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FEBRUARY 22 2013 ISSUE 1091
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THE HEARTBEAT OF PENRITH
TRAGIC DEATH A man in his 40’s was tragically killed in a crash on the M4 at Emu Plains last weekend. The cyclist was hit by a car being driven by a man in his 20’s at around 7.30am on Saturday. The crash sparked major traffic delays, but has also created an outpouring of grief for the man who was killed. Today, we pay tribute to his life and pledge to help continue his legacy after his identity was revealed.
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LOVE OF PENRITH Penrith Mayor Mark Davies, Independent Councillor Jackie Greenow and Labor Councillor Greg Davies at Bennett Park in St Marys. Photo: Melinda Jane.
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enrith City Council is doing its bit to encourage healthy and active lifestyles amongst our youth, with investment in a spate of playgrounds across the area. Last week, Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies, officially opened the newly refurbished Bennett Park in St Marys. He was joined by Councillors Greg Davies and Jackie Greenow, who helped to initiate the Bennett Park playground work. Cr Mark Davies said Bennett Park sports a new bike path among its local facilities for St Marys families and residents to enjoy.
“The Bennett Park playground is just one example of recent works to benefit local families,� he said. The bike park is mapped out like a road system for children to ride their bikes and scooters on and was the idea of Cr Greenow. “We have a CARES track in St Marys but it is not open to the public as you have to make a booking, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a public bike park and Bennett Park was the chosen location,� Cr Greenow said. Other investments have included the new $75,000 playgrounds at Warburton Crescent, Werrington Downs and at Shakespeare Drive, St Clair.
“Further improvements include three new fields reconstructed at ‘Potter Fields’ in Shepherd Street, Colyton at a value of $100,000 and two fields reconstructed at Parker Street Reserve, Penrith worth $50,000,� Cr Mark Davies added. Another recent boost was for Blue Hills Oval, where a field was reconstructed in partnership with Glenmore Park Football Club, which contributed $15,000 towards the works. The playground and field works were funded through Section 94 developer contributions. Field reconstruction at Parker Street Reserve was made possible through Special Rate Variation funding. Two “inclusive� playgrounds have also recently opened in Jordan Springs and North Penrith.
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Why Packer picked Penrith Billionaire businessman reveals he’ll continue to invest in our region James Packer has business interests all over the world, and now he’s throwing $10 million Penrith’s way, with the promise of more investment in the future...
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illionaire James Packer has labelled Penrith one of the “key centres of Sydney” and says he plans a partnership with the city and Panthers much larger than the $10 million commitment announced earlier this month to build a Crown training facility. The training facility, which will be similar to the in-house Crown College in Melbourne, will boast a hotel and food academy, as well as a school of business. It comes as a new step in Mr Packer’s plans towards building a VIP casino and luxury resort at Bangaroo. Speaking with The Western Weekender, Mr Packer said Panthers General Manager of Rugby League, Phil Gould, became the key factor in the initial commitment to Penrith. “Crown has been looking at setting up our Sydney College in the west for some time now, when we saw the plans that Phil Gould and the Panthers had for their community centre, we knew it was a perfect fit and approached them,” he said. “I have known Phil and (Panthers CEO) Warren Wilson for a long time, they are impressive administrators and their plans for the region are very exciting. I feel confident working with them and know they will deliver a very high quality facility.” Mr Packer said the training facility will run in a similar fashion to the successful Melbourne version. “For Crown, this is a very big step,” he said. “At Crown Melbourne, we operate a $10 million College where we train all our staff
to the high levels required for the luxury tourism industry. We have already trained 4,300 apprentices and trainees at Crown College and if we are successful with Crown Sydney, we will put in place the same programs in Penrith.” But Mr Packer’s newfound love for Penrith is unlikely to end with the training facility. The former media mogul said he has further plans to invest in the region. “The agreement we have drafted with Panthers talks about a larger partnership on training and skills development,” he said. “We will certainly help train Panthers staff at our facility and will attempt to establish a Western campus of the highly successful National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) on the site. Most people forget that the largest urban population of Indigenous Australians is in western Sydney – I know the Panthers are extremely excited about partnering on these Indigenous employment programs. “By setting up our main training college in Penrith, we are setting our sights on this community and western Sydney as our main source of employment for Crown Sydney. If we set up strong partnerships with local schools, we can give students apprenticeships and traineeships in hospitality from Year 10, helping them to stay on at school and get a long term job.” Whilst some controversy has surrounded Mr Packer’s plans for his Bangaroo casino and resort, he told the Weekender that he’s excited about what it will ultimately become. “When you see what our resorts have achieved in Perth and Melbourne it gives you an understanding of what we can do for Sydney,” he said. “I want this city to get back the title as one of the world’s best destinations – our resort will help do that, attracting millions of tourists from across the globe. “I have moved out of media and now most of my work is in the tourism and entertainment business. We are trying to
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build a global luxury resort business to take advantage of the booming Chinese and Asian middle class. Australia has a once in a lifetime opportunity with Asia and it can’t just be about mining. We need to be selling education, fi nancial services, e-commerce and tourism to Asia. If we get it right as a country, all Australians can benefit with jobs and increased quality of life.” Panthers Chairman, Don Feltis, said Mr Packer’s involvement with the club opened up “unlimited future possibilities”. “I applaud the vision of our leaders and senior management at Panthers for making this happen and turning dreams into reality,” Mr Feltis said. “The vision, profi le and commitment of Crown and James Packer will enhance the
development and infrastructure of Panthers and the City of Penrith.” So, with this new involvement in Penrith, can we expect to see Mr Packer out at Centrebet Stadium this year? “The one thing I know about Phil Gould is that he will never stop trying until I get to a game,” he said. “I really enjoy rugby league, but with young kids I rarely get to games. It was good to meet with some of the players and Ivan Cleary out at Panthers recently, they were very supportive of what we are trying to achieve and I’ll be following their progress keenly this season.” What do you think of James Packer’s newfound love for Penrith? Tell us by sending an email to news@ westernweekender.com.au.
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1. Newton’s not quite right For a brief moment, I felt a little sorry for Matthew Newton during his interview with ‘60 Minutes’ on Sunday. Then I felt sorry for myself for being one of the million-plus mugs who keep giving this guy time by watching interviews like this one. Everyone deserves a second chance, maybe even a third. Newton has used up all of his.
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3. Life is fragile Waking up on Saturday morning and hearing the news that a cyclist had been killed on the M4 at Emu Plains really brought things into perspective, and reminded us of the fragility of life. It is difficult to imagine how the family of the 45-year-old man featured on page seven of our paper this week is dealing with such tragedy in their lives. And it is sad, too, for the 23-year-old male driver who hit the cyclist. Whilst police investigations are continuing, his life has been changed forever no matter what the outcome.
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4. Life can seem unfair The story of Emma De Silva is moving, touching and so tragically sad. Almost two years ago, the perfectly healthy young woman, then 34, was walking on a footpath with her 19-dayold daughter when she was struck by a car being driven by Bruce James Wayland. Now back home with her father in Penrith, Emma’s life is shattered. Her marriage has broken up, and she has severe long-term disabilities. I admit I’m a tough bastard when it comes to this stuff and to be honest am rarely shocked by the evening news (you become immune to it, after a while) but I did shed a tear when Emma told Nine News on Monday that she wished she was dead. Th is week Mr Wayland avoided jail;
instead given 50 hours of community service and banned from driving for 15 months. Without questioning the legal process, it is so very difficult to not feel a level of anger when comparing that sentence to the one Emma De Silva was handed two years ago. 5. The Greens are... Well, I’m not sure what they are. But I’ve learned that they’re full of hot air. The announcement that they would end their alliance with the Labor Party means nothing unless the votes on the floor of Parliament go with it. 6. The Wanderers are the real deal Should the Western Sydney Wanderers win the A-League competition in their inaugural season this year, it is truly a sporting fairytale. They’re well on track and now share favouritism to take out the title. What an amazing story.
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7. Customer service still lives The customer may not always be right, but they do deserve to be treated with respect. After a bit of a debacle on Valentine’s Day, a Sydney flower company proved to me in their response that they really do care about their customers and their reputation. I won’t embarrass them by mentioning the company name, but if you do need a good flower recommendation, I’m your man. 8. Julia should call Gus If Julia Gillard is wondering how to handle the PR nightmare surrounding poll results and the likely challenge of Kevin Rudd, she need only call Phil ‘Gus’ Gould. Gould very quickly went from being one step behind in the whole drugs in sport drama to being one step ahead, including a move on Tuesday to have all 350 members of his organisation be briefed by ASADA. From day one, even in the early moments when it was unclear if the allegations in the ACC report were serious, the Panthers have been on the front foot. Gould at least deserves credit for that. 9. There’s no more cricket At least on Aussie soil, anyway. Seriously, let’s forget the 2012/13 summer and start again next time around. A disastrous, uninteresting rabble.
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he Western Weekender is set to host one of the most important events of the Federal Election campaign – a showdown between Liberal candidate for Lindsay, Fiona Scott and MP for Lindsay, David Bradbury. Last week, Mr Bradbury challenged Ms Scott to a series of policy debates, an offer declined by the Liberal candidate. “I believe it’s important that local residents have the opportunity to fully
scrutinise the policies of the two major parties and have their questions answered,” Mr Bradbury said. Ms Scott said she would be interested in debating Mr Bradbury closer to the date of the Federal Election. “I thought Julia Gillard had made it clear that her government was not in an election campaign,” she said. Prior the public challenge however, the Weekender had secured the Penrith RSL as a venue to host its own public policy debate, tentatively scheduled for mid-August. Both Mr Bradbury and Ms Scott have
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his is a real notice put up at a Sydney shopping centre this week after centre management was flooded with complaints from shoppers and staff about the out of control or noisy kids in their food court area: “Stop. Parents please be considerate of other customers using the food court. Screaming children will not be tolerated in the centre.� It’s a tough one, isn’t it? When a child is screaming and carrying on there is generally no-one who is more embarrassed than the parent. No-one wants their child misbehaving. You can literally feel every eye on you. Their judgement can be palpable. But this is not the type of parent I think the shopping centre is targeting. If a child is genuinely distressed – no adult is going to have a problem with them. Babies can’t tell us what’s wrong, can they? And sometimes toddlers get their words mixed up. However if they are four or five-yearsold and running around chasing each other and screaming I think it is a different story. I often go to lunch with friends that have young children – the mums bring colouring books and let them watch videos on their phones. Never are they running around being annoying for other diners. A parenting
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“He always lived life to its fullest”: Tributes for cyclist killed in motorway crash KATHERINE TWEED
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arc Simone, 43, may have lost his life in a tragic accident last weekend but he has left behind a legacy that will change hundreds of lives. At around 7.40am on Saturday, February 16, emergency services were called to an incident on the M4 at Emu Plains, where a cyclist had been hit by a vehicle. Sadly, Mr Simone was that cyclist and died from his injuries. You would be hard pressed to fi nd a person whose heart didn’t ache upon hearing about the accident that cost Mr Simone his life, and that is before they knew his story. Mr Simone was not simply out for a joy ride or as part of an organisation, he was training for a charity ride – one that he had dreamed up on his own, a sign of his passion to help homeless children. “Marc was the sort of person who, if he set his mind to do something, he would do it. He always lived life to its fullest, he lived his dreams,” said one of his closest friends and neighbours, Keith Roberts. “He wanted to do the ride to Darwin – he thought ‘I want to do a bike ride’ then he thought ‘I want to do it for a cause’ – he came up with the idea of raising awareness and money for homeless kids through Mission Australia. That became his cause,” Mr Roberts said. Mr Simone had worked with children throughout his life and was very passionate that “a home without a roof is
not a home”, the motto he had added to his Everyday Hero fundraising page. He was so passionate that, to him, the 4,000km ride to Darwin from his home in Winmalee would be nothing compared to the thought of children that live without a loving home. He wrote on his page that “even one child without a loving home and without basic education is too many in Australia”. Before the tragic accident, Mr Simone had been training for four to six months for the charity ride that he was due to begin in April and although it can’t be completed now, his wife, two children, family and friends are determined to fi nd a way to do it in his memory. “He was a man that followed his dreams, he was very caring and passionate about what he did – he made a commitment, he followed that commitment and now we are going to try to fi nish that for him,” Mr Roberts said. The initial ride has been postponed but his donation page remains open. With time, his loved ones are hoping to rally all the support they can get to donate to homeless children whilst raising awareness of cyclists’ safety. “Marc was not just another cyclist riding on the M4 designated breakdown and cycle lane, he was someone that cared with a passion for the less fortunate and wanted to do something about it,” Mr Roberts said. The driver of the vehicle that hit Mr Simone stopped and called police. Investigations into the crash are continuing.
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following development applications have been received by Council: s Gregory John Morris 75 Australia Street, St Marys Multi-unit housing x 6 attic style villas Contact: Aimee Lee on 4732 7429 Closing Date: 8 March 2013
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DESIGNATED & INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property seeking consent for a waste management facility. s Turnbull Planning International Pty Ltd DA12/1346 Lot 330 DP 575290, 10–12 Smith Street, Emu Plains Waste Management Facility The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council. The Sydney West Region Joint Planning Panel has the function of determining the application in accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
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The proposal is Designated Development under Section 77A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The proposal is also 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 Environment Protection Authority under Sections 43(b), 48 and 55 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application, including the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 25 February to 26 March 2013.
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Any submission made in respect of the application will be provided to the Sydney West Region Joint Planning Panel and may be viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so. Unless the proposed development is development about which the Planning Assessment Commission has conducted a review, any person who makes a submission by way of objection and who is dissatisfied with the determination of the consent authority to grant development consent, may appeal to the Land and Environment Court under Section 98 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Kate Smith on 4732 7705.
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development applications is Penrith City Council. s Rosemary Olga Skybinsky & Stephen Douglas Gillis DA13/0099 Lot 6 DP 223628 811–815 Castlereagh Road, Agnes Banks Additions to existing child care centre, dwelling and construction of shed The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 22 February 2013 to 8 March 2013. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA13/0099. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429. s Inspira Property Group Lot 11 DP 802940, Lot 11 Water Street, Werrington
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Proposed community facility – education facility (school) The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Office of Water – Water Management Act 2000. The consent authority for the Development Application is the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for the Sydney Metro West Region in accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 25 February 2013 to 27 March 2013. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA13/0096. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Schandel Jefferys on 4732 8125. 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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CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS HISTORICAL EXHIBITION Celebrating the crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813 starts in late April this year with a travelling historical exhibition.
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This exciting exhibition provides a visual and informative focal point and backdrop for a series of events across three weekends in May. CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith OfďŹ ce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri.
Penrith Library is the place to be to see lots of historical images, documents, pictures and artefacts telling the story of the ďŹ rst European crossing of the Blue Mountains and its signiďŹ cance to our nation. The exhibition will also feature an introductory curatorial talk. The exhibition is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Your Community Heritage program.
St Marys OfďŹ ce Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri.
The photos on the right from top to bottom are Gregory Blaxland, William Charles Wentworth and William Lawson.
Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri.
s Dispose of chemicals and do the environment a favour at Council’s free Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday, 16 March between 9am and 3.30pm, Jamison Park, South Penrith (entry off Jamison Road opposite Castlereagh Street). Follow the directions and staff on hand will help you unload the chemicals from your boot or trailer. Visit cleanout.com.au or call 4732 7615 for details.
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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). GrafďŹ ti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182
MEETING DATES Council Meetings 25 February 2013 – 7.30pm (Ordinary meeting)
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s World Cup Rowing hits Penrith soon so businesses around town are urged to decorate windows and foyers to show their support. And you can be the judge. There will be a $200 prize for the best display, the nominee and weekly movie ticket prizes. Vote by dropping your form in to the business of your choice or at the Penrith City Centre Association ofďŹ ce, 1st Floor, Suite 9–11, 513–519 High Street, Penrith. s Over 70 people learned all about reducing their waist and waste while tasting low fat Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake and strawberries last week at ‘Master the Taste Shrink your Waist Heart Smart Seminar’ held at St Marys. Stay posted for the next seminar or register your interest by phoning 4732 7615.
ENERGY $AVING TIP s )NSULATION IS AN IMPORTANT STEP TO A COOL AND COMFORTABLE HOME %FFECTIVE and efďŹ cient insulation can keep you up to 7°C cooler in summer and 10°C warmer in winter and can save you up to $150 per year.
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Community Access Bus and Home & Community Care Bus (Wheelchair access)
The winning post this week to the question ‘What major event would you like to see Penrith host in 2014’ is: Elise Cox, who suggested ‘A local Harvest Festival’. A great suggestion Elise and remember there’s a Penrith Farmers & Fine Food Market held on the ďŹ rst Saturday of every month. Q 2: What would you like to see developed along the Nepean River?
Applications are now being called for the use of the Community access buses in Penrith City from 1 April to 30 June 2013. Applications must be received no later than Friday, 8 March 2013. These applications will be assessed at the Bus Access Committee meeting of 12 March 2013 according to the Priority of Access Criteria set by Council. For further information regarding fees and application forms, please call 4732 7837.
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Big events The spotlight will be on our City with a range of great events being held here in the next few months, bringing tens of thousands of participants and spectators to Penrith. These include the Rowing World Cup at the Regatta Centre in March, the Tough Mudder endurance event being planned at Fernhill in April, and celebrations throughout May marking 200 years since the fi rst Blue Mountains Crossing. With around 100,000 local, interstate and international visitors expected in the fi rst half of this year, we have some exciting opportunities to show off our City to the world. Many eyes will be on Penrith, including world-class athletes, high profi le business people, Members of Parliament and of course plenty of media attention. Special thanks to the local business community and Chamber of Commerce, and local media for your enthusiasm and efforts to make sure our City has its best foot forward. I can’t wait to see shop windows come alive with the Rock and Rowing theme.
I read recently, with some interest, that the Liberal Party has nominated Fiona Scott to stand for the seat of Lindsay in the Federal Election, for the second time. I was surprised to hear this because I fi nd myself asking this question: ‘What has Fiona Scott done to prove herself worthy of representing the electorate?’ Where is her record of public service? How has she shown her experience or credentials to gain such an important position in the community? The simple answer is that she hasn’t. I don’t always agree with everything the Labor party does, but at least we know that, in David Bradbury, we have a strong-minded individual who will stand up for the interests of his electorate. In addition, he has a long record of service to the local community – no less than 14 years as a member or a councillor, including a period as mayor. I can’t see Fiona Scott standing up against Barry O’Farrell when it comes to issues like education, or the dumping of nuclear waste, but I know David Bradbury will. Come September, I know where my vote will be going. Keith Heggart, South Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where is the vision? Without a vision the people perish! The Coalition has come forth with a “vision� to develop the far northern regions of
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Australia and make use of its abundant water. They claim it could provide the nation with food security, and be the bread basket for nations in the Asian region. Predictably, the nay sayers have come forth criticising the idea. I think it is a splendid idea, and should be robustly debated. If the Snowy Mountains project hadn’t taken place when it did, in the 1940’s and 1950’s, it probably wouldn’t get off the ground in these days of the Green Religion that takes every opportunity to make sure that ALL development is arrested before it has a chance to prove itself. Australia needs statesmen who are concerned about the next generation, and not politicians concerned only about winning the next election. The shoes of the statesman are hard to fi ll. Does Abbott have the ability to fi ll those shoes? Jay Nauss, via email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost to celebrate too high Th is year’s history conference about the crossing of the Blue Mountains will be memorable (Council Advertisement, Western Weekender February 8). But at $40 a ticket, it will be an economic challenge. At last year’s conference there were mainly empty seats. Given the interest in the anniversary of the crossing surely the Library could offer a pensioner, unemployed and student concession? Tim Collins, Kingswood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biased opinion column? Another “well balanced� story from Mr Dodds! (From the Editor’s Desk, Western Weekender February 15). His political bias has no bounds. Craig Cochrane, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Misinformation? The Teachers Union TV commercial regarding the implementation of the Gonski Report is opportunistic misinformation. The Gonski recommendations are not yet complete and modelling is not fi nalised but the Teachers Union is demanding immediate Funding of an unfi nished study. How many people are aware that Gonski recommends another oversight committee and that State schools should look for sponsors and donors. How many are aware that the fi rst year funding requires an extra $6 billion and that the Federal Government will only cover 30 per cent and the State is supposed to fi nd the extra 70 per cent. The USA had gone through a similar review years ago and has spent billions on its education system without a commensurate improvement in educational outcomes. I would suggest that improved educational results will come from a more balanced and focused curriculum rightly applied, rather than failed educational fads. Rick Putra, Glenmore Park
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odern Australia has a great blue collar future. That’s why this week I launched our plan for Australian jobs: a billion-dollar investment in the things we know will create and support employment. Th is plan is about blue-collar jobs high-skilled, high-waged, secure jobs. Australia has a proud history of innovation – whether it’s the combine harvester, the Kambrook power board or the good old Aussie ute. We need more of it. Not just inventions in the laboratory but innovation on the factory floor. So we have a three point plan. Back Aussie fi rms to win mining business at home, get innovation happening to lift exports, and help small businesses grow faster. First, a fair go for Australian suppliers to do business with companies developing major mining, energy and infrastructure projects in Australia. We don’t need to stop overseas competition, just get the big fi rms to look properly at Australian partners. That’s why we’ll have a new Australian Industry Participation Authority to ensure projects worth $500 million or more give Aussie companies a better go. Second, new innovation precincts where unions, industry, government – and the research community – can get together to turn new ideas into new business and
new jobs. Th ird, help for small businesses to grow. We have more microbusinesses than almost any other country, so we’ll invest $350 million in venture capital funds and change tax laws to help them get investment and ideas. Th is is a Labor plan which is funded in the right way, the responsible way – by responsible savings decisions which reflect Labor priorities. Th is plan is about doing what we can today to get work pumping through factories and workshops – and doing what we must and should do to create more jobs and opportunity tomorrow. We created 850,000 jobs together since the global fi nancial crisis so I know we can support and create jobs now. Your thoughts on Julia Gillard’s column? Email news@westernweekender.com.au or call 4722 2998.
he message I have to the people of western Sydney is that the Coalition is ready for the next election. The Prime Minister has named September 14 as the election date but you just never know when the election will be. Whenever it is, the Coalition is ready; grassroots candidates like Fiona Scott in the Lindsay electorate are ready. As I have moved across our country in recent weeks, people are concerned about their cost of living. A lot of people are still very angry about the carbon tax. The carbon tax was something that the Prime Minister promised wouldn’t happen before the last election but now it has happened. It is impacting on small business costs and it is impacting on everyone’s bills. It is impacting on the pressure that
so many families and businesses in western Sydney feel on their daily life. What the Coalition offers is Real Solutions to the problems that the Australian people face. We can’t fi x everything overnight but we can and will get rid of the carbon tax and we can and will reduce the red tape burden on small business. We will build the infrastructure of the future, like the WestConnex project for western Sydney, which will enable better economic and social circumstances because the families of western Sydney will spend less time caught in traffic jams and more time with each other. We will listen to the people of Australia. We will treat them with respect because, in the end, politics should be about doing what’s right for the country. It shouldn’t just be about surviving in office. What I am focused on is trying to help the people of Australia and at the moment only one side of politics is focused on doing the right thing by the Australian people. Sadly, the Government is focused on its own survival and I think that is one of the reasons why people have so little confidence in the Government right now. See you next week.
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Kevin Rudd wants the party to come to him, begging and on their knees. At the moment they won’t – many MPs are perhaps resigned to the fact that Julia Gillard is a dead-woman-walking, but how to get the Labor Party off death row is another complicated saga altogether. If the party goes back to Kevin Rudd, the colleagues that called him a “psychopath” and spelt out just how bad his leadership was will have to go too – namely Wayne Swan, Stephen Conroy and Peter Garret. Even so, Kevin Rudd is not a miracle worker – despite the healthy respect he has for himself. Yes, he’s still popular in the electorate, he can maybe save seats, but not the party. In the end politics is a numbers game. As one Labor insider said “it’s all about arithmetic – look for any MP with a margin of less than 10 per cent”. The source suggested self preservation instincts will kick in for marginal seat holders whose prospects are looking dismal. If they think Mr Rudd can save their seats – they’ll jump. With a primary vote at 30 per cent, 26 Labor MPs would lose their seats. It’s thought that Mr Rudd only needs about 10-15 votes in caucus.
pinion polls are frequent and in an election year can’t and shouldn’t, be ignored. When the numbers are less than desirable you’re guaranteed to hear one of the following lines: “I don’t comment on polls.” “I’m not going to give a running commentary on the polls.” “Polls go up and down.” With the latest Nielson Poll this week showing Labor has slumped back to a 30 per cent primary vote and Julia Gillard is even more seriously unpopular – Ministers could no longer get away with the pro forma lines. Simon Crean was right when he said this one is a “wake up call”. Craig Emerson equally so when he pointed out the government has spent “too much time talking about ourselves”. With just seven months to the election, at this point Labor is going to need one helluva circuit breaker. Christine Milne’s public break up from the Labor/Greens marriage-ofconvenience won’t do it. It might actually add to the air of uncertainty. Whilst MPs are weighing up options to shift momentum, Kevin Rudd is not the clear, shiny, obvious answer.
Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.
The truth is, not even the people that have the power to dump Gillard and reinstall Rudd know what’s going to happen. Speculation is reaching hysteria – every word, every tweet, every movement is being over analysed. It’s choking the agenda. The spiral has started – and once it’s started it’s hard to stop.
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About 4pm on Saturday, February 16, officers attached to Operation Apollo, formed to investigate and target gun crime across Sydney, attended a house in Collins Street, St Marys. Police executed a search warrant at the premises, seizing a replica revolver, a replica rifle, a sawn-off shotgun, a loaded sawn-off rifle and a stolen motorcycle. An amount of chemicals and equipment used in the manufacturing of prohibited drugs was also located inside the home as well as a quantity of powder believed to be methamphetamine. A 24-year-old man, who police will allege is an associate of the Lone Wolf Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, was arrested and taken to St Marys Police Station where he was charged with 10 offences. He has been remanded in custody to appear in Penrith Local Court on Friday, February 22.
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More charges against man: A former teacher faced Penrith Local Court last Friday having been charged with two additional offences relating to alleged historical child assault offences. Strike Force Avia was established by the Sex Crimes Squad in 2011 to investigate incidents alleged to have occurred on school grounds at a Catholic college at Blacktown and a Catholic primary school at Lalor Park in the 1980’s. Officers attached to Strike Force Avia arrested the 58-year-old man, along with a 59-year-old former Catholic Brother, in November 2012. The former teacher faced court charged with sexual assault (child under 16); indecent assault (child under 16); commit indecent act (child under 16 years); and indecent assault (child under 16 and under authority). These charges relate to a 13-year-old boy in 1987 and an eight-year-old girl in 1985. During his court appearance, the man was additionally charged in relation to alleged assaults against a nine-year-old girl in 1986 and an 11-year-old girl in 1990. He remains on conditional bail to reappear at Penrith Local Court on a future date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Man didn’t have licence: A 21-year-old man from St Clair was fi ned $723 and disqualified from driving for 12 months after police caught him driving without a licence. On December 27, the man received a call from his brother who told him he was at the local St Clair shops but about to get into an altercation with another group of males. The 21-year-old man decided to take his parents’ car to pick up his younger brother and another young man. After retrieving the two younger men, the 21-yearold pulled into a service station on the way home and had a verbal dispute with his brother. Th is caught the attention of police who inquired about the situation. When they asked who was driving the vehicle, the 21-year-old St Clair man misled police and claimed he was not driving. It was later discovered the man had been disqualified from driving and never renewed his licence once the disqualification period ended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woman nearly hit police car: A woman has been disqualified from driving for 12 months after nearly colliding with a police vehicle whilst driving on the wrong side of the road. Penrith Court heard on Monday that the woman was driving in low visibility conditions on her way back from Eastwood when she began driving on the wrong side of the road. She was fi ned $723 for driving in a dangerous manner. WW891
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Memories of Alan COUNCIL SNAPSHOT Penrith City Council is considering leasing out existing washroom facilities in Regatta Park East, near River Road, Emu Plains so that a kiosk selling food and beverages can be established. Council has received an expression of interest from a restaurant owner, with the possibility of leasing the amenities for a period of up to five years. The proposal is currently on display at the Civic Centre. It’s almost 200 years since the fi rst Blue Mountains crossing. To recognise the starting point of Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth’s epic journey at Blaxland’s farm, St Marys, Penrith City Council will launch a three-week series of major commemorations in May 2013. The celebrations cover the start of the trek up the mountains in May 1813 to the explorers’ triumphant return some three weeks later. Penrith City Council has worked with a community committee to develop these not-to-be-missed activities: • Breakfast Launch and Re-enactment trek on May 11 • Family Camp Out on the Nepean River on May 11 • Historical Festival at Mamre Homestead on May 19 • ‘Back to Emu Plains’ weekend on May 25 and 26 To add to the excitement, Penrith Library will hold the ‘Makings of a City History Conference: Crossing the Great Divide’ on March 9 and Penrith Civic Centre will host an exhibition through April to May. The Penrith International Friendship Committee is looking for students to take part in its cultural exchange program with Council’s sister city, Fujieda in Japan. The annual exchange program will see students travel to Fujieda to stay with a host family. For more information, contact Joanne Ryan on 4732 7736. The next Council meeting is on February 25, starting at 7.30pm in the Council Chambers at which the Delivery Program progress reports will be delivered.
Family and friends of Alan Murray, who died earlier this month, gathered this week to pay tribute to his life.
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e lived out a lifetime here in Penrith and although Alan Murray may not be with us any longer, he has left many fond memories with those in the local community whose lives he touched. Mr Murray, a compassionate and lively man who was known by many in the community, passed away on Sunday, February 10, aged 78. Some may know him as the second generation owner of Murray’s Hardware, a local hardware store that once stood on Station Street in Penrith, but many more remember him through his work with
the Christian Fellowship Centre, now known as ImagineNations Church. “Alan was an amicable person. He was a hard working, always available kind of guy,” said long term friend, Tom Salter. “He was a christian dynamo. He was a very real christian – all his motivation came from his belief in the Bible and the christian church. That’s what inspired him.” After obtaining four double-decker buses, Mr Murray would drive around Penrith with other volunteers, picking up children before the church services. “He helped out non-stop. He really was a wonderful man to know,” Mr Salter said.
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Waste rally A rally packed with residents against the proposed dumping of radioactive waste at Kemps Creek resolved to keep up the fight against the NSW Government on Monday. It was standing room only as over 200 residents packed the auditorium at the Kemps Creek Bowling Club. Residents heard from local Federal Members David Bradbury and Chris Bowen, Penrith Councillor Prue Car and had the chance to have their say against the proposal. “Residents are up in arms against the Government’s plans to dump this toxic, radioactive waste in our community,” the group’s spokesperson, Penrith Councillor Prue Car, said. “They want us to believe that this waste isn’t dangerous, but study after study over decades has shown it is well above acceptable levels.”
Helping drivers NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Barry O’Farrell, said the commitment to place a tow truck to clear heavy vehicle breakdowns and accidents on the M4 Motorway as quickly as possible has already saved drivers the equivalent of a working week. Since the heavy tow truck started operating on the M4 Motorway in late 2011, the tow truck has assisted 77 heavy vehicles. It’s estimated for each heavy vehicle the tow truck moves, drivers avoid about 30 minutes of delays. “Unfortunately, we can’t prevent breakdowns and crashes but we can keep delays to a minimum and this heavy tow truck does that,” Mr O’Farrell said.
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plastic cosmetic surgery centre is the latest development to be approved by Penrith Council in the Penrith Health and Education Precinct, strengthening the region’s reputation as a leading health service provider. The centre, which will be located at the corner of Somerset and Hargrave Streets represents an investment of $950,000. Since the Health and Education Precinct’s inception in 2010 there have been numerous developments in the Kingswood area with health practitioners establishing their premises close to the University of Western Sydney and Nepean Hospital. Just recently, Council received an application from an existing medical centre on Derby Street to renovate the facility, with total works estimated at $50,000 and previous office space at the corner of Derby and Woodriff Streets is soon to become a medical practice. There are also a number of projects already underway including the construction of the multi-deck Nepean Hospital car park and Oral Health Facility. There are also a number of other facilities that are in the advanced stage of planning, including the Werrington Corporate Centre. CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance, Bijai Kumar, said that a shared vision for the precinct mapped out in local
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Text service needed for deaf Lives could be at risk if 000 service is not improved for hearing impaired CASSANDRA O'CONNOR
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Grass is staying: Council to let grass grow on grave sites CASSANDRA O CONNOR
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enrith City Council has adopted a controversial management plan for Penrith’s two heritage cemeteries, following a recommendation that long grass be allowed to grow tall, covering old graves. Penrith’s two heritage cemeteries are St Stephen’s Anglican Churchyard Cemetery and Castlereagh Cemetery. Council commissioned Landscape Architect, Carolyn Tallents, to prepare a draft management plan for the two
cemeteries. Ms Tallents recommended that long, native grass be allowed to grow in the heritage cemeteries. “The idea is that we... let the grasses develop to a higher level in the historic cemeteries as they reduce water run-off and maintain the heritage,” she said. But Councillors Kevin Crameri and Ross Fowler expressed some concern. “The roots of the grasses, could they not get into the cracks of the stonework,” Cr Fowler questioned. Ms Tallents assured him that leaving long grass on the graves is more beneficial than detrimental.
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he social media site, Facebook, may be good for catching up with friends but last week, St Marys Police proved that it is also good for catching those involved in crime. With the hopes of identifying three males who may have been involved in an incident at St Marys Railway Station last year, St Marys Police placed some good quality CCTV images on their Facebook page last week, with almost immediate results.
The incident in March last year, where a mobile phone was stolen from a young male, had not been forgotten by local police who had hoped that the use of the social media site would encourage the community to assist their investigations. “Within hours of the story being put up on the website two males handed themselves in to St Marys Police Station with one juvenile being charged in relation to the matter,” said St Marys LAC Acting Crime Manager, Michael Bourke. “Th is is a great example of how the community and police can interact with the use of a social media site.”
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inding the love of your life is a dream shared by many local singles but, with San Churro Penrith playing match-maker, the dream may become reality. San Churro is soon to be fi lled with singles who are looking for love, when the chocolate cafe is transformed into a meeting place for keen speed-daters. “I wanted to create a destination point in Penrith where people could meet, have a beverage and enjoy themselves
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ingswood Sports Club has given a generous donation to Guide Dogs NSW, which is set to change the lives of local children who live with vision impairment or blindness. Last week, the local club was visited by Gulliver, Australia’s biggest guide dog, to thank the club for its $3,745 donation made as part of the Clubgrants Scheme. “We get invited to apply for Clubgrants once a year. It helps us basically fi ll gaps
in the local area, which allows us to continue to supply quality services,” said Guide Dogs NSW Fundraising Coordinator, Lillian Adnan. “Th is is the fi rst time that we have been funded by this region, through Kingswood Sports Club, which is a really big deal for us.” The donation has allowed for Guide Dogs NSW to purchase a ‘Little Room’, a device which is designed to stimulate the senses of children and infants who are blind or vision impaired. In the last year, 82 kids in western Sydney were aided by the program.
Glen Royles and Bonnie Norman are first time “Puppy Raisers”.
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uide dogs are an essential part of life for many people who are vision impaired but there is an urgent need for volunteers to train guide dog puppies. First time “Puppy Raiser”, Bonnie Norman and her husband Glen Royles from Glenmore Park, are proud to have been placed with seven-week-old Peppa, a black Labrador who will hopefully be the seeing eyes for a vision impaired person in the future. “I’ve worked in the disability sector for over 30 years but I’m now caring for my mother and we have acreage, so I thought
this would be a great opportunity to continue giving back to the community,” Ms Norman said. Guide Dogs NSW are urgently seeking around 50 people, like Ms Norman, to volunteer to raise guide dogs puppies before they go off to guide dog school. “Our most recent pups will need homes in about four weeks, so during this time we’re hoping to assess and recruit as many Puppy Raisers as possible,” said Puppy Raising Manager, Karen Hayter. To apply to become a Puppy Raiser visit www.guidedogs.com.au or call the Guide Dogs Centre on 4579 7555.
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ver wondered about the inner workings of Penrith Police Station? For the fi rst time in over a decade, Penrith Police are opening their doors to the public in conjunction with the Penrith Festival on Saturday, March 16. Though the station will still be fully operational and executing their normal duties, officers will be on-hand to offer guided tours through one of the state’s largest police stations between 1.30pm and 5pm on the day. Starting at 1.30pm there will be a performance by the Police Band, according to Penrith Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Grant Healey. “Our exhibits and lost property will be open for inquiries and the prosecutors will be open to discuss what they do and recruitment to the prosecutors’ section,” he said. “There will also be demonstrations on what police do; the youth liaison officers will be there to talk about youth issues; and our crime prevention officer and domestic violence officers will be there to field questions.” With three levels to the Penrith Police Station, there are plenty of interesting places to explore on the guided tour. The basement of Penrith Police Station will be opened up with a display by forensic services. “On the fi rst floor the range and mat room will be open however we are not
Penrith Commander Ben Feszczuk is opening the doors to his station. Inset: You’ll get to see the inner workings of the station.
shooting on the day,” Det Insp Healey said. “The top floor will have the police radio section open so you can see what they do and a history of police radio. Our radio technicians will also be open so you can have a look at what technologies we use and how we repair the stuff ourselves. “Also, to my recollection this will be the
fi rst time we have opened the charge room for public viewing as St Marys Police have helped us out and we will be charging there. You will get to see the interview rooms where criminals are interviewed.” In the back car park there will also be members of the PCYC and mobile police station; and bike police will show off their
agility on test courses. The Mounted police unit, Penrith and St Marys Commands and Highway Patrol will also participate in a march on the day as part of the Penrith Festival. There will also be historical aspects of the station on display including the original architect model of the building.
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hen asking a primary school student what their favourite subject is, the answer would rarely be “maths”. However, by exposing a fun side to the subject, the Maths Deadlys competition is out to change this for Cranebrook students. Cranebrook High School’s Action Team for Partnerships is set to hold their second Maths Deadlys competition aimed at Indigenous school students attending primary schools in the Cranebrook learning community. The Maths Deadlys, on Friday, March 15, will see up to 100 students meet together at the school to take part in the numeracy based competition. “We have actively been working with lots of members of the community to identify areas that we need to improve on in our local schools,” said Cristie Neill, Cranebrook High School teacher and co-chair for the school’s Action Team for Partnerships. “Numeracy is one of them, especially in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. “Maths Deadlys really is a community effort to raise the numeracy levels of Indigenous children in our area.” The competition consists of a number of light-hearted and fun activities throughout the day, with prizes to be won for the team of four who performs best on the day.
Local students will learn to love mathematics thanks to the “Maths Deadlys” competition at Cranebrook High School.
“We are looking to target the Indigenous students in the community but all we really want is to get all kids to have fun whilst learning maths,” Ms Neill said. The inaugural Maths Deadlys competition last year was a huge success but, with more students attending and a larger community involvement, this year
but with the community spirit and effort, this year’s Maths Deadlys will be a real success,” she said. The Action Team for Partnerships are looking for more people from the community to help out. Feel free to contact Ms Neill on 4729 0777.
is set to be much more successful. “Last year, one boy stood up, threw his hands in the air and said ‘oh my goodness, I just love maths’. It was great – just what we are really trying to achieve,” Ms Neill said. “Last year it was practically just our teachers organising it all and it was great
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“Th is is a story that has to be told,” said ‘Welcome Home Lightning Stone’ project leader, Elise Anthony. The Sydney Premiere of the play is at Upper Castlereagh Uniting Church on Old Castlereagh Road over the weekend of Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3. Bring a picnic blanket, family and friends, to enjoy what has been an unprecedented collaboration amongst Indigenous Blue Mountains artists. For bookings phone 0468 424 000 or visit www.welcomehomelightningstone. net.au for more details on this inspiring new local production.
arely a year after then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generation, Auntie Loretta Schuler became very concerned that over 40 children from families in Lightning Ridge had been removed by the Department of Community Services (DOCS). She decided to go to night school and get a job with the department, only to discover that correct procedures had not been followed and instigated proceedings to have the children returned. Th is inspirational story is retold in the play ‘Welcome Home Lightning Stone’.
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“Grow it, Pick It, Eat It” will be held at Mam re House in Orchard Hills on Sunday, Febr uary 24. It’s a great farm tour and lunch. For deta ils call 9670 5321.
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(2 positions) Part-Time Penrith NorWest Lincs Inc. is seeking two highly motivated professionals for challenging career in face to face financial counselling. Essential criteria: • Relevant qualifications/experience in addiction counselling. • Demonstrated self motivation and ability to work effectively within a team environment. • Highly developed oral and written communication skills. • Strong negotiation skills to deal effectively with our client base. • Willingness to undertake further studies. • Current NSW drivers licence Rates and conditions in accordance with the SCHADS Industry Award 2010. Applications close on 1 February 2013 and should be forwarded to: NorWest Lincs Inc. 218 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 or employment@norwest.org.au. For further information go to www.norwest.org.au or phone 02 9884 8711.
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or local seniors who are keen to hop on a bus and do a bit of travelling, Penrith RSL’s Travel Club is the perfect group to join. The club, which has been around for over 30 years has around 100 members, most of whom are retirees, looking for something to take up their newfound time and see the sights that they haven’t had a chance to see before retirement. “Most of us are retirees – we’re all a friendly lot and we get along well. If anyone wants to join, they are more than welcome,” said Vice President of Penrith RSL’s Travel Club, Daryl Bewley. The group takes day trips on the fourth Sunday of every month, visiting places that the
members are keen to see. Th is month’s trip, taking place this weekend, is to the Norman Lindsay Gallery and from there, they will make their way to Wentworth Falls for lunch, which is always included in the price. Next month the Club will be visiting the Royal Australian Mint. The places visited can be nearby however they often take a couple of hours worth of travel time but, according to the club secretary, Marilyn Moore, the trip is always worth it. “We have a lot of fun on each trip. Everybody chats the whole way there and there is a lot of atmosphere – there are always plenty of laughs too,” she said. The Travel Club plan for one weekend away
each year as well as an extended trip, usually around eight days, and this year the Club are currently planning for a trip to Ballarat, which will take place around October this year. “It is a great thing to be part of because you have the opportunity to go to places that you wouldn’t normally see, you are with good company and like minded people. There are plenty of singles and it is a great chance to go out as a group without being dependent on family,” Ms Moore said. To join, fi rstly, locals need to be a member of the Penrith RSL Club and from there, members can join for a $10 badge fee and $5 per year after that. For more information or to see a brochure, contact Ms Moore on 4722 2367.
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etirement is a time that is looked forward to by the majority of Australians however when questions arise around your superannuation, retirement does not look so relaxing. Over half of Australia’s seniors with knowledge of superannuation believe that the rules change too often, creating uncertainty and of these, those who are still working say that changes are tampering with their retirement plans. National Seniors Chief Executive, Michael O’Neill, said that the fi ndings are a warning to policy makers considering raiding superannuation to fund election promises. “Superannuation is still young and its reputation ultimately rests on its ability to produce promised goods: the retirement incomes Australians have sacrificed and planned for,” he said. “Governments can’t fl ip flop about and suddenly shift the goal posts as we near retirement. “Apart from undermining confidence in the system, it’s simply not fair. It sends a message to younger generations that what they buy into today could, on a political whim, look vastly different 30 years down the track.” The statistics come as part of a survey undertaken by National Seniors Australia where over 3,000 Australians, aged 45 to 74 were interviewed for the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre’s Barriers to Mature Age Labour Force Engagement in Australia report. Comments: 4722 2998.
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his week we’re pleased to introduce our fi rst regular senior living column, which will share tips for over 55’s on a range of topics – from healthy ageing to home design and entertainment. More and more, the reality of ‘retirement’ in modern Australia is changing. Once again Baby Boomers – who introduced rock and roll and landed on the moon – are playing by their own rules and redefi ning what it means to be retired. Traditionally, retirement was seen as a time to do less and less. These days, it’s seen as a time to do more of the things you always wanted to do but never had time for. While the retirement age used to be around 65, today more people in their fi fties are choosing to enjoy their life, their money and their freedom while they still can. With an increasingly discerning demographic seeking the freedom to choose a lifestyle that fits their needs and preferences, retirement living choices have changed considerably in recent years. Facilities like indoor heated pools, spas, fully equipped gyms and business centres are now a standard requirement for lots of retirees, with many seeking retirement communities that enable them to be as
active and involved as they choose. And, you might be surprised, they are affordable. So, over the next few weeks we will focus on what retirement living really means and in doing so debunk some of the myths that surround this exciting time in your life. The fi rst important thing to note is a retirement community is considerably different from a nursing home. When deciding where you want to live, make sure you understand the difference between the two. Retirement villages are an independent living option. You buy the right to live in a retirement village under various types of contracts. Th is is different to aged care where you receive full care and the fees are regulated by Government. If you want to spend less time on maintenance activities and more time doing the things you enjoy, a retirement village may be a good option for you. Moving to a retirement village allows you to live in a community with other likeminded people and provides access to services, different facilities, a range of social functions and a network of friends. For further information on retirement living please visit the Australian Government website at: www.seniors. gov.au.
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The number of people with dementia in NSW is set to increase by more than 20 per cent.
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the CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia NSW, John Watkins, is calling for the NSW State Government to fully fund the NSW Dementia Services Framework Implementation Plan in the 2013-2014 State Budget. “Th is plan has been well researched and is a comprehensive approach to dealing with dementia across NSW,” Mr Watkins said. The plan tackles areas including diagnosis, management and support of people with dementia and their carers in the home, hospital and residential aged care, right through to palliative care.
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‘Live From Studio A – A Celebration of Australian Music’. Past performers at the Premier’s Gala Concert include Ian Stenlake, Jean Kittson, Lucy Durack, Debra Byrne, Fiona O’Loughlin, Jonathan Biggins, Rhonda Burchmore, Todd McKenney, Denise Scott, Doug Parkinson, Tamsin Carroll and Damian Leith. These tickets will be available online at www.ticketmaster.com.au or by phoning 1300 855 501. 2013 NSW Seniors Week runs from March 17 to March 24 and will feature over 900 events across the state.
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ince 1871 the Harris family has been committed to growing fresh produce for Australians. For over 40 years they have held the value that Australian families should be provided with the freshest fruit and vegetables. New research shows that Aussies don’t know where their fruit and vegetables come from, which is why Harris Farm Markets is launching the world’s fi rst ever ‘Fan Grown Crop’. Th is strategy aims to help reconnect Aussies with their food and help them understand what they are eating. Tristan Harris, Director of Buying and Marketing of Harris Farm said: “We had done some research that basically saw that Australians were out of touch with where their
fruit and vegetables came from, the growing of the product and how long it took to get delivered to the store”. Harris Farm Markets is introducing this initiative to help educate Aussies on the whole journey from farm to store. “Ironically technology is taking us away from where our food is grown so we are going to use technology to change that and get people more involved with how their food is grown,” Mr Harris said. People who join the Facebook page can help cultivate a real crop of vegetables and be involved in making choices from what crop is grown to actual farming decisions. Th is application aims to provide an online experience that will help locals get back in touch with farms
by becoming virtual farmers themselves. Once all vegetables have been harvested, fans will then be encouraged to go to their selected store to collect a piece of their product they helped to produce. Yesterday (February 21), head farmer Kwok Hing started planting the fi rst Leeks, followed by Buk Choy and Broccoli. These vegetables will be in store within 12 to 18 hours of being picked. “Our turnover process is something that we are really proud of, we have a warehouse that we only use for a few hours because we have a four hour turnaround. By 10am all of our vegetables are gone,” Mr Harris said. He said the overall result of the initiative will be an educated public eating fresh vegetables. - Lauren Tesolin
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Misunderstandings are likely in relationships over the next three weeks, if they are not handled with diplomacy break-ups are likely. By considering your lover’s thoughts and ideas you can sidestep most issues. Children are likely to be a cause of concern, perhaps one of your offspring is being bullied by an older child at school or elsewhere and needs your help to become more assertive.
When it comes to family and property matters there will be a good deal of confusion and muddle. It’s important to bear this in mind, particularly if you’re buying a home or renovating. Make sure that you aren’t totally ruled by your heart or you could make a major mistake. Listen to your common sense as you are certainly going to need it. Your mother or an older female family member may be the source of concern, but don’t over-react.
The planets suggest that you’ll only damage your own prospects if you insist on sticking in a rut or with one train of thought. You must escape from the mental restrictions you have built around yourself. Among them are the bouts of jealousy or envy which eat you up inside, many of which are based on certain people who would like nothing more than to turn you against someone they want to get at.
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Confusing mercury retrograde conjuncts deceptive neptune in pisces.
Your home and family may begin to resemble a nest of ego maniacs and it will be necessary for you to take a cold but practical approach to certain decisions. Th is will mean confronting faults and difficult truths in yourself as well as others, which may bring you some moments of anxiety but, believe it or not, you will ultimately see your confidence flourishing. If you are out and about try not to over indulge in alcohol, especially if you are driving!
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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
Destiny or fate, whatever you like to call it, seems to have been sufficiently unkind lately, leaving you wondering if you are the target of a campaign of dirty tricks. But set aside such worries or suspicions as that imagination of yours is running away with you. However, since events will soon weave themselves into something remarkable, all you basically need is some of that splendid patience and determination.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
Problems and difficulties are likely regarding certain friendships as some of the people in your life are going to be grumpy, stressed out and self-absorbed. However, it is not up to you to resolve other people’s problems, therefore don’t allow yourself to become overly involved. It may be necessary for you to step back and give them the space to resolve their own dilemmas.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
There could be some almighty blunders on the work front and it will certainly pay to double check everything you are working on so that if this should occur it will be the fault of other people rather than yourself. In fact certain workmates, contacts and colleagues could be disgruntled and uncooperative and because of this the only way to fly is solo. You also need to be careful of making a rod for your own back by overloading your schedule.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Delays and hold-ups are likely with travel plans, the car may run out of petrol or breakdown at the most inconvenient time. The public transport you depend upon may suddenly disappear off the face of the earth and that fl ight you have booked may be held up indefi nitely. To avoid confusion or frustration be certain to double check all arrangements. Also patience is going to be a dirty word, but be careful of turning into a dictator.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Complications are likely re: joint fi nances, loans, legal issues, insurance claims, payments and other partnership arrangements. However, you need to avoid getting into wrangles with bureaucrats, officials and other people, no matter how strong your desire is to put them in their place, as this will only make a difficult situation worse. You also need to be careful of breaking any laws as the police will have you fi rmly in their sights!
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You have to admit Pisces, you are not always the easiest person to deal with and right now you are determined to impose your ideas and thoughts on other people, creating a stir both at home and at work, resulting in you being told that you are stubborn, short-sighted and making trouble. Perhaps there could be some truth in what is being said, so be certain to look at the way you are dealing with other people and try not to over-react.
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The importance of bacteria
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ome people are not sure just how incredibly important a role bacteria plays in our bodies. If your gut bacteria are not functioning well then it’s a sure bet you will be sick and then also suffer long term effects from things like poor digestion of nutrients, allergies and auto immune disease. An article on some research from the University of Adelaide published this week in The Australian is just one example of the many ways we are affected. It stated, “People can brush their teeth as much as they like, but our mouths will never be as healthy as those of our ancient ancestors.” That statement comes down to the fact that with so much processed food around, there’s a decreased amount of good bacteria in the human mouth. That results in all sorts of problems including tooth decay and gum disease. Th is week, Professor Alan Cooper, director of the University of Adelaide Centre for Ancient DNA, said the human mouth is in “a permanent state of disease”. A team led by Prof Cooper’s centre has published research in the journal Nature Genetics. They studied teeth from prehistoric northern European human skeletons and found oral bacteria in modern man are much less diverse than historic populations.
The research found that even things like obesity, autism and diabetes can be linked to the loss of diversity in bacteria. So what can you do? It’s pretty simple, really. You need to eat the right foods. Processed sugars need to be out, and so do carbohydrates. Organic, locally produced fresh foods are the answer and they are much easier to fi nd than you might think. In addition, as the professor himself said, kids need to get out and get dirty! Let them play! Hiding kids away from playing in the dirt or outside is creating a major problem, as is the over-use of antibiotics. And you know that mouthwash that you think is doing you so good? Well the article this week said, and it’s right, that it might be doing you more harm than good by removing the diversity that can suppress disease-causing bacteria. Bacteria is so vitally important. Do your research.
hanks for the emails on last week’s column, it’s sad but true people are getting sick and unwell because their nutrition knowledge is based on misleading or just blatantly wrong advertising. Or based on ‘experts’ in the media regurgitating the same old ‘low fat, eat lots of carbs or this new processed food’ and any of the other wonderful advice that has got us to the fi rst time in human history where the leading causes of death are self infl icted! Th is week I was asked about staying motivated. Someone started an all out fitness kick and trained twice a day for a week but by the second week are doing less than they ever have! I think it’s important to be realistic about your goals and commitments. It’s been said for many years ‘the best way to get someone to do something is make them want to do it’. The same is true for your fitness program. I’ve seen people force themselves onto a treadmill at 6am in the morning then say I just don’t like exercise. What they don’t like is looking at the treadmill clock ticking down running on the spot for an hour. Organise a game of tennis, buy a mountain bike. Try out paddling at the Regatta Centre. There are a hundred ways to get active. The other important thing is progress
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slowly. At fi rst your new resolve to get fit is fragile, even though you’re feeling positive this time you’re going to do it! It has no habit behind it, you might have bad associations to exercise already, you may have already failed before and maybe others around you are not very encouraging. You’re getting sore from doing too much; it’s very easy to lose that initial resolve. You have to be very careful to keep it alive then get it growing. Compare it to making a campfi re. You don’t light a match then put a few telegraph poles on top of it. Then say ‘see, I can’t make campfi res’. You have to feed it appropriately, small easy burning things that get the flame even bigger. Only when it’s ready you put a bit more on. Same for exercise: guide yourself by how you feel, better to do something you like and increase it when you feel ready. It’s a long term enjoyable change.
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by Katherine Tweed
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aybe it is just me but has anyone else noticed that in a matter of days, stores have gone from stocking summer dresses, shorts and singlets to stocking tights, jumpers and coats? We still have a week to go and, with weather like this, it certainly feels like the new season is about to arrive but as far as fashion is concerned, summer is long gone. I love the in-between seasons, they always arrive at the right time – autumn always comes just as I am getting over the hot weather, wearing sandals and constantly re-applying sunscreen. I am just busting to pull out my jeans, my overcoats and layer my clothing; it is going to be a great season. For autumn/winter 2013 we are looking at deep colours, intricate patterns, quirky accessories and some really interesting cuts. Be ready for stores to be full of deep reds, dark blues and signature pieces featuring both black and brown in their design – last autumn it was the pastel colours that took over the industry but this year we are looking at much deeper, darker tones. These colours are swirled together in intricate and busy patterns, think paisley, which makes for beautiful tops and flowing skirts. When you think about accessories for this season, you can’t go past a pair of leather gloves – not only do they look classy but they are incredibly good at keeping your hands warm and toasty and if you can’t afford to spend a mint on authentic leather, there are plenty of faux leather designs out there that look just as good as the real thing. The leading style for the season is knee length. Expect to see tailored knee length skirts this season and teamed with one of the many knee length coats that are hitting stores, you are sure to have the perfect look for the cooler months. I predict that we will see a few come-backs from the last autumn/winter season particularly things like textured stockings and the parka.
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Walking proud
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ALL ABOUT FEET
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seek the limelight in any way. They are simply happy to do the 170km walk every year from Bathurst to Blaxland, raise money and pass it on the many charities who work tirelessly to help the less fortunate people of our community. The hospitals, the soup kitchens, the children’s organisations that work so hard to assist our kids with special needs, and so many more. When you see this side of life, and are involved with people who are also willing to do what it takes to help, it truly makes you proud to have grown up in Penrith and the Blue Mountains.
have to say that I really enjoy writing this article and the knowledge that there are readers out there who appreciate the information I put out every week makes me feel so motivated to produce something that will help you guys a little. However sometimes I just want to write about something that has touched me or made me feel good. Five years ago I embarked on a journey with a bunch of gentlemen that are well known within our community, leaders within their own fields who have grown up in Penrith and surrounding areas. They had formed a charity with the charter to raise funds to help the less fortunate amongst us. The fi rst year they walked from Blaxland to Bathurst and found the going incredibly tough. Several of them had the entire soles of their feet blistered and they were all in an immense amount of pain. The following year they asked me to join the walk in order to keep their feet fit throughout the event. We reversed the walk heading home from Bathurst and I have been walking with them every year since then. As a collective we have raised over half a million dollars. I’m so proud to be a part of this group of people who are returning some of the good fortune they have had whilst working very hard within our community. I cannot say things like that while walking or having a quiet drink with any of these guys, because they are so humble and do not
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ewly released diet guidelines now have, for the fi rst time, advice to limit added sugar intake and choose ‘good’ fats over ‘bad’ fats. These guidelines were released from the Government’s Health and Medical Research Council. Th is is fantastic news as these two points regarding sugar and fats address areas I perceive to be massively misunderstood in the general public. Added sugar intake has been linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other serious conditions. One way to reduce your sugar intake without eating less is to cut back on soft drinks, alcohol and fruit juice. Choosing water or low sugar drinks is also a simple way to cut your calorie intake and lose weight. I’m please that the message about fats now focuses on replacing bad fats, like saturated fats, with good fats such as those provided by avocados, nuts, olive oil and fish. Previously I have felt that many people I talk to believe that all fats are bad and should be removed from their diet altogether. Th is belief was especially widespread with the popularity of ‘low fat’ diets and food products. Good fats help produce good cholesterol in the body which is essential in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. In fact, increasing
your intake of good fats can lower the levels of bad cholesterol in your body. They also provide essential nutrients in the body and help protect against heart disease. In summary, the new Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods including fruit, vegetables, grains, lean meats and dairy while drinking plenty of water. They also say to limit your added sugar, salt, alcohol intake and saturated fats such as butter and cream. Instead, choose good fats such as olive and canola oil, avocado and nuts. More information on the Australian Dietary Guidelines can be found here: www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/ publications/n55.
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Amazing Grace roof or caused a crack in their wall. If damage has occurred then a dilapidation report can help in calculating the right amount of compensation by comparing the adjacent property before any works commenced (prior to the damage) and after the damage has occurred. A dilapidation report can also make sure you are not held responsible for any damage not caused by your renovation. If you are not adequately prepared, a renovation can easily come back to haunt you; a dilapidation report is a very handy item to have in the event your renovation causes damage to your neighbour’s property.
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any will know the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’. Written by John Newton in 1779, it is said to be one of the most recognisable songs in the Englishspeaking world, perhaps being performed a stunning 10 million times annually! While it is very well known, the story behind the song is perhaps less well known. In the 1700’s Newton was involved in the Atlantic slave trade until in the middle of a huge storm at sea, he called out to God for mercy. When the storm calmed, Newton began to read the Bible. As the truth of God’s word became clear to him, it completely transformed Newton’s life. Th is transformation in time led to Newton writing the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’, which continues to be so powerful in its influence today. Here are the words, which reveal the incredible impact that God’s amazing grace and kindness had on John Newton. “Amazing grace – how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I fi rst believed. Th rough many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace
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Lot 2235, Katandra Place Builder: Kurmond Homes
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- Spacious kitchen area
- Generous open plan living area
- Modern kitchen with walk-in pantry
- Designer kitchen with walk-in pantry
- Family & meals leading into alfresco
- Family & dining with study nook
- Separate home theatre room
- Modern lounge room
- Separate lounge room
- Stencil concrete driveway & path to front entry
- Living and dining combined area
- Spacious open plan layout
$498,700*
$490,800*
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CRANEBROOK So Much To Offer
• 4 large bedrooms all with built-ins + ceiling fans • master bedroom with ensuite + walk-in robe • formal entry + formal lounge|dining + bay windows • gourmet style kitchen + walk-in pantry + breakfast bar + gas cooking • informal dining off kitchen + spacious family room + split system a/c • double garage + internal access + ample storage + concrete driveway & paths • 1 bedroom granny flat + kitchenette + bathroom + laundry • undercover entertainment area + timber decking + side access • fully landscaped + garden shedding + large usable yard Masterfully built with impeccable presentation, this fabulous family home has so much to offer. With spacious interiors, flexible floor plan, this property is tailor made for the large growing family. Featuring custom design granny flat, side access and cul-de-sac position and so much more. Don’t delay call to book your viewing today.
INSPECT: Saturday 3.00-3.40pm - 1 Crossandra Place
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JORDAN SPRINGS Top Of The Line
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696m2
GLENMORE PARK Low Maintenance Living
This single level duplex caters to the leisure-driven lifestyle of casual entertainment with comfortable light filled interiors and private outdoor areas, peacefully nestled in a well established, quiet location of Glenmore Park. Call today to book your inspection.
INSPECT: Saturday 1.00-1.40pm - 2/31 Bluebell Close
offers over $559,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
4 spacious bedrooms all with built-ins master bedroom with walk-in robe and stunning ensuite magnificent formal entry + designated home theatre room combined family | meals and stunning kitchen areas enormous kitchen + walk-in pantry + stone bench tops + breakfast bar | island bench + ample storage & bench space children’s activity room + custom desks + high set ceilings + r/c ducted air conditioning double garage + remote access + internal access + rear undercover alfresco with hardwood decking + front undercover patio
BLAXLAND A Lovely Renovation
GLENBROOK Outstanding Quality
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offers over $319,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
• 4 great size bedrooms • master bedroom with updated ensuite enjoys a stunning aspect with natural light • formal entry + combined formal lounge & dining with bay window • gorgeous gourmet kitchen + dishwasher + spacious cupboard areas + dual sink • informal dining + r/c ducted air conditioning + ceiling fans throughout • renovated three way bathroom + floor to ceiling tiles + ample storage • double garage + remote door + drive thru access + workshop|studio area • utility room + 3rd toilet + 3rd shower + more storage + water tanks + large laundry • rear lane access + fully landscaped gardens + stunning location
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• 3 nice size bedrooms • good size lounge room and separate dining area • study space or meals/breakfast area • polished timber floors throughout • lovely under main roof verandah • fully fenced yard with automatic front gate • a short walk to shops, train station and schools
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Boasting a desirable Glenbrook address in a peaceful cul-de-sac location, and a lifestyle of carefree character and tranquillity, this impressive family home effortlessly blends traditional charm with modern liveability. Situated on a large parcel of land with impeccable presentation, this home is a must to inspect. Call today to book your exclusive appointment.
PENRITH
Prestigious Nepean Avenue
This lovely presented 3 bedroom home has been well cared for and is situated close to schools, shops and transport. Positioned on a large flat block that’s fully fenced this home is ideal for a young family. Freshly painted throughout, polished floors and air conditioning are a just a few inclusions this property boasts. Call to arrange your inspection.
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Built and designed by award winning builder McDonald Jones Homes, this brand new fabulous single level family home could be yours. Due to unforeseen circumstance, the owners are selling this gorgeous home and are hoping it becomes your dream. Featuring outstanding fixtures and fittings throughout, stunning floor plan and central location in the Jordan Springs estate. Call today to find out more about this fabulous package. 4 weeks until completion.
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• 3 bedrooms - master with built-in • formal lounge + air conditioning • compact kitchen area + combined dining • single garage + internal access • sizeable rear courtyard + landscape front/rear
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800m2
offers over $449,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
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916m2
Offers over $599,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
• 2 large bedrooms + study • formal entry + formal lounge & dining areas • updated bathroom + spacious kitchen + pantry • internal laundry + undercover entertainment area • private setting front | rear yards + riverbank steps • single carport + fully landscaped gardens Set against the picturesque Nepean River, this unrenovated 2 bedroom, plus study cottage is exceptionally quiet and private, providing endless possibilities to capitalise on the prime Nepean Avenue location. Call Paul Dukes today to book your exclusive viewing.
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1157m2
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Working Class Man
4 large bedrooms all with built-ins master bedroom with ensuite + walk-in robe formal entry + formal lounge & dining area gorgeous renovated timber kitchen + server + dishwasher huge family room + bar area + r/c ducted air conditioning + ceiling fans + wood fire place • undercover entertainment area + in ground pool + detached gazebo • massive 15.24 metres x 18.29 metres shed + 3 phase power + 10 inch (30 mpa) concrete • ample parking + cul-de-sac location + flat arable land Located on approx 5 acres of usable arable land, this spacious family home is a must to inspect. Featuring 4 large bedrooms, multiple living areas, in ground pool and enormous shed | workshop. This property is ideal for tradesperson, truck storage or business. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.
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As you turn down the wide private driveway past the Jacaranda you can feel the serenity of the park-like settings washing over you. With high fencing, established trees and shrubs, open lawn space, in-ground pool and outdoor entertaining areas it provides the perfect backdrop for a fantastic family lifestyle and memorable gatherings. In a truly private setting and with enough room for cricket, footy and the bikes your kids will love you for it too. A truly rare offering sure to be sought after by many so be swift to inspect.
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offers over $999,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
single level home on a big 1456m2 (approx.) perfectly level block 4 bedrooms plus study; master bedroom with large renovated en-suite open plan living room with bi-fold doors opening to poolside courtyard delightful cabana by the fully fenced in-ground pool 7.1 x 6.4 (approx.) double garage under main roof with in-roof storage adaptable floor plan could provide for extra living room or bedrooms
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1456m2
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Large Family Home With Granny Flat 3/4 good size bedrooms large separate living areas renovated bathroom and ensuite attached self contained 1 bedroom granny flat solid timber kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops • double carport in-ground pool and fully fenced yard • a short walk to shops, schools and transport
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626m2
offers over $529,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
4 nice size bedrooms with built in robes main bedroom with ensuite 3 Large separate living areas home office/study room gorgeous hardwood timber flooring and ducted air con throughout double garage and loads of storage space manicured gardens and a fully fenced yard
This beautifully presented 4 bedroom family home will surely impress even the most fastidious of people. Large open plan living areas, nicely renovated kitchen, large master bathroom and ensuite. This property offers a flexible floorplan, ducted air-conditioning, solid timber flooring, and beautifully maintained gardens, positioned close to shops schools and transport makes this home a must to see.
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Immaculate Family Home
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A beautifully presented single level family home in one of the finest streets in the area. Offering 3/4 good size bedrooms main with ensuite, large separate living areas, hardwood flooring and ducted air con throughout. This home also offers a brilliant 1 bedroom self contained granny flat with separate access, an in-ground pool, undercover BBQ area and a fully fenced rear yard. Call to arrange your inspection.
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Cranebrook 30 Bluebird Road The Perfect Family Home on 625m2 Block * Modern kitchen * Resort sized entertaining area * Inground pool + 2.5 car garage * Formal dining & separate family room * Perfect north facing home * Renovated bathrooms * Huge master bedroom with balcony
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Cranebrook Want To Live With Water Views * 2 year old Rawson built home * Backs onto lake with views * Alfresco area, kitchen with dishwasher * 3 living area’s, ducted air. * Master with balcony * Use of Estate’s community facilities
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* 3 living areas * 1.5 garage + triple carport * 739m2 block * 3 water tanks & garden shed * Sprinkler system * 2 toilets + 3 air conds
* Security complex – ground floor * Secure parking & storage area * Large living area & separate dining & ensuite * Large front patio * Strata $404.45 per quarter * Inspections Tuesday 4-5pm - Call Steve Jackson
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Emu Plains 5 Nixon Street A Beautifully Kept Home
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Cranebrook
Cranebrook 93 Gannet Drive
Penrith
Penrith
* 535m2 level block * Surrounded by walkways & water * Walking distance to the community facilities * Minutes to Penrith CBD
* Gourmet chef’s kitchen * Stainless steel appliances * Dishwasher & air cond. * Lock up garage + courtyard area * Use of the estates community facilities * Currently tenanted paying $350 pw
* Spacious ground floor 2 bedroom unit * Built-ins to both bedrooms * Modern gourmet kitchen * Roomy bathroom with support * Generous living area with quality carpet throughout
*566.9 m2 vacant block in Lemongrove area *Save on demolition costs *Current DA Approval for home *Suited for a narrow design *Plans available upon request *Best priced block in Central Penrith
Sale $285,000 View By Appointment Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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St Clair 7 Mint Close Cul- De- Sac Location • 4 bedrooms + rumpus room • 2 bathrooms • Separate entrance for in law accommodation. • Block size 562 sqm • Current rent $400.00 pw – lease expires 26/4/13 • Huge entertaining area or 4 car carport
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First Home Buyer’s will love this home !! • New kitchen & bathroom • Large screened enclosure • Fully fenced above ground pool • Detached garage + carport • Separate undercover entertaining area • 565 sqm block & expected rent return $430 pw
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Jamisontown 151 York Road
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$289,000
INVEST IN THIS!
With a fantastic tenant already occupying, this modern apartment awaits. Located within walking distance to most amenities, this property features two very good size bedrooms, an ensuite to the master, built in wardrobes to both bedrooms, a fantastic size lounge room, dining area, lovely kitchen and bathroom plus the comfort of air conditioning. With the complex being well under ten years old and also having the benefit of secure underground parking, an inspection is a must!
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 23rd 12.00 to 12.40pm & Sun 24th 11.00-11.40am 26 Brown Street
PENRITH
$675,000
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, (one current used as a library), large open planned living areas, a parents retreat off the master bed with a lovely balcony, (has views of the mountains), 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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INVESTORS! CIRCLE THIS ONE!
Features in this property are two bedrooms, built-in 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
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This solid red brick veneer home has three bedrooms, one with a built-in robe. There is a good sized L shaped dining and lounge room, plus dining area off the kitchen onto the patio where this is an external laundry and second toilet. The bathroom has a separate toilet and shower area, and the home comes with ceiling fans and split system air conditioning. There is also a single garage which has drive through access to the backyard. Zoned 2C this is one not to be missed so call now. (Agent Declares Interest)
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LIFESTYLE AT NEPEAN SHORES
CURRENTLY RETURNING $290.00PW
COTTAGE STYLE CHARM
Offering three bedrooms, the main has walk in robe and wall air, and there are built ins to the other two bedrooms. The open kitchen and lounge also with air, plus there is a good sized dining family area. A good sized verandah and carport, plus the use of the complex facilities.
Located moments from Penrith is this 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. Basement parking, split system air conditioning, built in robe and an elevated balcony are just some of the features on offer.
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.
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 23rd 1.00 to 1.40pm 3/6 Warwick Street
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OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY
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$275,000
GREAT VALUE!
Located close to all amenities, this amazing townhouse awaits. With no common walls with other properties, this home features two good size bedrooms, walk in robe to master plus a built in to the other, good size lounge room, meals area and a lovely kitchen plus the comfort of split system air conditioning. Add to this the garage, second toilet downstairs, the good size courtyard and the complex being secure, this property is definitely one not to be missed! So call today before it’s too late!
PENRITH
OFFERS OVER $349,950
SINGLE LEVEL IN WARWICK ST
In a complex of just four is this unassuming villa that will offer the opportunity to live a low maintenance lifestyle in the heart of Penrith. The property enjoys an open plan lounge and dining area, three bedrooms, an internal laundry and the comfort of split system air conditioning. The courtyard has been improved by a wonderful timber decking which will offer a great place to enjoy a quiet cuppa. The single garage completes this sought after package. Call now for an inspection or watch for open home times
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Blaxland
Glenbrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
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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
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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 and maintained this one will go straight to the top of your list. Call now to book an appointment.
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$499,000
The floor plan enjoys a wonderful easy flow with three spacious bedrooms with built-ins, main with en-suite and walk-in robe, there are two separate living areas, the second living area forms part of the kitchen and entertaining area of the home which enjoys three meter high ceilings leading out to the rear entertaining deck. With all the designer must haves, such as CeasarStone benchtops, porcelain tiles, floor to ceiling tiles in the en-suite and main bathroom, ducted air, alarm, 900mm stainless steel appliances and so much more.
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DON’T MISS OUT!
Situated in a quiet cul de sac location, close to schools and transport, is this immaculate one story residence. Boasting four good sized bedrooms all with built ins, en suite to main, family room as well as lounge/dining room for plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy. Other enticing features are ducted air-conditioning for those warmer months, gas appliances in the kitchen, shed and water tank as well as a fully fenced and well manicured yard for the kids and pets to spread out. Be sure to book an inspection so you don’t miss out!
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SURPRISE - TWO FOR ONE!
With this package you can set yourself and your family up in the main residence, and Nanny and Poppy in the two bedroom smaller residence, or maybe a second income to help with the mortgage. The main dwelling is a Beechwood Barossa design consisting of four bedrooms, ensuite, built in robes, formal lounge and dining, games room and an undercover entertaining area. Other features are air conditioning and a double garage. The separate second home has two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and large living with split air.
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 23rd 1.00 to 1.40pm 33 Bellevue Road OFFERS OVER $799,950
EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE – RIVERSIDE ADDRESS
Expertly transformed the two storey residence offers a flexible floor plan that can be altered to suit the everyday needs of your growing family. The kitchen and bathroom have been tastefully renovated; both are well appointed and compliment the fresh carpet and modern feel throughout. Offering four bedrooms, built in wardrobes, theatre room and the comfort of air conditioning. Entertain lavishly on the elevated balcony or absorb the water views from the lower level. Situated moments from the Coffee Club, motorway access and boat ramp.
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$849,000
IMMACULATE FAMILY ENTERTAINER!
Perfect for the family who loves to entertain, with the spacious floor plan offering four bedrooms plus a study and three living areas. The home boasts a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass splashback and CaesarStone bench tops and three bathrooms. With amazing extra features including a CCTV security system, ducted air, a second driveway to a large garage as well as a double garage with internal access under the main roof, a one off designer infinity edge pool and a vergola... all situated on a private one acre (approximately).
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$879,000
MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!
Oozing style, this 52sq (approximately) full brick family home is an outstanding package. Less than 10 years of age this is a lifestyle opportunity second to none and enjoys a fully landscaped one acre parcel. Features abound with five bedrooms plus a study, three bathrooms, three living areas, pool and entertaining facilities along with a paddock. All the luxury inclusions are here with ducted air, a three to four car garage, side access, spa baths and stone bench tops! - Agent Declares Interest.
MULGOA
OFFERS OVER $1,050,000
NO NEIGHBOURS AND WHAT A SHED!
Situated on just under four acres there is a four bedroom, two bathroom, double garage home featuring, an alarm, built-in’s to all bedrooms, en suite to main, ducted air, a covered entertaining area with built-in barbeque and even a large detached games room. The house is currently tenanted at $580 per week to quality tenants. For the horse lover there are four fenced paddocks, a feed shed and three stables. There is also a dog run on the property! The real gem with this property is the enormous shed.
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
4735 2121
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In a fantastic location in North Cranebrook on an approximate 794sqm block this home boasts four bedrooms. All with built-in robes, great size and open plan living areas, plus ensuite, renovated kitchen and internal laundry. Outside includes a large entertaining area for those social gatherings, double garage with drive through access, and the added bonus of side access for the trailer or boat. All of this finished off with a sparkling inground pool. What more could you want?
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THE SPACIOUS ENTERTAINER
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 kitchen with caesar stone bench tops, as well as floating timber floors, and ducted air conditioning. Outside there is a massive undercover entertaining area, and a double garage which has one half converted and ideal for a teenage/in law retreat that could be converted back quite easily. There is also plenty of room for trucks or caravans, and is located in a very popular North Cranebrook location.
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CRANEBROOK
$485,000
COMPLETELY RENOVATED, NORTH CRANEBROOK Presentation is astounding with built-in robes to three of the four bedrooms, and the main boasting ensuite and walk-in robe. There is formal lounge and dining with a second living area. There is side access with carport and internal access from the single garage and undercover entertaining area, plus grassed and fully landscaped yard.
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ELEGANCE + CHARACTER = STYLE Consisting of three bedrooms, two with built-in robes, and the main boasting walk-in robe and ensuite. There is a gorgeous kitchen which overlooks the open plan living area, modern bathroom, plus internal laundry. There is data cabling to all rooms, and energy sufficient LED lighting throughout. Outside boasts an alfresco, single garage, and access to community facilities.
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OFFERS OVER $579,950
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE EDEN BRAE MEMPHIS This wonderfully designed home is only 18 months old with a large main bedroom, walk-in robe and ensuite. The other three bedrooms are also very large with double built-in robes. This home has lounge, separate formal dining, and kitchen, plus second dining, family area, and rumpus room.
CRANEBROOK
OFFERS OVER $765,000
Located 10 minutes from Penrith CBD is this home boasting four bedrooms with built-in robes to three, plus walk-in robe and ensuite to the main. Including three bathrooms, two living areas, plus a neat 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 there is an 11x7 metre shed at the rear for workshop and larger vehicles. There is an inground pool, plus a large undercover entertaining area. All this within walking distance to schools, shops, and public transport.
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$590,000
ONE ACRE - PERFECT LOCATION!
SIMPLY LOCATION AND VALUE
In one of the most popular spots in North Cranebrook this property has a number of features regarding the development of the block. Including strata development with council approval, move quickly to avoid disappointment. Close to schools, shops, and transport look no further to build your dream home.
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CRANEBROOK
$399,950
HOT PROPERTY
This three bedroom home with built-in robes is fabulously presented, so all you really have to do is move the furniture in. The home has a large L shaped dining and lounge area, then a second living area if you wish. The home is freshly painted with new carpet, with general maintenance on the yard and outside the home. There is split system air conditioning and a gas heater as extras. There is also a double garage, and the home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in North Cranebrook close to schools, shops, and public transport.
CRANEBROOK
OFFERS OVER 285,000
BITA WORK -LOTA GAIN
With rental demand in this popular suburb always high, you can be assured of quality tenants, high returns, and future capital gain. So whether you are looking to invest, or step into the market for your first home then look no further. Boasting three bedrooms all with built-in robes, large living and dining with a neat and tidy kitchen and bathroom. Outside includes a single garage with a low maintenance yard. All this and much more. Give your local Cranebrook agent a call to book your private inspection.
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
4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 4733 6999 www.jimaitken.com.au
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
4722 5000 WW405
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EMU PLAINS
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OFFERS OVER $459,950
With so much more than can be seen from the modern facade and with homes in Emu Plains as nice as this walking out the door fast, this is a wonderful opportunity to secure this updated three bedroom home. Featuring built-in wardrobes, three split system air conditioners, sparkling tiled flooring, stunning bathroom with free standing bath, modern kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking. The second living area sprawls out to the decked entertaining area all resting on a 696sqm (approximate) block. Not only is there a single lock up garage under the main roof there is also a HUGE triple detached garage with power and plumbing perfect for extra storage or home business. This property will not last. Call today for your private viewing!
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OFFERS OVER $699,950
EXCITING LIFESTYLE – GOLFERS DELIGHT
Nestled in a tightly held position of Leonay is an astonishing residence that neighbours the golf course in a position that is only moments from the highly sought River Road precinct. Beyond the modern façade is a family friendly layout that combines formal and informal living spaces with three bedrooms and a study/office. The master suite enjoys a green, leafy outlook and is complimented by an ensuite. The kitchen is the home’s centrepiece and boasts an island bench and a wonderful freestanding oven. Social gatherings will be a breeze whether it is poolside, under the entertaining area or in the comfort of the ducted air conditioning. With very little opportunity to reside in these locations this deserves your immediate attention
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$449,950
WONDERFUL HOME – HANDY LOCATION
THIS DESERVES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
The floor plan comprises three bedrooms with a lounge and dining area, updated kitchen and the bonus of an optional study/kids area. The rear yard easily accommodates the oversized detached garage, carport and covered sitting area. Established gardens compliment the grassed area and completes this wonderful package.
Renovated throughout you’ll be impressed by the size that this three bedroom floor plan has to offer. All bedrooms have built in robes, there is direct bathroom access from the main bedroom, formal and informal areas and wonderful slate flooring throughout.
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WITH IN GROUND POOL All three bedrooms have built in robes, the kitchen and bathroom have been updated and there is the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The family room leads out to the stunning in ground pool and spacious entertaining area.
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 23rd 12.00 to 12.40pm 2/38 Nepean Street
EMU PLAINS
$429,950
EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $449,950
APPROX 400M TO THE RIVER
CUL DE SAC + IN GROUND POOL
Resting on over 680sqm of land is this much loved family home. The traditional three bedroom design is complimented by split system air conditioning, a wonderful enclosed sunroom for entertaining and a single garage. The back yard can be entered via side access that easily accommodates the sparkling in ground pool. Positioned in a whisper quiet cul de sac that offers easy access to the Lennox Centre and sporting fields this deserves your immediate attention. Call now to book an appointment.
The floor plan comprises three bedrooms with an ensuite to the main, built in robes, a downstairs toilet, ducted air conditioning, ducted vacuum and internal access to the garage. The entertaining area will accommodate a variety of social gatherings and compliments the modern theme throughout.
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AN EMU PLAINS CLASSIC The traditional floor plan comprises three bedrooms with a spacious lounge and dining room; there is a meals area off the kitchen and the advantage of an internal laundry with all enjoying the comfort of ducted air conditioning. The backyard will be a haven for the hounds and can also be entered through side access.
EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $349,950
EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $359,950
ALL AT ONE’S FINGERTIPS
LOOK WHAT WE’VE FOUND
Downsize in style with this well presented three bedroom villa. Features include built in robes, split system air conditioning and a lock up garage. Open plan in design and offering great proportions throughout, you will be doing well to find a better opportunity for a care free lifestyle. The existing tenancy agreement has expired which means this will please astute investors along with owner occupiers. Call now to book a private viewing.
Wonderful high ceilings and ornate cornice work 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.
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
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Land to Build
Attention Developers! Don’t miss the opportunity to secure this well positioned site that offers numerous development opportunities (subject to council approval). The approximately 1,569 sqm block currently accommodates a large three bedroom weatherboard residence with two living areas, split system air conditioning and a sparkling in ground pool. There is ample side access that leads to the triple garage on this flat rectangular block (25m x 61m approximately). Call today so you don’t miss out.
Imagine the opportunity of fi nding 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. Are you struggling to fi nd that right home to suite? We have available just one option from Hotondo Homes - the “Glenbrook 182” for your understanding of what is possible. The land and home package is priced from $499,900 to suit this block. Within the area there are future plans for schools and a shopping complex, and you are within a short stroll to.
Cambridge Park
Glenmore Park
Offers Over $479,950
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$249,000
Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Glenmore Park on 4733 6999 • www.jimaitken.com.au
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GLENBROOK Dukes Estate Agents Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook
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22 Surveyor Abbot Drive
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GLENMORE PARK Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Dukes Estate Agents Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Michael Ball Realty
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Sat 1.00-1.40pm
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10 Stockwood Street 16A Maldon Street
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151 York Road
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7 Talia Close 7 Maculata Place
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70 Greenhaven Drive
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SPRINGWOOD Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Penrith
Sat 12.00-12.40pm 19/2 Valley Road Sun 12.00-12.40pm 19/2 Valley Road
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ST MARYS Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains
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LETHBRIDGE PARK 40 Palau Crescent
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2 Glossop Road
Michael Ball Realty
24 Cobblestone Place 13 Gumleaf Row
Jim Aitken Springwood
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or
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Kumho Tyres has launched its new next generation ultra-high performance tyre.
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Colyton - Mt Druitt JRLFC
2013 Registration Dates Registrations will be held on 23rd February @ Bidwill Hotel from 12pm 24th February @ Colyton Hotel from 12pm All new players must bring an original and a photocopy of their birth certificate. Any questions please contact club secretary on 0407 905 449
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In what was a big weekend for Penrith Cricket Club, the fi rst grade side ended day one of their contest with Fairfield Liverpool with the game in the balance. Penrith were bowled out for 138 on a wicket doing plenty. Opposition star and former NSW player Grant Lambert was playing in his 300th fi rst grade game, an amazing feat, and he chimed in with two wickets for the Lions. Tim Cummins was the best with the bat, making an accomplished 40. In reply at stumps, Fairfield are 4 for 70, with the prized wickets of Grant Lambert and Anthony Clark back in the dressing room. Early wickets will be the key this Saturday. The day before this fi xture was the
Grade Cricket First Grade: Penrith played Fairfield Liverpool at Rosedale Oval. Penrith won the toss and decided to bat on a very good batting wicket. Penrith were dismissed for 138. Wicket keeper Tim Cummins batting at nine top scored with 40 in a very determined innings. Aron Beach scored 29. In reply at stumps, Fairfield Liverpool were 4 for 70. Josh Laylor, Jarrod Lee, Max Mcnamara and Ryan Gibson shared the wickets, one each. Second Grade: Penrith at one stage had collapsed to be 6 for 60 however Ryan Smith attacked the bowling at the beginning of his innings and scored a very aggressive 82. He was well supported by Mathew Kimble with 75 at stumps. Fairfield Liverpool were 4 for 72. Ryan Smith opening the bowling had the
Sport
Captain’s Report
Matthew Halse club’s third annual Captains Lunch held in the Chairman’s Lounge at Penrith Stadium. A large crowd of around 200 people were in attendance and they were entertained by former Australian fast bowler and former NSW captain Stuart Clark and larger than life league identity Darryl Brohman. Pat Cummins also took part in a Q & A in the audience and was on the rough end of some good humoured ribbing from both Darryl and Stuart Clark. The day was a massive success and raised much needed funds for both the cricket club and The Great Walk Foundation. Anyone interested in sporting luncheons should keep their eyes peeled for next year’s edition.
Century outstanding figure of 4 for 19. Youngster Michael Collins with 28 not out and 1 for 20 continued his good all round form. Th ird Grade: Fairfield Liverpool batted fi rst when a very heavy storm washed play out for the day with Fairfield Liverpool being 1 for 20. The second day’s play will consist of 120 overs with no restriction on the batting time. Fourth Grade: Penrith batted fi rst and were dismissed for 147. Lachlan Coad with 40 and Josh Betros with 24 were the top scorers. Fairfield Liverpool in reply were 0 for 18 at stumps. Fifth Grade: Penrith were dismissed for 88. The only batsman to trouble the scorers was captain, Chris Withers, with a fighting innings of 37. Fairfield Liverpool at stumps were 0 for 2.
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SEASON LAUNCH Thursday 28th March 7pm Welcoming • Entertainment • Live Band Tickets $35 pre sale only
SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Affliiated Clubs
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Sport TYRE PRICES Amazing T Graham Annesley and Stuart Ayres present a cheque to the Penrith Women’s Health Centre.
Grants help us stay active: Almost $20k for local groups KATHERINE TWEED
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SW Government funding grants are set to see two local sporting organisations continue to encourage the local community to keep fit and healthy. Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, was joined recently by Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, to announce the successful application of two local organisations to the NSW Government’s Participation and Facility Grant Program.
Penrith Women’s Health Centre was the recipient of a $9,550 grant and Panthers on the Prowl Community Development Foundation received $10,000 as part of the grants scheme. “These grants provide funding for local initiatives to encourage people to be active on a more regular basis and promote good health and wellbeing,” Mr Ayres said. Applications are now open for the next round of grants and close on Tuesday, February 26. For more information, please visit www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants.
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Big weekend of water action Jessica Fox amongst those competing at Whitewater Stadium this weekend JESSICA WASHINGTON
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enrith Whitewater Stadium has been selected yet again to host one of the biggest sporting events of the year. The Australian Open Canoe and Kayak Slalom is an event that professional Australian and international athletes, including Olympians and world champions look forward to every year. “Penrith has the only whitewater stadium in the state. The venue was used in the Sydney Olympics and also the 2005 Canoe Slalom World Championship – it is the prime venue in Australia for these competitions,” said Lauren Fitzsimons, High Performance Program Coordinator at the Australian Institute of Sport. The free event for spectators will take place on Friday, February 22 from 7am to 1pm, with the second session starting at 2.30pm and concluding at 7.30pm. On Saturday, February 23, events will be held from 7am until 1pm. “Th is year we have some world class athletes participating. In the women’s category we have Corrina Kuhnle from Austria, a previous world champion and Jasmin Schornberg from Germany, who is also a previous world champion,” Ms Fitzsimons said. “In the men’s category, we have former world champion Stanislav Jezek from the Czech Republic and Jan Benzien from Germany.” Penrith’s own Olympic medallist, Jessica Fox, will also be competing at the
Jessica Fox will compete this weekend. Photo: Rob Van Bommel.
good,” Fox said. “Canoeing is a great spectator sport because the course is never the same and you’re racing against the clock.” It is not only present Olympians and champions who will compete at the event but also future superstars. While the event is an international
event alongside approximately 150 other elite athletes. “It’s the fi rst major event of the year so I’m hoping a few people from Penrith will come and have a look. It will be a good race between the Australian girls as well as the other competitors. The Czech paddlers and the Germany team are very
competition, it is also the fi rst of two team selection races and is an important step in selecting the athletes who will represent the country. “Penrith will host the Under 23 Canoeing World Championship in 2014 so this is the opportunity to get a taste of the sport before then,” Fox said.
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The rain disrupted the semi-fi nals of the NDBA Fours being played at Austral last Sunday. After a break the sides returned to the greens where Les Serle, Kevin Perrett, Wayne Moore and Matt Slager (Blacktown City) defeated Sean Sommerville, Mark Bell, Steve McMahon and Tony White (Austral) 19-16. The other semi was won by Mick Anderson, Mick Thorne, Phil Power and Steve Wilcock (Austral) beating Greg
Tennis in Penrith
Waddell, Ross Antram, Glen Farrell and Bill Walton (Blacktown Workers) 21-17. The Final will now be played at Austral this Saturday morning. Most clubs will be fi nalising their pennant teams in preparation for the season which commences on Saturday, March 2. Now to see how well the selectors have done their job – what a thankless job that is. Round 3 of the NDBA Triples will be played this Sunday, February 24.
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Tennis truly is the “sport for a lifetime” – you can play from your earliest years until your latest. Tennis keeps you healthy, fit and in shape, too, so it’s also the sport for a longer lifetime. Grab a friend and your racquet and get to the courts. You’ll see that tennis can be just the fitness vehicle you’ve been looking for. According to Consumer Reports (January 2005), tennis ranks among the top five activities for most calories burned per workout. In a mere half hour of singles tennis, you’ll burn more calories than someone who uses a rowing machine, or rides a stationary bike, or does yoga or plays golf. Tennis can help you get fitter and have fun doing it. What’s more, tennis is a heart-healthy
sport, as documented by a recent study at Johns Hopkins University in America that showed that middle aged men who stayed active in tennis – more than any other activity – had a significantly lower incidence of cardiovascular disease as they aged. Indeed, the many benefits of playing tennis are well documented, but the sheer fun of playing tennis is something you have to experience for yourself to truly appreciate. Nepean District Tennis Association has been the home of tennis in Penrith for almost a century. So to start your sporting journey of a lifetime call now to book a free trial lesson, or just book a court for a social hit with friends or family. Contact us on 4721 2880.
Season preview
Panthers season preview edition, with great interviews with players, analysis on the year ahead and much more. It’s out on Friday, March 1.
Don’t miss your copy of the Weekender next week! It’s our 2013 NRL Penrith
ST MARYS CONVENT SOCCER CLUB To register online visit the club’s web page for information www.nepeansoccer.com.au/stmarysconvent/index.php or Visit us at Myrtle St Fields, Claremont Meadows when your age group is training Wednesday
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SATURDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2013 A LATE REGISTRATION DAY WILL BE HELD AT JAMISON PARK AT THE TOP AMENITIES BLOCK CLOSEST TO RACECOURSE RD. TIME: 12 noon to 4.00 pm Parents of Players Under 5 to Under 18 & Players 18 & over must be members of Penrith RSL Club Ltd.
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Registrations are now being taken for the Winter 2013 competitions. Registration forms available at www.penrithoztag.com.au or call 0421448158. Competition Starts Tuesday 30th April 2013 for Mixed Thursday 2ndMay 2013 for Mens Registration Dates The Kingsway Fields Werrington from 10am - 1pm Saturday 9th March and Saturday 23rd March 2013 Call us on 0421448158 to organise registrations if you cannot make the above dates Cost is $95 per senior player and $75 for U/18 (min 10 players per team) Professionally administered competition, prize money paid to all winners/runners up. We also enter Representative Teams into a number of tournaments. All registered players welcome to trial Check out www.penrithoztag.com.au for further details or contact Sue on 0421448158 Web: www.penrithoztag.com.au Email: penrith@oztag.com.au Phone: 0421448158 WW1063
Friday, February 22, 2013
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Harness Racing Lorraine Pozza Harness Racing fans were out in full force again last Thursday night still enjoying the continuing balmy summer weather. Bye Bye Sir (at odds of $3.10) after consistent placings was able to break through for a win in race one and making it the fi rst of a double for driver Trevor Munday. NorthviewCardle was at the surprising odds of $22.70 but he was able to down favourite Buddy Oh Buddy in race two, also starting the fi rst of a double for driver Blake Fitzpatrick. In the Main Man (at odds of $3.30) lived up to his previous Kiwi form and led all the way in the third race, thus completing the double for Trevor Munday. The fourth race saw Hachem ($3.20) driven by Howard James being able to get away from three back on the inside and fi nish well on the line for a win. Western Destroyer ($2.60) was the most fancied of the runners in the fi fth race and well driven by Amy Day in the one out one back position, was able to supply his followers with a good win. Honey Pot ($2.70) proved to be a honey for supporters when Cindy Rixon had her in front all the way and won from the very fast fi nishing Ruby Windemere in race six. The seventh race saw Major Denial ($3.70) driven by Michael Towers just get home in front of Missing Letters who put up a top effort after sitting outside the leader for the entire journey. Blake Fitzpatrick completed his double when he was able to produce Suspicious Behavia ($3.10) at the right time to defeat the well supported Mister Bling.
Tee-rific win for kids Penrith teams take out boys and girls tee ball titles
Success... the local tee ball fraternity is celebrating victories at the Regional Championships.
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he Penrith City Representative Tee Ball boys and girls teams have both won their Regional Championships, marking a major achievement for junior sport in the local area. The championship took place on February 17 and President of the local Softball Association, Loretta Watts, knew that the teams were prepared to play their best well before the match. “In softball, we play club competitions
in summer. Our representative teams are trialled over four weeks, with 12 kids in each team,” she said. “We were lucky this year to have 24 young people in each team who are extremely talented.” The teams consisted of children under the age of 11 from the Penrith area. “Kids love tee ball because they are so energetic and it gives them the chance to run and bat,” Ms Watts said. “It’s a great, fast-paced game. You set up the ‘T’ and you run as fast as you can – there’s not too much waiting around. It’s a fast game.”
However, it’s not just the team who should be congratulated for this victory. “A lot of effort is put into trying to improve the kids’ skills by coaches and also trying to make the kids gel as a team,” she said. With the Regional Championships behind them, the teams now have to focus on the State Championships in five weeks. Ms Watts is hopeful that the teams will continue their winning streak. “You look at the young ones and... there’s no doubt that many of them could have a representative career for a long time and may even play professionally.”
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Admissions 2013 Tuesday 12th March 2013 Players from Year 3 onwards
Mamre Anglican School are holding trials for their prestigious Targeted Football Program.
1:30 pm
The program is designed by Technical Director Paul Bentvelzen, Current ‘A’ License, FIFA Futuro Instructor, Masters of Coaching. Successful students will be coached 3 sessions per week with some of Australia’s premier youth development coaches. This specialized program aims to complement students club & representative commitments with a strong focus on advanced skills development. This outstanding program, along with our other extra curricular programs, compliments our exceptional academic standards. Players wishing to trial must contact the school office on 98341881
MAMRE ANGLICAN SCHOOL www.mamre.nsw.edu.au 45 BAKERS LANE , KEMPS CREEK
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Clear us now: Gus talks tough as club’s reputation suffers
photos from the luncheon in today’s edition of FYI or online at www.facebook. com/westernweekender.
Darryl Brohman chats to Michael Wholohan.
Darryl Brohman proved to be the highlight at the annual Penrith Cricket Club Captain’s Lunch last Friday. The former Penrith Panthers player and 2GB broadcaster spoke about his career in football, his move into the media and his recent battle with prostate cancer. Around 300 people attended the luncheon, which also featured guests Stuart Clark and Patrick Cummins. Clark spoke about his roller-coaster ride in cricket, and was critical of Australia’s controversial rotation policy. See more
Taumata gone The troubled rugby league career of Arana Taumata looks to be over after he requested a release from the Panthers this week. The Panthers confi rmed on Tuesday they had agreed to release the fiveeighth from his 2013 deal.
The Penrith PCYC Minibike Club is holding a “come and try” day on Saturday, March 2. It will be held at 112 Rickards Road, Castlereagh from 10.30am and is open to kids between the ages of four and 16. For more details and to fi nd out any requirements on the day, call 0400 114 840. The State Cup Oztag was held in Wollongong earlier this month and the Nepean U10 boys won it. They scored a massive 85 tries for and only had four scored against them in the whole tournament.
All smiles at Penrith: Phil Gould is confident the club has nothing to fear.
BRENT WILLIAMS RUN COUNTER: 453 TROY DODDS
Wanderers win After yet another win last weekend, the Western Sydney Wanderers will be looking to confi rm their status as joint competition favourites when they play Perth on Saturday. The game at Parramatta Stadium kicks off at 5.30pm.
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anthers boss Phil Gould has demanded a “swift and complete exoneration” from any allegations relating to the drugs in sport scandal. Penrith was one of six rugby league clubs named in an Australian Crime Commission (ACC) report into, amongst other things, the use of banned substances in sport. However, it has since been revealed that the Panthers’ reference in that report
is minimal and relates to the fact a key person of interest had visited the Panthers club two years ago. No current or former player is suspected of any wrongdoing. “Based on this minimal risk of exposure to the person of interest in this investigation and the fact that it was over two years ago, we fi nd it bewildering, disappointing and extremely damaging that the Panthers name has been linked publicly to the very serious allegations of this report,” Gould said. “Given the very limited nature of ASADA’s interest in Panthers, we expect a swift and complete exoneration.”
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e who says “it’s only a trial” clearly does not understand the bitter rivalry that exists between the Panthers and the Eels. Let’s face it, we hate those slimy creatures from just up the road more than words can express. Tomorrow night, the Panthers and Eels play the now-annual ‘Battle of the West’ trial at Centrebet Stadium, to kick-off at the family-friendly time of 5pm. What won’t be friendly is the battle on the field. Th is is the fi nal hit-out before the real deal commences in a fortnight and both teams will field squads that are close to full strength for the clash. Panthers halfback Luke Walsh will miss the match due to injury, while new recruit Sika Manu will make his debut. For the Eels, pride and hope is on the line after they were handed a spanking by the Wests Tigers last weekend. Meanwhile, Penrith will be looking to make it three from three in the trials after wins over the Tigers and Warriors. More importantly, rugby league bragging rights are on the line.
Friendly fire: Alaina Seymour and Ryan Radzieta prepare for the ‘Battle of the West’ on Saturday.
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