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ork is powering ahead on the Western Sydney Airport Metro line, with nearly one kilometre of a new bridge located between Orchard Hills and Luddenham completed. The bridge, consisting of 36 piers, one every 28 to 40 metres, and 308 concrete segments will be 3.5km long as part of the new Western Sydney Airport Metro line. The foundation for the new Metro station at Luddenham is also complete, ready for work on the station build to commence next month. Situated up to 13.5 metres above ground, Luddenham Station will be the only station on the new line located on a viaduct. Work on the remaining part of the Metro is also in full swing, with four tunnel boring machines excavating the 9.8km tunnels and earthworks underway to complete sections of the railway at ground level. The Metro line’s six new stations will also become a crucial connection for work-

ers and travellers making their way to western Sydney’s new international airport and surrounding areas. The NSW Government has already approved a number of major projects in the region including data centres at Kemps Creek and Huntingwood, each worth over $1 billion. Significant investment is also being driven into the area surrounding Luddenham Metro Station, with Sydney Water nearing construction completion of an Integrated Water Recycling Hub. “This project represents a massive opportunity for NSW, driving billions of dollars’ worth of investment and thousands of new jobs in this growing region of western Sydney,” NSW Premier, Chris Minns said. “Since being elected, the NSW Government has worked tirelessly to cut red tape to drive development while charging ahead with the construction of Australia’s largest public transport project.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said making progress on the Metro is vital for western

Work continues on the viaduct at Luddenham which is being built as part of the multi-billion-dollar Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport railway line project.

The 23km new railway will link residential areas with the new Aerotropolis and connect travellers from the new airport to the rest of Sydney’s public transport system.

Sydney residents and the greater Sydney economy. “This project will not only improve public transport access to the future Western Sydney Airport, it’s also delivering major economic stimulus for western Sydney, supporting more than 14,000 jobs,” she said. Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said people will be able to step off a plane and onto a train as soon as the airport opens its doors. “When complete, Luddenham Station will deliver a rail service to the future research, innovation and commercial precinct in Luddenham and provide world-class travel for people in an area with limited public transport options,” she said. Meanwhile, Shadow Minister for Transport Natalie Ward is calling out the Premier’s spin on the delivery of transport infrastructure in western Sydney. “It is easy to claim credit for infrastructure projects you don’t have to plan, fund and start delivery on, what is difficult is managing the NSW Budget in order to be able to consistently fund infrastructure investment.”

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ver the years I’ve written pretty passionately about protecting January 26 as the date of Australia Day. And while my thinking has shifted on this in recent years, and I’d be open to change, the ongoing debate and push for such an amendment is only offering further conflict. One thing is certain: something needs to change. If not the date, then at least our attitudes towards this debate. Today our front page has a ‘Happy Australia Day’ banner splashed across the front. Our social media pages will also boast such branding. It is not something we should be ashamed to say. But there are some who will respond to that simple message of ‘Happy Australia Day’ with anger; almost as if we’re “taking a side” in this whole January 26 debate. That’s not the case at all: we’re simply recognising our national day and the general belief that January 26 is an opportunity to celebrate the things we love about Australia. It also cannot be denied that the majority of Australians, according to polling, do not want the date to change. But as I said at the top of this column, I’m more open to changing the date now than ever before. If our Indigenous friends and colleagues believe it will help to take such a step, then perhaps it should be considered. That would be the Aussie thing to do; to at least give the argument a fair hearing. I know of many businesses in Penrith who simply ignore Australia Day. There is no ‘Happy Australia Day’ social post, no acknowledgement in their premises. And of course we’ve got the virtue signallers who refuse to acknowledge today as a public holiday, will work a breezy day in the office to prove a point and then take the public holiday at a later time, when it suits them better. What heroes. Sporting organisations so keen to jump on a whole variety of issues that are out of their wheelhouse will refuse to acknowledge the day, completely ignoring it. And we all know where Woolworths stands. Here’s the thing: If we’ve become so afraid to celebrate January 26 as our national day, to

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let it be a day of happiness, then perhaps we do need to change the date. If we don’t, we’ll just keep arguing with each other, and who is that helping? It is certainly not helping the Indigenous Australians who believe that their fellow Aussies don’t fully understand or comprehend the pain of the date, a theory only enforced by the referendum result last year. And it’s certainly not helping the Australians who just want an opportunity to celebrate the country they love, but almost have to do so red faced. We all know so much of Australia Day has been eroded over the years, whether it was Triple J moving the Hottest 100, or shops selling less and less Australia Day merchandise. Councils have watered down their Australia Day celebrations. I must give credit to Penrith City Council, however, who is holding Australia Day events today as well as citizenship ceremonies. All of this stuff will only keep happening, which will leave us in a difficult place: January 26 still being Australia Day, but the way in which the day is acknowledged being one of division and conflict. So let’s change the date. But hang on, are we mature enough to do so? Will those who refuse to celebrate on Janu-

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ary 26, and who speak so passionately about changing the date, be happy with any new date? Will they get out the snags, wear the flag with pride and celebrate? Or will changing the date simply move the date of their social media virtue signalling? What happens to January 26? We’re told it is a day of mourning and pain for the Indigenous community, so its importance cannot simply disappear from our calendar. Does that mean we have two public holidays? There is much more to changing the date than simply finding the right one to change it to. Any Prime Minister and Government brave enough to make such a decision would need to be able to sell it to everyone: both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community. That Prime Minister is unlikely to be Anthony Albanese, who couldn’t sell The Voice referendum and completely got the messaging wrong. It won’t be Peter Dutton either, surely. Not when the Coalition placed itself so firmly in the No camp when it came to The Voice. It would be a stunning about-face. So where does that leave us? Stuck with January 26 being Australia’s most awkward public holiday. Is this really what we’re going to do? Just keep recycling the same back-andforth arguments every year, with the January 26 naysayers repeating the same arguments and the stoic supporters telling them to get over it? I’m not sure who to blame here, but the fact this argument has been allowed to come so far, and has divided our country so extensively, is an enormous failure. I’d like to think Australia is mature enough to both reflect and recognise what the date means for Indigenous Australians, plus celebrate the great nation we are today. We are not that mature, though. Sadly, nor are we mature enough to change the date and come up with a sensible resolution that will make everyone happy. So for what it’s worth, Happy Australia Day. Whatever that may mean to you.

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Plans released for new stadium cost the government in excess of $300 million,” she said. The upgraded stadium will he draft plans for the new include a new western grandstand Penrith Stadium have and a significantly redeveloped officially been revealed, eastern grandstand, increasing the providing the community with ground capacity to 25,000 – up from insight into what’s set to be a 22,500. It will also have more food modern venue for both sporting and beverage outlets, as well as four and entertainment. new changerooms. Deputy Premier and Minister for However, reflecting feedback Western Sydney Prue Car empha- from over 3000 locals, Minister for sised how important it is for Penrith Sport Steve Kamper assured that that the state government has both hills will be staying. fulfilled this election promise. “We understand what the “People in the community have community wants to see, and we’re been talking about this upgrade delivering that,” he said. for a long, long time, and I’m very Member for Penrith Karen proud that our government has McKeown, a self-proclaimed actually moved straight away in ‘Panther tragic’, said she was our first year to be unveiling to ecstatic with the plans. the community the designs of this “This is such a fabulous outcome brand-new stadium, which will for our community. Our Panther fans are just going to enjoy the experience that it will be when we have redeveloped these stands,” she said. “[There will be] complete new changeroom facilities which incorporate women’s sport as well, and it’s really important that we make Nathan Cleary chats with journalist Cassidy Pearce. these facilities

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Wednesday morning’s announcement was well attended by politicians and sports stars. Photo: Melinda Jane.

available for all our community. It will also be fully accessible, which is very important for people of all abilities to be able to come here to the events and have the same experience as everyone.” Penrith Mayor Todd Carney agreed with the sentiment, thanking the state government for investing in the local community. “This is a very important new piece of infrastructure for our community as we grow through, and it’s a great opportunity as the airport comes online in 2026 to have this fantastic stadium available so we can have those concerts, and we can have women’s NRL playing out of here,” he said. In addition to adding features that they so desperately need, Chairman of Panthers Group Peter Graham said it was vital that the stadium continued to keep up with these

developments in the area. “This ground was officially opened in April of 1967. I was there with my then-girlfriend – now my wife – and we witnessed the official opening of the ground, and we witnessed the start of Panther Pride,” he said. “Penrith Park has developed along with this town. A very friendly town, that’s now taking its place amongst the great cities in Australia.” Continuing to be the primary tenant after the upgrades occur, Panthers coach Ivan Cleary noted how positive of a change this will be for dedicated fans. “There’s a lot of people who spend their hard-earned money to come and watch us play, and we love that. It will be great for them to have a different level of comfort and an exciting new stadium to come and watch us at,” he said. Nathan Cleary added that though

he’s excited for the upgrades, it’s important to him and the team that the current feel will be maintained. “The important thing is that it didn’t change too much,” he said. “I think an upgrade is always nice, but I think all the boys really enjoy the suburban feel, and it’s a bit different to most other stadiums through the league, so the fact that we can still keep that is really cool, but it’s just that bit more comfort. I think we’re very lucky, and the boys are going to love it.” Given that this will be the Panthers’ last season at the stadium as it is, before re-opening in 2026, Nathan said he was looking forward to making the most of 2024. “The Penrith community always gets behind us, and we’re always grateful for their support,” he said. Images of the new stadium can be found on the Weekender website.

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Inmates meet their idols Panthers stars go inside Cobham Youth Justice Centre to help inspire and motivate CASSIDY PEARCE

Panthers players with young people from Cobham Youth Justice Centre in Werrington.

crossroads in your life where you could have gone one way but you went the other way, and I think that resonates well with our young people. Learning the importance of not just setting goals, but

things like good, healthy eating habits is really great.” The squad was then led on a tour of each unit, where all the boys at the centre got the opportunity to meet the players, who some would

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anthers players have taken a break from their busy training schedule to pay a visit to young people at Cobham Youth Justice Centre in Werrington. Last Thursday, January 18, the group, which included Dylan Edwards, Jarome Luai, Izack Tago, and Scott Sorensen, engaged in a skills session in the centre’s Indoor Sports Court with a group of boys showing a keenness to play rugby league, before holding in a Q&A session in the library. According to Unit Manager Hugo McCann, the Q&A session involving Edwards and Luai had a significant impact on the boys, aged between 15 and 21. “They can relate to someone like Jarome, who’s a local boy, and a lot of the boys are local too,” he said. “It was all about overcoming your own adversity, having a

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consider their idols. “When they hear from people they admire, it has more of an impact on them,” McCann said. Admitting that he’d never experienced anything like it

before, Sorensen admitted he initially felt a little bit out of his comfort zone heading to the centre. However, after meeting the boys, it was a whole different story. “I don’t really have the

words for it to be honest – it was eye-opening, and it was a really cool experience in a way,” he told the Weekender. “It was so nice, how welcoming all the boys were. It was nice to just to have five minutes and have a chat with them in between sessions and throw the ball around with them.” Sorensen said he hoped the young people were able to get as much out of the experience as he and the rest of the players did. “We try to do as much as we can, and hopefully it might inspire them or help them with life choices, whether it’s in their health, or their lifestyle,” he said. “Whether they look up to us or not, it doesn’t matter. It might just be a way that we can help them with a little bit of advice in their life, and if that means having the right people in their corner, or even little things like how we take care in our sleep and in the way we eat, then that’s awesome.”

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40 years of delicious meals at Penrith’s happiest restaurant CASSIDY PEARCE

conic Penrith restaurant Happy Inn is soon to celebrate its 40th birthday, having opened on High Street on February 1, 1984. Owner Vincent Wong recalls Happy Inn being a comparatively tiny venue when it first opened, catering to Penrith’s small population at the time. “My first impression when I came here was that it was just a little country town,” he said. “When we started here, it was a small Chinese restaurant that seated about 60 people. We did our best, serving the locals, and we found people to be quite loyal, and very friendly. We only had four staff working here at that time.” It wasn’t until 20 years later that Happy Inn expanded into the space next door. Now, in 2024, they seat 120 people, and employ 35 staff members. In the last 40 years, Happy Inn has built a reputation for being one of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. But, Wong said he owes it all to his loyal customers – many of whom

Annie Lau, Vincent Wong, and Martin Lau. Photo: Melinda Jane.

have been around since the start. “Our customers always say we’re one of the best restaurants, but I say they are the best customers to us,” he said. “A lot of our regulars have become close friends for me. I think I spend more time here than at home, so I spend more time with them than my wife! “They’re very supportive, they

help me, and they always give me new ideas for the business as well. I’ve still got families who have been coming here since we opened.” But, Wong said there have been plenty of changes to Happy Inn in the last 40 years as Penrith has grown. “People have been educated on how to dine out and enjoy it a little bit more now,” he said.

“In the old days, I think they were very simple, not because they didn’t know how to enjoy a meal, but nowadays there are so many different cuisines and so many restaurants popping up around Penrith.” It’s because of this that he’s continued to change the menu every few years. However, some things never go out of style. “Some of the popular dishes we haven’t changed since we opened, like honey chicken, sweet and sour pork, and Mongolian lamb – they’re must haves, and people are still ordering them today. They’re our best sellers!” he said. “But, I think more fusion Chinese is getting popular. I think young people are more accepting of the more fusion Chinese food. I don’t think there’s been much change when it comes to old favourites like spring rolls and those foundation dishes, but people are more interested to try new dishes now.” Though he said it’s been challenging to keep up at times, Wong said it’s all been worth it. “It’s getting more challenging every year, and every year I try to come up with a new dish to surprise

the customers,” he said. “I always try out other restaurants and bring new ideas to us.” Despite making the decision to go without a big celebration this year, Wong said that 40 years is an incredible milestone to share with his family and community. “I wonder how I do it, and sometimes I feel very tired, but I always look forward to coming in every day,” he said. Despite owning other businesses in the meantime, Wong said Happy Inn has been the most special to him, hoping that when he does retire, his family will be there to take it over in due course. “This was the first business I ever had, and it will be the last one I ever have, too,” he said. “After 40 years, do I need to retire? I’m not sure. If I was going to retire, I would have done it 10 years ago, so now I think I’ll continue until I have grandchildren. “I hope that one of my family members will be able to take over the business when I retire, but I don’t think I’ll retire completely. I think I’ll still come in maybe a couple of times a week.”

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Plan up until Thursday, 29 February 2024.

Proposed amendments to the Orchard Hills North, Glenmore Park Stage 2 and Glenmore Park Stage 3 chapters of Penrith DCP 2014

● Penrith City Council is inviting the community to share their feedback on the draft St Marys Town Centre Place

Following extensive community consultation last year,

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which established a shared vision to transform St Marys

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centre over the next 20 years.

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into a vibrant, sustainable, and welcoming strategic

The St Marys Town Centre Place Plan is a community-led ˥ˢ˔˗ˠ˔ˣ ˪˛˜˖˛ ˢ˨˧˟˜ˡ˘˦ ˔˖˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˩˘˥ ˧˛˘ ˡ˘˫˧ Ѓ˩˘ ˬ˘˔˥˦ between 2024–2028 to help achieve this long-term vision, with a focus on events, activities, and street and park

Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 (DCP 2014). Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 11 December 2023 resolved to publicly exhibit the above proposed amendments to DCP 2014. Key changes to the Orchard Hills North DCP chapter include ˠ˔˞˜ˡ˚ ˠ˜ˡˢ˥ ˖˛˔ˡ˚˘˦ ˪˛˜˖˛ ˥˘Є˘˖˧ ˧˛˘ ˔˦˦ˢ˖˜˔˧˘˗ Ѓˡ˔˟ Planning Proposal, addressing formatting matters and

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To view the draft St Marys Place Plan and share your

Key updates to the Glenmore Park Stage 2 and Glenmore Park

feedback, please visit yoursaypenrith.com.au/stmarys

Stage 3 DCP chapters include the addition of a development

Hard copies of the plan are also available to view at

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matters. The proposed changes are administrative in nature and do not introduce or amend any existing policy positions in either DCP chapter. Following the public exhibition, the outcomes of the exhibition will be reported to Council for consideration. The proposed amendments to DCP 2014 will be on public

Backyard access to your pool must be restricted by

exhibition from Monday, 29 January 2024 to Monday,

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a child resistant pool barrier. Young children should

26 February 2024. The exhibition material may be viewed

29 January 2024 – 7pm (Ordinary Meeting) Online via penrith.city

be actively supervised when using a swimming pool.

online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and at Council’s Civic Centre.

Children should not be responsible for supervising other

You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed

children. These are just some things you can do to make

changes by making a written submission to Council by

sure that your pool is safe.

Monday, 26 February 2024 by:

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Council’s Swimming Pool team on 4732 7864.

• Post: The General Manager

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● Have your say on Penrith’s creative life! We have listened to your desires for accessible and diverse arts and culture, support for local artists, and spaces that foster

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together as an unincorporated joint venture

Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993 – Proposed Licences on community lands

trading as West Region Delivery Team.

Under Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993, notices are hereby given that Penrith City Council intends to grant leases as detailed below:

• Part of 1 Discovery Way, Jordan Springs (Lot 3000 DP1223879)

Proposed Use: Site Compound to support critical

Development Consent/s Determined

water main and reticulation renewal works in

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental

Penrith LGA.

Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule

Description of Land: 110A Dunheved Circuit, St Marys (Lot 211 DP31909)

All affected parties are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal.

• Pgdc Holdings Pty Ltd

addressed to the General Manager, Penrith City Council to PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 or

Fitout and use of Tenancy G01 as swim school • Sharon Jones

of this notice.

Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˜ˡ˚ ˔ Ѓ˥˦˧ Єˢˢ˥ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ

on 4732 7777 or Tara.Braithwaite@penrith.city

• NF Billyard Pty Ltd

Development Applications been received by Council: Rev23/0008

North Penrith Unit Trust

Term: For a period of up to 12 months

Lots 3003, 3004 & 3005 DP 1184498, ʧʤ ʙ ʤʫʧϝʤʬʥ ʿˢ˥˗ ˆ˛˘˙Ѓ˘˟˗ ʶ˜˥˖˨˜˧ʟ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ for construction of part-13 and part-25 storey ˖˔˥ ˣ˔˥˞˜ˡ˚ʟ Ѓ˩˘ ˦˧ˢ˥˘ˬ ˣˢ˗˜˨ˠ ˪˜˧˛ ˔˕ˢ˩˘ʠ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ parking, retail and commercial tenancies and 2 residential Towers. Tower C has 74 apartments

For all enquiries: Please contact Tara Braithwaite on 4732 7777 or Tara.Braithwaite@penrith.city

• The Trustee for the Thornton

• 110A Dunheved Circuit St Marys (Lot 211 DP31909)

through-site link (Concurrent Review Application

Demolition of existing dwelling and ancillary structures • Mulgoa Nominees Pty Ltd

Contact: Development Services Department on 4732 7991

CD23/0017

Lot 1636 DP 1161694, 55 Binyang Avenue, Glenmore Park

Closing date: Monday, 26 February 2024 Rev23/0007

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Demolition of existing dwelling and ancillary structures • Stockland Development Pty Ltd

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Lot 1637 DP 1161694, 53 Binyang Avenue, Glenmore Park

Review of Determination (Refusal) of DA22/0213 for construction of part-13 and part 31-storey mixed-use development with 1 level of basement car parking, 5-storey podium with above-ground parking, through-site link, retail tenancies, supermarket, child care centre, indoor recreation facility and 2 residential towers. Tower A has 241

Demolition of existing dwelling and ancillary structures • Stockland Development Pty Ltd

CD23/0014

Lot 1638 DP 1161694, 51 Binyang Avenue, Glenmore Demolition of existing dwelling and ancillary

apartments and Tower B has 75 apartments. proposal includes an offer to provide community

structures • Humewood Homes Pty Ltd

infrastructure being an indoor recreation facility

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Lot 283 DP 204977, 42 Sheppard Road, Emu Plains

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Contact: Development Services Department on 4732 7991 Closing date: Monday, 26 February 2024 • The Trustee for AonAri Property

Viewing of Development Applications

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and Tower D has 163 apartments. Proposal

Submissions must be received in writing addressed to the General Manager, Penrith City Council to PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 or council@penrith.city, within 28 days of the date of this notice.

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Demolition of existing structures and construction of a multi-dwelling housing development comprising 12 x 2-storey dwellings and associated works pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 • Stockland Development Pty Ltd

Review of Determination (Refusal) of DA22/0214

All affected parties are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal.

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Lot 1 DP 530910 and Lot 2 DP 530910, 110 Albert Street, Werrington

The following Development Applications have • The Trustee for the Thornton

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Lot 2 DP 549070, 22 McLean Street, Emu Plains

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Description of Land: Part of 1 Discovery Way, Jordan Springs (Lot 3000 DP1223879)

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Lot 1700 DP 1166371, 90–98 Glenmore Ridge Drive, Glenmore Park

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A man has been busted drink driving in Penrith. About 1.10am on Wednesday, January 16 Police were patrolling The Northern Road, Penrith. Police have seen a vehicle drive across a median strip and driven in the other direction. Police have stopped the vehicle and had a conversation with the driver, a 60-year-old Penrith man. The man was breath tested, which proved positive. He was arrested and taken to St Marys Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis that returned a positive reading of 0.254. The man’s driver’s licence was suspended and confiscated. He was charged and will front Penrith Local Court in February.

St Marys: Disqualified driver busted behind the wheel

At about 4am on Saturday, January 20, Police were patrolling the Great Western Highway, St Marys. Officers have sighted a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of Glossop Street. Police have pulled the vehicle over and had a conversation with the driver, a 28-year-old Orange woman. The woman was asked to produce her driver’s licence. It is alleged the woman has informed Police that she did not hold a driver’s licence. Checks were made and confirmed that the woman has never held a driver’s license but held an RMS number which was endorsed disqualified until April 2024. The woman was charged with ‘Not stop before lights at red arrow (motor vehicle)’ and ‘Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period - 2nd+off’. She will appear in Penrith Local Court on March 7.

Oxley Park: Man facing range of charges after pursuit

Penrith: Out-of-towner charged after alleged stealing offences

About 4.30pm on Saturday, January 20, it is alleged a 25-year-old Marsden Park man has attended a major shopping centre in Penrith. It is alleged he has entered a retail store, where he has selected a suitcase to the value of $240, he has a short time later exited the store without paying for the bag. It is alleged he has gone to the car park, where he has placed this suit case in his vehicle. A short time later he has re-entered the shopping centre and entered a major retail store. It is alleged he has walked around the store for a period of time, selecting 18 items of clothing and accessories to the value of $1469. It is alleged he has placed these items in his own bag and has left the store without paying for any item. It is alleged security had been watching the man. Police were contacted and attended. The man has gone to his vehicle, where he placed the stolen items inside. The man has again returned to the major department store, where he has again selected another five items to the value of $1035, placed these in his bag and exited the store. The man was apprehended by security. Police have spoken to the man. He was charged with a range of offences and banned from the shopping centre.

Kingswood: Appeal to locate missing man

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney’s west. Marcelo Martins, 37, was last seen on Tent Street, Kingswood about 6.30pm on Tuesday, January 23. Police hold concerns for Martins’ welfare. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, medium build, with short brown hair and brown eyes. He may be travelling in a black MG sedan with NSW registration of EWA90X. Contact Nepean PAC or 1800 333 000.

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About 12am on Sunday, January 21, Police were patrolling the Great Western Highway, Oxley Park. They have seen a vehicle turn harshly into Sydney Street. They have followed this vehicle. It is alleged the vehicle was speeding. Police have continued to follow and eventually activated all lights and sirens. It is alleged the driver has accelerated harshly and continued on Sydney Street, well in excess of the posted 50km/h speed limit. Police have initiated a pursuit. Police have pursued the vehicle down Braddon and Thompson

Avenue, Oxley Park where it has stopped in a driveway of a nearby house. The driver was removed from the driver’s seat. Police have had a conversation with the 33-year-old St Marys man. The man was breath tested, which proved positive. He was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis that returned a positive reading of 0.060. He was charged with multiple offences and will appear in Penrith Local Court.

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BUYING PROPERTY NEAR THE NEPEAN There can be no question that the Nepean River is the jewel in Penrith’s crown. It is a stunning natural water course and we are sure that most of our community join us in celebrating some fantastic development in and around the river in recent years. So far as residential property is concerned, properties on or near the river are quite sought after. This means supply is often low, properties are tightly held and therefore property values in the river precinct are always strong. There are some very important things you need to consider however from a due diligence perspective if you are buying a property in the precinct. This article focuses on flood issues. It will be well known to locals that there have been two major flood events in and around the river in recent years. While these events have been significant, the river has a long history of flood events in times of heavy rain. This is particularly prevalent when Warragamba Dam, upstream to the south, overflows. There’s also a number of tributaries that flow into the river that flood during times of heavy rain. If you are considering buying a property in this area the first thing you need to decide is what are you going to do with it. If you are simply going to buy it as is and have no plans to conduct any substantial works or renovations, then provided the existing works are approved by Council you may be relatively unaffected by flood related development controls. If however you want to do a knock down rebuild or substantially renovate an existing property you need to get a thorough understanding of what kind of development is allowed and the restrictions that exist from a flood planning perspective. The Penrith development control plan 2014 (available on Council’s website) sets out a range of principles that apply to development applications in flood areas in the Penrith

LGA. This includes requiring that new buildings and/or substantial renovations are done a certain level above ground level depending on the location of your property to manage flood risk. An important part of your due diligence is identifying a property’s flood hazard characterisation. The 2014 Penrith DCP sets out that as a general rule Council will not support new development (such as the construction of a new house or building) on properties that are considered “high hazard”. To find out if the property you are considering purchasing is high hazard, you should look at the Nepean flood study which sets out the different hazard classifications from H1 (being the least severe) through to H6 (being the most severe). Each “H” characterisation has a colour which corresponds to flood maps which can be viewed in conjunction with the flood study to work out how your property is classified. Both the Nepean River flood study and the flood mapping are available on Council’s website. Generally speaking, any property that falls in categories H2-H6 will be considered “high hazard” and from a flood perspective you will need to do extra work to get any development application approved and there is no guarantee that you can conduct the type of development you want to on that particular parcel of land. Developing a property with this kind of classification can also increase your costs as it is likely that any development application will need to be supported by flood specific reports such as engineering reports and hydraulic reports. In addition, if you are considering developing on flood affected land, we recommend that you engage with a qualified planning consultant to discuss your plans, obtain some advice and also assist you in the preparation of any development application. If you are transacting on a property in this area, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Snapper’s milestone Weekender photographer Melinda Sanders clicks up 15 years CASSIDY PEARCE

Melinda Sanders back in 2016.

Melinda Sanders on the job this week.

Awards, where she’s taken photos of bands like One Direction, and NRL Grand Finals. Sanders has taken photos of just about everyone, from business owners to sports people and prime ministers, and has shot at many locations, including the army barracks, wildlife retreats, and plenty of restaurants. “We took a journalist and got in the back of a police car one night,” she said. “We followed the police around for a night

to see what they do, and that was interesting.” But, she said there have been plenty of difficult photos to take, too, including things like car accidents and fires where Sanders is often the first person from the Weekender on the scene. “There’s been some sad stories over the years as well – it’s not all happy,” she said. Nonetheless, Sanders has become a significant part of both the paper and the commu-

nity over the years, with only the changes in familiar faces reminding her of just how long it’s been. “When I met Albo years ago, I didn’t think he would become Prime Minister, and now he is. Prue Car has come a long way as well,” she said. “It’s interesting over the years when you think back to when you first meet people. I get to build relationships with people over a long period of time.” Sanders has also seen first-hand some significant changes in the broader community, and can’t wait to see what the future brings to Penrith. “Penrith has changed a lot over the last 15 years, I’ve worn a lot of hard hats in that time,” she said. “I’m excited to see what’s next.”

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f you’ll be celebrating Australia Day this Friday, January 26, there are plenty of events to choose from right here in Penrith. Panthers will again be hosting a day of excitement and laughter at the club. Family fun will kick off from 2pm, complete with a kids disco, plaster painting, and reptile encounters. Adults can also get involved with live music from morning to night, and a host of Australian-themed cocktails to enjoy. Cap off the day with a phenomenal fireworks display, which you’ll see overhead at 9pm. Over in St Marys, St Marys Rugby League Club will be holding a free family day out from 1pm to 4pm. For the little ones, there will be face painting, lamington making, a petting zoo and a craft station to enjoy. Stick around until 9pm to see Classic Oz hit the stage, playing all of your favourite Aussie rock hits. Penrith City Council is ensuring local residents will be able to beat the heat on Australia Day, with events to be held across Ripples St Marys and Penrith. Dive into the festivities with free entry to both Ripples locations, and take part in

Penrith Council’s official Australia Day event will be held at Ripples.

Ripples Penrith and St Marys will be busy this Australia Day.

craft and food workshops, water games, and fitness classes, with a range of exciting giveaways to look out for throughout the day. Penrith Beach is also set to be a blast on Australia Day – just be sure to book your parking in advance if you plan to head down! The Jamison Hotel will have plenty on offer for its guests this Australia Day. Woodchopping will commence

at the venue at 11am, followed by a pie eating competition at 1pm, and a thong throwing competition 2.30pm. The Angels – No Secrets Tribute Show will be ending the day on a high note, hitting the stage from 8pm. Over at Penrith Gaels Club, celebrate with Soundproofed from 8pm. For keen colourers, head there now to pick up a sheet for their colouring

Plenty of fun for the family.

in competition. Entries close at 4pm on the 26th! But, if you’re looking to have a chill day on the 26th, indulge in a delightful morning tea on the Nepean Belle. The team is promising that guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the true

essence of Australia, listening to fascinating commentary that brings the history and culture of the area to life whilst surrounded by native wildlife, the 50-million-year-old Nepean Gorge, and a beautifully presented Aussie-inspired morning tea.

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mobile food vending vehicle? Vendors are invited to apply for the Mobile Food Vending Program. Multiple sites are available in the Blue Mountains Local Government Area. Council is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) until 4pm, 26 February.

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he Museum of Fire has held the awards ceremony for its fourth annual art competition, seeing primary school students from all over NSW flock to Penrith to be recognised for their phenomenal work. The theme of this year’s competition was ‘Rescue’ – a fitting one given the events of the past year, which saw firefighters attend over three times the number of rescues than structure fires, said Museum of Fire CEO Belinda McMartin. “A major role of our emergency services is rescuing those in need. Whether that be a one-off incident, or a major disaster, the ability of firefighters, with the aid and sometimes guidance of other agencies, to undertake rescue procedures is an essential part of what they do,” she said. “For the theme of this, our 2023 art competition, we wanted to pay tribute to this role of firefighters. We wanted to emphasise the latter half of our state’s fire service name, being Fire & Rescue NSW.” This year’s competition was the museum’s largest yet, garnering over 100 entries, including many from interstate and overseas. “It is amazing to see so many serious issues through the eyes of this next generation,” she said. “If the artwork is anything to go by, we have

a very positive and colourful future ahead of us as we watch our children grow and develop into young adults within society.” To help present the awards, the event was attended by Mayor of Penrith Todd Carney, FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell, and Federal Member for Macquarie and Special Envoy to the Arts Susan Templeman, among other dignitaries. Referencing the relevance of her two titles, Templeman emphasised the positive impact art can have on those impacted by natural disasters, empowering victims to take control of their thoughts and express feelings of loss and hope. “Art helps us understand those events and helps people process what it is that can happen around us,” she said. “I think this project by the museum, supported by Fire & Rescue, encourages these young people and their families to start thinking about how we prepare for those events, how we respond to them, and it has a value beyond those incredible works on the wall – it actually helps us understand the world in which we live.” At the event, Year 6 student Sarella Symonds took out first prize for ‘A Rescued Friend’ – a work which she said is an example of the love and care our heroes show. Fewtrell noted how positive the competition is in promoting the role of Fire & Rescue NSW, adding that he hoped to see it grow again in

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney, student Sarella Symonds and Federal MP Susan Templeman.

2024 for what’s set to be a huge year for the organisation. “The value of this art prize is not only the fact that it’s encouraging young artists and engaging the children to think about their creative abilities... It also encourages you to engage with the Museum of Fire and the wonderful work they do here, but from my perspective, it really encourages you to engage with the emergency services, and to think about all the things that make your community work, that keep you and your families safe, and the

things you can do to reduce the chance of an emergency happening,” he said. “This year is a very special year for Fire & Rescue, because it’s the year that we celebrate 140 years as an organisation. Throughout the year, we’re going to be doing some things to celebrate that because it’s a bit of a big birthday for us, and this time next year, the theme will be about history, and telling Fire & Rescue’s story over that 140 years, so that will be a really nice way to end our year of celebrations.”

The light of my life has gone out... Barbara Castledine has gone to be with God and our daughter Belinda. Our marriage of 61 years was sort of like Walt Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp”. Barb was educated at Presbyterian Ladies College, mine was at the School of Hard Knocks. She was a lady in every sense of the word. A wife, dedicated teacher, mother, librarian, story teller who was always much loved by the children, parents, colleagues and community. We lived at Leonay for 59 years; those who knew her, know her worth. Contact Mal Castledine for funeral details 4735 2432. I love you Barb. God’s will be done. In lieu of flowers family have requested donations to the Cancer Council.

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Working behind bars From a painter to a correctional officer, Stefan Uhrik loves his rewarding career CASSIDY PEARCE

ational Corrections Day, celebrated last Friday, January 19, was a chance to say thank you to hard-working corrections staff across the country. One local officer in particular was recognised this year, with a sudden career change having made a significant difference both to community members and offenders alike. Penrith resident Stefan Uhrik has worked at Parklea Correctional Centre since 2015, ending his time running his own painting business to become a correctional officer after seeing the job ad pop up online. “I gave it a crack and I ended up getting it,” he said. “I have no regrets and I enjoy it.” Over the past eight years, Uhrik has worked in various areas of Parklea. Most recently, he became the wing supervisor of the Drug Recovery program just short of three years ago, driven by a desire to work with inmates in a more unique way. “It sounded like an interesting role dealing with inmates with substance issues and I thought I could be more supportive,” he said. A large number of inmates at Parklea have issues with drug dependency, and are often in prison for drug-related crimes. To address this, MTC Australia, which operates Parklea on behalf of Corrective

Penrith resident and correctional officer Stefan Uhrik.

Services NSW, decided to try a program that helps offenders stay clean and turn their lives around, with Parklea the first prison to run a course of this kind in NSW.

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behaviour management, healthy lifestyles, and Alpha – a religious program that encourages inmates to reflect on their lives, beliefs and meaning. According to Uhrik, this is incredibly different to other wings, where inmates tend to keep to themselves. “When they first come in, they don’t talk to us officers much, but having the inmates there for up to 18 weeks, you build up a rapport with them,” he said. “Over time the barrier comes down and I have observed a change in their attitudes and behaviour, which I believe will translate into reduced reoffending. “It’s quite rewarding at the end of the program and when they thank you for the work you do. You don’t get that in other wings.” Uhrik said the success of the program has contributed to him feeling so appreciated in his role, every day at work. “This program is something they’ve never been given an opportunity to participate in before,” he said. “Some inmates can barely write, but they come out with new skills, and the more skills they have in their pocket the better it is for them. “In some, we can see the change they’re making, and if you plant the seed, it’s there forever. “But at the end of the day, it’s up to the individual to change that mindset.”

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Take a memorable stroll From cinemas to bargain stores and classic restaurants, Penrith’s High Street

igh Street is Penrith’s most iconic street, and it’s just changed a lot over the years. As we enter 2024, we look back on High Street in 1984 – 40 years ago – thanks to Penrith City Library’s archive...

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I am so excited to announce details for the upcoming NSW Seniors Festival! The annual NSW Seniors Festival takes place from March 11 to 24. The festival is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, with more than 500,000 people participating in events held across NSW. The Premier’s Gala Concerts will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Darling Harbour on Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14 2024, with two performances each day at the ICC Sydney Theatre at 11am and 2.45pm. This year’s concerts will feature chart-topping singer Paulini, Opera Australia principal soprano Julie Lea Goodwin, broadcaster and ‘Australian Idol’ 2006 winner Damien Leith, and country music favourite Darren Coggan. The gala concerts will be live-streamed for seniors who are unable to attend in person. A strictly limited number of free tickets are available at my office, for Seniors in the Penrith electorate. Please call into my office to check ticket availability. Free tickets for the performances are also available now at: https://seniorsfestival.info/galaconcert.

In addition to the Premier’s Gala Concerts, there will also be free comedy shows in Sydney, and they are guaranteed to bring a smile to seniors’ faces. Comedians including He Huang, Tommy Dean, Bruce Griffiths, Sarah Gaul, Peter Berner, Cam Knight and Chris Ryan will join event emcees Jean Kittson (Sydney) for an afternoon of laughs. The comedy show will take place from 11am to 12.30pm at Sydney Town Hall, in Centennial Hall, on Tuesday, March 19. Free tickets will be available from Thursday, February 1 2024 at 10am at https://seniorsfestival.info/comedyshow.

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down busy High Street has changed a lot through the years

Looking east from the intersection of High and Woodriff Streets.

High Street, opposite Penrith Plaza, once the site of Sheen’s BP Service Station, also prior to that the site of Miss Lennox’s School.

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STATE NEWS Double demerits in force until Monday The NSW Police Force is encouraging everyone to look out for their mates and loved ones this Australia Day long weekend, as they launch a state-wide police operation. Operation Australia Day 2024 commenced at 00.01am on Thursday, January 25 and will run until 11.59pm on Monday, January 29. Police will be out in numbers – on the ground, in the air and on the water – as general duties officers are supported specialist units including the Police Transport Command, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Public Order and Riot Squad, Operations Support Group, Mounted Unit, Dog Unit and PolAir. Double demerit points will apply for the duration of the operation for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and helmet offences.

FISHING LICENCE REQUIRED IN NSW Recreational fishers are encouraged to avoid the heat from a fine or prosecution by following the rules fishing this summer. A recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, even if you only fish occasionally. If you are fishing in NSW and aged 18 years and over, you need to be able to show your licence card or licence fee receipt to a Fisheries Officer upon request. Exemptions do apply for Aboriginal persons, pensioners and when fishing on a charter boat. The current rules and regulations can be found through the FishSmart app.

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One week left to have your say on WSI flight paths The deadline is fast approaching with one week left for local residents to have their say on the draft 2023 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for flight paths for the new Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport. Submissions will close next week on Wednesday, January 31. As a longtime and strong supporter of the airport, I welcome the many economic benefits it will bring to our community. The airport will create thousands of local jobs, open new careers for our children, and support our local manufacturing and produce industries. But the flight paths must be fair. Right now, there will be 18 flight paths over the Lindsay electorate, with an average of 220 flights across a 24-hour period. This is the most of any community in western Sydney, with thousands of people impacted. From Londonderry to Luddenham and Emu Heights to Colyton, we will have flight paths with altitudes as low as 750 feet and noise levels as high as 90 decibels at Twin Creeks. The original 2016 EIS is very different to what has been released by the Albanese Labor Government. This means that our community has had little time to understand the impacts of the flight paths on people’s lives and livelihoods. Some would not even

be aware of what is coming. We have been blindsided by the Government at the 11th hour. The lack of transparency and genuine consultation from the Labor Government has been of great concern since the beginning, when our community wasn’t even included in the first round of public feedback sessions, even though we were the most impacted by the flight paths.

“We have been blindsided by the Government at the 11th hour” What is worse, at this stage there is less than 100 properties earmarked to receive targeted noise abatement measures, only those within the ANEC 20 sound boundary will qualify according to the 2023 EIS. A wider scope of the population of Luddenham, Twin Creeks, Mulgoa, and rural surrounds deserve to be compensated or adequately insulated to ensure protections from noise levels that are detrimental to their lifestyle.

The former Coalition government allocated $75 million in funding for noise abatement measures, recognising that many households will be impacted by aircraft noise surrounding Western Sydney Airport. I call on the Albanese Labor Government to review their limited noise mitigation strategy and extend the residential catchment area to receive these compensation measures. Let me be clear, any unfair negative impacts on our community by flight paths will not be taken lightly, nor quietly. The balance must be right, and if it is not, I’ll continue to fight for the best outcome for our community. That is why it is so important residents have their say now, while the flight paths are still in draft mode and consultation is open. In addition to the flight paths, there has been vital infrastructure cuts that just don’t make sense for the western Sydney community with a new airport on our doorstop, with Federal funding axed for road and transport networks that are critical for supporting the increased traffic from the airport. The Albanese Labor Government clearly doesn’t care about western Sydney, and that is just not good enough. Submissions are open now until Wednesday, January 31. You can make a submission at www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au/make-a-submission.

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Congratulations on your 15 years at the helm of The Western Weekender (Editor’s Desk, Weekender January 19). I have been an avid reader of your great newspaper for the whole time and have seen many great changes in Penrith over those years. I remember when the big food items in Penrith were McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut. Now we have some of the finest world-class restaurants and bars plus great bakeries and a multitude of coffee bars and cafes. We now have one of the greatest entertainment complexes in Australia second-to-none with Panthers and the RSL etc. I remember when our beautiful Lakes area was a grey-scarred sight with quarries on-site but which now have developed into the most beautiful and scenic waterland. There are watersports of every conceivable kind to be enjoyed. We have one of the most vibrant children and adult entertainment and fun precincts in the whole of Australia with fun for all. All these have appeared at times in the Western Weekender, which is a great showcase for our Penrith area. We have fine museums and art galleries such as Lewers, The Penrith Museum of Printing, the Museum of Fire and Arms of Australia Inn. Keep up the good work! GRAHAM ELPHICK, VIA EMAIL

Here’s to the next 15

Congratulations on your 15th year with the Weekender! You are the best Editor/Manager there has ever been with this mag/paper and I hope you bring us more fabulous info in the coming years. Everything you bring us or write to us in your editorial gives us great insight into what’s happening in and around

our Penrith area and your thoughts and opinions of them make us happy to know you are in charge of such a brilliant media outlet as everything you say to us really makes our day/ week! Of course you will always get the people that hate your opinions too but that’s their problem – the rest of us just love reading what you have to say every week! We just hope now that you stay with us for another 15 years and that way we will know that we are safe in the fact that we will be informed of the goings-on in our city every week. DIANA MCCARTY, EMU PLAINS

Cartoon offends

I am somewhat disappointed that a Dose of Dorin felt it necessary to belittle checkout staff at supermarkets (Dose of Dorin, Weekender January 19). Pricing decisions are made by people well above their pay grade. They cop a lot of unnecessary abuse from the public without being the butt of so called humour. I expected better from the Weekender. PETER HAGGARTY, VIA WEBSITE

Winter Sports flop?

The word delusional comes to mind after reading the comments by Mr Magnisalis (Winter IS coming to Penrith after approval, Weekender January 19) saying that Winter Sports World will have 1,000,000 visitors a year and will inject more than $22,000,000 into the local economy. The figures to achieve that are mind blowing. One million visitors a year equals 2,739 per day. As for the 22 million dollars into the local economy, plus the so called “more than 1350 new ongoing tourism jobs” it becomes a pipe dream of the greatest

proportion. My guess, it will suffer the same demise as Wonderland at Eastern Creek. BRUCE BOBBI, VIA EMAIL

Granville remembered

The Weekender’s journalist Ellie Busby brought many dark memories back to those of us who in any way were connected to the Granville Bridge disaster of January 1977 (Weekender January 19). Her account of such heroes of the day, such as Gary Raymond, a Police Rescue Squad member who’s personal bravery will never be forgotten by many of us locals, and without whom the outcome of that terrible day could have been far worse than it was. Gary, I salute you now as I did then. On that fateful day I was 29 and a new vehicle salesman for the Ron Barrett motor company, led by my good friend and CEO Geoff Barrett. Word came through about the derailment and notice of the many deaths. I shall never forget the following day when as I slowly went through my new car customers pick-up files, I realised that I would never again see these people, some I clearly remember; they were lost to the fate of life that forever reminds us there are ‘no guarantees’. I would like to congratulate Ellie Busby for her account of the rescue and her very touching tribute to Gary. Gosh... life serves its own reminder to us all. DAVE BURT, KINGSWOOD

Prioritising heart health

As we embrace REDFEB, Heart Awareness Month, this February, Heart Research Australia is dedicated to reshaping how Australians approach cardiovascular well-being without causing financial strain.

Beyond our collective effort to raise funds for life-saving research, our goal this year is to shed light on the financial and health implications associated with heart disease, affecting individuals regardless of their financial circumstances. Heart disease touches the lives of two in three Australians and stands as the leading cause of death. Prioritising heart health is an investment in both personal well-being and financial stability. In the midst of escalating living expenses, allocating resources for health might seem like a luxury. However, overlooking heart health can result in severe financial consequences, impacting wages, work capacity, career advancement, and long-term financial stability. Knowledge plays a pivotal role in fostering a healthier heart, with eight out of ten cases of premature heart disease and stroke preventable through healthy lifestyle choices. From heart-healthy, budget-friendly diets to accessible exercise options and stress management techniques, there are numerous practical and cost-effective strategies. We invite all Australians to explore our free online Heart Hub, offering a wealth of expert advice on cultivating heart-healthy habits. Research is a lifeline, emphasising Heart Research Australia’s steadfast support for world-class researchers. This is why we encourage all Australians to wear RED this February and, if possible, extend a helping hand by contributing to fund vital research against heart disease. For more information on REDFEB, heart health tips, and to contribute to this critical cause, please visit the Heart Research Australia website www.heartresearch.com.au. NICCI DENT CEO, HEART RESEARCH AUSTRALIA

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Hospital issues bat alert See an injured or distressed bat? Leave it alone and call for help, hospital says NATHAN TAYLOR

esidents in the Nepean and surrounding regions are being reminded to be cautious when approaching an injured or distressed bat as they may carry the fatal disease, lyssavirus. A close relative to the rabies virus, lyssavirus has been found in species of flying foxes/fruit bats and insect-eating microbats. It is assumed that any bat in Australia could potentially carry lyssavirus. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Director of Public Health, Dr Victor Carey said if you find an injured bat, do not attempt to handle it yourself. “Lyssavirus can be transmitted from bats to humans through infected saliva from a bite or scratch and can easily be contracted through breaks in the skin,” he said. Dr Carey warns that although an animal may not look ill it still can be infectious without showing visible signs of sickness. “The best way to protect yourself from infection is to leave the handling of the animal to the

Bats can carry an array of diseases.

trained experts. Call your local wildlife rescue group or local veterinarian who can help care for the animal,” he said. Bats are more active in the summer period and large numbers of bats

sometimes die following prolonged exposure to heat, or when they are unable to find enough food. In the past bats have tested positive to lyssavirus in and around the region.

If you or someone you know has been bitten or scratched by a bat immediately wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. An antiseptic solution with anti-virus action should be

applied after washing, and a doctor consulted for further treatment and advice as soon as possible. Rabies can be prevented following a bite or scratch by urgent vaccination and post-exposure treatment.

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As we approach Australia Day, I am thrilled to share the exciting festivities planned at Ripples St Marys and Penrith. This year, our community is invited to come together for a day of celebration and fun in the sun. Ripples is offering free entry to both the St Marys and Penrith locations on Australia Day with the invitation for all residents to join in the national celebration. There is no better way to beat the summer heat than with a pool party and Ripples promises a refreshing extravaganza, complete with water games and a lively atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to cool off and create lasting memories with family and friends. Our priority is the safety of our residents and with this in mind, Ripples will imple-

ment capacity restrictions. As numbers are limited, I encourage everyone to arrive early, embrace the festivities, and make the most of this fantastic day. Council values running free, inclusive and fun activities that the whole local community can enjoy. No celebration is complete without good food. Ripples will offer a range of foodie delights ensuring there’s something for everyone. Additionally, enjoy garden games that promise to add an extra layer of joy to your Australia Day experience.   Look out for exciting giveaways that will be scattered throughout the day. These tokens of appreciation are our way of thanking you for being a vibrant part of our community. Wishing you all a fantastic Australia Day!

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to Anthony Albanese’s undermining of Australia Day and I commend Council for holding firm with our Australia Day citizenship ceremonies and events,” Davies said. Approximately 81 Australian Councils have taken up the PM’s offer to cancel their citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.

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Ms Moore said their workers from NOVA are valued on the production line and have become specialised team members in their field through the completion of apprenticeships and in-house training. Their roles vary from assembly on the production line to spray painting and upholstery.

“It’s not just a matter of placing a job seeker in the first position that becomes available,” said NOVA’s St Mary’s Team Leader, Luke Muscio. Luke explains, “NOVA matches the aspirations and expertise of a worker with roles that best fit their abilities. If an employer can see past the disability and focus on what people can do, NOVA can provide workers for any kind of business.”

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KEEPING THE SPIRIT OF THE BEE GEES ALIVE CASSIDY PEARCE

he Bee Gees are undeniably one of Australia’s greatest adopted exports, producing hits like ‘Stayin’ Alive’ and ‘More Than a Woman’. Now, a tribute band supported by the trio’s sister Lesley Evans and niece Deborah McLane is making its way to Penrith, along with a very special guest. The Best of The Bee Gees has been around for 26 years, bringing the band’s best work to the stage once more, but it wasn’t until a few years later that Colin Petersen got involved. Petersen was the band’s original drummer, playing on several of their early albums. It’s because of this that after being connected with The Best of The Bee Gees through their manager, he admits he was hesitant to get involved.

“I was humming and harring about it, because when you’ve been part of the real deal, you certainly don’t want to be a part of something that’s mediocre,” he said. But, after seeing them play in Townsville, Petersen said he couldn’t deny their talent, and immediately wanted to join. “I heard bits and pieces of the rehearsal, and then when the show began, by about the third song I’m thinking to myself, ‘Bloody hell, these guys are really great’,” he said. “I didn’t hesitate, I said whatever part I could play, that would be terrific.” Petersen said that originally, the idea was for him to just provide anecdotes about what it was like to be in the band, relaying stories throughout. But, eventually, the band’s hassling to get him to play again paid off, seeing Petersen sit behind a drum kit for the first time in 40 years. However, he said it was no easy journey.

“I played along to CD’s – they’re great to practice with because if you make a mistake, you can just go back to the beginning again,” he said. “I didn’t even unpack the crash cymbals or the ride cymbal sometimes, I just unpacked the high hat, the snare and bass drum, and I just thought to myself, ‘That’s the basics, and if you can’t feel comfortable just playing that, there’s no point going on’.” Petersen played for an hour to non-Bee Gees songs before his ‘mind was exploding’, stating it took him just about a month of daily practice before he felt comfortable playing with the band. “That was a lovely experience, because it had been so long, and now I’m feeling fairly relaxed and I really enjoy it,” he said. Petersen said that over the course of his time with The Best of The Bee Gees, they’ve reshuffled the set regularly to give repeat audience

members some variety. This means hearing new stories from the drummer – some even from after his time with the band. “I focus my little anecdotes to the time I was with the band, because it’s genuine recollections, but with the new show I think I might make some little comments on a few things that they did later on in their career,” he said. Petersen said he can’t wait to pay Penrith another visit. “We haven’t had a gig for a little while here, so it’s always really special after a break to get back up on stage and connect with an audience, because that’s what it’s all about really – that face to face connection. You can’t replace that with electronics and the Internet!” he said. The Best of The Bee Gees and special guests Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen and Roslyn Loxton will be on at The Joan on Friday, February 2 at 8pm. Tickets: $79. Visit thejoan.com.au.

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THINGS TO DO Check out free show at The Joan

Enjoy a story at the gallery

Fun workshops for the kids

Head to The Joan next Friday, February 2 to see sister act, The River Li, perform as part of Open Fridays: Live & Local. The River Li sings original songs as well as fresh arrangements of their favourite tracks by indie pop, folk and alt country artists, accompanying themselves on guitar and keyboards. Admission is free. For more information, visit thejoan.com.au.

Join the team from Penrith City Libraries for a special Story Time in the Garden series at Penrith Regional Gallery. Preschoolers and their families will enjoy stories, songs, and an art activity in the tranquil heritage garden setting of the Penrith Regional Gallery grounds. The last session will be on next Saturday, February 3. Visit penrithregionalgallery.com.au.

End the school holidays with a bang by taking your little ones to the Western Sydney International Airport Experience Centre. This week, the centre will be hosting Back to School Food Art Workshops, as well as Back to School Craft. Activities are free. For more information or to book a workshop, visit westernsydney.com.au.

BARGAIN BUYS

Op Shop at Kingswood Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood. Morning tea every Friday morning. Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

BUSINESS

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

Free weekly Tai Chi classes Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0414 766 763. Nepean Riverlands Probus Club Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Nepean Rowing Club

from 10am. New members are always welcome. Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546 for more information. Nepean Valley RSL Day Club Meets every Friday from 10am-2pm at Penrith Senior Citizens Centre. Volunteers needed. 0407 014 542. Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month from 9am2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244. Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club Club meets at 7pm on the first Friday of the month at the old scout hall at 4 Moore St, Glenbrook. Call Ron on 0408 483 269 for more information. Red Cross Penrith Meetings held the second Thursday of the month for lunch. Members and volunteers knit teddies for trauma victims. Call 0438 244 414.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm.

7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594.

Free food shop 9am-11am every Tuesday at 51 Henry Street, Penrith.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information. Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia. Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains..

SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484. Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160. Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River. Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499. Penrith Autism Community Network Carers support group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm at Maze Cafe, Penrith RSL. Phillip on 0420 209 015 for more details. Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets third Monday of the month at Emu Sports Club from 6.30pm. Call 1300 13 38 78 for more information.

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audiences enjoy a three-course meal and five-star comedy. Devised by Alison Pollard-Mansergh, Andrew Foreman and others, the show has been seen by over a million people worldwide since the very first show at the Ridges Hotel in Brisbane in 1997. From its roots in Queensland, the show has grown into one of Australia’s greatest theatre exports, captivating audiences worldwide. ‘Faulty Towers The Dining Experience’ is a loving tribute to ‘Fawlty Towers’, the BBC TV series written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. You won’t want to miss a seat at this table! ‘Faulty Towers The Dining Experience’ will be held at the Sydney Opera House from February 12-17. Tickets start at $191 per person. To book or for more information, visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com.

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Rising star’s new record Up and coming country star Hannah Ellis has dropped her highly anticipated album, ‘That Girl’. Best known for the up-beat ‘Country Can’, Ellis is a Kentucky native who moved to Nashville a few years back; gaining notice through her self-financed EP. The album is available to download now on all streaming services.

more album, ‘Chapter & Verse’, on February 2, and has already unveiled one of the tracks, ‘Growin’ Up Raising You’. This new project is the multi-platinum artist’s most autobiographical work to date as it finds her taking greater creative control than ever before, having co-written and co-produced ‘Glory Days’, her current chart-climbing single, as well as ‘Cowboy Back’. “‘Growin’ Up Raising You’ is a very sensitive song for me,” Barrett said. “I’m only 23 – I don’t have all the answers to everything, and I haven’t gotten everything figured out. I’m doing the best that I can while trying to raise other people to be the best people they can be. I feel so blessed to be able to have three little lives that I can help to flourish while I’m also trying to figure out life myself.” The album will be out on all the regular streaming services.

New albums out today Three new albums have hit streaming services today that should certainly keep country fans busy over the coming weeks. Charles Esten, of ‘Nashville’ fame, releases ‘Love Ain’t Pretty’ today while Conner Smith has put out ‘Smoky Mountains’. And Randall King has dropped ‘Into The Neon’. All three albums are out now on all the usual streaming services. Barrett’s album closer Gabby Barrett is set to release her sopho-

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Ê New SBS dating series ‘The Matchmakers’, which profiles three of Australia’s most successful cultural matchmakers, will premiere on Wednesday, February 14 at 8.40pm. ‘The Matchmakers’ goes behind the scenes of Australia’s traditional Jewish, Muslim and Hindu matchmakers as they help singles in the universal quest for love in contemporary Australia. If you can’t be bothered to wait weekly, all episodes will drop on SBS on Demand immediately. Phew!

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Ê The new season of ‘Australian Idol’ kicks off this Monday, January 29 at 7.30pm with Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines and Amy Shark in the judges’ chairs. It’s set to be a huge evening of TV, with ‘Australian Survivor’ and ‘Married at First Sight’ also getting underway that same night. I think ‘MAFS’ will reign supreme, but I expect the other two to battle it out all year for second place in the ratings. It should be a great race! Ê We’re inching closer to the premiere of Stan Original Series ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ on Thursday, May 2. The six-part series, based on the international best-sell-

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Ê The final 10-episode season of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ premieres on Foxtel and Binge on Monday, February 5 at 9.30pm. Starring ‘Seinfeld’ creator Larry David as an over-thetop version of himself, the iconic Emmy and Golden Globe-winning comedy series offers a tongue-in-cheek depiction of the writer / producer / comedian’s fictionalised life.

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Ê The second season of the US version of ‘Love on the Spectrum’ is now streaming on Netflix. Based on the hit Aussie series, the show follows people on the autism spectrum

as they navigate the world of dating and relationships.

Ê Great news for sport lovers, with Kayo launching 4K from February 29. Customers on Kayo Basic will have access to over 1000 hours of 4K content from some of their favourite sports across the year including NRL, AFL, Cricket and Netball. Kayo Sports is also changing its subscription packages from February 14. Kayo One will offer 50plus sports and High Definition for $25 per month (no price change), and Kayo Basic, rises $5 to $35 per month, with access to all 50-plus sports and 4K from February 29. The Premium package, currently $35 per month, will cease to be offered. Ê Foxtel and Binge series, ‘Julia’, has been axed after two seasons. The US dramedy was based on the life of chef Julia Child.

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TV Guide: January 26 – February 1

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Your guide to the week’s television viewing

8:20 News Breakfast 9:00 Australia Day: National Citizenship Ceremony 2024 10:15 ABC News 11:00 Fake Or Fortune? 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Silent Witness (M v) 2:00 Total Control (PG) 2:55 Australian Of The Year Awards 2024 4:10 Antiques Roadshow 5:05 Love Your Garden 5:55 Back Roads 6:20 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:55 GovernorGeneral’s Australia Day Message 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Australia Day *Live* 9:30 Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears (M v)

6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The BBQ” (PG) (’18) Stars: Shane Jacobson 2:00 Cricket: Pre Game 3:00 Cricket: Australia v West Indies: Test 2: Day 2 *Live* 5:00 Tea Break 5:40 Cricket *Live* 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Cricket *Live* 7:40 Dinner Break 8:00 Cricket *Live* 10:30 Movie: “The Mountain Between Us” (M) (’17) Stars: Idris Elba 12:45 12 Monkeys (MA15+) 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

6:00 Today 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open: 9:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 9:30 Neighbours (PG) 10:00 Taste Of Australia Pre Show 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day 13: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne 10:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 11:00 Food Park 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day 13: Trail: South Africa 11:30 My Market Kitchen Afternoon Session *Live* 6:00 NINE News 12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00 Dr Phil 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day 13: Night (M) 2:00 Gladiators (PG) 3:00 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Judge Judy (PG) 4:00 Session: Men’s Semi-Final *Live* 11:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful Movie: “The Impossible” (M l) (’12) Stars: Tom Holland 1:00 New Amsterdam (M) 2:00 (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Gladiators (PG) 8:45 The Graham Law & Order: Organized Crime (M v) 3:00 Norton Show (M) 9:45 Fire Country (PG) Home Shopping 4:00 GolfBarons

9:30 Dance Rites 11:00 Elder In Residence Oration 12:00 Living Black 12:40 Worldwatch 2:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 3:00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 5:30 NITV News Special 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Movie: “Top End Wedding” (M l) (’19) Stars: Brooklyn Doomadgee 9:25 Sex - A Bonkers History (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News

1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Sydney Weekender 3:00 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer

4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Pickers (PG) 6:00 Cricket: Australia v West Indies: Test 2: Day 2 *Live* 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Amazing Spiderman” (M v) (’12) Stars: Andrew Garfield

4:15 Jabba’s Movies (PG) 4:40 Movie: “Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase” (PG) (’19) Stars: Sophia Lillis 6:35 Movie: “Turbo” (G) (’13) Stars: Ryan Reynolds 8:30 Movie: “Julie & Julia” (PG) (’09) Stars: Meryl Streep

8:30 Diagnosis Murder 2:30 Sounds Of (PG) 10:30 Jake And Solidarity 5:30 NITV The Fatman (PG) 11:30 News Special 6:30 The JAG (M) 1:30 Star Trek: Big Wet (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Rabbit-Proof Fence” (PG) (’02) Voyager (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Stars: Everlyn Sampi 9:10 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 NITV News Special 10:10 Movie: “We Don’t Need A Map” JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M) (M l) (’17)

12:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:30 Becker (PG) 1:30 The Middle (PG) 2:30 The Middle (PG) 3:00 Ghosts (PG) 4:30 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG)

1:30 My Lottery Dream Home International 2:30 The Block (PG) 4:00 Caribbean Life 5:00 Fixer Upper 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Island Of Bryan 8:30 Houses With History 9:30 Restored

5:00 Popularity Papers 5:20 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:00 Ted’s Top Ten 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Phoenix Rise (PG) 8:40 Dragon Ball Super (PG) 9:05 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

12:00 ABC News At Noon 2:00 ABC News Day 3:00 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 ABC News Afternoons 5:00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 Planet America: Fireside Chat

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 5:55 Octonauts 6:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Breathe” (M) (’17)

5:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 8:40 Guillaume’s Paris 9:40 Come Dine With Me UK 10:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

5:15 The Ice Cream Show (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 The Fast History Of (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 Love And Sex In An Age Of Pornography (MA15+)

4:00 Family Ties (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 WIN News 6:00 Movie: “Cats & Dogs” (PG) (’01) Stars: Michael Clarke Duncan 7:45 Movie: “Divergent” (M v) (’14) Stars: Shailene Woodley 10:30 Movie: “Species” (MA15+) (’95)

2:25 Keeping Up Appearances (PG) 3:25 Movie: “The Getting Of Wisdom” (PG) (’77) Stars: Barry Humphries 5:30 The Travelling Auctioneers 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet (PG)

6:00 NBC Today 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:30 Cricket: T20 International Women’s 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Cricket: Australia v South Africa *Live* From Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Manuka Oval 2:00 Cricket: Pre Game 3:00 Keeping Faith (M l) 1:25 Darby And Joan Cricket: Australia v West Indies: Test 2: Day (PG) 2:10 Spicks And Specks (PG) 2:45 3 *Live* 5:00 Tea Break 5:40 Cricket *Live* McCartney 3, 2, 1 (M) 3:15 Julia Zemiro’s 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Cricket *Live* 7:40 Home Delivery (PG) 3:45 Extraordinary Dinner Break 8:00 Cricket *Live* 10:30 Escapes (PG) 4:30 Grand Designs Movie: “Hancock” (M l,v) (’08) Stars: Will Transformations (PG) 5:30 Muster Dogs (PG) 6:30 Back Roads (PG) 7:00 ABC News Smith 12:45 12 Monkeys (MA15+) 1:20 Travel Oz (PG) 2:00 Home Shopping 7:30 Darby And Joan (PG) 8:15 Vera (M)

7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Summer 12:00 Cybershack (PG) 12:30 Mr Mayor: Move Fast And Break Things (PG) 1:00 Bondi Vet (PG) 2:00 Movie: “The Man In The Moon” (PG) (’91) Stars: Sam Waterston 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Pre Show 5:00 NINE News First At 5 5:30 Country House Hunters Australia 6:00 NINE News 6:30 Tennis: Australian Open: Pre Show 7:30 Tennis: Australian Open: Day 14: Night Session: Women’s Final *Live*

11:00 The Chef’s Garden (PG) 11:30 All 4 Adventure 12:30 Taste Of Australia 1:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 1:30 Exploring Off The Grid 2:00 Wildlife Rescue Australia 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 My Market Kitchen 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean 7:30 The Dog House (PG) 8:30 Ambulance UK (M l) 11:00 TBA 12:00 FBI: International (M v) [s]

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 6:00 Extreme Animal Transport (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 11:30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages (PG)

5:00 Storage Wars Miami (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 Cricket: Australia v West Indies: Test 2: Day 3 *Live* From The Gabba 7:00 Storage Wars (PG) 7:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 8:30 Disasters At Sea (PG)

2:00 Movie: “Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase” (PG) (’19) Stars: Sophia Lillis 3:55 Dodger (PG) 4:55 Movie: “Storm Boy” (PG) (’19) Stars: Finn Little 7:00 Movie: “Fatherhood” (PG) (’21) Stars: Kevin Hart

3:50 On Australian Shores (PG) 4:50 Lagau Danalaig - An Island Life 5:50 The Last Land (PG) 6:20 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney 6:25 NITV News Special 6:35 Kura 7:00 Family Rules 7:30 Boteti: The Returning River (PG)

7:00 Becker (PG) 8:00 11:30 Diagnosis Murder Frasier (PG) 9:00 (PG) 12:30 Star Trek: Neighbours (PG) 11:00 Voyager (PG) 1:30 Jake Farm To Fork 11:30 Becker And The Fatman (PG) 2:30 (PG) 12:30 Ghosts (PG) 1:30 Reel Action 3:00 JAG (PG) The Middle (PG) 2:00 TBA 3:25 7:00 Football: Round 14: TBA 4:50 TBA 6:10 The Big Central Coast Mariners v Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 Brisbane Roar *Live* 10:15 Friends (PG) NCIS: Los Angeles (M)

1:30 Houses With History 2:30 Renovation 911 3:30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea 4:30 Island Of Bryan 5:30 Restored 6:30 Holiday Homes In The Sun 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA

4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:15 Total Drama Island (PG) 5:40 100 Things To Do Before High School 6:05 The Next Step 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar

3:00 ABC News 3:30 Indonesia Decides 4:00 The Cloud Under The Sea 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:10 Planet America: Fireside Chat 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Back Roads 8:00 ABC News Tonight

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 5:55 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 6:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow (MA15+)

5:35 John Torode’s Ireland 6:30 Homegrown Tastes South Africa 7:40 Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours 8:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 10:30 River Cottage Australia

3:45 PBS Newshour 4:45 Asia’s Next Top Model (PG) 5:45 Australia In Colour (PG) 6:40 The Toys That Built The World (PG) 7:30 Building The Ultimate 8:30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond (PG) 10:20 Better Things (M l,s,v)

3:55 Movie: “Show Dogs (PG) (’18) Stars: Ludacris 5:40 Movie: “The Flintstones” (G) (’94) Stars: John Goodman 7:30 Movie: “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” (M v) (’15) Stars: Shailene Woodley 9:45 Movie: “Species II” (MA15+) (’98)

2:45 Movie: “The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby” (G) (’47) Stars: Derek Bond 5:00 Movie: “The Unforgiven” (PG) (’60) 7:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 12:10 Memory Lane 1:30 Movie: “The Vengeance Of Fu Manchu” (M v) (’67)

11:00 Compass (PG) 11:30 Songs Of Praise 6:00 NBC Today 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:30 Cricket: T20 International Women’s 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline Summer Cricket: Australia v South Africa *Live* From 1:00 New Leash On Life 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Dream Gardens 3:00 Nigella Manuka Oval 2:00 Cricket: Pre Game 3:00 Bites 3:25 The Cook And The Chef 3:50 A Cricket: Australia v West Indies: Test 2: Day Life In Ten Pictures (PG) 4:45 Extraordinary 4 *Live* From The Gabba 5:00 Tea Break 5:40 Cricket *Live* 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Escapes (PG) 5:30 The ABC Of Sarah Cricket *Live* 7:40 Dinner Break 8:00 Ferguson (PG) 6:00 Grand Designs Cricket *Live* 10:30 Movie: “Working Class Transformations 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Boy” (M) (’18) Stars: Jimmy Barnes 12:45 Muster Dogs (PG) 8:30 Total Control (PG) Bates Motel (M v) 2:00 Home Shopping 9:25 Best Interests (M d,l)

12:00 Iconic Australia (PG) 1:00 Surfing Australia TV 1:30 Chasing Champions Dylan Alcott 2:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Pre Show 3:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day 15: Day Session: Women’s Doubles Final *Live* 5:00 NINE News: First At 5 5:30 RBT: No Cakes Today (PG) 6:00 NINE News Sunday 6:30 Tennis: Australian Open: Pre Show 7:30 Tennis: Australian Open: Day 15: Day Session: Men’s Final *Live* 12:00 The First 48 (MA15+) 1:00 Prison (M)

9:00 Taste Of Australia 9:30 My Market Kitchen 10:00 Farm To Fork 10:30 Pooches At Play 11:00 The Dog House (PG) 12:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventure 1:00 Buy To Build 1:30 Healthy Homes 2:00 Cook With Luke 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Roads Less Travelled 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 All 4 Adventure 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 Gladiators (PG) 9:00 NCIS: Hawaii (M v) 11:00 TBA 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 The World From Above (PG) 10:05 Love Your Garden (PG) 11:00 Great Irish Interiors (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 12:55 Blind Sailing 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Motor Sport: Dakar Rally Highlights 4:00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 4:55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs 5:30 The Irish Civil War (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands (In English/ French) 8:30 Dun Huang - Ancient Frontier Fortress (M)

2:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 2:30 Extreme Animal Transport (PG) 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 5:00 I Escaped To The Country 6:00 Escape To The Country 7:00 The Vicar Of Dibley (PG) 8:35 Call The Midwife (M)

5:00 Storage Wars New York (PG) 6:00 Cricket: Australia v West Indies: Test 2: Day 4 *Live* From The Gabba 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Pearl Harbor” (M) (’01) Stars: Ben Affleck

12:30 Dancing With The Stars (PG) 2:20 The Amazing Race (PG) 3:20 Blow Up (PG) 4:25 Movie: “Storm Boy” (PG) (’19) Stars: Finn Little 6:30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) 7:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M)

3:15 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke 3:25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:30 Movie: “Private Elvis” (PG) (’93) Stars: Elvis Presley 5:45 Moko (PG) 6:15 NITV News Update 6:25 Yellowstone (PG) 7:35 Land Bilong Islanders

10:00 Escape Fishing With ET 11:00 JAG (PG) 1:00 On The Fly 1:30 What’s Up Down Under 2:00 Camper Deals 2:30 JAG (PG) 4:30 Football: Round 14: Macarthur FC v Perth Glory *Live* 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

2:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 17: Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers *Live* 4:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 17: Sydney Kings v Melbourne United *Live* 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG)

1:30 Mexico Life 2:30 Holiday Homes In The Sun 3:30 Fix My Frankenhouse 4:30 Escape To The Chateau 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Fixer Upper 8:30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa

4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:15 Total Drama Island 5:40 100 Things To Do Before High School 6:05 The Next Step 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar

3:00 ABC News 3:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 4:00 ABC News 4:30 Regional Roundup 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The Business: Summer Special 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Movin’ To The Country 7:00 ABC National News

5:05 Kangaroo Beach Summer Special 5:35 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 6:10 Pfffirates 6:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love - Dementia (PG)

5:30 The Curious Chef 6:30 Michel Roux’s French Country Cooking 7:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 8:30 Secret World Of Snacks 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 11:30 River Cottage Australia

4:10 Movie: “Wonder 4:15 PBS Washington Park” (PG) (’19) Stars: Week With The Atlantic Sofia Mali 5:45 Movie: 4:45 Every Family Has “Madagascar” (PG) (’05) Stars: A Secret (PG) 5:50 Alone Sweden (M l) (In Swedish) 6:40 Tom McGrath 7:30 Movie: “Allegiant” (M v) (’16) Stars: The Buildings That Fought Shailene Woodley 9:45 Movie: Hitler (PG) 7:35 Abandoned “In Time” (M l,v) (’11) Stars: Engineering 8:30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland (M) Cillian Murphy

2:20 Movie: “Contraband Spain” (PG) (’55) Stars: Richard Greene 4:00 Movie: “The 7th Dawn” (PG) (’64) Stars: William Holden 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Assassins” (M l,v) (’95) Stars: Antonio Banderas

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

5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 The World From Above 10:05 Love Your Garden (PG) 11:00 Great Irish Interiors (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 4:00 Black Cockatoo Crisis (PG) 5:30 Ukraine - Holocaust Ground Zero (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres (PG) 8:25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) 9:20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG)

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Get Macca’s® delivered. 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Vera (M v) 2:30 Back Roads (PG) 3:00 The Cook And The Chef 3:25 Tenable 4:15 Antiques Roadshow 5:15 Love Your Garden 6:00 Back Roads 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Nemesis - The Abbott Years (M) 9:30 The Cloud Under The Sea (PG) 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Business 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG)

12:00 Movie: “As Luck Would Have It” (PG) (’21) Stars: Lindsey Johnson 2:00 Cricket: Pre Game 3:00 Cricket: Australia v West Indies: Test 2: Day 5 *Live* 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Australian Idol (PG) 9:10 An Audience With Kylie (PG)

6:00 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE News Morning 12:00 Movie: “A Bridesmaid In Love” (PG) (’22) Stars: Tori Anderson 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) 9:30 TBA 10:30 NINE News

4:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 5:00 Tea Break 5:40 6:30 Dr Harry’s Animal Cricket: Australia v Encounters (PG) 7:30 West Indies: Test 2: Day 5 *Live* 7:40 Dinner Break Law & Order: Criminal Intent 8:00 Cricket: Australia v West (M v) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) Indies: Test 2: Day 5 *Live*

12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 1:30 Gladiators (PG) 3:00 Farm To Fork 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted (M v)

11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager APTN National News (PG) 2:30 Jake And 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Borderlands (PG) 7:30 Who Do The Fatman (PG) 3:30 You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) Karla Grant Presents (PG)

12:10 Worldwatch 2:05 Good With Wood (PG) 3:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends (PG) 8:25 Isle Of Wight (PG)

3:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:30 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Caribbean Life 5:00 Fixer Upper 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Christina On The Coast

3:20 Movie: “State 4:30 The Addams 5:45 The Joy Of 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 6:30 Ben And Holly’s 3:00 ABC News 6:00 Ted’s Top Ten Secret” (G) (’50) Stars: Family 5:00 Bewitched Painting With Bob Ross 7:00 The Cook Up With Little Kingdom 7:05 Afternoons 4:00 6:30 Operation Ouch! Glynis Johns 5:30 The 5:30 I Dream Of 6:15 The Fast History Adam Liaw 7:30 Star Wars: Young Jedi Afternoon Briefing 5:00 7:00 Horrible Histories Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves Travelling Auctioneers 6:30 Malaysia Gourmet With Justine Of (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 Adventures 7:30 Spicks And ABC News With Joe O’Brien 7:35 The Penguins Of Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Schofield 8:00 Long Weekend NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Raymond (PG) 7:00 The Madagascar 8:00 The Legend 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) Death In Paradise (PG) Of 10 Cats Does Countdown You? (M) 8:30 Mythbusters (M) In... With Rory O’Connell Of Korra (PG) 8:25 Jade Armor ABC National News

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Call The Midwife (PG) 2:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) 2:30 Back Roads (PG) 3:00 The Cook And The Chef 3:25 Tenable 4:10 Antiques Roadshow 5:10 Love Your Garden 6:00 Back Roads 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Back Roads (PG) 8:30 McCartney 3, 2, 1 (M) 9:00 Earth 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (PG)

12:00 Australian Idol (PG) 1:30 Border Security International (PG) 2:00 Border Patrol 2:30 Dog Patrol 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Australian Idol (PG) 9:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (MA15+) 10:10 First Dates UK (M l)

6:00 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE News Morning 12:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) 9:15 TBA 10:15 NINE News Late 10:45 Family Law (M)

12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00 TBA 3:00 Farm To Fork 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) 9:00 NCIS (M v) 10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:00 The Project (PG) 12:00 The Late Show (PG)

11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 2:50 TBA 4:30 Bondi 5:30 American Pickers Star Trek: Voyager Indian Country 6:00 Vet (PG) 6:30 First (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 2:30 Jake And Bamay 6:30 NITV Dates Australia (PG) (PG) 7:00 Cricket: T20 International Women’s Cricket: 7:40 First Dates UK (M s) 8:45 News Update 6:40 Peaks 7:30 The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 Chatham Islanders (M) 8:30 Australia v South Africa *Live* Movie: “Sleepless In Seattle” JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) Movie: “Red Heat” (PG) (’98) (PG) (’93) Stars: Meg Ryan From Blundstone Arena

6:30 Ben And Holly’s 3:00 ABC News 6:00 Ted’s Top Ten Little Kingdom 7:05 Afternoons 4:00 6:30 Operation Ouch! Star Wars: Young Jedi Afternoon Briefing 5:00 7:00 Horrible Histories Adventures 7:30 Spicks And ABC News With Joe O’Brien 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 The Legend 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Bliss (M l) Of Korra (PG) 8:25 Jade Armor ABC National News

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Come Home (M l,s,v) 2:10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) 2:40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) 3:25 Tenable 4:10 Antiques Roadshow 5:10 Love Your Garden 6:00 Back Roads 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 9:35 Planet America (PG)

12:00 TBA 1:30 Border Security International (PG) 2:00 Border Patrol 2:30 Dog Patrol 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Australian Idol (PG) 9:00 Movie: “Uncharted” (M v) (’22) Stars: Tom Holland 11:30 The Latest Seven News

12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Good With Wood (PG) 3:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:35 Ruby Wax - Castaway (M l)

4:00 Caribbean Life 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 5:00 Flip Or Flop 6:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 House Hunters Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Twice The Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two Life For Half The Price And A Half Men (PG)

3:30 Movie: “Carry On 4:30 The Addams 5:45 The Joy Of 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen Screaming” (PG) (’66) Family 5:00 Bewitched Painting With Bob Ross 7:00 The Cook Up With Stars: Kenneth Williams 5:30 I Dream Of 6:15 The Fast History Adam Liaw 7:30 Mary Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves 5:30 The Travelling Berry Everyday 8:00 Nadiya’s Of (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 Auctioneers 6:30 Antiques NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Raymond (PG) 7:00 The Spices Made Simple 8:30 Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Selena + Chef

6:00 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE News Morning 12:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) 1:45 9Honey Hacks (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) 9:15 Clarkson’s Farm (M l)

12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 1:30 TBA 3:00 Farm To Fork 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) 9:00 FBI: International (M v) 11:00 Blue Bloods (M v)

12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Good With Wood (PG) 3:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry (PG) 8:25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle (PG) 9:15 Kin (M)

11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager Te Ao With Moana 6:00 (PG) 2:30 Jake And Bamay 6:40 NITV The Fatman (PG) 3:30 News Update 6:50 The Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 Waterways 7:40 High Arctic JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) Haulers

4:00 Caribbean Life 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 5:00 Holiday Homes In Becker (PG) 5:30 The Sun 6:00 House Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two Home Town 8:30 Good Bones And A Half Men (PG)

6:15 The Fast History 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 6:30 Ben And Holly’s 3:00 ABC News 6:00 Ted’s Top Ten Of: The Donut 7:00 The Cook Up With Little Kingdom 7:05 Afternoons 4:00 6:30 Operation Ouch! Revolution (PG) 6:40 Adam Liaw 7:30 Star Wars: Young Jedi Afternoon Briefing 5:00 7:00 Horrible Histories Paradise Kitchen Bali 8:00 The Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Adventures 7:30 Spicks And ABC News With Joe O’Brien 7:40 The Penguins Of Chocolate Queen 8:30 James Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Madagascar 8:00 The Legend 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To Does Countdown (M l,s) You? (PG) 8:30 Doc Martin (M) Martin’s Spanish Adventures Of Korra (PG) 8:25 Jade Armor ABC National News

3:30 Movie: “Maytime 4:30 The Addams In Mayfair” (G) (’49) Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 The Travelling 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves Auctioneers 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes Raymond (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) By (M v)

2:50 TBA 4:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 6:30 First Dates Australia (PG) 7:35 First Dates UK (PG) 8:40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l)

5:30 American Pickers 4:00 RSPCA Animal (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars Rescue 4:30 Better (PG) 7:00 2024 Homes And Gardens Australia Cricket Awards 8:30 5:30 Escape To The Country The Force - Behind The Line 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M) (PG) 9:30 Beach Cops (PG)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Earth 2:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 2:30 Back Roads (PG) 3:00 The Cook And The Chef 3:30 Tenable 4:15 Antiques Roadshow 5:15 Love Your Garden 6:00 Back Roads 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Grand Designs Transformations 9:00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America (PG) 4:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (M)

12:00 TBA 1:30 Border Patrol (PG) 2:00 Your Money & Your Life 2:30 Border Security International (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Australian Idol (PG) 8:30 Mrs. Brown’s Boys (M) 10:00 The Latest Seven News

5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Counting Cars (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves” (M l) (’91) Stars: Kevin Costner

6:00 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE News Morning 12:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) 1:45 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) 9:00 Emergency (M l) 10:00 NINE News Late

5:00 Our Stories 5:30 4:30 Bondi Vet (PG) The 77 Percent 6:00 6:30 10 Years Younger Bamay 6:30 NITV In 10 Days (PG) 7:30 News Update 6:40 Balancing First Dates UK (PG) 8:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares The Forest (PG) 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) USA (M l)

6:30 Ben And Holly’s 3:00 ABC News 6:00 Ted’s Top Ten Little Kingdom 7:05 Afternoons 4:00 6:30 Operation Ouch! Star Wars: Young Jedi Afternoon Briefing 5:00 7:00 Horrible Histories Adventures 7:30 Spicks And ABC News With Joe O’Brien 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 The Legend 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Hard Quiz (M) Of Korra (PG) 8:25 Jade Armor ABC National News

12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 1:30 TBA 3:00 Farm To Fork 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Good With Wood (PG) 3:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 8:35 The Real Crown - Inside House Of Windsor (PG)

4:00 Caribbean Life 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 10:30 JAG (M) 12:30 5:00 Restored By The Becker (PG) 5:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 FBI (M) Fords 6:00 House Frasier (PG) 6:30 2:30 Jake And The Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big Hunters International 7:00 Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis House Hunters USA 7:30 Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) House Hunters Renovation 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (PG) And A Half Men (PG)

3:30 Movie: “Are You 4:30 The Addams 5:45 The Joy Of 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen Being Served?” (PG) Family 5:00 Bewitched Painting With Bob Ross 7:00 The Cook Up With (’77) 5:30 The 5:30 I Dream Of 6:15 The Fast History Adam Liaw 7:30 My Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves Travelling Auctioneers 6:30 Of (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 Greatest Dishes 8:30 Rick Antiques Roadshow 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Raymond (PG) 7:00 The Stein’s Road To Mexico 9:40 Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) Keeping Up Appearances (PG) Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Come Dine With Me UK

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elcome to 2024! If you are a mortgage holder, it looks like you will be spending another year keeping an eye on the direction of interest rates. But unlike the past two years, it seems 2024 will be a year when it is more likely the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the official cash rate – currently at 4.35 per cent – rather than increase it again. The RBA board gets together for the first time this year for an extended meeting on Monday and Tuesday, February 5-6, with the decision on the cash rate announced at 2.30pm AEDT on the Tuesday. Most economists expect the central bank will keep official rates on hold unless there is data dropping that could change that decision, such as an unexpected rise in quarterly inflation when those figures come out on Janu-

ary 31. Some interest rate stability will be welcome for mortgage holders who weathered 13 increases to the cash rate between May 2022, and November 2023. But some economists such as Capital Economics analyst Abhijit Surya have forecast a sharper-than-expected fall in inflation and slowing growth will force the RBA to start cutting rates as early as May 2024.

The September quarter economic growth of 0.2 per cent was below market forecasts and has made the RBA concerned it might have done enough with rates. There are also many borrowers who haven’t moved off low fixed rate home loans but will in the coming months. Cost-of-living pressures and their impact on consumers and the economy overall will also weigh heavily on the RBA’s future decisions. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute monthly Consumer Sentiment Index survey recorded a measure of 81, down from 82.1 in December. This was the index’s most pessimistic start to a new year since the deep recession of the early 1990s. Westpac found sentiment surrounding the expected economic outlook over the next five years also took a hit, falling 6.1 per cent. The biggest drops

were recorded among young people and those in rental accommodation. Another red flag for the economy is a surge in the number of business insolvencies. According to a report in The Australian, almost 1,650 manufacturing and construction businesses have plunged into insolvency in just six months, in response to rising power prices, supply chain pressures, labour shortages and high inflation. “Spikes in business failures were also registered across the accommodation and food services, retail, transport, postal and warehousing, healthcare and social assistance, and professional, scientific and technical services sectors,” The Australian said. While property prices remain strong and mortgage holders may escape more rate rises, the outlook for business is a concern.

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SWIM SAFETY The Experts

THE IMPORTANCE OF ADULT LEARN TO SWIM I

JULIE SHELDRAKE Nepean Aquatic Centre & Eva Bory’s Swim School 4730 8900

have just returned from the most amazing holiday ever, spent close to home, and mostly in the water. From swimming at our amazing beaches located up north, down south and our local Penrith beach, in waterholes in the Blue Mountains, riding waterslides at Raging Waters and splashing in the backyard pools of family and friends, we had so much fun and quality family time. It makes me sad to know to that one in four Australian adults are missing out on all of these experiences, being either weak swimmers or unable to swim at all. Older adults are a growing concern when looking at the most recent Royal Lifesaving Australia drowning report. Adults 45 years or older represented 57 per cent of

2022/23 drowning deaths, and drowning rates were above the 10-year average for all age groups 45 years and older except for 65-74, where there was no change. A range of factors contribute to drowning in adults including underlying heart or other medical conditions, especially many of the drowning while boating or using incidents, so I would urge watercraft (including all adults who are not able kayaking and surfing), to swim to make it their bystander rescuer drown- goal to learn this year – it ing deaths, and falls into is never too late. water. Changing employThere are so many ment patterns, increased reasons to take the recreation by older plunge and choose to adults, and decreased learn to swim as an swimming fitness may all adult. For those with a have contributed to this fear of water, swimming concerning increase in lessons for adults will fatal drowning for older ultimately provide a huge adults. Poor swimming confidence boost – and skills and a lack of under- your kids will notice, too! standing of swimming Children benefit hugely environments were major from practice HEM of ADE Toutside HO M contributing inE W class, so having a parent PEOPL D BY THEfactors

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or guardian who can get in the water with them who is able to safely and confidently monitor their kids swimming is ideal. Being able to guide your child through the process of learning to swim will create meaningful memories to last a lifetime. Inability to swim can really impact quality of life in Australia, and for parents and grandparents will hinder the ability to safely supervise children in the water. Another benefit of swimming is that it is a low impact

workout, which is great for your joints and bones – and it is far gentler on your body than land based exercise. Swimming is a full-body resistance workout, which in turn helps you to build strength, flexibility and muscle mass. Every major muscle group in your body will have to work, and that means more calories burned! Most importantly, getting acclimated to the water and learning the fundamental aspects of swimming can save your life. Being a strong swimmer is not only a safety measure for yourself but for your kids. We offer adult learn to swim and water confidence group classes, starting from January 30 – please email contact@ nepeanswim.com.au with any questions or to enrol. Let’s get swimming!

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ustralia’s 3G mobile network is nearing its final curtain call, marking a significant shift in its telecommunications landscape. While inevitable for technological advancement, this change leaves behind a small portion of users who may need to catch up. This closure is estimated to affect millions of devices still using the 3G network. The 3G network shutdown in Australia is happening in stages, with each major mobile carrier following its own timeline: • Vodafone: The pioneer in this switch-off, Vodafone’s 3G network went dark on December 15, 2023. • Telstra: Following suit, Telstra will progressively shut down its 3G network starting June 30, 2024. • Optus: As the last carrier to bid farewell to 3G, Optus users have until September 2024 to make the switch. The Australian government has warned that the shutdown

will affect many devices, from EFTPOS machines and farming equipment to baby monitors and medical devices. The most affected devices will be older mobile phones that can only connect to 3G. If your device can only connect to 3G, you won’t be able to connect to your service provider’s network after it has been shut down. Of the two most popular phone brands, it means Apple iPhone 5 and earlier models, as well as Samsung Galaxy S5 and earlier, will no longer be able to connect

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to your provider. That means it will no longer be possible to make phone calls, send texts or access mobile Internet on the device. If you suspect your phone might be in the affected category, don’t wait until the last minute. Here’s what you can do: • Check your phone’s compatibility: Most manufacturers provide information on their websites or through customer support channels. You can also dial *#06# on your phone to display its IMEI number, which you can then use on

various online tools to check compatibility. • Contact your mobile carrier: They can assess your situation and recommend suitable upgrade options. Some carriers even offer upgrade deals or incentives to ease the transition. • Explore your choices: Consider your needs and budget when choosing a new phone. A mid-range 4G phone might suffice if you’re a light user. For heavy data consumers or those seeking the latest features, a 5G phone could be the better investment. Take note of the dates above, and if you have an older device (remember it’s not just phones affected), start planning now to upgrade or replace it. A crucial aspect of the 3G shutdown is its potential impact on emergency calls. If you rely on a 3G-only device for making emergency calls (dialling 000), upgrading before the network goes offline is essential.

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ustom orthotics are a prescription orthotic made from a 3D impression/scan of your feet by podiatrists. They’re fully customised and made just for your feet to help improve, support or correct your foot posture or treat any foot pathology/ conditions you may be experiencing. Prescribing and making custom made orthotics is a multi step procedure which first starts by the podiatrist carrying out a thorough biomechanical assessment. During this assessment a history is taken of your

injury. A visual gait analysis is also looked at to see if the injury is caused by the footmechanics of your foot. Taking things like footwear, work, activity levels and many more things into consideration, the podiatrist will design a fully customised orthotic which will fit your individual needs. A scan is taken of your feet so the orthotic can be made to fit your exact arch contour. The script is then sent to our on site Orthotic lab – Alliance orthotics at One Point Health, so that the highly skilled technicians can make the orthotics and

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Your Style Guide for the Eras Tour

The biggest event of the year is officially less than a month away. Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour will be hitting Accor Stadium! If you’re one of the lucky ones who survived the great war for tickets (or are planning to head in and party from the outside), you should well and truly have your outfit sorted. But, if you’re like me and still can’t manage to decide which of Swift’s eras will inspire your look, check out a few ideas below, complete with product suggestions to help make them happen. Taylor Swift An underrated choice for The Eras Tour, outfits inspired by Swift’s eponymous album, ‘Taylor Swift’ are perfect for OG Swifties, or for anyone wanting to go for comfort over glitz and glam. For this look, I would wear a boho-style dress and cowboy boots, topped off with Swift’s signature curls, which you can replicate with a thin curling

wand. If you want to be a little bit extra, you can also mimic the icy blue eyeshadow that the singer frequently donned during this era using the Mecca Max Zoom Flex Fluid Liquid Shadow in Cornflower Blue.

Fearless Taylor Swift’s sophomore album is the perfect source of inspiration if you’re going for a classic look, with a little more sparkle. With the ‘Fearless’ era comes

a host of iconic looks to dress up as, including from Swift’s ‘Love Story’ and ‘You Belong With Me’ music videos. You could also draw inspiration from her tour outfits, characterised by gold and silver fringe. However, one of the most important parts of any ‘Fearless’ inspired outfit is the 13 on your hand. Whilst many choose to use nail polish, I would stick to a long-lasting liquid eyeshadow, like the Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows.

Speak Now A strong contender for my own outfit, Taylor Swift’s self-written album ‘Speak Now’ will always hold a special

place in my heart. Of course, any hint of purple will immediately reference this era, so I say embrace it! Put on a purple dress, and some purple eyeshadow – my favourite palette for this is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Eyeshadow Palette Vol 1.

lipstick. Though Swift has had her favourites over the years, the most important thing for The Eras Tour is to find a colour that suits you, and a formula that will last through three hours of singing. My favourite is ColourPop’s Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick!

Red ‘Red’ is undeniably one of Taylor Swift’s most iconic albums, producing hits like ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’, ‘22’ and, later, the 10-minute version of ‘All Too Well’. This era is characterised by its black, white and red colour scheme – and particularly red

1989 Arguably Swift’s biggest era, ‘1989’ is set to be a popular one when the tour hits Sydney. Along with plenty more music video and red carpet looks to choose from (some of my favourites being her 2016 Grammy Awards set, and the ‘Blank Space’ video looks), this era is filled with plenty of shimmer and tassels if you want to make a statement at the show. Makeup-wise, you can’t go past a cat eye. Use the Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner or the Fenty Beauty Flyliner Longwear Liquid Eyeliner if you want it to last through the ‘Folklore’ set.

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PET HEALTH The Experts

CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA DAY SAFELY WITH YOUR PETS A

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ustralia Day is a time-honoured tradition, marked by barbecues, beach outings, and pool parties with family and friends. As we revel in the spirit of the day, it’s essential to consider the well-being of our four-legged companions, after all they are part of the family too. Here are some tips to ensure you and your furry friends have a safe and enjoyable Australia Day. Pet-friendly venues: Research and look for venues that are pet-friendly, where your pets can join in the festivities without feeling overwhelmed. Many parks and beaches are open to pets, providing a relaxed environment for them to enjoy the day alongside you. A few local venues include the East Bank – Nepean River Restaurant Precinct and The Log Cabin. Comfortable retreat: If you plan to host a gathering at home, designate a quiet and comfortable

space where your pets can retreat to if the celebrations become too much for them. Stock this area with their favourite toys, blankets, and water bowls to make it a familiar and safe haven. Stay well-hydrated: Australia Day falls during the peak of summer, so it’s crucial to keep your pets hydrated. Ensure they have access to fresh water at all times, especially if you’re spending the day outdoors. Avoid leaving them in hot cars and provide shaded areas for them to cool down. Mind the BBQ: Barbecues are synonymous with Australia Day, and it’s an excellent opportunity to involve your pet in the celebration. However, be cautious about sharing certain foods with them. Some human foods can be toxic to animals, so stick to pet-friendly treats and avoid foods containing onions, garlic, chocolate, grapes and kebab skewers. It is a good idea to remind your guests not

to feed your pet without your permission. Toys and treats: While you enjoy the festivities, keep your pets entertained with their favourite toys and treats. This will not only provide them with mental stimulation but also help divert their attention from any loud noises or unfamiliar activities.

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The Sun and Pluto are visiting your sign, so you’ll be twice as much fun – and twice as much trouble! You’re searching for creative answers to persistent problems. You’re also feeling adventurous and are keen to revamp an important area of your life, but you may meet with some resistance as you shake loved ones out of their comfort zones. Be inspired by Aquarian actress Vanessa Redgrave, “Ask the right questions if you’re to find the right answers.”

It’s time to banish boredom and extend yourself in challenging new directions! Monday is your luckiest day (when Venus trines Jupiter) and Friday is your most creative day (when your ruler Neptune boosts intuition and imagination). With Mercury, Venus and Mars activating your hopes and wishes zone, your mantra for the moment is from Oprah Winfrey (who turns 70 on Monday), “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”

Mercury, Venus and Mars (your ruler) are activating your career/reputation/ life direction zone. So it’s time to focus on where you are going, whether that’s your job, volunteer work or your long-term goals. Plus – with your ruler Mars linking up with adventurous Uranus – you’re in the mood to take a calculated risk and do something daring. As birthday great Oprah Winfrey observes, “Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”

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The planets activate your hopes and wishes and aspirations zones. So it’s a terrific time to dream big dreams, set inspirational goals and make fabulous long-term plans. The Sun and Pluto are transiting through your career zone, so you’re keen to explore professional ideas via talking, texting, reading, writing, podcasting and/or posting online. But – if you hesitate or procrastinate – then you’ll miss a creative, transformative opportunity when it appears.

When it comes to a close relationship, if you are proactive, look for the best in the person, and work hard on your communication skills, then the partnership will improve in leaps and bounds. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus are activating your humanitarian zone, so it’s time to roll up your sleeves and help others. Be inspired by Oprah Winfrey (who celebrates her birthday on Monday), “If you want to feel good, you have to go out and do some good.”

Find fresh ways to connect with those around you! It’s time to launch a joint venture and/or contribute your considerable talents to a group, club or organisation. The focus is on improving partnerships (whether of the romantic, platonic or business variety) as you manage relationships with extra tact and deft diplomacy. It’s also time to envision your dreams for the future, formulate your goals, and consolidate any travel plans you have in the pipeline.

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You’ll experience the greatest satisfaction if you share your goals and aspirations with other people. Collective collaboration is the key. But are you bored to bits with a hum-drum partnership or your usual routine? With five planets activating your travel and adventure zone, faraway places beckon. So start saving and planning your itinerary ASAP. A stale relationship could also be revitalised via a romantic rendezvous or an impromptu weekend getaway.

This week’s stars are perfect for problem-solving and creative brainstorming – especially involving family matters. You’ll find close partnerships work best if you accept your relationship responsibilities with a smile. The more you are of service to others, the more your connections will deepen and grow. And – whether at home or at work – don’t be afraid of making mistakes! As writer (and birthday great) James Joyce observed, “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.”

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Romance is in the air, so make the most of the magical vibes! Community connections and educational pursuits are also favoured. When communicating with others, by all means be creative but don’t get carried away and end up distorting the facts. When it comes to home life and domestic matters, the Sun and Pluto intensify emotions. So it’s the perfect time to get deep-and-meaningful with family members, as you tell them how much you really care.

Sagittarians are the zodiac masters of excess. This week moderation flies out the window as you party to the max, spend too much and overdo just about everything. But you’ll have a lot of fun along the way! Lady Luck is also on your side, but don’t sit around waiting for good fortune to fall into your lap. Apply for that job, enter that competition or buy that lottery ticket! As Sagittarian great Bruce Lee said, “To hell with circumstances … I create opportunities.”

This week Mercury, Venus and Mars are all transiting through Capricorn. So you’ll be at your clever, charismatic, proactive best most of the time … and your cautious, controlling worst the rest of the time! Try to maximise the positives and minimise the negatives. Romance, friendship, entertainment, and creative projects are highlighted, as you enjoy socialising with family members and close friends. Friday is fabulous for a neighbourhood get-together.

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“Just warming up with the boys and seeing how it works and how intense it is. It was definitely an eye-opening thing and makes you want to play even more.” But while the Panthers will be chasing four NRL premierships in a row this season, Geyer will be out to get his first and he hopes a big pre-season will give him the best shot of living out his lifelong dream. “Everything is process driven… doing what I can at training, and I believe the rest will take care of itself,” the former St Dominic’s student said. “I can’t really be too focused on making my NRL debut, even though it’s always been a lifelong goal. “I’m just enjoying the process and learning each day off the boys that are here. I think if I take care of that then everything will take care of itself. But it’s definitely a goal for me this year.” If Geyer does manage to play in the NRL this season, like most people expect, he’ll be the first member of the famous Geyer family since Mark and Matt to play first grade. Matt Geyer’s son Cole Geyer got close to a first grade debut last year, named as a replacement player in Melbourne’s thrilling win over the Broncos in the final round of the season. Now the cousins will be battling it out in 2024 to see who will make their NRL debuts first.

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Nepean Physie Club finishes on top PHYSICAL CULTURE: Congratulations to Nepean Physie Club, who enjoyed great results in both the individual and team component during the 2023 season. Sally Lamplough was awarded first place in her section in the recent Ladies National Finals. Lamplough also went on to win Overall Ladies Champion, making her the best Ladies competitor in Australia. Adele McGuinness won the over 60s section, proving that women of any age can get out there and dance. Nepean’s Novice Ladies Championship Grade Team took out the overall trophy, making them the best team in the country. Other individual national results include: Lyn Lamond (2nd in Australia), Lucy Lamplough (3rd), Zoe Lamplough (4th), Ellerie Armstrong (4th), Mia Fahy (4th), Francine Lee-Smart (4th), Erin Taylor (4th), Lucia Posa (5th) and Hollee Stewart (5th).

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CRICKET: Round 12 of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) competition took place last weekend, with an excellent round of results for Panthers Cricket Club. After two weeks of washouts Panthers got some much-needed play and scored a four-wicket win over the Minchinbury Warriors. Panthers’ bowlers controlled the early part of the match and restricted Minchinbury to what appeared to be an under par score of just 10/116. Panthers stumbled in the run chase but eventually won the match in the 37th over at 6/118. Murray Carter carried his bat and finished 38 not-out. Meanwhile, Panthers Cricket Club sends their sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Club Life Member Tony ‘Technique’ Hoy who recently passed away.

CRICKET: Penrith are in a dog fight against Western Suburbs during Round 12 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing a Two-Day match at Howell Oval, Western Suburbs won the toss and elected to bowl. Penrith struggled with the bat and were all out for a disappointing 183. Skipper Ryan Gibson led the way for the home side with 70 runs to his name. When Western Suburbs hit the crease later that afternoon, they managed 0/53 before stumps. Play between Penrith and Western Suburbs will resume this Saturday morning at Howell Oval.

CRICKET: Penrith’s losing ways have continued, beaten by Campbelltown-Camden in Round 13 of the Women’s First Grade competition. Playing in a One-Day match at Raby Sports Complex, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat. The visitors were dismissed for 155. April Darby top scored for the Lady Cats with 34. When Campbelltown-Camden hit the crease, they reached Penrith’s target with two wickets and seven overs in hand. Aimee Ravot was best with the ball for Penrith, taking 3/24. The Lady Cats will look to bounce back

FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have failed to capitalise on last week’s win, going down to Perth Glory 2-1 last Saturday night at CommBank Stadium. Perth led 1-0 for most of the match before adding another goal to their tally late in the contest. The Wanderers did manage to score via an own goal through the Glory’s goalkeeper during injury time, but it was too little too late. The Wanderers remain third on the A-League Men’s ladder and will hit the road to face Western United this Saturday at 5pm.

FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed the signing of young gun Aydan Hammond until the end of the A-League season. The youngster returned to Australia at the age of 19 with Central Coast after spending eight years overseas in Portugal with Belenenses. Born in Westmead, the western Sydney local is set to be part of his first season of the domestic topflight with the Red & Black. Hammond said he was grateful to be given the opportunity to represent his hometown club. “I’ve always been a Wanderers supporter since I was a kid, so now being part of this environment, it’s not just a club to me… it’s my home,” he said.

The Wanderers lost a tough one. GET IN TOUCH: To make a submission to ‘Sports Shorts’, email Nathan@westernweekender.com.au. You can also private message the Weekender on Facebook or @wwpenrith on X.

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here’s players that you just want to see debut and Mavrik Geyer is one of them. His surname is synonymous with Penrith, and nothing would please long-

time Panthers fans more than seeing the ‘Geyer’ name on the first grade team sheet. While the 23-year-old got close to a debut a few times last year when he was announced on the extended bench, it appears 2024 will finally be the year we get to see MG Junior in the NRL. “I think about making my debut every

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