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State’s big call on new housing plan T

he State Government is pushing ahead with plans to stop housing developments on high-risk flood plains, rezoning parts of the north-west growth corridor. But the Government has been accused of not having a ‘Plan B’ to replace the new builds that won’t go ahead. It has been determined the proposed rezoning and draft plans for Marsden Park North precinct and Riverstone Town Centre will not proceed. The plans for the West Schofields precinct will partially proceed, subject to strict conditions. The three projects fall within the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley floodplain and were put on hold in 2020 until further flood risk investigations and evacuation modelling were completed. It means that of the approximately 12,700 new homes previously proposed – but not approved – under the three rezonings, only up to 2,300 will now proceed. “Western Sydney residents have borne the brunt of recent disasters including the pandemic and floods in the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley,” said Londonderry MP and Deputy Premier, Prue Car. “By stopping unsafe development in dangerous areas on flood plains, and with our Government’s work to reduce the risk of disasters before they happen, we’re making sure communities across western Sydney, in areas

including Penrith, Blacktown and Riverstone, are finally supported and better protected.” Urban Taskforce Chief Executive, Tom Forrest, said a ‘Plan B’ was needed now that the government had cut the number of homes proposed. “Ruling out 10,000 new homes in the middle of a housing supply crisis demands an alternate solution to housing supply,” he said. “Particularly in the short-term, we can’t solve the housing supply crisis through infill development alone.” Meanwhile, the Government is investing $200 million over the next two years on developing and delivering major evacuation routes in the Hawkesbury-Nepean. As part of the funding, $15 million will be delivered for The Driftway Roundabout at Londonderry. Additionally, the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Evacuation Road Resilience Program has undertaken investigations at several locations along The Northern Road between Richmond Road, Richmond and Dunheved Road, Jordan Springs and Londonderry Road, between Driftway, Richmond and The Northern Road, Cranebrook. Improvement projects include road shoulder widening, new drainage and bridge structures, road raising, pinch point upgrades and other drainage improvements. The projects in the Program will improve the road network, particularly at key low points,

Deputy Premier and Member for Londonderry, Prue Car.

so that residents can evacuate from the area safely in the event of a flood. “We made a commitment to western Sydney to get flood mitigation right and this initial $200 million will help improve preparedness for the next flood or bushfire event,” Roads Minister John Graham said.

“We know the population has increased significantly in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and it is essential we build the roads that cater for the size of the community in good times and bad. We cannot pretend evacuations will not be a reality in the future whether it is in response to flood or fire.”

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Why rugby union is on its knees W hen the COVID pandemic shut down the world a few years ago, sport was dramatically impacted. Seasons were cancelled, games were played behind closed doors, and scheduling became a nightmare. It’s been intriguing to watch how most sports, especially here in Australia, have rebounded after COVID to in many cases actually be stronger than they were before. You only have to look at how the NRL is flying to know that a sudden halt to normality can actually be the jolt that is needed to get a code back on the rails. In rugby union’s case, however, the postCOVID era has been nothing short of a mess in Australia, culminating in an embarrassing World Cup performance and the departure of another coach. Many would argue that rugby has been on the decline in Australia long before we’d ever heard of Coronavirus or considered lockdowns the like of which we experienced in 2020 and 2021. And to an extent, that is true. But COVID did rugby no favours. As a game that relies so heavily on international competition, those two years became something of a wasteland for the Wallabies. Even when games did get played, Australia was rattled by positive COVID tests, various restrictions and a disruption to normality. Rugby Australia posted catastrophic financial results, and the Super Rugby competition – which relied on international travel – crumbled. Super Rugby has never returned to the powerhouse competition it once was, and with limited free-to-air TV coverage, it has gone the way of soccer’s A-League in disappearing from the minds of casual sports fans, with only the purists left. A sport needs to remain in front of people for events like internationals to then flourish, and for the governing body to be held to account. When these things don’t happen, there is a risk that things go disastrously off-track, which we’ve seen with the Wallabies in recent times.

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“There’s clearly greater problems across recruitment, investment, planning and grassroots”

The leadership of Rugby Australia clearly needs some serious questioning given the on-field performances in recent years. Until Michael Cheika’s departure in 2019, no Wallabies coach had registered a win percentage under 50 per cent since David Brockhoff in the 1970s. David Rennie’s tenure from 2020 to 2023 garnered a 36 per cent win rate while Eddie Jones leaves with a 22 per cent win rate, collecting just two Test victories in his tenure. It is the worst win percentage since Des Connor in the late 1960s. All of that can’t be on the coach. There’s clearly greater problems across recruitment, investment, planning and grassroots. But was a return to Jones, who coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005, ever really going to have a happy ending? From the outset he seemed abrupt, almost inconvenienced by the job and the media scrutiny that goes with it. Any coach of a team like the Wallabies needs to be engaging, and become part of the infrastructure that delivers an affinity with the wider public. Jones just didn’t appear to have it, at least not this time around. This next appointment is perhaps the most important in the history of Australian rugby. The sport itself in Australia cannot afford

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to get this wrong, and certainly the powers that be at Rugby Australia must not fail, or survival is surely not possible. There are problems everywhere you look in rugby. Just look at this area, in Sydney’s greater west, where the Penrith Emus are playing out of a Canberra competition because the elite Sydney clubs thought they were too good for the battlers from the west. Someone in the hierarchy of rugby should never have let that happen. You need western Sydney to be flourishing for your sport to succeed, not just the inner city elites. As it stands, rugby is deep on issues and light on solutions. Somehow, it must find a way forward, because it is only its storied history in Australian sport, and its most loyal fans, who are keeping it alive. And another thing... In a week in which we’ve lost Matthew Perry, and seen Britney Spears release a tellall book about her bizarre and extraordinary life, we are reminded of the price of fame. But here’s an interesting side note: we are likely at the end of such enormous fame even existing anymore. Media and entertainment have become so segmented, that someone reaching Perry’s level of stardom based off the stratospheric success of a single TV show is unlikely. But it is why deaths like his hit so hard. For us who grew up with shows like ‘Friends’, Perry and his cast mates had a level of stardom that would be difficult to explain to someone just becoming engaged with entertainment today. It was just a different era, where magazine covers meant everything and the weekly TV schedule was something to set your watch by. Perry lived an extraordinary life, but a troubled one. He will be remembered for many things, but the joy he brought to so many as Chandler Bing will, without question, be his legacy. If only the love of his fans around the world could have saved him.

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Drivers urged to be on turtle watch I

f you’re someone who regularly drives on The Northern Road, you’d be used to keeping an eye out for all sorts of wildlife. But, it’s the one you least expect that could also be the easiest for you to save. According to Shane Davies from Turtle Rescues NSW, Penrith has a significant turtle population that not enough people know about. “There’s huge populations in Luddenham and in the Badgerys Creek area, but there’s also heaps in Castlereagh, and basically wherever there’s farm dams,” he said. “Places like Kemps Creek, Cranebrook, Llandilo and Londonderry, the populations are still there, but they’re declining in the sense of habitat loss, roadkill, and crows can attack them as well. There’s a lot going against them at the moment.” Davies, whose job involves relocating and rescuing fauna like turtles and snakes, has been seeing a lot of turtles ending up on The Northern Road recently, due to developments on both sides of the road. “It’s been their home for decades, all the farm dams around the area, on the airport side and on all the farmlands that run along The Northern Road,” he said. “There’s been about 200 dams that have been drained and filled in to make way for the

new airport, so they’ve lost a lot of their homes and habitat. “This time of year, it’s breeding season, so they’re out getting ready to lay their eggs, leaving the dams when it’s raining or just before it starts to rain so they can find a suitable spot to lay their eggs.” With the current warm weather, he said more turtles are being lured into a false sense of security which sees them end up facing down with moving vehicles. It’s because of this that he’s urging drivers to keep an eye out. “Especially around this time of year when it’s getting warmer, and you might get a spot of rain or a thunderstorm, they may feel safer to leave the dam for whatever reason,” Davies said. “They’re putting their lives at risk by leaving the dam, because they are aquatic animals. They’re only leaving the dams for a reason, not just because they feel like going for a wander.” Luckily, if you do spot a turtle on your commute, there are a few things you can do to help. “At the bare minimum, you can pick the turtle up and move it to the side of the road it was heading, or you can contact me, and I can pick the turtle up,” Davies said. If you see a turtle in need of some help, call Shane Davies on 0404 463 446.

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Local doc’s game changer New device developed in Penrith helps men tackle prostate and bladder health CASSIDY PEARCE

new medical device has officially launched in Penrith, which has the potential to help men all over the world to take charge of their prostate and bladder health. Dr Adrian Sheen, founder of the Doc Sheen brand and known by many in the local area as their family doctor, has created the Widdleometer – an early warning system for prostate and bladder health. “It’s simple, straightforward, easy to use, and particularly can be used in the privacy of one’s own home, and it can be used at a level where you can just go and buy one and test yourself, and most people will find that pretty easy to do,” he said. The device was 10 years in the making, with Sheen working with a number of collaborators on projects leading up to the day it would be officially completed, with a host of positive feedback. “We went to Norfolk Island and did a community-based survey using the Widdleometer, and what was fantastic was that people were really grateful, and said thank you for opening up a difficult problem in this way,” he said. The Widdleometer was launched on Monday, October 23 at an event at Terry White Chemmart Penrith Compounding, attended

Sunit Ruparelia from Terry White Chemmart, MP Karen McKeown and Dr Adrian Sheen.

by Penrith MP Karen McKeown, who showed her support for the product. “It’s very exciting, and there are a lot of people that I’m terribly grateful for their help, but to be able to see something that started on

a bit of paper now in a chemist shop is pretty unique for a family doctor,” Sheen said. McKeown emphasised the importance of early intervention and early diagnosis, as well as just how exciting it is that something like

this has come out of Penrith by a locally based doctor. “It will ultimately save lives, and it will stop as many presentations at hospitals,” she said. “If you have something which is simply accessible, it will take away the stigma that sometimes is around men’s health, make men feel comfortable in using this product, and also early detection. If it saves one life, then it’s been worthwhile already.” Thanking his wife and collaborators, Sheen expressed his excitement at the potential impact the Widdleometer could have. “I suspect it will be bought by men over 50 who think they have a problem, men who are facetious about their health and want to check themselves which is great, and also by women for their husbands who can’t work out why they can’t go to the bathroom,” he said. “I think that we have an opportunity there to have a really large market for people to be able to purchase one, and it will also be used by doctors.” This impact will only increase when it soon goes global – though he emphasised he’s first focused on getting it Australia-wide. “I’m going over to England next month to talk to a distributor there, but Australia’s my home and we’ve got to make it work here,” Sheen said. The Widdleometer is available for purchase at Terry White Chemmart Penrith Compounding, and online from Amazon.

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Business Park’s next step 49-hectare development will fill major gap in Sydney’s industrial market TROY DODDS

he eagerly anticipated Nepean Business Park is a step closer to reality with sales launching for the 49-hectare site adjacent to the Sydney International Regatta Centre. The $2 billion Nepean Business Park will deliver almost 100 small to medium lots into Sydney’s highly constrained industrial market in a move expected to generate particularly strong interest from owner-occupiers. CBRE’s John Micallef and Matthew Alessi together with Macquarie Commercial’s Luke Belotti have been appointed to steer the Stage 1 launch on behalf of Australian-owned private family investment office Precinct Capital. “The park includes smaller lot sizes ranging from 2,007sqm, allowing for local enterprise to share in the growth of the western Sydney region," said Precinct Capital Chairman Bruce Baudinet. “There is clear demand for this style of industrial and warehouse space, with the Penrith area fast becoming an employment hub for major industry and suppliers.” Lots within the Nepean Business Park site will feature open space, public art and benefit from pedestrian and cycle links. Micallef noted that a small lot subdivision of this scale had not been developed in Sydney

Stakeholders gather at the future site of Nepean Business Park on Wednesday morning.

for at least 15 years, if ever, providing significant opportunity for occupiers at a time when the city’s Outer North West vacancy was just 0.2 per cent, the tightest globally.

“Sydney’s industrial market is predominantly controlled by institutions who develop to hold long-term, and typically focus on large buildings above 4,000sqm,” Micallef said.

“Nepean Business Park will offer lots that cater for small and medium businesses. This market is severely undersupplied, and we have not seen any substantial new stock for an extended period. “This has led to large rental increases and occupiers are struggling to find premises.” Micallef said demand for Nepean Business Park through the early sales process is expected to be high. “We have an influx of small businesses looking to own their own premises, which Nepean Business Park will cater to, and we also expect strong engagement from investors given the market’s strong underlying fundamentals,” he said. CBRE’s Australian Head of Industrial & Logistics Research Sass J-Baleh said that only four per cent of the total industrial-zoned land in the Sydney Metropolitan Region was undeveloped and serviced, with supply falling well short of demand from transport and logistics, e-commerce and manufacturing occupiers. “Given the increase in Australia’s migration program planning, we estimate an additional 800,000 people will be living in Sydney between now and 2031,” he said. “The forecast population growth is expected to create demand for around 3.6 million sqm of industrial and logistics floorspace over this period." Details of the first release will be available at www.nepeanbusinesspark.com.au.

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LOCAL NEWS Wind storm leaves trail of destruction A massive wind storm hit Penrith on Tuesday morning, leaving plenty of damage behind it and prompting hundreds of calls for assistance. Significant damage was reported across western Sydney with parts of roofs blown off residential and commercial properties, trees falling onto houses and scaffolding falling. Just before 3am on Tuesday, wind gusts of 104km/hour were recorded at Badgerys Creek. Residents woke to find various unsecured items missing from their backyards – including trampolines, with several spotted in bizarre locations across different suburbs. Firefighters had a huge task on their hands with a blaze at Wallacia that was sparked at the height of the storm. It forced several road closures but was brought under control as daylight broke. Power was also cut to several suburbs, with crews working to restore supply through the morning. No injuries were reported.

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Police pay overhaul Student officers to be paid for first time as shortfall bites

uture police officers will be paid while studying at the Goulburn Police Academy in a desperate bid to address a critical shortfall of workers. From March 2024, Student Police Officers will be employed as clerk grade 1/2 administrative employees on a temporary fixed term contact. They’ll receive a total salary of approximately $30,984 over the 16-week study period. That works out to be $1,360 per week plus superannuation and an estimated $380 in award-based allowances. “This announcement is a game changer for our organisation,” said NSW Police Commissioner, Karen Webb. “Post-COVID, recruitment in policing has suffered in Australia and across the world. Breaking down the barriers for people to leave one job and start with us without being financially disadvantaged is the most attractive incentive we’ve been able to offer for many years. “I can’t think of a more exciting announcement for the NSW Police Force and it comes at a time when I know all our current hard working, dedicated officers will be very relieved. The calvary is coming!” Premier Chris Minns said there are currently more than 1,500 vacancies for officers in the NSW Police Force. “We owe a great debt of gratitude to NSW

Police will receive pay while training at Goulburn for the first time.

Police and this announcement makes it clear that the NSW Labor Government backs our police officers 100 per cent,” he said. “I’m committed to improving working conditions, stopping our frontline workers quitting and attracting more people to these vital roles – that’s why we are introducing this new incentive for future police officers. “Police do an incredible job to keep us safe, but the truth is they are stretched and

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ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ʵ˥˜˘˙˦ ● ʽˢ˜ˡ ˨˦ ˙ˢ˥ ˦ˢˠ˘ ˢ˨˧˗ˢˢ˥ ˠˢ˩˜˘ ˠ˔˚˜˖ ˢˡ ˆ˔˧˨˥˗˔ˬ ʤʫ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ˔˧ ˊ˔˜ˡ˪˥˜˚˛˧ ˃˔˥˞ʟ ʾ˜ˡ˚˦˪ˢˢ˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ʩϝʬˣˠʔ ʵ˥˜ˡ˚ ˬˢ˨˥ ˙˔ˠ˜˟ˬ ˔ˡ˗ ˙˥˜˘ˡ˗˦ ˧ˢ ˪˔˧˖˛ ˧˛˘ ˙˔ˠ˜˟ˬʠ˙˥˜˘ˡ˗˟ˬ ϟʺˡˢˠ˘ˢ ˔ˡ˗ ʽ˨˟˜˘˧Ϡ ˨ˡ˗˘˥ ˧˛˘ ˦˧˔˥˦ʡ ˇ˛˘˥˘ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˔ˡ ˜˖˘ ˖˥˘˔ˠ ˩˔ˡ ˢˡ ˛˔ˡ˗ ˪˜˧˛ ˦˪˘˘˧ ˧˥˘˔˧˦ ˔˩˔˜˟˔˕˟˘ ˙ˢ˥ ˣ˨˥˖˛˔˦˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˙˥˘˘ ˣˢˣ˖ˢ˥ˡ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ Ѓ˥˦˧ ʥʣʣ ˣ˘ˢˣ˟˘ʡ ʺ˘˧ ˥˘˔˗ˬ ˙ˢ˥ ˔ ˡ˜˚˛˧ ˢ˙ ˙˨ˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˨ˡ˙ˢ˥˚˘˧˧˔˕˟˘ ˠ˘ˠˢ˥˜˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˔˩˘ ˧˛˘ ˗˔˧˘ʔ ˀˢ˥˘ ˜ˡ˙ˢ˥ˠ˔˧˜ˢˡʟ ˩˜˦˧ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬʢ˖˜˧ˣ˞˜ˡ˚˦˪ˢˢ˗ ● ˊ˘Ϡ˥˘ ˚ˢ˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˛˔˩˘ ˔ˡ ˨ˡʠʵʸʸʠ˟˜˘˩˔˕˟˘ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˢˡ ˆ˔˧˨˥˗˔ˬ ʤʫ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ˙˥ˢˠ ʫ˔ˠʠʤʥˣˠ ˔˧ ˢ˨˥ ʵ˘˘ ʵˢˡ˭˔ˡ˔ ˘˩˘ˡ˧ʔ ʽˢ˜ˡ ˨˦ ˔˧ ʵ˘˟˟˕˜˥˗ ˅˘˦˘˥˩˘ ˙ˢ˥ ˔ ˚˥˘˔˧ ˠˢ˥ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ˕˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˕˘˘ ˛ˢ˧˘˟˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˪˘˘˗˜ˡ˚ʔ ʼˠˣ˥ˢ˩˜ˡ˚ ˛˔˕˜˧˔˧ ˙ˢ˥ ˢ˨˥ ˡ˔˧˜˩˘ ˕˘˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˠ˜ˡ˜˕˘˔˦˧˦ ˜˦ ˜ˠˣˢ˥˧˔ˡ˧ ˜ˡ ˞˘˘ˣ˜ˡ˚ ˢ˨˥ ˘ˡ˩˜˥ˢˡˠ˘ˡ˧ Єˢ˨˥˜˦˛˜ˡ˚ʡ ˅˘˙˥˘˦˛ˠ˘ˡ˧˦ʟ ˧ˢˢ˟˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˧˥˔˜ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˣ˥ˢ˩˜˗˘˗ ˢˡ ˧˛˘ ˗˔ˬʡ ʵˢˢ˞˜ˡ˚˦ ˔˥˘ ˘˦˦˘ˡ˧˜˔˟ʟ ˦ˢ ˕ˢˢ˞ ˡˢ˪ ˔˧ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬʢ˘˩˘ˡ˧˦

ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ ˊ˔˦˧˘ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦

ʧʪʦʥ ʪʪʪʪ

ʼ˟˟˘˚˔˟ ʷ˨ˠˣ˜ˡ˚ ʶˢˡ˧˔˖˧ ˧˛˘ ʸ˃ʴ ˛ˢ˧˟˜ˡ˘ ˢˡ ʤʦʤ ʨʨʨ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˦˞ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ˅ʼʷ ˆˤ˨˔˗ ʛ˅˘˚˜ˢˡ˔˟ ʼ˟˟˘˚˔˟ ʷ˨ˠˣ˜ˡ˚ ˆˤ˨˔˗ʜʡ ʺ˥˔˙Ѓ˧˜ ʻˢ˧˟˜ˡ˘

ʹ˥˘˘˖˔˟˟ ʤʫʣʣ ʣʥʥ ʤʫʥ

ˀ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ ʷ˔˧˘˦ ʥʣ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ϝ ʪˣˠ ˂ˡ˟˜ˡ˘ ˩˜˔ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬ ʛ˂˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˀ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ʜ

ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬʡ˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬ˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬ˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬ ˩˜˦˜˧ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖ˢˠʡ˔˨

● ʽˢ˜ˡ ˨˦ ˧˛˜˦ ˛ˢ˟˜˗˔ˬ ˦˘˔˦ˢˡ ˔˧ ˧˛˘ Ѓˡ˔˟ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ˃˥ˢ˗˨˖˘˥˦ ˘˩˘ˡ˧ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˬ˘˔˥ʔ ʸ˫ˣ˟ˢ˥˘ ˧˛˘ ˕˘˦˧ ˟ˢ˖˔˟ ˣ˥ˢ˗˨˖˘ʟ ˕˘˩˘˥˔˚˘˦ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˦ˣ˘˖˜˔˟˧ˬ ˚ˢˢ˗˦ ˠ˔˗˘ ˜ˡ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ˢˡ ʹ˥˜˗˔ˬ ʤ ʷ˘˖˘ˠ˕˘˥ʟ ˙˥ˢˠ ʨϝʬˣˠ ˔˧ ˇ˥˜˔ˡ˚˟˘ ˃˔˥˞ʡ ʵ˥˜ˡ˚ ˬˢ˨˥ ˟ˢ˩˘˗ ˢˡ˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˘ˡ˝ˢˬ ˔ˡ ˔ˠ˔˭˜ˡ˚ ˡ˜˚˛˧ ˢ˙ ˦˛ˢˣˣ˜ˡ˚ʟ ˗˘˟˘˖˧˔˕˟˘ ˙ˢˢ˗ʟ ˥˘˙˥˘˦˛˜ˡ˚ ˗˥˜ˡ˞˦ʟ ˞˜˗˦Ϡ ˔˖˧˜˩˜˧˜˘˦ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˟˜˩˘ ˠ˨˦˜˖ʟ ˔˟˟ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˛˘˔˥˧ ˢ˙ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ ʷˢˡϠ˧ ˠ˜˦˦ ˢ˨˧ ˢˡ ˧˛˜˦ ˨ˡ˙ˢ˥˚˘˧˧˔˕˟˘ ˘˩˘ˡ˧ʔ ʹˢ˥ ˠˢ˥˘ ˜ˡ˙ˢ˥ˠ˔˧˜ˢˡʟ ˣ˟˘˔˦˘ ˩˜˦˜˧ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬʢ˘˩˘ˡ˧˦

ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦

ˇ˛˘ ˙ˢ˟˟ˢ˪˜ˡ˚ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˛˔˩˘ ˕˘˘ˡ ˥˘˖˘˜˩˘˗ ˕ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʭ ϧ ʺ ˀ ʴ˥˖˛˜˧˘˖˧˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗ ˀˢ˗ʥʦʢʣʥʦʥ ʬ ˆˬ˗ˡ˘ˬ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ ˔ˡ˗ ʤʤ ˆˬ˗ˡ˘ˬ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ˆ˧ ˀ˔˥ˬ˦ ˀˢ˗˜Ѓ˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ˔ˡ ˔ˣˣ˥ˢ˩˘˗ ˧ˢ˪ˡ ˛ˢ˨˦˘ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʛʷʴʤʫʢʣʥʨʨʜ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˜ˡ˚ ˥˘˖ˢˡЃ˚˨˥˔˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˕˔˦˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ˡ˗ ˖˛˔ˡ˚˘˦ ˧ˢ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˟˔ˬˢ˨˧ʟ ˕˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˙ˢ˥ˠʟ ˘˫˧˘˥ˡ˔˟ Ѓˡ˜˦˛˘˦ʟ Ѓˡ˜˦˛˘˗ ˟˘˩˘˟˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˧ˢ˥ˠ˪˔˧˘˥ ˠ˔ˡ˔˚˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˠ˘˔˦˨˥˘˦ ʶˢˡ˧˔˖˧ʭ ˁ˔˧˔˟˜˘ ˃˜˚˚ˢ˧˧ ˢˡ ʧʪʦʥ ʪʩʣʪ ʶ˟ˢ˦˜ˡ˚ ˗˔˧˘ʭ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬ ʥʣ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦ ϧ ʶ˔˟˔˥˗˨ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʬʤʥ ʦʣʤϝʦʦʨ ˀ˨˟˚ˢ˔ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʽ˔ˠ˜˦ˢˡ˧ˢ˪ˡ ʶˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˜˟˟˨ˠ˜ˡ˔˧˘˗ ˠ˨˟˧˜ʠ˧˘ˡ˔ˡ˖ˬ ˣˬ˟ˢˡ ˦˜˚ˡ ˙ˢ˥ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʻˢˠ˘ˠ˔˞˘˥ ʶ˘ˡ˧˥˘ ʶˢˡ˧˔˖˧ʭ ʽ˔˖ˤ˨˘˟˜ˡ˘ ʾ˟˜ˡ˖˞˘ ˢˡ ʧʪʦʥ ʫʦʬʤ ʶ˟ˢ˦˜ˡ˚ ˗˔˧˘ʭ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬ ʥʣ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦʥʦ

ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʶˢˡ˦˘ˡ˧ʢ˦ ʷ˘˧˘˥ˠ˜ˡ˘˗

˃˨˥˦˨˔ˡ˧ ˧ˢ ˆ˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ʧʡʨʬ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ʸˡ˩˜˥ˢˡˠ˘ˡ˧˔˟ ˃˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ʴ˦˦˘˦˦ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴ˖˧ ʤʬʪʬʟ ˧˛˘ ˦˖˛˘˗˨˟˘ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˟˜˦˧˦ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˥˘˖˘ˡ˧˟ˬ ˗˘˧˘˥ˠ˜ˡ˘˗ ˕ˬ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ

ʴˣˣ˥ˢ˩˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ϧ ˆ˛˔˥ˢˡ ʽˢˡ˘˦ ʴ˖˖ˢˠˣ˟˜˦˛˘˗ ʷ˘˦˜˚ˡ ʿˢ˧ ʬ ʷ˃ ʦʬʥʥʦʟ ʤʦʬ ˅˜˩˘˥ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʿ˘ˢˡ˔ˬ ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʫʥʨ

ϧ ʴˣ˘˫ ʵ˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚ ˆˬ˦˧˘ˠ˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗ ʷʴʥʥʢʤʣʤʩ ʿˢ˧ ʩʬ ʷ˃ ʦʤʬʣʬʟ ʩʥϝʩʩ ˉ˔˟˟˔ˡ˖˘ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ˆ˧ ˀ˔˥ˬ˦ ʷ˘ˠˢ˟˜˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˦˧˥˨˖˧˨˥˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˔ ˦˧˔˚˘˗ ˜ˡ˗˨˦˧˥˜˔˟ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˖ˢˠˣ˥˜˦˜ˡ˚ ˧˪ˢ ˜ˡ˗˨˦˧˥˜˔˟ ˕˨˜˟˗˜ˡ˚˦ ˘˔˖˛ ˖ˢˡ˧˔˜ˡ˜ˡ˚ ʥ ˜ˡ˗˨˦˧˥˜˔˟ ˨ˡ˜˧˦ ˪˜˧˛ ˥˘˟˔˧˘˗ ˖˔˥ ˣ˔˥˞˜ˡ˚ʟ ˢ˙Ѓ˖˘ʟ ˟˔ˡ˗˦˖˔ˣ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˦˦ˢ˖˜˔˧˘˗ ˪ˢ˥˞˦ ϧ ˆ˛˔˥ˢˡ ʽˢˡ˘˦ ʿˢ˧ ʤʣ ʷ˃ ʥʦʪʧʣʩʟ ʤʨ ˃˔˥˞˟˔ˡ˗˦ ʴ˩˘ˡ˨˘ʟ ʿ˘ˢˡ˔ˬ ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʫʥʩ

ϧ ˃˥˘˖˜ˡ˖˧ ʶˢ˥ˣˢ˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʩʬʦ ʿˢ˧ ʤʬʩ ˆ˃ ʬʫʧʥʦʟ ˅˘˧˔˜˟ ʤʟ ʧʫϝʨʩ ʷ˘˥˕ˬ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ʾ˜ˡ˚˦˪ˢˢ˗ ʹ˜˧ˢ˨˧ ˔ˡ˗ ˨˦˘ ˢ˙ ˧˘ˡ˔ˡ˖ˬ ˔˦ ˔ ˡ˘˜˚˛˕ˢ˨˥˛ˢˢ˗ ˦˨ˣ˘˥ˠ˔˥˞˘˧

ʼˡ˧˘˚˥˔˧˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧

˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˛˔˩˘ ˥˘˖˘˜˩˘˗ ˔ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˜ˡ ˥˘˦ˣ˘˖˧ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˕˝˘˖˧ ˣ˥ˢˣ˘˥˧ˬʡ ˇ˛˘ ˖ˢˡ˦˘ˡ˧ ˔˨˧˛ˢ˥˜˧ˬ ˙ˢ˥ ˧˛˘ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ ϧ ʶ˛˥˜˦˧˜˔ˡ ʶˢˠˠ˨ˡ˜˧ˬ ˀ˜ˡ˜˦˧˥˜˘˦ ʿ˧˗ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʬʣʥ ʿˢ˧ ʤ ʷ˃ ʤʥʪʬʧʥʫʟ ʥʣʩ ʸ˔˦˧ ˊ˜˟˖˛˔˥˗ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʶ˔˦˧˟˘˥˘˔˚˛ ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˗˗˜˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˔ˡ ˘˗˨˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˔˟ ˘˦˧˔˕˟˜˦˛ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʛ˦˖˛ˢˢ˟ʜ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˜ˡ˚ ˗˘ˠˢ˟˜˧˜ˢˡ ˪ˢ˥˞˦ʟ ˘˔˥˧˛˪ˢ˥˞˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˜ˡ˧˘˥ˡ˔˟ ˔ˡ˗ ˘˫˧˘˥ˡ˔˟ ˖˛˔ˡ˚˘˦ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ Єˢˢ˥ʟ Ѓ˥˦˧ Єˢˢ˥ ˔ˡ˗ ˥ˢˢ˙ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˠ˨˟˧˜ʠˣ˨˥ˣˢ˦˘ ˛˔˟˟ ˇ˛˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˔˟ ˜˦ ˔ˡ ʼˡ˧˘˚˥˔˧˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˦˘˘˞˦ ˔ˣˣ˥ˢ˩˔˟ ˙˥ˢˠ ˧˛˘ ˁˆˊ ˅˨˥˔˟ ʹ˜˥˘ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˔˟ ˜˦ ˔ˡ ʼˡ˧˘˚˥˔˧˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˦˘˘˞˦ ˖ˢˡ˖˨˥˥˘ˡ˖˘ ˙˥ˢˠ ˧˛˘ ˁˆˊ ˅˨˥˔˟ ʹ˜˥˘ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘ʡ ˇ˛˘ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˥˘˙˘˥˥˘˗ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ ˧˛˜˦ ˡˢ˧˜˖˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˨ˣˣˢ˥˧˜ˡ˚ ˗ˢ˖˨ˠ˘ˡ˧˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔˖˖ˢˠˣ˔ˡˬ˜ˡ˚ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˕˝˘˖˧ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˠ˔ˬ ˕˘ ˜ˡ˦ˣ˘˖˧˘˗ ˔˧ ˧˛˘ ˟ˢ˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˟˜˦˧˘˗ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˔˧ ˔ˡˬ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˗˨˥˜ˡ˚ ˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˢ˙Ѓ˖˘ ˛ˢ˨˥˦ʟ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˣ˘˥˜ˢ˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬ ʩ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦ ˧ˢ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬ ʥʣ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦʡ ʴˡˬ ˣ˘˥˦ˢˡ ˠ˔ˬʟ ˗˨˥˜ˡ˚ ˧˛˘ ˘˫˛˜˕˜˧˜ˢˡ ˣ˘˥˜ˢ˗ʟ ˠ˔˞˘ ˔ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜ˡ ˪˥˜˧˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʟ ˜ˡ ˥˘˟˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡʡ ˊ˛˘˥˘ ˔ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˠ˔˗˘ ˕ˬ ˪˔ˬ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡʟ ˧˛˘ ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗˦ ˢ˙ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˧ˢ ˕˘ ˦ˣ˘˖˜Ѓ˘˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡʡ ˇ˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ˥˘˙˘˥˘ˡ˖˘ ˡ˨ˠ˕˘˥ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʬʣʥʡ ʹˢ˥ ˔ˡˬ ˤ˨˘˥˜˘˦ ˥˘˟˔˧˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˔˟ʭ ˃˟˘˔˦˘ ˖ˢˡ˧˔˖˧ ˁ˜˖˞ ˀ˖ˀ˔˦˧˘˥ ˢˡ ʧʪʦʥ ʫʨʪʫʡ ˉ˜˘˪˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦

ˇ˛˘ ˔˕ˢ˩˘ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡʢ˦ ˠ˔ˬ ˕˘ ˩˜˘˪˘˗ ˢˡ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʷʴ ˇ˥˔˖˞˘˥ ˩˜˔ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬʡˡ˦˪ʡ˚ˢ˩ʡ˔˨ʢʷʴˇ˥˔˖˞˘˥ ˂˙Ѓ˖˘˥˦ ˢ˙ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ ʷ˘ˣ˔˥˧ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˔˕˟˘ ˧ˢ ˔˦˦˜˦˧ ˪˜˧˛ ˬˢ˨˥ ˘ˡˤ˨˜˥˜˘˦ʡ ʷ˜˦˖˟ˢ˦˨˥˘ ˢ˙ ˃ˢ˟˜˧˜˖˔˟ ʷˢˡ˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˥ ʺ˜˙˧˦

ʵˬ ˟˔˪ʟ ˥˘ˣˢ˥˧˔˕˟˘ ˣˢ˟˜˧˜˖˔˟ ˗ˢˡ˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˥ ˚˜˙˧˦ ˠ˨˦˧ ˕˘ ˗˜˦˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˕ˬ ˔ˡˬˢˡ˘ ˟ˢ˗˚˜ˡ˚ ˔ ˣ˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ ʶ˔˟˟ ʧʪʦʥ ʪʩʧʬ ˢ˥ ˩˜˦˜˧ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬʡˡ˦˪ʡ˚ˢ˩ʡ˔˨

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Last week’s photo was taken of the art installment outside the new Western Sydney Conference Centre opposite Penrith Panthers Leagues Club.

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Well done to members of the general public who quickly worked to help a woman who had collapsed on a train from Penrith to the city this week. Great to see people rushing to help.

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Londonderry: Suspended driver caught drunk behind the wheel

A man suspended from driving has been caught behind the wheel – and he’s blown over the limit. About 5.50pm on Friday, October 27, police were travelling on The Northern Road, Londonderry. It is alleged a vehicle in front of the police vehicle has overtaken the vehicle in front of it, crossing the double parallel dividing lines. Police have stopped the vehicle and had a conversation with the driver, a 23-year-old Cranebrook man. Whilst speaking with the man it is alleged officers could smell alcohol. The man’s licence was checked and revealed the man was suspended from driving from August 2023 to November 2023. The man was breath tested, which proved positive. He was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis that returned a positive reading of 0.080. He was charged and will front court later this month.

Kingswood: Man banned from servo busted by police

A man banned from a Kingswood service station has been busted making a late night run to the establishment. In July 2023, a 45-year-old Kingswood man was issued a banning notice from a service station on the Great Western Highway, Kingswood. About 11.50pm on Friday, October 27 it is alleged the 45-year-old attended the service station. It is alleged he was recognised by staff. At the same time, police were patrolling and have sighted the man sitting near the front door of the location. They were aware of the banning notice that had been issued to him. Police have stopped and had a conversation with the man, who was arrested. He is due to front court on November 23.

The man was searched, and it is alleged located in a bag he was carrying was an ice pipe and a small re-sealable bag containing “ice” and a further small re-sealable bag containing cannabis. Also contained in the bag were food items allegedly stolen from the service station. The man was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and ‘goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not m/v)’. He will appear in court next month.

Kingswood: Police search for missing man with health conditions

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Kingswood. Max Forrester (pictured below), aged 24, was last seen at Kingswood, about 5pm on Wednesday, October 26. When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached Nepean Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts. Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as he lives with a number of health conditions. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 185cm tall, thin build and red hair. He was last seen wearing a black Nike Jordan jacket with white writing, black pants with white writing and red/black coloured shoes. He is known to frequent the Kingswood and St Marys areas. Anyone with information into Max’s whereabouts is urged to call Liverpool Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Kingswood: Man busted with drugs after allegedly stealing from servo

About 1.20am on Sunday, October 29, police have attended a service station on the Great Western Highway, Kingswood for a stealing matter. Police attended and then patrolled looking for the offender. Police located a 24-year-old Kingswood man fitting the description. They stopped and had a conversation with the man. It is alleged he was asked if he had anything on him that he should not.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE’S ESTATE IF THEY DIE WITHOUT A WILL? If a person dies without a Will, this is known as dying “intestate”. An intestate Estate is divided in accordance with the formula set out a piece of legislation called the Succession Act NSW 2006. Distribution typically works as follows: 1. Firstly, any debts of the Estate (for example mortgages, loans, or other creditors) need to be paid first. 2. If there is anything left over, it is divided as to: (i) The deceased’s spouse; (ii) If the deceased died leaving a spouse and children other than children of the relationship with the spouse, then the spouse gets what is known as a statutory legacy and shares the remainder with the deceased’s children of the former relationship; (iii) If the deceased died leaving no spouse, but leaving children, then the Estate is divided between the deceased’s children in equal shares; (iv) If the deceased died leaving no spouse and no children, then the Estate is divided amongst the deceased’s parents in equal shares; (v) If the deceased died leaving no spouse, no children, and no parents, then the Estate is divided equally between the siblings of the deceased. 3. The legislation goes on to include aunts and uncles, and in some circumstances cousins, and essentially creates a list of

which family members of the deceased person takes priority. 4. If a person dies leaving no living relatives then the Estate will pass to the government. There is a provision in the legislation however whereby a person who has some moral claim on the Estate (for example, a long term carer or friend) can make an application for the Estate to be awarded to them rather than to the government. It is very rare that the government receives a person’s Estate because there is usually a living relative entitled somewhere along the line. The legislation is designed so that if a person dies without a Will their Estate goes to the people who would generally be expected to receive it. However everybody’s situation is different and it may be the case that you want to leave your assets to someone other than those who would take priority under the legislation. Alternatively, you might want to make a specific gift to a specific person, which will not otherwise occur if you die without a Will. The best way to make sure your assets end up with who you want them to is to make a Will. The process need not be complicated and is relatively inexpensive in most circumstances. If you would like to talk about making a Will you can get in touch with us on 4704 9991 for an obligation free consultation with one of our solicitors.

TRAFFIC CHAOS AS FIRE CLOSES M4 The journey home for many locals became a nightmare on Wednesday after a grass fire at Orchard Hills shut down the M4 Motorway during the afternoon peak. The fire in the vicinity of Castle Road at Orchard Hills saw the Motorway closed in both directions while fire crews worked to get it under control. At one stage, there were concerns about nearby Orchard Hills Public School with crews brought in to establish protections. While firefighters gained control of the

blaze, the damage to the afternoon peak had already been done with significant delays through until the early evening. Penrith will get a reprieve from the week’s warm weather over the weekend and next week, with some rain forecast and temperatures expected to be in the mid-20s. There are fears that recent dry conditions will create the perfect environment for a dangerous fire season, especially when temperatures soar across the upcoming summer months.

LOCAL NEWS

Shoplifting is on the rise But local security expert says it’s a “cop out” to blame cost-of-living for stealing MAKAYLA MUSCAT

ew data shows that shoplifting has hit an all-time high, but is the rising costof-living entirely to blame? Comparison website Finder said that in a survey of more than 1000 respondents, 12 per cent confessed to stealing in the last 12 months due to financial stress. The research showed that five per cent of Australians had stolen items at the supermarket self-checkout, while four per cent had deliberately lied about what they had scanned. Finder also found that Gen Z were more likely than any other generation to have obtained basics like food and fuel unlawfully. According to Nepean Regional Security Managing Director Gina Field, some people believe it's more justifiable to steal from the retail giants than small businesses. She said there was a drop in shoplifting during the pandemic but the numbers have since made a comeback, and supermarkets have taken the hardest hit. “There's many different layers to this but it's just come to the forefront

Gina Field from Nepean Regional Security. Photo: Melinda Jane.

now because cost-of-living is a hot topic,” Field told the Weekender. “It's been reported that 3.7 million people across Australia now have food insecurity, meaning that they don't know how they're going to provide for their families.

“Meat and seafood have gone up by 15 per cent, so they're really high on the theft agenda.” However, Field believes that there are other reasons that people are stealing, including greed, entitlement, and mental health issues.

She said the rise in illegal behaviour has forced retailers to step up security by installing cameras at self-service kiosks and employing more staff to monitor checkouts. “I'm all for them putting in security devices, such as cameras. Particu-

larly for the violence towards staff, I think body cams are a great idea,” Field said. “I know people are doing it tough, but it doesn't excuse breaking the law. A crime's a crime.” Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, said both Coles and Woolworths mentioned a rise in shoplifting during their recent profit announcements. “Aussies are clearly struggling to afford basic necessities and some are turning to criminal behaviour to get by,” he said. “This, combined with the widespread use of self-checkouts, has resulted in opportunistic shoppers leaving with more in their bags than they paid for.” Field said it's a real cop out to blame the cost-of-living for going in and ripping off a business. “We were brought up to know right from wrong, and stealing is wrong regardless of the business,” she said. “Something's really got to give with the police and the court systems and the security systems and people's attitude towards this.” Have you become a shoplifter? Tell us your story: Email news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Big break for Edie Aspiring actress scores role in important national campaign MAKAYLA MUSCAT

Penrith tween is one step closer to her dream of becoming an actress after being cast in a commercial with a very important message. Last week, Australia launched its first national campaign encouraging young people to speak up against sexual abuse. The $22.4 million campaign titled ‘One Talk at a Time’ features a series of ads showing adults initiating talks with children. 12-year-old Edie Sheldrake was lucky enough to find herself cast in one of four new ads, which encourage adults to learn about the issue and have ongoing, proactive and preventative conversations. She has been acting since the age of seven but started taking it more seriously after getting herself an agent. Now she has her heart set on one day going to NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) and making it big. Edie said she loved going to hair and makeup, and the whole experience being on set, but more importantly she was excited to be involved in a campaign that aims to spread awareness. “I really liked the message because it could save someone’s life,” she said. “It encourages kids to speak up if

Aspiring actress Edie Sheldrake.

something bad or related to that has ever happened. It also encourages parents to talk to their kids about this type of stuff.” Edie’s mum Julie Sheldrake was supportive of her daughter auditioning for the role, saying we all have a part to play in creating safe environments for children and young people. “I didn’t actually have any hesitation about Edie being involved in the campaign because we’ve always been quite open with our children,” she told the Weekender. “The more children know about these topics the better prepared they are. Information is power.” Edie said she’s very happy to have been given this opportunity and hopes to contribute to other meaningful projects in the future. She said acting has helped her become more confident and mature, and she wants to encourage other young people to give it a go. “I would definitely encourage people to do it and I would encourage them to start early instead of waiting until they’re older,” Edie said. “It’s really enjoyable, fun and inclusive. I’d encourage anyone who wants to start doing drama to just go for it. It’s helped me a lot.” The campaign is set to run across the electronic medium until mid-2024.

New-look River Road now complete The realignment of River Road in Emu Plains, which marks the latest milestone in the Regatta Park project, has been completed. Works to connect the new River Road with the existing road are now done, following the opening of the new River Road and Great Western Highway intersection opposite Lamrock Street in September. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the road changes will improve traffic flow along River Road and increase pedestrian safety. “There are now three travel lanes along River Road, including dedicated left-hand and right-hand turn lanes as vehicles approach the Great Western Highway intersection, which will provide better access to the highway and help to ease congestion,” Carney said.

POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Penrith. Adam Tent, aged 32, was last seen at an address on Higgins Street, Penrith, around 9pm on Monday, October 30. Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as he lives with a medical condition requiring daily treatment. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm tall, of a solid build, has brown hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a dark grey ‘Convict 100’ shirt, light blue denim shorts and thongs. He is travelling in a white Ford Ranger with New South Wales registration CU71PX.

Bee Bonanza will create a buzz Western Sydney International Airport airspace and flight path design

A Blue-Banded Bee found in Mulgoa. Photo: Penrith City Council.

MAKAYLA MUSCAT

enrith City Council’s Bee Bonanza event is returning to Bellbird Reserve on Saturday, November 18. To coincide with Australian Pollinator Week, which runs from November 11-19, a bee hotel building expert will be there to teach bee enthusiasts why they’re so important. Native bees play a crucial role in pollinating our native flowers and are a vital part of our bushland. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney encouraged the community to make a beeline to the event, which continues the community’s great conservation work. He said Council’s Bushland and Biodiversity teams work hard alongside the community to preserve the endangered Cumber-

land Plain Woodland found in Penrith and the animals that call it home. “Pollinator Week is a great opportunity for us to learn more about the pollinators that work hard all-year-round to keep our environment thriving and an event like the Bee Bonanza is a chance to do that,” he said. “Bee Bonanza focuses on native bees, which come in a great range of colours and sizes. Some have furry overcoats while others are smooth and shiny – and Bee Bonanza is a great opportunity to learn all about them.” After participants have built their bee hotels, they’ll be undertaking a weeding activity to help remove invasive weeds from the reserve and help improve habitat for the native bees and minibeasts that call the reserve home. The event runs from 8am-12pm. To book your spot, visit penrith.city/events.

The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport preliminary flight paths is now available for feedback until 31 January 2024. It can be viewed online at wsiflightpaths.gov.au or in hardcopy at a number of locations in Greater Sydney. Call 1800 038 160 or visit wsiflightpaths.gov.au to find out where. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is hosting community information and feedback sessions to answer questions about the draft EIS and the submission process. These will be held on: 4 Nov – St Clair Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre 1-4pm 8 Nov – Warragamba Town Hall 4-7pm 11 Nov – Blaxland Community Centre 1-4pm 14 Nov – Online webinar 6.30-8.30pm 15 Nov – Panthers Penrith Rugby Leagues Club 4-7pm 16 Nov – Bringelly Community Centre 4-7pm 22 Nov – St Peters Town Hall 4-7pm 23 Nov – Granville Centre 4-7pm 30 Nov – Plumpton Neighbourhood Centre 4-7pm 2 Dec – Bankstown Sports Club 1-4pm 9 Dec – Bella Vista Village Green Community Centre 1-4pm For more information, call 1800 038 160 or visit www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au/community-events

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A region touched by war Veteran journalist Terry Gallaway reflects on some of Penrith’s incredible history TERRY GALLAWAY

ith the Middle East again apparently teetering on the brink of all out war, it is timely to recall and remember the anniversary of the charge by 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba 106 years ago, the decisive battle of the Great War that drove the invading Ottoman forces out of Palestine. On October 31, 1917, 800 Light Horsemen raced across the Negev Desert sands at the outpost, and wells, bayonets deployed like lances, crashed through the Turkish defences, leaping their horses, the famed New South Wales “Walers”, over the enemy’s machine gun emplacements to take control of the key strategic village. 31 Diggers died in the attack, another 36 received severe injuries – in what is now recognised as the last cavalry charge in world military history. The faithful “Walers” also suffered casualties – 70 killed, another 60 wounded. The brumby horses earned such a reputation for stamina and endurance that the great Australian poet Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson, a remount officer in the desert in WWI, noted that senior British officers always sought one of the Australian horses as their mount, rather that the finer and better bred

English horses. (Author’s note: My grandfather declared his “Waler” one of the worst horses he’d ever ridden during his career as a drover, and station hand and soldier. Nevertheless, he rode that steed for just on four years during the desert campaign and the eventual repatriation of Jerusalem). The toll inflicted on the Ottomans proved the turning point, with hundreds of casualties in the Ottoman garrison either killed or wounded and 1,000 soldiers taken prisoner, including key Turkish and German senior officers. At the outbreak of World War One in August 1914, the call went out in Penrith and surrounding districts for “men who could ride horses” to volunteer for the newly formed Light Horse Regiment based from Parramatta to the west. As the force gathered strength enlistees from Penrith, Luddenham and Windsor were assigned to C Squadron of the 7th Light Horse. As the “war to end all wars” raged across Europe and details of the campaign on Gallipoli became public, in 1915 a proposal went to the Council for a memorial for 250 men who enlisted from the then small community, and served, and for the 45 who ultimately made the ultimate sacrifice. It would be seven years, clouded by controversy and contention involving local politicians, and post war, local returned

The official opening of Memory Park in 1922. Photo: Penrith City Library.

Terry Gallaway’s grandfather Corporal Rupert Franklin Gore Gallaway (pictured left).

servicemen, before Memory Park came into being, dedicated on Saturday, July 8, 1922, by State Governor Sir Walter Davidson. The ceremony drew a huge crowd, who gathered at the Penrith railway station for the Governor’s arrival on the 2.22pm train from Central. As reported in the Nepean Times, the reception party included the Mayor, Alderman John Adams, the Mayor of St Marys, Alderman Thomas Brooker, and other civic

officials leading the welcoming party, a guard of honour formed by C Squadron troops, and two mounted police, Constables Ormsby and McGeek. In a burst of enthusiasm the Governor awarded the children present a holiday on the next Monday, apologised for the absence on other duties of his wife, Lady Margaret, and the day was his first visit “to this historic district”. In 2008, another rebuild and redesign saw the memorial rededicated on October 31, Beersheba Day. On February 25, 1922, in the adjoining municipality of St Marys, Mayor Brooker laid the foundation stone of a rotunda to honour the fallen from all wars, dedicated on Saturday, October 28, 1922 by Major-General Sir Charles Rosenthal, twice wounded at Gallipoli and described as “massive and powerful and capable of controlling the raw recruits well”. General Rosenthal’s close relationship with the Nepean district, began in 1909 with his election as a secretary of the newly-formed Aerial League of Australia, based at Penrith’s Belmore Oval, where he also became one of the first students of William Hart’s flying school, from where Hart made Australia’s first cross-country flight from Penrith to Parramatta in 1911. The rotunda stands today in Victoria Park, the latest inscription placed on the structure is a tribute to Vietnam War veterans, unveiled in 1986 by the then Penrith Mayor, Brian King.

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App is first step to prepare for emergencies this summer MAKAYLA MUSCAT

s we move into the warmer months, the Red Cross is urging residents to be prepared for emergencies of all

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kinds. They are encouraging people to have a RediPlan, to be prepared for when things go wrong unexpectedly. NSW Emergency Services Manager Diana Bernardi said locals can start by downloading the Get Prepared app from the Apple Store or Google Play. “When we talk about emergencies we think of bushfires and floods but in the Penrith area one of the major emergencies are heatwaves,” she said. “Heatwaves and bushfires tend to go concurrently but heatwaves is one of the biggest killers in Australia.” Bernardi said it's important to prepare so you can make better decisions in an emergency. She said it's a good idea to plan ahead of time, and one of the benefits of the app is that it allows users to complete the steps at their own pace. “The app is the first step in working though that [plan],” she said. “We know if people prepare their minds when they're calm they can think more clearly, and when we think more clearly we

make better decisions. Know what your main hazard risk is in your area. So it could be heatwaves, could be bushfires, could be power outages, but know those risks, because that helps you prepare.” Bernardi also emphasised the importance of getting to know your neighbours, who are often the first responders in emergencies. “If your family and friends are not in your local area, you really really rely on your immediate neighbours. Don’t wait for an emergency,” she said. “Not everyone's going to have access to a car… not everyone has the ability to evacuate or get out of the home or even get help with food or that sort of thing.” Bernardi said being organised is key to being prepared in stressful situations. She said people should think about what their individual and family needs are and plan for that, because every family and every situation is different. “Make sure you tell your family or friends what your plan is, share them so people know what you're planning to do," she said. “Think about what you would take if you had to leave your house for up to three or four days… things like phone chargers, medications, scripts and documents like birth certificates. To find out more, visit www.redcross.org.au/ prepare.

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pproval has been granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Erskine Park, creating hundreds of new jobs. The development of the factory will firm up the supply of BlueScope steel products for the building and construction industry. With construction completion slated for 2025, the facility is expected to produce approximately 240,000 new Colorbond steel rooftops per year, or 80,000 new steel house frames. This approval will not only boost housing supply by firming up supply of BlueScope steel products for the building and construction industry, it will also boost the local economy. The community is set to benefit from more than 300 new job opportunities, with 43 ongoing jobs at the plant. Approximately 258 jobs will be created during the construction process. With private investment of $320 million, the factory will be built at the existing BlueScope Western Sydney Service Centre on Templar Road, Erskine Park. NSW Premier Chris Minns said it was an exciting project. “This is exactly the kind of innovation we want to see in NSW,” Premier Chris Minns said. “Not only will this factory boost our state’s domestic manufacturing capability, it will

The site in Erskine Park as it currently stands.

also provide vital materials as we boost housing supply.” Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the planning approval signifies another step in the right direction for supporting increased housing supply and economic growth. “The project is a major $320 million investment into the future of domestic steelmaking and will play an important role in supporting housing and infrastructure projects,” he said. “It’s a vote of confidence in NSW, helping to meet current and future demand for the

The new-look site with the additional factory.

sector, providing the locally sourced materials we need to build homes, hospitals, renewable energy and transport infrastructure. “The demand will be met with a higher volume of materials able to be sent from Port Kembla to the new factory, which is being built on the existing BlueScope site.” BlueScope’s Chief Executive Australian Steel Products Tania Archibald said it is a major moment to get approval for the Erskine Park site. “The NSW Planning Minister’s decision to provide planning approval for this State

Significant Project will allow BlueScope to progress the construction of a new, state-ofthe-art, metal coating line, the first to be built in over 30 years,” she said. “Construction of the manufacturing facility will allow BlueScope to better meet the growing demand for steel building and construction products, in particular TrueCore steel for light gauge steel framing and feed for the company’s iconic Colorbond steel products for roofing and walling applications. “Our plan is to have the plant commissioned and operational by the end of 2025.”

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Farewell, Burger Head!

What a shame to see local restaurant Burger Head close this week. It just proves that it’s not all sunshine and rainbows in Penrith at the moment. Hospitality is tough, especially in these times of hard cost-ofliving pressures. One of the first things that has to go in times like this is eating out. The boys gave it a great crack, and they should be congratulated. I hope they aren’t lost to the area. ROD JONES, VIA EMAIL

A sad world in which we live

Watching the tragic events in the Middle East, particularly when it comes to children, makes me extremely sad. We all only get one life, and to think this is how so many are experiencing theirs. We complain about so much in this part of the world, and so much of it seems insignificant now. We should be grateful for each day we have. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

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Well done to the Western Weekender for continuing to hold people to account, and for publishing stories we would otherwise not hear. I enjoy picking up my paper every Friday and enjoying a red wine with it each week as the sun sets. I feel so much more informed afterwards. BEVERLY, VIA WEBSITE

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Walking with a purpose Greg Bond raises $27,000 in 24-hour walk – continuing his fundraising efforts CASSIDY PEARCE

he inaugural Western Sydney 24 Hour Walk was held in October, and is already showing its lasting impacts. Greg Bond has been doing walks with Jay Allen’s Australian Skin Cancer Foundation since 2018, after his sister-in-law Andrea Bond passed away from melanoma cancer at 42 years of age. Though many have taken him rural, he thought it was about time to bring it home to Penrith. “I’ve done some big walks to raise money – last year I walked from Canberra to Sydney, I’ve walked from Bateman’s Bay to Sydney, and I’ve walked from Newcastle,” he said. “I try to do something every year, and Jay Allen is doing a walk from Menimbula to North Melbourne, which is a big one, but I can’t do it. That’s why I did the 24-hour walk. “My walks have always been in the country areas, but the people who support me and donate are always in Penrith, so I thought I’d do one around here where everyone can get involved.” Though the primary goals of the walks are to raise funds and awareness, it’s the recent addition of the Skin Check Truck which has made them even more important. “We’ve bought a bus, and the bus is like a breast screening bus, but it’s an Australian

Members of Andrea Bond’s family walked to raise funds and awareness.

skin cancer bus,” he said. “The government don’t back us with anything, so we have to pay for the two nurses on board, and the running of the bus.”

The Western Sydney 24 Hour Walk began at 8am on Saturday, October 14, and went on until 8am the following morning. In that time, more than 150 people set foot

on the track at St Marys Leagues Club oval. Bond walked 85km, and raised $27,000. “It was great, it was terrific,” Bond said. “I didn’t think we’d get that much, but we had some good donations. “St Marys Leagues Club were unbelievable – they helped us and supported us all the way, and we even had some of the directors come and walk with us and cut the ribbon to start with.” The day was complete with live music, a car show, a coffee van, and a barbeque for participants and onlookers. In particular, Bond was ecstatic to see the local community getting behind his efforts, and utilising the Skin Check Truck. “On the day, there were heaps of people that had skin checks, but there were six people that were found with bad melanomas and were told to go to their doctors on the Monday,” he said. “So far, I’ve had two people come back to me that had biopsies and have gone back in now and had them cut out. “Even a 17-year-old girl had a six centimetre one on her back – she didn’t know it was there, and she’s now had it cut out as well. “Potentially, it could have saved someone’s life. “The money is minor, but the awareness is the thing we’re trying to get across there.” Got a story to share? Email us at news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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A new slice of history

Feeling hungry? Iconic Penrith sandwich shop opens new location in Emu Plains CASSIDY PEARCE

Cameron Medcalf and the Emu Plains team. Photo: Melinda Jane.

yesterday was a good day for us, and it didn’t impact our Cranebrook store.” Murrays regulars will be happy to know they can get the same unique menu items they know and love from the new location, with Medcalf saying it’s business as usual. “It’s exactly the same. If it’s not broken, don’t change it – that’s what people love,” he said. “We run a Wednesday special down in

Cranebrook, and we’ll do the same here, just for something a little bit different. But, generally, the menu is the menu, and it’s been working for 20 odd years!” For those giving Murrays a go for the first time at the new store, Medcalf suggests giving their top seller a try. “Our biggest selling sandwich is the chicken caeser,” he said.

“We sell thousands of them every year!” But, when it comes to personal recommendations, he can’t look past the corned beef. “Strangely enough, the corned beef sandwich is a big seller, it’s just got a unique flavour,” he said. “People just think it’s an ordinary corned beef sandwich, but it’s pretty spectacular.” The new location is at 2/135 Russell Street.

hey’ve been in Penrith, St Marys and Cranebrook. Now, the newest Murrays Sandwich Shop location has officially opened in Emu Plains. According to owner Cameron Medcalf, the decision to expand was an unexpected one. “I had no intention of opening up a store, but an agent rang me and said ‘I have a shop coming up, would you be interested?’, and I said ‘no’,” he recalled. “But, they told me how big it was, and I thought it could be interesting.” In particular, Medcalf saw potential to relocate much of the catering side of the business to the larger space, which is nearby to many of the companies they regularly work with. Ultimately, the decision to open was made just six weeks ago, with Medcalf getting the keys on October 13, leaving him just two weeks to turn the empty shop into the iconic Murrays. “We just crammed it all into two weeks – a very stressful two weeks!” he said. With the official opening held on Monday, October 30, Medcalf said he couldn’t be more excited to have a new store in Emu Plains, in addition to the existing Cranebrook location. “It fills a big hole, this place was crying for what we do,” he said. “We’ve only been open for one day so far –

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Caring for the carers: Program offers much-needed respite CASSIDY PEARCE

f the 2.65 million Australians who selflessly provide care and support to their family members or friends, over 235,000 are considered young carers, under the age of 25. Though many find fulfilment in these responsibilities, inadequate support can adversely affect their health and wellbeing, with organisations encouraging those included to seek support. 15-year-old local carer Ben has been playing a crucial role in caring for his older brother, who has intellectual disabilities, for the last four years. “As a caregiver, my responsibilities include assisting my brother with bathroom needs, regularly checking on him, and taking him to places like the shops for errands or places where we can go and have fun and where he can take a break,” he said. Though he’s fully embraced these responsibilities, Ben admits it’s taken a toll on him – particularly by way of stress causing delays on tasks like school assignments.

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“The caregiving responsibilities have significantly impacted my life, often causing stress and making it challenging to fully concentrate on my schoolwork,” he said.

“But I love my brother, so of course I am always going to help with his care.” Recently, Ben was introduced by his mum, who had already received

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support and services previously, to the Carer Gateway – an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. “She thought it would be beneficial

for me to join as well and socialise and connect with other young carers,” he said. In particular, Ben has been able to receive support on both the academic and social sides of his life through provider, Your Side. “I’ve received help through Carer Gateway with things like tutoring and receiving a laptop to help with school work,” he said. “I have also attended a lot of super fun social events.” With a range of support services available, Ben encourages everyone to get involved. “I believe it’s important for other young carers to be aware of the Carer Gateway program and consider signing up as it can provide valuable support for their caregiving responsibilities,” he said. “The young carer program through the Carer Gateway also provides specific support to young carers like tutoring, career pathway options, respite, in-home help and even driving lessons. “It’s cool!” To learn more or access these services, visit carergateway.gov.au or call 1800 422 737.

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In David’s memory David Currie Playspace continues to honour advocate’s legacy

enrith City Council has unveiled a new amenities building at David Currie Playspace in St Clair, placing accessibility at the forefront of its design. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the amenities building is a welcome new feature and a testament to the continuing legacy of accessibility advocate David Currie. “David Currie was an inspiration to many in our community. He made such a difference through his advocacy for greater accessibility in Penrith,” Carney said. “With the addition of the amenities building, more people can enjoy a day out at the park knowing that there are facilities available to accommodate their needs. “Making Penrith more accessible is a top priority for the Council.” The amenities building includes a unisex family change area, a unisex ambulant toilet, a MLAK-fitted accessible toilet and a MLAK-fitted ‘Changing Place’ facility.

Work underway on Kingsway upgrade Construction is now underway on the new amenities building at The Kingsway in Werrington. The amenities upgrade is another step forward in a series of enhancements to the area, making The Kingsway Sports Precinct a premier hub for sports and recreation in Penrith. “The Kingsway fields were flooded eight times in 2022, with the amenities building flooding twice in that time. The new amenities building will be elevated to address this risk,” Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said. “Every week almost 8,000 people visit the Kingsway fields. Building an accessible and functional amenities building is a win for everyone in the community.”

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Penrith Mayor Todd Carney demonstrating the ‘Changing Places’ facility that is fitted in the new amenities building

This project is co-funded by Penrith City Council ($200,000) and the Australian Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($200,000). The completion of the amenities building is part of the David

Currie Playspace upgrade, a project identified through the Sport and Recreation Strategy which is a 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation and open space across our City. David Currie Playspace was

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Craft beer brewery climbs Mountains CASSIDY PEARCE

ince finding a second home in Emu Plains last year, Mountain Culture has gone from strength to strength, being named the number one craft beer of 2022 in the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers, and now making waves overseas with a new collaboration with legendary American craft beer pioneers, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. According to Sierra Nevada brewmaster, Scott Jennings, Steve Grossman – ambassador of Sierra Nevada and brother of the brand’s Founder, Ken Grossman – first got a taste of Mountain Culture when attending this year’s Great Australian Beer Spectapular (GABS) Festival. “Ken got clued in on how amazing the [Mountain Culture] beers are and what an incredible success story Mountain Culture has been in a short time,” he said. “Ken came back to North Carolina, and he said, ‘I was just in Australia, and there’s this brewery there. They’re incredibly good and really shaking things up over there.’ We had to do a collaboration – we absolutely had to.” Mountain Culture is the first Australian brewery to collaborate with Sierra Nevada – an honour co-founder DJ McCready doesn’t take lightly. “Sierra Nevada are the godfathers of craft beer,” he said.

“Ken Grossman founded the company in 1980, and he is widely credited as being single-handedly responsible for the launch of the craft beer movement. “We’re both independently owned, family run businesses. “We are both really pushing to make craft beer better, but also to be accessible to new crowds. “It’s a huge honour to collaborate with them, and we feel that Aussies will love the pale ale we have created, and it really embodies the heart and soul of both breweries.” According to Jennings, the recipe for the new beer, which they’re calling the ultimate Summer Pale Ale, is reflective of what both breweries are known for. “The recipe is a nice blend of the styles of our two breweries,” he said. “We wanted to create something special that captures the essence of our companies and delivers what our fans have come to expect from us.” Though the new beer initially sold out online in an hour, McCready said he’s looking forward to get more brewing, and seeing more and more Aussies enjoy their joint creation as the temperature heats up. “It’s not going to be the craziest, wackiest beer out there – we’ve designed it to be something that’s really enjoyable and highly drinkable – exactly what you want to reach for on a hot summer’s day,” he said.

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obertson’s Paints is celebrating its 90th birthday next Wednesday, November 8. In 2006, brothers Aaron and Nathan Hext became the fourth owners of Robertson’s Paints, which has been proudly Australian since 1933. According to Nathan, this milestone birthday has crept up on them very quickly. “We’ve been here for a very long time employing local people and keeping manufacturing going strong,” he told the Weekender. “We thought it would be nice to let people know we’ve been in western Sydney since the ‘60s.” The original owner, Samuel Robertson, started working with a local chemist to develop small batches of lacquer paints and thinners in his backyard. Over three decades, he expanded his business before moving to the current St Marys location in 1969. Nathan said maintaining a local focus is their top priority. “We want to keep employment and manufacturing in western Sydney,

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so being here is very important to us,” he said. “We’re Australian-made and Australian-owned, whereas Dulux, Taubmans and Wattyl are all now foreign-owned. “None of the big three brands

are Australian-owned anymore, but Robertson’s Paints started in Australia and we’re still sourcing our raw materials from businesses in Australia.” Nathan said he’s proud of how the business has continued to grow,

despite changing hands a couple of times. Looking back, he said it was great to spend a few years working alongside some of the original owners. “We’re not the Robertsons, but I did work with Andrew Robertson,

and his brother and his dad,” he said. “They started in 1933 and they were the Robertsons namesake for Robertson’s Paints.” In 2012, the Hext family decided to rename the business Robertson’s Paints to improve its online presence. “When we changed our name to Robertson’s Paints it made it easier for people to find us and know what we do,” Nathan said. “Everyone referred to us as Robertson’s Paints and we were already trading as that, so we then just actually changed our name.” Nathan said he is really excited to see how the region continues to grow. “Things like the new airport, for example, we think are going to be great for western Sydney,” he said. “We’re hoping to stay here and hopefully do our little bit to add to the growth and development of western Sydney, which we think is great for everyone.” Customers will be able to join the celebration and receive 20 per cent off their purchase, if they present a coupon any time in the month of November.

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Penrith jeweller has been recognised amongst the industry’s finest at a prestigious awards ceremony in Sydney. York Jewellers Managing Director and Head Jeweller Douglas Ely was crowned Handmade Design Winner and CAD Design Winner at the Showcase Jewellers Conference – a bi-yearly celebration of the nation’s top retailers and craftspeople. The honours came in response to two of Ely’s dazzling creations. The first comprised a series of starry-themed white gold, diamond, and pearl hair pieces made to accentuate his wife’s bridal wear. The second was a pair of articulated lagoon blue and pink tourmaline drop earrings featuring ‘fancyshaped’ white diamonds. Ely said it was humbling to be acknowledged amid such a talented field. “We put a lot of effort

One of Douglas Ely’s awarded creations.

into crafting the best for our clients at York Jewellers, so to have that seen and appreciated is truly special,” he said. The accolades are just the latest for Ely, who in 2013 earned the top gong in the Showcase International Design Awards ‘Creative Design’ category. That year, York Jewellers also beat 300 other stores to claim the coveted Australian Retailer of the Year award. Douglas Ely’s father Robert Ely founded York Jewellers in 1985 after purchasing what was then the Western Suburbs Diamond Centre. Using the skills he gained throughout a lengthy tenure in the industry, he guided all four sons through a number of in-store roles. It was Douglas that would eventually take the reins and see it flourish into the much-loved jewellery destination it is today.

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Penny is taking pre-orders for its 2023 Premiers Lager, celebrating Penrith’s three-peat Premiership win. The can has the same design as the brewery’s previous Premiers cans. It is expected to drop in November. It’s available for pre-order now at www.rustypennybrewing.com.au.

Δ Vegemite’s milestone: It’s time to raise a toast – to Vegemite! The iconic spread is celebrating its 100th birthday, and has revealed a new range of collectable items to recognise the occasion. The birthday items – including everything from tea towels (pictured) to sippy cups and yo-yos – are available at www.vegemite.com.au. Δ Burger Head closes: Penrith burger

restaurant Burger Head closed its doors for the final time last Sunday. Those behind the restaurant will keep the brand alive through their food truck, which will attend an increased number of events across Sydney.

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Δ Celebrating conservation: Blue Mountains City Council has recreated an historic photo to celebrate conservation works that have been completed at the Map of Australia, in Lawson. The works undertaken at the Wilson Park water feature included bridge repairs, stonework and channel restoration, cleaning of the water feature, significant ground water management works, removal of weeds and new interpretative signage. Local dignitaries and school students attended the unveiling of the water feature and map back in 1932, with the same type of guests attending

the new photo last weekend (pictured above).

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TURNING BACK TIME If you grew up in Penrith in the 1990s or early 2000s, there’s every chance you spent plenty of time at this AMF Bowling Centre on Woodriff Street (also known as Penrith Bowl). It was one of Penrith’s most popular attractions, with thousands of bowlers every week turning up to compete in both casual games and leagues. Bowling sleepovers even occurred at the AMF centre for the junior leagues. The pictured centre closed in 2009, leaving Penrith without a bowling alley until the arrival of a new AMF centre on Batt Street, Jamisontown, in 2012. The AMF name no longer exists in Australia, and in fact has no real connection with the country given it’s an acronym for American Machine and Foundry. In 2018, all AMF centres including the one in Penrith were re-named Zone Bowling. The pictured AMF centre was repurposed and is now a liquor store.

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“My parents and I have been connected with this community since it was first established. For Brendan and myself, moving to St Hedwig has been a homecoming of sorts. “One of the most enjoyable aspects of living at St Hedwig is the friendly atmosphere of the community. Where else do you have the pleasure of meeting friendly people, having chats as they go on their walks and sitting outside enjoying the sun and gardens? There are also lots of fun social events to participate in along with the opportunity to reminisce and share life experiences with other residents in the village. “The new people that you meet and the beautiful friendships that you make is also an incredibly special part of living at St Hedwig. A sense of caring and camaraderie is woven through the fabric of the village. We have been welcomed into the village by all of the other residents and have even booked holidays with some of our newfound friends. The biggest challenge living at the village is that it takes half an hour to check the mailbox because of all of the chin wagging sessions along the way!” Find out more about St Hedwig by calling 1300 191 472.

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MELBOURNE CUP 2023

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nfortunately, getting to Flemington Racecourse does prove difficult for most of us, but rest assured that venues are hosting their own Melbourne Cup Day celebrations. Here’s 10 local places you and your friends can go if you’re in the mood to get dressed up and hopefully cheer on a winner next Tuesday...

Penrith Panthers Leagues Club Panthers will host several events throughout the club this Melbourne Cup Day. It all kicks off in the Basement Sports Bar at 10am with live entertainment, an in-house TAB and prizes up for grabs. Prada Clutch will be hosting a Luncheon at Kelly’s Bar + Kitchen, from 11.30am. For just $65, guests will enjoy a two-course luncheon with a complimentary Champagne Mimosa on arrival. If you’re feeling more creative, try your hand at painting while sipping wine on the Squires Terrace before the big race. To book, visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

Lakeside Restaurant The Rotary Club will be hosting a decadent Melbourne Cup Lunch at Lakeside Restaurant at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. From 12.30pm, guests will enjoy a seafood buffet, dessert and champagne.

Fashions on the field prizes, sweeps and lucky door prizes will also be up for grabs. The funds raised will go to two local charities: Our Community Cares and Pink Up Penrith. Tickets are on sale for $85. To book, visit bit.ly/Rotary-Melbourne-Cup-Lunch.

Penrith RSL Penrith RSL is often a go-to place to celebrate Cup Day. If the big race itself isn’t enough, the club will host Race Day Bingo featuring a whopping 40 games from 11am. There will also be prizes for best dressed, sweeps, and a complimentary Sparkling Wine or Great Northern Schooner if you dine at the Maze Grill Café or Star Buffet For details, visit www.penrithrsl.com.au.

St Marys Leagues Club Kicking off at 11.30am, Saints will host a Melbourne Cup Day Carnivale Luncheon in the Showroom. Guests will enjoy a three-course luncheon and a glass of complimentary bubbly on arrival. There will also be plenty of entertainment, with Samba Brazil dancers and acrobats, and all the day’s action on three giant screens. Full TAB facilities are available. Tickets are on sale for $58. To book, visit bit. ly/Saints-Cup-Day-Carnivale.

O’Ddonoghues Irish Pub If you’re looking for a fun afternoon with

some mates, head down to O’Donoghues in Emu Plains before “the race that stops the nation” gets underway at 3pm. There’ll be plenty of entertainment throughout the day, with sweeps and prizes for best dressed. And if you book a table for eight or more, you’ll receive a delectable bottle of bubbly on the house. For details, visit www.odonoghues.com.au.

Theo’s Rooftop Bar Astina will be hosting Penrith’s most exclusive Cup Day event on the first Tuesday in November. Guests will receive canapés and drinks while they watch live coverage of the races all day. There will also be a photobook, cocktail cart and fashions on the field event, and plenty of other entertainment. Celebrations will commence at Midday and continue after the race. Tickets start at $150. To get yours, visit bit.ly/ Melbourne-Cup-At-Astina.

Pioneer Tavern The Pioneer Tavern is inviting anyone who is keen to watch the big race. Their TAB will be open from 9am and they are offering a charcuterie board for two for $39. There will be entertainment, with Jed Zarb performing live from 12pm to 3pm. Bookings are essential. To secure your

spot, visit www.thepioneertavern.com.au/ whats_on.

Red Cow Hotel Punters are invited to visit the Red Cow from 7am on Cup Day. The TAB will be open and the races will be on while you enjoy $16 lunches and $14 margaritas all day. For details, visit www.redcow.com.au/ whats-on.

Penrith Paceway The Paceway will be hosting its traditional Cup Day event again this year. Starting at 11.30am, there’ll be lots happening throughout the day to keep everybody entertained including sweeps, full TAB facilities, live music, lunch and more. Bookings are essential. To secure your spot, call 4721 2375.

The Log Cabin If you’re looking for a lavish race day event, look no further than The Log Cabin on the banks of the Nepean. For just $90, guests will be able to enjoy a seafood buffet lunch, a glass of Yves bubbles on arrival and have the chance to win prizes in the fashions on the field competition Those who want to kick on after the race are invited to order a drink and settle in to enjoy DJs into the evening. To book a table, visit www.thelogcabin.com. au/melbourne-cup.

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MELBOURNE CUP WINNERS Year Winning Horse

Jockey

Trainer

2022 Gold Trip

Mark Zahra

Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Bay

2021 Verry Elleegant

James McDonald Chris Waller

2020 Twilight Payment

Jye McNeil

Joseph O'Brien

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Year Winning Horse

Jockey

Trainer

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Wgt (kg) 57.5

1941 Skipton

W. Cook

J. Fryer

Chestnut

Colt (Male)

Wgt (kg)

Bay

Mare (Female)

1940 Old Rowley

A. Knox

J.A. Scully

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

Bay

Gelding (Male)

55.5

1939 Rivette

E. Preston

H. Bamber

Bay

Mare (Female)

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47.5

2019 Vow And Declare

Craig Williams

Danny O'Brien

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1938 Catalogue

F. Shean

A. McDonald

Bay

Gelding (Male)

2018 Cross Counter

Kerrin McEvoy

Charlie Appleby

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1937 The Trump

A. Reed

S.W. Reid

Bay

Gelding (Male)

2017 Rekindling

Corey Brown

Joseph O'Brien

Bay

Stallion (Male)

51.5

1936 Wotan

O. Phillips

J. Fryer

Brown

Stallion (Male)

49.5

2016 Almandin

Kerrin McEvoy

2015 Prince of Penzance Michelle Payne

Robert Hickmott

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1935 Maraboa

K. Voitre

L. Robertson

Bay

Stallion (Male)

49.5

Darren Weir

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1934 Peter Pan

D. Munro

F. McGrath

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

61.5

2014 Protectionist

R. Moore

Andreas Wohler

Bay

Stallion (Male)

56.5

1933 Hall Mark

J. O Sullivan

J. Holt

Chestnut

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2013 Fiorente

D.Oliver

G. Waterhouse

Brown

Stallion (Male)

1932 Peter Pan

W. Duncan

F. McGrath

Chestnut

Colt (Male)

2012 Green Moon

B. Prebble

R. Hickmott

Bay

Stallion (Male)

53.5

1931 White Nose

N. Percival

E.J. Hatwell

Brown/Black

Stallion (Male)

43.5

2011 Dunaden

C. Lemaire

M. Delzangles

Bay

Stallion (Male)

54.5

1930 Phar Lap

J.E. Pike

H.R. Telford

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

62.5 58

2010 Americain

G. Mosse

A. Royer Dupre

Brown

Stallion (Male)

54.5

1929 Nightmarch

R. Reed

A. McAulay

Brown

Stallion (Male)

2009 Shocking

C. Brown

M. Kavanagh

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1928 Statesman

J. Munro

W. Kelso

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

2008 Viewed

B. Shinn

J.B. Cummings

Bay

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1927 Trivalve

R. Lewis

J. Scobie

Chestnut

Colt (Male)

47 58.5

2007 Efficient

M. Rodd

G. Rogerson

Grey

Gelding (Male)

54.5

1926 Spearfelt

H. Cairns

V. O Neill

Brown

Stallion (Male)

2006 Delta Blues

Y. Iwata

K. Sumii

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1925 Windbag

J. Munro

G. Price

Bay

Stallion (Male)

2005 Makybe Diva

G. Boss

L. Freedman

Bay

Mare (Female)

1924 Backwood

P. Brown

R. Bradfield

Bay

Stallion (Male)

51.5

2004 Makybe Diva

G. Boss

L. Freedman

Bay

Mare (Female)

55.5

1923 Bitalli

A. Wilson

J. Scobie

Brown

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44.5

2003 Makybe Diva

G. Boss

D. Hall

Bay

Mare (Female)

1922 King Ingodas

A. Wilson

J. Scobie

Brown

Stallion (Male)

2002 Media Puzzle

D. Oliver

D. Weld

Chestnut

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52.5

1921 Sister Olive

E. O Sullivan

J. Williams

Chestnut

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2001 Ethereal

S. Seamer

S. Laxon

Bay

Mare (Female)

1920 Poitrel

K. Bracken

H.J. Robinson

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

63.5

2000 Brew

K. McEvoy

M. Maroney

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1919 Artilleryman

R. Lewis

P.T. Heywood

Brown

Colt (Male)

1999 Rogan Josh

J. Marshall

J.B. Cummings

Brown

Gelding (Male)

1918 Night Watch

W. Duncan

R. Bradfield

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1998 Jezabeel

C. Munce

B. Jenkins

Brown

Mare (Female)

1917 Westcourt

W. McLachlan

J. Burton

Brown

Gelding (Male)

1997 Might And Power

J. Cassidy

J. Denham

Bay/Brown Gelding (Male)

1916 Sasanof

F. Foley

M. Hobbs

Brown

Gelding (Male)

43.5

1996 Saintly

D. Beadman

J.B. Cummings

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

55.5

1915 Patrobas

R. Lewis

C. Wheeler

Brown

Colt (Male)

1995 Doriemus

D. Oliver

L. Freedman

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

54.5

1914 Kingsburgh

K.G. Meddick

I. Foulsham

Chestnut

Colt (Male)

43.5

1994 Jeune

Wayne Harris

D. Hayes

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

56.5

1913 Posinatus

A. Shanahan

J. Chambers

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1993 Vintage Crop

Michael Kinane

D. Weld

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

55.5

1912 Piastre

A. Shanahan

R. O Connor

Bay

Stallion (Male)

48.5

1992 Subzero

Greg Hall

L. Freedman

Grey

Stallion (Male)

54.5

1911 The Parisian

R. Cameron

C. Wheeler

Brown

Gelding (Male)

1991 Lets Elope

S.R. King

J.B. Cummings

Chestnut

Mare (Female)

1910 Comedy King

W. McLachlan

J. Lynch

Brown/Black

Gelding (Male)

49.5

1990 Kingston Rule

D. Beadman

J.B. Cummings

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

1909 Prince Foote

W. McLachlan

F. McGrath

Bay

Colt (Male)

1989 Tawrrific

R.S. Dye

L. Freedman

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1908 Lord Nolan

J. Flynn

E. A. Mao

Bay

Colt (Male)

42.5

1988 Empire Rose

T. Allan

L.K.Laxon

Chestnut

Mare (Female)

53.5

1907 Apologue

W. Evans

I. Earnshaw

Bay

Stallion (Male)

48.5

1987 Kensei

L. Olsen

L.J.Bridge

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

51.5

1906 Poseidon

T. Clayton

I. Earmshaw

Bay

Colt (Male)

1986 At Talaq

M. Clarke

C.S. Hayes

Bay

Stallion (Male)

54.5

1905 Blue Spec

F. Bullock

W. Hickenbotham

Brown

Stallion (Male)

1985 What A Nuisance

P. Hyland

J.F. Meagher

Bay

Gelding (Male)

52.5

1904 Acrasia

T. Clayton

A. E. Wills

Bay

Mare (Female)

1984 Black Knight

P. Cook

G.M. Hanlon

Bay/Brown Gelding (Male)

1903 Lord Cardigan

N. Godby

A.E. Cornwell

Brown

Colt (Male)

41.5 56

1983 Kiwi

J. Cassidy

E.S. Lupton

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

1902 The Victory

R. Lewis

R. Bradfield

Bay

Colt (Male)

1982 Gurners Lane

L. Dittman

G.T. Murphy

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

1901 Revenue

F. Dunn

H. Munro

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1981 Just A Dash

P. Cook

T.J. Smith

Bay

Gelding (Male)

53.5

1900 Clean Sweep

A. Richardson

James Scobie

Black

Colt (Male)

44.5

1980 Beldale Ball

J. Letts

C.S. Hayes

Brown

Stallion (Male)

49.5

1899 Merriwee

V. Turner

J.Wilson jun.

Brown

Colt (Male)

1979 Hyperno

H. White

J.B. Cummings

Bay/Brown Gelding (Male)

1898 The Grafter

John Gough

W. Forrester

Brown

Gelding (Male)

1978 Arwon

H. White

G.M. Hanlon

Bay/Brown Gelding (Male)

50.5

1897 Gaulus

S. Callinan

W. Forrester

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

1977 Gold And Black

J. Duggan

J.B. Cummings

Brown

1896 Newhaven

H.J. Gardiner

W. Hickenbotham

Chestnut

Colt (Male)

50.5 46.5

Gelding (Male)

1976 Van Der Hum

R.J. Skelton

L.H. Robinson

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

54.5

1895 Auraria

J. Stevenson

J.H. Hill

Brown

Filly (Female)

1975 Think Big

H. White

J.B. Cummings

Bay

Gelding (Male)

58.5

1894 Patron

H.G. Dawes

R. Bradfield

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

1974 Think Big

H. White

J.B. Cummings

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1893 Tarcoola

H. Cripps

J. Cripps

Bay

Stallion (Male)

52.5

1973 Gala Supreme

F. Reys

R.J. Hutchins

Brown

Gelding (Male)

1892 Glenloth

G. Robson

M. Carmody

Brown

Stallion (Male)

50.5

1972 Piping Lane

J. Letts

G.M. Hanlon

Brown

Gelding (Male)

1891 Malvolio

G. Redfearn

J. Redfearn

Bay

Stallion (Male)

52.5

1971 Silver Knight

R.B. Marsh

E. Temperton

Grey

Stallion (Male)

1890 Carbine

R. Ramage

W. Hickenbotham

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1970 Baghdad Note

E.J. Didham

R. Heasley

Grey

Gelding (Male)

1889 Bravo

J. Anwin

T. Wilson

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1969 Rain Lover

J. Johnson

M.L. Robins

Bay

Stallion (Male)

60.5

1888 Mentor

M. O Brien

W. Hickenbotham

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1968 Rain Lover

J. Johnson

M.L.Robins

Bay

Stallion (Male)

51.5

1887 Dunlop

T. Sanders

J. Nicholson

Brown

Stallion (Male)

1967 Red Handed

R. Higgins

J.B. Cummings

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

1886 Arsenal

W. English

H. Rayner

Brown

Stallion (Male)

46.5 49.5

1966 Galilee

J. Miller

J.B. Cummings

Bay

Gelding (Male)

56.5

1885 Sheet Anchor

M. O Brien

T. Wilson

Brown

Stallion (Male)

1965 Light Fingers

R. Higgins

J.B. Cummings

Chestnut

Mare (Female)

52.5

1884 Malua

A. Robertson

Isaac Foulsham

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1964 Polo Prince

R. Taylor

J.P. Carter

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1883 Marini-Henri

J. Williamson

M. Fennelly

Bay

Colt (Male)

46.5 50.5

1963 Gatum Gatum

J. Johnson

H.G. Heagney

Brown

Gelding (Male)

1882 The Assyrian

C. Hutchens

J.E. Savill

Brown

Stallion (Male)

1962 Even Stevens

L. Coles

A. McGregor

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

1881 Zulu

Jim Gough

T. Lamond

Black

Stallion (Male)

1961 Lord Fury

R. Selkrig

F.B. Lewis

Brown

Stallion (Male)

1880 Grand Flaneur

T. Hales

T. Brown

Bay

Colt (Male)

42.5

1879 Darriwell

S. Cracknell

W.E. Dakin

Brown

Stallion (Male)

46.5

1878 Calamia

T. Brown

E. de Mestre

Bay

Stallion (Male)

51.5

1960 Hi Jinx

W. A. Smith

T.H. Knowles

Bay

Mare (Female)

1959 Macdougal

P. Glennon

R.W. Roden

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1958 Baystone

M. Schumacher

J. Green

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1877 Chester

P. Pigott

E. de Mestre

Bay

Colt (Male)

43.5

1957 Straight Draw

N. McGrowdie

J.M. Mitchell

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1876 Briseis

P. St. Albans

James Wilson

Brown

Filly (Female)

1956 Evening Peal

G. Podmore

E.D. Lawson

Brown

Mare (Female)

1875 Wollomai

R. Batty

S. Moon

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1955 Toparoa

N. Sellwood

T.J. Smith

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1874 Haricot

P. Pigott

S. Harding

Bay

Gelding (Male)

41.5

1954 Rising Fast

J. Purtell

I.J. Tucker

Bay/Brown Gelding (Male)

59.5

1873 Don Juan

W. Wilson

James Wilson

Bay

Stallion (Male)

43.5

1953 Wodalla

J. Purtell

R. Sinclair

Brown

Stallion (Male)

52.5

1872 The Quack

W. Enderson

John Tait

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1952 Dalray

W. Williamson

C.C. McCarthy

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1871 The Pearl

J. Cavanagh

John Tait

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1951 Delta

N. Sellwood

M. McCarten

Brown

Stallion (Male)

59.5

1870 Nimblefoot

J. Day

W. Lang

Bay

Gelding (Male)

1950 Comic Court

P. Glennon

J. Cummings

Brown

Stallion (Male)

59.5

1869 Warrior

J. Morrison

R. Sevoir

Brown

Gelding (Male)

55.5

1949 Foxami

W. Fellows

D. Lewis

Bay

Stallion (Male)

54.5

1868 Glencoe

C. Stanley

John Tait

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

57.5

1948 Rimfire

R. Neville

S. Boyden

Chestnut

Gelding (Male)

45.5

1867 Tim Whiffler

J. Driscoll

E. de Mestre

Bay

Stallion (Male)

1947 Hiraji

J. Purtell

J.W. McCurley

Grey

Gelding (Male)

49.5

1866 The Barb

W. Davis

John Tait

Black

Colt (Male)

1946 Russia

D. Munro

E. Hush

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

1865 Toryboy

E. Cavanagh

P. Miley

Grey

Gelding (Male)

44.5

1945 Rainbird

W. Cook

S. Evans

Chestnut

Mare (Female)

47.5

1864 Lantern

S. Davis

S. Mahon

Brown

Colt (Male)

39.5

1944 Sirius

D. Munro

E. Fisher

Chestnut

Stallion (Male)

1863 Banker

H. Chifney

Sam Waldock

Bay

Colt (Male)

33.5

1943 Dark Felt

V. Hartney

R. Webster

Brown

Stallion (Male)

52.5

1862 Archer

J. Cutts

E. de Mestre

Bay

Stallion (Male)

64.5

1942 Colonus

H. McCloud

F. Manning

Bay

Stallion (Male)

45.5

1861 Archer

J. Cutts

E. de Mestre

Bay

Stallion (Male)

60.5

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PENRITH’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

STILL BELOVED: JET ROARS INTO PENRITH CASSIDY PEARCE

hen it comes to Aussie music, few bands stand up to the success of Jet. 20 years on from the release of their debut album ‘Get Born’, which produced a string of hit singles like ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’, guitarist Cameron Muncey said its continued airtime has been completely unprecedented. “This longevity is definitely an eye opener,” he told the Weekender. “When we just went and did our most recent tour, there were lots of young faces. We’d hear stories and meet people and they’d be, like, 25, and they’d say, ‘I loved your song when I was a kid’, and now they get to come out and see us. “I think it’s really great that it’s gone across

the generations, but we never expected it. You just write what’s on your mind, and then what happens, happens, if it connects, it does, and it definitely has.” Though Jet has had its fair share of breaks over the years, Muncey said it’s his friendships within the band that keep him coming back. “It’s like a family in all senses – good and bad,” he said. “We’ve all grown up together our whole adult lives, I’ve known the boys since I was 14 or 15, so it’s a long association. It’s our whole lives.” After their most recent separation in 2019, Jet came together once again this year, just in time for their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame later this month. “It’s a huge honour, when you see the other names in there from Paul Kelly to Archie Roach,” he said. “I guess you become a part of the furniture

in the Australian music industry, although I guess that’s not a very glamorous way of putting it. You go to the trophy room!” Over the past few decades, Muncey admitted that a lot has changed as far as touring goes. But, one thing that doesn’t change is his love of the music – thanks to the fans. “It goes up and down – you get sick of a song, and then it makes a comeback in your mind somehow,” he said. “There’s things that I’ll be like, ‘I hate that song’, and everyone knew in the band, ‘Cam doesn’t like that’, and then recently, I’ve been like ‘I like that song again!’. “With music, you’re always writing and recording, and you’re always more excited about new stuff – even the thing that you came up with this morning, it’s just got that novelty of the new to it, and that excited feeling about it. But, when you get up on stage and you play

to people and they sing things back to you, that brings back that feeling.” Just a week after their induction, Jet will be heading to Panthers as part of Great Southern Nights with an unforgettable show celebrating 20 years of great music. “It’s an incredible show – the visuals are fantastic, and we’re really, really stoked about how it looks,” he said. “We’ll do the whole of ‘Get Born’, plus extras. You will leave satisfied!” And even after all that time, Muncey promises they’ll be in tip top shape. “We’re not dragging our arses off the couch all fat and smelly,” he said. “Nic’s voice is as good as it ever was, he’ll be screaming his balls off. It’s all there!” Jet will be on at Panthers on Thursday, November 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $65.30. To book, visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

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THINGS TO DO Gallery kicks off exciting new program

Support a school in need

Have a sizzling night out with Sydney Hotshots

Penrith Regional Gallery’s latest launch ‘Simmer’, an exciting new program that will captivate audiences with cutting-edge music and sound art performances as well as workshops facilitated by guest artists, is officially kicking off this Friday, November 3 with live music, INSIDE/OUTSIDE in the gallery’s garden, and a Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony workshop.

A dinner to support Bush School Cambodia will be held on Saturday, November 4 at St. Finbar’s Church Hall in Glenbrook. The cabaret evening is an important fundraiser to secure continuation of the school, which was established by a Glenbrook family in 2010, in the coming year. To book, call Doug on 0403 303 943, or email bushschoolcambodia@gmail.com.

This month, the hunks from Sydney Hotshots are heading back to Penrith for more exciting shows to make your heart race. This Saturday, November 4, they’ll be taking on Penrith RSL, where general admission tickets are on sale now for just $37.63. For more information or to book, head to sydneyhotshots.com.

BARGAIN BUYS

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

from 10am. New members are always welcome. Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546 for more information.

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

Penrith NASHO’s Monthly meetings at Penrith RSL Club. Call 0400 129 006 for details.

BUSINESS

Nepean Valley RSL Day Club Meets every Friday from 10am-2pm at Penrith Senior Citizens Centre. Volunteers needed. 0407 014 542.

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

CLASSES AND FUN

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS

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

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month from 9am2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244. Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club Club meets at 7pm on the first Friday of the month at the old scout hall at 4 Moore St, Glenbrook. Call Ron on 0408 483 269 for more information. Red Cross Penrith Meetings held the second Thursday of the month for lunch. Members and volunteers knit teddies for trauma victims. Call 0438 244 414.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith. Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au. Free food shop 9am-11am every Tuesday at 51 Henry Street, Penrith.

MUSEUMS

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222. Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594. Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484. Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160. Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River. Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499. Penrith Autism Community Network Carers support group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm at Maze Cafe, Penrith RSL. Phillip on 0420 209 015 for more details. Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets third Monday of the month at Emu Sports Club from 6.30pm. Call 1300 13 38 78 for more information.

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1 hour, 44 minutes ‘Dumb Money’ tells the story of fortunes made and lost overnight in the David-vs.-Goliath GameStop short squeeze that may have changed Wall Street forever. It offers a scathing, funny and emotional portrayal of how a loosely affiliated group of amateur investors and Internet denizens crushed one of the biggest hedge

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Ê 10 and Paramount+ held its Upfronts last week, with a number of their most popular shows returning in 2024. They include: ‘I’m A Celebrity’ with Robert Irwin confirmed as host alongside Julia Morris; some new faces join the ‘MasterChef Australia’ kitchen in Poh Ling Yeow, Andy Allen, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli; ‘The Masked Singer’; ‘Australian Survivor: Titans v Rebels’; ‘The Hunted’; ‘Shark Tank’; ‘The Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition’; ‘The Bachelors’; ‘Taskmasters’; ‘Thank God You’re Here’; ‘The Cheap Seats’, ‘The Last King of the Cross’; ‘The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers’; and ‘Neighbours’.

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Ê New shows set to hit 10 and Paramount+ next year include: the reboot of ‘Gladiators’ with former sports stars Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis; US drama ‘NCIS: Sydney’; ‘Top Gear Australia’ with Beau Ryan and Jonathan LaPaglia; reality series ‘Aussie Shore’; ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’ with chef Miguel Maestre; eight-part Aussie drama ‘Paper Dolls’; ‘Wheel of Fortune Australia’ with Graham Norton; and ‘Deal or No Deal’, now hosted by Grant Denyer.

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Ê Unfortunately, along with the good news comes the bad with the fate of several shows still up in the air. ‘The Traitors’ has been axed while no decision has been made on ‘Five Bedrooms’, ‘Location Location Location Australia’, ‘Studio 10’, ‘The Living Room’ and ‘Would I Lie To You?’. Ê Foxtel and Binge also held their Upfronts last week, with the subscription service confirming the return of Sam Neil drama ‘The Twelve’, Logie-winning comedy-drama ‘Colin From Accounts’, ‘Selling Houses Australia’, ‘The Great Australia Bake Off’ and ‘Gogglebox Australia’. Ê ‘Today’ news and entertainment presenter Brooke Boney and comedian Tommy Little will co-host the 2023 ARIA Awards on Wednesday, November 15 at Hordern Pavilion. Catch it live on Stan from 5pm.

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Ê ‘MasterChef’ spinoff ‘Dessert Masters’ will premiere on 10 on Sunday, November 12 at 7.30pm. Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon, 10 of Australia’s best

pastry chefs vie to become the competition’s inaugural champion and win $100,000 in prize money. The competing cast includes Adriano Zumbo, Kirsten Tibballs and Morgan Hipworth.

Ê The second season of true crime drama ‘Dr Death’ will drop on Stan on Friday, December 22. The brand new season is based on the Wondery podcast and follows ‘Miracle Man’ Paolo Macchiarini (Édgar Ramírez), a charming surgeon renowned for his innovative operations. When investigative journalist Benita Alexander (Mandy Moore) approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever. Ê The UK version of ‘Survivor’ is now available to watch exclusively on 10Play. New episodes drop every Sunday and Monday at 8.30am. It’s hosted by Joel Dommett and filmed in the Dominican Republic. Ê Rest in Peace Matthew Perry – one of the funniest people in television history!

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TV Guide: November 3–9

Sunday 5 November

Saturday 4 November

Friday 3 November

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Australia After War (PG) 11:00 Don’t Stop The Music 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Shetland (PG) 2:00 Countdown To War 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:00 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 4:55 Back Roads 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Under The Vines (PG) 9:20 Midsomer Murders (M v) 10:50 ABC Late News 11:05 Question Everything

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 12:00 Movie: “The Christmas High Note” Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Jesse (AKA ‘Christmas In The Key Of Hark’) (PG) Stone: Sea Change” (M s,v) (’07) Stars: Tom (’22) Stars: Jamie Luner 2:00 Pointless (PG) Selleck 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 7:30 Beach House Hunters (PG) 8:30 Movie: “As Good As It Gets” (M) (’97) Stars: Movie: “Bridget Jones’s Diary: The Edge Of Reason” (M d,l,s) (’04) Stars: Celia Imrie Jack Nicholson 11:25 SAS Australia (PG) 10:35 Movie: “Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past” 1:00 Home Shopping (M s) (’09) Stars: Matthew McConaughey

8:00 Everyday Gourmet 8:30 Judge Judy (PG) 9:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 9:30 Neighbours (PG) 10:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 3:10 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Babies - Their Wonderful World 10:10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft (PG) 11:05 Great Canal Journeys (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt (PG)

2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG)

3:00 Black-ish (PG) 3:00 STIHL Timber3:30 Modern Family sports (PG) 3:30 Billy (PG) 4:30 Movie: “The The Exterminator (PG) 4:00 Horses For Courses (PG) Prince And Me 3: A Royal 5:00 Cricket: WBBL: Adelaide v Honeymoon” (PG) (’08) Stars: Adam Croasdell 6:30 Movie: Sydney Sixers *Live* 8:30 “Elf” (G) (’03) Stars: Will Ferrell Cricket: WBBL: Perth v Melbourne Renegades *Live* 8:30 Movie: “Big Daddy” (PG) 11:00 Movie: “The Island” (M) (’99) Stars: Adam Sandler

4:00 Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show 4:30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Coastal Africa 7:30 Movie: “My Life As A Zucchini” (PG) (’16) Stars: Gaspard Schlatter

8:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 10:30 JAG (PG) 12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (M) 8:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 NCIS: Hawaii (M)

2:00 My Lottery Dream 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) Home 3:00 The Block 10:00 The King Of (PG) 4:00 Hit Queens (PG) 11:00 Properties With Nathan Morris Frasier (PG) 12:00 Becker (PG) 1:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 Fixer The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Upper 6:00 House Hunters Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) International 7:00 House 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Hunters USA 7:30 TBA 8:30 Building Off The Grid 9:30 TBA Bang Theory (PG)

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 First Day (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse (PG) 8:00 Crazy Fun Park 8:55 Good Game Spawn Point

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 Planet America: Fireside Chat 8:45 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World

4:00 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures 4:25 School Of Roars 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 6:10 TBA 6:30 Andy And The Band 7:05 Gardening Australia Junior 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

5:30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey 6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:00 Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen 8:30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico

3:55 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:20 PBS Newshour 5:20 Cyberwar (PG) 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M)

4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 Movie: “Dora And The Lost City Of Gold” (PG) (’19) Stars: Isabela Merced 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix” (PG) (’07) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Midsomer Murders (M v) 2:00 Annika (M v) 2:50 Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes 4:40 Landline 5:10 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure 6:00 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) 8:20 Vera (M v) 9:50 Annika (M v) 10:40 Under The Vines (PG) 11:25 QI (M s) 11:55 rage (M)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/ Eagle Farm 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Raising Helen” (PG) (’04) Stars: Kate Hudson 10:00 Movie: “Salt” (M) (’10) Stars: Angelina Jolie 12:00 12 Monkeys: (MA15+) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Hello SA (PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday 12:00 Arctic Vets (PG) 12:30 Great Australian Detour 1:00 My Way 1:30 The Pet Rescuers (PG) 2:00 The Garden Gurus 2:30 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Finals: Kangaroos v Kiwis *Live* 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v England *Live*

6:00 What’s Up Down Under 6:30 Religious Programs 7:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 7:30 My Market Kitchen 8:00 Everyday Gourmet 8:30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival 9:00 Studio 10: Saturday 11:00 TBA 11:30 Horse Racing: Penfolds Victoria Derby Day *Live* 6:00 10 News First 7:00 Jamie Cooks The Mediterranean (PG) 8:00 Movie: “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” (M v) (’15) Stars: Alec Baldwin 10:30 The Cheap Seats (M) 11:30 Blue Bloods (PG)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Rediscover Victoria (PG) 9:30 Lap Of Luxury - Escapes Down Under (PG) 10:00 Welcome To My Farm 11:00 Curious Traveller (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Motorsport Highlights 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Highlights 4:30 Marion Jones: Press Pause (PG) 5:30 Inferno Letters From Auschwitz (PG) (In English/ Greek/ Polish) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres 8:20 The Royals - A History Of Scandals (PG)

2:30 Better Homes And Gardens 4:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/ Eagle Farm *Live* 6:00 Heathrow (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

3:00 AFL Women’s: Round 10: Port Adelaide v GWS *Live* 4:00 Counting Cars (PG) 4:30 Carnage (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Downtown (PG) 6:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Waterworld” (M l,v) (’95) Stars: Kevin Costner

12:30 Holey Moley Australia (PG) 2:00 Frogger (PG) 3:00 Movie: “Elf” (G) (’03) Stars: Will Ferrell 4:55 Movie: “Joe Versus The Volcano” (PG) (’90) Stars: Tom Hanks 7:00 Movie: “A Dog’s Way Home” (PG) (’19) Stars: Ashley Judd

4:05 Defining Moments (PG) 4:35 Bamay 5:40 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw (PG) 6:10 NITV News Update 6:20 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen 6:50 Ice Cowboys (PG) 7:40 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors (PG) 8:30 Alone (PG)

12:00 Escape Fishing With ET 12:30 Australia By Design 1:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 2:00 JAG (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 I Fish 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Football: Round 3: Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United *Live* 10:15 NCIS (M)

11:30 Frasier (PG) 12:00 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 1:15 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:40 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 4:10 Becker (PG) 4:40 Seinfeld (PG) 6:10 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG)

2:00 Building Off The Grid 3:00 Restoration Man 4:00 Australia’s Best Pools 4:30 TBA 5:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 6:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA

4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:15 100 Things To Do Before High School 6:00 The PM’s Daughter (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama (PG)

4:30 Close Of Business 5:00 ABC National News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 If You’re Listening 7:50 ABC News Video Lab 8:00 ABC News Tonight

5:30 Born To Cook: 4:00 Andy’s Aquatic Jack Stein Down Under Adventures 4:25 School 6:30 Order Up! 7:30 Of Roars 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:30 Kiya And The Kimoja Selena + Chef 8:30 Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure 9:35 Heroes 6:10 TBA 6:30 Andy Anthony Bourdain: No And The Band 7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks And Specks Reservations 10:30 Anthony 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Live At The Bourdain: A Cook’s Tour 11:30 Mystery Diners Apollo (MA15+)

4:40 Mastermind Australia (PG) 5:45 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery (PG) 6:40 The Future With Hannah Fry 7:40 When Big Things Go Wrong (M) 8:30 Dirty Rotten Cleaners (M l) 9:25 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films (MA15+)

4:15 A1: Highway Patrol (PG) 5:15 Sunnyside (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (G) (’09) 7:30 Movie: “The Hunger Games” (M v) (’12) 10:15 Movie: “Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters” (MA15+) (’13)

5:00 Movie: “Return To Paradise” (PG) (’53) Stars: Gary Cooper 7:00 Movie: “Sliding Doors” (PG) (’98) Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah 9:00 Movie: “Fools Rush In” (M l) (’97) Stars: Matthew Perry 11:15 Madam Secretary (M)

9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass (PG) 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) 3:15 Grand Designs (PG) 4:10 Martin Clunes Islands Of The Pacific (PG) 5:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 5:30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure (PG) 8:20 Annika (M v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 1:30 Cricket: WBBL: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 The 1% Club (PG) 8:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Ron Iddles - The Good Cop (MA15+) 9:35 Air Crash Investigations (M)

6:30 Drive TV 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Cross Court 11:30 Great Barrier Reef - A Living Treasure (PG) 12:30 Fishing Australia 1:00 Drive TV 1:30 The Block (PG) 4:00 Maritime Masters - Expedition Antarctica (PG) 3:30 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Finals: Fiji Bati v PNG Kumuls *Live* 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 9:00 60 Minutes (PG) 10:00 NINE News Late 10:30 Under Investigation (M)

9:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 9:30 My Market 9:00 Lap Of Luxury - Escapes Down Under Kitchen 10:00 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 10:00 Welcome To My Farm 11:00 Curious The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 1:10 My Traveller 12:00 Worldwatch 1:00 Motorsport: Market Kitchen 1:30 Everyday Gourmet 2:00 Speedweek 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Food Trail 2:30 Australia By Design 3:00 Highlights 5:30 The Point: Road To Cook With Luke 3:30 Destination Dessert Referendum History Bites 5:35 Hitler’s 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 Luxury Putsch: Birth Of The Nazi Party 6:30 SBS Escapes 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The World News 7:30 Treasures Of India With Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Bettany Hughes (PG) 8:25 Kennedy And Norton Show (M) 8:30 FBI (M) 9:30 NCIS: Sinatra - Dark Secrets (PG) 10:00 Alhambra Hawaii (M) 10:30 NCIS (M) Secrets Of The Ancient Builders (PG)

3:00 The Bowls Show 4:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 AFL Women’s: Round 10: Fremantle v Sydney *Live* 7:00 Heathrow (PG) 7:30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Call The Midwife (M) 9:40 Manhunt (M)

3:00 AFL Women’s: Round 10: Collingwood v Richmond *Live* 5:00 Cricket: WBBL: Perth v Adelaide *Live* 8:30 Movie: “Bad Boys II” (MA15+) (’03) Stars: Will Smith 11:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG)

12:55 America’s Got Talent Extreme (PG) 2:55 Black-ish (PG) 3:25 The Amazing Race (PG) 4:25 Movie: “Joe Versus The Volcano” (PG) (’90) Stars: Tom Hanks 6:30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) 7:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M)

4:50 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors (PG) 5:40 Talking Language 6:10 NITV News Update 6:20 Animal Babies (PG) 7:30 Could You Survive On The Breadline? (M l) 8:30 Movie: “Girl’s Can’t Surf” (M l,s) (’20) Stars: Jolene Smith

10:00 Escape Fishing With ET 11:00 JAG (PG) 1:00 Luxury Escapes 2:00 I Fish 2:30 Football: Round 3: Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers *Live* 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Blue Bloods (M)

2:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 6: South East Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans *Live* 4:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 6: Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers *Live* 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:05 Two And A Half Men (PG)

1:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 2:30 Log Cabin Living 3:30 TBA 4:30 Escape To The Chateau 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Christina On The Coast 8:30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa

4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:40 The Next Step 6:00 Still So Awkward 6:35 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

4:25 School Of Roars 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:30 News With Auslan 5:30 Kiya And The Kimoja If You’re Listening 5:45 Heroes 5:55 Peter Rabbit 6:30 ABC News Video Lab 6:00 Andy And The Band 7:05 ABC Evening News 6:30 Karma’s World 7:30 Spicks Kitchen Cabinet 7:00 ABC And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 National News 7:30 Insiders 8:30 ABC News Tonight 9:00 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge: Family Ties (M l,s) ABC Nightly News

5:30 Paradise Kitchen Bali 6:00 Flat Out Food 6:30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 7:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 8:30 Nadiya’s Asian Odyssey 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 10:30 Anthony Bourdain: A Cook’s Tour

4:10 France 24 English News 4:40 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto (PG) 5:10 Inside Sydney Airport (PG) 6:10 Kars & Stars (PG) 6:40 Mysteries From Above (PG) 7:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 8:30 Race For The Planet (M)

4:30 Abby’s (PG) 5:00 My Mayor: Pilot (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Superintelligence” (PG) (’20) Stars: Melissa McCarthy 7:30 Movie: “Meet The Fockers” (PG) (’04) Stars: Robert De Niro 9:50 Movie: “Little Fockers” (M s,v) (’10)

1:35 Iconic Australia (PG) 2:45 Movie: “Follow That Dream” (G) (’62) Stars: Elvis Presley 5:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: India v South Africa *Live* From Eden Gardens, Kolkata 3:30 Explore

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

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Day The Earth Caught Fire” (PG) (’61) Stars: Janet Munro 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Storm Rising (M) 8:30 Challenger Disaster: The Lost Tapes (M)

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Get Macca’s® delivered. 12:00 ABC News 1:00 QI (M l) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:10 Gardening Australia 4:10 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 4:55 Back Roads 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 Q+A 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Business 4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 I Escaped To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Endeavour (M v)

12:00 Movie: “Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate” (PG) (’22) Stars: Nikki Deloach 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother (M l,s) 9:00 S.W.A.T. (M) 11:00 The Latest Seven News 11:30 Chicago Fire (M v)

4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Counting Cars (PG)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 9:05 Million Dollar Murders (M v) 10:10 Reported Missing (M) 11:20 NINE News Late

5:00 Our Stories 5:30 4:00 The Goldbergs APTN National News (M) 4:30 Modern 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV Family (PG) 5:30 Bondi News Update 6:40 Coastal Vet (PG) 6:30 Puppy School Africa (PG) 7:30 Who The (PG) 7:30 Law & Order: Bloody Hell Are We? (PG) Criminal Intent (M v)

6:10 PJ Masks 6:30 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:45 Hotel Transylvania Andy And The Band 5:00 ABC News With 5:55 First Day (PG) 7:05 Star Wars: Young Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC 6:30 Operation Ouch! Jedi Adventures 7:30 Spicks Evening News 7:00 ABC 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 The National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total To You? (PG) ABC News Tonight DramaRama

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Keeping Faith (M l,v) 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 2:30 The Cook And The Chef 3:00 Parliament Question Time 3:10 Gardening Australia 4:10 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 5:00 Back Roads 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick - The Big Dance/ Eaglefarm *Live* 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother (M l,s) 8:50 The Endgame (M l,v) [s] 10:50 The Latest Seven News 11:20 A Friend Of The Family (M)

4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 I Escaped To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v)

12:00 Movie: “Gone” (AKA ‘The Alleged Abduction’) (M v) (’19) Stars: Michelle Mylett 2:00 Autopsy USA (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother (M l,s) 8:40 A Year On Planet Earth (PG) 9:40 Amazing Race (PG) 11:10 The Latest Seven News

6:05 Food Safari 6:35 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Planet BBQ 8:00 Project Fire 8:30 Fun’Q With Spencer Watts

12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Thin Ice” (M v) (’09) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Big Brother (M l,s) 8:45 Movie: “The King’s Man” (MA15+) (’21)

4:30 Storage Wars 4:30 Better Homes And (PG) 5:00 American Gardens 5:30 I Restoration (PG) 5:30 Escaped To The American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Family 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke (M) Guy (PG)

6:05 Food Safari 6:35 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:00 The Chocolate Queen

6:10 PJ Masks 6:30 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:55 Turn Up The Andy And The Band 5:00 ABC News With Volume 6:30 Operation 7:05 Star Wars: Young Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) Jedi Adventures 7:30 Spicks Evening News 7:00 ABC 7:35 The Fairly OddParents National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 To You? (PG) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ABC News Tonight

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 3:30 Neighbours (PG) 4:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Ride Like A Girl” (PG) (’19) Stars: Teresa Palmer 10:30 So Help Me Todd (PG) 11:30 The Project (PG)

4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau

3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Meet The Neighbours (PG) 8:30 Alone UK (M) 9:30 Significant Other (M) 10:25 SBS World News Late

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s)

8:00 Everyday Gourmet 8:30 Judge Judy (PG) 9:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 9:30 Neighbours (PG) 10:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Horse Racing: Kennedy Oaks Day *Live* 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:40 Law & Order: SVU (M) 9:30 The Cheap Seats (M) 10:30 Blue Bloods (M)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 5:00 Our Stories (PG) NCIS: Los Angeles 5:30 The 77 Percent (PG) 2:30 Jake And 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV The Fatman (PG) 3:30 News Update 6:40 Kenya Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 Wildlife Diaries (PG) 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 6:05 Food Safari 6:35 Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:00 Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen

3:10 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 The Mission (M l) 9:30 House Of Maxwell (M l) 10:35 SBS World News Late

4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Home Town

6:30 Antiques 5:30 I Dream Of 5:20 Shortland Street Roadshow 7:30 As Jeannie 6:00 Everybody (PG) 5:50 The Curse Time Goes By (PG) Loves Raymond (PG) Of Oak Island (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M v) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Love Island 10:50 Forensics: Catching The Killer (M) Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Australia (M s)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 1:30 My Way 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 Big Miracles (M) 10:30 NINE News Late

3:30 Modern Family (PG) 5:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 6:30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) 7:30 First Dates UK (PG) 8:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares

4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 Christina On The Coast 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Christina On The Coast

7:00 Cricket: ICC 5:30 I Dream Of 5:20 Shortland Street Cricket World Cup: Jeannie 6:00 Everybody (PG) 5:50 The Curse Australia v Afghanistan Loves Raymond (PG) Of Oak Island (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 *Live* 9:10 Tennis: Billie Jean 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Love Island King Cup: Australia v Slovenia *Live* Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Australia (M s)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 5:00 Our Stories (PG) 3:30 Modern Family 4:30 Storage Wars NCIS: Los Angeles 5:30 Te Ao With Moana (PG) 5:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 5:00 American (PG) 2:30 Jake And 6:00 Bamay 6:35 NITV (PG) 6:30 First Dates Restoration (PG) 5:30 The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Australia (PG) 7:35 First Dates News Update 6:45 Kenya American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Wildlife Diaries (PG) 7:40 BLK: Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway UK (PG) 8:40 Ramsay’s JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l) An Origin Story (PG) Patrol (PG)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Better Date Than Never (PG) 1:30 Question Everything 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 5:00 Back Roads 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Martin Clunes - Islands Of The Pacific 8:50 Grand Designs (PG)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (M)

6:00 The Talk 7:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 7:30 Neighbours (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) 10:00 Horse Racing: Lexus Melbourne Cup Day *Live* 5:30 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:40 The Cheap Seats (PG) 9:40 NCIS (M v) 10:40 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:40 The Project (PG)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 1:30 Drive TV 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 My Mum Your Dad (PG) 9:00 Luxe Listings Sydney (MA15+) 9:50 Botched (MA15+)

6:10 PJ Masks 6:30 4:00 Afternoon Briefing 6:00 Turn Up The Andy And The Band 5:00 ABC News With Volume 6:30 Operation 7:05 Star Wars: Young Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) Jedi Adventures 7:30 Spicks Evening News 7:00 ABC 7:40 The Fairly OddParents National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie 8:05 Total DramaRama 8:25 To You? (PG) 8:30 Vera (PG) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ABC News Tonight

3:10 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Finding Your Roots (PG) 8:30 Jackie And Lee - A Tale Of Two Sisters (PG) 9:25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG)

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COUNTRY CORNER Pardi’s Grand entrance American country star Jon Pardi has become the latest inductee into the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. He was inducted by fellow member and country music icon Garth Brooks. Pardi’s biggest hits include ‘Dirt On My Boots’ and ‘Last Night Lonely’.

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Talent to watch Rockhampton singer-songwriter Denvah (pictured above) has won the coveted Groundwater KIX-Start Competition for 2023. Along with the prestigious accolade, 23-year-old Denvah will secure one of the most comprehensive and valuable prize packages on offer in Australia for a new talent initiative, giving her the best opportunity to launch her career. The expanded 2023 prize package includes touring as a support for Lee Kernaghan, a songwriting masterclass, record production and promotion, mentoring, national radio support plus a performance slot at the recent Groundwater Country Music Festival. “I’m so grateful and excited to have been chosen as the winner for Groundwater’s KIX-Start 2023 competition! The support from this competition is amazing and truly a blessing. The talent in the top 10 was absolutely incredible, so I’m extremely honoured to have been selected,” she said.

New music from Garth Garth Brooks has announced he will release new music this month, by way of a seven-disc box set. ‘Time Traveler’ features as part of the box set, with new music on offer. “There are a lot of different eras on this album, thus the name,” Brooks said. “Country music’s core is sincerity. After that, you can dress it up a thousand different ways. I am so lucky to live under the flag of country music.” The box set and album is being released in an exclusive retail deal in America, with Australian r e l e a s e details not yet certain.

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hat do you do when the seller asks can you fly to Ankara, Turkey, to complete the sale? Say yes and jump on a plane. That was the response from Morris Short, broker owner of RE/MAX Xtra in Parramatta. Short had a Sydney client wishing to sell a commercial property in Turkey. He reached out to ‘sister’ agency, RE/MAX Lot in Ankara, to provide all resources necessary to enable the successful transaction. With a sale agreement in place, the physical title deed needed to be taken to Turkey to finalise the transaction. “This all began around three years ago,” Short explained, “when the seller’s daughter walked into our Paramatta office and asked whether we were the same RE/MAX that sells in Turkey.” For one reason or another, mostly relating to pandemic restrictions, nothing progressed back then.

“In June this year, she returned to our office with her elderly mother, and I got things underway with RE/MAX Lot,” Short said. “In less than eight weeks a sale price had been agreed on and all the paperwork was in order… all except the fact that the original title has to be sighted by the Title Office in Turkey.” With neither of the ladies in the position to be able to travel with the document, they asked Short could he do so on their behalf, covering the airfare cost. “It was then straight to the Turkish Consulate in Woollahra, I was given Power of Attorney, and left for Ankara on Saturday, September 16 after a morning of open inspections,” he said. “When I arrived, my counterpart at RE/ MAX Lot, broker owner Can Alisbah, ensured everything was lined up and ready to roll. “Monday the 18th was a whirlwind of meetings – with the tax department, with the Notaries Office, with a government authorised passport translator and other offices and

officials. By Tuesday lunch time it was done. I flew back to Australia on Thursday the 21st.” Short said it was a huge team effort from the seven of them involved in the transaction. “The language barrier was significant but fortunately one of the RE/MAX Lot agents spoke excellent English as did the broker owner’s wife,” he said.

“IT IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP THEM”

“RE/MAX Lot also has a compliance officer on its team and that person resides in the Titles Office and effectively walks through the transfer of title with each agent who brings their seller and buyer to him. “Once the original title was sighted in the Titles Office, I signed some paperwork and a new title was handed to the buyer. We organised the transfer of monies to the seller in Parramatta.” The empty office space sold for around $190,000 AUD. Short said he wasn’t doing it for the commission. “It is all about people and what you can do to help them. Though flying from one side of the world to another isn’t insignificant – and I did ask myself about 12 hours into the first leg of around 18.5 hours total flight time just what was I thinking – it really is ‘little’ things that mean the most!” he said. The unusual sale proceeding has given Short a personal experience of the power of the global RE/MAX network. “It is hard to put into words what it felt like walking into RE/MAX Lot, in a completely different country, but feeling like you still had your own team around you,” he said. “Walking into Lot felt immediately like home. I was greeted with open arms, quite literally.” If you had a private jet and flew in the fastest possible straight line, the flight distance between Sydney and Ankara is 9,070 miles or 14,596 kilometres. You might say Morris Short went more than the extra mile for his client!

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BROKING BREAKDOWN The Experts

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s it looks like we are facing another Christmas weighed down by cost-of-living increases and even a further hike in official interest rates, it will be tempting for many people to dive into more credit card debt to make ends meet. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), total credit card debt in Australia currently stands at around $40.57 billion, based on the total balance of all cards. While this is down considerably from the peak of more than $52 billion in 2018, credit card usage in Australia has never been higher. Following a relatively brief lull during the COVID-19 pandemic, spending has

surged to almost $35 billion per month. That’s almost 20 per cent higher than it was pre-pandemic. With no let up in increases to fuel prices and many other essentials, it seems there will again be less Christmas cheer for many people struggling to pay their bills. In previous Broking Breakdown columns, I have stressed I am not anti-credit cards. They have their place, although according to RBA data the average credit card interest rate is almost 18 per cent. This looks extravagant when compared to just under eight per cent for a fixed term personal loan. Credit cards need to be handled with care. If

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hild safety is in the news this week with the launch of a new Government campaign encouraging adult carers to talk to children about the dangers that can face children. The statistics show that educational facilities including schools are an extremely low risk environment – 79 per cent of children who are based in Australia were abused by a relative, friend, acquaintance or neighbour, and only 11 per cent of cases of sexual abuse in children under 15 are perpetrated by a stranger – however one child experiencing such a thing is one child too many, and we take child safety seriously – both in and out of the water. Within the water, swimming lessons are the absolute best way to ensure the safety of your child around water, along with other layers of protection including supervision, barriers such as fences and gates, and learning resuscitation techniques in case they are ever needed. Our babies and early swim levels are focused on safety skills such as being able to turn around, get to the side and exit the pool should a child fall in. Additionally, we maintain low instructor to student ratios in all of our programs, have on deck showers for parents who would prefer to give their children a quick rinse off in their swimming costume if unable to accompany

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to change how you think and feel about food and nutrition. This change will allow you to have long-term success because you’re changing your lifestyle and food choices for good. How to build a better relationship: 1. Find foods that you enjoy in all the important food groups, like the proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vegetables, fruits. It’s so important that we love what we eat, so find the foods you enjoy and consume those. Start investing time in finding these foods by researching recipes on Google or looking on Pinterest for foods that excite you! This will greatly improve food enjoyment which is key to staying on track. 2. Make small changes to your current diet and lifestyle, and avoid making huge changes as this can be overwhelming and hinder your success. 3. Be more aware of how you feel when consum-

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s far as beauty trends are concerned, eyebrows are a surefire way to date a photo. Just looking back at the past few decades, we have the ‘Instagram brows’ of the 2010s – thick, bold and ultra-defined – and the pencil-thin brows of the ‘90s and early 2000s. Currently, fluffy brows are all the rage, with products all aiming to help users replicate the look of eyebrow lamination at home. If this is your goal, there are a few key players in the game – it’s all about working out just which brow gel works best for you. Benefit Cosmetics 24-Hr Brow Setter Invisible Brow Gel When it comes to brows, Benefit Cosmetics is widely known as

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What are vets doing? We have been working hard to acquire as many doses of the core F3 vaccines as possible but with a shortage of F5 vaccines also, this has proven difficult. We anticipate that the current low quantities will be insufficient to vaccinate all our feline patients who are due over the expected shortage period. In order to ensure the greatest community benefit from the limited vaccine supply available, we have sought the advice of the Australian Veterinary Association and vaccine manufacturers. This has resulted in a temporary change to our feline vaccination

protocols. Our focus will be ensuring that previously unvaccinated kittens and adult cats deemed to be at higher risk, are prioritised. What should cat owners do? We encourage all cat families to arrange their pet’s annual health check as normal. Your cat’s risk profile and specific vaccination needs can be discussed with your vet, and an individual plan tailored. If the decision is made to delay your cat’s vaccination, you may want to keep your cats indoors as much as possible, away from other cats. It is crucial to remember that vaccination represents just one component of your cat’s annual health checks. Our veterinarians will still be conducting an important physical examination and health assessment, and providing you with advice and tools to maintain your cat’s wellbeing. This check-up is also an important opportunity for you to discuss your cat’s nutrition,

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PISCES

ARIES

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

The Mars/Uranus opposition could stir up your restless and reckless side, as you unleash your Inner Rebel. But try to do so in appropriate ways that don’t upset loved ones, antagonise authority figures, or endanger your personal safety! A professional or domestic challenge could also test your mettle. Aim to approach problems with a brand-new perspective. Be inspired by singer-songwriter (and birthday great) Neil Young, “One fresh take can change everything.”

With the Sun, Mercury and Mars activating your aspirations zone, it’s a wonderful week to dream big dreams and set ambitious goals for the future. But family and friends must be handled with an extra big dollop of diplomacy and discretion. As birthday great Joni Mitchell reminds us, “There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said.” On the weekend there’s an accident-prone Mars/Uranus opposition so drive extra carefully.

On Monday you’ll find being resourceful and strategic pays off well at work. Tuesday and Thursday favour creative ideas and thorough research. On the weekend there’s a Mars/Uranus opposition so don’t blow your budget with a spontaneous spending spree. Or commit yourself to an ambitious project that you don’t have the time or enthusiasm for. Short-term big talk is no good if it doesn’t translate into long-term action. Patience and persistence are the keys.

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Your ruler Venus transits through Libra (from Wednesday until December 4) which highlights food, fashion, wine and good times. But remember adventurous Jupiter and disruptive Uranus are still charging through your sign, so expect some thrills and spills along the way. Your motto for the moment is from singer-songwriter-musician Neil Young (who turns 78 on Sunday), “As you go through life, you’ve got to see the valleys as well as the peaks.”

Have you been wondering (and worrying) about your professional options in the future? The ideal is to follow your dreams and make your day-to-day work a pleasure rather than a full-time chore. This week Neptune, Pluto and Saturn push you to turn an abstract idea into a rock-solid reality, via an inspiring vision and a strategic plan. From Friday onwards, you’ll find clear communication and lively conversation are the keys to harmonious relationships.

With the Sun, Mercury and Mars all activating your entertainment sector, jump out of your Crab comfort zone, let your hair down and have some fun! Plus, when it comes to your personal and professional friendships, strive to be extra patient, and keep the lines of communication and creativity wide open. Your motto for the moment is from birthday great, singer-songwriter-musician Joni Mitchell, “I want to have fun, I want to shine like the Sun.”

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The week starts well when the planets promise a financial boost and/or pleasant interactions with colleagues, clients or customers. But on the weekend – courtesy of the tricky Mars/Uranus opposition – expect some disruptions or surprises when there is friction between family needs and work responsibilities. Things will gradually settle down if you choose diplomacy over drama, encouragement over criticism and acceptance over judgement.

Are your goals for the future ambitious enough? This week (with Jupiter and Uranus activating your aspirations zone and your ruler Mercury charging into confident Sagittarius) there’s no room for false Virgo modesty or passive procrastination! The Sun, Mercury and Mars also stimulate your thought processes and encourage you to come up with a cracking plan and stick to it. Begin with a dream and then work hard to make it a robust reality.

With Venus (your power planet) trining Pluto and then transiting into your sign, you’ll be at your magnetic and charming best! So it’s a wonderful week to create, collaborate and communicate, in your charming Libran way. As birthday great Albert Camus wrote, “Charm is the way of getting the answer yes, without having asked any clear question.” But avoid making impulsive financial decisions. Take your time, do your research, and get a second opinion.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

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Things are intense at Casa Scorpio as the Sun, Mercury and Mars visit your sign. Pluto makes positive aspects to Venus and Mercury, so passion is high and you’re in the mood to listen and learn. But look out anyone who tries to knock you off your chosen course! Wisdom for the week is from Scorpio singer-songwriter Lorde (who turns 27 on Tuesday), “Take care of your thoughts when you are alone and take care of your words when you are with people.”

Sassy Sagittarius – you’ll experience the greatest satisfaction if you share your goals, aspirations and dreams with likeminded colleagues and friends. Group projects and creative collaborations are favoured. But this week’s stars could also disrupt your daily routine or stir up an old health issue. So do your best to get the balance right between being creative and being thorough; between having inspirational ideas and making practical progress.

Fault-finding Saturn could exacerbate a problem with a friend, neighbour or family member. But hopefully Mercury and Venus will come to the rescue and teach you an important celestial lesson. If you look for the best in the person involved, and work hard on improving your communication skills, then the relationship will gradually improve and have a good chance of longevity. It’s important to take baby steps, with a heart full of love and forgiveness.

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Luxury on another level Latest version of UX 300e arrives in Australian showrooms and is ready to impress NATHAN TAYLOR

he latest version of the first-ever battery-electric vehicle from Lexus, the UX 300e small SUV, has arrived in Australian showrooms with significant upgrades including a larger lithium-ion battery pack to improve driving range and performance. First launched in Australia in October 2021, the flagship of the UX range garnered praise for its engaging driving dynamics, Takumi craftsmanship and industry-leading Lexus Encore ownership package. The UX 300e now returns with a larger 72.8kWh battery – a 34 per cent increase in capacity – which has in turn greatly increased driving range by 200km. Lexus Australia Chief Executive John Pappas said the new UX 300e underlined the Lexus commitment to bring the latest technology and enhanced usership benefits to customers. “The UX 300e holds a special vehicle for Lexus as our first BEV, which in itself represented a significant milestone in the Lexus Electrified journey,” he said. “The upgrades to our flagship small SUV now complete the UX 300 range; with a choice of the latest electric, hybrid and petrol powertrains to suit the diverse needs of our customers.”

2023 Lexus UX300e Sports Luxury.

The UX 300e starts below $80,000, with the Luxury grade arriving in Australia priced from $79,990 plus on-road costs. UX 300e Luxury customers may now benefit fringe benefit tax (FBT) exemptions under the Federal Government's Luxury Car Tax threshold, strengthening an already appealing ownership package. The flagship UX 300e Sports Luxury further enhances the level of comfort and refinement and is priced from $88,490 plus on-road costs. All UX 300e owners receive complimentary

Lexus Encore Platinum Electrified benefits including complimentary home charger installation, access to the Chargefox rapid public charging network, Lexus On Demand and Valet Parking at participating shopping centres. Inside, the UX 300e gains the same technology upgrades applied recently to the UX 200 and UX 250h range, with the addition of an expansive 12.3-inch touchscreen display running the latest Lexus multimedia system. The new infotainment system is compat-

ible with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, satellite navigation, wireless phone charger and a hi-fi Mark Levinson premium audio system. Among the upgrades is a three-year subscription to Lexus Connected Services, increasing safety and peace of mind for customers by using a Data Communication Module built into the car. Along with features including SOS Emergency Call, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking, owners can also access a broad range of diagnostic information and remote access through the Lexus Connected smartphone app. The UX 300e Luxury is generously appointed with features including dual-zone climate control, washi instrument panel stitching, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel and rear outboard seats, NuLuxe synthetic leather upholstery, 17-inch alloys wheels, LED headlamps with static auto-levelling and a full suite of Lexus Safety System + technologies. The flagship Sports Luxury takes comfort and amenity to a new level with leather accented upholstery, moonroof, head up display, panoramic view monitor, adaptive high beam system, high-grade three projector LED head lamps with dynamic auto levelling, acoustic front side glass and uniquely designed 18-inch wheels.

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Zambi Wildlife Retreat is an exclusive and unique Not for Profit Animal Sanctuary, set in beautifully landscaped grounds. A tour of the retreat allows you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some amazing animals and learn about their history and species. Zambi only allows limited visitors each week and you will need to book your spot on our website booking page here: www.zambi.org/bookings The bookings are only available for a total of 7 guests and includes a tour of the retreat with an experienced guide where you will get to hand feed the macaw parrots and baboon monkeys. Complimentary hot and cold drinks and light snacks are included in the cost. There is also the opportunity to add on animal encounters such as hand feeding the big cats and meeting the meerkats and little marmoset monkeys. This can be booked at the same time as your tour or added during your visit.

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“We see this as a long-term investment to have MyPlace on the front of our jerseys. Hopefully, I can see this being a 10-year minimum sponsorship because it benefits both teams.” MyPlace will hold front of jersey placement across all Penrith male and female teams, including an eventual Panthers NRLW side, which is looking increasingly likely for the 2026 season. “MyPlace have committed to become the NRLW front of jersey sponsor as the club works towards admission for the 2026 season,” Panthers General Manager Rugby League, Matt Cameron said. “The branding will also extend to the 2024 Tarsha Gale and Lisa Fiaola competitions, highlighting MyPlace’s commitment to developing the women’s game.” The new 2024 Penrith Panthers merchandise range is now available to purchase from the Panthers Shop both in-store and online.

Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher.

Jed’s in the Box seat Caddens cricketer considers next move NATHAN TAYLOR

ocal Caddens resident Jed Prior said he had the time of his life earlier this year when he took his talents to the UK for cricket. Following last year’s Nepean District Cricket season, the 20-year-old jetted off to England to play for the Box Cricket Club in the Wiltshire League Division 2. Prior spent close to six months in Box, which is located three hours west of London in the Cotswolds region. A popular member of the Penrith RSL Cricket Club back home, Prior said he received a warm welcome during his stay and loved playing his favourite game in a different environment. “The guys in the cricket team were really nice, they helped us out with everything,” he said. “We had our own place to stay and they even helped us out with furniture, they were so helpful. “The standard of cricket over there is probably a little bit better than what we play here. It was a good challenge – different condi-

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tions, different ball, that kind of stuff.” Despite being out of his comfort zone, Prior was a beast with the bat and even set a new club record whilst he was over there. “I scored 170 not-out in one game,” Prior revealed. “I didn’t know until I came off the field that I made history. I remember one of the older guys in the team telling me that I broke a club record. I couldn’t believe it! “All up, I scored 796 runs in total.” Prior was a huge hit over in Box, so much so that the club would love for him to return next year for another stint. “They are already talking about me coming back. They offered to pay for my airfare,” he said. “It’s given me something to think about it.” Right now Prior is fully focused on guiding his Penrith RSL team to glory, with a decision on his playing future set for down the track. “I enjoy playing with my mates at Penrith RSL,” he admitted. “Maybe one day playing at a higher level is something I want to work towards, but we’ll just have to see what happens.”

Jed Prior during his time with Box Cricket Club in England.

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On top of paddling world Fox family recognised as industry’s best gathers for Paddler of the Year awards so to win this award was really special,” Jessica said. “To share it with Curt is really special. “He’s an athlete that I look up to and admire and is a good friend. “I am honoured to win this award.” The 29-year-old, who recently returned to Australia after several months competing on the European circuit, said it was another fulfilling season as always. “This season as a whole was a great success because of the races where I’ve performed well, and that resulted in a gold medal or a silver or bronze, which are all special,” Jessica said. “But it’s those moments and those experiences, like racing on the Paris Olympic course, imagining what that could be like next year. It was standing on the podium with Noemie and Kate (Eckhardt) in that Teams event at the World Championships, and doing something that had never been done before.”

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f it wasn’t official already, it certainly is now – the Fox family are certified paddling royalty. At the 2023 Paddle Australia Awards last Saturday night on the Gold Coast, Jessica Fox along with her sister Noemie and parents Richard and Myriam were all recognised for their excellent season and strong ties to the sport. Jessica was crowned a joint winner, alongside Queenslander Curtis McGrath, of the prestigious Paddler of the Year Award. The three-time Olympic medallist was recognised for an outstanding season in which she achieved her 10th individual World Championship win and multiple World Cup medals. “It’s always special to be in that room celebrating everyone, their success, their stories, anywhere from grassroots and community clubs through to high performance,

Paddling royalty: Myriam Fox, Jessica Fox, Noemie Fox and Richard Fox.

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On top of the world: Martial arts centre shines at Championships NATHAN TAYLOR

haolin Martial Arts Centre (SMAC) has taken on the world and won. The Werrington County-based centre is still celebrating after finishing equal sixth in the world at the 2023 International Sports Karate Association (ISKA) World Cup Martial Arts Championships in Liverpool late last month. Held across three days at Whitlam Leisure Centre, 180 teams from 11 countries and 22 federations from around the world battled it out for glory. SMAC sent 27 of its finest to take on the best of the best, with 1334 competing in total. After a whirlwind weekend, SMAC were crowned World Champions in a whopping six fighting divisions. They also picked up second place 13 times and third place on five occasions. Speaking with the Weekender, SMAC master Stuart Brooks couldn’t contain his excitement. “I couldn’t be prouder of them,” he said. “This is their work, not mine. I’m

The successful Shaolin Martial Arts Centre team.

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Brooks said his students competed against people from all corners of the globe to earn ranking points for their team. “There were teams from the USA, India, Egypt, Europe, Asia, Africa, Greece,” he said. “America were really tough. Colin Van Deusen and his team from America were awesome. “You get a point score for every placing you get and across the three days, we ended up with the sixth highest total ranking points. “Overall, we came sixth along with a team from Fairfield. I was quite blown away by the result.” SMAC have one more major competition before the end of the year before the martial arts season returns in February 2024. “The National Titles are held in Blacktown in December and that’s the final tournament of the year before a three-month break,” Brooks said. “Then, in 2025, we have the US Open in Orlando, Florida to look forward to. “We’ve already been invited to be part of the Australian team, so we’ll have a decent group heading along to that.”

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Wanderers create a slice of history FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have surged to third on the A-League ladder following a stunning 5-0 victory over Western United at CommBank Stadium last Saturday night. The Wanderers well and truly made up for not scoring a goal in the opening round, embarrassing United in the first half with five goals past the keeper. The five-goal blitz was the most goals of any team in any first half in A-League men’s history. Nicolas Milanovic and Lachlan Brook bagged two goals apiece in the opening 45 minutes, while captain Marcelo added one of his own. Fortunately for the visiting fans, United stemmed the bleeding in the second half but the damage was done. Western Sydney will look to remain undefeated when they hit the road for the first time this season to play the Newcastle Jets on Sunday afternoon. FOOTBALL: After enjoying last weekend off due to the international break, the Western Sydney Wanderers A-League women’s team will return to the pitch this Sunday evening against Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Wanderers will be looking for their first victory of the season after losing in the opening two rounds. CRICKET: Penrith have stormed home to defeat Bankstown in Round 4 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a Two-Day match at Bankstown Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bowl. In their first innings, Bankstown batted well before being dismissed for 239. Penrith youngster Liam Doddrell was brilliant with the ball, taking 5/46. When Penrith hit the crease, they reached Bankstown’s total with five wickets in hand (5/253). Brent Williams was on fire with the bat, smashing 88 runs before being caught out. Penrith will look to continue their strong start to the season when they face Blacktown Mounties at Howell Oval this Saturday.

Western Sydney celebrate their huge win over Western United. Photo: Getty.

Howell Oval. The visitors batted first, setting a total of 4/140 after 20 overs. When Penrith hit the crease later that day, they struggled to gain any momentum and were unable to reach Gordon’s target after 20 overs (8/104). Jake Scott was Penrith’s leading run scorer on 28. ! EVENT: A Sportsman’s Lunch raising money for the Royce Simmons Foundation will be held at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith on Friday, November 24 at 12pm. A huge line-up of guest speakers will feature on the day including Simmons himself, Peter Sterling, Mark Waugh, Isaah Yeo and Kurt Fearnley. Exclusive live and silent auctions will take place along with a raffle with prizes.

CRICKET: Penrith are back in business, beating Gordon in Round 4 of the Women’s First Grade competition. Playing in a T20 match at Howell Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bowl. Gordon set a very gettable total of 9/108 after 20 overs. When Penrith hit the crease, they reached Gordon’s target (1/109) with eight balls to spare and nine wickets in hand. The Lady Cats will aim for two in a row when they take on Manly Warringah this Sunday afternoon at Manly Oval. CRICKET: Penrith have failed to advance

to the Grand Final of the Kingsgrove T20 Cup, losing to Gordon in last Sunday’s Semi Final at

Royce Simmons is holding a luncheon.

Tickets are $200 per head or $2000 for a table of 10. Head to roycesimmonsfoundation.com.au/ events by November 9 to secure your seat.

Kangaroos take on the Kiwis in the Final of the Pacific Championships in Hamilton.

AFLW: The GWS Giants have suffered a 31-point defeat at the hands of the Gold Coast Suns in Round 9 of the AFLW competition. Gold Coast were relentless in its pursuit of the ball, overwhelming the Giants with work-rate and field position to record the 48-17 win. The Giants finish their season with a trip to Alberton Oval to face Port Adelaide this Saturday afternoon. BASEBALL: Round 4 of the Baseball NSW State League First Grade competition took place last weekend, with the Greater Western Warriors enduring a disastrous week against the Macarthur Orioles. On Wednesday night, Greater Western were thumped 11-2, while on Sunday afternoon they were held scoreless 8-0. The Warriors will play the Ryde Hawks in Round 5. RUGBY LEAGUE: Penrith fullback turned Kangaroos winger Dylan Edwards scored his first ever try in Australian colours last weekend. Edwards was on fire in his second representative game, scoring a second half try as Australia belted New Zealand 36-18 at AAMI Park in Melbourne. The two sides will meet once again this Saturday afternoon when the

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Paul Alamoti, Luke Garner and Daine Laurie show off the new jersey. Photo: Melinda Jane.

hree-peat NRL Premiers Penrith have replaced delicious chocolate milk for a high-tech smart home system on the front of their jerseys and apparel for next season and beyond. On Wednesday morning, the worst kept secret in town was finally confirmed when MyPlace was announced as the new principal partner of the Panthers until 2026.

As principal partner of the club, MyPlace branding will replace OAK Plus and feature on the front of the Panthers jerseys and apparel, as well as across signage and the Panthers Digital Network. Australian-owned and operated, MyPlace smart home systems are designed and manufactured by Advantage Air in Western Australia, with offices and showrooms down the east coast. Its smart home systems are engineered to deliver real functionality that makes life easier.

MyPlace Managing Director David Devoy believes the synergies between MyPlace and the Panthers make the partnership a perfect fit. “I love that the Panthers have such a strong emphasis on their Pathways program and have a strong commitment to the western Sydney community. Staff development at all levels and building a community within the company is equally important to us,” he said. “We identify with similar values as

Panthers and can’t wait to develop our relationship further with the club, its partners and passionate fan base.” Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher said he was “extremely proud” to have MyPlace become the club’s principal partner. “It’s one of the largest sponsorships the commercial team has ever done for a three-year sponsorship,” Fletcher said at Wednesday’s announcement. Story continues on » p. 68

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