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Jamisontown tattoo parlour is taking Penrith City Council to court over what its owners claim is unfair treatment regarding its operating conditions. The owners of Crossbones Gallery, which is located on York Road, say their business is at risk and are taking the matter to the Land and Environment Court in July. Co-owners Brenton Eldridge and Michael Vincent say they have been battling for three years to comply with the Development Application, which they claim keeps getting rejected and changed. “Whatever issue we solve it is something else, like parking shortfalls are a problem but how can that be when I’ve engaged a professional traffic consultant and engineer to do a survey and they say it’s not a problem?” Mr Eldridge said. “They are doing anything possible to crush and hinder us. My main issue is the reasons they seem to give only seem to apply to us but not the other businesses in the same zoning.” The gallery has had 20 conditions placed on it, which Mr Eldridge believes will affect its trading. With legal fees, the cost of staying in business is growing.
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Crossbones Gallery owners Brenton Eldridge and Michael Vincent. Photo: Melinda Jane “In legal fees and surveyors, reports and studies we have spent anywhere from $50,000 to $60,000 let alone loss of trade that comes with the conditions,” Mr Eldridge said. “We are only allowed to have two staff members in the business and tattooing can only be conducted from 5pm-10pm, so if a mum with school kids wants a tattoo
in the day I can’t do it and if I wanted to hold an art gallery event in the evening I can’t because I’m only allowed to tattoo at that time.” The Weekender contacted Council for comment but they could not provide any information relating to the issue due to the current legal process. Mr Eldridge said Crossbones Gallery has
done everything possible to ensure it runs as a safe and compliant business and is dumbfounded by Council’s actions. “All my staff are background checked, finger printed and palm checked, certified to be fit and proper people, then you have Council coming in saying it’s not in the public’s best interest for you to be there, it just doesn’t make sense,” he said.
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ight on cue, those people angry that politicians take no notice of them during any given year are angry that politicians are now taking notice of them. Such is the nature of people’s apathy towards election campaigns and politics in Australia in general. In just a few short weeks, we’ll go to the polls to either re- elect the Morrison Government, or give Bill Shorten and Labor the keys to the Lodge. It’s an important decision, and this election has been very policy- focused, making engagement critical. But too many of us simply couldn’t be bothered, or have decided that interest in the political process and the election campaign just isn’t worth it. It’s disappointing, because much of the whinging and whining is built on myth. Of course you see politicians out and about more, making big-money commitments, during campaigns. That’s the entire point, is it not? Politicians spend the weeks leading up to the election outlining their policy platform, spending commitments and promises to the electorate. Based on that, you make an informed decision on who to vote for on election day. Three years later, you get to look back to ensure that the platform was adhered to, the spending commitments were met and the promises were achieved. It’s actually a pretty simple process but one we seem to have forgotten. Which brings us to the next myth – that politicians lie and never actually meet their election commitments. That’s simply not true, and in the vast majority of cases the commitments that a
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party goes to the election with are indeed fulfilled; and the money promised flows to where it was committed. Exceptions? Of course. Circumstances change and yes, in some cases, truths are stretched. But most of the time, our elected leaders actually do what they said they would.
“We all need to be more aware of the promises and platforms being laid out by the various political parties” There is actually some really strong policy debate to be had at this election, but our desire to get our information in a nicely presented 60 second package or a perfectly crafted Tweet will most likely ensure that debate never properly happens. And we as the public are not totally to blame. The whole election process has been made more difficult by two sections of the political world: the politicians themselves and the media. Politics is now stage managed to within an inch of its life, and when that happens you get cardboard cutouts like Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten, neither of whom have resonated with the public because we don’t really feel we have a true snapshot of who they are. They’re given talking points by strategists and advisors who tell them how to win, not how to lead.
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ie- hard party voters – you either know one or you are one. With the Federal Election less than three weeks away, residents of Lindsay are beginning to size up each candidate to decide who is the best fit to represent the community. The Weekender checked in with some of Lindsay’s most loyal voters at pre- poll on Tuesday to see if they would stick with their own traditions or branch out to alternative options. While many said they would continue to vote the same, others have admitted they are eager for change. “I give up on the major parties, I’m going Independent for the first time,” Penrith resident, Belinda Fenton said. While some long- term Labor voters are
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How do you choose which party you vote for? Anne Tattersals, 68 “I was always told Labor is for the worker and Liberal is for the rich, that’s what I was told all my life by my mum. But now I don’t think Labor is for the worker, I don’t like either party to tell you the truth.” Grace Sando, 65 “I look at their policies, not that I believe in any of their policies because they lie as soon as they get in. If I don’t like them a lot I will change.” looking elsewhere in protest of the treatment of former Lindsay MP Emma Husar, Penrith resident Carol Semark said she is a Labor supporter of 49 years and counting. “Someone has got to look after the little people, we can’t all be brain surgeons and politicians. Diane Beamer is really one of
Steve Webel, 58 “It can vary, it depends on what they stand for and what they are supposedly going to deliver for us.”
Chris Morrell, 65 “The last time I voted I have voted for the same party, but now I have changed again but I think Sco-Mo is a stronger individual than the other guy.” Joanne Rovere, 49 “When the kids were younger it was more to do with their schooling, which party was going to help us the most with childcare. But now the kids are older I more look at how bad the economy is going as a whole.” us, so I won’t be changing my mind,” she said. Glenmore Park resident James Hill has been voting Liberal for 40 years and said he has no plans on changing either. “I’ve always voted Liberal, it’s moreso the philosophy of the party above day to
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Additional reporting by Emily Kowal day politics. My belief is that the Liberal Party has been moreso for people wanting to have a go in life rather than expecting everyone else to do it for you,” he said. Residents can now vote at pre- polling booths on High Street until the Federal Election on Saturday May, 18.
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We’ll win back Lindsay Former Prime Minister John Howard confident of Liberal victory after Penrith visit NICOLA BARTON
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ormer Prime Minister John Howard joined Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh on the campaign trail last Friday, meeting locals all over the Penrith CBD. Mr Howard was all smiles as he stopped to chat with shoppers on High Street and at Westfield Penrith, proving he’s still a popular figure. In a twist of fate, Ms McIntosh worked in Mr Howard’s office back in 2000 as a 22-year-old. Mr Howard said he is thrilled to see how far she has come and said Ms McIntosh adds value to the Liberal brand. “It’s quite exciting campaigning for someone who once worked for you,” he said. “One of the advantages she will bring is that she has a varied background, she’s not just worked in politics, she’s done other things as well but having that experience in the office adds a bit to it.” Mr Howard has had an affinity with Lindsay since he combined with Jackie Kelly to claim it from Labor at the 1996 election. “This has always been a swing seat going way back to ‘96 when we won it with a big swing, we held it for almost 12 years
Former Prime Minister John Howard joined Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh in Penrith last Friday then lost it and won it back again and lost it and now we will win it back again,” Mr Howard said. Mr Howard said Labor wrongfully assume they are a shoo-in for the seat at the upcoming election. “In a way, when this election campaign started, the leader of the Opposition Mr Shorten thought it was going to be a coro-
nation, he didn’t think it was going to be an election campaign,” he said. “He assumed that it was in the bag and that’s been apparent as the campaign has gone on.” Ms McIntosh thanked Mr Howard for joining her and said she will continue to campaign hard to fight for the issues affecting the electorate.
“It’s fantastic having Mr Howard out here, as he said I worked for him a long time ago and one of the things he taught me was to listen to people in your community so when I was first pre-selected I was out door knocking and speaking to people about what matters most,” she said. Pre- poll voting for the May 18 election opened on Monday.
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unheved Road has emerged as a certain winner out of the election campaign, with both major parties promising to contribute $63.5 million to an upgrade between Richmond Road and Werrington Road. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the commitment last Sunday as part of a wider “congestion busting� plan that also includes new commuter car parking at Kingswood, St Marys and Emu Plains. Labor followed less than 24 hours later, confirming it would match both the Dunheved Road and commuter parking commitments. Liberal Candidate for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh said it was a huge win for local commuters. “We don’t want the people of Lindsay to be stuck in traffic when they could be at home with their family or getting paid at work,� she said. “I’ve been speaking with people in our community about their concerns, about safety and congestion on Dunheved Road and petitioned for an investment. “I’m delighted the Morrison Government
has heard the concerns of our community and committed more than $63 million to this key issue.� Labor Candidate for Lindsay, Diane Beamer said Dunheved Road had been neglected for too long and was in desperate need of an upgrade. “Despite being one of the busiest roads in New South Wales, used by an average of over 21,000 vehicles a day, the AbbottTurnbull - Morrison Government has neglected Dunheved Road over its time in office,� she said. “Labor’s investment in the road will improve road safety while also enhancing productivity.� Ms Beamer said increased parking at Kingswood, St Marys and Emu Plains was vital given how limited spaces are during the week as locals head into Parramatta or the city for work. “Labor understands that many Park and Ride facilities across our nation’s cities are full by 7am each weekday, meaning many commuters park in nearby streets, causing more congestion and inconvenience for local residents,� she said. “Labor’s investment in better Park and Ride facilities will deliver a real, practical difference by making it easier for commuters to use public transport.�
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ew fire safety laws will force apartment buildings to install automatic sprinkler systems in an effort to avoid potential tragedy. The laws, which came into force on Wednesday, make it mandatory for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in all new shared residential buildings above three levels and below 25 metres in height. The importance of this change was demonstrated in a live fire demonstration at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire Research Facility in Londonderry earlier this week, where two mock furnished rooms were set on fire to show the difference sprinklers make. NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott observed the specially designed buildings, demonstrating how a building can be fully engulfed in fire in a few short minutes compared to an identical room fitted with sprinklers. “Sprinkler systems have been used to protect lives and property in high- rise residential, industrial and commercial buildings for a very long time,” Mr Elliott said.
“Our focus remains on prevention; however, in the event of a fire, residential sprinklers help control it and provide improved protection against fatalities, injuries and damage. They can often mean the difference between a minor incident and a major tragedy.” These changes result from the recommendations of former Deputy State Coroner Hugh Dillon after a 2012 fire in Bankstown, where 21- year- old Connie Zhang died jumping from an apartment block that was not required to have sprinklers installed. FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said that research has shown stronger measures are needed to ensure the best fire safety practice in shared residential buildings. “We had to develop a low cost, fit for purpose solution for these classes of residential buildings in the future,” he said. “Residential sprinkler systems can contain at least 90 per cent of fires to the room of origin, preventing it from spreading to other rooms and potentially extinguishing the fire and inhibiting the spread of lethal smoke.” While existing buildings do not need to install sprinklers, it is understood to be reasonably affordable to do so.
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Warning over internships Uni students urged to be aware of red flags when seeking industry experience NICOLA BARTON
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Council could ban plastic Plastic straws, cups and balloons set for the chopping block at community events NICOLA BARTON & ALENA HIGGINS
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push to ban single- use plastics at community events has been supported by Labor Councillor Robin Cook, in a bid to make Penrith greener. The idea, initiated by Councillors from Parramatta and North Sydney, aims to rid cities of plastic cups, straws and balloons. Cr Cook said she supported the motion as it was a step in the right direction for making Penrith a more sustainable community. “I’m all for it, I’m all for making things more sustainable and we have a problem with landfill,� she said. “We have to look after our planet and look after our community, we need to think of our children and grandchildren in the future and what sort of environment we want to leave them. “This is a good place for Council to start, you might think it’s not a big thing to do but you’ve got to start somewhere and lead by example.� Penrith Council host many vibrant community festivals throughout the year as well as provide guidelines for other organisations’ events. On Monday night at Council’s Ordinary
Meeting, Cr Cook called for an update to the sustainability policy in order to help make the ban a reality. The policy change would see the use of plastic straws, plates, cutlery and bags to be removed from all Council-run community events. “We can’t control when the community groups hold their own events but we do provide them with a guideline of ways to be sustainable but it’s 10- years- old, so I think we really need to have a look at how it’s working and ways to improve it,� Cr Cook said. Cr Cook said it’s important for Council to continue to look to the future by finding ways to reduce our impact on the environment. Although Councillors carried the motion, Mark Davies said a few words to voice his concerns. He said he hoped this wasn’t the start of Council becoming the “plastic police� and said balloons should not be banned for parties. Council confirmed it would be for Council events only and will report back to Cr Cook at a later date. Do you support plastic being banned from community events? Have your say on Facebook or send an email to news@ westernweekender.com.au.
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A man who secretly filmed intimate body parts of more than 200 females at a Penrith shopping centre last year has been jailed for at least nine months. Stephen John Snell was sentenced to 12 months jail with a nine month non-parole period for his “abhorrent” up-skirting spree on unsuspecting shoppers at Penrith Westfield. The 54-year-old, who previously pleaded guilty in February, was convicted at Penrith Local Court last Friday of filming one known, and in excess of 200 unknown females’ private parts without their knowledge or consent between November 2 and December 9. Snell’s barrister, Phillip Butterfield, urged Magistrate John McIntosh to conclude a full-time custodial sentence was not warranted for the first-time offender. He argued the “opportunistic acts” resulted in uncovered genital areas being filmed but said the majority were covered and individually the offences would sit below the mid-range of objective seriousness. He added Snell, a British national and father of adult daughters, was clearly “grappling” with some mental health issues at the time, prompting the “extremely risky” and attention-seeking behaviour, but told the court he had since sought help. “He can’t even begin to imagine the embarrassment he’s put these unknown people through,” Mr Butterfield said. But Magistrate McIntosh disagreed with Counsel’s ultimate submission, finding full-time detection was “appropriate”. “The behaviour in my view is abhorrent and offensive on the part of the accused [and] a gross violation of each person’s right to privacy,” he said. “I’m dealing with acts in excess of 200. In his own admission, he got a thrill out of his own actions. There is a huge element of general deterrence in dealing with these types of matters.”
Snell was arrested on December 12 and spent a night behind bars before being granted strict conditional bail, including that he not use a smart phone. He was forced to spend another three nights behind bars last Friday, with Magistrate McIntosh refusing to sit on after hours to deal with his appeal bail. Snell, dressed in a dark grey suit, turned to face his partner and shrugged his shoulders in resignation before being led down to the cells. On Monday, he was granted release while he awaits his May 24 severity appeal.
Man jailed after leading police on chase through local streets
A cancelled driver who led police on a high-speed chase through Kingswood with a loaded gun in the car and ammunition in the glovebox has been jailed for a minimum of three years and three months. Anthony Younan, 33, stared straight ahead as Judge Stephen Hanley sentenced him last Friday to a total of five years, three months after condemning the recklessness of his actions. Penrith District Court heard Younan reached speeds of up to 150km/hr in a 60km/hr zone as he tried to evade police knowing he had a warrant out for his arrest. The dangerous pursuit spanned about five kilometres before police deployed road spikes to bring the matter to an end. Younan initially decamped on foot, but was eventually apprehended and placed under arrest. A search of the black Subaru Impreza revealed a shortened .410 calibre firearm wrapped in a purple towel hidden under the driver’s seat. 29 cartridges of ammunition were also located in the glovebox. While Younan originally denied having any knowledge of the gun, DNA evidence proved otherwise, with the 33-year-old’s profile found on the trigger.
The court heard the offender had only been released from prison six weeks earlier after serving a sentence for another police pursuit, which involved Younan running a red light and colliding with a vehicle, injuring a child seated inside. Judge Hanley said specific deterrence loomed large for the father-of-two as did the safety of the community, adding he was not entitled to any leniency. “It appears… those offences and penalties imposed had little impact on him,” he said concerningly. “He needs to disassociate himself from non-social peers if he has any chance of maintaining a crime-free existence in the future.” He is eligible for release on parole on September 12, 2020.
Man avoids full-time jail over horrific attack on partner
A husband who bashed his wife in front of his children and kept them from school fearing they would report the abuse has had his application to have the matter dealt with under the Mental Health Act denied. The man, who cannot be named to protect his wife’s identity, claimed to have suffered a brain snap before beating her so violently that she was left with a fractured cheekbone, ruptured ear drum and lacerations to her eyelid. The assault took place in front of the children who were left “traumatised and terrified”, the Crown prosecutor submitted. Penrith Local Court heard the pair was sitting on their back patio drinking Chinese spirits when the offender started to punch the victim repeatedly to both sides of her face. It wasn’t until their children cried out “daddy, stop hitting mummy” that he retreated, according to agreed facts. Magistrate John McIntosh acknowledged the man had been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but said the assault and injuries were far
too serious not to be dealt with according to law. The court heard the couple attempted to conceal the incident, with the mother hiding in a bedroom and the children kept at home. But their fears were realised when the children told school staff upon their return and the man was later arrested by police. His lawyer described his behaviour as “an aberration” and said the couple was in an otherwise loving relationship free of previous violence. Magistrate McIntosh said he was dealing with an extremely serious charge of ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, and if the man had “any criminal history at all… if he hadn’t spent 24 days in custody, it would be a totally different situation”, referring to full-time jail. Instead, he was handed a two-year Community Corrections Order and directed to perform 225 hours of community service work. His wife was in court in support of the accused.
Driving wrong car results in fine for Cranebrook local
A convicted drunk driver busted behind the wheel of a car not fitted with an alcohol interlock device has taken another hit to his hip pocket. Michael John Towers, 31, faced Penrith Local Court late last month after breaching his interlock licence, which requires holders to only drive a vehicle installed with a breathalyser device. His lawyer told the court the Cranebrook resident was driving another car to work on March 4 while his car was undergoing mechanical repairs, providing evidence by way of receipt. He was convicted and fined $800. More police and court news: Get breaking news as it happens by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ westernweekender.
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Berkshire Park: Woman killed in crash, others injured
A 21-year-old woman has tragically passed away after a head-on crash at Berkshire Park on Sunday, April 28. A duty officer from Hawkesbury Police Area Command was driving along Richmond Road at Berkshire Park just after 1.15am when he found passers-by assisting at the scene of the crash involving a Suzuki Baleno and a Nissan Micra. Three women were travelling in the eastbound Suzuki while two men were travelling in the westbound Micra, when the crash happened in the westbound lane. CPR was performed on the driver of the Suzuki, a 21-year-old Queensland woman, but she died at the scene. A front-seat passenger in the Suzuki, a 20-year-old woman from Richmond, was trapped in the vehicle and had to be released by officers from Fire & Rescue NSW. A 23-year-old woman, also from Richmond, who was travelling in the back seat of the Suzuki, as well as the driver of the Micra, a 61-year-old man from Blaxland, and his front-seat passenger, a 39-yearold man from Cambridge Gardens, were all able to free themselves from their vehicles. All four were taken to Westmead Hospital where they are reported to be in a stable condition.
Oxley Park: Multiple charges for man caught with stolen bike
Police have charged a man after he was caught allegedly riding a stolen motorbike in Oxley Park last week. At 6.30pm on Friday, April 26, officers from North West Metropolitan Region Operational Support Group noticed a motorbike travelling on Adelaide Street, Oxley Park. Officers attempted to pull the rider over however, he failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated. Due to the erratic behaviour and speed of the bike the pursuit was
terminated within minutes. An investigation was immediately launched, and officers attended a unit on Adelaide Street, Oxley Park, where police will allege they located four stolen trail bikes. The bikes were seized. At 3.30pm on Monday, April 29, police attended a unit on Brisbane Street, Oxley Park, where they spoke with a 28-yearold man. He was arrested and charged with ‘police pursuit’, ‘drive whilst licence refused’, ‘drive conveyance without consent of owner’ and ‘drive speed manner dangerous’.
Berkshire Park: Woman tries to smuggle drugs into centre
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after she was allegedly found in the possession of drugs when attempting to enter a correctional facility on the Northern Road at Berkshire Park. On Monday, April 29 the woman entered the centre but was soon stopped by the Police Dog Unit. A search was conducted which led police to discover an amount of prohibited drugs believed to be MDMA on her person. She was arrested and charged with ‘bring prohibited drug into a place of detention’. She is to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, May 28.
St Marys: Man busted over the limit mid-afternoon
A man has been charged with mid-range drink driving after he was caught driving under the influence of alcohol on Monday, April 29. At 3.25am police saw the man driving a Toyota Land Cruiser down the Great Western Highway at St Marys. He was pulled over and subjected to a roadside breath test. After returning a positive reading, he was conveyed to the police station where he undertook further breath analysis. He was charged with mid-range PCA.
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New Visa introduced Amongst the wide range of enquiries we receive relating to migration law, we are often approached by the adult children of foreign parents seeking advice as to how their parents can visit Australia for an extended period of time. Recent developments in migration law include the introduction of the ‘Sponsored Parent (temporary) Visa (subclass 870)’. This new Visa has been introduced to provide an alternative pathway for foreign parents to spend more time with their children and grandchildren in Australia, while they wait for the processing of the standard Parent Visa application which can take 30 years or more to process. Although applicants have the option of applying for a Contributory Parent Visa which currently has a processing time of just under four years, they certainly have to pay for it! It is estimated that applying for a Contributory Parent Visa, despite significantly reducing the application process time, costs approximately eight times more than a standard Parent Visa. The new Sponsored Parent Visa allows foreign parents to visit Australia on the proviso that they are sponsored by their children who are either permanent residents or Australian citizens.
The children will also need to be an approved sponsor before their parents can apply for the new Sponsored Parent Visa. The application to be an approved sponsor was only released April 17, and it isn’t likely that parents will be able to apply for the new Visa until after July this year. Upon the granting of the Visa, parents will be allowed to stay in Australia under three-year or five-year Visa options, which cost $5,000 and $10,000 respectively. The government are still nutting out the finer details, including the application process, of the new Visa, however more concrete information should be available to us shortly. It is worth noting that although the new Sponsored Parent Visa is a good pathway for parents to stay with their children in Australia for longer periods of time, the application fees are quite similar to the standard Parent which costs $6,100 and provides more stability for the applicant. With the election coming up, it is possible that further changes will be introduced to migration laws in Australia. For advice on your personal circumstances, including which Visa would be the best option for yourself or your family please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Workers focus on side projects Almost two thirds (64 per cent) of New South Wales workers are currently working on a side project as they look to turn their passion into a reality, according to new research from the AMP Foundation.
This has led to the rise of the 5pm to 9pm working day that is seeing more than a quarter (26 per cent) of New South Wales workers clocking off work to then focus on a side project after hours.
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Leaving a proud Legacy Community throws its arms around Afghanistan war hero injured in explosion EMILY FESZCZUK
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ikki Hyland was serving in Afghanistan in 2011 when the vehicle he was travelling in was rocked by an explosion, leaving him with injuries and lifelong complications. Mr Hyland, from Werrington Downs, suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and has cognitive and back injuries. As Mr Hyland and his wife Bronwyn continue to deal with the fallout from that horrific day eight years ago, their faith in humanity has been restored by Legacy, the RAAF and Bunnings. The three organisations have come together to support the Hyland family, undertaking everything from little jobs around the house to a yard clean up and other tasks. Mr Hyland was medically discharged in 2016 and is still trying to deal with his PTSD. “When he came home it was a fun period of seeing friends and family but he was drinking a lot and when it came back to reality everything kind of hit him and he wasn’t sure what was wrong with him until he was diagnosed,” Mrs Hyland told the Weekender.
Legacy, the RAAF and Bunnings are supporting Nikki Hyland (third from left) and his family. Photo: Melinda Jane “He has gotten better with things like sounds, but he has his good days and bad days. “He has a lot of nightmares, so he strug-
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NoƟce for RegistraƟon of Interest Sydney Water is proposing wastewater system upgrades from South Creek Park to St Marys Public School along Creek Road and Charles Hacke Drive in St Marys, NSW. The project is located in the Penrith local government area. The proponent is Sydney Water (Yousef Houshiya, Project Manager: Level 12, 1 Smith Street, Parrama a NSW 2150).
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The proposal may be the subject of Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) applica ons made under sec on 90A of the Na onal Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Sydney Water proposes to carry out consulta on with Aboriginal communi es in accordance with the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) Aboriginal cultural heritage consulta on requirements for proponents 2010. Informa on obtained from the consulta on process may be used in the prepara on of AHIP applica ons and will assist OEH in the considera on and determina on of the AHIP applica ons. Kelleher Nigh ngale Consul ng Pty Ltd has been engaged by Sydney Water to facilitate the consulta on process. Sydney Water invites Aboriginal groups and/or Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and/or places at St Marys, NSW to register interest in a process of community consulta on with the contact shown below (on behalf of Sydney Water): Kelleher NighƟngale ConsulƟng Level 10, 25 Bligh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 9232 5373 Fax: 9223 0680
Pressure now on Board
Thanks Phil, whilst it hasn’t been the smoothest of rides you’ve left the club in a very good place (Gus Gould Gone, Weekender April 26). Eight years ago you walked into a rabble, a plan was put in place and we now have facilities, corporate dollars and a squad that is arguably up there with the best! Results (at present) aren’t what we’d hoped for, but that is not your fault, in actuality the current predicament appears to be in spite of your best efforts. PHIL BARBER, VIA FACEBOOK
With Phil Gould now gone from the Penrith Panthers, the pressure will mount on the club’s Board, which backed Ivan Cleary on a five-year deal. It was an extraordinary contract for a coach whose winning record is nothing to write home about and missed the Finals in all but one season during his last stint with the club. I truly hope Penrith are on the verge of a successful era – if they are not, there’s a lot of blood to be spilled. RONALD GREEN, VIA EMAIL
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One positive is all those ignorant morons out there can stop sprouting “5 year plan” every single time. True Penrith fans know what state the club was in when Gould took over and thank him for the job he did of keeping the club alive. ADAM PATTISON, VIA FACEBOOK
I expected Bill Shorten to dominate the election campaign given his lengthy run as Opposition Leader, the time taken to craft policies and his experience in government previously. I am stunned that Scott Morrison is making so much ground during the campaign. In fact, I believe Morrison could win the election – Shorten is coming across as tired, not across the detail and in real trouble. It’s almost akin to the situation at the NSW Election with Michael Daley. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK
When we do win a premiership, Gus can and should take most of the credit. He got the club to where it is today and where it is going in the future. GARY CROSS, VIA FACEBOOK
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The closing date for registraƟon is 17 May 2019. Please be advised that in accordance with OEH requirements, we are required to record the names and contact details of each Aboriginal person who has registered an interest in this project and provide a copy of that record to the relevant OEH office and Local Aboriginal Land Council. If you are registering your interest, please let us know if you do not want your details forwarded to these organisa ons.
gles with sleep and is incapable of working at the moment.” Doug Devlin, the family’s Legatee, started supporting them in 2017 and has
formed a close bond with the couple and their two children Aaliyah and Brienna. “Legacy previously have only looked after widows but since Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan there is a lot more Post Traumatic Stress coming out of it. We lost around 40 bodies in Afghanistan but over 500 soldiers have suicided, so we have a huge link now with young families,” Mr Devlin said. “We try to give families normality; the kids get pocket money, or we can pay for school fees or any out of pocket things they might struggle with. We are also there for the older ones for someone to talk to or contact.” Mrs Hyland is very appreciative of the ongoing support, and admits it was tough to seek help at first. “I’m very much a proud person so I don’t like to ask for anything but Legacy have been great, they don’t push but remind me they are there if we need them,” Mrs Hyland said. “They help out financially with tutoring, dancing and swimming lessons for the girls, which is way more than I expected – it’s amazing. “Every day is hard, but I see glimpses of the old Nikki, he is a good person and I see the parts of him I knew so that keeps us going along with this help for our family.”
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Bargains no more as 2nds World collapses in tough retail market Appliance retailer 2nds World has fallen into administration. Its Penrith store, as well as other stores across New South Wales and Victoria, have been closed and online ordering is no longer available. The retailer made the announcement quietly over the Easter holiday period,
appointing De Vries Tayeh as administrators. While it was originally expected stores would trade for a limited time, it’s understood most have been closed for a number of weeks. 2nds World was privately owned and had been running for more than 35 years. The business specialised in offering
discounted products that were factory seconds, carton damaged or run out stock. The 2nds World website is still running but states: “All stores and online ordering closed until further notice”. The company’s Facebook page has been silent since March and does not mention the current position of the company.
CAN’T MAKE IT ON ELECTION DAY?
Trish Delaney with her family EMILY FESZCZUK
If you know you can’t vote on Saturday 18 May, you can vote early. It’s amazing how powerful a piece of paper can be on election day. If you are an Australian citizen aged 18 years or over, you are required by law to vote. So, if you’re unable to make it to a polling place on election day, you can vote early at an early voting centre or apply for a postal vote. If you are travelling or will be outside the electorate where you are enrolled, you can vote early. There are other reasons you can vote early – visit www.aec.gov.au/early to find out more.
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A new app designed to connect local, like-minded mums is helping to create strong new friendships and a helpful support network. Claremont Meadows mother -of three, Trish Delaney, recently moved to the area from country Victoria and is currently on maternity leave with her six-month-old son, William. She said she was feeling isolated until she discovered the ‘Mush’ app, which is being described by some as Tinder for mums. “When we moved, I thought there would be opportunities for mothers’ groups but I have probably missed that by a small margin, so I was disheartened with how I was going to meet mothers,” Ms Delaney said. “I’m stuck at home, not working currently and my eldest is in high school so I can’t stand around the playground trying to catch other parents, so I was at a bit of a loss but was excited to find the app.” The app is designed for mums to set up a profile with information about themselves and their children that other mums can view and ask daily questions that act as a forum to start talking. Ms Delaney has already seen results in the short time since joining, and is now feeling less isolated. “I’m due to catch up with a girl who lives a few blocks away from me, so we’ve organised a meet up and I’ve made about four connections in a week,” Ms Delaney said. “The more people who are encouraged to jump on and have a look then the bigger the circle becomes and the more opportunities you have to meet mums.” Antoinette Marshall, who was one of the mothers that brought the app from the United Kingdom to Australia, said she is happy that the concept is helping reduce the number of mums feeling lonely. “The app aims to reduce loneliness among new mums and make the experience of motherhood more fun and sociable. Since the launch, hundreds of thousands of mums have become friends as a result,” she said. “In fact between the UK and Australia, Mush has led to two million friendships and 500,000 met-ups. And 100 million bits of advice swapped between mums. We exist to make mums feel happy, supported and connected.”
University praised for work in addressing gender equality and respect for women
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estern Sydney University has been ranked first in the world for its work to address gender
equality. The Times Higher Education organisation measured more than 450 universities from 76 countries on their commitment to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Cheryl Drendrachowski is a business and commerce student and campus coordinator for the Respect.Now.Always. group at Western Sydney University, which is heavily involved in promoting equality at the educational institution. “Respect.Now.Always. came about from the Human Rights Commission on sexual assault and sexual harassment on university campuses in 2017,’’ Ms Drendrachowski said. “The taskforce that I am a part of is put together by the Vice Chancellor where we meet each quarter and make sure the university is held accountable and are adhering to the recommendations put forward from different groups.” Ms Drendrachowski is also president of the SRC and said that you can see gender equality first hand on campus.
Cheryl Drendrachowski at Western Sydney University. Photo: Melinda Jane “There are women’s collectives at each campus, women’s rooms like safe spaces and parents rooms, so more gender
neutral, along with bathrooms we have that are gender neutral now,” she said. “I have been heavily involved, empow-
ered by and mentored by various staff members so the university has been nothing but a showcase of what I would expect from any organisation and with a balance between genders that is inspiring.” Ms Drendrachowski is very proud to be a part of a progressive university, and Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Barney Glover agrees. “We are particularly pleased that our work to open up access to higher education and promoting aspirational pathways for students, something that is so central to the university’s mission, has received such a high distinction, along with our long-established equity and diversity policies that are embedded in the university to promote inclusiveness and workplace diversity and flexibility,” Professor Glover said. “I congratulate the university community on these impressive results. We look forward to continuing this vital work across the university and helping to make a positive difference in both our local and global communities.” With Western Sydney University on top of the list, Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam came in second, followed by the University of Gothenburg, University of Bologna and the University of Worcester in the United Kingdom.
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Penrith icons honoured
John Bateman and Neville Barnier recognised for contribution to western Sydney EMILY FESZCZUK
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wo of Penrith’s community leaders have been honoured during Western Sydney University graduations this week. Former Mayor John Bateman and Neville Barnier have been awarded Community Fellows for their outstanding contribution to the western Sydney region. Mr Bateman is a Founding Partner at Bateman Battersby Lawyers, a successful law firm established in Penrith in 1984. He has been heavily involved in the area for many years through his philanthropic work with a number of community groups and his time in local government. “Growing up in Lalor Park near Blacktown, I have seen western Sydney change dramatically over 60 years in many ways – through population, infrastructure and educational growth including at Western Sydney University,” Mr Bateman said. “Community involvement is a significant step that graduates can take, the thing that struck me during my time in public life as Mayor of Penrith was the contribution that volunteers make to society, it’s unmeasurable.” He said he is very proud of his extensive community involvement which covers
Lawyer and former Mayor, John Bateman sport, medical research, education and law along with charity and the arts. “It’s a great honour to be recognised for making a contribution to western Sydney and it highlights the type of opportunities available in the area for people to make a contribution to their local communities and society,” Mr Bateman said. Mr Barnier has also dedicated his life to
Dedicated community worker Neville Barnier serving people in the community of Penrith. He has a long history working in not- for- profit organisations that help returned servicemen along with people with disabilities. “It’s a great honour and a surprise to be recognised with this award, particularly for my work with the Australian Foundation for Disability, which was based in
Penrith, and my work with the Returned and Services League and Homes for Heroes,” Mr Barnier said. “You get a lot of enjoyment out of community work. “You don’t look for the recognition but it’s about the mateship and companionship and doing something for other people.”
Mayor’s News The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor
Environment is front of mind I’m pleased to say that Penrith City Council has environmental sustainability at the centre of what we do, increasing our use of renewable power sources and minimising costs to allow us to deliver an even better city. So, what are we doing to reduce our impact? We have offset our electricity with eco-friendly options – 10 per cent of Council’s power is now purchased from sustainable sources. We’ve reduced our energy use by switching off non-essential lighting at our facilities and installed solar panels on our buildings, with even more to come. These steps make a difference – during the 2017/2018 period our solar energy production grew by over 60 per cent, and we’re on track to exceed that this year. With these very real cost savings, we can invest in better infrastructure and services for the Penrith community – a better use than day to day running costs. As part of the ‘Lightyears Ahead’ project with the Western Sydney
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Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC), we’re joining forces with our neighbouring councils in a push to “go green”, converting thousands of streetlights to more efficient LED systems. One of our most recent steps is adding a 100 per cent electric Renault Kangoo to our vehicle fleet. The delivery-style ‘eco car’ is being trialled to assess its suitability and real world running costs, and, if it proves successful, we intend to continue in this direction when vehicles need replacement. Keep an eye out around town for the van that says ‘I’m powered by the sun’. As one of the first councils in Sydney to have a fully electric vehicle in the fleet, we’re leading the way when it comes to supporting a sustainable future. These are just some of the steps we have taken to reduce our energy use and move towards renewable energy sources.
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Unique way to honour your mum this Mother’s Day
New meat platter a challenge for even bravest of eaters NICOLA BARTON
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reate a living legacy for your mum and give back to nature at the annual Trees for Mum community event in Penrith. The event, now in its 12th year, lets people plant a tree for their mother or take part with their mums. Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said it continues to provide a wonderful way for the community to remember and celebrate their mum. It also serves a dual purpose with it restoring critical bush land in suburbs.
“Planting a tree is such a simple gesture to honour your mum and can be a very positive and meaningful experience to share with family and friends on Mother’s Day,” Cr Fowler said. “This annual event is also an important opportunity for residents to learn about our local environment and help restore our endangered bushland by planting native trees and shrubs.” The free event is on Sunday, May 12 from 9am to 12pm at Dorothy Radford Reserve in Daniel Parade, St Clair. To ensure there are enough trees for everyone to plant, register your attendance by emailing justine.vella@penrith.city.
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eat lovers rejoice; the Bavarian Penrith is answering your prayers! The popular restaurant, located outside Westfield Penrith, has launched a new BBQ meat platter. The Weekender put the mouth-watering platter to the test last Friday, and we can reveal it’s not for the faint hearted or small stomached. Feeding a minimum of two, you’ll need to grab a friend for this one, as you sink your teeth into a range of tender meats and sides, leaving all those who attempt it in a serious food coma. From meaty pork ribs, spicy pulled pork and smoked pork belly to pretzel buns, grilled corn on the cob and cabbage slaw, you can rest assured there is something for all tastes. So grab a friend and get ready to get your hands dirty, because this is a feast you won’t regret. The BBQ meat platter is available now for $35 per person. A pork platter that features nurnberger pork sizzler, pork knuckle, crispy and smoked pork belly as well as pork bao buns is also on the menu. The Bavarian Penrith is open seven days a week. For more information, visit www.thebavarians.com/the-bavarian.
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Parkinson’s support group offers guidance, advice and a network of help for locals EMILY FESZCZUK
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arkinson’s Disease is the second most common neurological disease in Australia, but it is still misunderstood by much of the wider community. The Nepean Blue Mountains Parkinson’s Support Group aims to provide education and emotional support to sufferers and their carers. Group Leader, Vivienne Ross, joined the group when her husband Barry was diagnosed with the disease and knows firsthand how it can affect people. “When my husband was diagnosed it was a difficult time, it’s shocking to get your head around the fact that they have this disease, that isn’t going to get better. It places financial stresses as usually they end up not being able to work,” Ms Ross said. “It’s a very debilitating disease with a lot of variation in the symptoms with no two Parkinson’s sufferers having the same symptoms, so it’s very hard to diagnose and when it comes, it’s very depressing and crushing for the patient to hear that they have it and there is no cure.” The group meets once a month at Penrith RSL, with guest speakers, and also runs a dance group every week.
Terry King and Vivienne Ross run a local Parkinson’s support group
Ms Ross said the group is informative and supportive, and aims to improve quality of life for those suffering with the disease. “Sufferers get a GP and a specialist to look after them, but they are always looking for extra information and support on day to day things, helpful hints as they often feel isolated and that no one understands what they are going through,” Ms Ross said. “A lot of symptoms are invisible so co-workers and family don’t understand, so we get a lot of questions that doctors don’t always address and we can send them towards different areas for counselling or recommendations.” The group is encouraging anyone who is after support to come along or check out their website. “Our website is designed for people to read, there are videos and links so if they can’t come to the meeting, they can follow up what we are doing and get the word out to Penrith,” Ms Ross said. “Parkinson’s is the type of disease that you might intend to come to the meeting but have a bad day, so if you can’t come you can check on the website and keep updated.’’ For more information on the group and its support services in the local area, visit www.nbmpsg.org.
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Don’t face the battle alone
Great education debate
University and TAFE both have great stories to tell, but which prepares you better? NICOLA BARTON
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t’s the age- old debate, university or TAFE? Glenmore Park resident Ron Rocio is living proof that it doesn’t matter where you study and says as long as you put the hard yards in, you can reach success. The Weekender checked in with Mr Rocio when he was first offered his job at the Financial Planning Association of Australia midway through last year. Now, well on the path to his dream career, he has already had two promotions and credits this to the knowledge and skills he picked up during a Bachelor of Applied Commerce he studied at TAFE. “From last year to now it has been a big change, from monitoring policies and standards to getting to apply what I studied in TAFE and being promoted to Technical Education Coordinator has been a big move, it’s exciting,” Mr Rocio said. Mr Rocio said his time at TAFE helped make the transition into the workforce easier. “Even though I was a new grad, I was really able to adapt quickly because of the thought process and problem solving skills that I learnt during TAFE,” he said. Prior to his TAFE studies, Mr Rocio studied at a university in the Philippines where he completed another Bachelor’s degree.
Mr Rocio said the two had stark differences in the way the content was delivered with university more theory- based and TAFE a lot more practical, the latter making him well and truly prepared for his career. “If I compare my university degree, when I transitioned into the workplace it was hard, there were growing pains but when I studied here, although it was a very different industry, I felt very ready,” he said. “It doesn’t matter where you study, both institutions will give you a quality education, it is just a different experience and ways of passing on the knowledge.” In his role as Technical Education Coordinator, he coordinates in the development and delivery of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program. Mr Rocio said he is proud of how far he has come in such a short time and encourages those wanting to further their studies to consider TAFE as an option. “At the end of the day what really matters is how you as an individual or new professional will really attack the challenges working in a professional environment,” he said. “Even if you go to the best university in the world, if you don’t care, your fancy university degree can’t help you.” University or TAFE? Your view: Email news@westernweekender.com.au.
Ron Rocio has studied at both university and TAFE, and says both have their merits
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DODDS At the end of this preview, you’ll note that I’ve once again tipped the Penrith Panthers to win. And no, it’s not because I’ve allowed the heart to overrule the head or have looked at the NRL ladder upside down, it’s genuine belief that Ivan Cleary’s men are on the verge of turning things around. I believe this weekend could be the start of the 2019 competition working itself out. There were hints of it last weekend – Canberra showed glimpses of their inconsistent form from recent years, Parramatta were exposed by the Knights and the Broncos found themselves back firmly in the winners’ circle. There are seven clubs that have only won two matches this season and if you
don’t believe that a few of those teams will play Finals football at the end of the year, then you’re essentially arguing that the top eight is all but locked and loaded, with only ninth placed Cronulla (currently on three wins) a chance of sneaking in. Rugby league fans have a tendency to judge their teams in March or April when in reality the competition is only just getting warmed up. There are teams in the top eight who won’t be there come September and others on just two wins right now who will be fighting for the ultimate prize. Now it’s up to Penrith to ensure they are one of those teams. The Panthers produced probably their best performance of the season last Friday night and while they didn’t get the chocolates in the end, it wasn’t through lack of effort. Had a few 50/50 calls gone Penrith’s way, the result may have been entirely
TRIPLE M ABC 702 different and the side walked off the park surely feeling like they were edging closer to their best form. Saturday’s trip to Wagga to play fourth placed Canberra is no easy task, but the neutral venue will add to Penrith’s chances, with GIO Stadium not a factor and the Viking Clap most likely downgraded to a soft applause. Canberra’s form has been strong to start the season but against Manly last Sunday they fell into some old habits, and despite holding a 12- 0 lead early in the game weren’t able to capitalise on what they’d built. Even with Daly Cherry-Evans off the field, Manly managed to wrestle momentum from the Raiders and Ricky Stuart’s side never got it back. For Penrith this weekend, being on top early is critical. While the Raiders have plenty of points in them and can certainly put back to back tries on the board quickly,
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they often get frustrated into silly errors when things don’t go their way and can be squeezed out of matches purely by the enthusiasm and structure of their opposition. It sounds simple, but the more Penrith can starve the Raiders of possession the better. Kick to the corners, force scrum feeds, earn repeat sets. When Canberra does have the footy, the Panthers will need to be tight – especially in the middle where the Raiders have dominated many sides this season. Penrith will of course send much of their attack down the left, hoping Viliame Kikau can spark points. I’m confident the Panthers are on the verge of some strong form that will result in some crucial wins, but nobody can deny that time is running out. It’s time to stand up and deliver – right across the park. Tip: Panthers by 10
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PANTHER RUMBLINGS
with the Masked Panther
BURNING BUZZ Penrith five-eighth James Maloney
has shamed Daily Telegraph reporter Phil Rothfield on Twitter, forcing ‘Buzz’ into a two-day social media hiatus and into an embarrassing backdown. It came after Rothfield used his ‘What’s The Buzz’ column last weekend to claim Maloney was not happy about being dumped as Penrith captain and was likely to quit the club at the end of the season. Maloney hit back, saying: “If u wanna write an article Phil feel free to pick up the phone and call me like every other journalist does before making up blatant lies”. Maloney said any suggestion he was unhappy about losing the captaincy was “bull***t”. On ‘NRL 360’, Rothfield tried to backtrack on his original comments and later phoned Maloney to clear the air.
everybody could fit on the flight – the club’s media manager Evan Sieff and photographer Jeff Lambert have been assigned a lengthy road trip. We hope somebody has organised the snacks.
Former Panthers captain Peter Wallace
appears to be having a tough time staying off the field. Now one of the club’s trainers, Wallace has been fined several times by the NRL for being on the field too long or at the wrong time during matches.
As I reported a couple of weeks ago,
Nathan Cleary remains the top contender for the Blues’ halfback spot for this year’s Origin series, despite his questionable form this season. Blues coach Brad Fittler last weekend confirmed that Cleary and James Maloney remain the front-runners for the halves spots, but admitted he wanted to see some sharp improvement from both. I’m told Maloney is still the most likely of the duo to miss out, with Fittler believing Cleary will be his longterm number 7.
There’s a big rumour doing the rounds
at the moment about Tyrone Peachey wanting to return to Penrith. Peachey wanted to stay at the Panthers beyond last season but in the end stuck by his word to join the Gold Coast Titans on a lucrative deal. With Ivan Cleary back at the helm and Phil Gould now out of the picture, Peachey’s return to the foot of the Mountains would not be totally out of the question.
Talking of player movements, I’d
expect Dylan Edwards to be playing NRL elsewhere by the end of the season. With Caleb Aekins coming into the Penrith side last weekend, it would appear Edwards is suddenly the club’s third choice fullback and now faces a tough road back into first grade.
Talking of Gould, it didn’t take him
long to clear out his office at Panthers after his sudden departure last week. That’s mainly because he didn’t have an office, or even a desk for that matter. Gould did all his work on his trusty mobile phone.
Phil Gould is adamant that the club is
in good hands despite his exit. In his column for The Sun-Herald, Gus said: “Our current board of directors are an amazing group of men: all true Penrith people, all tremendously successful in their own right, now lending their passion and expertise to the Panthers. The club is in very good hands. These people, led by Chairman Dave O’Neill and Panthers Group Chief Executive Brian Fletcher, will guide Panthers towards what I’m sure will be a long and prosperous future.”
Spotted: Panthers captain James Ta-
mou grabbing a pizza and a can of Sunkist at Glenmore Park Domino’s last Saturday night.
James Maloney’s message to Phil Rothfield
Spotted: Former Panthers halfback
Security at Panthers Stadium had to deal with an unusual situation last Friday night when a fan smuggled a pet poodle into the ground in her handbag. Word is the dog doesn’t like being left alone and the die-hard supporter didn’t want to miss the crucial clash against the Rabbitohs, so she brought the pet along with her. After a brief discussion, the fan was escorted out of the ground.
The Panthers opted to fly to Wagga for
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Saturday’s game against Canberra instead of endure a five hour bus trip. But not
Jamie Soward switching codes and enjoying the hospitality at the Western Sydney Wanderers’ awards night on Tuesday.
There was an unusual situation when
Tyrone May faced court in Penrith on Wednesday morning. The magistrate assigned to the case, Geoff Hiatt, has removed himself from future involvement with the matter. Mr Hiatt is the son of John Hiatt, a retired magistrate who spent many years on the Panthers’ Board.
Hooker Sione Katoa submitted an
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FEATURE
FISH IN FORM: BEST ON FIELD NATHAN
TAYLOR While the Panthers have copped a fair bit of warranted criticism to start the year, one player that should be excluded from the wrath of fans is Penrith’s own raging bull James Fisher-Harris. Now in his fourth year of first grade, the 23- year- old has been Penrith’s standout forward – if not player – in the opening seven rounds. Not only is he leading the club in tackles made and decoy runs but he’s also Penrith’s equal leading try scorer with two – not bad for a forward who only scored five tries in his three seasons prior. Speaking with Extra Time on Monday, Fisher-Harris said he made it his mission in the pre- season to improve all areas of his game. “Ivan and I had a talk in the pre-season about getting better in pretty much all aspects,” he said. “I’m just trying to do my thing out there,
just trying to step up and get better each year. I feel I’m still learning every week but I’m getting more confident and the body is feeling good.” While the New Zealand product is leading the way for his side, things aren’t quite going Penrith’s way this season – dropping their third straight game last Friday night. Fisher- Harris labelled the season so far “frustrating”, however he can see the light at the end of the tunnel. “I reckon we are getting better and better each week but we’re still not getting the win,” he said. “I feel we’ve been getting closer these last three weeks, it’s just one last pass or something like that. It’s frustrating but that’s footy. It’s good that it’s early and we still have time.” The Panthers returned to training on Monday, looking to build on what has been a relatively strong few weeks despite not collecting any competition points. They’ll face a rejuvenated Canberra Raiders side this Saturday afternoon, who will be looking to bounce back following a
James Fisher-Harris in action against Souths last week. Photo: Melinda Jane surprise loss to the Manly Sea Eagles last weekend. Fisher-Harris said there’s no doubt that Ricky Stuart’s side will be dangerous. “Canberra have some good players and made some purchases,” Fisher- Harris said.
“Their English boys have been pretty good for them and they’ve always been a dangerous team.” The match between the Panthers and Canberra will be played at McDonalds Park in Wagga this Saturday afternoon from 3pm.
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FEATURE Caleb Aekins. Photo: Melinda Jane
SURPRISE STAR AEKINS MAKES THE MOST OF NRL OPPORTUNITY NATHAN
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When Caleb Aekins moved from the Northland region of New Zealand to the suburbs of Penrith as a teenager back in 2016, he never envisioned his career going further than the now defunct National Youth Competition (NYC). Staying with Shane Elford and his family in the famed ‘Panther House’ in Cranebrook, Aekins was just one of several young kids living a long way from home, dreaming of a career in rugby league. “When I came over as a 17-year-old, I was just happy to play U20s. I thought if that’s how far my career goes, I’ll be able to go back home and tell all my friends that I played U20s,” Aekins told Extra Time. “I came over as a centre but moved to fullback in my last year of the NYC. I then got offered a development contract to
train with the first grade side and midway through last year I had a few more years added to my deal.” Aekins’ sheer talent and ability saw his career extend further than the Holden Cup when he made his surprise NRL debut back in July 2018. His debut match against Cronulla made headlines across the league after the then 20-year-old ran for a record-breaking 303 metres – the most by any player on debut in NRL history. Last Friday Aekins made his longawaited return to the NRL and he didn’t disappoint. With Dylan Edwards out of favour and Dean Whare injured, a backline reshuffle saw Dallin Watene-Zelezniak switch from fullback to centre, with Aekins the new number one. “I was very happy to get the call-up again to play and just to be in the NRL environment again was awesome,” Aekins said. “I was very surprised to get picked, it
“I WAS VERY SURPRISED TO GET PICKED, IT WAS VERY UNEXPECTED BUT WELCOMED”
was very unexpected but welcomed. I was hoping I’d break my way in somehow, but I didn’t think it would be so early.” Despite Penrith losing to South Sydney in a thriller, Aekins enjoyed a strong second outing in the top grade – notching up an impressive 224 metres. He’s once again been selected at fullback for this weekend’s season defining game against the Canberra Raiders. Aekins said he’s receiving plenty of feedback from his fellow teammates and coach Ivan Cleary leading into the match. “Ivan just tells me to play my game and back myself. If I see an opportunity I should take it, just like I would in the lower grades,” he said. “My teammates have been similar; Jimmy Maloney and Nathan Cleary help me out a lot. Everyone has the same message – just play your game, do what you do and keep it simple.” Aekins is signed until the end of 2020.
Panthers missing an x-factor
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wo wins from seven games, with only the For and Against points differential stopping them from being on the very bottom of the ladder, is not what was expected of the Panthers when the various premiership contenders were being scrutinised back in February. Ivan Cleary had returned to finish the job he began in 2012 and the talented roster at his disposal looked ready to realise the potential they’d shown over a number of seasons. But instead of announcing themselves as a legitimate premiership prospect over the opening two months of the season, the Panthers have stumbled out of the gates and lurched from one off-field distraction to the next. Throw in a pre- season injury to one of the game’s most damaging forwards, Viliame Kikau, and you can find a number of reasons as to why Penrith is behind the eight ball before we reach Round 8. You can suggest all the above in explaining how the Panthers are 14th on the ladder, but there’s something more than just injuries and front office chess games
Under pressure: Penrith coach Ivan Cleary. Photo: Melinda Jane that has the club in this very difficult predicament. There’s something missing – an x-factor that won the day in so many games over
the past two seasons – that just isn’t there at the moment. It was tough for the team to overcome the loss of Matt Moylan in 2018, and
while James Maloney did a great job in giving the attack direction, if you throw in the added loss of Tyrone Peachey for 2019 there’s suddenly a sizable portion of unpredictability that the Panthers can no longer call on. It’s impossible to teach what Moylan and Peachey are able to do when they decide to back themselves, and it’s that burst of brilliance that seems to be missing in the first half of the season. Sure, James Maloney and Nathan Cleary can reel off the set plays and second-man options with the best of them, but with the defence of most teams so well-drilled, it’s hard to crack the line unless you can bring a little bit of something other than the meat- and- potatoes attacking sets we see teams run through time and again. Kikau, with his ability to burst through brick walls on the left- hand- side of the field, can’t be the lone way of finding the tryline if the Panthers are to be a serious title contender. They need to find the sort of x- factor that Moylan and Peachey provided the team, and fast, before the competition big guns disappear over the horizon.
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Why rugby league must abandon ANZ Stadium
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NZ Stadium, the home of the 2000 Olympics, has been the venue for some of the greatest achievements in Australian sporting history. Cathy Freeman’s gold in the 400 at the Sydney Games, Penrith’s amazing 2003 NRL Grand Final victory and the Socceroos’ 2006 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay are particularly fond memories. However, the end has arrived for ANZ Stadium when it comes to NRL club matches. The NRL needs to insist clubs no longer play regular season matches at the stadium, it is causing too much embarrassment for the game. 6,711 fans turned up to watch Canterbury play North Queensland last week. 6,711 in a stadium that holds 85,000! Yes the 6pm Friday night timeslot is not popular and the Bulldogs were playing an out of town team, however just days after the magnificent Western Sydney Stadium was opened in Parramatta, a crowd of 6,711 is beyond acceptable. The ground has never been suitable for rectangular sport.
Empty seats at ANZ Stadium have become a common sight. Photo: Megan Dunn
No seat feels close to the action. Even high priced seats on the sideline feel miles away from the players. The atmosphere is nonexistent in almost all games outside State of Origin and Grand Finals, and even then fans can hardly see the action. Parramatta’s Western Sydney Stadium sets a new benchmark and is proof the State Government needs to do more than just renovate ANZ Stadium, it needs to be demolished. If the Sydney Football Stadium wasn’t good enough, ANZ certainly isn’t. So far details of a new look ANZ Stadium are sketchy and even when it is renovated it will still be far too big. Time for NRL clubs to leave Olympic Park for big events and go back to grounds fans actually want to attend. 6,711 fans turning out last Friday night proves it. ANZ Stadium has served rugby league very well, but it is time to part ways, at least for the regular club competition. Should clubs walk away from ANZ Stadium? Send your thoughts to news@ westernweekender.com.au.
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Picture tells a thousand words With clubs fighting for survival in the NRL’s planned 14 team competition for the year 2000, there was plenty of focus on Penrith and its future. Merger talks with Parramatta took place, and it seemed that the Panthers’ chances of being included in the new competition were somewhat shaky. With the battle for survival on, the gloves were well and truly off – and during this period, a bitter war with the Sydney Roosters would erupt. Penrith believed that some clubs were claiming higher crowds than were actually at matches – a major issue given crowd numbers were part of the criteria that would help decide the 14 teams for 2000. During this period, Roosters boss Nick Politis called Penrith a “club in crisis”, words that would spark a major drama and scandal in the game. An angry Panthers boss Roger Cowan dispatched photographer Neil Billington to opposition grounds to photograph attendances. It was a covert operation designed to expose the flaw of the NRL’s criteria and its crowd component. When Billington was sent to the Sydney Football Stadium to photograph a Roosters game, stunning revelations were made.
Billington took photographs at specific times during the game and handed them over to a “counting cross- functional team” who, using magnifying glasses, counted every single person in every bay of the ground. The tally the team came up with was compared to the crowd figures submitted by the Roosters to the NRL, and there significant discrepancies. The Panthers leaked the findings to the major papers, and the story – even before the days of Twitter and Facebook – went viral. It became the biggest story in the game for days, if not weeks. Roosters marketing boss Richard Fisk fumbled and bumbled his way through an explanation – trying to claim that everyone must have been in corporate boxes or in the toilet when the photographer was snapping away. But then came the smoking gun – Billington had photographed a woman at the Roosters’ turnstile popping the same entry ticket in and out of the turnstile. The game was up. There’s many reasons why Penrith survived the 2000 cull and others didn’t – but the episode of Billington’s photos and Penrith’s shrewd detective work proved how fickle the criteria was and how it could be exploited.
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0.3 per cent bump to a 4.1 per cent share while over at the ABC, where Andrew Moore leads the NRL coverage, a 0.1 per cent boost helped them to a 7.4 per cent share of the market.
with multi-million dollar recruit Shaun Johnson to miss a month of football with a torn hamstring. Johnson, who joined the Sharks from the Warriors this season, picked up the injury during last Saturday’s loss to the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
Still on radio, two stations came out of Tuesday’s ratings survey a little concerned. Macquarie Sports Radio is still struggling to find its place in the market, while Triple M is having difficulty trying to match the glory days of the NRLfocused Grill Team at breakfast and Dan Ginnane’s Rush Hour in the evening.
The NRL’s Graham Annesley says a
controversial penalty awarded to Melbourne late in last week’s game against the Warriors, which allowed them to level the scores and eventually go on and win, should not have been awarded. However, Annesley defended the referees and said they had to make a difficult split second decision.
It’s been denied by Queensland coach
Brisbane’s Kodi Nikorima may have
played his last game for the club. The halfback is being chased by the New Zealand Warriors and it’s understood the Kiwi club has tabled a mouthwatering offer for his services. There has been some suggestions that Nikorima has already farewelled his Brisbane teammates.
Betting agencies seem to think it’s
a three horse race for the premiership this season. SportsBet has the Sydney Roosters at the short odds of $3.20 to go
2GB’s Continuous Call Team continues to dominate the radio ratings back to back and win this year’s title, with Melbourne at $5.00 and the Rabbitohs at $6.00. It’s a huge gap back to the Brisbane Broncos who despite struggling for form this season are equal fourth favourite at $15.00, alongside Canberra and St GeorgeIllawarra.
The return of the NRL gave 2GB, the ABC and Triple M a boost in the latest radio ratings. 2GB’s weekend programming went up 0.8 per cent to a 14.5 per cent share of the market, with the Continuous Call Team continuing to dominate the available audience. Triple M had a slight
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Kevin Walters, but speculation is mounting that Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith could come out of representative retirement to play for the Maroons this year. Queensland has serious injury concerns and may send the SOS out to Smith, especially now that Daly CherryEvans, who had ankle surgery this week, has joined the injury list.
The Bulldogs have moved quickly to
lock up the services of Jayden Okunbor by extending the contract of the big winger by a further two years, keeping him at Belmore until the end of the 2021 season.
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imeoin is acclaimed as one of the best live stand-up comedy masters, and he is inviting everyone to join him in Penrith to watch him do what he does best in his new show, ‘Result!’ Jimeoin says there’s plenty of work that goes into his comedy. “I enjoy writing material, coming up with material and figuring out where the joke is, taking time to craft it,” he told the Weekender. “It is difficult in some ways but so enjoyable coming up with a new show, I don’t
really do TV, I just do live stand-up then that gets a following, so you are expected to like my stuff.” He said he sources his material from everything around him, hoping it relates to his audience. “I cover every topic under the sun except for politics and I don’t stay on anything for too long, when you go to a pub you don’t stay on any conversation for too long, so I drift around a fair bit,’’ Jimeoin said. “It’s everyday life so things we can all relate to, my own shortcomings more than anything else, so then that way people can see their own shortcomings by me first making fun of myself.’’
He doesn’t see any gig being too small and still loves perfecting his performing. “Panthers is not a small gig, it’s a big room that holds a fair amount of people and I really like the club scene in Sydney, we don’t have it in Melbourne,” Jimeoin said. “Gigs are gigs really but you have to get it going, the trick to good stand up is to do it a lot, if you do it a hell of a lot you get really good at it.” Jimeoin isn’t worried about getting laughs about his witty observations and can guarantee a charming night for all. “Rarely I do some jokes that don’t get laughs but I have some sort of insurance policy for that as I have jokes that I know
work really well, so I pull those out to get it going,’’ Jimeoin said. “I don’t try to force people to see my shows, I’m not a politician. I can’t sell myself but if they want to come for a good night that gets them out of the house then why not.’’ With new material and plenty of great topics up his sleeve, a night with Jimeoin at Panthers later this month should be on your must-do list. Jimeoin will be performing live at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Friday, May 31 at 8pm. Tickets are from $46.65. To book or for more information, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit penrithpanthers. com.au.
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DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 DJ Nino Brown – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Shadow Boxer Angels & Rose Tattoo Tribute – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Cinco De Mayo – O’ Donoghues Free entry, 7pm 4735 5509 Too Many Guitars – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 No Brakes – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Be More Chill The Joan, 4723 7611 Friday, May 3, 8pm, From $37
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Pay What You Want Day – Percy Plunkett Free entry, 7am 4721 8947 Odd Couple – John Lees Centre From $20, 7pm 4735 5422 Jade Hurley – Penrith Panthers Free entry for members, 7pm 1800 061 991 Be More Chill – The Joan From $37, 2pm & 8pm 4723 7611 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002
Big Swing Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 All Access 80s – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Nickelback Show Tribute – St Marys RSL Free entry, 9pm 9623 6555 Marina Prior & David Hobson – Blue Buddy Holly & The Beatles The Joan, 4723 7611 Saturday, May 4, 8pm, From $55
Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $34.95, 2pm 4723 5050 Partysonic – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 One Hit Wonders – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Florence King & Kerrie Erwin Psychic Show – Blacktown Workers From $36, 7.30pm 9830 0600 Rock City Saints – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Nite Train – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Live DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 The Frocks – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 Gravity – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050 Relay For Life – Penrith Paceway Free entry, 10am 9354 2000
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High Tea – Mulgoa Valley Receptions $55, 12pm 0402 109 602 Rave On – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 20th Century Musical Giants – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $20, 2pm 4723 5050 Backlash Duo – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444
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Rave On – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Odd Couple John Lees Centre, 4735 5422 Saturday, May 11, 7pm, From $20
Oz Icons – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Rough Diamond – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 The Vallies – Blacktown Workers From $15, 8pm 9830 0600 Chris Drummond Duo – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Frocks – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 9pm 8822 2444 Crawl File – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1384
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Out Of Salem – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Matchbox – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211
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The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mother’s Day – O’ Donoghues Free entry, 8am 4735 5509 Ring to find out what’s on offer Emad Younan – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 Marina Prior & David Hobson Rooty Hill RSL, 9625 5500 Sunday, May 12, 2pm, From $35
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Penrith Museum of Printing Saturdays from 10am-2pm Pen Paceway • 0415 625 573 Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am
Relay For Life returns to Penrith this weekend Come down to Penrith Paceway on Saturday, May 4 from 10am for Relay For Life. The fundraising event for the Cancer Council aims to raise awareness and vital funds for patients and their families. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the entertainment and performances on the main stage, ceremonies to honour cancer sufferers with plenty of activities throughout the day, and a spectacular fireworks display to end the night. There will be plenty to do to support and help the teams with reaching their goals so bring everyone along to check it out!
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Camel racing and more kids activities will be held at Penrith Paceway on Saturday, May 11 from 4pm. Gold coin entry. Call 1300 385 838.
History and nature lovers can enjoy the Nepean Gorge five-hour discovery cruise on Saturday, May 11 from 10am. Call 4733 1274.
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Celebrate enchanting music at The Joan on May 18 EMILY FESZCZUK
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he incredible music of Andrew Lloyd Webber will be celebrated in ‘Music of the Night’ in Penrith. The enchanting musical and visual spectacular is presented by highly acclaimed pianist and vocalist Joey Fimmano. Joey debuted on Australian TV with award- winning performances on the piano and has matured into one of Australia’s finest performers. He is accompanied by star performer Dexter Villa and leading soprano Jessica Di Bartolo, to recreate all the classics. The show features music from ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Cats’, ‘Les Miserables’, along with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, and ‘West Side Story’.
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10–18 May 2019 They also cover artists like Andrea Bocelli and Barbra Streisand, in an enjoyable evening with wonderful renditions. The show is full of grandeur and Australian talent that will leave you feeling uplifted and exhilarated. ‘Music of the Night’ will be on at The Joan on Saturday, May 18 at 8pm. Tickets are from $39.90. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.
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is perfectly done with their collection of authentic instruments to replicate the sound of their tracks such as ‘All My Loving’, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘Please Please Me’. These renowned artists breathe life back into over 40 huge hits one after the other in an exciting event that will have you dancing in the aisle the whole time. You won’t want to miss this! ‘Buddy Holly and The Beatles: An International Tribute’ will be on at The Joan this Saturday, May 4 at 8pm. Tickets are from $55. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.
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At the movies... The ultimate superhero movie AVENGERS: ENDGAME ++++ 3 hours, 1 min EMILY FESZCZUK
After the epic and devastating events in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ we pick up with the remaining Avengers assembling to figure out a way to reverse Thanos’ actions, bring back their allies and restore the planet. This film is the culmination of years of different movies and characters. While you can feel it is a threehour movie, which some say is too long, you are engrossed with every plot line tying up; which means it’s definitely more suited to those in the know and not a casual film-goer popping in to the series late. The more invested you are in the comic book series’ the better as
there’s plenty of payoffs for those who can pick up on the clues. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will make you laugh, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) will make you cry along with the other favourites like Captain America, Hulk and Black Widow. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo have done a brilliant job drawing the story out until it links together. The movie is full of twists and turns that leads to an epic battle scene that is needed to try to save the universe. It does not disappoint and is executed to such a high level of quality. ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a must-see regardless of if you are a hard- core Marvel fan or not.
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Ê 10 has confirmed ‘Celebrity Name Game’, hosted by Grant Denyer, will premiere on Monday, May 13 at 6pm. The show sees everyday Aussies paired with guest celebrities in a race against the clock to correctly identify pop culture icons. ‘Celebrity Name Game’ replaces fellow game show ‘Pointless’, which was a diabolical failure for 10. Ê Channel Nine is still scouting for locations for its upcoming second season of ‘Love Island’. The first season was filmed in Mallorca in Spain, but due to costs and logistics, production is set to be moved closer to home. Fiji was on the top of producers’ lists but the Fiji government is allegedly concerned about the ‘sleazy tone’ of the program. An island off Queensland is understood to be another option. ‘Love Island’ will air later this year. Ê 10 has announced new eight-part comedy series ‘Mr Black’ will premiere on Tuesday, May 7 at 8.30pm. Stephen Curry (no, not the NBA star) plays 48-year-old Mr Black, a recently retired, old-school sports journalist, whose mortality is staring him in the face.
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Ê ‘NCIS’ fans will be happy to learn that spin-off programs ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ have been renewed by CBS in the US. Both shows air on 10. Foxtel has announced season seven of Aussie prison drama ‘Wentworth’ will premiere on FOX Showcase on Tuesday, May 28 at 8.30pm. The 10-part series opens with the prison on the brink of imploding as the fiery confrontation between two emerging titans, Rita and Marie is imminent.
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Ê In anticipation of the return of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ later this year, Channel Seven is currently airing the latest series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ on Thursday nights. The first episode premiered yesterday. ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, which previ-
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Ê Fans will be delighted to hear that ‘The 100’ and ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ have been greenlit for further seasons. Both shows air on FOX8. Ê Sad news for fans of Drew Barrymore’s Netflix show ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ after it was axed following three seasons. This show was one of my favourites, so it’s fair to say I’m pretty annoyed! Ê 10’s smash hit ‘Have You Been Paying Attention?’ will return on Monday, May 13. Tom Gleisner is back as host and will be joined by series regulars Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang, along with special guests.
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Avoid getting stuck in a static way of thinking and a routine way of behaving. Mercury and Uranus connect in your sign, which shakes up preconceived ideas and you’ll find a current situation will suddenly become much more fluid than you previously thought. As activist Bono said: “The world is more malleable than you think, and it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape”. So get busy Bulls!
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Twins love to chat but you can have trouble walking your talk. On Monday, Mercury transits into earthy Taurus, which will help to steady your quicksilver mind. Then – on Wednesday and Thursday – Mercury pairs up with Uranus, which could lead to a brilliant lightbulb moment and a personal breakthrough! So hopefully you’ll be able to initiate practical and productive changes, as you turn an idea into a workable project.
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Venus and Jupiter could send a lucky break your way … especially involving paid or volunteer work. But are you making the most of the opportunities that are buzzing around at the moment? Don’t be a bashful Crab! Step up to the professional plate and show others what you are really capable of. When it comes to social media and networking, avoid procrastinating.
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Mercury and Uranus pair up in your career zone, so innovative thinking and creative brainstorming will take you far. This week certainly has the potential to boost your intuition, ignite your imagination and stretch your work muscles … as long as you keep your bull**** detector set on high. If you give insincere sweettalkers the flick and accept ambitious challenges with a sparkling smile, then you could experience a stunning success.
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This week the planets activate your creativity and work zones, which encourage you to improvise and be as spontaneous as possible. Then the creative cream will really rise to the top! Other suitable outlets for your fiery energy are vigorous sport, extreme travel or a personal passion project. Venus and Jupiter could also send a fabulous opportunity in your direction. Make sure you reach out and grab it otherwise it will just pass you by.
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Virgos thrive on a robust and reliable daily routine. But this week a trip, holiday, domestic matter or close relationship is likely to veer off in a totally unexpected direction. So do your best to be open to timetable changes and keep your adaptability muscles well-flexed. On Wednesday and Thursday, Mercury boosts your brain power and Venus revitalises your confidence.
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This week Mercury and Uranus amplify your avant-garde nature and rev up your restless streak. So you’ll feel like introducing some major changes but don’t jump in and just make things worse! Be careful that the modifications you instigate are a progressive improvement on what you are replacing. Inspiration for the week comes from fellow Aquarian, writer Lewis Carroll: “I can’t go back to yesterday, because I was a different person then”.
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As I sat on the edge of the jetty hypnotised by the combination of sunshine, mammoth mountain peaks and the deep blue glassy waters of the magnificent Lake Wakatipu, it would have been easy to completely drift into a complete state of bliss. Luckily for me I was snapped out of it by the horn of my approaching ride and my focus was now directed towards the iconic splendour of the TSS Earnslaw cutting its way through the glistening waters of the lake. An Earnslaw cruise is just one of the wonderful adventures available from the family- owned and operated Real Journeys (www.realjourneys.co.nz) in New Zealand’s Otago region. Today I was exploring the half day trip across the lake to the historic Walter Peak High Country Farm. As she steamed closer towards the dock the sight was not only an impressive one, but also thought provoking. I wondered about her previous lives prior to her being saved from being scuttled by the current owners in 1968. Once onboard it was like stepping back in time and the Lady of the Lake’s past was revealed. Built in 1912, the same year as Titanic (gladly that’s where the comparisons end), The Earnslaw was an essential part
of keeping isolated farming communities of the lake and the real world connected. Transporting sheep, cattle, supplies and yes even passengers over many years. The photos in the Fo’c’sle gallery in the ship’s bow gave me a real sense of her former glory and seeing the crew and the engines in full flight with its hissing and whirring from the viewing deck made me appreciate being a passenger. Those lads were working that’s for sure. Being aboard the only coal fired passenger steamship in the Southern Hemisphere was a real treat and when the captain called for more power and the crew jumped to attention and shovelled coal into the hungry fireboxes like men possessed, it certainly was a sight to regard. Even if you have no interest in history, I trust you will be impressed by this 50m maritime marvel of yesteryear. I nabbed a local Pinot from the well supplied café and bar and took a stroll on deck to witness a marvel of another kind. Mother nature! What a glorious beast it is. As we cruised across the lake you could not help but be overawed by the surrounding alpine scenic brilliance that surrounded you. The enormity makes you feel a little insignificant actually. New Zealand is without doubt one of the most beautiful countries on the planet and Queenstown certainly carries that veil well. Pulling into Walter Peak unexpectedly became another ‘wow’ moment as the grandeur of the Colonel’s Homestead
was exposed in all its glory and I was excited to jump ship and inspect it more intently. That was partly due to the fact I knew a little about its past and wanted to know more and I had skipped breakfast to indulge in what my local Queenstown mates had told me was one of the most amazing gourmet BBQ lunches in existence, so I may have been a little overzealous about plundering it. Before I could get my choppers around that number we were entertained with a little farming knowledge and a sheep shearing demonstration. Being an Aussie with a general knowledge of farm life this was rather interesting in a way, especially the differences with high country farming. What I found more intriguing was watching the reactions of the visitors from distant shores. They were totally fascinated, which in turn made for some intense people watching from me. You habitually forget what may be something ordinary to you might be almost alien to someone else. Seeing those reactions can often be priceless. With the aroma of the BBQ enticing me like Homer Simpson to a donut, I took a leisurely stroll (I ran) through the gardens up to the main homestead for the lunch bell had rung. Finally, there it was in all its glory. The holy grail of lunches. Everything I had heard about this scrumptious feast was true and it was finally right there in front of me for all my senses to entangle with. First to catch my eye was the Antipasto selection with all your favourites, freshly baked breads and rolls that definitely looked tempting, but I had other plans for filling my belly. When we are dealing with such an expansive array of this nature, I say bread is unnecessary gut luggage! The star of the show was now in full sight when I was lured to the Brazilian styled BBQ, which was blazing with local Cadrona Lamb, Canterbury Pork and Southland Beef and Zamora local snags, all being cooked to perfection. What a brilliant adventure, and when you are in Queenstown, you simply must get on this one. Make sure you check out Real Journeys website too, as I mentioned this is just one of many awesome exploits that they can deliver for you. Scott McRae is The Travelling Guy. www. thetravellingguy.com. Follow his travels @ scottythetravellingguy on Instagram and Facebook.
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It’s important to have your pet’s lumps and bumps checked... Cancer is a word that no pet owner wants to hear. However, cancer is a term that can mean a lot of different things. Tumour and neoplasia are other words commonly used to describe cancers. Cancers can be broadly divided into being either benign or malignant. Benign cancers are generally slow growing non- invasive cancers, that do not spread to other tissues. Whereas malignant cancers are rapidly growing, invasive to surrounding tissues and can spread to other areas in the body through the blood or lymph system. How is cancer diagnosed? Diagnostic testing depends on the location of the cancer. Fine needle aspirates remove a small number of cells using a needle and syringe. Lumps on or under the skin can often be easily sampled in a conscious animal. Cancers within the organs may be sampled with ultrasound guidance, but often requires sedation or anaesthesia. Aspirates can enable us to know if surgery is required and what surgical margins are required. Aspirates will not always give enough information for complete diagnosis and surgical biopsy may be advised.
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Surgical biopsy involves surgically removing the cancer and sending the entire lump for histopathology. Do only malignant cancers need to be surgically removed? Depending on the cancer it may not be possible to determine if a cancer is benign or malignant until it is surgically removed. Slow growing lumps can still affect quality of life especially if they become ulcerated, infected, are painful or are in locations that affect mobility. The benefit of a surgical biopsy is that the cancer can be removed, the cancer can be graded and the surgical margins can be assessed. In a lot of cases surgical biopsy and lump removal can remove the cancer entirely and surgical treatment is curative. Some cancers start in areas like the mouth, bones or body organs. Depending on the location aggressive surgery may be required like limb amputation or removal of some or all of an organ. What is grading? Once a cancer is surgically removed a pathologist can determine what type of cancer it is and whether it is benign or malignant. If a cancer is malignant it can be further classified by grading. A high- grade cancer is generally more aggressive, more likely to have spread to other tissues and more likely to regrow despite surgical removal.
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How much time do you spend focusing on your faith... At the end of your day, do you fall into your lounge wondering; “Where has the time gone?” A study by Roy Morgan Research can tell you exactly where your time has gone. We spent more time watching TV (11 per cent) than at work (10 per cent). Typical Australians spend significant time going out for food and drinks, playing sport, video or computer games, partying at a club or watching a movie. Perhaps surprisingly, Australians used only a small proportion (six per cent) of their time to holiday. Yet, maybe not surprisingly, one of the biggest uses of our time was shopping! The research found that Australians made almost 1.5 billion visits to department and discount stores, hardware and homeware stores, and clothing and music stores. This makes retail visits the clear number one activity! So this is how we spend our life; TV, work, and shopping! No wonder we reach the end of our lives wondering, “Where did my life go?” In contrast to where we spend so much of our time, Jesus, in the Bible’s book of John, says, “Do not work for food that
spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life.” Jesus goes on to say that whoever comes to him will “have life, and have it to the full”. Real life is never found in shopping or watching TV or even in our work. Real Life is found in getting to know Jesus. In following Jesus, you won’t be in doubt about where your life went because you will know that in trusting and enjoying Jesus you have lived your life to the full. This is life with meaning, purpose and direction, but it is also a life knowing that you will go on into eternity continuing to enjoy Jesus.
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The Windows 7 era is coming to an end, despite its popularity... When Windows 7 was released in October of 2009 to replace Windows Vista, it received an abundance of positive praise and became one of the most popular computer operating systems of all time. Sadly, the time of Windows 7 has come to an end. With Microsoft officially discontinuing support for it on January 14, 2020. This means that Microsoft will no longer be releasing security patches and updates for the operating system. Windows 7 still currently holds 39 per cent of desktop windows market share and many businesses, including yours, may be at risk when support discontinues. The lack of security updates and support from Microsoft after the end of life will result in your computers being unprotected from the hundreds of thousands of new viruses and malware being developed every day, potentially increasing your vulnerability to hackers or data theft. It could also make computers more susceptible to ransomware, in which a computer is locked, and money is demanded to regain access. But all of these problems can be
avoided by migrating to a newer operating system. Options if you are still running Windows 7: • Continue using Windows 7 and accept the risk that you will be more vulnerable to security risks. Not really an option given the increase in hacking and fraud activity. • Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. You need to purchase a copy of Windows 10 upgrade, back-up your existing data is always good practise. The installation itself is easy and leaves your data and programs intact. • If you are a business and have Office 365 – upgrade to Microsoft 365 which includes Windows 10 licences. • Purchase a new PC or laptop. There are devices that meet almost all price points. • Switch to Linux – an open source operating system which is updated regularly with security patches. (Eg Ubuntu). • If you are a business, you can pay Microsoft for extended support at around $200 a device a year for up to three years. Here at Nortec we understand the complexities surrounding migration to new operating systems and are here to help! For more information, visit nort. ec/ww-win7.
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Is it time to leave your full-time job and dedicate more hours to your own business? I was speaking with a client this week who is running a business that is doing well, and she is ready to leave her fulltime job to give her business full attention. Like most people wanting to make this move, the issue she faces is can she afford to reduce cash flow? Not surprisingly, a lot of savings and surplus income have been invested in the business, so there is not a lot left around to fund a pay cut. This presents a catch 22; for most people, the business will not be able to grow unless you become full- time, however without the income from your full- time job, you will be unable to meet expenses. There is no easy solution to this problem, but we recommend a series of steps that will help people transition full-time into their business. The first stage is to build cash reserves. If the move is viable, there should be a cash flow surplus. In order for this to be a realistic possibility, the business must be already profitable, ideally with more income than you had prior to starting your business. Furthermore, if you don’t
have some excess cash flow now, it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to afford to drop your entire income. We recommend directing as much of this cash flow surplus to building cash reserves. These cash reserves will later be used to “top up” your income as needed as you exit your existing job. In an ideal world, we recommend reducing work in your current employment, in stages. If possible, moving from full-time to part-time hours as you grow the business will allow you to slowly replace the income from your employment with income from your business. The cash reserves serving as both a safety net and a source of supplementary income. The plan will be that at some point your business will be profitable enough that you are no longer reliant on employment income and are able to fully transition into your business. I briefly touched on my client, understandably, investing their surplus cash flow into the business. This is often necessary and adds further challenges. In start- up phase we really encourage our clients to plan the investments into the business. Moving from employee to self- employed is a tough but worthwhile experience. By preparing for the transition, you give yourself the best chance of success and financial security.
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asketball fans the world over are very familiar with famous on-court duos Kobe and Shaq and LeBron and D-Wade, but did you know that Penrith has its very own basketball twosome? Meet Jurnee and Rose – two best friends and club teammates who have just been named in the U16 NSW Metro team together. For Wallacia resident Rose Nelson, this is her second consecutive year representing NSW, while Jordan Springs local Jurnee Straker will be making her state debut at the Australian Junior Basketball Championships in Darwin later this year. Speaking with the Weekender, 15- yearold Rose said she was over the moon to learn she had made the NSW team in back to back years. “I kept checking the Basketball NSW website every day for about a week until they finally released the squad. When I saw my name I was very excited. I’ll be more experienced this year, so that will help my game a lot,” she said. 15-year-old Jurnee discovered she made the team for the first time after she was bombarded with text messages from Rose, demanding she log on to the Basketball NSW website immediately. “Rose texted me to let me know the team
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he GWS Giants have continued their strong start to the season, belting the Sydney Swans 120-79 last Saturday at the SCG. The 41- point thrashing was GWS’ biggest win over their cross- city rivals, further cementing their premiership credentials in 2019. The Giants now sit equal second on the AFL ladder with four wins, while the Swans are languishing in equal last. Minus an injured Buddy Franklin, the Swans were unable to match the
strength of the Giants in the second half, booting an impressive 11 goals to five to seal the win. “Derby games are really hard to win, especially at the SCG, and we knew they’d throw everything at us,” Giants coach, Leon Cameron said post-match. “Coming in at half- time I knew we were in for a fight but I thought our third quarter was probably one of our better quarters of the year and it gave us some breathing space at three-quarter time.” This Saturday afternoon the Giants will travel to their home away from home in Canberra to battle the in- form St Kilda Saints.
iants Netball have dropped the opening game of the 2019 Super Netball season, losing to crosstown rivals the NSW Swifts for just the second time in history. In front of nearly 9000 vocal fans at Qudos Bank Arena, the Giants led by two goals at half-time before the visitors came storming home to win the Carole Sykes Memorial Trophy 63-56. With a raft of changes to the Giants in the off-season, it was expected last year’s minor premiers would take a few weeks to gel and that couldn’t have been more evident last Sunday afternoon. The Giants did, however, manage to win the second quarter 18- 14, ensuring they left the arena with one bonus point to their name. Meanwhile, Penrith District Netball Association junior and Swifts vice-captain Paige Hadley enjoyed a terrific game first up, winning the Player of the Match award. The 25- year- old wing attack later donated her $500 prize to the St Clair Netball Club. This Sunday the Giants will look to bounce back when they travel to Melbourne to battle the undefeated Vixens from 5pm.
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Teen sensation breaks new ground at Leonay Golf Club NATHAN TAYLOR
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ordan Springs teenager Coby Carruthers has become the first junior golfer to ever win the Don Watson Handicap Match Play Trophy at Leonay Golf Club, defeating Cooper McLean last Saturday. The Match Play Championship has been in existence for the past 50 years and was re- named in honour of Don Watson in 1989. “Coby is not only the first junior to win the Don Watson trophy but is the youngest player in the last 50 years to win the Handicap Match Play event,” Club Captain, Ross Butcher said. The 14- year- old Year 9 St Dominic’s College student has his sights firmly set on becoming a Golf Professional. Despite his young age, Coby has already achieved a single figure handicap of 5.4, trains up to four times per week, and is working tirelessly on improving his technique, strength and all- round golf knowledge. Coby’s role model on the professional circuit is former world number one Rory McIlroy.
Wanderers reflect on season that was Story continued from » p. 72 A leader on and off the park, 30- year- old Uzunlar featured in 11 matches for Western Sydney. Departing Wanderers A- League midfielder Roly Bonvecia took home an award in each hand, winning the Wanderers Members Player of the Year and the Rod Allen: Media Player of the Year, as voted by media representatives. For the second consecutive year, A- League striker Oriol Riera took out the Golden Boot award for most goals scored, while W-League goalkeeper Jada Whyman was voted Members W- League Player of the Year. Featuring in every match of the Wanderers Y-League campaign and playing an instrumental role in the team’s run to the Grand Final, young gun Fabian Monge was named Y-League Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Matthew Mallows won the Powerchair Player of the Year award, Kylie Ledbrook claimed the W- League Golden Boot award, Kellie van Gool was crowned the Wanderers Volunteer of the Year, while Penrith Football Club stalwart Ronald Stonestreet won the Chairman’s Award. One of the highlights of the evening was retiring Wanderers star Mark Bridge receiving a watch from the club as a parting gift.
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New direction for ladies Wanderers turn to former players as they search for W-League success next season NATHAN TAYLOR
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estern Sydney have called upon their former players in the hope it’ll turn their W- League fortunes around, with Dean Heffernan appointed the new head coach. Heffernan will be assisted next season by inaugural Wanderers captain and former teammate Michael Beauchamp, while current W- League assistant coach Catherine Cannuli is returning. A rising star in the coaching ranks, Heffernan has mustered plenty of experience since his retirement with the Wanderers in 2014, including his current role as head coach of the Wanderers U20s team in the NPL2. Beauchamp, who recently joined Heffernan as an assistant in the U20s, will make his first step up into senior coaching with his new role. Cannuli will continue to develop her already impressive coaching credentials as assistant coach along with her role as Women’s Technical Director at Southern Districts Football Association.
Michael Beauchamp, Dean Heffernan and Catherine Cannuli Heffernan said he was honoured to be appointed. “It is an honour and privilege to be given this opportunity to work with the Wanderers Westfield W-League team,” he said.
“Having played and coached at this club already I know the desire for success that exists in our club and our membership and fanbase. “With Cath and Michael we have a group
of people that not only have played at the elite level but have also progressed through the youth development coaching pathway and understand the culture and expectation of this club.” Heffernan understands it’ll be a tough and demanding role. “We want to build a winning mentality and to harness and develop the elite local talent western Sydney has to offer,” he said. Despite having strong teams over the years, the Wanderers have failed to make the W-League Finals since arriving on the scene back in 2012. In the recent 2018/19 season, Western Sydney finished dead last with just one win to their name. Their poor year recently resulted in the club parting ways with its head coach Dan Barrett after just one season. Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said he looked forward to a successful campaign in the season ahead. “Dean, Cath and Michael know this club intimately and know what it takes at the highest level of the game,” he said. “We want to give our Westfield W-League team every opportunity to succeed.”
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Unique sport hits Penrith Camel racing expected to attract thousands to Penrith Paceway next weekend Next Saturday’s event at the Paceway will not only feature plenty of camel races but also pony racing and crab racing to keep the crowd entertained. There will also be camel and pony rides, novelty races, amusement rides, market stalls, yard games, sweeps and more. “We’ll have a range of games for people to participate in including a Mega Raffle, Moo Poo Lotto and What’s that Taste, which is a beer tasting game,” Reynolds said. “There will also be yard games, market stalls, kids’ activities, food and music.” Entry into the Paceway is by gold coin, while there is a VIP Food and Beverage package available also. “Our Camels on the Terrace VIP package includes food and drink, casual reserved seating, private restroom facilities, lucky door prizes and an unrivalled view of the track,” Reynolds said. So if you’re after a unique night out next Saturday, head along to Penrith Paceway for something you’ve probably never seen before. All the action kicks off at 4pm and runs well into the night. To book the VIP package, visit www. trybooking.com/BCABS.
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enrith Paceway is known as the home of harness racing and the popular Wednesday markets but next weekend the local CBD venue will make way for a brand-new event – Camel racing. Thousands of people are expected to visit the Paceway next Saturday, May 11 for an event never before seen in western Sydney. “This is the first time camel racing has been held at the Penrith Paceway,” AMA Event Management spokesperson, Michelle Reynolds told the Weekender. “This is a family- friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend for a fun day out. We are expecting a crowd of 3000-5000 people.” Camel racing is a booming sport in the Middle East, but interestingly it’s also quite popular in Australia. The biggest prize money camel race in Australia is held in outback Queensland, while the Camel Cup in Alice Springs also attracts a large crowd each year.
Camel racing is coming to Penrith Paceway for the very first time
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Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Despite a strong start to the season Penrith have hit a wall, hammered by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 107-72 in Round 7 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition. Penrith captain Ben Kearins was the one shining light for the Panthers, recording 17 points and two steals. Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team can’t beat an egg at the moment, losing to the Sea Eagles 77-58. Penrith’s Taylah Clark enjoyed her best game of the season, recording 18 points and eight rebounds. Both teams will hit the road this weekend to take on the Maitland Mustangs on Sunday afternoon. AFL: The Penrith Rams have won back to back games, defeating the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas 63-62 in Round 3 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Penrith’s Zachary Lange continued his strong start to the year, booting four goals in the thrilling victory. The Rams will look to make it three wins on the trot when they face Macquarie University this Saturday evening. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes’ struggles have continued, thumped by the Holroyd Parramatta Goannas 69-13 in Round 3 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Ellyn Brown was the lone goal scorer for the Rams with two. Penrith will hope for a much better performance when they take on the Wollongong Saints down south this Saturday afternoon.
RUGBY LEAGUE: Penrith have failed to qualify for this weekend’s Harold Matthews Cup Grand Final, losing to Newcastle 20-6 last Saturday at St Marys Leagues Stadium. The Panthers stormed into last weekend’s Preliminary Final on the back of five straight wins but unfortunately were unable to overcome a strong Newcastle outfit who finished the regular season as minor premiers. The Knights will battle the Canterbury Bulldogs in this weekend’s decider. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 7 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions took place last weekend. In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys smashed the Hills District Bulls 48-4, while Penrith Brothers enjoyed the bye. In the Sydney Shield competition, St Marys bounced back from last week’s defeat to hammer the Bulls 44-16, while Penrith Brothers continued their good run of form to defeat the Belrose Eagles 32-26. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers’ 2018/19 A-League season is officially over, losing to Melbourne Victory 1-0 last Saturday night at ANZ Stadium. The Wanderers finished Markus Babbel’s first year in charge in eighth position, with six wins, six draws and 15 losses. To make a submission to Around The Grounds, email Nathan.Taylor@ westernweekender.com.au. You can also private message us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/westernweekender.
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estern Sydney Wanderers ALeague star Keanu Baccus and W- League star Servet Uzunlar have taken out the Player of the Year awards at Tuesday night’s Wanderers Medal in Parramatta. 21-year-old Baccus featured in nearly every Wanderers match this season and has been a force to be reckoned with since graduating from the Wanderers Academy. The midfielder was voted by his fellow peers as the winner of the prestigious Wanderers Medal, capping off a fantastic season for the youngster who scored three goals and was called up to the Olyroos. “It’s a massive achievement personally. I’d like to thank the boys, the staff, everyone at the club,” Baccus said when accepting the award on Tuesday. “It’s been a tough season but there’s always positives, I’m very happy.” Wanderers W- League captain and foundation player Servet Uzunlar was awarded the Wanderers Medal for W-League Player of the Year after returning to the club this season. Story continues on » p. 69
Wanderers star Keanu Baccus was crowned the club’s Player of the Year on Tuesday night
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