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ST CLAIR SLAYING

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The St Clair community remains shocked and rattled by the horrific death of a mother, allegedly at the hands of her own daughter, last weekend.

25- year- old Jessica Camilleri has been charged with murder after she allegedly killed her mother Rita in their St Clair Avenue home late on Saturday night.

In a gruesome twist, the victim was decapitated with part of her body dropped at the front of a neighbouring property in the quiet suburban street.

“The detectives are now working meticulously through the information available to us, but it’s a very difficult and challenging investigation,” said Nepean Police Area Commander, Detective Superintendent Brett McFadden.

“It is also in its very early stages and as you’d understand there is still a long way to go in this inquiry.”

Ms Camilleri has been refused bail and the matter will return to court on August 9 where an application will be made for a forensic procedure to be carried out.

Read the full story on pages 2-3.

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Suburban slaughter:

• Daughter allegedly kills mother in horrific circumstances • Police left shocked Her daughter, Jessica, was arrested in the front yard of a neighbour’s home and was taken to St Marys Police Station.

Police allege that multiple knives were used during the incident with multiple crime scenes being established inside and outside of the home.

A four-year- old boy, who is believed to be the grandson and nephew of the two women, is said to have witnessed the tragic set of circumstances and sustained a superficial head injury.

He was treated at Westmead Children’s Hospital before being released to be cared for by his family.

Detectives from Nepean Police Area Command are still conducting the investigations into the murder under Strike Force Comeroy.

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he St Clair community is reeling after the death of a mother in shocking circumstances last weekend, with her daughter charged over her brutal murder.

Jessica Camilleri has been formally denied bail, accused of murdering her mother Rita late on Saturday night. The victim was reportedly decapitated.

While the part-time cashier at Kmart in Mt Druitt has been revealed to have previously dealt with mental health issues, the public is struggling to comprehend the shocking nature of the slaying.

Quiet night broken by horrific scene It was at around 11.40pm on Saturday, July 20 when police and emergency services got their first indication something was terribly wrong on St Clair Avenue.

They responded to the area after receiving calls from neighbours regarding an argument involving two women – Rita Camilleri and her daughter Jessica.

At the scene they located the body of 57-year-old Rita, who had sustained multiple injuries and was deceased.

Forensic specialists photograph the crime scene on Sunday. Photo: Megan Dunn

Victim was an “absolute sweetheart” Rita Camilleri has been described as “fun and vibrant”. Former neighbour and friend Karen Shaw told the Weekender she was a lovely person.

“I lived behind Rita at her old house in St Clair for around 20 years and she was so lovely. A very friendly neighbour and if you had to label her, she was just an absolute sweetheart,” she said.

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by “distressing scene” • Victim described as “friendly” and “dedicated to family” “No one ever had any issues with her, but I do know there was issues with Jess as I had witnessed them more than once, but Rita was very dedicated to her family. That dedication ultimately led to her losing her life, which is very sad.”

Police stunned by traumatic scene It was up to Nepean Police Area Commander, Detective Superintendent Brett McFadden, to address the media about the crime on Sunday morning.

He described a confronting scene for first responders, who have been offered support by counsellors.

“The things that police are required to do on a day-to-day basis, we are prepared and trained for, but this is up there with one of the most significant and horrific scenes that police have had to face,” Det Supt McFadden said.

“We were aware of the family but had no information that a situation in the family home was likely to occur so it was a very distressing scene for the police but despite that their professionalism and the quality of the work they have undertaken is just outstanding.

“Police officers attending the scene have been offered professional support.”

Neighbours react with shock Neighbours on the quiet suburban street were unprepared for what would unfold in their front yards over the weekend.

Resident Wade Dennis arrived home in the early hours of Sunday morning to a street full of police cars.

“I got home around 2.30am, saw a dozen police cars and Police Rescue with floodlights on the house. I thought maybe someone had walked home drunk and might have got hit but realised it was something more terrible straight away,” he said.

“I’ve lived here for over three years and it has been a nice quiet street. I just keep thinking how an argument escalates to that level and about the poor kid who has just gone through a life changing thing.”

A number of residents gathered on St Clair Avenue on Tuesday evening to pay tribute to Rita Camilleri.

The legal process Jessica Camilleri’s matter will return to court on August 9 where an application will be made for a forensic procedure to be carried out.

She has undergone a mental health assessment following the incident.

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Detective Superintendent Brett McFadden addresses the media. Photo: Megan Dunn

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Editor’s Desk

heard of.

Mikaela Testa is a social media ‘influencer’, and life as she knows it has just changed dramatically.

If you haven’t caught up with the earth shattering news, Instagram has removed the number of ‘likes’ from users’ posts, which means you can no longer know exactly how many people have double tapped on that picture of an almost-bare backside at the beach (or the kitchen).

For Mikaela, this could be the beginning of the end. Like, literally.

“If you think this is OK you can f... off, it’s actually a sad day for those who have Instagram as a job,” Makaela wrote to her social media followers.

“I’ve put my blood, sweat and tears into this for it to be ripped away.”

The Daily Telegraph picked up on the story of Mikaela’s outburst, which is probably good news for her ‘celebrity’ status as their readership figure would easily trounce her number of followers.

Instagram’s decision to trial hiding the number of “likes” on posts makes plenty of sense, especially from a commercial standpoint (and yes, let’s not forget, Instagram isn’t a charity).

The social media platform clearly wants to shift away from ‘vanity metrics’ such as follower counts and likes, and instead focus on actual sales results.

This could mean the end of an influencer sitting on a bed in a lacy bra selling us a new drink bottle. Devastating.

The mental health aspects are important too, not only for the Instagram ‘stars’ but those they apparently influence.

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“This could mean the end of an influencer sitting on a bed in a lacy bra selling us a new drink bottle”

We often discuss the impact video games, glossy magazines, TV shows and movies have on our kids growing up, often to an over- the- top extent, but the social media influencer has been exempt from such critical examination.

We’ve accepted the terrible impact social media can have on our kids through cyber- bullying and the like, but most parents wouldn’t have a comprehension of the impact a social media ‘influencer’ might be having on their teenager.

Kids growing up today have to navigate through the high- pressure world of Instagram, where bikini- perfect bodies and mixed messages of health, exercise and nutrition fill their feed.

In amongst the filtered boobs and butts, influencers are pushing products or lifestyles onto their followers, often through paid partnerships not properly disclosed.

Any move that allows us to take a step back and remove the popularity contest

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element of social media can only be a good thing.

Don’t get me wrong – social media has an enormous role to play in modern day marketing and influence, but just like we’ve regulated the traditional media time and time again, it’s important we have some control over the message.

Legitimate endorsements by influencers will surely not be impacted by Instagram’s recent changes, and those with strong follower bases and interaction that delivers true results will still appeal to companies and businesses given they should have the analytics to back it up.

But all of this will hopefully allow us to take a breath.

While there’s some truly awesome stuff on social media, from the inspiring to the hilarious, Instagram is largely a forum for attention seekers who want us to know they’ve been to the gym, have a mirror in their house or have found an inspirational quote that may or may not be from the person Google told them it is.

Many of us understand that, and it’s all a bit of fun. Along the way, ‘influencers’ can make some money out of it too – no problem there, though I feel that bubble will most likely burst regardless of what Instagram does and doesn’t change.

But for some, Instagram has become an instruction manual for their life, and that can only be a dangerous thing.

Perhaps something as simple as removing a ‘like count’ will allow people to experience a concert through their eyes and not a camera lens, or visit a historical attraction for its story rather than its photo opportunity.

Instagram may well be on a winner with this change. Definitely worth a like.

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From Penrith to Canberra: Lindsay MP makes inaugural speech to Parliament TROY DODDS

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f there’s one thing local residents can be certain of, it’s that Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh plans to fight for them.

She mentioned the F word – fight – half a dozen times during her inaugural speech to Parliament on Monday, promising to go into battle for working families, better recreational and sporting facilities, improved roads, small business, retirees and to ensure Lindsay’s “strong community spirit” is maintained.

“In Lindsay, community spirit is not just in our foundation; we are full to the brim and overflowing with it,” Ms McIntosh said.

“I’ll never forget the day that a local man who I know doesn’t have much for himself brought me a cup of tea and a slice of cake at pre-poll. It was the community spirit that kept me going throughout the campaign, and I would like to thank everyone who was kind to me during this time.”

Ms McIntosh said she was a “proud Liberal” who was grateful for good Liberal Party policy.

“It is our Morrison government policies that are going to make hardworking people’s lives better,” she said.

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Melissa promises to fight

Melissa McIntosh making her maiden speech to Parliament on Monday. Photo: David Foote “It was very special for me to join you to pass the income tax cuts that mean that around 77,000 Lindsay residents, who are working hard and aspirational, will be keeping more of their own money.”

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anywhere else but on that train. My story isn’t very unique, particularly in Lindsay.

It’s about family, hard work, opportunities and aspiration. I think this has always been the Lindsay way.”

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Disgraced doctor cops big fine over illegal surgeries ALENA HIGGINS

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former Emu Plains doctor has been fined $255,000 for performing cosmetic surgery at an unlicenced private health facility.

Leslie James Blackstock, 59, was due to apply to have his case dismissed on mental health grounds last Friday morning, but abandoned his Section 32 application and pleaded guilty to all 16 charges instead.

Blackstock, who was subsequently suspended and will be de- registered in the near future, admitted to illegally performing eight breast augmentations and two labiaplasties at the now defunct Enhance Clinic located at 101 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains, while knowingly contravening the Private Health Facilities Act 2007.

The offences – which took place between April 12 and September 7, 2017 – breach the Act, which stipulates a person must not conduct a private health facility unless the private health facility is licenced and they are the licencee.

In June 2016, the Act was amended to include cosmetic surgery, and medical practitioners were given a nine- month transitional period to allow sufficient time to find appropriate licensed facilities.

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plus two warning letters, Blackstock, who was charged in both his personal capacity and capacity as sole director of Energise Pty Ltd, persisted in performing cosmetic surgery at the Emu Plains premises.

Penrith Local Court heard Blackstock, who now resides in Queensland, has no assets and was relying on his wife and insurance payments to get by.

Despite acknowledging his “quite limited” means to pay a fine – the only penalty available for the particular offences – Magistrate Roger Prowse concluded some punishment had to be imposed.

Blackstock, who has no prior convictions to his name, was fined a total of $255,000 after allowing a 15 per cent discount for his guilty pleas, while he received convictions with no further penalty for the eight charges relating to him as director.

Each charge carries a maximum fine of $550,000.

Magistrate Prowse was “satisfied” Blackstock was qualified to perform the procedures and stopped short of delving deeper into the reasons why the offences were “discovered” or risk placing the court in “error”.

“That’s not what you are being prosecuted for, you’re being prosecuted for not conducting those procedures in licenced premises,” he said.

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How Donna Smith’s quest for more confidence has potentially put her life at risk NICOLA BARTON

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or Emu plains mother Donna Smith, raising both her biological and foster children meant she didn’t have time, effort or money for herself.

After a few friends had their breasts enlarged she thought it would be a good way to boost her confidence as a single mother, so she saved hard for two years before booking a consultation with Dr Leslie Blackstock at Enhance Clinic – a decision that would change her life forever.

Dr Blackstock is no stranger to the public eye, having featured on numerous news television programs over the years as women accuse him of botched boob jobs.

Ms Smith is one of many women who are now fighting with all they have for justice to prevail.

But after forking out her savings for legal services, she now fears for her life with a suspected ruptured implant that she simply cannot afford to be fixed.

“We really put our lives in that moron’s hands,” Ms Smith said.

“But you’d assume if the mongrel has a clinic professionally set up and the Government has let him, you’d assume it’s legitimate.”

Donna Smith outside the now closed Enhance Clinic in Emu Plains. Photo: Megan Dunn

Ms Smith paid $6000 to go under the knife at the Emu Plains practice.

Despite being under anaesthetic, she said she felt everything.

“I had been given anaesthetic but I remember part way through I could feel the pain, I was awake although not completely with it and told him it was hurting,” she said.

Just six months after the operation, things started to change. The left breast hardened and the right completely dropped.

“The right one is ruptured, it doesn’t even feel attached,” Ms Smith said.

When she returned to the surgery, she claims she was told that her husband was “probably too rough”.

Now she has started a GoFundMe campaign to help her afford to have the toxic implants removed.

“I’ve been sick ever since, I worry about cancer, I just want them out of me,” she said.

Last week Dr Blackstock went before the courts where he was fined $255,000 for performing cosmetic surgery at an unlicensed private facility after pleading guilty to 16 charges (see page six).

He currently has six patients’ court cases pending against him. View the GoFundMe page: https://bit.ly/32FSyzF.

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. In accordance with Section 2.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) for determination.

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lans for a waste facility in Emu Heights are being met with stiff opposition amid concerns about air pollution, traffic increases and noise.

Recycle Assist lodged a development application (DA) for a resource recovery facility at 25 Bromley Road on May 13, which is currently being assessed by Penrith City Council and the NSW EPA. If successful, the facility will receive a maximum of 26,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste per year, converting materials such as concrete, metals, timber, plasterboard and cardboard into a variety of reuse products.

Major food manufacturer The Kuisine Co Australia has operated out of 37 Bromley Road for about 15 years and recently acquired number 29, which sits directly behind the subject site.

Director Pran Gohil said air quality is paramount to the business, which supplies ready meals to hospitals, NDIS recipients and supermarkets nationwide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there is a waste facility right next to us, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be absolutely dangerous and no food safety authority would ever permit such a thing to happen,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Councillor Marcus Cornish, who until recently owned a factory on Bromley Road, acknowledged waste industries were needed, but contended the

DA18/1244

Lots C & D DP 154478, Lots A & B DP 160027, Lots 21, 22, 23 & 24 DP 979866, Lots 1 & 2 DP 198621 and Lot 106 DP 1215261 (No. 3) Reserve Street, Penrith Proposed demolition of existing structures and construction of a seniors housing development including 3 x 6-storey buildings comprising a 120-bed residential aged care facility, 74 x independent living units, associated facilities, basement car parking, landscaping, stormwater management,

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Concerns raised over plan for waste facility in Emu Heights

and remediation works The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the ORFDWLRQV OLVWHG EHORZ DW DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ RUGLQDU\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 26 July 2019 to 26 August 2019.

Marcus Cornish at The Kuisine Co proposed site was not an appropriate place, despite it previously being used as a liquid waste and storage facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a completely different ball game,â&#x20AC;? he said of the DA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emu Plains is predominately a traditional housing area... it seems ridiculous to me and a problem waiting to happen.â&#x20AC;?

But Anthony Taouk of Recycle Assist said detailed air quality and noise modelling, as well as traffic assessments, had been undertaken as part of the DA process. He said the facility would be designed to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;sympatheticâ&#x20AC;? to surrounding land use.

Fake news: High rise signs are an odd hoax, Adani says

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 VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLOŇ&#x2039;V UHIHUHQFH number DA18/1244.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Wendy Connell on 4732 7908.

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Lot 2 DP 1248137 (No. 55) Jordan Springs Boulevard, Jordan Springs Proposed integrated development for a 5-storey aged care facility (nursing home) containing 144 rooms The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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igns for a high rise development on Londonderry Road have left residents puzzled, igniting a debate regarding their legitimacy.

Members of the community turned to social media to seek answers.

While some were concerned and others said they â&#x20AC;&#x153;werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surprisedâ&#x20AC;?, there was a large majority who knew something wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t right.

The poster reads that the Adani Australia high rise is to commence construction mid next year. No contact details are available.

The Weekender can confirm that the signage, although professional looking, is a hoax.

A spokesperson from Adani Australia said they had no idea that their brand was being used illegitimately. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The signage and suggested development is false advertising and not related to Adani in any way,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has not been produced or endorsed

by Adani. We will investigate the misuse of our name.â&#x20AC;?

Penrith Council compliance officers were alerted and attended the address.

Council are investigating the matter.

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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 penrith.city.nsw.gov.au

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Paco Rabanne Invictus Legend is available now at Myer, located at Westfield Penrith. For more information or to explore the products further, visit www.pacorabanne.com.

The Weekender has three Paco Rabanne fragrances to give away. For your chance to win one, email competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘Paco’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Wednesday, July 31 and winners will be notified by email. Authorised under NSW Permit No LTPM/19/04131. Terms and conditions are available at www.westernweekender.com.au or from Weekender reception.

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Congratulations to veteran Western Weekender photographer Melinda Jane and her husband Dave, who welcomed their second son, Oliver, into the world last week. Both mother and baby are doing well.

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Fears over staffing levels at new-look Nepean Hospital

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ith the next stage of the Nepean Hospital re- development underway, nurses and midwives are more concerned than ever about adequate staffing.

During the State Election campaign, the Berejiklian Government pledged to hire 5000 additional nurses and midwives after outcries from both staff and unions.

The State Government has indicated that the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will receive 195 extra nurses and midwives over the next four years, however the exact allocation for Nepean Hospital is unknown.

But with 50 full- time equivalent vacancies currently in the maternity ward alone, not everyone is convinced this will be the answer to the hospital’s prayers.

Acting General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) Judith Kiejda said they are trying to focus on the immediate crisis.

“This high number of vacancies is a concern because it often means the remaining staff are working overtime and extra shifts to cover shortfalls,” she said.

“While we welcome the much-needed new hospital, significant attention must be paid to the current vacancies in the

existing hospital to ensure safe patient care.”

The Election Policy Costing from the Parliamentary Budget Office reveals the breakdown of the 5000 nurses.

Over the next four years there will be only 48 full- time equivalent midwife positions state-wide.

Upon her trip to Nepean Hospital recently to open a new car park, the Weekender asked Premier Gladys Berejiklian if she could ensure the new tower would be adequately staffed.

She responded confidently and paid credit to her Government’s commitment of 5000 extra nurses and midwives.

“We’re planning for the future, it’s not just bricks and mortar but it’s also what happens inside our hospitals,” she said.

“I’m so pleased that we found the money not just in the budget to build the wonderful hospital here but also to provide the necessary staff. I want all the staff to know they’ll have our full support and I look forward to recruiting people.

“There is no doubt this is one of the fastest growing parts of Sydney and there’s always pressure on the health system and that’s why we are committing more than a billion dollars to redevelop this site to give first class services here.”

The NSWNMA continues to campaign for minimum, mandated nurse - to patient ratios to be introduced in NSW.

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New speed limit Motorists travelling in Penrith’s CBD will soon need to slow down, with the 40km/ hr zone being extended further east early next year.

Aimed at improving pedestrian safety, the new 40km/hr zone is expected to reach past the Police Station, Court House and encompass Lawson Street.

The move comes almost 10 years after the initial scheme was introduced in the Penrith CBD in 2010.

“Roads and Maritime Services in consultation with Council are extending the 40km/hr zone and installing traffic calming devices in the city centre to improve pedestrian safety,” a Penrith City Council spokesman confirmed.

“A 30 per cent reduction in incidents occurred after the scheme was introduced in the Penrith CBD in 2010, despite pedestrian distraction increasing due to mobile phone usage, and pedestrian/vehicle numbers increasing.”

Finding those lost The NSW Police Force has announced the establishment of a new unit to investigate and coordinate long- term missing persons cases.

Project Aletheia will involve the formation of the Missing Persons Registry (MPR) within State Crime Command in a new state-of-the-art facility, which is currently under development.

A team of seven detectives and four analysts will work to resolve current longterm missing person cases and provide assistance to frontline police to improve the initial response to such cases.

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Why we should all be proud of Mack Horton’s protest B eing a champion is as much about character as it is about how fast you can swim.

This week at the World Championships, Australia’s Mack Horton showed the world that the colour of his medal might have been silver but his morality was gold class.

For a young man to take that lone stance came with considerable life changing risk.

Within hours, Chinese supporters unleashed on him and his family with abuse and threats.

Just as quickly, Australian sporting greats made sure he wasn’t standing alone.

Dawn Fraser, Kieren Perkins, Ian Thorpe, and Libby Trickett all praised his actions.

The great Olympian Raelene Boyle, who was robbed of gold medals by East

German drug cheats, told 7News this week she wished she’d had the courage to do the same.

“Perhaps more would have been done in my era if I did back then what Mack has,” she said.

“I was incredibly proud of him and world sport should be too.”

If only we had political leaders with similar courage.

Funnily enough on this issue, our political leadership ran a mile.

No comment in support of Mack Horton from the Prime Minister.

A wishy- washy “sport and politics shouldn’t mix” from the Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese.

Why the silence?

“It’s a sensitive situation,” was the unofficial reply from both.

Sensitive perhaps for China… but not for Australia.

Here’s our problem: Our relationship with China really isn’t a relationship at all.

It’s an arrangement – one where we fear their response to just about everything so we always tread carefully.

Of course China would be upset about Mack Horton’s stance. That’s why he did it.

How else do you shine the light on the drug cheater problem that China appears to tolerate?

We are a country of fairness and following the rules.

Our political leadership missed the opportunity to make that perfectly clear to the world.

This protest will go down in Australia’s sporting history, long after the results are forgotten.

Mack Horton showed leadership this week that the political class lacked.

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Costs that make you sick Pros and cons: Young people deal with tough call over private health insurance NICOLA BARTON

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rivate health insurance is all rainbows and butterflies, when you’re not the one paying for it.

But for any young person, once you hit the ripe age of 21 and it’s time to spread your wings, being slumped into a healthcare limbo is a harsh reality check of adulthood.

Earning a minimum or starting wage whilst also being in the prime years of your health, it would seem pretty unnecessary to take out cover that you cannot afford.

That’s until you hurt your back playing sport, have a wisdom tooth decide to make a grand debut, or perhaps realise that being young doesn’t make you invincible.

Currently living with sport-related injuries, endometriosis and polycystic ovaries, Glenmore Park resident Cassandra Swat knows the stress of mounting medical costs. With the constant need for physio, chiro and gyno appointments, the 21-yearold has been tossing back and forth on the pros and cons of insurance.

“The biggest problem is all of these things are now pre-existing injuries or illnesses, so whilst I’m injury prone the cover won’t kick in for a year and, even when it does, it won’t cover these pre-existing problems,” she said.

Cassandra Swat is unsure about the benefits of private health insurance

Londonderry resident Monique O’leary currently pays $80 a month for her health insurance plan but now that she requires surgery, she’s being stung with a lot of excess costs.

“I would like to go private so I don’t go on a long waiting list but this would now make my cover $150 per month, as well as an annual $500 hospital fee, extra costs for overnight stays or gap fees and there’s still a waiting period,” she said.

While Australia’s universal health care system, Medicare, is available to all, the Federal Government do recommend citizens take up private health cover.

Avoiding levy surcharges, premiums, rebates and shorter waiting times are just some of the attractive incentives.

However, the schemes are under constant fire as their return value on investment is questioned.

A recent report by the The Grattan Institute revealed trends that show more and more young, healthy Australians are abandoning their cover, leaving a majority of older, more expensive users.

They believe this is the death spiral of the industry, with rising premiums set to force more people out.

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“I had a few serial numbers, but it became hard to remember to keep them when I require so many different and specialised tools for my work,” he said.

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Elderly man faces more than 200 child exploitation charges

The Cranebrook man accused of more than 200 child exploitation offences will remain behind bars until his next court date in September.

The 79-year-old, who the Weekender is not naming at this stage in case it leads to the identification of a young person, did not apply for bail at Penrith Local Court last Friday when his matter was mentioned.

The man is facing more than 200 exploitation charges, including 217 counts of producing, possessing and transmitting child exploitation material.

Court documents show the offending is alleged to have occurred on February 11, 2011, between July 10 and November 21, 2012 and more recently between July 15 and July 18, 2019.

Police will allege in court that the man produced material featuring a female child who is known to him.

They will further allege the man employed a number of tools and applications in an attempt to disguise his activity in the online environment.

Police arrested the accused after executing a search warrant at a Cranebrook home on July 18 and seized multiple electronic devices, including a computer, mobile phone and numerous storage devices.

The NSW Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, comprising members of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and NSW Police, began investigating the 79-yearold following a tip-off from a law enforcement partner.

The child is currently in the care of family.

The maximum penalties for the offences are 10 years and 15 years for the Commonwealth offence.

Motorcyclist shows regret over pedestrian accident

An impatient motorcyclist who overtook a car only to slam into an elderly pe-

destrian has been stripped of his licence for two years.

Ross Walker was an unlicenced driver at the time when he ‘undertook’ a car travelling 45km/hr in a 50 zone by going around him on the left hand side breakdown lane.

When he got in front of the slower car, he hit the 91-year-old man, knocking him to the ground.

The man sustained several broken ribs as well as lacerations to his spleen, the court heard.

“I was very luck I didn’t kill the man, Your Honour,” Walker said.

The framer said the accident, which happened on March 28, still haunts him and was the “worst decision” he ever made.

“I’m terribly embarrassed and ashamed of this incident,” he said.

Magistrate Peter Thompson accepted he showed genuine remorse and said he was lucky the injuries to the man weren’t more serious.

He was convicted of ‘unlicenced driving’ and ‘cause bodily harm by misconduct’ and ordered to enter a two-year Community Corrections Order with supervision.

He was also fined $2,000.

Man rolled the dice in effort to get to work on time

An unlicenced Oxley Park man busted behind the wheel on his way to work has extended his time off the road and been hit with more than $2,000 worth of fines.

Penrith Local Court heard Bradley Diggle was detected driving while disqualified at Colyton on June 13 in an unregistered and uninsured car.

The car salesman told the court last Thursday he made the silly decision to drive as he was running late for work and didn’t want to lose his job.

Magistrate Peter Thompson noted he was only dealt with for ‘driving while licenced cancelled’ back in January.

He was convicted, ordered to enter a

12-month good behaviour bond, fined $700 and barred from driving for 12 months.

He was also fined $680 each for the unregistered and uninsured matters.

Duo to be sentenced in August over cigarette theft

Kyle Brough and Jake Fanning have pleaded guilty to stealing more than $20,000 worth of cigarettes.

The co-offenders faced Penrith Local Court via video link separately last Thursday, where they both pleaded guilty to ‘break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence’.

The court heard the pair stole $700 worth of cash and $21,800 worth of assorted cartons of cigarettes from King of the Park, Prospect last year.

Their matters were adjourned to August 22 for sentence.

“Unsophisticated” offending lands woman with fine, bond

A woman who stole a number of items from Westfield Penrith has been handed a 12-month good behaviour bond.

The woman from Emu Heights was captured on CCTV taking products from the Reject Shop, Cotton On and Chemist Warehouse in what her lawyer categorised as “impulsive” and “unsophisticated” offending.

Magistrate Peter Thompson agreed it was “rather unsophisticated” but also said it was also “rather brazen” before fining her $700 and imposing the bond.

She was also convicted for possessing a small amount of cannabis.

Woman believed she had every right to assault partner

A magistrate has denounced domestic violence of all persuasions after a female perpetrator suggested she was subject to double standards.

The young woman fronted Penrith Local Court last Friday charged with assaulting her partner.

The court heard she was alleged to have said “he’s a guy so he can’t touch me, but I can touch him”.

Magistrate Roger Prowse pointed out her thinking was “110 per cent wrong”.

He acknowledged she didn’t initiate the assault but said her response went “past any aspects of self defence”.

“I’m not a sexist and consequently, what is wrong for a bloke is wrong for a sheila... because the law says none of it’s permissible,” he said.

She was hit with a nine-month good behaviour bond.

Sloppy record keeping results in truckie being fined $600

A truck driver has been stripped of his licence for four months after failing to double check his suspension notice.

The offender, who was busted in the driver’s seat four days before his suspension was due to be lifted, told the court he simply got his dates mixed up, which is why he got back behind the wheel.

He was convicted and fined $600.

“Appalling” behaviour lands man with bond and fine

A first-time offender who pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner has received a good behaviour bond.

The 22-year-old appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with two counts of ‘common assault’ and one count of ‘reckless damage’.

The court heard the offender had been drinking and became involved in a verbal argument with the victim, which quickly became physical.

“The way you spoke to your partner was appalling,” Magistrate Peter Thompson scolded the tradesman.

“It escalated to the point that you grabbed her around the neck and that’s unacceptable.”

He was convicted and placed on a nine-month good behaviour bond for the assault, and convicted and fined $300 for the reckless damage.

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On Thursday, July 18 at 12.40am police received reports from a taxi driver that a man wearing a black hoodie and red shorts jumped onto the front of his vehicle when he was stopped at the traffic lights on Station Street, before running off. Police attended and located the 18-year-old Mt Druitt man and issued a move on direction.

As police were leaving they spotted the man again, this time without pants or underwear.

As they approached the man, he proceeded to masturbate towards them.

He was arrested and charged with ‘wilful and obscene exposure in a public space’.

He is to appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, August 8.

Oxley Park: Woman loses licence over drink driving

A 25-year-old Oxley Park woman has well and truly learnt her lesson after facing the wrath of the new low range drink driving laws.

On Monday, July 22 at 1.15am she was driving on Braddon Street, Oxley Park when she was directed by police to pull over for the purpose of a random breath test.

She revealed a positive result and was conveyed to St Marys Police Station.

Subject to further breath analysis, she revealed a positive result blowing 0.059.

She was issued a traffic infringement notice, a notice of suspension and had her licence seized on the spot.

Such infringements result in a licence suspension of three months.

Police remind drivers that these new laws have been in place since May and said if you are unsure of your alcohol blood content it is best to not risk driving.

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Emu Plains: Teens charged after stealing woman’s wallet

Two teens have been charged after they allegedly stole a woman’s wallet and used her credit card to purchase goods.

On Thursday, July 18, a woman left her handbag and wallet on the seat of her parked car for a number of hours on Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains.

When she returned to her vehicle at about 10pm she discovered that it had been broken into and its contents stolen.

She immediately reported it to the police.

Following inquiries police revealed that the card had been used to purchase goods at several locations on Friday, July 19 and seized all of the relevant CCTV footage.

Their investigations led them to identify two boys aged 16 and 17 who were seen using the card at a Penrith shopping centre.

They were arrested and charged with ‘larceny’ and five counts of ‘dishonestly obtaining property by deception’.

Both are to appear at Parramatta Children’s Court at a later date.

Penrith: Drunk man hit with array of charges

Police were called to a licenced premises in Penrith on Saturday, July 20 at 12.20am after an intoxicated man refused to leave.

It is alleged the 56-year-old Kingswood man was asked to leave by security staff due to high levels of intoxication.

He refused, became aggressive and argued with security staff before being removed. When he attempted to re-enter, police were notified. Upon their arrival at the scene the man began to argue and refused to show identification.

He was arrested but attempted to resist and went on to break a police vehicle’s aerial and windscreen wipers.

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Worst crime imaginable Western Sydney is reeling following the arrest of Jessica Camilleri, a 25-yearold woman charged with murdering her mother in the suburb of St Clair.

Camilleri is alleged to have stabbed her mother to death before decapitating her with kitchen knives and placing the victim’s head in the front yard of a neighbour’s home.

Camilleri came before the Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday following her arrest on Saturday night. She did not apply for bail.

Camilleri was represented by a Legal Aid lawyer on Sunday who requested that she undergo a mental health assessment. The matter was then briefly heard in Penrith Local Court on Monday morning at which time bail was formally refused.

Camilleri has been charged with one count of ‘murder’, generally considered to be the most serious criminal offence in New South Wales. ‘Murder’ is defined as a homicide whereby the offender is alleged to have intended to kill or seriously injure their victim or where they have acted with reckless indifference to the victim’s life.

This is as distinct from the charge of ‘manslaughter’ whereby an offender has done something that has resulted in the death of another person but where it can’t be proven that they intended to kill or seriously injure the victim.

It has been reported that the victim suffered horrific injuries. The mere fact that the victim was decapitated indicates that this is clearly a ‘murder’ case – there can be no question that the actions of the accused were deliberate.

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Mental illness can in some circumstances be a complete defence to the offence of ‘murder’. The Court must consider whether the accused was mentally ill at the time the act was done so as not to be responsible for the killing according to law. The onus to prove mental illness is on the accused who must prove that on the balance of probabilities she was suffering some disease of the mind that rendered her unable to appreciate the nature and quality of the physical act that resulted in the offence, i.e. she did not know that what she was doing was wrong.

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Giving kids a fair chance New program aims to assist childcare centres with improving disability inclusion NICOLA BARTON

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t’s the shameful reality of many local preschools and daycares: children with additional needs are being turned away or expelled from centres that are not equipped with the resources to support them.

Penrith mother of three, Melanie James knows this all too well after she was asked to remove her daughter, who has a diagnosed disability, from a local centre.

With the stresses of feeling unsupported coupled with the constant appointments, therapy sessions and mounting medical bills, Ms James said although the pressure was insurmountable, she felt she was better off than many.

That’s when she decided to found Mama Love Connect, a not- for- profit initiative that does whatever it can to support, include and advocate for children with additional needs by offering support for families through free training programs, equipment and therapy sessions.

Ms James said ensuring children don’t slip through the cracks in mainstream care is their highest priority.

“We’ve got little kids that can’t speak up for themselves, parents who are trusting in an environment where there

Members of the Mama Love Connect and Cranebrook Community Preschool teams simply aren’t enough educators let alone educators that have enough experience or skills,” she said.

“Expelling kids is not the answer, they just have a few additional needs that

people haven’t been bothered enough to cater for.”

As it stands the State Government is primarily responsible for providing funding and support to community preschools,

and the Federal Government covers long daycare services.

Last year the NSW Department of Education introduced a new Early Childhood Education Disability and Inclusion program for community preschools.

While these programs and funding are to support children and staff in public centres, those who are in private centres do not have the same access.

Ms James said even the compulsory traineeship courses for educators are only covering the bare minimum.

Her training program, which recently piloted at Cranebrook Community Preschool, provides staff with vital early intervention identification skills whilst also ensuring they know how to effectively deal with different behaviours. She has also started working with Mud Puddles Cottage in Emu Plains and Cambridge Park Bright Stars Kindergarten.

With centres crying out for help across the country, the organisation has already started to share their program interstate but are restricted due to being completely self-funded.

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orgia Robson was repeatedly told by doctors that a lump on her forehead was just a blind pimple.

After her mother, Tricia Kirk kept pushing for tests they discovered that the 19-year- old in fact had a rare form of cancer in her brain.

The family from Cranebrook have lived in Australia for the past seven years after moving from New Zealand. They were shocked to discover that Ms Robson had Langerhans Cell Histiocystosis, which is uncommon in adults.

“After two lots of antibiotics I asked for biopsies then got a PET and CAT scan which is when we finally found it a few months later,” Ms Robson said.

“It is very aggressive but not a lot of people know about the cancer and it is more common in children under the age of five so rare for me to get it.”

Ms Kirk wanted to do all that she could to help her daughter get back on track but faced the issue that because they were not Australian citizens, they had to foot the cost for all the medical treatment.

“We could go through Nepean Cancer Centre but the wait to just see a neurosurgeon was months and we just didn’t have

that time so I contacted Dr Wong from RPA hospital and within two weeks she was having part of her skull removed,” Ms Kirk said.

“Even though we work full time and pay taxes we don’t get many benefits so my husband, who is Jorgia’s step dad and Australian, works nearly 120 hours a week to help pay for her medication, her tests and anything else she needs for everyday life as she can’t work at the moment.”

The future is still unknown for Ms Robson, but the family have set up a GoFundMe page to help with future costs to help keep her fighting.

“She has 23 staples in her head, and they said there is a high risk of the cancer returning so we will have to discuss chemo and radiation and then think about freezing her eggs, which we will have to pay for,” Ms Kirk said.

“We love Australia, but it is just so mentally emotionally and physically draining for us all going through this.

“Jorgia has a two-year-old little boy, she was studying aged care at TAFE at night and working during the day but her whole life has been put on hold, but we won’t give up.”

To assist with Ms Robson’s future care, head online and visit www.gofundme. com/f/jorgias-journey.

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Colourful tribute to a mate Rural Fire Service veteran remembered as a passionate and dedicated family man EMILY FESZCZUK

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memorial was held at Penrith Paceway last Friday to celebrate the life of Penrith’s Christopher Harper, who served 40 years with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).

Greg Speed, Captain of Orchard Hills RFS, knew Mr Harper for over 25 years and said he played a vital role in the fire brigade.

“He was a member of Regentville RFS then became Captain and was also the President and Treasurer, so he always found a way to be involved,” he said.

“He was instrumental in putting together the Support Operations Brigade that offered support to brigades in Penrith, Hawkesbury, the Blue Mountains and even out of area like Canberra.”

Mr Speed said that along with his love for the fire brigade Mr Harper also had a passion for cars.

“He was heavily involved with rally cars as a liaison officer for the events,” he said.

“Between attending jobs with the RFS that were away from home and the cars he was always tripping around which he loved.”

Despite having the nickname “Grumpy”, Mr Harper had a great sense of humour

Christopher Harper’s friends and colleagues gathered for a colourful celebration of his life. Photo: Megan Dunn and love of life.

“He was called Grumpy because if you upset him you would know but he was very approachable with a wonderful sense of humour,” Mr Speed said.

“He had a good family life, loved his son,

Scott, and his daughter, Lisa, and of course his grandkids.”

The 71-year-old passed away from illness on July 9 but will be remembered by family and friends for a long time to come.

“He will be remembered for all the work

that he did, and be missed for the type of person he was,” Mr Speed said.

“You can say a lot about Chris but to keep it straight forward he was a bloody good bloke and he is sadly missed by a lot of people.”

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Personally, I’d pay a year’s salary rather than be circumcised or have my son circumcised (To snip or not to snip, Weekender July 19). Why would I want the most sensitive and pleasurable parts cut off? That little bit of skin makes a big difference (it’s not just there to protect the glans). Why don’t we just let everyone decide for themselves whether or not they want irreversible genital surgery?

It’s their body after all. It’s not like it can’t wait – only about 12 per cent of the world’s circumcised men were circumcised as babies. Other countries circumcise, but not till anywhere from the age of seven to adolescence. Around two thirds of the world’s men (including 88 per cent of

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Praise for paper I moved to Penrith from the city in February this year and my first housewarming gift was The Western Weekender delivered on my front lawn. This week I’ve read stories about circumcision, vegan protests, book clubs and IVF for gay couples, as well as all of the regular news and crime reports. I must say I am amazed that in this era, we have such a fine publication willing to write stories on edgy topics, and deliver important local news rather than regurgitate things from the bigger newspapers. The Western Weekender seems to be far from the classic local paper and I think you should all be congratulated. What a triumph your publication is.

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Drone users put on notice Enthusiasts urged to follow strict rules as concerns over safety and privacy grow EMILY FESZCZUK

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Drones are becoming more popular as a business tool and as a hobby for personal use, but concerns over privacy remain paramount.

A Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) spokesperson said that it is vital for everyone who flies a drone to follow the rules.

“The rules protect people, property and aircraft from risks from drones.

There are big fines for breaking the rules starting at $1050 and going up to more than $10,000,” the spokesperson said.

“People can use droneflyer.gov.au to see if it is safe to fly and to check someone is using their drone in a safe location.”

Tom Biddle and Patrick Dine, owners of Rocknbob Media House in Emu Heights, use drones for 25 per cent of their video production work to promote businesses, real estate and weddings.

“CASA are our go-to for all info regarding drone use and rules plus we are

registered through them and insured with public liability,” Mr Dine said.

“We have had a few members of the public confront us when flying our drones, primarily around real estate shoots thinking we are looking in on them but once we explain what we do most people seem quite interested in our work.”

Mr Dine told the Weekender that while the laws surrounding drones are tight, there is a chance that people who do not take the time to follow the regulations could ruin it for those doing the right thing.

“It’s easy to misuse, flying over people’s houses or invading others’ privacy especially with some of the top end consumer drones, can be done from far away and with little effort,” he said.

“Our business needs an amount of freedom with flying in order to get high quality visuals so if consumers follow the current rules then everything works smoothly. It’s when they misuse them that it reflects badly on businesses doing the right thing.”

Currently recreational drone flyers don’t need to register their product, however from next year there will be a national drone registration and accreditation scheme.

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Journos get a chilly reception NICOLA BARTON

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chilling new trend is taking the Penrith community by storm this winter and people are swearing by

it.

Whilst Cryotherapy has been around for centuries, this modern adaption looks like something straight out of ‘Star Trek’ and has most certainly evolved from the old frozen peas method.

The process sees clients stand inside a - 150 degree chamber for three minutes, which essentially sends the body into ‘survival mode’, rushing blood to the body’s core and in the process picking up additional enzymes and nutrients along the way.

As a result it is supposed to detoxify the body, boost the immune system, reduce swelling and inflammation as well as improve circulation.

Said to be a godsend for arthritis, muscle recovery, collagen production and even weight loss, more and more residents are bearing the cold to reap the benefits.

After using the therapy himself for a number of years, Owner of Cryo Fitness Penrith Clark Kay took over the business just under a year ago and said it’s something he is really passionate about.

“People burn from 500 to 800 calories after they finish when the body warms itself back up,” he said.

“It’s also great for depression, stress and even insomnia because as your body warms back up it’s releasing good endorphins and that’s why people have that good feeling after a session.”

During the session gloves and socks are worn to prevent frostbite. Risks may pose to those who have stroke history, high blood pressure, heart conditions or are pregnant. In these cases it’s best to consult with a doctor before participating.

Staff members from the Weekender put it to the test last Friday to see if the hype was truly worth it.

Whilst three minutes of frosty, body numbing air blasting all over your body doesn’t sound particularly appealing, it is well and truly over before you know it.

The result? Our staff certainly had a spring in their step on their way out, with a sense of energy and rejuvenation.

Whilst none really had any nagging injuries, the treatment is said to be a great way to speed up the healing process.

Mr Kay encouraged residents to give it a try to witness the results themselves.

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Council’s Annual Report is an important document. It invites residents to take a close look at the services we provide and the programs we run.

Through its pages we give our community a clear and comprehensive picture of all our activities, achievements, challenges and spending.

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Reporting is a statutory requirement, but Council works hard to report clearly and transparently, above and beyond requirements – a commitment that led to this national recognition.

The judges described our report as well written and easy to navigate.

They stated that it demonstrated good governance and contained well-chosen case studies to help residents feel connected to the organisation.

Penrith Council joined a number of other high profile organisations from across Australia in receiving the Gold Award this year, including the ABC, Legal Aid NSW and CSIRO. You can take a look at Council’s Annual Reports on our website at penrith. city.

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The matter is due to return to court next week.

Losing her locks for a cause: Cheryl’s special gift to kids

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ou may have heard of Pinot and Picasso or Cork and Canvas, but did you know the Emu Plains District Girl Guides are hosting their own paint- along events? The Cheezels and Easels Fundraiser is raising money to send a group of local girls to Mexico.

Samatha Young and Thea Hams are two of the leaders, who will be travelling to Mexico with eight girls to take part in the Day of the Dead Festival.

“It’s not a holiday, but they will bring

supplies and donations for the orphanage and help put the festival together,” Ms Hams said.

“They will be part of the community, so will clean or decorate, but also gain an insight into a culture.”

The girls had to find ways to fundraise $25,000, so they decided to get creative.

“The events are fun, kids enjoy it for a few hours, adults want to do a grown-up night and people leave happy that they have achieved some creativity,” Ms Young said.

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The long-haired local from Emu Plains has been growing her hair for nearly two years, to donate to a wigs for kids charity.

“I’ve been thinking about it for a while and so I did a little bit of research then the ladies at Insignia helped me put it all together,” Ms Watts said.

“It must be hard to go through life without hair so I’m hoping a little girl can get

a ponytail out of my hair and I am lucky that my hair will grow back quickly.”

New owner of Insignia Hair and Day Spa in South Penrith, Olivia Mangold, said they were happy to help Ms Watts lose her locks.

“It’s something nice that we can do as we like to give back to the community where we can,” she said.

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FRENCH CONNECTION NATHAN

TAYLOR One of the worst kept secrets in rugby league was finally confirmed on Wednesday with veteran Panthers playmaker James Maloney announcing he’ll depart the NRL at season’s end to take up a threeyear offer with French club Catalans.

The 33- year- old two- time premiership winner still had one year remaining on his contract with the Panthers but was granted an early release to secure the lucrative opportunity.

Maloney said he’s excited to have his future finalised and is looking forward to playing overseas.

“It was always a goal of mine to play in the Super League and living in France was the preferred option,” he said.

“I’m really excited about the opportunity and I’m very grateful to Penrith for allowing me to take up the deal over there.

I’m excited to finish the season well.”

Maloney and his wife Jess will relocate their young family from Penrith to the south of France in the off-season. He said the chance to live and play overseas was too good to refuse.

“I’m not getting any younger and when

the opportunity arose, it was too hard to knock back,” Maloney said.

“I’m 33 now and footy doesn’t last forever. The timing was right and Jess and the kids are all really excited about the move.

“We’ve always said we’d be silly not to take the opportunity to be able to travel and play in the Super League. The lifestyle in France is a bit more family friendly than the north of England but it’s something we’ve always planned and wanted to do.”

Maloney revealed he had received a phone call from Catalans coach Steve McNamara recently, to talk about his future endeavours. Maloney said he was open and honest with Penrith coach Ivan Cleary throughout the whole process.

“I spoke to Ivan the very next day after Steve called me,” he said.

“Ivan said you can’t go on forever and if the opportunity comes it may not be there in 12 months’ time. He said he couldn’t possibly ask me to turn it down.

“I’ve got a fair bit of history with Ivan and it was easy to be up front and open about the whole process.”

While Maloney would want the ultimate fairytale finish – a third NRL Premiership – he knows there’s plenty of work to do in the meantime.

James Maloney addresses the media on Wednesday. Photo: Megan Dunn “That would be the ultimate goal but we are a long way from that at the moment,” he said.

“This announcement probably gives me a really steely focus for the remainder of

this year knowing that it is going to be my last.”

Penrith will celebrate Maloney’s decorated career at the final home game of the regular season on Sunday, September 8.

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DODDS They say confidence is contagious and if that’s true, a plague has surely broken out at Panthers HQ in recent times.

Ivan Cleary’s side continues to ride the wave of a mid-season resurgence, repeating the efforts of Anthony Griffin’s team in 2017 by winning seven straight matches at the right time of the season.

Cleary has a chance to go one better on Sunday and make it eight straight victories, an achievement only unlocked once before – in 2003, when John Lang’s Panthers went on to win the premiership.

Standing in Penrith’s way is their toughest opponent to date on this sensational run of form – Ricky Stuart’s Canberra Raiders.

Stuart has the Raiders humming along

nicely, sitting in fourth spot on the competition ladder having won 11 matches this season and with a bunch of individuals who are setting the competition alight.

Case in point – Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, who joined Canberra from the Warriors this season and is almost certainly a candidate for buy of the year, with nine tries to his name this season and 75 tackle breaks. He also has the most kick return metres out of anyone in the competition, easily ahead of the likes of James Tedesco and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

And what about Josh Papalii? This 112kg giant has been one of Canberra’s best this season and has come out of the State of Origin series with a renewed focus and confidence.

Taking the form line into account, this match promises to be a closely fought affair. Both sides have played St GeorgeIllawarra in the past fortnight, with

TRIPLE M ABC 702 Penrith winning 40- 18 and the Raiders collecting a 36-14 victory.

The Panthers got the job done in spectacular fashion last Friday night, starting the game well and then taking control again when it looked likely to slip from their grasp late in the first half. The dominant second stanza was amongst Penrith’s best halves this season and sets up this clash with Canberra nicely.

While the Raiders deserve to be sitting in the top four, it’s not to say they’ve always been world beaters this season.

Prior to their victories over the Dragons and Tigers, they produced a disappointing effort in Darwin to lose to Parramatta and the week prior were far from impressive against Cronulla.

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of the season and if they do manage to win, it will surely silence any remaining critics who have questioned the validity of Penrith’s stirring mid-season run.

The judiciary, however, hasn’t helped Penrith’s cause with the bizarre suspension of Viliame Kikau on Tuesday night.

His loss will be significant, especially given how much ball he sees during a match.

With Kikau out, Liam Martin will most likely make his return from injury, and while he may not deliver the same impact as Kikau, nobody can deny he’s held his own when given opportunities this season.

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cer Round and once again the Panthers are getting behind the concept. “Beanie for Brain Cancer Round is one of the most important weeks for the community on the rugby league calendar,” said NRL CEO Todd Greenberg. “The collective support shown from the players, coaches and fans at the grounds each year is nothing short of incredible and goes a long way to finding a cure and tackling brain cancer once and for all.” Penrith players tried on the new beanies on Monday. They’ll be available to purchase at Sunday’s game between Penrith and Canberra for $25.

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 Penrith officials were stunned when

Viliame Kikau was found guilty of a shoulder charge at the judiciary on Tuesday night and suspended for two matches. They were very confident he’d get off. Too confident, perhaps.

 Spotted: Our recent sighting of Manly

coach Des Hasler on the streets of Penrith has been matched by news that former Sea Eagles leader Trent Barrett was in the area last week. Barrett was spotted meeting with a Penrith official at The Coffee Club.

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joys / struggles of parenting while catching ‘The Lion King’ at the movies.

 Dragons forward James Graham was

due to speak to guests at an Emu Plains Junior Rugby League Club function last Friday, but was a late withdrawal when it became clear he was going to be fit to play against the Panthers the same night.

Former international Gorden Tallis filled in for Graham, and did a stellar job.

 Spotted: Panthers coach Ivan Cleary

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Scoop confirmed: I told you in August last year that James Maloney was unlikely to play for the Panthers in 2020 and would end up in England or France.

Confirmation of his overseas move this week was no surprise at all. The third year of Maloney’s contract was always a safety net of sorts, and the original deal was finalised on the expectation that the Origin hero would head to the Super League in 2020.

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TAYLOR ‘As Low As It Gets’ graced the front cover of the May 24 edition of Extra Time after the Penrith Panthers ended the previous round dead last following their sixth consecutive defeat.

Times were tough at the foot of the Mountains 63 days ago, but not even the great Nostradamus could’ve predicted what was around the corner for Ivan Cleary’s bruised and battered men.

As the old saying goes, “rugby league is a funny game” and what would ensue would be one of the greatest winning streaks in club history.

Penrith would knock off the Eels, Sea Eagles, Roosters, Rabbitohs, Warriors, Titans, Dragons and this Sunday afternoon – in front of an expected bumper crowd at Panthers Stadium – will be aiming for

a record equalling eighth straight win against the Raiders.

A victory this weekend over an in-form Canberra side will not only rewrite history but further cement Penrith’s unlikely place in the top eight.

Speaking with Extra Time this week, Panthers captain James Tamou said he always had faith in his team despite their dire predicament two months ago.

“I knew we had a huge mountain to climb but I have always been confident with this group, even when we suffered those six losses in a row,” he said.

“I knew we had the talent and I remained positive about the group because I knew what they were capable of achieving.

“With the talent coming out of this group, the winning streak doesn’t surprise me because I see how hard they work every day at training.”

While working hard at training is one thing, Penrith are now making a real effort

on the playing field – something they were severely lacking over the first 10 rounds of the season.

“I REMAINED POSITIVE ABOUT THE GROUP BECAUSE I KNEW WHAT WE WERE CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING” Tamou said effort along with the energy and enthusiasm of the team’s rookie class is producing dividends.

“A lot has changed especially effort-wise.

We knew we had to change something otherwise we would have kept on losing,” the 30-year-old said.

“The boys are working hard for each other and these young ones coming through, their enthusiastic attitude has given us a real lift. We’ve been through the hard times, so hopefully we can keep it going and good things will come.”

This Sunday’s clash against Ricky Stuart’s men will be the toughest game of Penrith’s winning run thus far. Not only did Canberra belt the Panthers 30-12 back in Round 8, but they’ll also be desperate to consolidate their spot in the top four.

“You can’t be too complacent and that’s one of the best things about Ivan, he’s always pushing us so we can never get too complacent,” Tamou said.

“I’m happy we’re winning but we’ve still got a long way to go and it doesn’t get any easier against Canberra.”

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Panther Flashback Fla a Gus walks out on Panthers Phil Gould’s return to the Penrith Panthers in 2011 was the next chapter in the long, sometimes rocky relationship between ‘Gus’ and the club.

Whilst Gould is seen today as the man who helped save the Panthers and helped lead a remarkable turnaround at the club, back in the mid 1990s, the story was somewhat different.

As head coach, Gould had taken the Panthers to the heights of its first premiership in 1991, but had to deal with the devastating lows that would follow, including Ben Alexander’s tragic death in an horrific car accident, which all but tore the club apart.

By 1994, Gould had fallen out with Ben’s brother and club legend Greg over the family trophy business.

Once firm mates, the pair were all but torn apart by the rift, but managed to bury the hatchet in the early part of the 1994 season.

“It was personal stuff between my family and Gus,” Alexander told Rugby League Week.

“You can’t change what’s happened in the past but you have to put it behind you and get on with it.”

A much bigger story was happening behind the scenes though: Gould was preparing to quit Penrith and join the Roosters.

By mid- season, the rumours were public. Six rounds out from the end of the 1994 season, Gould announced he would join the Roosters on a three-year deal, with a two year option.

Gould would tell Rugby League Week some time later that he wanted to leave Penrith since Ben Alexander’s death in 1992.

“No one knows what I’ve been through at the club,” he said.

Indeed, Gould was young himself but was thrust into being the man to handle a squad totally devastated by the loss of one of their own.

The pressure, the challenge and the huge personal toll that

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Phil Gould in the early 1990s young Alexander’s death had on Gould was never really appreciated by the media, or the fans in the years that followed.

Whilst Gould’s move to the Roosters would be played out in the rugby league press as a major defection, truth was that whilst the media and fans may have recovered from Ben Alexander’s death, Gould and the squad hadn’t. It was time to move on, time to heal.

It is somewhat fitting that Gould would, almost two decades later, return to the Panthers to finish the job of building the club into the force it promised to be when he led them to their first grand final win in 1991. Ironic, too, that Greg Alexander is on the Board that approved his return.

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fter winning just two of their first 10 matches the Panthers are now flying. They appear headed for a spot in the Finals and if their form continues, they’ll press for a spot in the top four. What’s behind the improved form? Yes the players are now gelling with their new coach, but the biggest reason for their turnaround is James Maloney.

No one knows Penrith and its history better than Phil Gould and Gus has declared Maloney probably the greatest buy in the club’s history.

Gus says it’s Maloney’s calm on- field leadership that’s allowing the team’s young stars to shine. One only has to look at the turnaround in form of the New South Wales team from Origin I to II to realise the impact Maloney has.

Gould’s praise of Jimmy Maloney raises the question, which recruits over the years have had the biggest impact on their new clubs?

In recent seasons the impact Cooper Cronk has had at the Sydney Roosters has been astonishing. Yes the club already had an exceptional playing squad but coach Trent Robinson knew he was missing

on-field leadership in pressure situations in the biggest games of the year.

Cronk brought that in spades in last year’s Grand Final, acting effectively as an on- field coach rather than a player because of his broken shoulder. They are now favourites to become the first side to go back to back since 1993.

The Roosters have a knack of buying key players, James Tedesco has taken the Roosters to a new level over the last 18 months. However perhaps the club’s most significant recruit was Brad Fittler. They secured Fittler’s signature as a result of the Super League war, he then went on to win a Premiership with the club and make four Grand Finals, however his biggest contribution was changing the culture.

It’s hard to believe for younger fans given their sustained success, but in the early ‘90s the Roosters were a basket case.

Fittler changed that and it’s a change that is still felt today.

Perhaps the greatest recruitment decision of any club of the past 20 years was the Cowboys signing Johnathan Thurston.

For years North Queensland languished at the bottom of the table. They had plenty

James Maloney is in career-best form at Penrith. Photo: Megan Dunn of local talent but had trouble enticing quality players to move to Townsville.

Thurston changed that, he took the Cowboys to the 2005 Grand Final and the 2015 Premiership. All from a player who was a fringe first grader at the Bulldogs

and went on to become one of the greatest players in the history of the game.

Thurston and Fittler proved if your club can recruit the right superstar the fortunes of your side improve dramatically for years to come.

EXTRA MINUTES  The Canberra Raiders and major spon-

sor Huawei will use their Round 23 home match against the Manly Sea Eagles to help raise awareness and funds for Deaf Australia. The Raiders launched the special jerseys they will wear in the match on Monday, which features the Deaf Australia logo and the entire Auslan Alphabet. The jerseys worn in the match will be auctioned off via www.allbids.com.au with proceeds going to Deaf Australia.

 The NRL has confirmed the three pools

which will make up the inaugural Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s Sydney 2019, to be held in Parramatta on October 18-19.

Group A will include Australia, New Zealand, PNG and USA; Group B will include England, France, Lebanon and Wales; and Group C will include Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Cook Islands. The two highestplaced teams from Group A will progress to the Semi Finals, alongside the winners of Groups B and C.

 The Sydney Roosters have announced

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the signing of Cronulla halfback Kyle Flanagan on a two-year deal. Flanagan, the son of former Sharks coach Shane, will fill the void left by the retiring Cooper Cronk. “Kyle is a crafty playmaker and an exciting young talent, whose services we are delighted to have secured,” said

Canberra Raiders players show off the jersey they’ll wear against Manly in round 23 Roosters CEO Joe Kelly. “We look forward to welcoming Kyle to the Roosters and to watching his development over the coming seasons.”

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Roosters hooker Jake Friend is unlikely to be back before the Finals after suffering an arm injury against the Knights last weekend. It’s the second long-term injury Friend has suffered this season.

 It’s understood Josh Reynolds is strug-

gling to find a new club for next season, with little interest in the playmaker since he was given permission to speak to other clubs. Reynolds still has two-and-a-half years to run on his $800,000-a-season contract, which the Tigers will be forced to honour should Reynolds be unable to find an opportunity elsewhere.

 The National Rugby League’s new

introductory participation program – League Stars – officially launched on

Tuesday at events held in both Sydney and Brisbane. More than 100 children at each location took part in the newest version of rugby league that introduces kids to the basic skills of the game through regular non-contact skills sessions held both after school and in the holidays.

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ABC TV’s ‘The Weekly with Charlie Pickering’ and 10’s ‘Have You Been Paying Attention?’, Kitty said being on stage is her favourite thing.

“I love doing the TV stuff because it’s great fun working with other people and the perfectionist in me likes that you get to do things over a few times until you get it just right,” Kitty said.

“My favourite thing though in the world is stand- up. It’s the best feeling ever to be on a stage in front of real- life people making them laugh.”

Kitty has had an amazing career making people laugh and her latest show does just

that. She encourages everyone to come and see a real show while leaving the kids at home, unless you want them getting a Kitty Flanagan-style education.

“This show is not just a lady and a microphone talking at you, but I really put in and perform my ass off,” Kitty said.

“I like people to walk away from my shows going ‘well that was certainly worth getting off the couch and going out for’ and, at the risk of sounding like an ad, it’s just a top night out!”

Kitty Flanagan will be on at The Joan on Friday, August 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $54.90. To book, call 4723 7600.

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Kitty said she isn’t nervous for her encore show but excited and will take the audience through a whole range of emotions as she covers a range of topics

from sex to Cirque du Soleil and footy players.

“You should expect to feel happy, hysterical, surprised, awkward, happy again, then really hysterical, then totally amazed, and finally exhausted but satisfied,” Kitty told the Weekender.

“My inspiration comes from real life, things that happen around me, stuff my family does or says, random things I overhear when I’m out and about. But my parents haven’t been allowed to come to this show and you’ll understand why if you see the show.”

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Push Me Away, Pull Me Closer – The Joan From $16, 7.30pm 4723 7611 Bad Eighties – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Matchbox – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Take A Hit! – Workers Hubertus Free entry, 7pm 4773 4444 DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

Urban Stone – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Songs Of James Taylor & Carole King – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $46, 8pm 4723 5050 Big Radio Dynamite – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Rough Diamond – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Neon Lights – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Oxygen – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Born Jovi – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1384 ABBAlanche St Marys RSL, 9623 6555 Saturday, July 27, 9pm, From $10

Diplomacy The Joan, 4723 7611 Friday, August 2, 7.30pm, From $30

Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

Back To The 80s – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Best Of You Foo Fighters Show – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050 Gregg Arthur With Quartet Quarter – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $30, 8pm 4723 5050 Oz Addiction – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Chris Drummond Duo – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Radiators –Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Steel Magnolias – John Lees Centre From $20, 2pm & 7pm 4735 5422 Penelope Seidler & Alec Tannes Architect Conversation Penrith Regional Gallery, 4735 1100 Sunday, August 4, 2pm, Free entry

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Carmen The Joan, 4723 7611 Saturday, August 3, 7pm, From $35

Thunderbolt – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Franky Valentyn – Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444

Friday, August 2

Push Me Away, Pull Me Closer – The Joan From $16, 7.30pm 4723 7611 A Taste Of Ireland – The Joan From $49.90, 8pm 4723 7611 Greg Poppleton’s Bakelite Dance Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200

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Penrith Museum of Printing Saturdays from 10am-2pm Pen Paceway • 0415 625 573 Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Wrestling for a cause at Penrith Gaels Club this weekend Professional wrestling will be coming to Penrith Gaels Club for the first time with local group Wrestle Strong Dojo. Partnering with the charity, Fighters Against Abuse Australia, to put on an afternoon of fun for the whole family, the pro wrestlers have a range of experience and backgrounds but will showcase their skills and entertain the crowd. It will be held in Kingswood this Sunday, July 28 from 2pm-4pm. Tickets are from $10. Visit facebook.com/wrestlestrongdojo.

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Kids can prove they’re Lego masters

Leisurefest Roadshow comes to Penrith

Don’t miss the free Lego workshop at Blacktown Workers Sports Club on Sunday, August 4 from 11am-1pm.

Check out your choice of cars and caravans at the Leisurefest Roadshow. It’s on at Panthers from August 2-4. Tickets start at $10.

Penrith RSL Travel Club New members welcome 0405 332 464

Lion King, The (PG) Thurs, Tues: 10:10AM, 11:00AM, 12:10PM, 12:55PM, 1:40PM, 2:10PM, 3:00PM, 3:40PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:40PM, 6:40PM, 7:20PM, 8:00PM, 8:40PM, 9:30PM. Fri: 10:10AM, 11:00AM, 12:10PM, 12:55PM, 1:40PM, 2:10PM, 3:00PM, 3:40PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:40PM, 6:40PM, 7:20PM, 8:00PM, 8:40PM, 9:30PM, 10:10PM. Sat: 10:20AM, 11:00AM, 11:30AM, 12:10PM, 1:00PM, 1:40PM, 2:10PM, 3:00PM, 3:40PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:40PM, 6:40PM, 7:20PM, 8:00PM, 8:40PM, 9:30PM, 10:10PM. Sun: 10:20AM, 11:00AM, 11:30AM, 12:10PM, 1:10PM, 1:40PM, 2:10PM, 3:00PM, 3:50PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:40PM, 6:40PM, 7:20PM, 8:00PM, 8:40PM, 9:30PM. Mon: 10:10AM, 11:00AM, 12:10PM, 1:10PM, 1:40PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 3:50PM, 4:30PM, 5:40PM, 6:40PM, 7:20PM, 8:00PM, 8:40PM, 9:30PM. Wed: 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:10PM, 1:10PM, 1:40PM, 2:10PM, 3:00PM, 3:50PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:40PM, 6:40PM, 7:20PM, 8:00PM, 8:40PM, 9:30PM.

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Journey of science and theatre comes to The Joan EMILY FESZCZUK

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Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia!

Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage with puppetry, songs, and puzzles.

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about Black Holes, the Big Suck Theory, the Explosive Deaths of Stars and the accumulation of junk in Space.

In grappling with the science behind their journey they are supported by the incredibly patient tutoring of Radio Astronomer extraordinaire, Nicholas Ralph and guided by director Margaret Davis in a performance of thoughts, beliefs, hopes and fears.

‘Push Me Away, Pull Me Closer’ will be on at The Joan on July 26 and 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets are from $16. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600.

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et ready for a mind- boggling journey through the ever expanding reaches of the universe and our tiny place within it.

‘Push Me Away, Pull Me Closer’ is a brand new work created by a group of early-career artists who’ve come together to produce an exciting collaboration as part of Q Theatre’s Workshop series.

The work aims to bring emerging theatre makers and musicians together to collaborate and create a new show about the here and now.

The ensemble combines physical theatre with edgy dialogue to explore the opposing forces governing our lives. It deals with things such as darkness and light and trying to reach for the stars but plummeting to the depths. On the way we share what we have discovered

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ollowing his recent Vivid Sydney festival performance and a successful international career, Australian entertainer Gregg Arthur will embark on a new nationwide tour which will stop at the Blue Mountains.

Joining Gregg on stage is Quartet Quarter, comprising eight of Sydney’s best musicians: Andrew Scott on piano, Craig Scott on double bass, Tim Geldens on drums, Michael Avgenicos on tenor sax, Tatyana Lukich and Nataliaya

Lukich on violin, Marianne Yeomans on viola, and Sally Schinckel-Brown on cello.

From popular contemporary hits, classic jazz standards, orchestrations written for Gregg by the late Tommy Tycho and original songs written by Gregg, this show has something for everyone to enjoy.

Gregg Arthur will be at the Blue Mountains Theatre and Hub on Saturday, August 3 at 8pm. Tickets are from $30. To book or for more information, call 4723 5050 or visit www.bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au.

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The play is a comedy- drama about the bond among a group of southern women in northwest Louisiana.

The title suggests the female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel and director Anthony Brown of Ruby Productions has worked hard with a talented cast to bring the very female dominated play to life on stage.

Be transported to another time where there were no mobiles and no computers in every home, only people connecting with each other daily in person.

The story follows the women as time passes and they encounter tragedy and good fortune, but grow stronger and closer in the process.

Don’t miss your chance to see this timeless classic on stage. Tickets are on sale now!

‘Steel Magnolias’ will be at the John Lees Centre in Penrith on August 3 and August 10 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are from $20. To book or for more information, call 4735 5422 or visit www. rubyproductions.com.au.

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The brand new season of ‘The Bach

elor’ will premiere on Wednesday, July 31 at 7.30pm. Astrophysicist Matt Agnew will meet 20 singles vying for his attention in the new series.

FOX Showcase drama ‘Euphoria’ has 

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The new season of ‘Gogglebox Aus

tralia’ returns to LifeStyle on Wednesday, August 14 and 10 on Thursday, August 15.

Following the departures of Angie and Yvie plus Wayne and Tom, this upcoming series will see new cast members added.

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US drama ‘How to Get Away with 

Murder’ will officially wrap with a sixth series.

Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris will not return as judges in the next season of ‘MasterChef Australia’.

The bombshell announcement comes after months of contract negotiations failed to broker a new deal. “We would like to thank Gary, George and Matt for their contribution over the past 11 years,” said 10 CEO Paul Anderson.

A new six-part ABC dramedy titled 

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Kardashians’ fame will front a new property series ‘Flip It Like Disick’. The series premieres on Monday, August 5 at 12pm.

David Spade’ will premiere on the Comedy Channel on Tuesday, July 30 at 10pm. The nightly 30-minute series will see a rotating group of Spade’s comedy and celebrity friends break down the pop culture news of the day.

‘Diary of an Uber Driver’ premieres on Wednesday, August 14 at 9.30pm. Based on Ben Phillip’s blog/e-book of the same name, the show stars Sam Cotton as Uber driver Ben who tries to figure out what he should be doing while helping others get where they’re going.

Scott Disick of ‘Keeping Up with the 

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Mature take on a classic THE LION KING  1 hour, 58 mins EMILY FESZCZUK

For someone like myself who grew up with the 1994 ‘Lion King’ as one of the most loved Disney cartoons, the 2019 CGI live action remake had some big shoes to fill. I tried very hard not to compare the original so I could successfully enjoy the new version.

The movie follows Simba, a young lion prince who flees his kingdom after the death of his father, Mufasa.

After discovering his pride is in trouble he learns about bravery and fights to take back what is rightfully his.

This new version of ‘The Lion King’ takes things in a new direction.

Yes, the visuals were not as colourful and fun as the 1994 classic, but they were still beautiful.

The fact that it looked like you were watching a David Attenborough documentary had me mesmerised.

Combine this with a nearly original soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer with the voices of Beyoncé and Donald Glover breaking through, and it had me wanting to sing along the whole way.

It’s certainly not as carefree and fun as the original, and perhaps just a money making machine, but the more mature version has most of the original elements we know and love.

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Creative projects, exciting hobbies and sporting activities are favoured, but your patience will wear thin with pedantic people, frustrating family members and muddled communication. For some, a rushed romance could see you jump from the frying pan into the fire!

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Wednesday and Thursday favour home and hearth, as the New Moon highlights your domestic zone. It’s a good time to clean and de-clutter your living space or tackle an overdue DIY project. Then Venus makes a tricky aspect to Uranus, when Bulls can expect a busy and bamboozling couple of days. Relationships will be unpredictable and life will certainly speed up.

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You’ll be walking a financial tightrope as retrograde Mercury stirs up your money zone and you’re primed for a spontaneous spending spree. But can your bank balance support what your heart desires?

In order to avoid future problems, think before you spend … and think before you speak. Thank goodness Mercury goes direct on Thursday morning so communication and common sense should gradually improve.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Show me the money! You’ve been talking about saving for something big for a long time now. This week, with Venus, Mars and the New Moon firing up your finance zone, resist the urge to be flash with cash and careless with credit. Instead, be a canny Crab as you put your money where your mouth is and actually start saving.

Plus do an inventory on your inner wealth, as you nurture your self-esteem.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Lightning flashes of inspiration could strike suddenly on Monday or Tuesday.

But make sure you communicate clearly or there’ll be some crazy chaos along the way. On Wednesday and Thursday the New Moon lights up your sign and Mercury also turns direct. So Friday onwards is a fabulous time to initiate a pet project, refresh your physical appearance, review your personal beliefs or embark on a rollicking adventure.

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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

On Monday and Tuesday, avoid using words as weapons – or making promises that you later regret. Then the New Moon lights up your solitude zone and Mercury moves forwards in your hopes and wishes zone. So it’s time to recharge your run-down batteries and reflect on your future. As Kate Bush said: “There’s an awful lot you can learn about yourself when you’re alone”.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

This week conversations will be confusing as Uranus upsets plans and retrograde Mercury muddles your mind, which could result in the tendency to send and/or receive mixed messages. Uranus also stirs up waves of discontent within a romance, friendship or group dynamic. So plenty of patience and diplomacy are required!

The fiery New Moon reactivates a special Libran dream that’s been languishing on stand-by.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Avoid being a stubborn and intractable Scorpio. Uranus rocks the relationship boat so listen to what a loved one is trying to tell you. The New Moon encourages you to be more independent, creative and adventurous – especially at work. If you stick to old ideas and outdated routines, then stagnation will set in. But if you are open to progressive changes, then lucky opportunities will follow.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Hasty hubris and fiery foolishness could land you in hot water on Monday or Tuesday. So think things through before you speak, act, drive and decide!

Thursday onwards looks fabulous for travel and foreign connections, as the New Moon activates your international/ adventure zone and Mercury turns direct.

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The New Moon stimulates your intrigue zone so no secret is safe, as you uncover clues and pick up on cues that others miss. Be careful what you unearth though! With Mercury retrograde (until mid-week) you could stir up issues from your own less-than-perfect past. Lust and loot loom large, as you work through issues involving trust, intimacy, possessions or joint finances.

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Inconsistent and contrary … that’s you this week! Love, loyalty, companionship and compromise are the buzz words, as one half of you wants you snuggle up close with someone special. While the other half longs to be footloose, fancy-free and rebelliously independent. You’re also likely to say something totally inappropriate. It doesn’t take long to blurt something out but it takes a lot longer to repair the damage afterwards.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

New Moon week is the ideal time to ditch bad daily habits and start afresh. Work, health, fitness and food choices are the main areas where you need to make some long overdue changes and adjustments – the sooner the better. From Friday onwards, try to release pent up frustrations via a chat with a close confidante or family member. Spend some quality time with your favourite four-legged friend.

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What to do with sudden extra disposable income Paying off your house is a huge achievement, but what do you do with the extra money?

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Last week one of my clients came to the office and had paid off their mortgage.

This was a goal we had really focused on for five years and we’ve now achieved it! I was as excited as my clients as I am invested in people’s goals.

The question they now face is, what to do with the money they were, until now, contributing to their mortgage? We looked at three key areas that they could direct their surplus income; ongoing lifestyle, the long- term (retirement) and medium-term goals.

It is essential to ensure that the clients will meet their retirement goals. For employees, the Super Guarantee Contributions will go a long way to securing retirement, but won’t always be enough to meet retirement goals. Making additional superannuation contributions is a very tax effective method to build wealth as all contributions are taxed at 15 per cent, which is lower than most people’s marginal tax rate.

Building funds for retirement will provide the potential to draw a higher income in retirement, ensure your funds last longer or provide options to retire or

reduce work hours before age pension age. Believe it or not, many clients are now saving too much for retirement!

They will have enough money to provide a far higher standard of living in retirement than they do now. This is also out of balance, for these clients may be better off directing surplus income to more immediate goals than retirement.

Once we have ensured that clients will meet retirement goals, we look to increase ongoing lifestyle. This simply involves identifying ongoing lifestyle expenses that have been forgone due to affordability. This could be a regular date night, a golf membership or opting for the preferred clothes brand. We factor these increased expenses into the ongoing budget. As always we try to ensure that these increases are meaningful to the client.

Another method of increasing lifestyle is by reducing work hours; things like reducing shift work or overtime are common goals. This client is looking forward to having some Saturdays off for the first time in years.

For this particular client we were able to identify two goals they had always wanted, but have been low priorities.

They have always wanted to go to New York and have dreamed of owning a Camaro. We will be starting a savings plan to achieve both in the next four years. I’m sure once they have achieved these goals,

there will be a number of other things they would like to achieve.

Paying their house off has freed up some cash that will ensure these clients have more than enough money to fund their retirement; they will increase their ongoing lifestyle and will be working towards some goals that are important to them.

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The hidden places you might find added sugar in your diet Why is sugar so bad for your health?

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food, however it can also be hidden in yogurts, cereals and sauces.

Some food and drink items and their sugar content: • Coke, 600 ml – 64 grams • Milkshake from McDonald’s, medium – 72 grams • Starbucks hot chocolate, Grande – 48 grams Unexpected places to find sugar: • Chobani Greek Yogurt, Lemon – 17.3 grams • Kellogg’s Just Right with ½ cup skim milk – 15.6 grams • Coles fruit filled bars – 13 grams Steps to take to reduce and limit added sugar intake: • Read the nutrition information panel,

choose products with less than five to 10 grams per serve.

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Sugar consumption can be an addiction!

An important message to take note of, is that over time you increase your intake, adding more and more as time goes by.

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Rates of obesity are increasing rapidly with around two thirds of Australians said to be overweight and obese.

One of the main culprits is due to added sugar consumption, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages. These types of beverages make it easy to quickly consume a high number of calories.

These calories are considered “empty” as they provide no nutrition and don’t deter from eating calories from food, therefore an individual consumes an extra amount of calories.

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Hello Allan, I am seeking guidance about my future.

Mikaela, Glenmore Park Hello Mikaela, You are wise beyond your years, very hard working and will ultimately be rewarded for your strong ethics and solid values. On a physical level I feel that some modelling or performing has drawn a lot of attention to you. You may also feature in the local newspapers or industry publications in regards to your work and professional life. One concern that presents to me is the contrasting values you have in comparison to your partner.

You both don’t need to see the ‘bigger picture’ to assist each other to fulfil your own goals and dreams. By putting idealism to the side, you can help each other to succeed independently.

The love you have for your children is immense but it also comes with its challenges, and plans for your own family require some deep reflection at the moment.

In addition, your independence, and demonstration of strong personal boundaries, which you expect to be honoured, have led to ending a close relationship.

I feel positive in regards to your career and feel a great passion for you to lead and teach. You would find teaching roles in any capacity to be the most fulfilling.

Self - employment opportunities will present themselves and be discussed

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These talks could also lead to a possible business partnership. I see the images of people and places around you such as the Penrith Panthers, cheerleaders and fitness and personal trainers.

Be excited, your work ethic alone will attract great success.

Hello Allan, I am seeking guidance about my future.

Sarah, Penrith Hello Sarah, Never short of an opinion, you may find that people may not appreciate your honesty at all times! Stick to your guns, however, as the Spirit World will use you to bring reality into people’s lives.

Continuing your education and breaking down barriers in terms of employment are on the agenda and will consume lots of time and energy for you next year.

Keep an eye on job security in 2020 and working close to home is preferred.

Property concerns occupy you during part of 2020 which could mean issues with tenants, tenancy agreements or the financing of real estate.

You are best suited to being outdoors and careers in travel or blogging about romantic locations would suit you well.

There is a young man in the world of spirit that is around you, and he passed quickly from an impact. He watches you for many hours while you use your computer and speaks of very personal feelings about suicide and mental health.

He implores you to work on behalf of the youth who struggle with home or housing affordability, food issues and employment. He wants you to advocate for those in the community struggling for their voice to be heard.

I can see awards and much acclaim around you and you will achieve the excellence you seek provided that you are decisive about committing to yourself.

I see you planning for many things and appreciate that you are organised and thorough. The money will follow and you will be settled in life. You may eventually consider working from home, as I can see a home office producing even more income for you. Be prepared for some challenges on the home front around Christmas of next year. You will find that you need to reorganise and restructure to get life back on track again. Your mantra should be – “it’s good to be me”.

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Since the recent outbreak of Leptospirosis in inner Sydney we have had many enquiries as to what vaccinations your pets need. The saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ is as true for our pets as it is for us. Vaccinating your dog against preventable diseases is the logical choice when it comes to their health. We suggest vaccinating against the common preventable diseases including: Parvovirus (parvo): Parvovirus is a nasty disease that causes severe vomiting, blood in the stools, and loss of weight and appetite. Parvovirus is highly contagious and can survive for long periods in the environment after being passed in the faeces of infected dogs. The virus can withstand cleaning and weather changes, meaning the spread of the virus is hard to control.

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The disease can progress rapidly and can result in sudden death.

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The black-browed albatross sweeps low over our heads, landing rather elegantly o ov beside its nest, a solid pillar of mud set be b iin n tall tussock grass. It joins hundreds nesting albatrosses on the steep of other o o slope that leads to a dramatic cliff edge on sslop West Point Island, our first landing place Wes the Falklands. in th For nature lovers, this is a significant moment. mome We’re metres from these legendary birds and their nesting neighbours, a large colony of Rockhopper penguins.

The albatrosses and penguins show no fear of us and they don’t interfere with each other. And the reason we’re seeing so many black-browed albatrosses is that the Falkland Islands (or Islas Malvinas to Argentines) is home to 85 per cent of the world’s population, around 680,000 pairs. Little wonder that West Point was once called Albatross Island.

I’ve been fascinated by the albatross ever since reading Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner at school, in which the bird symbolises nature.

In the poem, an albatross follows the mariner’s ship into Antarctic waters, but despite the albatross being regarded as a lucky omen by sailors, the mariner shoots it with a crossbow. From that moment the ship and crew are doomed.

I am reminded of the poem when I sight an albatross soon after our ship sails from Ushuaia on the southern tip of Argentina.

Our expedition vessel, heading for Antarctica, is quickly circled by blackbrowed albatrosses which follow us all the way to the Falkland Islands. But instead of aiming a crossbow at them, I shoot hundreds of photos of these majestic birds as they soar effortlessly and swoop close to the ocean’s surface.

Albatrosses can live up to 70 years, often spending months at sea flying for thousands of kilometres and only coming to land to breed, so while we feel privileged to be so close to these amazing seafarers on West Point Island, the comical rockhopper penguins show no respect. These penguins spend a great deal of time waddling between the albatross pillars in an ungainly way collecting bits of grass to build their own nests.

Looking at their stocky bodies, it’s hard to believe they move like torpedoes under water.

After climbing down to the beach, we encounter a sleeping fur seal who seems oblivious to our presence. Half- a- dozen Magellanic penguins come out of the ocean and make their way up the beach.

Some Upland geese walk beside the water with their chicks, unconcerned about a Magellanic penguin strolling beside them. Gentoo penguins gather on grassland behind the dunes.

Things seem quite harmonious in this remote part of the world, at least in the animal realm.

But there hasn’t been much harmony in the human world. Countries have been fighting over the Falklands for centuries. The French and Spanish made early claims on the islands and later the Germans and Americans showed an interest. But the British have held sway here since 1833 and still do after winning the 1982 war with Argentina. Tensions remain, however, as Argentina continues to claim the islands.

The excellent Historic Dockyard Museum in the capital Stanley has a fascinating gallery devoted to the Falklands War and curating staff are happy to discuss the exhibits, some of which include confronting stories of the inhabitants’ war experiences.

With a population of just over 2000,

Stanley is more like a quaint English village of red phone boxes and Land Rovers than a British Overseas Territory’s centre of government. Nevertheless, there is a Governor who resides in a rather splendid government house and a functioning Legislative Assembly.

And if the locals often seem more British than the Brits themselves, that’s because 99.8 per cent of them voted to remain British in a 2013 referendum. Patriotic fervour is obvious in places such as the Victory Bar, which is festooned with Union Jacks and Falklands flags. Here you can chat to friendly locals and have scampi and chips washed down with a warm ale from the Falklands Beerworks.

Stanley is a very welcoming place and, as you walk around, there’s a genuine feeling of a far- flung outpost with an overwhelming sense of community.

Christ Church Cathedral is a prominent landmark, as is the nearby arch made from the jawbones of blue whales in 1933.

The weekly Penguin News keeps inhabitants informed about local and international events relating to the Falklands.

From a traveller’s point of view, the Falklands present a rare opportunity to experience exceptional wildlife in one of the planet’s last functioning colonial outposts.

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ne of the AFL’s biggest characters, Giants defender Heath Shaw will celebrate his 300th game this Saturday night against Port Adelaide.

Arriving at the Giants in 2014, the 33- year- old began his decorated career in 2004 as a member of the Collingwood Magpies.

True to his jovial nature, Shaw began his 300th game press conference on Wednesday morning in unique fashion – reading a pre- prepared statement before taking questions from the media.

“I would like to sincerely apologise to any teammate, opposition or umpires that I’ve yelled at and abused or tormented over my previous 299 games,” he said.

“However, I do want to stipulate that I cannot promise this will not continue for the remainder of my career.”

With his somewhat of an apology/stern warning over, Shaw reflected on his career so far, which included winning the 2010 AFL Premiership with the Magpies.

“You play footy every week, you play one game and then prepare for the next.

I’ve been doing it for 15 years and it becomes normal, it becomes routine and really comfortable,” he said.

“I never thought I’d get past year one let alone get to 300 games. It’s been good

fun though. Two clubs involved and lots of people throughout the journey, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”

Shaw was drafted in 2003 by Collingwood with the 48th pick. He would go on to play 173 games with the Magpies before signing a lucrative deal to move to Sydney and play with the Giants. Shaw said linking up with GWS in 2014 was a turning point in his career.

“Making my way up to Sydney was a huge highlight because I never thought I’d be playing football for a club that didn’t exist when I started, but to be able to be a part of history with the Giants has been great,” he said.

“I was a bit stale and an angry footballer come the end of my tenure at Collingwood, so moving to Sydney to play for the Giants definitely gave me that second wind.”

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ne of the more unique events on the Penrith sporting calendar is right around the corner.

The Model Boat Club of NSW will be holding their annual Winter Spectacular event from August 8 to 11 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith.

Free for spectators, locals will witness model boats of all varieties whiz around the course in a test of skill and speed.

Several trophies will be up for grabs during the four- day event, with all the action taking place on one of the Regatta Centre’s detention ponds.

Boats are typically timber built, ABS or fibreglass construction and set up to run in certain engine and hull classes.

Engines can be electric, petrol or nitro, and boats are radio controlled with either a stick or wheel radio.

The Regatta Centre has been the niche sport’s home for many years, with model boat racing taking place there on a regular basis.

Don’t miss the 2019 Model Boat Club of NSW Winter Spectacular, running from Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. A BBQ breakfast and lunch will also be available for purchase.

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ocal sports fans have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the famous Rugby World Cup trophy next week.

The Webb Ellis Cup, as it’s officially known, will be appearing at Nepean Rugby Park on Monday, July 29 from 6pm.

The prestigious trophy’s arrival in town coincides with Australian Rugby Union’s Gold Blooded Tour.

The tour, which kicked off in Darwin last month, sees Wallabies greats travel the country hosting free clinics at local schools, clubs and community events to

pass on their skills and help build excitement ahead of the World Cup in Japan.

The Gold Blooded Tour has already made its way through the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and now it’s Penrith’s turn to enjoy all the fun and festivities.

The clinic, which is aimed at kids between six and 18 years of age, will run for approximately 90 minutes.

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Fox, the younger sister of two- time Olympic medallist Jessica, has been juggling study commitments with a busy international slalom paddling schedule this year but managed to achieve her best result of the season so far.

The 22- year- old was the standout performer for Australia on a tough day in the Polish heat, with none of her teammates progressing to the finals.

“I was really happy to be there in the first place, my run was a bit sticky but I was happy to put down a clean run,” Fox said.

“I feel pretty confident on Krakow, I know the course pretty well – it’s quite predictable and stable. It’s a really tough race, and I’m trying to be as confident as I can and just focus on delivering my plan.”

Fox also attempted to reach the women’s C1 Final but fell agonisingly short of qualifying after a two- second penalty put her in 11th position, just 0.05 of a second behind the final qualifying spot.

Fortunately for Fox she didn’t leave Poland completely empty - handed, securing bronze for the Australian women’s U23 C1 team earlier in the meet.

Fox, along with teammates Kate Eckhardt and Demelza Wall, managed to continue Australia’s long tradition of winning canoe slalom world championship team medals.

The C1 bronze was the only nonEuropean medal on an opening day dominated by the French and Italians.

Fox said European teams had an advantage because they all competed at their continental championships earlier this month.

“We don’t have the European Championships to practice at,” she said.

“It’s our first medal together, and we have another year of U23 to come as well.

“We had a pretty strong plan, but obviously with teams you have to be able

Noemie Fox in action to adapt and be flexible, but we were confident and supporting each other.”

Meanwhile, Penrith paddler Sophie Wilson raced with her wrist heavily strapped and only just fell short of qualifying for the semis of the junior K1.

“It wasn’t the best run but I’ve done a lot of learning,” she said.

“My goal was to do the best I could and have fun. My wrist was sore when I was paddling but I had to work through it.”

Diamonds fall short in World Cup Final Story continued from » p. 64 “To have represented Australia in my first World Cup was unbelievable. Thanks everyone for all the support along the way,” Price said.

The Diamonds fought hard all match, drawing within one goal of the Silver Ferns late, but were unable to overcome a clinical New Zealand side that controlled the game for much of the four quarters.

Despite Monday’s unfortunate result, Australia enjoyed a phenomenal World Cup campaign, reaching the Grand Final undefeated.

For New Zealand, it was their first World Cup win since 2003 and their fifth overall.

In the night’s other big match, England defeated South Africa to claim the bronze medal.

Giants goal attack Jo Harten represented England at her home tournament, scoring 29 goals in the bronze-medal decider.

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Wanderers return home Late loss to Leeds United overshadowed by celebration of new home stadium NATHAN TAYLOR

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sually a loss in the dying stages of a match would make any sporting fan feel like it’s the end of the world, but that wasn’t the case last Saturday night when Western Sydney went down to Leeds United with just seconds remaining on the clock.

While Wanderers fans would’ve lapped up a win or even a draw for that matter, in the end they were just happy to be back home after several years playing at soulless stadiums designed for Aussie Rules.

Western Sydney’s first game at the new and improved ‘Wanderland’ in Parramatta was deemed a whopping success, with nearly 25,000 people turning out.

Despite the agonising 2- 1 defeat to Leeds in stoppage time, Wanderers coach Markus Babbel was full of praise for his new- look side on what was a massive occasion for the club.

“It was a fantastic test for us and a great experience for the boys. I saw so many good things from us,” he said.

“I said to the boys before the match, so many people have worked hard to make

The new-look Wanderers pose for a team shot. Photo: Steve Christo this happen and we have to give something back on the pitch because this is an amazing story.”

The Wanderers well and truly gave it

their all, with Leeds players clearly frustrated they weren’t able to crack the home side open until the very end.

“It was a great team performance. Of

course, we made mistakes but we were there for each other, that’s why we had luck on our side,” Babbel said.

“This game was gold for us, from the pace, from the mentality and how we played, it was gold for us.”

Leeds teenager Mateusz Bogusz will forever be known as the first player to score a goal at the new Parramatta facility, opening the scoring in the ninth minute of play.

Kwame Yeboah equalised for the Wanderers in the second half and looked to have secured a draw before United’s Pablo Hernandez struck in the final minute of injury time.

Babbel said Western Sydney now has the stadium, the training base and hopefully the side to make a real push for A-League supremacy this season.

“Only seven years ago they started and now we have a stadium like this, we have a European-style training ground and top facilities – now it’s up to us to bring the performance on the pitch,” he said.

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BASKETBALL: Penrith have lost back to back games, going down to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 89-73 in Round 18 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition. Lachlan Charlton top scored for the Panthers, recording 20 points and five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team have lost four games in a row, smashed by the Sea Eagles 92-64 last weekend. Emily Potts had a huge game for the Panthers, notching up 19 points and three rebounds. Both teams will take on the Maitland Mustangs this Saturday.

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AFL: The Penrith Rams are back in business, defeating title favourites Southern Power 94-65 in Round 14 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Veteran Phil Aumann booted seven goals in the massive win. The Rams will hit the road this Saturday afternoon to face the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas at Mona Park.

Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes suffered their worst loss of the season, belted by the North Shore Bombers 79-0 in Round 14 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. The winless Ramettes will take on the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas tomorrow.

AFL: The GWS Giants have bounced back from a three-game losing streak in a big way, defeating premiership favourites Collingwood 122-79 in Round 18 of the AFL. With Phil Davis, Callan Ward, Stephen Coniglio, Josh Kelly and Matt de Boer watching on, GWS stunned

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AFL: The GWS Giants have announced they have passed 30,000 members for the first time in history.

In eight years the Giants have recorded a new membership milestone every season, starting with 10,241 members back in 2012. Jamisontown resident Jake Clark became the 30,000th member when he rang the club last week. “I’m pretty proud to be the 30,000th member as I love what the club has done for western Sydney,” he said.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team have lost five in a row, smashed by the Sutherland Stingrays 75-43 in Round 7 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team have won back to back games, defeating the Stingrays 41-37.

Both teams will take on the ERNA Hawks in Round 8.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 18 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions took place last weekend.

In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys beat Guildford 32-24, while Penrith Brothers went down to Blacktown Workers 28-22.

In the Sydney Shield competition, St Marys defeated Guildford 34-28, while Brothers lost to Moorebank Rams 66-4.

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This month brings some exciting news to the local community, with Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital relocating to bigger premises. The vet has moved from 377 Wentworth Road to 49 Wentworth Road in Orchard Hills and are now just further down the road.

With many customers travelling from Emu Plains, Leonay, Emu Heights and the Lower Blue Mountains with their pets, the new premises have been renovated to accommodate a veterinary hospital. The premises are huge! There are double brick walls, 3m high ceilings and a green, bull-nosed verandah around the front of the building.

They even have a concrete driveway and car park.

There is an off-leash park in the front yard for you and your dogs to enjoy.

Camille purchased the veterinary hospital business nearly 9 years ago and there has been steady and continual growth of the business in this time. They started off with four staff and have now grown to 16 staff members and have definitely outgrown their previous premises.

This is a wonderful achievement for a successful, local small business.

They are so excited and cannot wait for you to visit their large country practice! The staff look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, so please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team.

For more information, you can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ orchardhillsvethospital, visit their website at www.orchardhillsvet.com.au or call them on 4736 2027.

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ocal netballer and Australian Diamond Paige Hadley has described Monday morning’s Netball World Cup Grand Final loss to arch- rivals New Zealand as “heartbreaking”.

Posting on social media after the 52- 51 defeat to the Silver Ferns in Liverpool, England, the 26-year-old St Clair junior was clearly gutted but grateful for the experience.

“Whilst it’s heartbreaking we didn’t get our fairytale ending, I’m so proud to be standing on the podium beside my Aussie Diamonds sisters,” Hadley said.

“It’s been a tough journey to get here but what an honour it is to represent my country, so thank you to everyone who shared this journey with me.”

Fellow Diamond and Giants Netball star Jamie- Lee Price echoed Hadley’s sentiments post-match.

“The last few weeks have been a dream,” the 23-year-old said.

“It’s obviously heartbreaking to lose in the Grand Final by one point but I can honestly say we didn’t go down without a fight and I couldn’t be prouder of this bunch.”

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