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Jenko to start 2013 with the Roosters, Panthers have Thurston in their sights Former Penrith great and Panthers board member, Greg Alexander, says that while Jennings’ departure is a loss, the decision will give the coaching staff and club greater clarity...

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he Penrith Panthers are set to be the highest bidders for offcontract superstar Johnathan Thurston now that controversial centre Michael Jennings has parted ways with the club.

On Tuesday, after months of speculation and negotiations, the 24-year-old local junior was released by the Panthers from the remaining three years of his contract to join the Sydney Roosters on a four-year deal worth $2 million.

Speaking with the Weekender on Wednesday, Panthers legend and current board member Greg Alexander was rather coy on speculation that Thurston was now Penrith’s number one target.

“Well I’m not too sure about that but what I will say is our cap is certainly looking a lot healthier at the moment and there’s plans to spend some money for 2014 and 2015,” he said.

“Jennings leaving will create a lot more money for some other quality players to go along with some of the juniors that we’re hoping will develop over the next 12 to 24 months.”

Alexander said he was saddened by Jennings’ departure but knew the club had to make the decision and go through short term pain for long term gain.

“There’s no doubt Michael’s a terrific player who has played State of Origin and is a strike weapon when a team has the ball,” he said.

“You never like it when a class player leaves your club, especially a junior, but I understand the reason why and being on the board I more than understand the

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It’s official: Penrith junior and star player, Michael Jennings, will be joining the Roosters for season 2013. Photo: Melinda Jane

salary cap pressure the club is under.

“Michael was on a lot money and that wasn’t his fault he was on such a rich contract. But the plan the football office have in place and what they’re trying to achieve, it was a lot of money and probably a wage that we couldn’t sustain over the next three years if we wanted to do some other things.”

Alexander praised Penrith’s off-season recruiting and hopes the club can now get on with their preparations for season 2013 with Jennings now out of the frame.

“What’s happened with Michael

wouldn’t have been a great concern or huge distraction for the playing group but I think would’ve been more of a distraction for the coaching staff not knowing exactly what was happening,” he said.

“It will be good for the whole club that the decision has been made, Michael’s moving on, and everyone can get on with the job.”

Alexander, a Penrith junior, retired from the Panthers in 1999 but midway during his career made a two-year switch to the Auckland Warriors before eventually returning to the foot of the mountains to

see out his career. The 264-game legend said it would have been a tough experience for Jennings to leave his junior club.

“It is tough, it’s a big decision because that’s where you grew up and that’s who you aspired to play for,” he said.

“When it’s time, for whatever reason, for players to leave their home or junior club it is hard there’s no doubt about that.”

Meanwhile, the North Queensland Cowboys have told the Weekender that Johnathan Thurston wants his future to be sorted before round one but there was no guarantee it would be.

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tries to help Penrith to a 38-34 victory.

Jennings scored his fi rst in the 26th minute, crossed again just before half-time and scored a vital four-pointer 18 minutes from full-time in another classic match against Penrith’s next door neighbours. After the match, Jennings is hailed by 2GB’s Ray Hadley as one of the most exciting players he’s ever seen.

That footwork again I remember clearly a match back in 2010 at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle, when again Jennings’ amazing footwork was on show. A high bomb had been fumbled by a Knights player, and as everyone stood around watching it bounce around the field, Jennings swooped like a gazelle, immediately stepped to his right, turned Junior Sau inside out and scored in the corner. It was another example of the speed and quick thinking that really made Jennings a household name in rugby league circles.

Man in pink scores three Wearing pink certainly didn’t take anything away from Jennings when he lined up against Manly at Penrith Stadium in 2010. The highlight of another magical night? A brilliant try that started 40 metres from the line. Jennings ran into a small gap, was handed the footy and produced explosive speed to head towards the line. Ben Farrar, faced with the prospect of Jennings passing to any of his three support players, looked like a deer in the headlights as Jennings opted to trust his own footwork, and powered across for a try. It showed confidence, sheer speed and brilliant timing. That was all on show in Jennings’ two other tries for the night – a spectacular hat trick in front of the masses.

Another hat trick, just for fun Jennings did it easy against the Roosters on May 23, 2009, scoring three tries in the club’s 48-6 thrashing of the Chooks. The Roosters will be hoping Jennings shows that sort of form when he joins them for the season ahead.

In the end, Jennings played 122 games for the Panthers, the side he watched as a St Dominic’s College student growing up.

He scored 71 tries – a phenomenal strike rate – and clocked up nearly 300 points.

Fittingly, he scored on debut back in 2007, and was named the Rookie of the Year that season.

Michael Jennings is an enormous loss for a club attempting to solidify its western Sydney roots. We can only hope there’s another player like Jennings waiting in the wings.

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he departure of Michael Jennings from the Penrith Panthers is obviously one of the big talking points of the week, with fans rightly disturbed at the loss of another local junior, and arguably the club’s best player.

But as newspapers, websites and social media light up with debate about the star’s defection to the Roosters, I wanted to focus on some positives today, and some of the particular highlights of Michael Jennings’ time at the Panthers, because in all the drama over his departure, it is something likely to be overlooked. So, cast your minds back, because here’s some of the moments from the ‘Jenko’ highlights reel…

The day he spoiled Noddy’s goodbye It’s Monday, August 30, 2010 and the fi nals-bound Panthers look to be in trouble against a Canterbury side attempting to give halfback Brett Kimmorley a fitting home ground farewell. Down 16-6 at the break, the Panthers fi nd their way back into the game, and with 10 seconds remaining, the scores are locked at 18-all. All looks to be set up for a fairytale fi nish for Kimmorley, who is in position to kick a deadlock-breaking field goal, but in a miracle for Panthers, is charged down.

The ball is scooped up by Luke Lewis, who fl icks it to Jennings. Jennings shows his tremendous speed to run away to score. It was a highlight of the season, and showed Jennings’ speed at its best.

The miracle kick against the Eels In a magic moment of the 2011 season, Jennings is involved in a play that will forever appear on Panthers’ highlights tapes. Down 22-16 against arch rivals Parramatta, and with the full-time siren sounding in the background, almost every Panther touches the ball as the side throws the footy around like it’s a hot potato. Eventually, the ball ends up in Jennings’ hands, who produces his trademark fancy footwork to weave his way past several tackles before putting in a smart grubber for Lachlan Coote, who scores a brilliant try. Penrith go on to win the game in extra time, but the match will be remembered for that try and Jennings’ amazing footwork and kick.

A hat trick to savour On a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Penrith Stadium back in 2009, Jennings would stamp his authority as one of the true stars of the game in a man of the match display against the Eels. In a high scoring encounter, Jennings scored three

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54 medical interns join the ranks at Nepean this week KATHERINE TWEED

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For many of the budding doctors, surgeons and specialists, after many years of study, beginning their internship will be a refreshing start to the year.

Nepean Hospital welcomed the students on Wednesday, January 16, ensuring that their fi rst impression of their new workplace is a positive one.

“As their fi rst employer basically, it is an experience that lives with you for your life – you always remember that fi rst day at work,” said Nepean Blue Mountains Health District Chief Executive, Kay Hyman.

The interns are about to begin their fi rst year of full time work with Nepean Hospital where they will gain a broad experience and eventually move to specialise in a specific field of medicine, surgery and emergency.

“Th is is a teaching hospital. We play an important role in their lives and they play an important role in the life of the hospital,” said Nepean Hospital General Manager, Kevin Hedge.

“As a teaching hospital the role that we play is in their training and introducing them to specialty. As interns they play important roles in the medical care of patients.”

There were mixed feelings amongst the

Medical interns Doruk Seyfi and Kathryn Brooker. Photo: Melinda Jane

new interns at their orientation on Wednesday, however it was clear that the idea of fi nally beginning work was causing excitement for all.

Kathryn Brooker, 26, studied at the University of Sydney for eight years and hopes to one day specialise in critical care and anesthetics.

“We’re obviously the most junior doctors and it will be a big learning curve coming from studying full time to working,” she said.

“It’s exciting, it’s really exciting to have fi nally achieved something that I’ve been studying for, I’ve been at Uni for eight years, it’s really nice to fi nally feel like I am getting my foot in the door but there is still a long way to go.”

“I wanted to be in a position where I could actually help people without them having to be suspicious of a ‘hidden agenda’, that there is something in it for me,” added 26-year-old medical intern Doruk Seyfi.

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Dear Weekender Have your say: write to the editor

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Learn from mistakes Julia Gillard has listed her top 2013 priority as “a giant leap forward in education”. Let’s hope she improves on her latest abysmal international rankings – Australia last in English speaking countries for Year 4 reading etc; the largely unfunded Gonski reforms; and the $16bn BER fiasco, mostly wasted on ‘Julia Gillard’ school halls etc, rather than improving teaching and curriculum standards.

Don’t hold your breath!.

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Wanderers Winning Best team in the league. If you haven’t been to a game at Parramatta stadium do yourself a favour and grab a ticket for the game on Australia Day. Doing the west proud. Wanderers Wanderers Wanderers Wanderers!

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Jennings backlash Panthers have lost the plot.

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Money to buy Jenko?

Roosters won’t be going all the way to grand fi nal. I bet they are over salary cap with those players they got... Sad to

see Jenko leave us Panthers as he did play really well before being dropped during one time for bad attitude in 2012. Apart from that, good luck Jenko at your new club and best of luck playing for Roosters. Thank you for great memories as a Panthers.

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Relax burn-off regulations In the last several days we have seen devastating fi res throughout the Eastern States and Tasmania. Homes and businesses have been lost.

Fortunately, no lives have were lost.

Admittedly, there have been unusual hot and windy weather conditions that have aided the fi res in their sweep across the land. However, allegations are starting to emerge that proper controlled burn offs had not been done last spring. Why is this so? Anyone who lives in country areas would know that it is not easy to do controlled burn off s.

There are a number of conditions that need to be met BEFORE permits are issued. Consequently, it is all getting “too hard” for land owners to do their once-a-year burn offs to reduce the fi re hazard when the warmer weather arrives. Unless controls are relaxed concerning controlled burn offs we will see more devastating fi res.

Jay Nauss, via email

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f there’s one thing I hate in this world it’s a liar. Someone who pretends to be something they’re not. When they’re in the public eye, continually proclaiming their innocence it’s even worse.

So you can imagine my surprise when reports came in claiming Lance Armstrong has fi nally come ‘clean’ to Oprah this week.

Whilst we’re yet to see the interview, if the reports are true, he has confessed to doping. Some say it was only to clear his conscience – others believe he had no choice, that his hand was forced. His web of lies was coming apart around him and it was a matter of coming clean or be caught out once and for all. If it is the latter – to me that makes him a coward.

Of course everybody makes mistakes (some are bigger than others) but it’s how you handle them that really counts.

I’ll always remember the way former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie dealt with a crisis. Unlike a lot of politicians when something went wrong, straight away he would call a press conference and say to the media “I’m sorry” or “there’s no excuse” or “the buck stops with me”.

He always did it at the fi rst opportunity and people respected him for that. I respected him for that. Instead of pointing fi ngers and blaming others he

stepped up to the plate and made sure the following days were spent trying to fi x the problem, not dodging the hard questions.

I wish more people would adopt this mindset.

You only have to watch Parliament to see how much time is wasted arguing about stupid, trivial matters.

It’s the same in normal life. If people are late – simply say you’re late and get on with the job. Don’t waste another 10 minutes making up an extravagant lie. Or if you don’t want to go somewhere just say so.

Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not. Because when you get found out, and eventually you will, it will be so much worse. People may not always like the truthful answer but they’ll respect you for being honest. If Lance has admitted drug use, people won’t agree with what he did but deep down people will be grateful that in the end he fi nally revealed the truth. Some will forgive him, some will not. But with the real story on the table at least people can now make up their own minds.

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Tim Shaw joins Australia Day 2013 at the Penrith Lakes as Ambassador CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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ustralia Day in Penrith is a fantastic celebration and this year’s events are set to be even bigger and better than ever

before.

Penrith City Council has secured well-known identity Tim Shaw as the 2013 Australia Day Ambassador for the region’s celebrations.

Popularly known as Australia’s best contemporary salesman, he’s also an actor, talk radio and television host and author.

You’ll no doubt know the name from the famous Demtel commercials that made Tim Shaw a national household name, “But wait, there’s more”.

“I encourage Penrith City residents to participate in Australia Day 2013 at Penrith Lakes. I’ve been an Australia Day Council Ambassador since 1996 and each year I enjoy it more,” he said.

With the stunning Blue Mountains as the backdrop, the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Lakes will play host to an Australia Day spectacular that has something for everyone. With live performances by Timomatic and Seattle Sound plus the Buzz and Woody Action Adventure Show, this is truly an all-ages event.

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y focus this year is on delivering for families who face the pressures of the modern world and creating a future of opportunity for every Australian.

These days, working mums and dads juggle it all while often being sandwiched between caring for young children and tending to the needs of ageing parents.

I am determined our nation is positioned to be the winner in this Asian century of growth and change and these policies will set us up to win.

We have more to do to create better opportunities for our children.

2013 will be the year in which we commit ourselves as a nation to change in every school to give every child the best possible chance.

I am also proud we are working with families to help them be strong and deal with modern challenges.

During 2012, we created more than 100,000 jobs. Having a job is the key to securing your family’s future.

From January 1 this year, dads have been able to get two weeks of paid leave just for them, so they can spend more time with their new baby too.

There’s the new School Kid’s Bonus to help with the costs of getting the kids to school.

A typical family is $720 a year better off than under the old system.

We’ve implemented fairer tax

arrangements so while you are juggling work and family life you get to keep the fi rst $18,200 you earn without paying a cent of tax.

Lower interest rates mean significant relief for families with mortgages.

State and Territory Governments recently agreed to my plan for electricity prices, which will hold bills down by up to $250 a year.

I am also proud we are on track to launching the National Disability Insurance Scheme which just like Medicare, is about us being a fairer nation.

All of these benefits are part of our plan to help modern families give our children a better life. Modern family life keeps throwing up new challenges. But I will continue to listen to the latest challenges people face and work out if government can fi nd a smart way to help.

s we approach Australia Day this year, it is a time to count our blessings and to reflect on our achievements as a

nation.

As we gather in backyards, parks and beaches, at BBQs and community ceremonies, we can be proud of who we are as a people and of all that we have achieved as a nation.

A former penal colony is now one of the world’s oldest continuous democracies.

Our recent dangerous summers of flood and fi re have also demonstrated our instinct to look out for each other as individuals and communities.

The lesson of our history is that we are at our best when we share our successes, and support and encourage each other as Australians.

As John Howard often said, the things that unite us as Australians are

infi nitely greater and more enduring than the things that divide us.

On this Australia Day, may we be proud of our history and hopeful about our future.

In my fi rst speech to the Parliament almost 19 years ago, I expressed my confidence that “there is no limit to what Australia can achieve” and have never wavered in my belief that our best days as a nation are ahead of us.

What is most important to you about Australia Day? Email us at news@westernweekender.com.au, call us on 4722 2998 or send a letter to the editor at unit 2, 42-44 Abel Street, Jamisontown, 2750.

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s Stanton Dahl Architects DA07/1627.01 Lot 1 DP 996994 & Lot 1 DP 1035490 43–119 St Thomas Road, Mulgoa Modified Development Proposal – Section 96AA Modification of staging for approved St Thomas Anglican School The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage under Section 58 of the Heritage Act 1977 and from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997.

The application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 21 January to 19 February 2013.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council in relation to the application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA07/1627.01.

Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre.

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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JETSKI WITHIN YOUR GRASP This Australia Day you could be the envy of all your friends by taking home a new jetski and trailer courtesy of Sims Metal Management.

The prize, valued at $13,750, will keep you extra cool this summer.

Simply come to the ‘Australia Day at the Lakes’ free celebrations on Saturday, 26 January for your chance to win.

CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

E: pencit@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

Graffiti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

The action at Penrith Lakes starts from 5.30pm with feature acts including Timomatic and Seattle Sound performing, the Sims Metal Management Extreme Lake and Land Stunt Show and plenty of family fun rounded off by a breathtaking fireworks finale.

Plan your day at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ausday or call 1300 736 836.

COUNCIL BRIEFS s Hall hire winner Josephine Borg of Regentville will celebrate in style this year after winning up to $450 in local venue hire in the ‘My Next Event Competition’. You can check out the range of facilities available for event hire at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 4732 8021. s School holiday fun Find something out of the box for your kids to do at Penrith Library these school holidays. Activities continue until 24 January so book now on 4732 7891.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following development applications have been received by Council: s Gen One Group P/L

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MEETING DATES

Increase in Maximum Children Numbers from 40 to 90 for existing Out-of-School-Hours (OOSH) Child Care Centre

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Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Approved Development Applications s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd

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Lot 1037 DP 1149525 Residue (1208–1274) The Northern Road, Llandilo Infrastructure – gravity sewer pipeline s Pretech Pty Ltd Lot 105 DP 12590 (158) Adelaide Street, St Marys Multi-Unit Housing – 6 x Attic Villa & Strata Subdivision

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Thanks Damien, sounds like the best of both worlds!

Q 2: How are you celebrating this Australia Day? Find us online: twitter.com/penrithcouncil facebook.com/penrithishere facebook.com/penrith.city.council

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POLICE SNAPSHOT Arson: Teens lit fire at railway despite fire ban About 1.30am on Thursday, January 10, police will allege that two teenagers started a grass fi re next to the fence of the railway track at St Marys Railway Station. Fire and Rescue NSW attended the scene and extinguished the fi re before any property was damaged however, a total fi re ban was in force. About 2am on Saturday, January 12, police from the Police Transport Command arrested two boys, aged 17 and 15, at Central Railway Station. They were taken to City Central Police Station where they were charged with lighting a fi re on a railway premises and cause or set fi re to the property of another. Both teenagers were also charged with other previous railway offences and the older teenager was also charged with breaching bail conditions and refused bail, appearing at Parramatta Children’s Court on Sunday, January 13.

The 15-year-old was given strict bail conditions to appear at Bidura Children’s Court on February 4, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft from motor vehicle: Investigations continue About 9.15pm on Saturday, January 12, a 28-year-old male of no fi xed place of abode smashed the window of a motor vehicle parked in Lemongrove and stole property. During the robbery, the male was disturbed by the owner of the vehicle and ran off. A short time later the male was located and arrested by police from Penrith Local Area Command who recovered the stolen property.

The male was charged with stealing and was refused bail to Penrith Local Court on January 14, 2013. Further investigation is to be undertaken into further offences that may have been committed by the male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Robbed at gun point: Teen s traumatic experience About 4.15pm on Tuesday, January 8, a 15-year-old boy was walking east along Victoria Avenue in Werrington when a blue Toyota Corolla pulled to the side of the road in front of him. The occupants of the car called out to the boy and as he approached the vehicle he was threatened with a handgun. The occupants of the car demanded that the 15-year-old boy hand over his mobile phone. The boy gave the two men his wallet and mobile phone before they drove off in an easterly directio. The boy was not injured during the armed robbery and police are investigating.

NSW Fair Trading has issued a warning about the dangers of treadmills. Inset: A child’s treadmill injury.

Tread carefully Treadmill warning issued after local accidents CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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SW Fair Trading Commissioner, Rod Stowe, has issued a warning about the dangers of treadmills after shocking facts revealed that young children are at great risk of injuring themselves on the equipment.

The ACI Statewide Burn Injury Service has reported that from January 2011 to January 2013, 74 patients sustained a burn involving a treadmill.

Th ree were adults and the rest children with an average age of 3.5 years.

More than 80 per cent sustained a burn to either one or both hands, 75 per cent did not have adequate fi rst aid administered and 91 per cent of the injuries occurred in a domestic residence.

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the back of the treadmill, where they are out of sight.

They either touch the moving belt or get their hand caught under it, causing friction burns.

“Always keep young children away from fitness machines and make sure they cannot reach any moving part,” Mr Stowe said.

There have been several incidents in Sydney’s west, with patients presenting to the Burns Unit at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Associate Professor John Harvey, Head of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead’s Burns Unit, said he fully endorses the warning from Fair Trading.

“We frequently see treadmill injuries in the toddler age group,” he said.

“These include crush injuries to the hands and fi ngers, fractures and most commonly serious friction burns to hands and fi ngers. These burns often require skin grafting surgery.”

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Not so sweet revenge: Penrith local court has heard that a woman made false accusations about her partner to police after he allegedly cheated on her. Between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on July 12, 2012, police attended a home in North St Marys after a call was made by the 20-year-old woman to 000 alleging that her partner was threatening her with a knife. Police spoke to both the man and woman before arresting the man. The woman provided police with a signed statement that night about the incident. However, on September 20, 2012, the woman attended St Marys police station and told police that her partner did not in any way stand over her, yell at her or assault her that evening in July. She admitted she had hit him in the shin with a pole and that the reason she called 000 was to get revenge on her partner for allegedly cheating on her. The woman was directed to enter into a good behaviour bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drink driver: A 24-year-old male appeared in Penrith Local Court this week after he was found by police to be driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. At about 2.35am on December 9, 2012, police pulled over a motor vehicle on the Great Western Highway, at St Marys, for the purpose of a random breath test. The driver of the black Ford sedan was subjected to a roadside breath analysis where he returned a positive reading. There were three passengers in the car. The man was placed under arrest and taken to St Marys Police Station, where he returned a reading of 0.0811. The offender informed police that he had consumed three cans of Smirnoff Vodka Double Black at the Lucky Australia Hotel in St Marys between 11pm and 2am without consuming any food. The man was convicted and fi ned $640 as well as $83 in court costs and was disqualified from driving for six months. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Possess firearms illegally: A 20-year-old Cambridge Park man appeared in Penrith Local Court after police had searched his place of residence to fi nd that he illegally possessed a number of fi rearms as well as an illegal substance. Despite already being under a good behavior bond for similar behavior, the man was placed under another bond, for 12 months, in relation to six fi rearm related charges. The man was also fi ned $225 plus $83 court costs for the possession of an anabolic steroidal agent.

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Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Sims Metal Management everyone who attends Penrith City Council’s Australia Day 2013 Celebrations at The Lakes has the chance to win a Jet Ski and trailer valued at $13,750. Free tickets will be distributed from 5.30pm until 7.30pm on the evening. For your chance to win simply get your ticket from the Sims Metal Management team located on the island just after the security check point. The draw will take place on the Main Stage at 7.55pm and you need to be in the vicinity of the main stage to claim your prize as the winner only has four minutes to make the claim. For terms and conditions see www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ausday/ win-a-jet-ski.

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ast week, Northcott made history as they launched a revolutionary fi rst-of-its-kind app, set to change the lives of people with disabilities and those who support them.

The app, Plan With Me, is used to assist people with disabilities and their carers to better understand and plan when managing behavioral issues; it is a user friendly and interactive way of building a Positive Behavior Support Plan.

On Tuesday, January 15, Aby Hutchinson-West, manager of Positive Behaviour Support and Autism at Northcott and creator of the Plan With Me app, travelled to Penrith to educate local Northcott staff members on how to use it.

“Too often we get caught up in long behavior support planning meetings that focus on the negative. Th is app is based on the positive with a large focus on the person,” Ms Hutchinson-West said.

“We want parents and carers, the people that we are working with, to get involved. I’m really excited about it because it is so user friendly – really easy to use. We want people to give it a go.”

The app is also designed to allow Northcott staff to work with clients more effectively on developing strategies that they better understand and can take a greater ownership of.

Stephen McGeachy, Northcott Penrith’s Individual Community Participation Program manager, learnt the workings of the app on Tuesday and can already see the many benefits that it will give himself and his clients.

“The app is going to be an absolute godsend. It is going to open up opportunities for anybody who has a disability,” he said.

“It is just going to simplify the whole process. It

Are you looking for a venue to host a party, wedding reception, or social event? Council has 35 venues available for hire across the Penrith local government area, whatever the event. Call Council on 4732 8021 or go to www. penrithcity.nsw.gov.au for more details on specific venues.

The Roads and Maritime Services and Council are funding the design and construction of an off-road shared-use pedestrian and bicycle path along the Great Western Highway between Bringelly Road, Kingswood and Victoria Park, St Marys. The staged construction of the pathway has commenced out the front of the University of Western Sydney and TAFE campuses. The full length of the path between Kingswood and St Marys may be completed over a number of years however, depending on funding.

Penrith City Council is looking to upgrade toilet amenities with a tender currently out for the construction of a toilet block at Leonay Reserve and Playing Fields in Leonay.

Submissions for the tender are due January 29.

Aby Hutchinson-West and Stephen McGeachy.

will cut down on work load a lot, it is simple to use. I think that it is going to be used widely throughout Northcott; it is very, very useful.”

Plan With Me is now available on iTunes for $2.99 and Northcott is working on developing an app for android in the future.

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Correction The Western Weekender would like to clarify details reported in January 11, 2013’s edition of the paper. On page 5, a story entitled ‘Suspicious temple fi re’, stated that a Sikh temple on Blaikie Road in Jamisontown was destroyed in a fi re.

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Bats with a nasty bite Health warning as local bats could have deadly disease CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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enrith residents are being warned not to handle bats and to treat their bites and scratches with great caution due to the possibility of contracting the deadly Lyssavirus.

The NSW Health warning follows reports that large numbers of bats have died during the recent hot weather and small, local bushfi res.

NSW Health is also concerned that the recent heat and bushfi res have caused injured bats to seek other shelter, prompting people to pick them up or attempt to rescue the animals.

It is not uncommon for people living in Penrith, the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury regions to get bites or scratches from bats.

Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Manager of the Public Health Unit at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, said Lyssavirus is rare and is only transmitted through bites and scratches from the animal.

But she advises that people should avoid contact with all bats, as there is always the possibility of being scratched or bitten and this could lead to a serious infection.

“Many people are bitten every year and people should assume that all bats and flying foxes are infectious, regardless of whether the animal looks sick or not,” Dr Sheppeard said.

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Locals are being warned not to handle bats as they could carry a deadly disease.

been scratched or bitten by bats run the risk of contracting an infection that could result in a rabies-like illness, which if not prevented may be fatal.

“If someone is bitten or scratched by any type of bat they should thoroughly clean the wound for at least five minutes with soap and water as soon as possible, apply an antiseptic solution to help prevent infection and seek urgent medical advice,” Dr Sheppeard said.

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f swimming in ice-cold water, battling currents and avoiding sharks sounds like a nightmare for you, spare a thought for the Hill family as they put themselves through their paces as a mere “practice” for what is to come.

Local resident Paul Hill, his brother Luke and sister Tania will be attempting the English Channel Swim in 2014 with the hopes of raising $500,000 for the Cancer Council but until then, the siblings have been braving all conditions in preparation.

The team is set to swim in the open water of Sydney Harbour on Saturday, February 16, an estimated 10 km that is expected to take them three to four hours.

For many of us, four hours seems like a very long time to be swimming however Paul Hill told the Weekender that in comparison to the English Channel, Sydney Harbour is hardly a challenge.

“I don’t think that the swim in Sydney will get any of the conditions that we expect to face in the channel swim. We are mainly looking at this swim as a training indicator – where our training is at,” Paul Hill said.

The siblings will begin this swim at 6am from Kirribilli and, providing there are no hiccups, will leave the water at Manly Quay.

Swimming in open water is very different to Penrith Pools, Paul Hill’s usual training ground, and there are many different precautions that need to be accounted for.

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Paul Hill and his siblings will be swimming across the Sydney Harbour to raise money for the Cancer Council.

For their Sydney Harbour swim, each of the three members of the family will be followed by a support boat and they are lucky enough to be sponsored by company Shark Shield, which has provided them with devices used to deter sharks.

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Raising money for the Cancer Council is important to the family as both of their parents have experienced the tragedy of cancer.

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Here’s your guide to the best events coming up in Penrith for Australia Day LAUREN TESOLIN

Australia Day at the Lakes Th is year the Lakes is celebrating with a free event held at the International Regatta Centre on Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith from 6pm to 9.30pm. To cap off a beautiful festive day, a dazzling display of fi reworks will fi nish off the night in honour of our country. For further enquiries contact 1300 736 836.

Australia Day Kayaking In honour of our beautiful sunburnt land why not cool down this Australia Day with a lesson on how to kayak? Paddle or float at Penrith’s Whitewater Centre at McCarthy’s

Lane in Cranebrook. The event is free but bookings are essential if you want to secure your spot. For more information call 4730 4333.

Great Australia Day Beach Party Nothing says Australia more than a sandy white beach, bronzed lifeguards, bikini clad women and a lot of sunscreen. Th is Australia Day, Penrith Golf Club is opening its doors fto the community to celebrate. On the day the club will feature live entertainment, a mechanical surfboard. Doors open at 11am and close at 10pm. For more information call 4736 1633.

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Th is Australia Day, the Panthers club will bring you Australian rock legends. In a huge sensational triple act tribute showpatrons will see Swing Shift: the Cold Chisel show, Original sin: the INXS show and Pleasure and Pain: the Divinyls. The three hour long concert will be held at the Evan Theatre and will start at 8pm. Tickets for members are $10 while visitors are $25.

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transformed with pony rides, animals from a reptile farm, face painters, clowns, the Australiana show and ever popular contests provided for children. To cap off this historical day a display of fi reworks will be set off in commemoration of the celebrations. The event starts at 2pm and all activities are free except the carnival rides to which tickets can be purchased on the day. The evening ends at 9pm.

Australia Day at the Panthers On January 26, relax at the Penrith RSL with family and friends. The day is fi lled with Aussie games such as thong throwing and a lamington eating contest. TC’s Sports Bar and Courtyard will be the centre of all the attention as it will be

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our-year-old Kyla Devine knows just how important signing up to be an organ donor is.

When she was born, at just four-days-old, Kyla was diagnosed with a liver condition, Biliary Atresia, which required her to have a liver transplant.

“Other procedures were tried, but by the time she was four-months-old it was clear that she would need a new liver to survive,” explained mum, Katelan.

“Kyla had to have a liver from a person under 60 kilograms due to the tiny size of her body. Th is meant that no one in the family could be a match.

However, after being placed on the transplant waiting list, a match became available from an organ donor – without the donor; Kyla would not be here today.”

Still thankful for the organ donation, the Devine family are encouraging local

residents to register on the new, national Australian Organ Donor Register that has replaced the former system in NSW where drivers could register to be an organ donor when they receive their driving licence.

“Using the national register will bring NSW into line with other states of Australia and make it easier for people in NSW to make their wishes about donation known,” explained MP for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies.

“The process of obtaining a driver’s licence is not the best time to discuss the wishes about organ donation. It doesn’t allow people the time to have a discussion with family and friends or take the time to make an informed decision.”

Instead, those who choose to be an organ donor can now visit www. donorregister.gov.au or www.medicare. gov.au, call 1800 777 203 or visit a Medicare Australia office.

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The focus of this service is to provide financial knowledge, skills, capabilities and financial resilience to vulnerable individuals and families to alleviate the immediate impact of financial stress, and to coordinate a national approach to reduce problems with gambling.

Funding from the Department of Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs is to provide Financial Counselling to the Local Government Areas of Lane Cove, Willoughby, Hornsby and Penrith.

Penrith Office phone: (02) 4731 6162 (We also have an office in Chatswood for our Northern Sydney clients)

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Dream it, live it: Penrith scouts head to Jamboree

Mikayla shows Tanya Davies her workplace.

Women in trades: NSW Govt supports equal representation

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he NSW Government is encouraging women to enter traditionally male-dominated trades through its new Women in Trades program.

18-year-old Mikayla has been training to become carpenter through an apprenticeship with Wright Carpentry Services. “I wanted a job where I could work outside and spend the day just getting stuck into work. My dad, who is a plumber always encouraged me to do a trade as he recognised that I really enjoyed that kind of work,� Mikayla said.

Her employer, Peter Wright, said that he respected Mikayla’s work ethic and her eagerness to learn. “I admired the determination. It can be tough for a young lady in this industry, she had to be better than everyone else to get the same respect� Mr Wright said.

MP for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies said that she hopes more local women will take advantage of the government’s Women in Trades program to bridge the gender divide in trades. “Women currently make up only 13 percent of trade apprentices and trainees in NSW,� Mrs Davies said.

Scouts from the Penrith district are taking part in the Australian Scout Jamboree.

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ith days jam packed with activities and nights of wild entertainment, what scout wouldn’t enjoy the 2013 Australian Jamboree?

After more than a year of fundraising, 72 scouts from the Penrith district recently joined in the 23rd Australian Scout Jamboree.

The local kids joined thousands of others at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park in Queensland to

take part in 10 days of non-stop entertainment and activities.

Glenmore Park local, Rhys Guyatt was one of the lucky scouts to attend.. “They are having a ball, they’re absolutely having a ball,� said Rhys’ mum Leanne. “With all the entertainment, it is fantastic. They are discovering different things, meeting other kids.�

The theme of the Australian Jamboree 2013, ‘Dream it. Live it’, has seen the kids taking part in team building activities as well as watching entertainment from Australian stars such as Reece Mastin.

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Changing of the guard Chemist owners retire after 34 years at the Emu Plains business CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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achoo and Bala Dattani have been the owners of Rima’s Chemist in Emu Plains for 34 years but last Friday, the couple who many locals consider part of the Emu Plains community, celebrated their retirement.

“We really feel like part of Emu Plains,” Mrs Dattani said.

“It hasn’t really changed that much over the years and we have grown with the people around us. We have many families who have been visiting us for four generations.”

The couple have decided to retire to spend more time with their family and their grandchildren but still want to be active in the community.

“I would like to study at the University of the Th ird Age or even teach there as I used to be a maths and science teacher,” Mrs Dattani said.

“I think my husband would like to travel too.”

Bob Ryan, who has been visiting Rima’s Chemist for 25 years said that Mr and Mrs Dattani will be missed.

“When you visit their chemist you feel like you are being treated as family,” he said.

“Mr and Mrs Dattani were very good at explaining to the elderly their medications, as good as any doctors,” he said.

At the store, locals have been leaving gifts and bouquets for the couple.

Bachoo and Bala Dattani (centre) with new owners, Marian and Ben Kest.

The business has been sold to young couple, Marian and Ben Kest, who have been in the store this week to meet all the chemist’s regular customers.

“We wish them all the best with the shop and the people of Emu Plains, I am sure everyone will accept them,”Mrs Dattani said.

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Rota ry market

Enjoy gent le exercise that brings peace to your mind, body and spirit. It’s ever y Sunday at 9.30a m in Tench Reserve.

St Mary s Rota ry Club are hold ing markets at the Hub, Pulley Drive, Ropes Crossing from 9am until 2pm on Sunday, January 27. It will be a great day out on the long weekend!

John Dean hopes the community might be able to find Crackers. Photo: Melinda Jane

Missing galah: Auto business owner needs your help CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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ohn Dean’s pink and grey galah, Crackers, is a bit of an icon in the auto electrical industry. Mr Dean, who owns a business in Coreen Avenue, Penrith has had the Australian native bird as a pet in his workshop for the past three years.

But sadly, on January 3, Crackers escaped the workshop and has not been seen since.

“I got her from a breeder when she was just a baby and have hand raised her. She

is a bit of an icon really as everyone recognises her when they come into the shop,” Mr Dean said.

“At Christmas time my customers would even bring her presents like little bells and food treats and things, so we are really missing her.”

Crackers has a beautiful set-up in the store and is allowed to roam the store freely, but has somehow managed to escape.

The three-year-old bird has a metal ring around her ankle that may help in her identification. Anyone who spots Crackers can call Mr Dean on 4722 3283.

Llandilo dance

Cinema on the Green

There is no dance at Llandilo this Saturday. The next dance will be held on February 16.

Fusion Western Sydney is hosting a series of cinema nights screening movies like ‘Toy Story 3’ and ‘The Sapphires’.

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Watch our young athletes compete against 17 other nations this weekend. There are four sports based in Penrith. Viewing is free! Visit ayof2013.olympics. com.au for more info!

First meet ing is 7.30pm on January 24. 86 Station Street, Penr ith. If you love to sing then all are welcome!

Network Relaunch

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Penr ith Valley BEC has adopted the Penr ith Valley Home Based Busi ness Network. It will be relau nched at a free event: Thursday, Febr uary 23 at 1.30pm at Penr ith Pant hers.

Penr ith Council is hold ing lots of great holiday activ ities like a mag ic show with Joel Howlett on Jan 23. For more deta ils on these great events go to www. penr ithcity.ns w.gov.au.

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J.A Gymsports is Penrith’s premier gymnastics coaching school.

Book by 31st March 2013 to receive: • 12 lessons for the price of 11 Free intro lesson • Free drum sticks, guitar strings or gift voucher

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ymnastics is one of the most fundamental and exciting of all physical activities.

Basic gymnastic skills develop attributes that are perfect stepping-stones for other sports activities and life in general.

J.A Gymsports offers gymnastics classes for those 12 months and above from Kindergym, to level competitive gymnastics and everything in between.

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themselves in a fun and exciting environment. Over the years J.A Gymsports have represented Australia in Sweden at the World Gymnastradra.

They have also been a part of the Sydney 2000 Olympics and have had many gymnasts and acrobats successful at region and state levels.

There are holiday workshops, social outings/events and sleepovers. Classes are run at two centres; St Clair Recreation Centre, St Clair and Unit 4-23 Bromley Road Emu Plains. For more information visit www.j.agymsports. com.au or phone 0412 096 006.

Classes held at:

Unit 4/23 Bromley Road, Emu Plains (Monday to Saturday)

St Clair Recreation & Leisure Centre (behind shopping centre) (Tuesday & Thursday)

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You want to learn just for fun or if you want a career Westside is the best.

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The only studio in the area that can teach • Drama • RAD Ballet to Advanced levels • Musical Theatre • GWT Tap to the highest level • JAZZ all styles, hip hop, funk and Broadway jazz.

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WESTSIDE PERFORMING ARTS Studio near you: North Penrith, Cranebrook, Blaxland, South Penrith

Westside Performing Arts will continue their success in 2013.

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Concert success: Westside shows their immense talent a lyrical piece choreographed by former student Emily Platts.

The event showcased everything from cheerleading to up to date styles of dance and exceptional technique.

Westside will be continuing their affi liation with the Panthers football team in 2013, choreographing for the professional Cheer squad and training the Kitty Kats, the junior cheer squad.

Studios are located in North Penrith (Cranebrook), South Penrith and Blaxland. If you are interested in joining phone Laura on 9629 3841 or Jenine on 4733 5391.

STARTING Monday, 4th February PENRITH RSL Level 2, Hornesywood Hall, Tindale Street, Penrith Kids Partner Dance Class: Ages 8 – 15years at 5pm

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angnam Style blasted through the Evan Theatre, as hundreds of students danced with joy to celebrate the end of another successful Westside Performing Arts Concert.

The performance, held annually, is always a highlight for the students and teaching staff. Westside’s Concert is different from other studios and is produced by Principals Jenine Wright and Laura Harrison. The show contains ballet, tap, funk, hip hop, singing and drama presented in exciting themes.

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Pick ’n Payless: New and used car parts at affordable prices

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ick ’n Payless Auto Parts Penrith wants the local community to know they’re on hand ready with a yard full of new and used parts for nearly any vehicle imaginable.

Pick ’n Payless Penrith is one of the largest recyclers of end-of-life vehicles in the industry, but what makes the Penrith centre so unique is instead of bringing your own tools down and doing all the hard work, the helpful staff at Pick ’n Payless Penrith will remove the part for you while you wait in air-conditioned comfort.

Located on Peachtree Road, Pick ’n Payless Penrith have a huge range of parts for a variety of vehicles that will save you money.

Parts for cars, 4WDs, utes and vans – all makes and models, foreign and domestic – all at incredibly low prices.

“We have parts for older model vehicles here right through to today’s newest cars,” long-time employee, Rob said.

“We stock new and non-genuine parts as well as second hand parts, and if we haven’t got it we’ll fi nd it.”

Rob said if customers ask for a particular

part and they don’t have it then they’ll go out of their way to track it down for you.

“We have a computer system that links to 100 other auto-recyclers, plus a hotline for another hundred auto-dismantlers,” he said.

“Therefore there’s little excuse for us to say ‘no’.”

All parts at Pick ’n Payless Penrith are affordable and come with a one month standard warranty.

“If people wish to extend the warranty on a part they can for a small fee,” Rob said.

Pick ’n Payless Penrith can arrange a fitting of an engine, gear box or a small part with a qualified workshop at a very competitive price as well as offer cash for cars.

Pick ’n Payless Auto Parts Penrith is open six days a week – Monday through to Friday from 8am to 5pm; and Saturday from 8am to 1pm.

They are located at 46 – 48 Peachtree Road, Penrith.

For more information on the services provided by Pick ’n Payless Auto Parts Penrith, call 4721 4181.

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Bijai Kumar is the CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance

Michael Todd

Michelle Grice

Jobs challenge t is hard to imagine anyone who would not savour the opportunity to working close to home, escape the rat race, spend more time with family and for many, the ability to contribute to community and sporting activities.

And with the roll out of the NBN and the inescapable transition to the digital economy it should become easier to not only work locally but to work from home. According to a 2012 Deloitte report, Digital Disruption, Short fuse Big Bang, “Australia would gain between $1.4 billion to $1.9 billion annually if just 10 per cent of the country’s employees were to tele-work half the time”.

Penrith’s job growth has historically come on the back of significant housing development, with many working in the so-called traditional sectors such as construction and retail. However we also have a large manufacturing sector and a growing transport, postal and warehousing sector. But while manufacturing will continue to add value to the local economy its capacity to create new jobs will diminish because of technology uptake.

With the maturing of the local economy and demand for new services, the non-traditional sectors have also expanded and will continue to create opportunities for new enterprises and jobs. These sectors include accommodation and food services, administration and support, public administration, education and training and more importantly health and social assistance.

YOUR BUSINESS

Are you ready?

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am a visualiser. In order to prepare myself to undertake something new or unfamiliar, I visualise the steps and imagine the scenarios involved.

However I recently discovered that sometimes visualising is not enough.

Regular readers of this column may remember that I had registered for an open water swim in January (something I have never done before). A few days before the race, the waves were choppy, the swell was big and looking out at the water, I decided not to compete.

Although the day of the race ended up being perfect (and I felt some regret at not racing), it ended up being a good decision. I realised that while I had visualised it fairly well, I learnt a great deal from just watching the race this year. I was able to see the course (instead of just imagining it), check out the other competitors and feel some of the energy and atmosphere of the race. Next year I will be so much more prepared.

In business, while there are times when you do need to step into something new without knowing all the details, there are other times when more research and planning will provide a better outcome. You may be able to imagine some aspects and prepare yourself mentally, but some of the following strategies may also help: talk to someone who has done something similar; get some professional advice; undertake a ‘practice run’; test your product of service a couple more times.

By all means motivate yourself in whatever way works for you. But make sure you do what you can to minimise your risk of failure.

Pick up the phone

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hy is it so hard to pick up the phone these days? The quality of business communication is becoming very poor as people avoid phone calls and face-to-face meetings in an often misguided quest for efficiency.

I recently had a client defending his handling of a staff member who caused a small problem by saying “I don’t know why they didn’t understand the issue. I must have sent a dozen lengthy emails recently about the subject”.

I swiftly explained that a brief conversation followed by a concise email would have probably prevented the issue within a few minutes, and saved him time in the process.

It’s always much better to walk and talk rather than sit and type. Don’t get me wrong, communication methods such as email, instant messaging and skype have changed our lives for the better but sometimes it’s much more efficient to pick up the phone or talk in person.

Why not pick up the phone? As technology has evolved, so has business etiquette. As I’ve said, people tend to rely primarily on email and text messaging because these communications are precise and less disturbing, while a phone call now signals that a matter can’t be solved by ordinary means.

To break down this new barrier to effective communication, make face-to-face employee contact part of everyday life in your office. If you’re not doing it, you are missing out on one of the most inexpensive and effective management methods around.

Relax and have fun, ask questions and listen.

Michelle Grice is the founder of Shel Design, a graphic design and web design company: www.sheldesign.com.au

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DENTIST PART TIME. Wed & Sat at St Marys.

Must have at least 2 years experience, able to work independently, good communication skills.

Modern practice with on site OPG & Cerec facility dentistonqueen@gmail.com

JOBS ARE HERE

North Penrith - Peachtree Rd Part time positions, suit uni students.

Email resume to: jcamenzuli@hotmail.com

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Family company requires the above drivers for various roles involving country and interstate work.

Must be experienced and well presented, able to read and write English.

Late model, well maintained vehicles. Award rates. Professional operators need only apply.

Please phone Mick at Winston Express after 9am Monday to Friday on: (02) 9835 1000 or email: operations@winstonexpress.com.au

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Venue Staff Wanted Penrith Centrebet Stadium “Are you Ready, Ready?” We are currently seeking dynamic, experienced & reliable venue professionals to join the “Team behind the Team”. You will thrive on the adrenalin of an action packed work environment. “This is Panthers Turf” & you will represent Panthers with your welcoming personality & provide a level of customer service that sets our team above all others.

We are looking for Food & Beverage Attendants, Merchandise Sales Assistants, Kitchen Staff, Cleaners & Corporate Hospitality Wait Staff to assist throughout the season.

Do you have fast paced cash register experience, your RSA cert & excellent communication skills?

You will need to be available Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon for the entire 2013 NRL Rugby League Season.

To apply, please call 4720 5515 between 8.30am & 4.30pm Mon-Fri. Applications close Friday 18th January 2013.

Driver Tilt Tray Penrith - St Marys - Lower Mountains Must have tow truck authority license Good wages & Conditions Immediate start Call 0424 860 966

Fibreglass Laminator’s - Penrith A Penrith based Manufacturing Company is seeking Fibreglass Laminator’s, please apply, if you have skills and attributes in the following: • Fibreglassing, Spray Painting, Panel Beating, Cabinet making, Trade Skills • Able to read detailed plans • Forklift Licence • Responsible for Quality Checks on Finish, Measurements and accuracy against plans.

• Willing to help others and apply skill to your work.

We are looking for persons that can bring skills that will enhance our team and productivity.

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WE NEED FOSTER CARERS For more information call Barnados Find-a-Family St Marys 9833 8877

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Carry out repairs & maintenance on coffee machines, current driver’s license, good communication skills and a positive attitude is essential

Designer Depot Supplier of Original Artwork

To apply contact: Lauren accounts@thebeandoctor.com.au

NEWSPAPER DELIVERERS

Required for the delivery of local newspaper on Thurs / Fri each week in Penrith and surrounding suburbs.

Own transport required.

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I have been dealing in art for over 15 years and supplying designers all over Australia.

I’ve now decided to supply the public with artwork, fashion and jewellery. I’ve been a local all my life, I

grew up in Penrith – from kindergarten to actually teaching kindergarten. I want to keep living in the area and supply my local people with beautiful artworks.

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he flexibility and freedom of holidaying with a caravan in tow makes mobile holidays all the more popular for local retirees.

And as reports are released in conjunction with the end of the holiday season, it appears that more of us are spending our holidays hitting the roads.

It has been found that a caravan and camping boom across NSW has seen the state’s tourism industry flourish ,with many reporting higher occupancy rates this year.

According to Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, the economic benefits of an increase in caravanning and camping have seen communities and businesses grow.

“Camping and caravanning contributes more

than 10 million visitor nights in regional NSW, benefitting local communities and small businesses,” she said.

“During 2012-2013, Destination NSW, together with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association, are promoting unique attractions in regional NSW for families and couples who enjoy caravanning.”

It is no secret that our senior citizens make up a large portion of caravan and camping enthusiasts so it is fair to say that our older generations are steering the holidaying trends.

“In NSW, our caravan holiday parks are located in some of the most pristine, untouched environments, often only steps from some of the best National Parks and beaches in Australia,” said Caravan and Camping Industry

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of NSW CEO, Lyndel Gray.

“Whether you are towing a caravan, pitching a tent or staying in a luxury cabin, caravan and camping holidays provide freedom and flexibility,” she said.

“Our 400 Holiday Park members are to be congratulated for their tireless efforts during the peak season, which have resulted in higher occupancy rates than this time last year, with some reporting increases of more than 10 per cent,” added Theo Witmont, President of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW. With upcoming caravanning expos in Sydney and Newcastle, it is expected that even more retirees will look at the options of caravanning in the coming months.

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Battling the blues of loneliness There are many ways to keep active and involved in the community...

LAUREN TESOLINE

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he irony of today’s world is that even though we are now connected more than ever through phones, computers and other gadgets, many still fi nd themselves cut off from communication.

Seniors in particular experience increased amounts of loneliness and as a result can feel sad or depressed.

Factors causing loneliness in the elderly include their inability to work or exercise like they may have before, they are immobilised because of health issues or injury or simply because many do not socialise as much as they used to.

To reduce loneliness there are a few things that can be done to live a healthier and happier life. In Penrith there are a range of volunteer groups and meetings organised for people over 50.

Activities range from joining in on group fitness classes, signing up to a hobby group such as a computer class or gathering at the local markets held regularly.

Two main clubs that foster programs that reduce loneliness in seniors are the Penrith RSL and the Senior Citizens Centre, which provide perfect opportunities for seniors to get together.

More often than not seniors who are living by themselves or in a nursing home have only limited contact with family and friends.

When seniors have regular visitors it makes them feel valued and have

companionship that makes them still feel relevant.

Recent studies have shown that visitors can increase one’s health, mood and overall contentment because they feel as if they are still part of society and are not a burden.

When seniors can share their stories and have others listen it creates a positive feeling for them that they have a renewed purpose.

If seniors can’t go out in the community regularly it is recommended that they learn about new technologies to keep in touch with family and friends.

Seniors may not be well-versed with new technologies so a way to make them feel more in touch is by teaching them how to use a computer or phone.

It is scientifically proven that learning a new skill is beneficial and boosts the mind, spirit and attitude.

Lastly if you want to help others prevent loneliness as well as yourself a terrific way is the Red Cross’ initiative, Telecross.

Each day thousands of senior residents across Australia and in the local Penrith region are called by others to make sure they are safe and well.

Th is service helps maintain senior independence, improves their quality of life and reduces the necessity to move into residential care.

Th is human voice reassures elderly citizens that they are a valued part of the community and that people still care.

By being in contact with people, seniors can reduce the risk for mental health issues such as depression and being lonely.

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Singing out for new voices Penrith Seniors Choir is looking to recruit new members for 2013 KATHERINE TWEED

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enrith’s choir for the “young at heart”, Penrith Seniors Choir, are singing out for local seniors who have a passion for letting their voices be heard.

For many years there was no choir in Penrith exclusively for local seniors however, around five years ago, Thelma Anderson saw that the need was there and pulled a few strings.

Being a keen singer herself, Ms Anderson was looking for a choir that practiced during the day and was full of people just like herself so, she began her own and has been a member ever since.

“Because I was on the seniors committee at the Penrith City Council when they were preparing for Seniors Week at the time, I suggested that there is not a choir for seniors or a choir that practices during the day and it went from there,” she said. “[Penrith City Council] asked the committee at the Joan and they were willing to supply a teacher.”

There are presently around 12 members of the choir and the group is looking for more members, both men and women, who consider themselves to be seniors.

“When we say that we are a seniors choir we are not asking for birth certificates or anything – if you call yourself a senior, you can come along. We call ourselves young at heart,” Ms Anderson said.

The group has many benefits for the senior citizens of Penrith and Ms Anderson believes that teacher, Kerrie

The Penrith Seniors Choir is looking for new members.

O’Connor-Brown plays a large role in those benefits.

“It is a very good group for people to join. Kerrie has taught us so much; even songs in other languages like Italian and French. A lot of the members have never spoken other languages before, it is great,” Ms Anderson said.

“Meeting with us and singing is also one way to help you to forget whatever it is that is ailing you for the hour,” she said.

Penrith Seniors Choir meet once a week on Thursdays during the school term at the Joan Sutherland Centre from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

“It is a very social group; we really enjoy

the time together,” Ms Anderson said.

“There is no audition and as long as you enjoy singing or it is something that you have been wanting to do, you are more than welcome to come along.”

For more information, call Thelma on 4731 6212 or call the North Penrith Community Centre on 4721 5600.

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hree important local charities were each given a late Christmas present last week from the generous St Marys community.

Kidsafe NSW, The Endeavour Foundation and the Salvation Army each received a donation of $411.85 from money collected during recent Christmas events run by St Marys Town Centre Management.

Chairman of St Marys Town Centre Management, Steve Perry, said the people

of St Marys were “extremely generous”.

“It doesn’t matter how tough things are at home, our locals always seem to want to help others,” he said.

“That is the true St Marys spirit and that is what makes St Marys Town Centre Management proud to be part of the community.”

Christine Erskine, Executive Officer of Kidsafe NSW, said she was grateful to the local community.

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besity figures have reached an all-time high in Australia, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics research, which has local health specialists urging Penrith’s residents to work together to combat the condition.

According to the latest research, 63 per cent, that’s almost two thirds of Australians, are now classified as overweight or obese, a shocking statistic that Penrith contributes to.

Statistics for the former Sydney West Area Health Service from 2010 stated that up to 55 per cent of people in western Sydney aged 16 and above were either overweight or obese.

Karen McCavana, Public Health Nutritionist for Nepean and Blue Mountains Hospitals, said that aside from the health benefits, it is

important for local people to overcome obesity for a vast number of reasons.

“Apart from the health system cost of obesity to Australian taxpayers and indirect health costs including work absenteeism, Australians spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on weight-management programs,” she said.

There are many chronic conditions and diseases associated with obesity including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, some cancers, gall bladder disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis and back pain, gout, cataracts, stress incontinence and sleep apnoea.

“The local community can help to reduce these statistics by helping families to

understand how to provide a healthy environment for themselves and their children and by changing city planning to include venues for safe, accessible and affordable physical activities,” Ms McCavana said. “[The local community can also help to reduce statistics by] improving the nutritional value of processed foods, improving the nutrition and variety of food available at school canteens and in workplaces, improving opportunities for physical activity in schools and workplaces increasing education for health professionals on how to recognise and manage weight problems in patients,” she said.

Ms McCavana also suggested that the community should invest in community education programs on weight management.

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A secret admirer will be in your vicinity, and being flattered is a great way to boost your energy levels. We all like to think that other people fi nd us attractive, however if you are in an established union remember not to overstep the boundaries. If you are looking for a lover then you are bound to meet someone who has a profound influence on you. If you are happily settled then some profound changes are coming!

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Your relationship with colleagues is about to improve and there is the possibility of the starting of a truly productive, fun fi lled working alliance. You and your lover have a great deal to talk over and the next few weeks are the ideal time to do it. If you are in the early stages of a relationship, you’ll fi nd that you have a great deal in common and will happily chat away many hours discussing your backgrounds.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

There will be an unexpected breakthrough for you in your working life as certain frustrations will melt away – just be patient and watch your speech. However, once you’ve thought out what you need to say, do it in an assertive and diplomatic fashion, then you can be guaranteed your voice and opinions will be heard by those who matter. If you’ve been feeling under the weather then your vitality is about to return!

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Your love life is looking up and a charming and fl irtatious mood is likely to take hold.

You’ll be extremely seductive and will win admiration with ease. Your silver tongue enables you to release long pent up feelings. A highly enjoyable time is on the cards and spending time with people who are on the same wavelength as you will help you to feel at peace.

Children will be a delight to be around!

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You are going to be feeling very nostalgic during the next few weeks, perhaps an old photograph will trigger memories of a time when life seemed idyllic. There is no harm in this revelling in the past… just as long as it doesn’t replace your present life. Friends that you haven’t heard from for ages may also suddenly reappear in your life.

Th is is the ideal time to take steps to sort out your home and family life!

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Communication is the name of the game, as it will enhance all your relationships. You could have a really enjoyable chat to a friend or you could sit and talk things over with your lover. You may decide to start a creative venture or study an educational course, and if so, this is the time to see what materials and methods would best suit your purpose.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

If you’re in a business, a new approach to marketing and public relations will be just what you need to take it to the next level. At work you’ll be doing some behind the scenes investigation which will give you a deeper understanding of your industry.

Financially, matters start to look up for you, however you’d be wise not to advertise it and to take a discreet line when discussing fi nancial matters with others.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You’re the leader this month, thanks to the incredible power of the planets. Put your best foot forward as others will be looking up to you, watching your every move and hanging on every word you say. Power equals responsibility and you’ll have to prove your worth once you’ve achieved a measure of success. Don’t be afraid to make that important statement to the world and trust in your own gut instincts!

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Don’t allow the natural events of life, which are sometimes sad or even tragic, to bring you down.

You have to remain philosophical about what you hear or see. Do what you can to be positive and don’t take negativity into your workplace or personal affairs.

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Heat stroke

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n Aussie summer is all about fun in the sun. Th is time of year people are spending long days outside whether it be on holidays by the beach or outside at home in the garden. Th is beautiful sunshine though can have horrible consequences for some people, especially during the heatwaves we have had.

Your body will become stressed by the heat when it becomes dehydrated and therefore can’t cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature.

Normally, sweating helps to maintain a healthy body temperature by increasing heat loss through evaporation. However, if you become dehydrated, you can’t sweat as much and your blood becomes concentrated causing electrolyte imbalance and impairment in organ functioning.

All organs can be affected, including the hypothalamus in your brain where temperature is normally controlled.

When your core body temperature rises above 40.5 degrees Celsius, the body’s internal systems can begin to shut down causing heat stroke.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can develop rapidly. Symptoms and warning signs vary from person to person but may include very high body temperature, red, hot and dry skin with no sweating, dry swollen tongue, a rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness,

KEEPING FIT

by David Stein

Gym talk nausea, confusion, delirium, collapse and unconsciousness.

If you are in a hot climate, doing vigorous exercise on a hot day or unable to stay in the shade, keep a look out for any of these symptoms or even better, prevent it by avoiding extreme temperatures altogether.

Certain people are more susceptible to heat stroke such as young children, elderly people, pregnant women, lactating mothers and athletes.

To prevent heat stroke, drink plenty of water or other cool, non-alcoholic beverages. In a heat wave, reduce physical activity and rest often.

Take time to check on your elderly family or anyone you are concerned about as they may need your help to cope with the heat.

Of course, never leave anyone or any pets in a closed, parked car. If you are at home you could also have cool showers and turn the air conditioner on. If you notice signs of heat exhaustion, immediately try to cool the person down by wetting them and fanning.

Offer cool water. Place ice packs in areas such as the armpits and groin and forehead. Take it seriously and call for medical help whenever you are concerned.

So this summer, enjoy the hot weather, but be aware of the dangers it can bring and know what to do about it. That is your best defence!

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o some people gym talk can sound like a foreign language so here’s a couple explanations of terms.

Aerobics/Cardio. These are exercises that are strenuous enough to temporarily speed up your breathing and heart rate. E.g. running, cycling, walking, swimming or dancing.

Max Heart Rate. Your rate is affected by your fitness level. An estimate of a person’s maximum age-related heart rate can be obtained by subtracting the person’s age from 220.

Flexibility training or stretching.

Th is type of workout enhances the range of motion of joints. Age, injury or inactivity can cause muscles, tendons and ligaments to shorten over time.

Contrary to popular belief however, stretching and warming up are not synonymous. In fact, stretching cold muscles and joints can make them prone to injury.

Strength, weights, or resistance training. Th is type of exercise is aimed at improving the strength and function of muscles. E.g. Weight lifting or exercising by overcoming some form of resistance, exercises like pushups in which you work against the weight of your own body. Specific exercises strengthen different muscle groups.

Set. Th is term refers to repeating the same exercise a certain number of

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times in a group. For instance, a weight lifter may do 10 biceps curls, rest for a few moments, then perform another “set” of 10 more biceps curls.

Repetition or “rep”. Th is refers to the number of times you perform an individual movement during a set. For example, the weightlifter mentioned above performed 10 reps of the bicep curl exercise in each set.

Warm up. Th is is the act of preparing your body for the stress of exercise. The body can be warmed up with light intensity aerobic movements like walking slowly. These movements increase blood flow, which in turn heats up muscles and joints. Always warm up the specific parts you will be using. At the end of your warm-up, it’s a good idea to do a little light stretching.

Cooldown. Th is is the less-strenuous exercise you do to cool your body down after the more intense part of your workout. For example, after some sprints, you might walk at a reduced speed for a while until your breathing and heart rate slow down. Stretching is often part of a cooldown. So now you can talk the talk, go walk the walk!

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STAYING HEALTHY

David Stein, Owner & Manager of Fitec, Penrith www.fitec.com.au e:david@fitec.com.au

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Come along to the WIRES Blue Mountains Branch’s Information day on the 17th of February 2013.

You can have a chat to some of our members and find out what we really do.

The following weekend – 22nd & 23rd – we will be holding our Rescue and Immediate Care course, which, once completed allows you to get out there and help. Morning, afternoon tea and lunch will be provided on both occasions.

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FASHION FIXATION

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by Katherine Tweed

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Denim, denim and more denim

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ormally, when I think of denim, my mind wanders to my favourite pair of jeans, sitting in my wardrobe and waiting for winter to arrive, but denim in summer 2013 is proving to mean something very different.

Th is season, denim is stepping out into our streets in force. The heavy fabric is no longer reserved for jeans and shorts, it can be found fashioned into dresses, overalls, onesies, shirts, jackets, crop-tops and even swimwear. Not only can you fi nd a denim example of every kind of clothing item imaginable, but you can fi nd denim trimmed shoes and accessories as well.

What is more surprising than this unexpected overhaul of denim is that the ‘look’ for the season is encouraging us to wear denim on denim; a style that briefly made a comeback in 2010 but is set to make a huge comeback this season.

The great thing about the ‘double denim’ look is that most of us will already have the ingredients in our wardrobes to make up the perfect denim outfit however, beware: it is very easy to get it wrong.

It doesn’t take much to turn a stylish, double denim outfit into a nasty overload of blue, leaving you washed out and looking like you stepped straight off a ranch in Texas.

Luckily, a few simple guidelines can help you to stick to the stylish side of double denim, but it takes a lot of confidence!

Contrast is the key: possibly the most important thing to remember when trying the double denim look is to keep contrast in the equation. Stay away from wearing blue denim pieces that are the same or even similar tones – opt for one part dark and the other light. Darker denim has a great slimming effect so use it on the bottom and wear a light denim top.

Break it up: use other items such as an undershirt or a leather bag to break up the denim and remember to never go over the top.

A simple pair of shoes or pointed heels will look great.

Th ink about your accessories: use accessories that complement but contrast the denim. Wear a watch to add to the outfit and you can’t go wrong with simple bracelets or earrings.

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therapist to help with not only treatment of injury but take place in the assessment process aimed at injury prevention. Th is involves keeping your body in the best position possible to stay injury free. A podiatrist can align your lower limbs and feet to maximise biomechanical efficiency.

A chiropractor and physiotherapist can achieve the same in the upper body and a massage therapist or exercise physiologist will focus on maintaining muscle efficiency and stress on structure.

ur bodies are wired to withstand only a certain amount of punishment. When we are training regularly and competing at any reasonable level sport, it’s very important to keep tabs on how our muscles are recovering and coping with the strain placed on them during activity.

Many sports people, or even weekend warriors, maintain a weekly massage routine with a good sports massage therapist. More often than not, this is to simply deal with DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), which usually comes on 24 to 48 hours after a heavy workout. One study found that deep tissue massage had a 30 per cent reduction in DOMS compared to patients recovering without massage, and although they found no improvement to muscle function with the massage group, it stands to reason that if an athlete is in less pain, they will return to activity more rapidly.

Massage therapy is not only useful in treating pain and injury. A good massage therapist can identify muscles or muscle groups that are not functioning correctly or are too tight to cope with activity at certain levels. They can then refer you to the correct allied health professional or give you stretches to carry out to reduce stress on the structure.

Th is is one of the best ways to avoid injury and most sports medicine centres will have a highly qualified sports massage

Trent Baker, Podiatrist at Nepean Podiatry Ph: 4732 5188

he benefits of krill oil have again been recently highlighted in the media.

However what are the differences between krill oil and fish oil and what conditions is krill oil beneficial for?

Krill are small crustaceans, similar to shrimp, that live in the cold waters of the Antarctic Ocean.

Krill oil is taken for the same reasons as fish oil as generally they contain Omega-3 fatty acids, which may be beneficial for general health, brain function, joint swelling and inflammation, cardiovascular health and lowering cholesterol levels.

There is now evidence to suggest krill is a better source of Omega-3 than fish oil as it is much better absorbed. Th is means you need to take less capsules of krill to get the same benefits as fish oil.

In fact, just one krill oil capsule of 300mg is said to be equal to nine standard fish oil capsules (1,000mg).

Th is is equal to the fish oil dosage recommended by Arthritis Australia for joint inflammation.

Krill does not have any fishy reflux so it is also a great alternative to the liquid fish oils that are also equal to nine standard fish oil capsules. Krill capsules are also much smaller than fish oil capsules.

Krill oil has been found to be very

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One study had people who were already taking cholesterol lowering medication also take 1,000mg of krill oil per day. Th is had amazing results.

After 12 weeks the average results were a 32 per cent reduction in bad cholesterol, a 44 per cent increase of good cholesterol and a 13 per cent drop in total cholesterol. Fish oil was also tested at similar dosages to the krill oil and the results were much less.

With a variety of new krill oils on the market, they are now much better value for money and I believe are worth trying for anyone with high cholesterol or joint pain. However consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new supplements.

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paid a visit to Bunnings on the weekend and just from looking at the car park you can be certain it’s that time of year where DIY renovators are running rampant. Unfortunately, undertaking a DIY is not always as glamorous and simple as TV shows make them out to be. To avoid ending up in a renovation nightmare you should take a minute to consider if a DIY renovation is for you or if you would be better off with professional assistance.

Before diving into a DIY renovation there are a few things you need to think about: • Do you have the time necessary to complete the job to a satisfactory level?

If you don’t have the time, then you will more than likely end up with a poorly done job. Most projects tend to take more than a weekend; therefore you need to make sure that you will have sufficient time to dedicate to the renovation.

• Does the work require a qualified person?

If the total value of works exceeds $5,000 then you will require an owner builder licence from the NSW Department of Fair Trading.

Furthermore, in order to comply with current acts and regulations you may require licenced individuals to complete certain components such

as electrical or plumbing services.

• Do you know what you are doing?

Are you relying on a Youtube video or a dummy’s guide? If so, then you may not have all the required information to complete the job adequately. You shouldn’t rely solely on these guides.

Unless you have previous experience or are being assisted by someone with experience, it would be best to leave the job to professionals.

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t this time of year lists of significant events from the last 12 months often appear.

They can simply be lists recording the number of new cars bought or the number of houses bought and sold. They could be a measure of retail sales or people travelling overseas. One more interesting list records the names which parents gave their children.

Last year seems to have had an increasing number of different names.

Names such as Crusoe, Jedi, Popeye, California, Burger, Mango and Oasis appear. There are names such as Neon, Xenon, Hurricane, Thunder, even Good Luck.

Not surprisingly, parents often give their children names which have special significance. The Bible’s New Testament book of Matthew tells us that when Jesus was born into our world, he was given the name “Jesus” because “He will save his people from their sins”.

Th is is significant because straight away it points to our deepest need.

When Jesus was born he wasn’t called “President” or “Prime Minster” as if we needed a new political leader. Nor was he called “Doctor” as if he would bring significant health improvements. Jesus was given his name because he would grow up to rescue humanity from our

greatest problem and help us with our greatest need. In Jesus’ death on the cross and in his rising again, Jesus would not only save us from our sins but he would open the door for us to have a fresh start and new life with God. Jesus’ name powerfully points to who Jesus is and what he came to do.

Th is year, may you know this difference that Jesus can make to your life.

Reverend John Lavender can be contacted via www.glenmorepark.anglican.asn.au

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Luxury over 55 villas now selling in glorious Blaxland, limited opportunity exist to secure these beautiful 2 and 3 bedroom villas with a great opportunity to invest in a wonderful part of the Nepean valley, Architecturally designed and finished in the highest of standards. Inclusions are, designer kitchens with glass splash backs and Caesar Stone bench tops, large open plan living with plenty of natural light, state of the art Mitsubishi ducted air conditioning, down lights, video intercom system, large modern bathroom for easy access, single remote garage, courtyard, grassed areas, gas cooking and is located close to schools, shops, doctors and public transport facilities.

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This fantastic home is located in a great location close to schools, shops and transport.

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We have 4 townhouses for sale: 2 with 4 bedrooms and 2 with 3 bedrooms. In the 4 bedroom townhouse the main bedroom is downstairs with walk-in robe and ensuite; upstairs are the other 3 bedrooms, all with built-in-robes. The main bathroom is huge, there is a storage room, a good size lounge room with a split system air conditioner, combined kitchen and dining and the laundry has internal access to the drive through single lock up garage and a very easy-to-maintain backyard. The only difference with the 3 bedroom townhouses is all the bedrooms are upstairs, all 3 have built-in robes and the single lock up garage is not drive through. All 4 townhouses are currently tenanted and are situated in a nice complex close to all amenities, shops and schools. This could be a great investment opportunity or entry into the market for First Home Buyers.

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SPLIT LEVEL RESIDENCE - 4 large bedrooms, ensuite, built-in robes, formal lounge, kitchen & dining, family/rumpus, split system air conditioning, ducted air conditioning, internal laundry + third toilet, internal access to double garage, circular drive, detached triple garage 10 x 12.5 metre with 3 metre clearance + shower and toilet.

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The two homes are on one title, which reduces the expenses of running two properties. Completing this magnificent picture are landscaped gardens, fully fenced yards and surrounded by quality acreage homes.

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ALL AT ONE’S FINGERTIPS

Positioned on over 620sqm of land, the three bedroom brick and tile residence offers timber floors, a modern bathroom, air conditioning and a secure sunroom that’s currently utilised as a second living area.

The yard accommodates a huge detached double garage that can be entered through side access. Priced to please this is sure to go fast.

The massive master suite comes complete with a renovated ensuite, walk in robe and direct access to one of the two elevated balconies. Throw open the balcony doors and embrace the amazing views or retreat indoors and enjoy the opulent interior. Spanning across two levels this executive residence blends comfortable living with a smooth contemporary finish. The master chef will appreciate the stunning kitchen that is the centerpiece of the top floor and is surrounded by generous servings of formal and informal living spaces. The lower level contains the remaining bedrooms, optional office and brand new bathroom. Quality inclusions, feature lighting and a dedicated children’s play room completes the package. Call us for an extensive features list or book a private viewing. You won’t be disappointed!

Wonderful high ceilings compliment the timber floors that lead to three bedrooms and a study. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout, there is a separate lounge and dining room and a spacious kitchen. Additional features include a fully fenced yard, carport, garden sheds and grassed area.

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EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $415,000

LARGE HOME – SMALL PRICE

LEONAY

$519,950

OPEN HOUSE Sat 19th 12.00 to 12.40pm 25 Matthews Street

EMU HEIGHTS

$399,950

A PLEASANT PLACE TO BE

FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN

The master bedroom comes complete with a renovated ensuite with porcelain tiles and walk in robe, there is the comfort of multiple split system air conditioners and an abundance of natural light. Unique in its design and nestled at the end of a peaceful cul de sac is this wonderful Leonay residence. Polished timber floors lead to a split level design that incorporates four bedrooms with an open plan lounge and dining area, renovated bathroom with porcelain tiles, wonderful high ceilings and an internal laundry. The single garage offers internal access, the elevated timber decking is a bonus and there is a grassed yard for the kids to play. Call now!

We’ll let you be the judge of how this home could suit your family’s requirements. The floor plan offers a configuration that can be altered depending on your personal situation. With options for up to four bedrooms, there is the scope for two living areas or possibly a combination of both. Timber floors are a visual delight as is the modern kitchen and view from the upstairs balcony.

Two split system air conditioners control comfort, there is a built in robe to the main and the bonus of a second toilet. Positioned in a wonderful part of town this is an opportunity not to be missed. Call now for an inspection or watch for open home times.

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Penrith

Emu Plains

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

4735 2121

4733 6999

4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

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SIMPLY IRRESISTABLE

SIMPLY LOCATION AND VALUE

This three bedroom home with built-in robes to all located in a wonderful street has the size, location and views to match! Boasting upstairs living with mountain views from it comes with an enormous games room, second toilet downstairs, plus double garage with drive through access. There is split system air conditioning in the lounge area and a wall unit in the bedroom. There is obvious room for a second living area downstairs or a possible fourth bedroom and study.

Located 10 minutes from Penrith CBD is this home boasting four bedrooms with built-in robes, plus walk-in robe and ensuite to the main. Including three bathrooms, two living areas, plus a television room and study. Coming with ducted air conditioning, alarm, and lots of little extras this is a rare opportunity.

Outside there is a carport for six cars, and then a 11x7 metre shed at the rear for workshop and larger vehicles. There is an inground pool with accessories, plus an undercover entertaining area.

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If you are a large family looking for a spacious home you’ll love this four bedroom home with ensuite to main, two living areas, plus exceptional kitchen with caesar stone bench tops, as well as floating timber floors, and ducted air conditioning. Outside there is a massive undercover entertaining area for those summertime barbeques, and a double garage which has one half converted and ideal for a teenage/in law retreat that could be converted back quite easily.

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CRANEBROOK

$339,950

LARGE CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME

HOW SWEET IT IS!

Family or investors, you will love this modern and stylish seven bedroom plus study home. The home comprises of ensuite to main, a powder room downstairs, with ducted air conditioning and integrated security system. There are also multiple living areas for all the family to enjoy, and if you are the budding chef you’ll love the spacious modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ceramic cooktop, plus polyurethane doors and granite benches.

This is a grand opportunity for an absolutely fabulous investment, or first home buy. This brick veneer home with three bedrooms and built-in robes to all, L shaped dining and lounge, plus galley style kitchen and a coffee bar or computer nook area with close proximity.

There is a modern bathroom, separate toilet, and ducted air conditioning. The backyard is fully fenced with a great grassed area for the children or dogs to play, also accompanied by a massive undercover entertainment area. Finally, the single garage under the main roof with an area set aside for a workshop. Located close to schools, shops, and public transport this is one not to be missed.

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park Penrith

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

4730 1122

4735 2121

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429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

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David Marlene James Andrew

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Christian Shane Graham Felipe

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Kieran Philippa Craig

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LAND TO BUILD

IMMACULATE SINGLE LEVEL VILLA

Imagine the opportunity of finding land in the new ‘reserve’ subdivision in Glenmore Ridge - Glenmore Park when you were told ‘ALL SOLD!’ Well look no further than this (approximately) 400 sqm all but level block with a 12.5 metre frontage, and with all the usual services. Within the area there are future plans for schools and a shopping complex, and you are within a short stroll to the playing fields and Mulgoa Reserve walking tracks. Move quickly and arrange an onsite inspection to discuss your needs.

Located in one of Glenmore Park’s best complexes and featuring three good sized bedrooms, all with built-in’s, en-suite to the main, lounge room plus a dining/ family area off the open plan kitchen, and a level and low maintenance yard. Bonuses include, internal access from the single lock-up garage, air-conditioning, modern kitchen and bathroom and pool with barbeque area in the complex. Currently tenanted at $360 per week to excellent tenants with a lease until Feb 2013 who would love to stay on.

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$449,000

NO STRATA FEES - DUPLEX

FOR THE GOURMET DOWNSIZER!

Situated in a lovely tree lined street in Glenmore Park is this Torrens title duplex. Currently tenanted to an excellent tenant paying $380 per week on a week to week lease and happy to stay on. The property features three bedrooms, built-in’s, the main bedroom enjoys an en-suite and there is also a third toilet downstairs, spacious kitchen, covered entertaining area and some yard for the kids or pets to play. With bonuses like the split system air, ceiling fans and internal access from the single garage.

Enjoying a huge array of features, such as three bedrooms, built-in’s, ducted air, alarm, double garage (single drive-through) with internal access, beautiful flooring and an updated en-suite off the spacious main bedroom, the main bathroom has also been beautifully updated. The huge bonuses with this immaculate property lie in its magnificent kitchen featuring 30mm CaesarStone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and then there is the outdoor covered entertaining area and a built-in barbeque.

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THE QUIET ACHIEVER

SHOULD NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Unassuming from the street this home will hit the mark for those looking for a comfortable home to raise the growing family. Four bedrooms combine with two separate living areas; there is a formal dining area and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The double garage will look after the cars or storage needs; there is a grassed yard and a space ready for the outdoor setting. Positioned with a peaceful leafy outlook and superbly presented this one will go straight to the top of your list.

Set on over 980sqm (approximately) and less than a 20 minute drive (in normal traffic) to the M4 at Regentville. Enjoy the size and layout of this five bedroom home with study or sixth bedroom. The main has built in and en suite, plus direct access to the undercover entertaining and barbeque area. There are separate formal lounge and dining areas, plus the open kitchen and dining area overlooks the family room with combustion fire. There is internal access from the double garage which has auto doors.

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$639,000

SILVERDALE

OFFERS OVER $879,000

SURPRISE - TWO FOR ONE!

MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!

Look at this - two homes - one 1,080sq metre (approximate) block. The main dwelling is a Beechwood Barossa design consisting of four bedrooms, ensuite to main, and built in robes to all. A formal lounge, games/ theatre room, the open plan kitchen blends into the dining and family room which leads to the outdoor undercover entertaining and barbeque area. Other features are air conditioning and a drive through double garage. The separate second home has two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and split air.

Oozing absolute quality, this 52sq (approximately) family home is an outstanding package. Less than 10 years of age on one acre in one of Silverdale’s best streets. Features abound with five bedrooms plus a study, three bathrooms, three living areas, pool and entertaining facilities along with a paddock at the rear of the property. All the luxury inclusions are here with ducted air, a three to four car garage, side access, spa baths, stone bench tops… the list is endless! - Agent Declares Interest.

Glenmore Park

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

4733 6999

4735 8888

4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 19th 11.00 to 11.40am 28 Warwick Street

PENRITH

$675,000

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY

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Positioned in one of the most sought after streets, this circa 1907 home awaits you. Having been completely restored and with a very tasteful extension done (whilst keeping in style with the original home), this home features four fantastic size bedrooms, large open planned living areas, a parents retreat off the master bed with a lovely balcony, two bathrooms and ducted air conditioning. There’s also a beautiful kitchen, detached garage, separate in law accommodation and a covered entertaining area.

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GOOD TASTE IS ALWAYS IN STYLE!

PERFECT STARTER

INVESTORS! CIRCLE THIS ONE!

If you are really particular about the area you wish to live in and want a property that reflects your good taste, then this is it. Consisting of three bedrooms with built-in robes to all, polished floorboards throughout with beautiful modern bathroom, plus large open plan living, and split system air conditioning. If you love to cook you will enjoy your time in this recently renovated and stunning kitchen. Outside boasts a tandem carport behind two gates, two sheds, plus a pergola with barbeque for those social gatherings, and a large sparkling in ground pool perfect for the weather we have been having recently. All this and much more, so call now to book a private inspection.

Located close to schools and transport, this three bedroom home awaits your inspection. Featuring built in wardrobe, good size lounge room, meals area, modern kitchen, split system air conditioning and a renovated bathroom. There is also a large sunroom and a very handy backyard.

Features in this property are two bedrooms, builtin robes, ensuite to main, combined lounge and dining, split system air conditioning plus basement parking. Security complex, central location. Call today to book an inspection.

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JAMISONTOWN

$199,950

CAMBRIDGE PARK

OFFERS OVER $369,950

PENRITH

$259,950

FOUR BEDROOMS + TWO BATHROOMS

CURRENTLY RETURNING $290.00PW

Comprising two bedrooms with open plan lounge/dining area this lifestyle choice will make you the envy of your friends.

You’ll enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, the advantage of built in robes and access to the onsite facilities. Additional features include a single carport and storage room.

Enjoying a traditional façade, this property will meet the needs of those looking for a large home at an affordable price. The floor plan enjoys four bedrooms with an ensuite to the main, the comfort of split system air conditioning and a great size lounge room. The kitchen is spacious; there is ample room for dining and a covered entertaining area for social gatherings. The 660+ sqm block means there is ample area for the kids and pets to play and is accompanied by side access.

This is a great one bedroom unit that will suit the busy executive or investor. Open plan in design and positioned in a security complex it offers all the must haves that you would expect from a modern unit. Basement parking, split system air conditioning, built in robe and an elevated balcony.

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JAMISONTOWN

OFFERS OVER $550,000

PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $339,950

COTTAGE STYLE CHARM

A STUNNING FAMILY ENTERTAINER!

AMENDED PLANS – NOW WITH ENSUITE!

Situated in a whisper quiet location is this charming three bedroom home with brilliantly renovated kitchen, polished floor boards and undercover entertaining area. Outside there is side access, single garage and a huge backyard.

All this is perfect for the investor or your first home.

Offering multiple entertaining areas flowing off two of the living spaces, enjoy your new lifestyle in this easy flow design setting the tone with wonderful ambience. Whether relaxing inside surrounded by the immaculate interior, or relaxing by the pool taking in those mountain views, or cooking up a storm in the beautiful kitchen, you will be at ease from the moment you enter. With all the extras such as air-conditioning, internal access from the double car garage, built-ins to all bedrooms.

Each three bedroom residence will include ducted air conditioning, alarm, stone bench tops in the kitchen, downstairs toilet and remote garage door. A list of inclusions and floor plans can be obtained on line or from one of our eight offices. Anticipated rental return to exceed $400.00 per week.

Penrith

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

4733 6999

4730 1122

4722 5000 4735 2121

4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

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Emu Plains 5 Nixon Street A Beautifully Kept Home * 3 living areas * 1.5 garage + triple carport * 739m2 block * 3 water tanks & garden shed * Sprinkler system

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Cranebrook 93 Gannet Drive Waterside Terrace

* Gourmet chef’s kitchen * Stainless steel appliances * Dishwasher & air cond. * Lock up garage + courtyard area * Use of the estates community facilities * Currently tenanted paying $320 pw

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Sale $334,950 View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Sale Offers Over $299,000 View Saturday 3.00-3.30pm David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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* Exceptionally large living area’s * Modern kitchen * Resort sized entertaining area * Inground pool + 2.5 car garage * Cathedral ceilings * Formal dining & separate family room * Jumbo sized formal living

Sale $499,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Penrith 4/135 Stafford Street

* Located in a quiet cul-de-sac on 583m2 * Modern kitchen * Modern bathroom with free standing bath * Rumpus/ family room * Double length carport and single garage

* Strata Levies $390.00 per qtr * Approx. 200 metres to the local shops * Currently tenanted until February 2013 * Current rent $290 per week

Sale $375,000 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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* Timber floors * Air conditioning * 2 toilets * Basically original but has lots of potential * So close to Nepean hospital * What an opportunity

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Cranebrook

Penrith 211/37 Mulgoa Road

Penrith

*Investment opportunity (currently returning $330 PW) *Big lounge/ dinning with built-in bar area *Split system air cond. *Modern kitchen & bathroom *Large backyard

* 535m2 level block * Surrounded by walkways & water * Walking distance to the community facilities * Minutes to Penrith CBD

* Spacious 2 bedroom unit * Built-ins to both bedrooms * Modern gourmet kitchen * Roomy bathroom with support * Generous living area with quality carpet throughout

Sale Offers Over $340,000 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Sale $285,000 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Sale $235,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

This 566.9m2 block is located in popular Lemongrove.

No need to demolish an old home – saving $15,000 to $20,000. This block is ideally suited to a long single storey home with a drive through garage. The block already has a DA approval for a single storey home. The choice is yours, your design or the existing design. Best priced block in central Penrith!!

Sale $325,000 View By Appointment David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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NEW LAND RELEASE $239,000 - $295,000 NOW SELLING

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Penrith’s NEWEST prestige living estate You can feel the prestige quality the moment you enter Mulgoa Rise.

This emerging new master planned community has been designed as a family-friendly parkland neighbourhood.

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Community sports fields, cycleways and walkways 1km from Glenmore Park Shopping Centre

Sales Office Bradley Street, Mulgoa Sat – Sun open 10am to 4pm Mon – Fri by appointment

1300 272 300 www.mulgoarise.com.au

*See first home buyers grant details and stamp duty details at www.osr.nsw.gov.au. Prices and availability correct at 21st December 2012.

Mulgoa Rise – Proudly developed by the creators of Bella Vista Waters and Norwest Business Park 1086WWD458

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Village living with town convenience

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EMU HEIGHTS

Out of this world (Current floor plan) • 4 oversized bedrooms all with ensuites + built-ins • master bedroom with parents retreat + enormous ensuite + walk-in robe + stunning views • grand formal entry + formal lounge & dining + square set cornices • spectacular combined family/kitchen & meals rooms • gourmet style kitchen + stone bench-tops + commercial oven (ilve) + huge walk-in pantry + breakfast bar • designated theatre room + separate study + r/c ducted air conditioning + gas heating • triple garage + separate boat/trailer storage + remote doors + internal access • expansive balcony (undercover) to capture magnificent views of the beautiful Nepean River • separate workshop + rear access + river access

Exquisitely designed, this magnificent family home has been extremely well designed to cover all aspect of living and entertaining. With a sublime backdrop of the picturesque Nepean River, this tranquil property set on an 8505m2 approx. block is only short distance to Lennox shopping centre, transport and local schools. With pristine bushland blessed with a magical sense of seclusion, uniqueness is an understatement. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.

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Home and Pool With Granny Flat – North Cranebrook

Open Home: Saturday 19th

They do not come onto the market frequently and this home could be the opportunity you and your family have been looking for! A four bedroom home boasting ensuite to main and built-in robes to all bedrooms. There is a large L shaped lounge/dining area, and a second family dining room which has access to the undercover entertaining area, yard, and where the in ground pool can be located. In addition to this there is a double garage, alarm, plus ducted air conditioning and lots of other extras. Finally, under the main roof is a self-contained one bedroom granny flat which has separate access only completed two years ago.

Located under two kilometres from Nepean High School, train station, Nepean River and Lennox Shopping Centre, we challenge you to fi nd a more convenient location.

Behind the traditional façade is a modern delight that enjoys a recently renovated kitchen and bathroom, timber floors and an open plan lounge and meals area. The outdoor entertaining area will accommodate a variety of social events, the detached garage will look after the car or storage needs and the grassed yard will occupy the kids or pets. Positioned on over 650sqm of land - you will need to act fast to secure this one.

Call now or watch for open home times - you won’t be disappointed!

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

$535,000

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook on 4730 1122 • www.jimaitken.com.au

OPEN HOME Saturday 19th 11.00-11.40am, 135 Great Western Highway

Offers Over $399,950

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains on 4735 2121 • www.jimaitken.com.au

OPEN HOMES BLAXLAND Sat 10.00-10.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 1.00-1.30pm

86 Hilda Street 1/32 Old Bathurst Road 164 Great Western Highway 32 Old Bathurst Road

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

133 Wrench Street

HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Michael Ball Realty

CAMBRIDGE PARK Jim Aitken Penrith

CRANEBROOK 2/12 Aldebaran Street 30 Bluebird Road 4 Barry Coe Place 93 Gannet Drive 2/16 Holmegate Crescent

Jim Aitken Cranebrook Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Cranebrook Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Cranebrook

EMU PLAINS Sat 10.00-10.30am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.30pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm

93 Gannet Drive 1/14 Jamieson Street 135 Great Western Highway 78 Brougham Street 22 Sherwood Circuit 4 Fitzroy Street 28 Brougham Street

Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains

FAULCONBRIDGE Sat 11.00-11.40am

45 Gazania Road

26 Bija Drive 6 Blue View Terrace

7 Pleasant Place 101 The Sanctuary Drive 28 Beauty Point Crescent

Sat 11.00-11.30am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.30pm Sat 3.00-3.30pm

211/37 Mulgoa Road 28 Warwick Street 96 Stafford Street 4/135 Stafford Street

LEONAY

GLENMORE PARK Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants

Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains

PENRITH Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith Ray White Penrith Ray White Penrith

SPRINGWOOD Sat 2.00-2.40pm 5/2-8 Bland Road Sun 11.00-11.40am 2/2 Boland Avenue

Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

WALLACIA Sat 11.00-11.40am

11 Peter Pan Avenue

Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

WERRINGTON COUNTY Sat 10.00-10.40am Sat 2.00-2.30pm

5 Leslie Court 4 Dampier Avenue

Sat 12.00-12.40pm

15 Oakland Parade

Jim Aitken Penrith Ray White Penrith

WERRINGTON DOWNS Jim Aitken Penrith

WINMALEE Sat 1.00-1.40pm 14 Killara Crescent Sun 12.00-12.40pm 39 Shakespeare Drive

Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

WOODFORD Sat 10.00-10.40am

44 Leumeah Road

11 Tindale St Penrith

4722 3066

Proud to bring you The Western Weekender Open Homes Guide.

Jim Aitken Springwood

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Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm

Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook

Jim Aitken Springwood

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Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm

Jim Aitken Springwood

GLENBROOK Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm

43 Booker Road

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For all your specialized Electrical & Data Work * OFFICES * SHOPS * SCHOOLS * GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS & FACILITY MANAGEMENT Phone: 4721 7500

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AIR CONDITIONING

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0402 725 140

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0410 508 363

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Worm Farm Waste System offers complete recycling program

Lic No. 829 19C

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A&A Worm Farm Waste Systems take a common sense approach for recycling by creating a waste program for an entire site.

The Worm Farm Waste System is a system which processes all sewage, waste water and organic garbage your site generates, in a natural, non-mechanical way and reduces garbage to landfill by approximately 90%.

The worms do their job as nature designed and process all organic matter by converting it to odourfree worm castings. No smell, no health risks and no service contracts!

The whole household, including normal plumbed fittings, can be connected to the system. Because it has very low energy consumption (less than $8 p.a. for a 4 bedroom home), this pump system stands way above other waste treatment systems.

Waste water from the household is processed through the system, taking worm castings and eggs with it to the sub-surface disposal area, creating a valuable natural liquid fertiliser for the garden.

Worm castings are absorbed into the soil as fertiliser and worm eggs improve the soil.

The system reuses all waste water and organic garbage, re-generating it in an entirely positive way.

A&A Worm Farm Waste Systems apply to council on your behalf for a permit to conduct installation.

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M&L Carpet Laying • Carpet & Vinyl • Supplied & Installed • Repairs & Restreches • Free Quote

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Local licensed electrician for 20 years Neat work and fair prices • Fans • Power points • Safety switches • TV Brackets

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est 1999

CARPET CLEANING & REPAIRS

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Phone: 0419 018 866

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SKANS ROOFING & FLOORING

email: allcustom@iinet.com.au www.allcustomelectrical.com.au

FREE WHIRLYBIRD AND LEAFGUARD with every restoration & guttering package sold

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GARAGE DOORS

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A Better Service

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2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 9m Bins Trading 7 Days Prompt Reliable Service Eftpos & Credit Cards Available

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$

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NU LOOK Metal fascia & gutters New home extensions and existing homes 20 years * fascia cover gutters experience * down pipes Call Barry on

0408 022 374 Fax: 9670 2656

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

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• Driveways • Entertainment Areas • Patios

Garage doors Pty. Ltd.

Specialising in: - Domestic Garage Doors - Remote Controls - Repairs and Service Lawrie Sandona

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Your Lawn Care Specialists for all types of lawns

• Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser • Weed control eg. bindi, clover etc • Beetle, grub and army worm control Call us on how we can help keep your grass green and healthy all year round.

All garden and lawn services provided including:

Mobile: 0403 773 364

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• Specialising in Commercial & Domestic Plasterboard • New Homes & Extensions • All Insurance work • Over 20 years experience • No job to small & FREE quotes!

• Fast Clean Service

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HALO BUDGET CLEANING SERVICES

LOCAL24HRS PLUMBER 7 DAYS PER WEEK

Home, Commercial & Office Cleaning

OFFICE, FACTORY, MOVEOUT CLEANS, OVEN CLEANING AND REGULAR HOUSE CLEAN

’s LAWN MOWING & uchGARDEN MAINTENANCE KMowing in ST CLAIR &

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After

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0419 823 215 or 4727 0057

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• Floating Laminate, bamboo or hardwood flooring supply and install in a range of colours.

• FREE in-house flooring design service.

• Free, no obligation measure and quote service on your site OR from your plans.

• Competitive pricing.

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• • • • •

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Phone: 0425 291 206

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www.scroof.com.au admin@scroof.com.au

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NEPEAN MAINTENANCE PLUMBING

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HR/HC & MC Drivers

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Hyundai’s all new SUV The ix35 SE is packed with new features to please Australian families

A

s one of Australia’s top selling SUV’s, the Hyundai ix35 has always been a popular choice.

But now the new ix35 SE model is sure to create even stronger demand.

As the fi rst model Hyundai Motor Company Australia has sourced from Europe, the ix35 SE provides a raft of convenience, comfort, and style elements previously unavailable in the original model.

The ix35 SE still delivers the same winning combination of practicality, efficiency, and economy, which has made it an instant hit with Australians looking for outstanding value in a small SUV. Based on the popular Active 2WD model variant, the SE will be driven by the efficient 2.0L Theta ll petrol engine delivering 122kW and is paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Th is powerful SUV has an economy of 8.5L/100km. Available in a limited range of fashionable colours, the ix35 SE will stand apart in a competitive segment of look-alikes.

It’s apparent from fi rst glance that the ix35 SE offers a stylish new interpretation of the model. The nose features a unique front bumper with inset fog lamps, projector headlamps with dusk sensors, and power folding side mirrors. Smart 17 inch alloy wheels and solar control glass with rear privacy tint add a touch of European chic to the exterior presence.

A stylish new interior treatment features full leather/leatherette trim including seats, steering wheel and gear shift knob.

The new Hyundai ix35 SE is set to be very popular with families in Australia.

Front and rear heated seats will provide additional comfort for all occupants, and even the glove box is cooled.

The ix35 SE achieves the highest five-star ANCAP safety rating, and now offers even more convenience and peace-of-mind with the inclusion of a rear-view camera displayed in the electro-chromatic rear-view mirror.

Additional standard safety features of

the ix35 SE include: six airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, a traction control system, downhill brake control, hill start assist control and vehicle stability management features.

For occupant comfort, the ix35 SE provides a comprehensive multimedia package including a five inch touch screen

AM/FM radio with integrated Bluetooth, media streaming and hands free, six-speakers including tweeters, AUX and USB audio input with iPod compatibility, and an MP3/ CD player.

The ix35 SE will be available in exclusive colours including creamy white, two metallic colours sleek silver and steel grey and pearl fi nish phantom black, all paired with a striking black interior.

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCE PACKAGE Passenger Car = $45 and 4WD = $55

includes Wheel Alignment + Front Wheel Balances Tyre pressure + Safety Check Modified Vehicles extra

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INSTALL A LPG SYSTEM TO YOUR CAR, 4X4 OR LIGHT TRUCK The Outback 2.0 turbo diesel will be released in March.

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Less Govt Rebate $1000

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ubaru has confi rmed it will add its fi rst automatic transmission diesel to its range when it launches the Outback 2.0 turbo diesel in March.

The ultra-efficient All-Wheel Drive Outback 2.0D will feature Subaru’s newest lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), joining the six-speed manual variants.

Managing Director of Subaru Australia, Nick Senior, said the car company is anticipating significant demand for the vehicle.

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After a heartbreaking five-run defeat to grade cricket powerhouse Sydney University, Penrith has received a boost with news that test star Patrick Cummins will return to the playing field for this weekend’s fi xture against Parramatta at Old Kings Oval.

Whilst Pat will be restricted to playing as a batsmen only, this match marks the start of the journey that will hopefully culminate in a place in the Australian squad for the upcoming Ashes series in England. Pat is happy to be back playing cricket of any kind and he looked particularly sharp when training with the club on Tuesday.

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Th is weekend will also see the return of NSW under 19 vice captain Ryan Gibson from the national championships in Adelaide. At the time of writing NSW and WA were locked in a battle for the title.

Into the second half of the season we have grades three to colts all in contention for a fi nals spot in their competitions.

The ever popular, Penrith Cricket Club ‘Captains Lunch’ is just around the corner and this year’s event is looming as one of the best yet.

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Race two saw leading driver Luke McCarthy just manage to get Mink Stride at odds of $5.50 to a last stride win from favourite, Major Denial.

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merging young Glenmore Park Public School cricketers experienced the highlight of their short cricket careers recently when they represented the area in a ‘MILO in2CRICKET’ on-field demonstration at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The local kids joined fellow participants from around the country in practicing their skills during the lunch break of the third cricket Test between Australia and Sri Lanka.

The program is designed for children aged five to 10-years to learn new skills,

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Participants were involved in a structured program, which provided them with the opportunity to develop physical, social skills and sportsmanship through the game of cricket.

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enrith has produced some world class hockey stars over the years including local girl Jade Close.

Now the Western Sydney Academy of Sport wants to fi nd our next Olympian, with hockey added to its development program for 2013.

The Academy is now accepting nominations from eligible, talented young male and female hockey players wishing to gain a scholarship position within the Academy.

The program, due to commence in next month, will see 17 male and 17 female athletes aged between 14 and 16 years of age undergo technical, educational and personal development with high quality coaching staff, venues and professional providers. Local player and coach Ryan Knowles has been appointed Head Coach for the program.

“It is a massive opportunity for young hockey players and it’s a great investment in their future,” he said.

“It will be great to develop talent and show other academies that western Sydney is full of talented athletes.”

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1st Grade: Penrith played Sydney University last weekend. Sydney Uni won the toss and batted, and at one stage were 4 for 150. However some good bowling by Penrith saw Sydney Uni dismissed for 190.

Jarrod Lee 2 for 39, Pat Jackson 2 for 31 and Ben Betros 2 for 9. Penrith in reply collapsed and at stumps were 6 for 84.

Resuming on Sunday morning Penrith fought very hard with wicketkeeper Tim Cummins scoring 57. He was wellsupported by opening bowler Jarrod Lee with 26 not out. Penrith were dismissed five runs short scoring 189. In the second innings Sydney Uni were 5 for 44 with Josh Lalor taking 3 for 26.

2nd Grade: In very hot conditions at Howell Oval, Sydney Uni won the toss and batted fi rst in a one day game. In their 50 overs, Sydney Uni scored 9 for 210. K Niess 3 for 47 and Ryan Smith 2 for 33 were the best bowlers. Penrith in reply collapsed and were all out for 125. Ryan Smith top-scored

with 35.

3rd Grade: Sydney Uni batted fi rst scoring 247. Peter Gott with 3 for 31 and Paul Williams 2 for 41 were the best bowlers. Penrith in reply scored 178.

Matthew Newton continued his good form, top scoring with 69 and Green Shield player Cameron Weir scored 31.

4th Grade: Sydney Uni batted fi rst and were dismissed for 125. Lachlan Coad was outstanding with his off spinners taking 5 for 25. Penrith in reply were 4 for 126. Josh Betros top-scored with 41 in an aggressive innings, allowing Penrith to win.

5th Grade: Sydney Uni batted fi rst scoring 212. K Bargoway 2 for 38 and B Langer 2 for 42 were best with the ball for Penrith. In reply Penrith were dismissed for 165. Green Shield player Daniel Sparkes top-scored with 46. Injured Australian fast-bowler Pat Cummins will play fi rst grade on Saturday as a batsman against Parramatta at Old King Oval.

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Inspirational triathlon meet Paratriathletes inaugural championships a great success despite heat NATHAN TAYLOR

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ome of the country’s best young triathletes and paratriathletes converged on Penrith’s Sydney International Regatta Centre last Friday for the Australian Junior Triathlon Series and Paratriathlon Championships.

Competitors from right across Australia and the world raced in extremely tough conditions which saw the mercury creep into the high 30’s as the day rolled on.

Many of the junior racers looked absolutely exhausted as they crossed the fi nish line after competing in a 750m swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run.

Last week’s event was the official Test Event for today’s (January 18) Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF).

“Th is was the fi rst time I’ve raced over this course and it was ideal to come to Sydney and have a hit out before next week,” women’s winner, Jodie Duff said after the race.

Competing earlier in the day were Australia’s best paratriathletes who battled it out in the fi rst ever Paratriathlon Championships.

Featuring in the male portion of the race was Penrith’s John Maclean and Glenmore Park’s Erik Horrie.

However, neither of the two were able to chase down Gold Coast’s three-time International Triathlon Union world champion Bill Chaffey who displayed all of his world class qualities to win the inaugural event.

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1 category ahead of his hero, legendary Paralympian Maclean and London Paralympic rowing silver medalist Horrie.

46-year-old Maclean fi rst put Paratriathletes on the international stage with his performances in the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon in the 1990’s that later proved to be Chaffey’s inspiration after a

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Maclean phoned Chaffey in a response to an email he received in 2006 to offer some words of wisdom and Maclean has remained his hero ever since.

What made last Friday’s event so special was it was the fi rst time the two men had ever met face to face.

“It was certainly great to meet someone you have looked up to for so long and to be truthful, I started shaking in my boots when I heard he was racing,” Chaffey said.

Maclean was quick to praise Chaffey as one of the world’s fi nest paratriathletes and was chuffed to hear that he had been such an inspiration.

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Alex flies flag for Australia Erskine Park teen to represent Australia in Powerchair Football Championships NATHAN TAYLOR

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rskine Park teenager Alex Scollard is thrilled to be representing Australia at next week’s Asia Pacific Oceania (APO) 2013 Powerchair Football zone Championship.

The 16-year-old, who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, will be competing against teams of athletes with disabilities in electric wheelchairs at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre for the title of best country in the APO region.

“I’m very excited to representing Australia next week in a sport that I love,” Alex said.

“I’m looking forward to scoring goals, playing my best and spending time with my teammates as well as catching up with players from other countries.”

However this isn’t the fi rst time the Year 11 student has flown the flag for Australia in the sport.

In 2011 Alex was part of the Australian Powerchair Football team that competed at the World Cup in Paris.

“It was a fantastic experience going to Paris but you didn’t get to see much because you were mostly busy competing,” Alex said.

“But it was an unbelievable moment, a very nervous experience, to be playing against other countries.”

Australia will be competing against Singapore and Japan from January 23 to 26, with Japan flying in two teams to cement their claim as the powerhouse team in the APO zone.

Erskine Park’s Alex Scollard will be representing Australia in Powerchair Football.

“I think we have a good chance if we play as a team and work hard,” Alex said.

Representing Australia on the world stage is a remarkable achievement for Alex who has only been playing the sport for two years.

“I chose Powerchair Football because it was a new sport that was growing and needed some young players to start playing, so I decided to go for it because it looked like fun,” Alex said.

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The APO zone Championship is also a special opportunity for the Powerchair Football players like Alex as they will be representing Australia on Australia Day.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS Congratulations to Penrith fourth grade off-spinner, Lachlan Coad, who was awarded the Player of the Round Award on Tuesday. Coad took an impressive 5 for 26 and played a major role in his side’s convincing win over Sydney University last weekend.

In other news, fi rst-grade batsman Brent Williams is out indefi nitely with a back injury, leaving his run count for charity where it stands. We wish Brent a speedy recovery.

The Penrith Rams AFL Club will be holding their registration day for 2013 this Saturday, January 19 at O’Donaghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains, from 10.30am. The Rams will field five teams including three senior teams, an under-18’s team and a women’s side during season 2013. The coaching staff and board will address all players at 11.15am and will also answer questions during a short forum. For more information call Greg Corless (seniors) on 0412 579 061 or David Nolan (under18’s) on 0438 220 555.

The Western Sydney Wanderers National Youth League side are still anchored at the bottom of the ladder after yet another big defeat, this time at the hands of rivals Sydney FC, 4-1.

The win lifts the Sky Blues three points clear of the Wanderers and into eighth spot on the table.

The Wanderers’ only goal came off the boot of Zac Elrich right on half-time. The side sit in ninth place on the NYL table.

The news wasn’t much better in the fi nal round of the W-League, which saw the Wanderers go down 3-2 to Sydney FC at Campbelltown Stadium.

The Wanderers’ two goals both came from star Louise Fors in the 30th and 74th minutes. Unfortunately Western Sydney have missed out in featuring in this weekend’s fi nals series after fi nishing their inaugural season in sixth position.

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hey may be training six days a week, morning and afternoon, but even the most disciplined teenage athletes can fi nd the time for a Macca’s break.

Nepean Rowing Club’s brightest young prospects had time to break from a development camp on Tuesday to enjoy a free lunch courtesy of new-found local rowing supporters, McDonald’s North Penrith.

The recently opened store have jumped on board with the local rowing club ahead of the upcoming Rowing World Cup to be held at the International Regatta Centre in March.

“It’s an honour to support a sport that encourages local kids to get involved and I hope the local community is getting excited about rowing ahead of the International Rowing Regatta,” said McDonald’s North Penrith Licensee, Frank Meduri.

Even though the local athletes at Tuesday’s luncheon aren’t competing in March’s ‘World Rowing Down Under’ they are all still heavily involved in strict training schedules ahead of the upcoming State and National Championships in February and March,

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Nepean Rowing Club’s elite juniors enjoy the benefits of their new sponsor. Photo: Melinda Jane

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“With the World Cup coming to Australia there is a huge spike in rowing. Our squad is growing quickly and everyone is really excited,” Neil Holmes, Captain of the Nepean

Rowing Club said.

“Hopefully some of the young athletes coming through the ranks... will be taking part in future International Rowing Regattas,” Mr Meduri added.

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