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Hundreds gather to say final goodbye to Orchard Hills fire captain Greg Speed EMILY FESZCZUK

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early 400 people gathered at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Tuesday to farewell Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade Captain Greg Speed OAM. Mr Speed, who was a member of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) for 26 years, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 17 after a battle with cancer.

Newly appointed Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade Captain, Chris Mallia, said Mr Speed’s contribution to the community and RFS would not be forgotten.

“I knew Greg personally for 23 years and when I joined the service 16 years ago, he took me under his wing and made me who I am today, which he did with many young members,” he said.

“There are leaders and then there was Greg, who went above and beyond and had such a passion for building relationships with the community, helping others and passing on his knowledge.”

Mr Mallia said the open-air funeral was sad but a celebration of Mr Speed’s life and achievements.

“We did a guard of honour at his station before the funeral, which we could only

have 100 people at, but the Minister for Health made an exemption for the service at the last minute,” he said.

“To get close to 400 people gather from all different areas and brigades to share stories and remember him, really blew us away.”

Mr Speed leaves behind his loving family in South Penrith.

Mr Mallia said everyone has stepped up to support them during this difficult time and that support will continue.

“Greg fought long and hard and you can never really prepare for this, but our brigade wants them to know that everyone is there for them with whatever they need,” he said.

“I think Greg often put his work before his family, but I hope they feel some comfort in now hearing from everyone what he used to do for the community.”

Achieving a lot in his career, Mr Mallia said he was happy that Mr Speed received one last honour before he passed away earlier this month.

“The day before he passed away, RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers visited him and presented Greg with the Commissioner’s Commendation for Service and the Premier’s Citation for the 2019- 20 bushfires, which was so special,” Mr Mallia said.

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hey say you have to ‘lose one to win one’ and while history shows that is not always the way things play out, it certainly appears to be the script the Penrith Panthers are following.

Make no mistake, the Premiership window remains wide open for this Penrith team despite last Sunday’s Grand Final loss to Melbourne.

Grand Finals are all about moments, and those moments just didn’t go Penrith’s way at ANZ Stadium.

An unfortunate penalty try, an intercept try from a pass Nathan Cleary wouldn’t throw again in a month of Sundays and an unlucky play at the ball right on halftime... three moments that crushed a Penrith team that had its luck run out at the worst possible time.

They are moments that will play over and over again in the head of coach Ivan Cleary during the off-season.

Decisions before the game will likely swirl around in there too.

Did Penrith take things too casually, relying on a laid back approach that has served them well all year instead of taking things up a notch?

Should they have held the captain’s run at ANZ Stadium to ensure the young squad soaked up the occasion?

Was the decision to drop Brent Naden to the bench for the two most important games of the year the right one?

They are questions that every losing team will ponder after such a heartbreaking defeat.

In the end, despite all of those questions, everything fell into the lap of a champion team, as is often the case.

Hindsight shows the cracks had started to appear in Penrith during the Finals.

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“The Premiership window remains wide open for this Penrith team”

After a year built on defence, they conceded 28 points against the Roosters and another 16 against Souths. It had been Round 9 since the side had leaked that many points.

In both of those Finals games, Penrith conceded the first try – again, something that was so rare in 2020.

Spirit, fight and enthusiasm got them through but it wasn’t enough against a Melbourne team that never flinches, and again got the job done.

The game itself was chaotic and it was unsurprising that Ivan Cleary couldn’t put it into words in the post-match press conference.

Penrith seemed on top, even when down 10- 0, but uncharacteristically panicked, leading to an error count and possession rate unlike anything we’d seen during the 2020 season.

Melbourne were the better team on the night, simple as that.

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The loss will sting for some time, and it’ll be what steels this side ahead of the 2021 season.

The pain of Grand Final defeat is often enough to ensure the following year brings success, and this young squad – largely sticking together – will ultimately benefit from the experience.

And what an experience it was.

Grand Final week was wonderful, and it was so exciting to see our city on a national pedestal and our community come together to celebrate.

From the houses and businesses decorated in Panthers colours to jerseys and shirts galore in the streets, we saw how sport can unite us.

And while defeat at the final hurdle is heartbreaking, you can’t be anything but proud of this team.

In the most difficult of circumstances, they came together to deliver a season full of memories and highlights.

17 straight wins, a Minor Premiership, thrilling attack and inspiring defence.

The story of this team and its players is special, we just have to wait a little longer for the best chapter of all to be written.

And another thing...

Criticism of referee Gerard Sutton following the Grand Final is silly, embarrassing and unnecessary.

It’s also mainly wrong.

In fact the only decision the officials clearly got wrong on Sunday night was the awarding of a try to Brian To’o in the second half.

We need to be better than trying to shift the blame to the man in the middle.

Penrith had their chances, it just wasn’t to be on the night.

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Councillor says new boat ramp at Tench Reserve is causing traffic mayhem ALENA HIGGINS

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oncerns have been raised about the functionality of the new Tench Reserve boat ramp after traffic jams caused havoc during the recent long weekend.

Officially opened in October last year, the $6.7 million structure sits adjacent to the hugely popular East Bank restaurant and cafe precinct and amid the equally popular Great River Walk.

Councillor Marcus Cornish says a second boat ramp is required to help ease congestion, and has called on Penrith Council to investigate potential locations. “I would like a report back to Council on a second site so we can improve access to our greatest asset, the river, and ways we can seek funding,� he said during Monday night’s Council meeting. “Because I’ve had multiple complaints about this, and rightly so.�

During the October long weekend, Cr Cornish said there were instances where motorists were unable to reverse into the boat ramp due to approaching vehicles with trailers coming around the bend and blocking them.

This caused vehicle queuing outside of the car park and onto the road and

Councillor Marcus Cornish at the Tench Reserve boat ramp. Photo: Melinda Jane.

prevented other motorists with trailers from reversing to allow manoeuvrability.

Cr Cornish predicts the issue will only get worse when summer hits. “In the short-term, I still think we should be using the old boat ramp as an out, so people put their boats in at the new one and take them out at the old one and go,� he said. “I have also asked for more policing and that something be put on the windows of people being booked that are parking where the trailers are supposed to park, because at the moment they are doing them electronically so no one knows anyone’s getting booked so there’s no deterrent.�

Cr Cornish said opposite the golf course at Leonay could be a possible location for a second ramp. “The Leonay side is underutilised, there’s hardly ever anyone there on that part of the river,� he said. “It would activate that part of the river.�

The new Tench Reserve boat ramp, jointly funded by all levels of government, was designed by Council in consultation with the Maritime Team of Transport for NSW. A review of the new boat ramp and its traffic operation and functionality is expected to be undertaken.

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Locals to fight new centre Plan for Winter Sports World gets a cold reception from Nepean Shores residents EMILY FESZCZUK

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enrith City Council will get an icy response from the residents of Nepean Shores if it paves the way for a towering sports centre to be built on Tench Avenue at Jamisontown.

Council may amend the Penrith Local Environment Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) to facilitate the future development of the indoor winter sports facility. Height restrictions would need to be changed to allow for the 54-metre high centre to be built.

Nepean Shores Residents’ Committee Chairperson, Margaret Harris, said that the proposed ‘Winter Sports World’ (WSW) is not suited for the land and should be located somewhere else.

“We aren’t against the idea but the majority of us cannot believe that a 300-metre indoor ski slope, ice skating rink, hotel accommodation and restaurants will all fit on a small corner block,” she said.

“Not only will it overshadow and invade the privacy of our little quiet community, but it will dominate the beautiful open spaces by the river and generate more traffic on the already congested roads with people trying to access it.

“We know there are other tourist facilities in this area but nothing to this scale

Nepean Shores residents Sue Lobo, Margaret Harris, Vicki Beveridge, Cheri Bez and Marlene McGinley. Photo: Melinda Jane. and agree it would be a great concept if it was somewhere near the Regatta Centre where there is more space.”

WSW developer and local resident Peter Magnisalis said the land is appropriately zoned and will provide economic and community benefits.

“WSW commenced this project in 2018 with the support of Penrith Council and have undertaken robust investigations

into visual and scenic impact, traffic generation and flood modelling,” he said.

“It is our intent to fully consult with our neighbours and the broader Penrith community when the project proceeds to detailed design as we are committed to delivering a world- class tourism facility for Penrith.”

A Penrith Council spokesperson said the community can provide feedback.

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“The Planning Proposal and accompanying draft Development Control Plan and Voluntary Planning Agreement are currently on public exhibition,” he said.

“Penrith City Council encourages the community to provide their input on this, and future engagement opportunities.”

Submissions to Council close on Friday, November 6. Email cityplanning@ penrith.city or call 4732 8098.

lans to re-develop St Marys’ Station Plaza into a residential and retail tower spanning up to 20 storeys in height have been put on ice.

The envisaged project, which included 600 apartments, 8,300sqm of retail and commercial floor space plus parking, is now up in the air after Sydney Metro identified the site for acquisition for the construction of the North- South Rail Link.

Sydney Metro would not confirm if the compulsory acquisition would spell the death of developer Haben Property Fund’s (Haben) “catalyst project”, announced earlier this year.

“Sydney Metro is committed to playing a pivotal role in ensuring the vision for St Marys, as Sydney’s new gateway, will be unlocked by working with Penrith City Council,” a spokesman said.

“This new gateway would play a vital role in the revitalisation and renewal of St Marys as a strategic centre.

“Our plans include creating a vibrant precinct around the new metro station that will include a range of services to enhance the liveability for locals and those commuting through St Marys.”

The spokesman said Sydney Metro is working closely will all the affected tenants of the Phillip Street shopping centre and their appointed representatives.

“Directly affected retailers will be compensated in accordance with the NSW Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 and will be supported throughout the acquisition process by Sydney Metro,” he said.

“Based on the current project timeline tenants will be required to relocate no earlier than early 2022, and we will work with business owners to be as flexible as possible.”

Haben first requested Penrith Council alter the floor space ratio and height planning controls in 2016 to facilitate development of the site.

In March, Council agreed to endorse a Planning Proposal increasing the maximum building height from 32 to 61 metres, subject to a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) being prepared, notified and signed.

On Monday night, Council endorsed the VPA, which will run with the land and bind any future owners that take advantage of the increased floor and height ratios.

Local infrastructure totalling $2.8 million is proposed to be delivered through the VPA. This includes traffic works, affordable housing, a public plaza (including embellishment and maintenance) and cash contribution towards the upgrade of Bennett Park.

Haben has also pledged to set aside nine apartments for affordable housing in the project.

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Safe place to call home for women EMILY FESZCZUK

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new micro- unit development in St Marys, which was officially opened on Wednesday, will provide much-needed accommodation for single, older women in the area.

The $4.5 million project consists of 16 units and will be home to women over 45, who are eligible for social housing.

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward, said the housing will help support women who are at high risk.

“Older women often face challenges securing housing in the private market, putting them at increased risk of homelessness,” he said.

“The units have been cleverly designed to make best use of space and are a modern, fit-for-purpose place to call home.”

Officially opening the project on behalf of Mr Ward, Member of the Legislative Council, Shayne Mallard, said he is proud of the development.

“The government I am part of has a strong commitment to growing and improving social housing and I am genuinely proud of what we are achieving with things like this,” he said.

“With the NSW Government injecting $3 million and Wentworth $1.5 million, this St Marys development is a great example of how collaboration can help the muchneeded supply of social housing.”

Wentworth Community Housing CEO, Stephen McIntyre, said the unit complex has been designed to achieve the best experience for residents.

“Each room is self- contained with a bathroom, kitchenette, lounge, TV and washing machine along with some common areas for residents to have more space and to interact,” he said.

“We talked to people in similar developments and felt it was important to provide flexible design options of privacy but also to connect with others if they wish.”

Mr McIntyre said the project is not just about bricks and mortar but wrap around services for the 16 tenants, who will move in over the next few months.

“People who become residents in these social housing facilities have usually experienced things like financial pressures or domestic violence so, in addition to the stability of housing, there will be ongoing support,” he said.

“We will work with them so they can build confidence, a sense of independence and become members of the community.”

Dr Dianna Jackson and Shayne Mallard officially opening the units.

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Amendment to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Tench Avenue, Jamisontown Council is proposing to amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 to change the planning controls applying to 2 Tench Avenue, Jamisontown. These changes intend to facilitate the development of the land for an indoor recreation facility, which will include an indoor ski slope facility and associated tourist-related uses.

A Planning Proposal has been prepared to amend Penrith LEP 2010 that seeks to: â&#x20AC;¢ Provide a maximum building height up to 54m on the site, on the condition that a substantial component of the development is for the purposes of an indoor ski slope facility. â&#x20AC;¢ Provide a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) control of 1.2:1, or up to a maximum of 1.45:1, if the development features a hotel component DQG LI MXVWLÃ&#x20AC;HG

â&#x20AC;¢ Insert provisions requiring future development of WKH VLWH WR EH LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK D VLWH VSHFLÃ&#x20AC;F Development Control Plan (DCP), providing additional planning and design guidance for development. â&#x20AC;¢ Insert provisions requiring that the design of the development is prepared by way of a Design Competition. â&#x20AC;¢ ,QVHUW D ¶VXQVHW FODXVH· ZKHUH WKHVH /(3 FRQWUROV will cease to exist three years after the date the LEP amendment is made.

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has not authorised Council to exercise delegation to make this plan.

In addition to the Planning Proposal, a draft VLWH VSHFLÃ&#x20AC;F '&3 KDV DOVR EHHQ SUHSDUHG IRU WKH subject site, which provides additional planning and design guidance for the envisaged future development.

The draft DCP is being exhibited alongside the Planning Proposal.

A draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) is DOVR EHLQJ QRWLÃ&#x20AC;HG DORQJVLGH WKH 3ODQQLQJ 3URSRVDO The draft VPA is to provide road improvements UHTXLUHG DV D UHVXOW RI LQFUHDVHG WUDIÃ&#x20AC;F YROXPHV from the proposed development. The draft VPA would require these improvements to be delivered SULRU WR WKH LVVXH RI DQ RFFXSDWLRQ FHUWLÃ&#x20AC;FDWH Viewing the exhibition material and making a submission The Planning Proposal and supporting information are on public exhibition from 9 October to 6 November 2020.

The draft Planning Proposal, DCP and VPA along with fact sheets can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au You are invited to comment by making a written submission to Council by 6 November 2020: â&#x20AC;¢ Email: cityplanning@penrith.city â&#x20AC;¢ Post: The General Manager (Attention: Joel Carson) Penrith City Council PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 3OHDVH LQFOXGH D VXEMHFW OLQH LQGLFDWLQJ ¶3ODQQLQJ 3URSRVDO IRU ² 7HQFK $YHQXH -DPLVRQWRZQ· LQ your submission.

For further enquiries, please contact Joel Carson, Senior Planner on 4732 8098.

Exhibition of Amendment to Penrith Citywide Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan for Non-Residential Development Council is exhibiting an amendment to the Penrith Citywide Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan for Non-Residential Development.

The purpose of this amendment is to remove the SODQ IURP DSSO\LQJ WR ODQG LGHQWLÃ&#x20AC;HG ZLWKLQ 6WDWH Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney $HURWURSROLV DQG ODQG LGHQWLÃ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH 0DPUH 5RDG Precinct under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Employment Area). Council LV SUHSDULQJ VLWH VSHFLÃ&#x20AC;F GHYHORSPHQW FRQWULEXWLRQV plans for this land.

The amendment to the plan is on public exhibition from Monday 2 November 2020 to Monday 30 November 2020. The draft plan can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au You are invited to comment by making a written submission to Council by 5pm on Monday 30 November by: â&#x20AC;¢ Email: cityplanningteam@penrith.city â&#x20AC;¢ Post: The General Manager (Attention: City Planning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Citywide Contributions Plan Amendment) Penrith City Council PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 3OHDVH LQFOXGH D VXEMHFW OLQH LQGLFDWLQJ ¶&LW\ZLGH &RQWULEXWLRQV 3ODQ $PHQGPHQW· LQ HPDLOV DQG OHWWHUV For further enquiries please contact Natalie Stanowski, Principal Planner on 4732 7403.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following Development Applications have been received by Council: â&#x20AC;¢ N.F. Billyard Pty Ltd

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66 Bringelly Road, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x 2-storey townhouses Contact: Lauren Van Etten on 4732 8222 Closing Date: 16 November 2020 â&#x20AC;¢ Baytek Constructions Pty Ltd

DA20/0665

75 Hobart Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of a multi-dwelling housing development x 4 dwellings Contact: Jake Bentley on 4732 8087 Closing Date: 16 November 2020

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

Approved Development Applications â&#x20AC;¢ CCL Development Pty Ltd

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Lot 100 DP 1224643 and Lot 101 DP 1224643 (Nos. 78â&#x20AC;&#x201C;80) Darug Avenue, Glenmore Park Use of existing dwelling-house as exhibition home DQG VDOHV RIÃ&#x20AC;FH LQFOXGLQJ VLJQDJH [ VLJQV

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INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Re-advertisement of Development Proposal Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. â&#x20AC;¢ Stimson Urban & Regional Planning

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Lot 3989 DP 1190132 (Lot 3989) Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs Construction of a single-storey building for a pub and associated on site parking spaces, drainage and landscaping works Due to an administration error the application is to be re-advertised to correctly identify the Integrated Development approvals that are required and the relevant approval bodies for those approvals.

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service under the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Natural Resource Accesses Regulator under the Water Management Act 2000.

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary RIÃ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 0RQGD\ 1RYHPEHU 2020 to Monday 16 November 2020.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the JURXQGV RI REMHFWLRQ DUH WR EH VSHFLÃ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLO·V reference number DA20/0509.

Previous submissions made to Council are being considered and do not need to be re-submitted in response to this notice.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078.

Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed RQ &RXQFLO·V '$ 7UDFNHU YLD penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ DATracker Alternatively, the applications can be YLHZHG GXULQJ &RXQFLO·V QRUPDO EXVLQHVV KRXUV DW WKH &LYLF &HQWUH +LJK 6WUHHW 3HQULWK 2IÃ&#x20AC;FHUV RI &RXQFLO·V 'HYHORSPHQW 6HUYLFHV 'HSDUWPHQW ZLOO EH able to assist with your enquiries.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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On the front line Locals get firsthand look at Victoria’s COVID-19 crisis

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everal Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) staff saw the impact of COVID- 19 in Victoria firsthand when they provided second wave support.

Gerard Oomen, Stuart Larter and Sarah List helped staff at Royal Melbourne Hospital by screening people at health facilities, testing locals and caring for those diagnosed with COVID-19.

Drug and Alcohol Research Assistant, Mr Larter (pictured) said it was “eye opening” to be in the centre of a city’s outbreak for a month.

“We had a lot of support but it really was an eye opener to see the city locked

down and basically desolate because of how quickly things can get out of control,” he told the Weekender.

“My heart went out to the nurses who were so strained with the sheer volume of people they were seeing while potentially directly exposing themselves to COVID, but still doing a great job.”

Working in a ‘virtual ward’, Mr Larter said he was happy to volunteer but was relieved to be home.

“I did admin for a telehealth ward where COVID patients would isolate at home to alleviate the pressure on hospitals but get calls to check up on them,” he said.

“I knew teams were struggling with a lot of staff getting sick, so I was happy to put my hand up to help, but also felt relief when I made it home without catching it.”

Mr Larter said his experience reminded him of the importance of following the directions from health officials.

“What I saw in Melbourne was a once in a lifetime experience and the hospital staff need to be applauded for their efforts to contain it,” he said.

“If everyone stays vigilant and gets tested early we can succeed in managing this.”

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Nepean Food Services to help more locals after Government grant funds new bus EMILY FESZCZUK

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epean Food Services (NFS) will help support more people in the community after receiving a Community Building Partnership Grant from the NSW Government.

The $30,000 grant has allowed the organisation to purchase a new bus to strengthen its seniors social support programs.

NFS General Manager Ditte Kozak said the ‘meals on wheels’ and outings programs are vital to support people over 65-years-old who are at risk of being isolated.

“Before COVID on average we delivered 55,000 meals per year and transported 500 clients for 17,000 hours of social support,” she said.

“A lot of these people are socially isolated at home, so we pick them up and let them enjoy a meal together, which gives them a chance to chat and make connections.”

Ms Kozak said the programs are key factors to contribute to healthy ageing.

“They buy a voucher and then we take them for a meal at our partnering clubs or our three community restaurants, and we also have our men’s club that meets twice a month,” she said.

Tanya Davies with the Nepean Food Services team this week. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“There is evidence that social inclusion and access to supportive social networks improves good mental health and ageing, so we really try to promote that.”

While the bus outings have been suspended due to COVID- 19, Ms Kozak said the new bus will be beneficial for when they start back up again.

“We get lots of referrals from the My

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Aged Care government initiative, so we have about 40 people waiting to come on for social support,” she said.

“Tanya Davies told us about applying for the grant and receiving it was amazing because we were able to buy another bus, which will be so helpful with the demand especially when we resume services.”

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NFS this week, said she was thrilled they received the grant.

“Nepean Food Services provides an invaluable service to the community,” she said.

“I am pleased to announce this funding for a new bus for Nepean Food Services in order that they can help more people in the community.”

enrith Council is projected to spend $770,000 on grave digging services over the next three years, proving burials are still alive and well.

Despite the majority of people opting for cremations, burial numbers have remained fairly stable over the past several years, according to Asha Dooley, General Manager of Grace Funerals Emu Plains.

“Since taking over the business seven years ago, we have found that there has been a fairly consistent level of burials to cremations, and that would be approximately 70 per cent cremations with 30 per cent burials,” she said.

“Each year these figures vary slightly, but that is the general trend.”

Ms Dooley said people choose either burial or cremation based on a number of reasons.

“These include personal preference, area that they live in and for how long, religious beliefs, family history and cultural beliefs,” she said.

Cost is also a significant factor in the decision.

“The cost is higher for a burial – depending on the cemetery that is chosen by the family will depend on how much – but it can typically add about $6,500 to the cost of the funeral service to have a burial when a plot needs to be purchased,” she said.

“If the family owns the plot already, in many cases there is an interment fee which needs to be paid. This varies per cemetery and is about $1,600 to $3,000 in our area.”

Based on current trends, there is capacity for burials for the next 27 years at Council managed/operated cemeteries, a Council spokesman said.

“Penrith City Council manages five of the 13 cemeteries in the Penrith Local Government Area – Penrith, Emu Plains, St Marys, St Stephens and Castlereagh cemeteries,” he said.

“St Marys and Emu Plains cemeteries are closed to burials apart from second interments and reserved sites.”

He said grave digging is provided on an ‘at need basis’ when contacted by the funeral director to book in each burial service.

“The burial site/plot fee is $6,405 and includes the plot site, grave digging, first internment and contribution to ongoing operation costs (maintenance etc),” he said.

Council awarded the new three- year tender for grave digging services to L J Follington Constructions Pty Ltd, based in Douglas Park.

No tenders were received from local suppliers in the Penrith Local Government Area.

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Man accused of lighting fires denied bail as evidence mounts

An alleged arsonist accused of deliberately lighting fires in Castlereagh and Londonderry in the thick of last year’s devastating bushfire season has been denied bail.

Police allege Shane Andrews, 39, started three suspicious fires in the afternoon of December 3, including two near Firetrail and Smeeton roads, Castlereagh and a third on Wilshire Road, Londonderry.

The fires, including two more allegedly started that night at Clarendon and Richmond, threatened homes, a school and burnt out 40-hectares of bushland before firefighters were able to bring the blazes under control.

Last Friday, Strike Force Myler detectives arrested Andrews at his Richmond home.

He was charged with five counts of ‘intentionally cause fire and be reckless as to its spread’, each carrying a maximum of 21 years’ imprisonment if convicted in the District Court.

When he faced Penrith Local Court later that day, Magistrate Brian van Zuylen found he posed an “extreme risk” to the community heading into summer and denied his release.

He said while the case was essentially circumstantial, it was a “strong and detailed one”, with Andrews being seen in his car “very close in time and distance” to where the fires were first seen and reported.

In opposing bail, the prosecutor said the fires had the potential to cause a significant amount of damage and even death.

She noted the Castlereagh and Londonderry fires threatened homes and a school, while a large fuel supply at the Richmond RAAF Base was also in the firing line.

The court heard during lawfully intercepted phone calls, Andrews attempted to form alibis.

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L AW a n d O R D E R all out of the mail boxes”, after police undertook a letter box drop seeking public assistance following the fires.

On another occasion, Andrews told police he was working on the day, but this was subsequently falsified.

“These are not the actions of an innocent man,” the police prosecutor said.

“The risk to the community is too great if he’s released on bail.”

Andrews’ lawyer said he denies the offences and submitted he would be a particularly vulnerable person in custody due to a developmental delay he sustained during birth.

She said he did not deny being in the locations, but said there was no hard evidence or witnesses who actually saw Andrews light the fires.

She offered up a daily reporting condition and said Andrews could agree not to leave his home unless in the company of his fiancée.

The court heard this was not Andrews’ first brush with the law, having been jailed for five years in 2009 for an aggravated break and enter offence.

He has also been convicted of other lesser offences under the Mental Health Act. Wearing a red Nike shirt, a blond-haired Andrews showed little emotion as he learnt his fate.

His matter was adjourned to November 18 at Windsor Local Court.

Man who assaulted partner avoids jail as rehab continues

A man who choked his partner during a domestic violence incident at St Clair has narrowly avoided full-time jail.

Craig Jeffery, 30, faced Penrith Local Court last Friday and was handed a twoyear Intensive Correction Order (ICO).

His lawyer told the court Jeffery had “no real recollection” of the event because he was high on drugs and alcohol at the time.

He submitted his client had “done everything he can” to remedy the situation,

saying he was receiving counselling and had recommenced taking medication for his mental health.

Magistrate Fiona Toose told the 30-yearold his behaviour was “clearly and utterly unacceptable”, saying it was a “cocktail of disaster waiting to happen, and it did”.

“You and illicit drugs must part company permanently,” she declared.

She accepted he had taken “an enormous amount of steps” to better himself since the incident, and urged him to be genuine in his continued attempts at rehabilitation.

“Don’t just make it a box to tick for court or it won’t work,” she said.

As part of his ICO, Jeffery must abstain from consuming alcohol or illicit drugs and must continue with drug and alcohol counselling.

Try driving now: Magistrate sends repeat offender to jail

A man disqualified from driving until 2039 will spend Christmas behind bars after he was caught speeding in a school zone.

When Jeffery Zenon Gannaban faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday, Magistrate Fiona Toose said it was evident he was “not a good candidate to hold a licence”.

“When I try to weight up this clearly irresponsible behaviour, it simply makes little sense to me,” she said.

The court heard Gannaban was busted throwing litter out the window and speeding in a school zone after he agreed to drive his friend’s kids to school.

“They say ‘can you take our kids to school?’, you say ‘yes’ and off you go,” Magistrate Toose scolded.

The court heard Gannaban’s criminal record consisted solely of driving offences.

However, Magistrate Toose refused to consider an Intensive Correction Order that would have allowed the part-time mechanic to serve his prison sentence in the community.

She said she could not be satisfied

Gannaban would abide by it, adding the protection of the community was “live and real”.

He was handed a nine-month jail sentence with a six-month non-parole period and is eligible for release on April 20.

Already punished enough: Bike rider escapes conviction

Brendan Owen Krech has escaped a criminal conviction after a bizarre quad bike accident.

Krech fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with low-range drink driving and unregistered driving following the crash at Cranebrook on May 2.

Krech told Magistrate Fiona Toose he would plead guilty to both charges because he didn’t have enough money to fight the drink driving charge, which he disputed.

The court heard Krech lost consciousness, broke his collar bone and two ribs and was found by a member of the public following the crash. He admitted to drinking two beers in the lead up to the crash and four more to “dull the pain” following the accident, after which time he and his wife attended Nepean Hospital and a blood alcohol sample was taken returning a high-range reading.

The court heard the prosecution had engaged an expert who determined Krech would have likely returned a low-range prescribed concentration of alcohol reading at the time of the crash.

Magistrate Toose noted Krech had suffered “significant extra-curial punishment” and would have to engage and pay for his own expert if he defended the matter.

She noted the unusual circumstances and the tendered testimonials describing Krech as a good employee and dad before extending him leniency.

“Please never ride one again,” she said of the quad bike.

He was given a six-month Community Release Order without conviction for each offence.

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Emu Plains: Man uses stolen keys to take victim’s car

Police have made an arrest after a premises in Troy Street, Emu Plains was broken into on Sunday, October 18.

Property including a wallet and car keys were stolen with the keys used to steal the victim’s vehicle.

Shortly afterwards, numerous attempts were made to fraudulently use the victim’s credit cards.

Investigations identified a 52-year-old North St Marys male as the offender for the frauds and stolen vehicle.

He was charged with ‘dishonestly obtain property by deception’, ‘take and drive conveyance’ and ‘drive whilst disqualified’.

He was bail refused to appear at Penrith Local Court.

St Marys: Men to face court after fight in Glossop Street

Two male residents in Glossop Street, St Marys, became involved in a physical altercation on Sunday where one is alleged to have wielded a glass bottle.

A 51-year-old St Marys male and a 29-year-old St Marys male were arrested and charged with ‘affray’.

They will both appear before Penrith Local court on December 1.

Berkshire Park: Men fail in attempt to steal cash, smokes

At 2.30am on October 24, two unidentified males attended the Coles Express Berskire Park in a confirmed stolen vehicle.

They forced their way into the premises, by smashing a window.

Once inside, the males have attempted to force open the cigarette stand before attempting to steal cash from the cash register.

The pair left in the stolen vehicle without any proceeds.

Investigations are continuing to identify the offenders and anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Penrith: Kingswood teen causes drama at restaurant

A 17-year-old Kingswood teenager has been arrested after an altercation at a restaurant.

The male attended El Jannah Restaurant Penrith and was well affected by intoxicating liquor and in possession of alcohol.

Staff requested the male leave due to his intoxication and not being allowed to have alcohol on the premises.

The male damaged numerous items within the store before walking into the kitchen area where he threw tables over and damaged further items.

The male left the store but was arrested a short time later at Penrith Railway Station after a violent struggle with police.

The teenager was charged by police with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, ‘resist arrest’, ‘malicious damage’ and ‘trespass’.

Colyton: Three charged after violent incident at house

At 4.00pm on Monday, October 26, two males attended a residential premises in Colyton where they threatened the occupants with a bat and knife.

A third male at the location was armed with a machete with which he threatened the first two males who were attempting to force their way into the property.

Police arrived to find the combatants still armed with their respective weapons and two males were arrested after a struggle with police.

A 26-year-old Blackett male and a 35-year-old Dharruk male were charged with ‘stalk/intimidate with intent to cause fear or harm’ and ‘malicious damage’.

They were both conditionally bailed to appear at Penrith Local Court on November 9.

A 25-year-old Colyton male was also charged with ‘stalk/intimidate with intent to cause fear or harm’.

He will appear at Penrith Local Court on December 15.

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The first designs have now been released by the NSW Government with more information to come.

Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said she welcomed the artist’s impression of the centre, which was committed at the last State Election.

“At the last election I announced this exciting facility which has been the vision of the Glenmore Park High School community for many years,” she said.

“We are a Government that not only promises but delivers and we now get a glimpse into the design of the Performing Arts and Learning Centre as planning for it is finalised.”

Ms Davies said the centre, which is part of a $50 million program to deliver new and upgraded halls at 10 schools across the state, will be multi-use.

“The Performing Arts and Learning Centre will not only support the students of Glenmore Park High School, it will also be a shared facility available to other local schools across the region and a place for all

the community of Glenmore Park to use and enjoy,” she said.

Current planning for the centre includes developing a master plan and concept design, which will then be shared with the local community as the project progresses.

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said she was proud that the halls program will benefit more than 6,000 NSW public school students.

“I’m delighted to see the new designs for the hall projects

as this is a really important program for our schools,” she said.

The Department of Education is working to complete all the hall designs before starting a tender process by the end of the year. Construction is then scheduled to start across all projects in early 2021.

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RSPCA increases its bite State Government announces major new crackdown on illegal puppy factories

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llegal companion animal breeders will now have nowhere to hide with the NSW Government declaring war on puppy factories, announcing the creation of a dedicated hit squad to weed out rogue operators.

Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall said puppy factories that are both cruel and illegal in NSW would stand no chance against a newly- formed Puppy Factory Taskforce within the RSPCA that will scour the State and throw the book at those doing the wrong thing.

“Puppy factories are abhorrent and are in clear breach of this State’s animal protection laws,” he said.

“With demand for pets skyrocketing during the COVID- 19 period and reports of puppy factories on the rise, it’s critical government throws additional resources at this growing and deeply concerning problem.

“The new Taskforce will consist of four new RSPCA inspectors (six in total) who will spend their time inspecting breeding facilities across the State and ensuring they meet the NSW Government’s robust animal welfare requirements.

“They’ll also work hand in glove with NSW Police and intelligence officers, who will be monitoring online and social media platforms to help root out these grubs who

are profiting from the mistreatment of animals.

“Most pet owners would be horrified to find out their beloved pets came from a banned puppy factory, so these new measures will help to provide added comfort to those thinking of bringing a furry friend into their family.

“My message today is clear – to the cowboy breeders doing the wrong thing, this is your last warning, comply with the law or pack up and move on – you will be caught and have the full force of the law thrown at you.”

Under current rules, any breeder found to be doing the wrong thing can have their animals seized, be fined up to $22,000 and be sent to jail for up to two years per offence.

RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman welcomed the crackdown and additional resources.

“This is a win for animal welfare, but also a win for all the breeders across the state who are doing the right thing and who care very deeply for the animals they work with,” he said.

“This funding will help ensure our animals are well- cared for, and that anyone who does try to cut corners with regard to their welfare will have enforcement action taken against them.”

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hree inspiring members of the local community, all with very different backgrounds, have been recognised as part of the Westfield Local Hero initiative.

This year’s recipients are Dave Graham from RuffTRACK Limited, Michael Kovacs from NSW Rural Fire Service and Tricia Hitchen from The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter.

The three finalists have been granted $10,000 each to support their work to grow.

Penrith local and farmer, Dave Graham, runs a youth program at the RuffTRACK Farm near Riverstone, which uses working with animals to help young people reconnect with the community.

Mr Graham said the money will help him to lead and guide more young people.

“The parents talk about a reduction in negative behaviours, the school reports show improved attendance and attitudes, and the police talk about less need for intervention,” he said.

“Most of all, the community perception of these young people is changed to a positive one, which is what it is all about.”

Retired Chief Inspector Tricia Hitchen became a Board member of The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter after seeing firsthand the effects of domestic violence during her policing career.

“I spend a lot of time fundraising for the shelter and raising awareness about the many types of domestic violence, but the effort is worth it because it saves lives,” she said.

“The shelter will probably use the funds for its outreach program for women who have left the shelter.”

Volunteer firefighter Michael Kovacs joined the NSW Rural Fire Service 30 years ago at age 14. He said he puts in up to 30 hours a week along with being a NSW Police Officer.

“It gives me great pride in serving the communities in their time of need and assisting them to return to some form of normality,” he said.

“NSW Rural Fire Service will use the grant to buy a trailer and training equipment, which will be so helpful.”

Scentre Group National Community Experience Manager, Pam Wilson, thanked Westfield customers from 42 centres that cast their votes to determine the 126 grant winners that won a share of $1.26 million.

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Each year on December 3, Penrith City Council celebrates International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

It’s a day to talk about and celebrate the contributions and achievements of people of all abilities, break down barriers and “see the ability in disability”.

While in previous years Council has worked with local disability services to host an event in the Mondo, our 2020 celebrations have taken a COVID-safe and rather crafty turn.

To protect the health of some of our most vulnerable residents, we’ve coordinated a remote IDPwD Art Project and are calling on disability day programs, group homes, specialist schools and individuals across Penrith to get involved.

Participants will receive an “arty, crafty” kit and be inspired by creative tips from local art makers via zoom workshops.

The completed works will be displayed in the Penrith Central Library from December 3 until the end of the

year and our partner, Uniting, will capture the journey in a video to be shared on Council’s YouTube channel.

We know that one in five Australians has a disability, so it is important we do all we can to make Penrith inclusive and accessible. Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan helps us towards this goal. Created in consultation with a wide range of people with disability, their families and other stakeholder groups, the plan includes key priorities and ways we can help people of all abilities have access to and be a part of community life.

Council’s IDPwD Art Project will help bring isolated members or our community together to explore their creativity and learn something new while giving the broader community a chance to celebrate their talents.

To get involved, email Council’s Disability Inclusion Officer claire.galvin@ penrith.city or call 4732 7777.

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A-list support for big day Eva Mendes encourages residents to get behind McHappy Day on November 14

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cHappy Day Ambassador, actress and mother, Eva Mendes, has met with families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Westmead as McHappy Day fundraising kicked- off at McDonald’s restaurants across Australia.

With travel restrictions preventing the A- list actress from visiting Australia, Ms Mendes met with the families via Zoom where they exchanged stories of how Ronald McDonald House Charities has supported their families.

Members of Eva’s extended family have previously stayed at a Ronald McDonald House overseas.

McHappy Day will be held on Saturday, November 14 and local McDonald’s stores will again be getting involved.

McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Australia, raising much- needed funds that help keep families together and provide them with invaluable support while their seriously ill or injured child is undergoing treatment.

“Ronald McDonald House Charities is an organisation very close to my heart, which provides instrumental support and hope to sick children and their families,” Ms Mendes said.

“It was an absolute honour to meet with families who have all spent time at Ronald

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McDonald Houses in Australia. I felt privileged to hear each of their journeys and understand the pivotal role that Ronald McDonald House Charities has played in nurturing and supporting them when they need it most. I also shared with them my cousin’s experience with the charity while her little boy was treated for Neuroblastoma.”

There’s plenty of ways you can be a part of the McHappy Day fundraising, and every little bit will help support Ronald McDonald House and the crucial work they do to keep families together.

“Right now, you can pick- up a pair of Silly Socks or a Helping Hand from your nearest McDonald’s or simply make a donation online. Of course, on McHappy Day, Saturday, November 14, $2 from every Big Mac sold will also be donated to the charity,” Ms Mendes said.

McDonald’s Australia Marketing Director, Jo Feeney, said excitement was building ahead of this year’s McHappy Day. “McHappy fundraising has kicked- off this week, so don’t forget to get involved and grab some Silly Socks or a Helping Hand from your local Macca’s restaurant,” she said.

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or this month’s Business in Focus we will be interviewing Greg Cocker and Elllie Brown from Titanium Traffic Management.

Titanium Traffic Plans is based in the Penrith area.

They specialise in drafting Traffic Management Plans (TMP’s), Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS’/TCP’s), and obtaining Permits for all scales of work in and around vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

They work with clients big and small to achieve the best and safest outcome possible, while ensuring 100 per cent compliance with all Council and RMS regulations.

Greg and Ellie were both asked about the services they received from the Western Sydney Business Centre below...

Who is your advisor?

Graham Fitzpatrick and Katina Beveridge.

What was the main struggle you identified within your business?

Lack of future planning and contingency planning, lack of formally written documentation regarding Positions and Awards.

Marketing the business and looking for opportunities outside of the realm of ‘word of mouth’ has been particularly challenging, however we feel we are building an excellent online presence and are able to authentically promote who we are and also help educate others within the industry.

What were things you implemented that had a big impact on your business moving forward?

Adapting to the evolving landscape due to COVID, changing the way we worked and putting much more focus on the digital/virtual landscape.

We spent the down time we had due to COVID restructuring the business

and upskilling with some of the various opportunities that were available to us.

We looked into what we are doing and what we could be doing better.

What advice would you give to other small businesses in the same situation?

Make use of the opportunities to learn and upskill that are available to you. At this time a lot of these are free and well worth investing your time in. Also seek advice and ask questions!

We’ve worked very hard to start our businesses and keep them alive. It is important now more than ever to keep at it and never give up.

We will get through the other side stronger and more prepared than ever to deal with anything that comes our way.

What are your business goals for the future?

To grow and build upon Titanium Traffic Plans, securing more larger clients and contracts, employing more staff and continuing to cultivate the already excellent reputation we have within the industry.

Final words...

Support local, support each other and take a chance on yourself and what you have to offer.

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The Penrith Panthers were left heartbroken after their stellar 2020 campaign came to a crashing halt in the Grand Final, with Melbourne running out 26-20 winners at ANZ Stadium.

In front of the biggest sporting crowd since the COVID- 19 pandemic began, wet conditions greeted the players for a Grand Final that will be remembered for a champion team’s first half dominance, and a spirited fightback from the best side of the regular season.

Controversy kicks off season decider After a good start, Penrith find themselves down 6- 0 early when The Bunker awards a penalty try to Justin Olam in the third minute of play.

Gerard Sutton initially calls no try after seeing the ball come loose from Olam’s grasp over the line, but replays show a different story.

“Tyrone May has used the foot to kick the ball out of the possession of Justin Olam. In our opinion we believe a try would have been scored,” Bunker official Steve Chiddy declares.

It was the first penalty try in a Grand Final since 2013, and most agree it was the correct decision.

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The Panthers struggle to comprehend the Storm’s first half dominance. Photo: NRL Images. crowd and puts Ivan Cleary’s side on the back foot early.

Penalties edge Storm ahead Ill-discipline starts to creep into Penrith’s game, and it allows the professional Melbourne outfit to capitalise.

Cameron Smith lands back- to- back penalty goals to put the Storm up 10- 0 after 27 minutes.

It’s only a small lead, but against a Melbourne side renowned for managing games once in front, it’s a concerning one.

Incredibly, it still feels as though Penrith are on top and making plenty of metres when given the opportunity to attack.

Wayward pass as dreams start to shatter The Panthers are attacking Melbourne’s line 10 minutes out from full- time when one of the game’s most important moments unfolds.

Nathan Cleary spots an opportunity on the left – and throws a long pass intended for Stephen Crichton.

Suliasi Vunivalu rushes in, aware that he needs to shut down the play otherwise Crichton himself or Josh Mansour will find their way over to score.

Vunivalu’s gamble to leave his wing pays off. He jumps to take the ball, rises to his feet and shrugs off Josh Mansour to run 80 metres and score.

It’s a 12- point turnaround, and in that moment, the Grand Final starts to slip away from Penrith.

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Smith’s fairytale edges closer to reality Melbourne look likely to take a 16-0 lead into the break, but have one last piece of magic left before the siren sounds.

Attacking Penrith’s line, Cameron Smith takes the ball from dummy half only for it to be knocked out by Api Koroisau.

Smith re- gathers and dives over under the posts, with Gerard Sutton immediately calling for video assistance.

He calls no try on field, claiming a loose carry from Smith, but replays in The Bunker prove that Koroisau played at the ball and Smith fairly re-gathered it to score.

It opens up an almost unassailable 22-0 lead, and Penrith’s Premiership dreams seem shattered.

For Smith, the likely end to his Storm career is delivering the perfect finish.

And just like that, the game is gone Penrith desperately need to score first in the second half, but Clive Churchill Medal winner in- waiting, Ryan Papenhuyzen, has other ideas.

Just four minutes into the second half, the Storm produce a magic scrum play from inside their own half.

Cameron Smith takes the ball from lock and gets it quickly to Papenhuyzen, who burns past Nathan Cleary and Tyrone May. Dylan Edwards and Josh Mansour chase in vain, but it’s too late – the speedster is away, and Melbourne open up a 26-0 lead.

Victory now seems impossible for Penrith, whose premiership dreams have been blown away by a Storm side doing the little things right.

The try forces coach Ivan Cleary to make a positional change, bringing Brent Naden onto the right side in defence.

Brian finds a breakthrough Where there’s life, there’s hope. 28 minutes out from full-time, the Panthers finally score their first points when Brian To’o pounces on an Isaah Yeo kick to score out wide.

But the try is almost pulled back by The Bunker, who examine extensive replays of the lead-up to the four-pointer.

“If they award a try here, they don’t know the rules,” Channel Nine’s Andrew Johns declares in commentary.

There appears to be an obstruction in the lead-up to Yeo’s kick, but The Bunker clears it, and overturns Gerard Sutton’s on-field decision of no try.

Magic moments breathe life into Penrith It took until the 68th minute, but the real Penrith Panthers finally stood up.

Down by 20 points, the Panthers suddenly click into gear, delivering a stunning charge to the end of the game.

First, Stephen Crichton charges over, carrying three defenders over the line with him to reduce the margin to 26-12.

Jahrome Hughes is sin- binned minutes later, and from the penalty Jarome Luai

“It’s hard to put it into words. It’s very disappointing obviously. It’s obviously so hard to get here and the opportunities don’t come that often,” he said.

“It was a frustrating game. I still can’t quite explain the game yet and I’ll need a bit of time for that.

“I’m so proud of our boys. They couldn’t have tried any harder.”

Cleary said his side tried too hard and turned over too much possession.

“To be still swinging at the end of the game was an incredible effort,” he said.

“It just wasn’t meant to be.”

Cleary was also full of praise for the Storm as their dominance continued.

“For as long as I’ve been around coaching they have been at the top of the tree and their victory tonight is reward for consistency,” he said.

“You can’t do anything but admire that and it’s something I’d like to aspire to.”

Bellamy rates 2020 as best premiership Storm coach Craig Bellamy said given the extraordinary circumstances of the season, which saw his team re- locate to the Sunshine Coast, the 2020 title was probably at the top of the tree.

“It’s been difficult, it’s been challenging, it’s been different,” he said.

“For what our guys have been through and what their families have been through I would probably put it up the top of the Grand Final wins that we’ve had.

“There’s been some circumstances and situations where I thought some of the guys might have just wanted to pack up and go home.

“But they haven’t. They all stuck there through some difficult times.”

Bellamy said history would show just how amazing the Storm’s 2020 story was.

“We’ve won it and it’s going to be considered very special in years to come,” he said.

Frustrating second half, says Smith “Tough”.

That’s the word Cameron Smith used to describe the final 12 minutes, when Penrith launched an all- out attack to try to steal the 2020 trophy.

“The whole second half was really tough and most of that was our own doing,” he said.

“Penrith played extremely well to keep fighting and stay in the match but a lot of it was our own doing.

“They are a champion team and they kept coming.

“When Jahrome went to the sin bin a lot of us felt nervous... about whether we had the legs left in us to hold them out.

“The good teams find a way to finish those games and we did that. We have a really tough, really resilient group of men.”

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The aftermath The Storm were without question the best team on the night, with Penrith left to ponder what could have been.

Melbourne partied into the night, before boarding an early morning flight back to the Sunshine Coast.

Penrith players returned to Panthers Leagues Club for a private function.

Ryan Papenhuyzen celebrates his second half try. Photo: NRL Images. finds Josh Mansour out wide who crosses for a fantastic Grand Final try. All of a sudden, belief emerges in the Penrith camp.

Thrilling finish emerges With just seconds left on the clock and all hope appearing gone, Nathan Cleary finds his way to the line for a try – carrying defenders with him as he slams the ball down for a four-pointer.

The Panthers quickly tell the referee they don’t want the conversion, stopping the clock with just three seconds remaining and with six points the difference.

Penrith would have just one play from the kick- off to score a converted try and send the Grand Final into Extra Time.

It sounded impossible, but with Brandon Smith also sin- binned in the dying minutes, it meant Penrith would confront just 11 defenders for the final play.

The Panthers frantically threw the ball around, desperate to find metres and a gap in Melbourne’s defence, but the task was too much. The Storm eventually shut down the play, and it was all over – the Grand Final was done, and Penrith’s dream run had been halted.

Storm celebrate, tears for Penrith The full- time siren sends Melbourne into party mode, as the players celebrate an incredible Grand Final win.

For Penrith, it’s tears.

Josh Mansour, Nathan Cleary and Viliame Kikau are all visibly emotional as they slump to the ground, shocked at what had just unfolded.

James Tamou was left with the toughest job of all post- game – delivering the runners-up speech.

“To our fans, stick with these guys.

Stick with them and we appreciate your support throughout the year,” he said.

“To the boys... it’s all a learning curve.

You have such careers ahead of you. I’m 31 and I’m still learning off you guys.

“They’ll be a successful team... boys, hold your heads high. Unfortunately I won’t be there but I’ll be watching.”

Shattered coach remains proud If Tamou’s job on the field was the toughest, Ivan Cleary’s task of fronting the media post-match was a close second.

He struggled to explain the chaotic 80 minutes that had just unfolded on the field.

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Nathan Cleary will again play for the Blues. Photo: NRL Images.

Despite a rough night, Panthers coach Ivan Cleary was still full of praise for the players that received Origin nods.

“I’m really happy for them, all of them thoroughly deserve it,” he said.

“It is a bit of cold comfort but all those individuals can sit back and say ‘I’ve earned my spot in the biggest game around’.

“It’s only going to help our team at Penrith as well, it shows all those young boys have made some incredible strides this year as a team.

“We’ll have to wait for the pre-season [to

reap the benefits as a club] but I’m looking forward to it as well.”

Following more than a decade of Queensland dominance, NSW will be aiming for a three-peat this year when Origin I kicks off in Adelaide next Wednesday, November 4.

With the Maroons naming a rather untested squad of players, the Blues will go into this year’s series as massive favourites.

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Following the aftermath of Penrith’s worst performance of the year, Blues coach Brad Fittler and Maroons coach Wayne Bennett announced the final make up of their respective 27-man Origin squads.

While Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary will return to the Origin arena for the third straight year, four of his teammates could taste Origin footy for the very first time.

Following a career- best year for the Minor Premiers, 25 - year - old future Panthers captain Isaah Yeo is in line to make his Origin debut after he was selected in Fittler’s extended squad for next month’s series.

Joining him is one of the most lethal weapons in the game, Panthers centre Stephen Crichton. The 20- year- old was rewarded with Origin selection following an outstanding rookie season that saw him score 17 tries in 2020, including one on Grand Final Day. Despite his strong ties to both New Zealand and Samoa, Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai was by far the biggest selection surprise of the evening. While it’s unlikely Luai will see any game time unless there’s an injury to either Luke Keary or Cody Walker during the series, it’s a huge reward for the 23- year- old St Marys junior who was one of Penrith’s best all year.

While the Panthers will have a strong contingent representing the Blues, they will also have one player featuring for the Maroons this year in utility Kurt Capewell.

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the past. So many have great memories of attending games over many decades. This is what it’s all about.

Sunday’s Grand Final loss may be even tougher for veteran Panthers winger Josh Mansour. Everything I’m hearing points to ‘Sauce’ leaving the club before the start of next season, with Charlie Staines the favourite to take his wing spot in 2021. 30-year-old Mansour is still contracted to Penrith next season but he may find a longer term deal elsewhere given the writing is on the wall at Penrith.

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It’s often a poisoned chalice but Sportsbet has posted Penrith as Premiership favourites for next season, ahead of the Roosters and Storm. “The Panthers showed a lot of ticker against the Storm and no doubt nerves were a factor in the first half. They’re a young side and will be better for the experience and everything points to them being in next season’s battle for the silverware,’’ said Sportsbet. com.au’s Rich Hummerston.

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Penrith players gathered at a private function at the EVAN Theatre at Panthers in the hours after the Grand Final on Sunday night. It was a largely subdued affair but the players also ensured they celebrated what was a very successful season. The stars of the night were the Penrith WAGS who were, I hear, the last people standing at the after party. The players continued to reflect on the season through the week, with plenty of Vodka Cruisers being consumed.

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Meanwhile a lucky punter collected $60,030 from the TAB after the Grand Final after a $30 same game multi landed.

He backed Melbourne to win, plus picked the 1-12 margin. He also had ‘Melbourne to win either half’ in the multi, along with a long list of try scorers – Suliasi Vunivalu, Cameron Smith, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Brian To’o, Josh Mansour and Nathan Cleary.

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Panther fans shouldn’t worry about rumours doing the rounds suggesting Stephen Crichton is a chance of heading to the Bulldogs in 2022. The exciting centre is staying at Penrith. Put it in concrete, he’s going nowhere. Expect a formal announcement inside the next month.

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A number of Penrith officials as well as wives and girlfriends of the players had to undergo a COVID-19 test last Friday to ensure they could be a little closer than normal to the players after the game.

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Two Penrith centres must surely have a cloud over them in terms of their futures at the club. Dean Whare was once one of the best defensive centres in the game but it seems he’s unlikely to find his way back into Ivan Cleary’s top 17 next year unless there’s a long injury list. Meantime Brent Naden must surely be wondering what being dropped to the bench for the two biggest games of the year means for his 2021 prospects. An offseason of speculation looms.

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Technology caught out ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys last week. The saviour of rugby league was taking part in a function for VIPs and major sponsors last Thursday night, when he publicly backed the Panthers in the Grand Final. V’landys thought he was safe with the all-Sydney crowd, before he was told that Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy, captain Cameron Smith and a number of Storm officials were watching the function via Zoom.

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t was a terrific year for the Penrith Panthers, with the club claiming the Minor Premiership and making the Grand Final. We reflect on the year’s best in our Extra Time Awards for 2020...

Extra Time Player of the Year: Nathan Cleary Halfback Nathan Cleary proved himself as one of the game’s leading playmakers, coming out of his shell in 2020 to deliver a standout season that steered Penrith to the Grand Final. Cleary topped the NRL for line engagements, tallied up a competition- leading 10,391 kick metres and grabbed four 40/20s along with four field goals. The 22- year- old scored eight tries and kicked 86 goals, delivered 17 try assists and 11 line break assists in what was without question his best NRL season to date. While Cleary was quiet in the Grand Final, there’s no question that it was his efforts throughout the season that ensured Penrith made it to the biggest stage last weekend.

2019 winner: James Fisher-Harris Extra Time Rookie of the Year: Stephen Crichton While officially debuting in 2019, 2020 was Crichton’s recognised rookie season – and what a year it was. He made 22

Extra Time Moment of the Year: Panthers qualify for Grand Final The relief of the full- time siren sounding at ANZ Stadium in week three of the Finals was something every Penrith fan will remember for many years to come.

The 20-16 win over Souths wasn’t pretty, but it ensured the Panthers qualified for their first Grand Final in 17 years – a terrific moment to savour.

2019 winner: Sharks hoodoo broken

Nathan Cleary celebrates a winning moment in 2020. Photo: NRL Images. appearances for the club, scoring 17 tries and delivering seven try assists and 18 line breaks. He also produced 55 tackle breaks.

The 20-year-old proved himself as a lethal weapon on Penrith’s left edge.

2019 winner: Brian To’o

Extra Time Win of the Year: v Roosters, Qualifying Final While Penrith conceded 28 points, this is the victory that will be remembered most fondly in 2020. It was the club’s first Finals match at Panthers Stadium in a decade,

Extra Time Headline Event of the Year: Club record winning streak The Panthers not only set a new club winning streak in 2020, but they obliterated the previous record of eight straight wins. This young team doubled the previous record and then some, finishing with 17 consecutive victories. It is a feat unlikely to be repeated any time soon, and came in the most difficult of circumstances with the team relocated for part of the season due to the pandemic.

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fter what can only be described as a phenomenal season for the Penrith Panthers, their (and our) incredible journey ended last Sunday when the Melbourne Storm defeated them 26-20 in the 2020 NRL Grand Final.

After 17 straight wins, it was their first loss since June and it hurt the most.

However even in the depths of despair the preparation for season 2021 began as soon as the full-time siren sounded.

Here are five reasons why I think the Panthers will win the competition next year.

1. The pain and anguish the players felt in those first few minutes after the game finished will drive them. It will fuel their fire over the off-season to go one step further in 2021 and this time not only make the big dance but do the Cha-Cha! 2. The Panthers’ spine will not change next year. The ever- improving Dylan Edwards will be fullback, Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary will be the halves and Api Koroisau the hooker. These combinations worked so well in 2020 and will work even better in 2021.

3. There will be a new attacking coach for next season, which will also help shake things up and ensure the Panthers don’t become predictable or stale. What worked so well this year won’t work at all next season unless

the same starting 17. This stability will not only help build and strengthen combinations further but any player promoted into the first grade side, will come from within the Penrith production line – another big advantage.

5. One year older, one year wiser. 2020 rookies such as Charlie Staines, Matt Burton and Daine Laurie all had a taste of first grade and showed they were more than ready for it. Staines is a speed machine, Laurie can play a variety of positions and well, we all know what Matt Burton can do. His move into the forwards next year could be the making of him.

Penrith are primed to go one step further next year according to Peter Lang. changes are made. Opposition sides will face different attacking patterns next year and I can’t wait to see it.

4. As well as having the same spine, apart from departing skipper James Tamou, the Panthers will field much

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That’s what they all say. Well if this team can follow the fortunes of a Panthers team which went through a similar heartache in 1990, then all Penrith supporters will have a smile on their face in 12 months’ time.

Make no mistake Panthers fans, this team will not falter in 2021.

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They will use the pain of defeat for a purpose. They will come back, bigger, better and stronger than ever.

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Melbourne made the most of limited opportunities and mostly against the run of play and the Panthers couldn’t turn dominance into points.

That can change with experience.

There’s been all this attention on Nathan Cleary apparently having his worst game of the season, and while he admitted he’d

let his teammates down, I think the criticism is far too harsh.

What Penrith have in Cleary is the best halfback in the game under the age of 25, in fact he’s probably the best halfback in the game overall.

With Dad as coach, he is effectively under lock and key for the long-term.

Why were Brisbane a success for so long? Because Darren Lockyer was their leader (and remember his debut for Australia? Diabolical). Why are Melbourne so successful in the face of losing Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater? Because they’ve still had their leader in Cameron Smith.

Having a superstar playmaker leading a club for the long-term is the key to success and that is what Penrith has in Cleary and a key reason they will have success for years to come.

The Panthers are blessed with an extraordinary talent factory, they’ve had it for years but Gus Gould developed the program to harness it and now Ivan Cleary can benefit from it.

The Panthers organisation itself should be so strong as a business, provided it survives the COVID recession intact, that it will have the resources to support the production line.

Losing a Grand Final is tough, but is there any Sydney club that has as much potential as Penrith?

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’ll declare it now, Penrith will win the 2021 NRL Premiership!

2006 heralded the start of the Melbourne Storm’s extraordinary era of dominance. They lost the Grand Final that year to the Brisbane Broncos, but as Matthew Johns has pointed out, it marked the Broncos handing their baton over to the Storm. The same can be said for what happened last Sunday night as painful as it was for Panthers fans.

The are two reasons the Panthers can dominate like the Storm have: Nathan Cleary and their production line of talent.

The 17-match winning streak is enough to suggest Penrith will again compete for the top four next year. The last club to come close to that streak was Cronulla in 2016 and while they have made the top eight in each season since, they’ve failed to make another Grand Final.

The difference between the Sharks and the Panthers going forward is player turnover. The Sharks had an aging roster and four seasons later had only three players left in their side. The Panthers will lose James Tamou and that’s pretty much it, so they will be strong again in 2021.

Then there is the evidence of the game itself. In the opening 20 minutes Penrith had more than 60 per cent possession.

They didn’t get the rub of the green in crucial decisions and the Storm showed the difference in experience.

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A huge success.”

That is how Steve Loe described this year’s Penrith City Local Business Awards following two spectacular awards ceremonies held earlier this month.

“It was a magnificent, highly emotional night for all concerned,” the Awards founder and Precedent Productions Managing Director said.

“Not only was the event a huge success, but the entire program was our best ever.”

Mr Loe said the presentation ceremony, held at Panthers Penrith, was emotional and heartwarming as winners took to the stage to receive their trophies.

“Some speeches were hilarious while others were tear-filled,” he said.

“The one thing they all had in common was the genuine gratitude all recipients felt towards their staff, family, friends, customers and supporters.”

The Western Weekender was on hand to capture all the excitement as the finalists in each category were announced and the official media partner for the Penrith City Local Business Awards publishes a winners’ feature today that recognises all category winners from the presentation evening.

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“I would like to thank them for their support of the awards, which proves their commitment to their community and the businesses that thrive there.”

Mr Loe also thanked Panthers Penrith for providing such an outstanding venue for the event.

“I’d like to particularly thank the amazing staff for providing such wonderful service and excellent food, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed,” he said.

“My special thanks also to the management team for their support and hard work in ensuring the presentation night was a success.”

Businesses can register for the 2021 Local Business Awards at www.thebusinessawards.com.au For more information about the Local Business Awards program, call Precedent Productions on 8363 3333.

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Antiques, Art, Crafts and Gifts

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Automotive Services

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New & Used Motor Vehicles Sinclair Automotive – Kingswood

Bakery/Cake Shop

Poles Patisserie - Nepean Village

New Business

Restaurant Nook

Beauty Services

Lilly Cosmetic Clinic

Performing Arts

Nepean District Music Academy

Butcher/Delicatessen

Chop Butchery - Nepean Village

Pet Care

Greencross Vets Coreen Avenue

Café

The Shed – Glenmore Park Town Centre

Pharmacy

Specialist Clinic Pharmacy

Early Childhood Centre

All 4 Kids Kindergarten

Professional Services

Clear Path Accounting

Education Service

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Raine & Horne Commercial – Penrith

Fast Food/Takeaway

El Jannah – Penrith

Restaurant

Emu Hall

Fitness Services

Om Yoga

Service & Trade

B&G Enterprises

Florist

Nepean Flower Shop – Nepean Village

Sole Trader

Need A Fencer

Fruit & Vegetable Shop

Freshworld Fruit Market – Nepean Village

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Amity IT

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The Bar Hair, Body, Beauty

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Australia Post – Southlands Shopping Centre

Health Improvement Services

Gentle Procedures Sydney

Tourism & Experiences

Ingenia Holidays Nepean River

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Houseproud Cleaning Penrith

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Blake Tickner, Greencross Vets Coreen Avenue

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EDUCATION SERVICE

Leveraging off an upbringing of family gatherings and food ; The Shed Café Glenmore Park has grown to engage with the local community of Glenmore Park.

Positioned outsid e the local Coles store, you can get a kerbsid e contact-free coffee – ask them how next time you visit.

Winning this award would not have been possible without the support of our customers and the team who work tirelessly to support the crazy antics of the owner. Many resid ents are aware of her d ancing and entertaining and who can forget that infectious laugh across the whole centre.

Come and enjoy a smooth coffee created by our trained baristas. Try a little something from the menu. We are sure the kids will enjoy the mini cupcakes.

Halloween Cupcake creation packs are available this weekend with a gold coin donation which will support the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse for Cancer patients. Ask for more details.

A: Kiosk 7, Level 1, Glenmor e Park Town Centre P: 9168 8001 W: www.theshedcafe.com.au/glenmorepark

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We are honoured and humbled to receive the award for Outstanding Education Service for the second year in a row.

What a fantastic way to celebrate a difficult year in which we are so grateful to still have the opportunity to support the learning of children and parents in the Penrith Area through tutoring, workshops, advice and written articles. Thank you to our team, families, friends and the community – we could not have achieved this without you!

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El Jannah, PENRITH

On behalf of El Jannah Penrith, we would like to thank all of our valued customers, family and friends for their on-going support; you are all a big part of what makes El Jannah so special!

It is really humbling to receive this award, particularly in the year 2020. A year that has brought so many challenges and hardship to many local businesses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this award is a true testament to our wonderful, dedicated staff and our valued customers. We are extremely grateful for this award and we will continue to work from our heart and serve our community with great food and service, for many more years to come.

A special thank you to Andre and Carol Estephan, founders of El Jannah; a dream that started in 1998 continues to grow and we are so grateful to be a part of this journey.

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The Bar Hair and Beauty Penrith is a boutique hair salon that offers the full salon service including hair, make-up, waxing and tanning. The Bar is a warm, accommodating space that offers guests creche options for their child ren as well as talented hair stylists who go the extra mile to prod uce results that meet our clients every want and need. We are a proud L’Oreal Professionnel stockist only using the very best prod ucts to get the very best results. Our stylists will always go above and beyond to ensure our guests are comfortable, feel secure and are thoroughly happy with their end result.

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Gentle Procedures Sydney would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all men and their partners who have voted and mad e Gentle Proced ures the Winners of Penrith Local Business Award . Gentle Proced ures provid e a world -class Vasectomy service in Penrith and other areas of Syd ney, unmatched by any other Vasectomy providers. Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of male surgical care, while treating all patients with compassion, d ignity, and respect. We are the lead ing provid er of ‘No Scalpel, Open Ended’ single-puncture Vasectomy in Sydney.

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Nepean District Music A Lifetime of Passion

A huge thank you to all our clients and staff for helping us to become the best music school in Western Sydney.

Winning this award makes a huge difference to us as we have striven for years to be the absolute best we can be and this lets us know we are on the right path and we will continue to be the best that we can be.

Our staff and ourselves are committed to providing the most tailored and personal lessons in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals and Piano and keeping it as affordable as possible so that no one misses the opportunity to play a musical instrument.

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The team at Viola Jewellers are so honoured and grateful to be the winners of the 2020 local business awards for the Jewellery Store category. We would like to thank all of our beautiful customers for showing us their support and appreciation and for voting for us. Without you we wouldn’t have had such an amazing opportunity. We are truly blessed to be part of such an incredible community.

The school has been running since 1991 and in its current location at 4/1 Castlereagh Street Penrith, since 2005 when we took over the business, we have gone from strength to strength.

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PET CARE

The team at Greencross Vets Coreen Avenue are passionate about pets. And this passion extends to every pet, and their parent, that enters our door. We have a strong heritage of giving back to our local community, and we are proud to continue to do so, through the good times and the hard. Our cohesive, dedicated team share a commitment to our clients, our community, fellow team members and, of course, our fur friends. Thank you to the Penrith community for your continued support.

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We are honoured to have won the 2020 Outstanding Professional Services Award at the Local Business Awards last week. We were up against some amazing businesses and we congratulate them for making it to the ďŹ nals.

Thank you to our wonderful clients for your loyalty and for your trust in us to assist you to create great businesses and better lifestyles.

To our amazingly talented, dedicated, hard-working and courageous team, thank you for never backing down from any challenge and thank you for your belief in our vision, you truly deserve this award.

Thank you to our wonderfully supportive families. We could not have gotten through the tough days, long hours and challenging tasks without your love and support. Everything we do is for you.

We promise to continue to share our knowledge, help break boundaries for a better future, and deliver real value through service excellence.

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We are passionate about delivering excellent service and maintaining strong relationships with our landlords, tenants, clients and our local community.

Our team has over 600 years’ experience in commercial real estate in the greater Penrith region. It was a great honour to be awarded Most Outstanding Real Estate Agency.

This is also a recognition of the outstanding contribution that our amazing team of 34 staff make on a daily basis.

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A: 1/344 High St, Penrith P: 4722 8500 | W: www.rhcommercial.com.au/penrith

B&G Enterprises are thrilled to receive this award in 2020, we thank the local community and clients for all their continual support throughout the year.

Our business promotes itself through its approach, operations and effective systems that are regularly reflected on and changed to ensure we are industry leaders, providing our clients and community with outstanding trade services. As a team we share a vision that promotes the Construction industry as whole, so it is viewed as an essential and professional industry.

With over 50 years’ experience operating within the greater western Sydney region, we are a business known for making a difference through our trade services, we provide a 24 hours a day 7 days a week service. We utilise our in house trades that range from all kinds of maintenance that involves electrical, plumbing, tiling and carpentry through to full extensive bathroom renovations.

We would also like to thank fellow nominees to their contribution to the local community and congratulate them on being finalists in the 2020 Local Business Awards. Finally we would like to thank Precedent productions and all the sponsors that made the event possible in 2020.

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We would like to thank the local community for your continual support. To be awarded Business Of The Year is a great honour and a privilege.

We would like to thank all of our brilliant and truly outstanding team for their true dedication and commitment. It is always a pleasure coming to work every day with such lovely and engaging people.

To our fellow nominees, well done in what you all do for our local community especially with how tough this year has been.

To our clients thank you, B&G Enterprises would not be what it is today without your ongoing support.

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A: 14 Altair Plac e, Jamisontown P: 47 318 200 | W: www.bgenterprises.com.au

YOUTH AWARD

Blake is an exceptional and enthusiastic role model for youth and a well-respected member of the team at Greencross Vets Coreen Ave.

He has a positive influence on everything - from the way the pet parents see him, how the community perceives him and with his relationships with the not-for-profit community organisations.

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Country queen steps it up ince the release of her 2017 debut album, Australian singer songwriter Caitlyn Shadbolt has been working to polish her pop-country sound.

Her new album, ‘Stages’, is set to be released on November 6 and is available to pre-order now.

From being a finalist on ‘The X Factor Australia’, Caitlyn’s first album ‘Songs on my Sleeve’ hit number one on the ARIA Country Album Chart.

A former CMC Award winner for Best New Artist, Caitlyn said her new album highlights her evolving musical career.

“It feels like I have been working for a lifetime, but I am only in my twenties, so I am still learning and working out who I am as a person and an artist,” Caitlyn told the Weekender. “‘Stages’ is quite literally about the stages of my life and the different sides of me – the bubbly, happy, sappy side but also the more serious, deep thinker part of me.”

Recording the album socially distanced during the COVID- 19 lockdown, Caitlyn said it was a welcome distraction.

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guitar, then sent them to my producer Stuart Stuart in Brisbane and we collaborated over the phone,” she said.

“Lockdown was actually a nice opportunity to take a break from the hustle of the industry, but it was great to have a creative project to sink my teeth into and not be stuck with my thoughts for the whole time.”

Influenced by her musical inspirations, Caitlyn said the album, which includes her new single ‘Edge of the Earth’, has a diverse sound.

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“I wrote the single with Sarah Buckley about being adventurous and quite literally pushing boundaries until the edge of the Earth and it has such a fresh, uplifting sound.”

Caitlyn said she is excited to share the album with everyone and hopes they can hear how she has grown in recent years.

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“I want to share the sides of myself which have evolved but to also connect with listeners through the similar emotions we all experience in life.”

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Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 6pm 1300 222 222 Gamblers Anonymous Mondays at 7.30pm 0433 018 484 Dementia Carers Support Group • Fortnightly meetings 4751 3033 Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month Headspace • 8880 8160 Get into the spooky Halloween spirit at Penrith Paceway this weekend Celebrate Halloween with a trip to some spooky Twilight Markets. With stalls, rides, food trucks and characters in costume lurking around, it will be a night full of fun. Entry is free but for kids to join the Halloween Hunt – Trick or Treat Trail you will have to book a session by buying a ticket.

There will be prizes for the best dressed competition, so enter if you dare! It will be held at Penrith Paceway on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 from 5pm to 10pm. Tickets are $5. To book, visit www.trybooking.com/BMFPP.

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Escaping The Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story” (M v,s) (’19) Stars: Christina Ricci 2:00 Manhunt (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “Game Night” (M) (’18) Stars: Jason Bateman 10:40 SAS Australia - Uncensored (M v,l) [s] 11:40 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s]

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6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l) [s] 9:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 10:30 Drunk History Australia (M s) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Point 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Hidden Restaurants With Michel Roux Jnr 4:25 Great Irish Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets Unearthed (PG) 8:25 The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes (PG) 9:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Celebrity Mastermind (PG)

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3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 9:30 Movie: “Gangster Squad” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Ryan Gosling

3:00 Becker (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:30 Supernatural (M) 11:30 The Middle (M)

2:30 The Block (PG) 4:00 House Hunters International 5:00 Fixer Upper (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters Renovation 8:30 100 Day Dream Home 9:30 Log Cabin Living

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5:00 ABC Newshour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 Special: USA Votes 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:05 Planet America’s Fireside Chat 9:00 The Drum 10:00 The World 10:30 The Mix

5:35 PJ Masks 5:55 Go Jetters 6:25 School Of Roars 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Gruen XL (PG) 9:15 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) 9:45 The IT Crowd (PG) 10:10 The Catherine Tate Show (M) 10:45 Parks And Recreation (PG)

4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5:30 Paul Hollywood’s Bread 6:00 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 6:30 Made In Italy With Silvia Colloca 7:00 Bake With Anna Olson 7:30 Watts On The Grill 8:30 Food Safari Fire 9:30 Nigella Kitchen

5:15 Motherboard (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 Wellington Paranormal (M s)

4:30 Adventure Time (PG) 5:00 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5:30 Clarence (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Monster House” (PG) (’06) Stars: Mitchel Musso 7:30 Movie: “Goosebumps” (PG) (’15) Stars: Jack Black 9:30 Movie: “Hellboy” (M v) (’19)

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The English Patient” (M v,l) (’96) Stars: Ralph Fiennes 11:55 Antiques Roadshow 12:25 My Favourite Martian: Martin Goldfinger 12:55 Explore

10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Pine Gap (M l,s) [s] 1:25 Grantchester (M v) [s] 2:15 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 3:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 3:30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Australian Story [s] 5:30 Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Victoria (PG) [s] 8:20 Shetland (M l,v) [s] 9:20 Endeavour (M v) [s] 10:50 Poldark (PG) [s] 11:55 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” (PG) (’16) Stars: Eva Green 10:00 Program To Be Advised 11:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (M)

6:00 Global Roaming [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra [s] 12:00 Rivals [s] 12:30 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 1:00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 4:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Mamma Mia!” (PG) (’08) Stars: Meryl Streep 9:40 Movie: “Pitch Perfect 2” (PG) (’15) Stars: Anna Kendrick

6:00 Reel Action [s] 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 7:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 8:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 11:00 Melbourne Cup Carnival [s] 6:00 10 News First [s] 7:00 Rugby Union: Wallabies v New Zealand *Live* From ANZ Stadium [s] 10:00 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M l) [s] 12:00 Law & Order: SVU: End Game (M v) [s] 1:00 Blue Bloods: Stirring The Pot (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

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3:00 Shute Shield: Teams TBA 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:30 Building The Dream 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (M)

12:00 Cricket: WBBL: Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers/ Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes/ Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars *Live* From Spotless Stadium 10:00 Movie: “It” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Jaeden Martell

4:45 Movie: “Mighty Joe Young” (PG) (’98) Stars: Charlize Theron 7:00 Movie: “The Jewel Of The Nile” (PG) (’85) Stars: Kathleen Turner 9:15 Movie: “Michael” (M l) (’96) Stars: John Travolta 11:25 Say Yes To The Dress (PG)

5:00 The Point 6:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:00 Red Earth Uncovered (PG) 7:35 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:25 Four Faces Of The Moon (PG) 8:35 Inside Human Zoos (PG) 9:35 Movie: “Dark Age” (MA15+) (’87)

3:00 Mission Impossible (PG) 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Seal Team (M v) 11:20 NCIS (M v) 12:15 Law & Order: SVU (M v)

3:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 4:30 The Middle (PG) 6:00 Columbo (M v) 7:30 Kojak (M v,d) 8:30 Spyforce (M v) 9:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (M) 12:00 The Flash (M v)

2:30 100 Day Dream Home 3:30 The Treehouse Guys (PG) 4:30 Log Cabin Living 5:00 The Garden Gurus 5:30 House Hunters Renovation 6:30 Texas Flip N Move 7:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 8:30 House Hunters International

5:30 Miraculous World 6:30 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 7:00 Horrible Histories: Scary Special 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:55 Danger Mouse 8:30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 9:15 Camp Lakebottom

4:00 ABC News 4:25 7.30 Special: USA Votes 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The Mix 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 Queensland Votes: Election Night *Live* 9:30 Queensland Votes: Election Results *Live* 11:30 ABC Nightly News

6:10 Love Monster 6:25 School Of Roars 7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Rose Matafeo: Horndog (MA15+) 9:30 QI (M l) 10:30 Mock The Week 11:00 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG)

4:00 The Cook And The Chef 5:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds 6:30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 7:30 Cheese Slices 8:30 Cooking Up A Fortune 9:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain 10:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies And Puds

5:10 Monty Python’s Flying Circus (PG) 6:20 Only Connect (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats (M d,l,s) 8:15 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:00 Cycling: La Vuelta *Live* 3:35 Bangla News 4:00 Punjabi News 4:30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News

4:00 BattleBots (PG) 5:00 Movie: “Casper” (PG) (’95) Stars: Christina Ricci 7:00 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania” (PG) (’12) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:50 Movie: “Addams Family Values” (PG) (’93) Stars: Anjelica Huston

5:30 Movie: “Foreign Intrigue” (PG) (’56) Stars: Robert Mitchum 7:30 Movie: “Johnny English” (PG) (’03) Stars: Rowan Atkinson 9:15 Movie: “Mission Impossible” (M v) (’96) Stars: Tom Cruise 11:30 Silent Witness (M v) 12:50 Explore

10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass [s] 11:25 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Victoria (PG) [s] 3:30 Don’t Stop The Music [s] 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:00 The Sound [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Restoration Australia [s] 8:40 Roadkill (M l,d,v) [s] 9:40 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 10:25 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] 11:10 Silent Witness (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Border Security - International (PG) [s] 1:30 Cricket: Women’s Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers *Live* [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Beat The Chasers [s] 8:30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous S2 (M d,v) [s] 9:50 Killer Tapes (M v) [s]

6:00 Global Roaming [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Ultimate Rush [s] 12:00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders [s] 1:00 Movie: “Pontiac Moon” (PG) (’94) Stars: Ted Danson 3:00 The Block (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 RBT (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 The Block (PG) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:30 See No Evil (M) [s] 11:30 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil (M) [s]

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 8:00 Pooches At Play [s] 8:30 The Living Room [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 The Bachelorette Australia (PG) [s] 2:20 Farm To Fork [s] 2:40 Junior Masterchef [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Junior Masterchef [s] 8:30 FBI (M) [s] 11:00 NCIS (M d) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 E-Cigarettes: Welcome Back, Big Tobacco (PG) 3:50 The Honesty Experiment (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:30 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Rise Of Empires: Mayans (PG) 8:30 Biden V Trump: The Choice (M) 10:30 Page One: A Year Inside The NY Times (M) 12:10 Origins: The Journey Of Humankind (M v) 3:50 The Doctor Who Took Kids Off Drugs (PG)

3:30 Escape To The Country 5:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 7:30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America (PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 9:30 Mighty Trains (PG) 10:30 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 11:30 Best Gardens Australia

4:00 World’s Craziest Fools (PG) 4:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Last Car Garage (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Lethal Weapon 3” (M) (’92) Stars: Mel Gibson 11:00 Housos (MA15+)

4:00 Restaurant: Impossible (PG) 6:00 The Simpsons (PG) 6:30 Movie: “Garfield: A Tail Of Two Kitties” (G) (’06) Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt 8:15 Movie: “Message In A Bottle” (PG) (’98) Stars: Kevin Costner 11:00 Geordie Shore (MA15+)

4:30 Rugby Union: SA Premier Grade 2020 5:45 African News 6:00 Te Ao With Moana 6:30 APTN National News 7:00 Behind The Brush 7:35 The Colour Of Justice (M) 8:35 Hate Rising (PG) 9:30 Burn Motherf*cker, Burn (M) 11:10 The Point

3:00 Hotels By Design 3:30 Healthy Homes Australia 4:00 Fishing Edge 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:20 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

3:30 The Middle (PG) 5:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Gogglebox (M) 10:00 Man With A Plan (PG) 11:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Friends (PG) 1:30 The Flash (M v) 3:30 Charmed (PG)

2:30 Texas Flip N Move 3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 Good Bones 5:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 You Live In What? 8:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home

6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies 7:15 Operation Ouch!

7:40 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero (PG) 9:40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir

5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 7.30 Special: USA Votes 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC News Weekend 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC News

5:35 PJ Masks 6:10 Love Monster 6:35 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Live At The Apollo (M l) 10:00 Gruen XL (M)

4:00 The Cook And The Chef 5:30 Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure 6:35 Jimmy Shu’s Taste Of The Territory 7:05 Bonacini’s Italy 7:30 Rick Stein’s Spain 8:35 Rick Stein’s Taste Of Shanghai 9:40 Gino’s Italian Escape 10:30 Hairy Bikers

5:40 Takeshi’s Castle (PG) 6:00 The A350: Star Of The Skies 7:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:20 Fake News: A True History (M) 9:35 How French Women Like It (M) (In English/ French)

5:30 Movie: “The Phantom” (PG) (’96) Stars: Billy Zane 7:30 Movie: “GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra” (M v,l) (’09) Stars: Channing Tatum 9:50 Movie: “The Expendables” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 11:50 Heroes (MA15+)

5:15 Movie: “Donovan’s Reef” (PG) (’63) Stars: Elizabeth Allen 7:30 Death In Paradise (M) 8:40 Chicago PD (M) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M) 10:40 Chicago Med (M) 11:40 License To Kill (M) 12:35 Adventures In Rainbow Country

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

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12:00 Movie: “Terror In The Woods” (M) (’18) Stars: Michael Berthold 2:00 Manhunt (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 SAS Australia (M l) [s] 8:30 The Rookie (M v) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s]

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 1:30 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:40 Movie: “Casino Royale” (M v) (’06) Stars: Eva Green 11:35 NINE News Late [s] 12:05 Lethal Weapon (M) [s]

2:00 WWII’s Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails (PG) 2:55 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire 4:00 The Supervet (PG) 4:55 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great House Revival 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (PG) 10:20 SBS World News Late

6:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 4:30 Star Trek: The 6:30 Cooking Hawaiian 5:30 The Simpsons International 7:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Next Generation (PG) Style 7:00 Our Stories (PG) 6:30 Futurama House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 7:25 Woman Who (PG) 7:00 The Simp8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 9:30 (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 sons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family Returns 7:40 Through The 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Formula Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Two And A Flipping 101 With Tarek El Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Karla (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Moussa 10:30 Flipping Exes Half Men (PG) 2020 Grand Prix Grant Presents (PG) Nightmares (M l)

3:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Criminal Confessions (M v,l)

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Housos (MA15+) 9:05 Regular Old Bogan (MA15+)

6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero (PG)

7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 6:00 ABC Evening Spicks And Specks News 7:00 ABC (PG) 8:30 Whose Line National News 8:00 Is It Anyway? (M) 8:50 Luke ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 Warm Sex: Fear Of Being Nude (M s) The World 11:00 ABC News

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Blue Water Empire (M v) [s] 2:00 Unforgotten (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:10 Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 8:30 Brock: Over The Top (M l) [s] 9:30 Searching For Superhuman [s]

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Junior Masterchef [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Junior Masterchef [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M)

12:00 Movie: “Mommy Group Murder” (M) (’18) Stars: Helena Mattsson 2:00 Manhunt (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 SAS Australia (M l) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Logan” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Hugh Jackman 11:30 Blindspot (M v) [s]

6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 7:00 Bake With Anna Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Olson 7:30 Living On NITV News Update The Veg 8:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 9:30 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 TaskNigella Kitchen 10:00 Poh’s master (M) Kitchen

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:40 The Trump Show (PG) [s] 9:50 Who Is Donald Trump?

(M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s]

6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Kalgoorlie Cops (PG) 8:40 Movie: “I Am Legend” (M v,h) (’07) Stars: Will Smith

10:00 Melbourne Cup Carnival [s] 5:30 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Junior Masterchef [s] 8:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 10:00 NCIS (M v) [s] 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:00 The Project (PG) [s] 2:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 3:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Grantchester (M v) 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:40 See No Evil (M) 11:40 ER (M v) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

the western weekender » Friday, October 30, 2020

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Gruen (PG) [s] 1:35 Squinters (M) [s] 2:00 Unforgotten (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:10 Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch [s] 9:35 Q&A (PG) [s] 10:40 ABC Late News [s]

2:00 WWII’s Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails (PG) 3:00 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle (PG) 3:55 Escalation Sensation (PG) 4:25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:35 Insight (M) 9:35 Dateline

6:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 6:30 Cooking Hawaiian 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 American Pickers 5:00 RSPCA Animal International 7:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 6:30 Bondi Style 7:00 Our Stories (PG) 6:30 Futurama (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Rescue (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The Rescue (PG) 7:30 7:20 Young, Strong (PG) 7:00 The Simp(PG) 7:30 Highway Escape To The Country 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Movie: “Phar sons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family And Proud 7:30 Wellington 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Mom (M) Escape To The Chateau (PG) Salvage Squad (PG) 10:30 Big (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Pay It For- Paranormal (M) 8:00 Black As Lap” (M) (’83) Stars: Tom The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector 9:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) Burlinson 10:55 CSI: Miami (M) 12:00 Frasier (PG) (PG) 8:30 Trickster (M d,l,v) ward” (M) (’00) Easy Motors (M) Morse (M v) 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero (PG)

7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 6:00 ABC Evening Spicks And Specks News 7:00 ABC (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:10 National News 8:00 Ghosts (PG) 9:40 I’m Alan ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 Partridge: Alan Attraction (PG) 10:10 Frontline (PG) The World 11:00 ABC News

10:00 USA Votes: Election Day *Live* [s] 1:00 USA Votes: Election Results *Live* [s] 4:00 USA Votes: Election Day Special Coverage *Live* [s] 6:00 USA Votes: America’s Decision *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC News Hour: USA Votes [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Gruen (M) [s] 9:05 Reputation Rehab (PG) [s] 9:40 Planet America [s]

12:00 Movie: “Who Killed JonBenét?” (M) (’16) Stars: Eion Bailey 2:00 Manhunt (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 My Houseful Of Animals (PG) [s] 8:30 Honour (M v,l) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Surveillance Oz (PG)

6:30 Antiques Road6:00 Malcolm In The 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 Bake With Anna show 7:30 New Tricks: Middle (PG) 7:00 The 7:30 NITV News Olson 7:30 Italian Food Casualty (M) 8:40 Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: Update 7:35 8 Out Of Safari 8:00 Mary Berry Classic Comforts 8:30 How To 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) “Along Came Polly” (M s) (’04) Halifax FP (M) 10:40 UnStars: Ben Stiller 9:20 Movie: covered (M v) 12:35 Antiques 8:35 Dave Gorman: Modern Cook Like Heston 9:00 Luke Life Is Goodish (M) 9:30 TBA “The Heartbreak Kid” (M) (’07) Roadshow Nguyen’s France

11:00 NINE News Special - US Election 2020 *Live* [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 NRL: State Of Origin: Preview [s] 8:00 NRL: State Of Origin: Queensland v New South Wales *Live* From Adelaide Oval [s] 10:10 NRL: State Of Origin: Post Match [s] 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 12:10 New Amsterdam (M) [s]

11:00 10 News First: America Decides *Live* [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Masked Singer USA (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull (M v) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

11:00 SBS News Special: US Election *Live* 4:00 Dateline 4:30 Great Irish Railway Journeys 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads (PG) 8:30 The Royals And The Tabloids (M) 9:30 The Good Fight (MA15+)

6:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 6:30 Cooking Hawaiian 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 American Pickers 5:00 RSPCA Animal International 7:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 6:30 Bondi Style 7:00 Our Stories (PG) 6:30 Futurama (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Rescue 5:30 Escape House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The Rescue (PG) 7:30 7:20 Young, Strong (PG) 7:00 The Simp(PG) 7:30 The SimpTo The Country 6:30 7:30 Barnwood Builders 8:30 Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner sons (PG) 8:30 Family Guy (M) sons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family And Proud 7:30 The Wrestlers NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Off The Grid On The Beach Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Angeles (M v) 9:25 Movie: (M) 8:30 The Talk - Race In 9:30 American Dad (M) 10:30 (PG) 8:30 Cold Case (M d,v) (M v) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Girls (M s) 12:00 Frasier (PG) 9:30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt “Swing Vote” (M l) (’08) America (M) 10:30 Without A Trace (M d) Family Guy (M v) Jonathan Creek (M v) 6:00 USA Votes: 6:30 Shaun The Sheep America’s Decision 7:00 Deadly Pole To 7:00 ABC News Hour Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are 8:00 USA Votes 9:00 Planet America: USA Votes Special Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 11:00 The World Prisoner Zero

12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 Reputation Rehab [s] 2:00 Unforgotten (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:10 Classic Countdown (PG) [s] 5:05 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 8:30 Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure

7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Friday Night Dinner (PG) 8:55 Archer (M) 9:20 Rosehaven (PG) 9:45 Frontline (PG)

12:00 Movie: “The Tenth Circle” (M v,s) (’08) Stars: Britt Robertson 2:00 Code Blue Murder (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Britain’s Got Talent (PG) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 The Amazing Race (PG) [s]

7:00 Bake With Anna Olson 7:30 Rachel Khoo: My Swedish Kitchen 8:00 French Food Safari 8:30 A Gondola On The Murray 9:00 Sourced (PG)

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The 7:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:30 Antiques RoadMiddle (PG) 7:00 The 7:25 NITV News show 7:30 As Time Nanny (PG) 7:30 ParaUpdate 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) normal Caught On Camera (M) Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) 11:00 Uncovered 8:30 Movie: “End Of Days” 8:25 Movie: “The Fifth (M) 1:00 Home Shopping (MA15+) (’99) Element” (PG) (’97)

12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] 8:40 Paramedics (M) [s] 9:40 Chicago Med (MA15+) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s]

12:00 Melbourne Cup Carnival [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (PG) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 10:30 This Is Us (PG) [s] 12:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:30 The Project (PG) [s] 2:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 3:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

2:00 WWII’s Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails (PG) 3:55 Five Billion Pound Super Sewer 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Great Fire Of London (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M l) 9:25 Fargo (MA15+) (In English/ Italian)

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M) 11:30 Brit Cops

6:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 7:00 Our Stories 7:20 5:30 The Simpsons 6:00 American Pickers International 7:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 6:30 Bondi Young, Strong And (PG) 6:30 Futurama (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The Rescue (PG) 7:30 Proud 7:30 Black As (PG) 7:00 The Simp(PG) 7:30 Movie: 7:30 House Hunters Inter“Harry Potter And The Order Of sons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 7:40 American Soul (M d) NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 national 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) Seinfeld (PG) 10:30 Carol’s (M v) 10:30 Seal Team (M v) 8:30 The Point 9:30 Movie: The Phoenix” (PG) (’07) Stars: (PG) 8:30 The Mentalist (M) 9:30 Unsellable Houses Second Act (PG) 12:30 Home Shopping “Black Cop” (PG) (’17) 10:30 Without A Trace (M d) Daniel Radcliffe

6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 9:15 Prisoner Zero 9:40 Miraculous

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Ê Channel Seven was the latest network to hold their Upfronts last week, with plenty of shows coming and going next year. ‘My Kitchen Rules’, ‘House Rules’ and the debacle that was ‘Plate of Origin’ are all gone for 2021. Also not coming back after four seasons is the loveable ‘First Dates’, Rebel Wilson’s ‘Pooch Perfect’ and Aussie drama ‘Between Two Worlds’. However, in their place are new Seven hits ‘Big Brother’, ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’, ‘SAS Australia’, ‘The All New Monty’ and ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. Those shows will be joined by ‘The Voice’ (which moves from Nine to Seven), putt-putt golf series ‘Holey Moley’ and ‘Ultimate Tag’. Ê But wait, there’s more… new Stephen Peacocke series ‘RFDS’ is on the way as is ‘Australian Gangster’ with Alexander Bertrand. Ex-detective Ron Iddles fronts true crime factual ‘Homicide: with Ron Iddles’, while nostalgic series ‘Australia: Now and Then’ hears from celebrities about Aussie cultural change. Seven will also screen the Tokyo Olympics and the 2021 AFL season.

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Ê Seven also used their latest Upfronts to not only tease what’s coming next year but also in 2022. As previously tipped by this column a few weeks back, ‘Australian Idol’ is returning after more than a decade off the air. After an extremely successful run on 10 back in the day, it’s now Seven’s turn to give ‘Idol’ a go. The network also announced it had won the rights to broadcast the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022. Ê Former AFL player Josh Gibson and former Miss Universe Australia and Nine News Perth weather presenter ScherriLee Biggs have been added to the cast of ‘Celebrity Apprentice Australia’. My spies tell me the pair were introduced to the cast as a “surprise twist”.

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THE AMAZING RACE, SEVEN might have to shoot in tropical Queensland for its upcoming season if they can’t film in Fiji due to border restrictions. 10 are currently shooting ‘I’m A Celebrity’ and ‘The Amazing Race’ locally, but no decision has been made on ‘Aussie Survivor’ just yet.

Ê Still on ‘The Amazing Race’, and the 32nd edition of the US version just premiered on Channel Seven. Filmed prior to the global outbreak, the 11 teams begin their adventures at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. ‘The Amazing Race’ is currently airing on Thursday nights at 10pm but, if it’s too late, you can catch up on 7Plus. Ê Season two of popular ABC music show ‘The Sound’ will premiere this Sunday, November 1 at 6pm.

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Predictable but full of action HONEST THIEF ++ 1 hour, 38 minutes EMILY FESZCZUK

‘Honest Thief’ may be a generic action film, but it’s a fun, shortish ride you won’t regret.

Long- time bank robber Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) falls in love and wants to come clean to start a new life.

While trying to return $9 million, he is double crossed by two FBI agents (Jai Courtney, Anthony Ramos) that set him up for murder. He must make them accountable in order to clear his name.

Neeson is known for his action roles but, just like all of us, he’s getting older.

This less intense take seemed like a better suited role for Neeson, but he still has his usual strong presence on screen.

The film takes its time to develop the characters’ stories, which might make the pace seem slower, but it gives you more of an idea behind their actions and connection to them.

It also makes you appreciate the action scenes once they happen.

Some of the scenes aren’t realistic but the fight sequences, shoot outs and car chases are satisfying enough.

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Many Aquarians are feeling rather restless. With Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto all powering through your soul and seclusion zone, it’s time to ditch distractions, slow down and listen to the wisdom of your inner voice. As Anna Wintour said: “I respond to my own instincts. Sometimes they’re successful and sometimes they’re not. But you have to remain true to what you believe in”.

On Tuesday, Mercury moves forwards in your shared resources zone however Mars continues reversing through your money zone until November 14. So – when it comes to financial matters – it’s a case of one step forwards and two steps back. With patience and perseverance, you’ll eventually get there. Confidence levels are also a bit low so do your best to surround yourself with positive people.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

This week Mercury moves forwards but your ruler Mars is still retrograde (boo!).

The more creatively you communicate with other people, the more satisfying the week will be. Attached Aries – strive to be more tolerant and cooperative with your partner. Singles … are you looking for love? Don’t accept second (or third) best.

Have the confidence and patience to wait for your soul mate.

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A frustrating problem involving work, health or a household pet should gradually improve, as Mercury moves forwards and you start to get back into a more dependable daily routine. But have you been lazy? Regular exercise is a must, so why not pal up with a friend for a daily walk or regular workouts at the local gym? This week, fortune definitely favours tenacious Taureans.

Your ruling planet Mercury has been retrograde for the last three weeks, so stress levels have been high and patience low. But things gradually improve from mid-week onwards, when Mercury finally moves forwards. Hopefully you’ve learnt some valuable lessons – like slowing down and calming yourself within.

Taskmaster Saturn will test your patience on Friday.

With the Sun activating your entertainment sector, jump out of your Crab comfort zone (and your COVID cocoon) and have some fun (in appropriate ways).

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The week starts with Mercury and Mars both retrograde so discretion, patience and persistence are required in spades.

Mercury turns direct but then Saturn squares Mercury on Friday. So it will take a while for dramas to recede, problems to resolve and communication to improve.

As Lorde said: “Take care of your thoughts when you’re alone and take care of your words when you are with people”.

This week, with Venus visiting Libra and Mercury turning direct in your sign, it’s time to create, collaborate and communicate, in your own inimitable, charming style. As Albert Camus said: “Charm is the way of getting the answer yes, without having asked any clear question”. But a frustrated family member will need to be handled with extra care, so you crank your diplomacy skills up to high!

Sagittarians are fiercely independent. You pride yourself on being able to do most things on your own but that’s not always such a good idea. On Tuesday, Mercury moves forwards in your networking zone, but Mars is still reversing through your friendship zone. And Saturn pushes you to take on less and delegate more. So this week, the secret to success is working collaboratively with others.

It’s time to express your deepest emotions in creative and powerful ways that move others. Whether through speaking, writing, painting, photography, acting, singing, dancing, drawing or playing music. As Joni Mitchell observes: “I sing my sorrow and I paint my joy”. A patient and thorough approach brings the best results, especially involving a work colleague or a health issue.

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Thank goodness Mercury finally moves forwards on Tuesday evening. So Wednesday onwards is a terrific time for creative Cats to post, publish, podcast, talk, text and tweet up a storm. There’s also much satisfaction to be gained from contributing your specific talents to a worthy cause within your local community. On Friday, tread carefully with a grumpy sibling, neighbour or colleague.

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he pandemic and shut down of many businesses earlier this year, including ours, has resulted in some children’s learn to swim journey being delayed.

This is particularly worrying for our youngest swimmers. Royal Lifesaving Australia released a report in 2019 suggesting that one- year- old children are statistically at the greatest risk of drowning in Australia, with the risk of drowning tripling after a child’s first birthday. 41 per cent of drownings among kids under five occurred in one- year- olds, with 202 recorded in the past 17 years – 67 of which were in NSW alone, the highest number of any state.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics lists drowning as the number one cause of death in one-year-olds, and most of those drownings occurred in backyard swimming pools.

Royal Life Saving said “almost all” the deaths were due to lack of adult supervision of newly mobile infants.

“Parents and carers need to know that the risk of drowning triples as soon as a child starts to crawl, peaking shortly after

a child’s first birthday,” CEO Justin Scarr said.

“We can’t emphasise enough how important active adult supervision is in preventing these deaths. Distractions are dangerous – whether it is taking a phone call, browsing social media or ducking inside to grab something – we ask parents and carers to always keep watch.

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he oldest cliché in the book is that “people don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan”. A recent survey shows this rings true when it comes to our finances.

The Financial Planners Association recently conducted a survey which indicated that two thirds of Australians don’t have a financial plan, and many don’t believe they will meet their financial goals.

According to the survey, the most important goal for both Gen X and Baby Boomers was to set themselves up for a comfortable retirement. The most common goal for Gen Y was buying their first home.

Half of Gen X and 40 per cent of Baby Boomers didn’t think they would have sufficient savings for retirement, and 40 per cent of Gen Y didn’t think they would be able to own their own home.

The message here is clear, if you want to achieve things in life, you need to put a plan in place.

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I believe there are a number of reasons that most Australians don’t have a financial plan.

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his week has been one of rain and thunderstorms. As much as we need the rain, our pets are often traumatised and show a range of behaviours that we would not ordinarily see including; hiding under furniture, drooling, pacing, barking and sometimes destructive chewing and even attempts to escape from the backyard or home. These can all be symptoms and behaviours of a storm phobic pet so it’s important that when dealing with a pet that suffers from storm or noise phobia to stay calm and be patient.

We do know that storm and noise phobia in pets is one of the most common behavioural problems, however the reason some dogs fear storms and loud noises so much is not entirely known.

The one thing we are sure of is that this can result in a very stressful situation for both the pet and the owners.

There are many safety measures that you can take to keep your pet safe and relaxed during thunderstorms. Talking to a Greencross Vet would be the first step to helping your dog overcome their noise phobia. There are many options

available to assist in desensitising your dog to storms and depending on the severity of the phobia it may be helpful to try some of the following strategies.

Provide your pet with a safe and familiar place. A small space like a toilet or bathroom can make your pet feel secure.

It is important to anticipate your pet’s reaction without making too much of a fuss. Keeping to a routine and making them feel safe and secure is important.

You can provide your dog with a ‘safe haven’ or a ‘dog den’. If your dog already has a hiding place then this space can be used, making it as snug and secure for your dog as possible by adding blankets or bedding.

Playing soothing music before your dog becomes frightened can help to maintain their composure, or at least be less stressed when the storm or fireworks hit. Techniques should be used in conjunction with training and positive reinforcement. Provide your dog with training that helps them to calm down, and be rewarded for calm relaxed behaviour. Teach your dog to seek his secure area prior to the start of a storm.

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Local netballer Paige Hadley has re-signed with the NSW Swifts for another season. Photo: Narelle Spangher.

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fter re- signing with the NSW Swifts for another year, St Clair Netball junior Paige Hadley has spoken openly and honestly about her love for the club.

Hadley, who led the Swifts to a sixth Premiership in 2019 and another Finals Series in 2020, said she was delighted to recommit to the club she’s supported since childhood.

“The Swifts mean so much to me and I get such a sense of pride every time I step out on court in the red dress,” the 28-year-old said.

“I remember supporting the Swifts when they were yellow and was in the stands when Cath Cox lifted the Premiership trophy in 2008.

“Getting to do it myself, 11 years later, was the stuff dreams are made of and I think having tasted championship success only that will suffice in the future.”

The Swifts missed out on the back-toback Super Netball titles this season, losing to eventual Grand Finalists West Coast Fever in the semi-finals.

“Missing out on another title this year hurts and it should because that means you care,” Hadley said.

“I want to take everything we’ve

learned in the Queensland hub and use it to bring us back to the mountain top. I can’t wait to get started again.”

Meanwhile, the Giants have confirmed the re- signing of stars Jamie- Lee Price and Maddy Hay for next season.

24- year- old Price will enter into her fifth season with the Giants, having been a foundation player since the inception of the club back in 2017.

Price said it meant the world to re-sign with Giants Netball.

“I have absolutely loved the past four seasons and to get to put the orange dress back on again in 2021 excites me,” she said.

“This year we definitely showed

glimpses of what we’re capable of. When we are good, we are bloody fantastic – it’s now about building to be like that throughout all four quarters.

“We have a really exciting bunch of girls, with some really good combinations and I can’t wait to show what we’ve got next year.”

Hay will also return to the Giants for her second season as a contracted player.

Hay has been a part of the Giants’ set-up since the inaugural season, spending the first three years as a training partner.

“I know how hard it is to get a contract and I am just as grateful as I was last year and so excited to be able to do it all over again,” the 25-year-old wing attack said.

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Whitfield wins second Sheedy Story continued from » p. 76 “Lachie becomes the first player in our history to win two Sheedy Medals after another ultra- consistent season,” Cameron said.

“Taking on an official leadership role ahead of this season shows his development off the field and on the field, we saw Lachie continue to show his class and work-rate across the entire season.

“I’d like to congratulate Harry on the leaps he’s taken this year, which have culminated in this welldeserved third place.”

Midfielders Jacob Hopper and Josh Kelly rounded out the top five, finishing in equal fourth place.

Haynes also took home the Coaches Award as well as the Members Choice Award in a season where he earned his first All Australian honours.

Other award winners included Lachie Ash, who won the Rising Star Award, while the recently re-signed Jack Buckley took home the NEAFL Development Award.

Bobby Hill won the Mark of the Year for his high- flying effort in Round 16 against the Crows while Brent Daniels scored the Goal of the Year for his phenomenal dribble goal in Round 17 against the Demons.

Jeremy Cameron took home his ninth Leading Goal Kicker Award.

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long with the heavy rainfall, long standing records also tumbled at the 39th running of the Nepean Triathlon last Sunday in Penrith.

30- year- old Aaron Royle broke Victorian Tim Bentley’s record of five victories by winning his sixth Nepean Triathlon, while 16- year- old Chloe Bateup from Canberra became the youngest ever female to cross the line in first place.

Competing in her third straight Nepean, the Year 11 student finished Australia’s oldest triathlon in 1:39:23 – 57 seconds clear of her nearest rival, Barbara Riveros.

Bateup said she didn’t expect to create history last weekend as she wasn’t sure who was going to be competing due to the travel restrictions in place.

“I didn’t expect to win because I didn’t know who was racing because all the borders are closed,” she said.

“All the girls who have won the Nepean Triathlon in the past are athletes that I look up to, so I’m very happy to be on that honour roll with them.”

Competing in junior triathlons for the

Aaron Royle. Photo: JGRImages.

Chloe Bateup. Photo: JGRImages.

past four years, this was Bateup’s first major win of her pro career. She said it was great to be back racing after so many events were cancelled due to COVID. “There hasn’t been that many opportunities to race this year, so it was really cool to get out there on Sunday no matter the conditions,” she said.

“I’d love to come back next year and defend my title. It will be great to race against the elite racers when things open up again in 2021.”

Unlike newcomer Bateup, Royle is no

stranger to the top of the podium at the Nepean Triathlon. The Tokyo Olympic hopeful crossed the line in 1:26:08 – 52 seconds ahead of fellow pro Luke Schofield.

After equalling Tim Bentley’s record in 2018 and missing last year’s race due to another commitment, Royle said he was thrilled to finally hold the record outright.

“I never came here in 2013 to try and win six of them but when you do, it’s pretty cool,” he told the Weekender.

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ore than 200 swimmers from 40 NSW swim clubs turned out in force last Saturday for the sixth annual Nepean Aquatic Centre Open Water Swim, held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Last year’s event saw 510 swimmers from 52 clubs compete for over $4500 in prize money, but this year the emphasis was simply on giving the athletes a chance to swim.

Due to the COVID restrictions, this year’s Open Water Swim was limited to just 500 people including competitors, spectators and officials. Despite organisers being given just two weeks to pull the event together, all went smoothly on the day.

After a season of cancelled events, the competitors were grateful to be given the opportunity to compete and achieve qualifying times needed for upcoming NSW State and Australian Championships.

Made up of just two events this year – down from the usual four – the 1km wetsuit and 1km swims were not offered due to restrictions on overall numbers.

Men’s 5km winner Matt Galea.

Women’s 5km champion Tiffany Walsh.

Instead the event focused on the 2.5km and 5km events, to maximise swimmers’ chances of obtaining qualifying times.

The weather was overcast with drizzling rain and a few strong gusts of wind, but the atmosphere was buoyant, with everyone

happy to be at a competitive event again.

It was a scene no one could have imagined 12 months ago, with volunteers in masks, aprons and gloves cleaning all competitors’ skin with antiseptic wipes prior to them being stamped with their

numbers and social distancing in effect.

In the end, Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Swim Team member Matthew Galea took out the Men’s 5km race, while Narrabeen Swimming Club member Tiffany Walsh finished first in the Women’s 5km event.

Hunter Swim Club star Jack Breasley was crowned champion of the Men’s 2.5km race, while fellow Hunter Swim Club member Gem Crittenden won the Women’s 2.5km event.

“Organising this year’s event in less than two weeks against the backdrop of COVID restrictions presented an enormous challenge, but the messages of support and thanks we have received from swimmers and clubs across the state has made it worth it many times over,” Race Organiser, Alan Bentley said.

“The entire mood of the meet was positive and encouraging, and we are humbled by the way the local swimming community pulled together with very little notice to make this event happen.

“Swimming in this region has received many setbacks this year, but the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to this event proves that the sport is still healthy.”

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CRICKET: Round 2 of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) is in the books, with Panthers Cricket Club enduring a rain affected weekend.

In first grade, Panthers’ game with Glenmore Park ended in a draw after it was washed out. In sixth grade, Panthers and Penrith RSL only managed to get six overs in, with Penrith RSL 1/43 before rain stopped play.

BASEBALL: The Greater Western Warriors first grade team wrote some history against the Macarthur Orioles in Round 4 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. In the mid-week game, Greater Western recorded their first win of the season defeating the Orioles 7-4. In the weekend game,

the match between Greater Western and Macarthur was washed out. The Warriors will battle Manly Warringah in Round 5.

FOOTBALL: Aspiring local football stars of the future will get the chance to take their talents to the next level when Nepean Football Club hosts trials for its 2021 Skills Acquisition Program next month. Nepean FC has quickly established itself as a pathway to the Western Sydney Wanderers, providing kids in the Penrith and surrounding areas the opportunity to join a rapidly growing elite-level club in Sydney’s west. That reputation was enhanced when U12s player Lucas Gil was offered a trial with the Wanderers recently and went on to earn a place in their U13s squad for 2021. With trials to be held at Cook Park in St Marys this Monday, November 2, Nepean FC is putting out the call to boys from U9s to U12s and girls from U10s to U13s to try out for what could be the start of a life-changing journey. For more information, contact Nepean FC on 4731 2911 or visit nepeanfc.com.au.

RUGBY LEAGUE: St Marys Rugby League Club has announced the signing of Fiji Bulikula captain Josephine Maejiirs for the 2021 Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership season. Maejiirs joins the Saints after having played the last three seasons with the North Sydney Bears. The Fijian international will bring a wealth of experience and her leadership will be an invaluable asset to the Saints.

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CRICKET: Manly-Warringah have defeated Penrith in Round 3 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a Two-Day match at Manly Oval, Manly-Warringah won the toss and elected to bat first.

The home side were dismissed for 165 on Day 1. Luke Hodges was the best of the bowlers, taking 4/43. When Penrith hit the crease, they were all-out for just 73. Cameron Weir on 15 was the highest scorer for Penrith. Last Saturday, a second innings was played with Manly batting first. The home side were on fire again, declaring on 8/185. Penrith only managed to squeeze four overs of batting in before rain stopped play.

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or the first time in GWS Giants history, two players have tied for the prestigious Kevin Sheedy Medal with Nick Haynes and Lachie Whitfield jointly winning the award.

For Haynes, it’s his first club champion award, while Whitfield also makes history as the first player to win two Kevin Sheedy Medals in the club’s nine-year history, to go with his 2018 victory.

The pair tied on 98 votes, with young gun Harry Perryman finishing just two votes behind the duo to take home third place and his highest result in his four-year history.

Giants coach Leon Cameron paid tribute to the top three.

“I’d like to congratulate Nick and Lachie on their outstanding 2020 seasons,” he said.

“Nick has been a stalwart of our backline for years now and has always been incredibly highly valued internally with two top five finishes before this year.

“He’s once again taken his game to another level this year and thoroughly deserves the accolades that have come his way.”

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