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Penrith centre Brent Naden is facing a barrage of questions after cocaine was found in his system following a Grand Final night drug test. Read the story on page 3.

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Brent Naden suspended after drug test he rugby league future of Penrith Panthers centre Brent Naden is in serious doubt after he was provisionally suspended by the NRL under its Anti-Doping Policy.

24-year-old Naden was drug tested by Sport Integrity Australia after Penrith’s Grand Final loss to Melbourne in October, and has returned a positive A-sample for metabolites of cocaine. “Mr Naden is prohibited from participating in any WADA compliant sport, including rugby league, while the provisional suspension is in place,� the NRL said in a statement on Tuesday. “Under the Anti-Doping Policy, Mr Naden now has the opportunity to have his B-sample analysed.�

The dramatic turn of events comes after Naden voluntarily commenced a program at a rehabilitation facility soon after the Grand Final, after admitting to Penrith officials he had used a recreational drug. “Brent recently

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completed that program and continues to address his personal issues with the support of his family and Panthers staff,� the Panthers said in a statement. “Working closely with Brent through this process, the club believes he has the capacity to overcome his personal issues and realise his potential.�

The NRL also wants to know how Naden got the cocaine, given he was subject to strict biosecurity ‘bubble’ rules at the time he is alleged to have taken it.

Naden could face a minimal suspension if he can prove the drugs were not intended to be performance enhancing.

Naden was the subject of much talk during the NRL Finals after he was dropped to the bench for the Preliminary Final against Souths and the Grand Final against Melbourne, despite holding down a spot in the starting side for much of the season.

At the time, it was reported that the Panthers were trying to plug potential defensive issues that emerged after the side’s first Finals match against the Roosters.

Despite the drama, it’s expected Penrith will stand by the troubled star. The club says it is continuing to offer support to Naden and his family.

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Teflon Gladys having last laugh Labor must find fresh approach NSW Labor has a big problem.

It will get to the end of the year wondering how it hasn’t claimed the scalp of Premier Gladys Berejiklian given the drama of recent months.

And the answer may be that it needs a long, hard look in the mirror.

From the shock revelations at the ICAC about her relationship with disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire, to drama about shredding documents, pork barrelling and ignoring procedures around getting a COVID test, there’s been more than enough to bring Ms Berejiklian down these past few months.

Others have certainly gone for less.

But the Premier hangs on, partly because of her huge public popularity on the back of her handling of the pandemic, and partly because Labor is failing to do what a good opposition must do if it hopes to win an election – provide a convincing alternative.

I like Opposition Leader Jodi McKay. When I spoke to her outside Newmarch House back in April at the height of the pandemic’s bite in New South Wales, I found her to be very genuine and legitimate, particularly when it came to her liaison with impacted families.

But there is no question that Ms McKay and Labor have failed to get much cut through in 2020.

Perhaps it’s Labor’s lack of acknowledgement that the New South Wales Government, on the whole, handled the pandemic and restrictions exceptionally well, particularly when it came to holding its nerve around a potential second wave and lockdown.

While most people were applauding,

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Labor was finding ways to dampen the mood, the last thing anyone wanted to hear in a year of doom and gloom.

Over the last year, with the triple crises of bushfires, a pandemic and economic disaster, people have seen more from their politicians in a non-election period than at any other time of their lives.

And on the whole, they’ve actually liked what they’ve seen.

It’s why Gladys Berejiklian remains in the top job. She’s starting from such a high position in the perception of the public that even being knocked down a peg or two is hardly going to bring her crashing to the ground.

I do agree with what others have said, however – the Premier clearly needs a break. She’s made some questionable judgement calls in the last few weeks, particularly surrounding that COVID test, and it would appear a summer respite couldn’t come quick enough.

As for Labor, it needs to decide what its 2021 looks like.

Will it be more of the same – opposition for opposition’s sake – or will it find a way to be a legitimate alternative to a wellliked government?

single weather ‘event’ a crisis, or a result of climate change.

Hot days in November, especially at the end of the month, are nothing new.

The hottest November day on record in Sydney was set back in 1982 and remains unbeaten, even though a couple of hot days in 2020 leads the 6pm news.

Climate change activists constantly want us to look at the facts, figures and statistics around changing weather patterns.

That’s fair enough, but they must do the same. If they did, they’d know this is nothing particularly extraordinary.

Context is also important. Many gleefully reported a “record” NSW temperature of 46.9 degrees. That Smithville weather station was installed in 2017.

A couple of scorching November days in Sydney, on the eve of summer, do not equal a climate crisis.

It’s important not to blur the lines, or the vital overall message about climate change will simply be lost.

There may indeed be some trends coming out of November 2020 that cause concern, but hysteria over hot days here and there is not helping.

Shock, horror: It’s hot in November Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi provided a handy weather update last Friday, letting her followers on Twitter know that it would be 36 degrees in the city on Saturday and 39 on Sunday.

“Stay hydrated, Sydney. And don’t forget to remind your local Liberal MP that this shouldn’t be happening in November. #ClimateCrisis,” she tweeted.

I’m no climate change denier, but we need to be careful about declaring every

It’s just not cricket How did Cricket Australia get itself in such a mess over its TV rights deal?

There’s a whole legal battle going on in the courts right now, but for cricket fans the only thing that matters is that the One Day Internationals were not on free-to-air television.

Cricket is a strong sport, but sticking major matches behind a paywall is a dangerous gamble to take when there’s so much competition out there.

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Traffic chaos after huge truck overturns on busy Castlereagh Road in Penrith huge truck ended up on its side after an embarrassing accident in Penrith on Tuesday afternoon.

Traffic along Castlereagh Road came to a standstill when the truck overturned at Andrews Road just after 1pm.

Northbound traffic on Castlereagh Road was blocked completely, with police quickly on scene to divert traffic onto Andrews Road. Southbound traffic was also delayed by the crash.

Despite the enormity of the task to get the truck off the road, the accident was cleared within two hours, ensuring Castlereagh Road was open for the busy post-work peak period.

Nobody was seriously injured in the accident.

New road safety campaign launched Tuesday’s crash happened on the same day that NSW Police launched a new crackdown on dangerous and distracted drivers across the State.

The campaign is focused on enlisting the community’s help to crack down on the ‘Four Ds’ (drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving) to prevent crashes and keep loved ones safe.

280 people have died on NSW roads so far this year, with speed a factor in 28 per cent of cases, drugs a factor in 20 per cent, and 16 per cent alcohol-related.

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A truck rolled over on Castlereagh Road on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Why Penrith needs to â&#x20AC;˘ New report reveals Penrith recorded 50 degree days last summer â&#x20AC;˘ Lack ALENA HIGGINS ew evidence reveals Penrith residents are being exposed to previously unknown levels of extreme heat, sounding a dire warning about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;perilousâ&#x20AC;? situation confronting the west.

While summer temperatures in western Sydney are naturally higher than in the east, accelerated warming in Penrith during the past decade is largely the result of human activities, a report by Western Sydney University (WSU) shows.

Last summer, Penrith Council partnered with WSU researchers to undertake a Heat Sensors Project to help Council strategically prioritise cooling strategies and advocate for better urban development.

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Using a technique developed by WSU, 120 local heat loggers (LHL) were installed throughout the entire Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) to continuously record near-surface air temperature.

The key findings were published in the recently-released Benchmarking Summer Heat Across Penrith Report.

Critically, the report says the risks and consequences created by inevitable changes in air temperature can no longer be â&#x20AC;&#x153;marginalisedâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mitigating Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects and increasing resilience of local communities against extreme heat must become a central goal for urban planning,â&#x20AC;? it stresses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional development and building regulations across western Sydney, and

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During the study, more than 1.4 million measurements were collected, often showing much higher temperatures than recorded at local weather stations.

Significantly, three days above 50 degrees were captured, including the highest near-surface air temperature ever measured in the Sydney Basin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a scorching 52 degrees at Berkshire Park on January 4.

According to the report, the phenomenon of rising air temperature in metropolitan regions, termed UHI, is not limited to cities in western Sydney.

As many cities around the world rapidly increased in size in the post WWII era, meteorologists noticed that air temperatures in city centres, and especially during the night, were significantly higher than those in adjacent rural land.

Heatwaves, like the one experienced last weekend, are not only stifling and oppressive, but are also responsible for more deaths in Australia than all other natural disasters combined, the report shows.

And with Penrithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population predicted to skyrocket from 213,000 in 2019 to

353,000 by 2036, the UHI effects look set to intensify. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given the current projections of population growth and the plans to develop large tracts of land in the southern region of the LGA, it is reasonable to expect that an increasing proportion of the local population will be exposed to dangerous levels of extreme heat,â&#x20AC;? the report states.

Lack of canopy cover is also a major factor in Penrith. Figures contained in the report show greater Penrith has just 14 per cent canopy coverage compared to an average of 21 per cent across the Sydney Basin.

Additionally, between 2009 and 2016, tree cover declined by 2.5 per cent, grass cover by 2.2 per cent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while at the same time areas covered by hard surfaces and buildings increased by 3.4 per cent.

Council said the findings will assist in advocating the State Government and developers to address urban heat through increased urban greening, water sensitive urban design and climate-adapted homes.

Mayor Karen McKeown said Council is applying the Cooling the City principles throughout its own strategies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Green Grid Strategy, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently in development, will provide recommended canopy cover targets for the Penrith LGA,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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89 Second Avenue, Kingswood Demolition of Existing structures, removal of trees and construction of a 2-storey boarding house containing 13 rooms for 19 boarders, on the corner of Algie Crescent Contact: Wendy Connell on 4732 7908 Closing Date: 1 February 2021 Partial road closure of Gibbes Street Jamisontown.

Location of portion of road to be closed shown in green.

The closure is dependent on the realignment of Gibbes Street in this location, as outlined in red on the above plan. The realignment will maintain access to the Homemaker Centre and other adjoining properties in the locality and is the subject of DA18/0339.

All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to the General Manager, Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751, within twenty eight days (28) of the date of this advertisement. Please note that under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration.

Once the submission period is completed, Council will consider all duly made submissions before deciding whether to continue with the road closure proposal.

Council Ref: ECM9392332 Enquiries: Contact Laura Gray on 4732 7777.

Kalang Avenue, Camira Street and Carinya Avenue, St Marys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Proposed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Trucks Prohibited â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vehicles Under 12.5m Exceptedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Restrictions &RXQFLO LV SURSRVLQJ WR LQVWDOO Âś7UXFNV 3URKLELWHG ² 9HKLFOHV 8QGHU P ([FHSWHG¡ VLJQDJH RQ .DODQJ Avenue, Camira Street and Carinya Avenue, St Marys to restrict vehicles over 12.5m in length from accessing the abovementioned streets. Waste collection vehicles will still be permitted on these roads.

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You are invited to make a submission and provide comments to Council regarding the abovementioned proposal. Submissions must be made in writing and are to be received by Council no later than Monday, 4 January 2020. Written submissions can be submitted by: â&#x20AC;˘ Email: council@penrith.city and address the email to Mr Anthony Baradhy â&#x20AC;˘ Post: Mr Anthony Baradhy, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

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28 Somerset Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures, construction of a 7-storey accommodation hotel including 140 hotel rooms, rooftop bar and restaurant, 2 levels of basement car parking and associated site works (site is located on the corner of Hargrave Street) Contact: Sandra Fagan on 4732 7992 Closing Date: 1 February 2021

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Lot 18 DP 253503 (Nos. 230â&#x20AC;&#x201C;242) Aldington Road, Kemps Creek 6HFWLRQ $ PRGLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV WR Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG JURXQG levels, siting and internal layout of buildings, car parking, landscaping and associated site works ² SODFH RI SXEOLF ZRUVKLS LQFOXGLQJ KLQGX WHPSOH (mandir), assembly hall, community kitchen and dining hall, monks residence, landscaped areas, internal roads, car parking and associated site works DA20/0024

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The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 'HFHPEHU WR 1 February 2021.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the JURXQGV RI REMHFWLRQ DUH WR EH VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLO¡V reference number DA20/0782.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Lauren Van Etten on 4732 8222.

Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council.

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge GXULQJ &RXQFLO¡V QRUPDO EXVLQHVV KRXUV DW WKH &LYLF Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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Lot 1 DP 825553 (No. 57) Floribunda Avenue, Glenmore Park 6HFWLRQ PRGLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ WR DQ DSSURYHG UHVLGHQWLDO aged care facility for the addition of 2 balconies with pergolas and balustrades

â&#x20AC;˘ Mountainview Nursing Home Pty Ltd DA20/0753 Lot 2 DP 827455 (No. 57) Mulgoa Road, Penrith Alterations and additions to existing residential aged care facility including second storey addition and major internal alterations The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks concurrent approval from the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 'HFHPEHU WR 1 February 2021.

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

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Owners must meet with neighbours monthly as part of conditions on new hotel ALENA HIGGINS ight years after it was completely destroyed by fire, plans to resurrect the Log Cabin Hotel have officially been rubber-stamped.

Revellers could be celebrating at the Loggy as early as January or February 2022, with the builder behind the development telling the Weekender construction will begin early next year.

It comes after the $16 million proposal to rebuild the iconic tavern and a new 200-space at-grade car park was given the tick of approval by the Penrith Local Planning Panel (Panel) last Thursday.

Owner Craig Laundy, of Laundy Hotels, said he has never bought a pub, or in this case a greenfield site, with “such a strong iconic history” and so much excitement and anticipation for its revival.

“I’ve been blown away by the outpouring of support form the community and they have been very clear in their message: that the Loggy has firstly been missed, and secondly, they desperately want it back,” he said.

“It’s obviously an institution in the Penrith area and we are just excited to be able to rebirth it.”

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An artist’s impression of the new-look Log Cabin. ing and historic Victoria Bridge, the new design consists of a two-storey hotel featuring indoor and outdoor bars and dining areas overlooking the Nepean River.

It will also boast an expansive beer garden and children’s playground with fine dining and function areas upstairs.

25 submissions were received during the consultation period, 24 objecting to some or all of the proposal.

However, the Panel determined many of the concerns raised would be further managed and mitigated by conditions of consent and were “not of such significance” to warrant refusal of the application.

Significantly, the Panel disagreed with Penrith Council’s recommendation to reduce the closing time from 2am to midnight on Thursdays to Saturdays, agreeing to continue the existing hours of

operation held over the site instead. As a condition of consent, a courtesy bus must be available and on call whenever the premises is open for business.

More trees must also be planted within and around the perimeter of the car park, which will be built across from the pub on the eastern side of Memorial Avenue.

The applicant must also establish a community liaison committee that meets formally with neighbours at least monthly.

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China ties under cloud Councillor says relationships with Beijing and Kunshan should be suspended ALENA HIGGINS enrith Council could investigate suspending ties with China in the wake of the latest Twitter scandal.

Councillor Marcus Cornish has thrown his support behind Prime Minster Scott Morrison after a Chinese official posted a doctored image of an Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to a Afghan child’s throat.

Speaking during General Business on Monday night, the day the image was posted, the outspoken Councillor described the day’s events as “horrid” and questioned whether Council should continue its relationships with Beijing and Kunshan amid its “aggressive stance” towards Australia.

“I think we should discuss whether we should suspend our sister cities activities and connection with China until that is resolved,” he said.

“Because that is a blight on our whole nation and many of our soldiers, in the large wars and recent wars, have come from St Marys and Penrith.”

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian tweeted the graphic image in reference to the Afghan war crimes report.

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Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish wants Penrith to distance itself from China.

Beijing issue an apology and take down the inflammatory post.

Cr Cornish is also concerned about the power Chinese investors wield over the region and Australian exports.

“With Chinese money coming into the Penrith area, the influence of China on decisions that are made in the Penrith area – whether it be by State and Federal or Local – by pressure through their companies, may not be in the best interests of the people of Penrith,” he said.

“They are attacking our industries one by one, so I think enough is enough.

“I support the Prime Minster’s stance on this, as I believe all Australians do.”

A Mutual Cooperation Agreement was signed between Penrith City and Xichend District of Beijing City in June 1998, according to Council’s website.

The agreement is business-based and both parties pledged to “broaden the range of business relationships and associated programs and to establish a lasting

friendly relationship based on mutual cooperation”.

A Friendly Relationship agreement was also signed between Penrith City and the City of Kunshan on October 14, 2003 to enhance and develop friendship and co-operation between the two cities.

The Weekender reached out to Council for comment but it did not respond by time of print.

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Surge in requests for help How domestic violence support services adapted to the pandemic’s challenges EMILY FESZCZUK omestic violence service, DV West, has experienced a 46 per cent surge in demand for its services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Formerly known as West Connect Domestic Violence Services, the newly renamed support service has released a landmark report on how domestic violence services have had to adapt as a result of the pandemic to help women and children.

DV West CEO, Catherine Gander, said COVID-19 forced the service to support clients affected by domestic violence with more technology-based approaches.

“A lot of our work is that face-to-face contact which brings trust, so our staff was worried, but they came up with solutions and we were surprised that for a lot of the women it actually worked well,” she said.

“The report was an opportunity for us to make sure we weren’t missing anything through COVID and the fact that 66 per cent of women achieved all their goals is a good thing to reflect on.”

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Lesley Laing of University of Sydney, showed 82 per cent of clients were ‘very satisfied’ with their case workers’ support.

73 per cent said their situation was ‘much safer’ since receiving the services during the pandemic.

DV West also operates Wirrawee Gunya, the only fully Aboriginal staffed shelter in metropolitan Sydney, which Ms Gander said was also affected.

“The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients assisted has increased by 42 per cent with a 57 per cent increase in self-referrals and we are pleased to be able to support these communities,” she said.

“Having Aboriginal staff is about being culturally competent as a service as a third of our clients are Aboriginal and we know there is fear for these women around accessing services.”

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Woman who decapitated her mother loved horror movies

Warning: This story contains graphic content.

Jurors on the opening day of the trial of Jessica Camilleri have heard the 27-yearold was a horror movie buff and had a history of threatening decapitation.

Camilleri claims she was acting in self defence when she stabbed her mother Rita approximately 85 times at their St Clair home in July 2019, the Supreme Court heard on Tuesday.

According to ABC News, Camilleri contends her mother had grabbed her hair, dragged her into the kitchen and tried to stab her first.

The 57-year-old’s dismembered body was found in the kitchen while her decapitated head was found on her neighbour’s footpath.

Camilleri, found covered in blood on the street, immediately told police what she had done when they arrived on the scene, saying she wanted to give her “a taste of her own medicine”.

“You’ll hear the accused say, ‘I just kept stabbing and stabbing and stabbing her, I took off her head’,” Crown Prosecutor Tony McCarthy told the jury in his opening address.

“She repeatedly asked if someone could be brought back to life if the head was cut off and her mother’s heart restarted.”

The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to murder on mental illness grounds.

Public defender Nathan Steel said Ms Camilleri endured “a build up of stressors” and had “impaired capacity” at the time of the events.

According to the ABC News report, the court heard Camilleri had a penchant for horror movies which featured violent killings and dismembering of bodies.

Camilleri’s sister Kristy Torris recalled her sister making prank calls to strangers and threatening decapitation, and told the court Camilleri had attacked her aunt and mother-in-law by ripping at their hair.

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L AW a n d O R D E R The court heard Ms Camilleri had been diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, a mild to moderate intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder.

Camilleri’s mother was also her carer.

The trial is expected to last five days and is being heard before Justice Helen Wilson.

Brother accused of sister’s murder to stay behind bars

The brother accused of murdering his sister at Cambridge Park earlier this year will remain behind bars at least until the new year.

Lucas Delaney briefly appeared on screen as his matter was mentioned at Penrith Local Court last Friday.

The prosecutor said a number of items were still outstanding, including the post mortem report, crime scene material and surveillance material.

The 30-year-old is accused of murdering his 20-year-old sister Gabriella at her Barlow Street home in June.

His matter was adjourned to January 22 next year.

Man found with weapons and ammunition fronts court

Shane Mark Berriman has been fined and handed a good behaviour bond after he was found in possession of ammunition and prohibited weapons.

Berriman faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday where his lawyer told the court his client’s understanding was that the weapons were essentially toys for children.

As for the ammunition, he claimed to have had it for many years and had “simply forgotten it was there”.

“He understands he should have disposed of it by lawful means,” his lawyer said.

But Magistrate Alexander Mijovich was not happy with Berriman’s Sentencing Assessment Report, indicating he was unable to show insight and displayed poor attitude.

“Not sure what your problem is,” he said.

“This carries a jail sentence but you didn’t seem to find any of this compelling.

“I find it absolutely extraordinary,” he added.

He was convicted, fined $750 for the ammunition offence and handed a 12-month Community Correction Order with supervision for the weapons charge.

Repeat offender hid under pile of laundry at woman’s home

A man found at a woman’s Cambridge Gardens address 14 days after he was ordered not to attend the location has been bail refused.

The man appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with breaching his AVO. The court heard the man was found hiding under a pile of laundry and was on three Community Correction Orders for acts of violence against the same victim when he was caught.

Magistrate Alexander Mijovich noted the man’s history of non-compliance and said a custodial sentence was likely in his view.

He noted the accused had racked up four of five offences of domestic violence against the same victim in three years.

“I have absolutely no confidence he’s going to comply with any orders,” he said before denying his release.

His matter was adjourned to June 16 for a defended hearing.

Father hit son over head with wine bottle during argument

A father who hit his adult son over the head twice with a wine bottle has been told he can’t escape a criminal conviction over the matter.

Penrith Local Court heard threats were made by the son when an argument between the two spiralled out of control.

But his lawyer conceded the father’s reaction went “far beyond the pale”, with

the court hearing the man required four stitches as a result.

The lawyer said the 58-year-old was a person of otherwise good character and submitted a non-conviction could be afforded.

However, Magistrate Alexander Mijovich wasn’t having any of it.

“I don’t agree with you there,” he said.

“He picks up a weapon and uses it twice.

“Anyone who picks up a weapon takes the matter to a different level.

“It’s not a matter I can overlook by not recording a conviction.”

He was convicted and fined $750.

Suspended driver caught fibbing over right to drive

A Thornton resident caught driving while suspended has escaped a conviction despite fibbing to his presiding magistrate.

Richard Faafetai Junior Faamatuainu faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday and pleaded guilty to driving while suspended for unpaid fines.

When asked if he knew he was suspended under the Fines Act, Faamatuainu indicated he wasn’t aware.

However, Magistrate Georgia Knight pointed out he had told police officers at the time that he had received a text informing him.

“I’m not impressed he was trying to tell the court he didn’t know, because he clearly did,” she said, though she noted he had since had his driver’s licence reinstated.

He was handed a Conditional Release Order without conviction, enabling him to retain his licence.

However, she warned if he committed any traffic offence carrying demerit points he would be in breach of his bond and sidelined as a result.

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Penrith: Mother charged after baby was left in hot car

A woman has been charged after leaving a child in a car as temperatures soared in Penrith last Friday.

About 10.20am on Friday, November 27, it is alleged the 38-year-old Pitt Town woman parked her car on Woodriff Street, Penrith, and then left the vehicle.

The vehicle was not parked in the shade nor did she turn the air conditioner on or collapse any windows in the vehicle. The woman’s five-month-old daughter was left strapped in the rear of the vehicle in a baby capsule.

At about 10.26am, witnesses contacted police as they observed the baby in the rear seat of the vehicle in clear distress.

At about 10.30am police attended the location and located the motor vehicle.

By this time, the baby was heavily distressed and was crying loudly.

Police attempted to enter the motor vehicle and at this time, the mother was seen running out of a nearby shop and to the vehicle. She unlocked the car and pulled the child out.

Police checked the child, who did not require medical attention but was clearly distressed.

The woman was spoken to, arrested and charged with ‘leave child/young person in motor vehicle thus impairing health’.

She will appear in Penrith Local Court on December 18. A notification was also made to Family and Community Services.

Luddenham: Man involved in sickening road rage attack

About 2.00pm on Friday, November 27 a 63-year-old Mulgoa man was driving his motor vehicle on Elizabeth Drive, Luddenham.

As he has turned onto The Northern Road, it is alleged he has noticed a white Ford Ranger tailgating him. The 63-yearold has continued to drive at the speed limit, and it is alleged the Ford has overtaken him.

The 63-year-old has slowed his vehicle and let the Ford into the lane. It is alleged the Ford has sped off. A short time later the 63-year-old has approached the traffic lights at the intersection of Bradley Street. He was in the centre lane, the Ford was in the gutter lane, and at this time the light has turned green and the Ford has taken off, swerving in and out of the centre lane.

He then approached heavy traffic and stopped. It is alleged the driver of the Ford, a 57-year-old Penrith man has got out of the car, yelled abuse and approached the 63-year-old and punched him numerous times, causing the 63-year-old to fall to the ground, where the 57-year-old has continued to punch him.

The 57-year-old was pulled away by a witness. He left the scene, but police tracked him down and charged him with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’.

St Marys: Man caught on property by live cameras

About 6.10pm on Saturday, November 28, police were contacted as a live CCTV feed had captured a male person being on a property at Links Road, St Marys.

Police have attended and a short time later located a 29-year-old Lethbridge Park man matching the description seen on the live CCTV footage, laying down at the back of his vehicle in Links Road.

Also present was the man’s nine-yearold child. It is alleged the man has left his child with the vehicle on an extremely hot day, over 40 degrees in the heat, with no food or water, whilst the man has entered the property.

It is also alleged that whilst the man was in the property, he has stolen several CCTV cameras and mounting poles.

Police searched the man’s vehicle, locating the stolen property and also a set of knuckle dusters.

The man was arrested and charged with numerous offences. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on December 15.

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While “broadly supportive” of the proposed Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport (SMWSA) project, Council said there was a need for “further amendment and refinement” of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address station and precinct development and construction impacts.

According to the EIS, about 435 car parking spaces will be impacted within the St Marys precinct and the road network immediately surrounding the station during the construction period.

However, Council notes the EIS does not provide further detail on the proposed parking capacity after the completion of the metro station.

“Apart from the addition of two parking levels on the multi-deck commuter car park on Harris Street (subject to separate approval), no additional car parking spaces are proposed to replace some of the affected parking spaces,” it states.

Council also recommends an underground pedestrian connection to the existing train station at St Marys, “providing a more efficient interchange than the proposed above-ground connection”.

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an upgrade of the existing pedestrian overpass making it accessible and more convenient for cyclists.

As for the proposed station at Orchard Hills, Council said opportunities to extend the station catchment to the east (including St Clair) should be considered.

The station is proposed to have new park-and-ride facilities, including up to 500 spaces (potential multi-deck car park) located to the south of Lansdowne Road.

However, Council recommends investigating a location closer to the M4 interchange to avoid attracting unnecessary traffic through the future town centre.

It also suggests Luddenham Road should be widened as part of the new Luddenham Road station.

In its formal submission, which will be considered by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Council also expressed its disappointment that Penrith’s Health and Education Precinct was overlooked.

“Council is disappointed that a station at The Quarter was not identified as a preferred station precinct for development as part of the SMWSA project,” it states, adding it would welcome the business case to be made public.

As part of the Western Sydney City Deal, the Australian and NSW Governments have committed to delivering Stage 1 of the North South Rail Link from St Marys to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis via Western Sydney International Airport.

Man charged over sexual assault of teen A man has been charged over the alleged grooming and sexual assault of a teenage girl he met on social media.

Last Saturday, police received reports a 14-year-old girl had been groomed and sexually assaulted by a man she met through a social media application.

Detectives arrested an 18-year-old man at a business at Emu Plains about

1.30pm on Tuesday. He was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with two counts of ‘aggravated sexual assault (victim under the age of 16 years)’ and two counts of ‘groom child for unlawful sexual activity’.

Police allege the man sexually assaulted the girl on two separate occasions at parks in Sydney’s south-west.

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Too many don’t check pool gates housands of backyards across Australia pose a major safety risk this summer with only 55 per cent of pool owners knowing if their pool fence complies with Australian fencing Standards.

Despite 87 per cent of all swimming pool drowning deaths of children under five occurring in backyard pools, 34 per cent of pool owners claimed they had never checked the safety of their gate and fence, along with 42 per cent unaware of the correct fence safety gate hardware to be utilised.

With more families predicted to be holidaying at home this Christmas in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, water safety advocate and Check-Your-Pool-GateMonth Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent and get prepared for the peak swimming season.

“December marks the start of ‘CheckYour-Pool-Gate Month’ and pool owners very seriously need to take responsibility to ensure a safe swimming environment for their family and friends,” he said.

“I find it horrifying that despite 81 per cent of pool owners knowing a faulty, unlatched or propped-open gate was the most common reason a child gained

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access to a pool area unsupervised, one in five parents still have no idea what to check to ensure their gate and fence are secure.”

Mr Lawrence said pool owners needed to be methodical and consistent about checking pool gate latches and hinges regularly.

“A gate that’s not self-closing and self-latching provides instant access for toddlers to the pool area,” he said.

“Drowning is silent, there is no warning, no screaming... prevention is the answer and one of the key aspects of that is a safe, correctly fenced and gated pool.”

John Clark, Technical Director of Australian company D&D Technologies, the manufacturer of the MagnaLatch Pool Gate Safety Latch and TruClose Safety Gate Hinges, said the company was a longtime partner of Mr Lawrence’s KidsAlive Drowning Awareness Campaign and wanted to make sure pools were the fun, safe zone they were designed to be.

“This year we’ve created a guide called the Sense Of Summer to help families understand what areas they need to check to safeguard their backyards and pool,” he said.

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Locals reporting crime on Facebook, but not to police According to the Jordan Springs pages crime is getting reported but police aren’t acting or, if they do, it is well and truly after the event (Reminder to report crime, Weekender November 27). Residents are just losing faith in the system and can no longer be bothered.

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Bus needed to access shops in Penrith’s busy CBD area How about a mini bus service to and from the shops because there’s nowhere to park and the roads are shocking

to move around on (Penrith Proud, Weekender November 27). Get a fleet of the old little buses and run them from the Plaza to the main roads of Penrith every 10 minutes.

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Support for campaign Great initiative, we’ve signed up already and will be checking out the other local businesses. Great timing in the lead up to Christmas.

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No need to go to Queensland I will never go to Queensland again, I don’t like it up there, the weather, the people, the whole lot (Editor’s Desk, Weekender November 27). NSW has a better climate and has more to do. I have been up there a few times and I couldn’t wait until I got back to Sydney. This pandemic hasn’t changed my thoughts at all about Queensland.

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Border closure worked It paid off, and most if us are very grateful. Where was this rhetoric when the borders were actually closed? What a lot of nonsense.

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Charity ride raises money to help children deal with grief EMILY FESZCZUK ndertaking a four-day, 500km bike ride might have you feeling more of a burn than magic, but 29 riders are taking on the challenge for a good cause.

The inaugural ‘Magic Ride’, which is currently happening through the Snowy Mountains, aims to raise $90,000 for Feel the Magic, a charity that helps children deal with grief.

Feel the Magic’s National Program Coordinator Nicole Suffling, who is coordinating the ride, knows all too well the pain of losing a loved one.

The St Clair resident and her family were supported by the support service that runs grief camps in 2015 when her father passed away.

“My brother, Liam, started out as a 14-year-old camper who I had to drag kicking and screaming but he continued going and now is a fully fledged volunteer,” Ms Suffling said.

“The organisation supported us so much in our time of need that, when the opportunity for me to get on board came up, I couldn’t say no.”

Having kicked off in Cooma and weaving across regional NSW, Ms Suffling said the ride will support more children aged seven to 17 years who have lost a parent,

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Nicole Suffling from Feel the Magic is grateful for those supporting the initiative. guardian or sibling.

“Our riders are supporting us in raising awareness and funds for our 2021 camp season, so that we can aid more children after they experience death,” she said.

“We don’t charge families anything to attend our programs as they are already going through a tough time, so the more donations we receive, the more families we can reach.”

Ms Suffling said riders will end their ride in the ACT this Sunday, December 6

at the first ‘Camp Magic’ program of the year.

“COVID meant that we had to cancel all our face to face programs, so we are excited to have our closing ceremony at our first camp of the year,” she said.

“We did launch an online Healthy Grief Program to support families, but we can’t wait to get back to helping more kids with their emotions in person at our camps.”

To donate, visit www.feelthemagic.org. au/magic-ride.

The ‘2sqm rule’ will be expanded and venue caps will be removed under a major easing of restrictions, as NSW continues to record zero cases of community transmission of COVID-19.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the timing is right to ease restrictions and replace the 4sqm rule with the 2sqm rule, except at gyms and nightclubs.

“We are grateful to the people in NSW for their patience and understanding over what has been an incredibly difficult year,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“The rolling back of restrictions across the State is only possible because of the excellent work of the community who have followed social distancing guidelines and continued to come forward for testing.”

From Monday, stadiums and outdoor theatres will be allowed to have a 100 per cent seated capacity, while 75 per cent capacity will be allowed at indoor venues.

Nightclubs will be able to re-open but only 50 people will be allowed on the dance floor at one time.

Caps will be removed for bookings at hospitality venues, weddings, funerals, agricultural shows, corporate events and religious services.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said despite there being no recent cases of community transmission the community should continue to be COVID-Safe. She urged people to get tested if any COVID symptoms develop.

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Santa to pay special visit Local kids to get Christmas Eve surprise thanks to festive spirit of businesses EMILY FESZCZUK

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Eve. A group of businesses have teamed up to help Santa spread some cheer by delivering some surprises to local kids.

South Penrith resident and organiser, Kate Clarke, said after a tough year something was needed to bring some smiles to the community.

“When I was a kid Santa would go around the streets on a fire truck and it was the highlight of Christmas, so over 10 years ago we started doing it, so my son had the same memories, “ she said.

“It was a lot to organise, so a few years ago we stopped, but after the year we have all had, my husband and I thought why don’t we bring the Santa truck back.”

Ms Clarke said the big man will be swapping a sleigh for a new ride to make his way around town.

“He will be on the back of a Kenno’s Cranes and Transport truck and will be travelling around the chunk in between The Northern and Mulgoa Road, and Jamison Road to the M4,” she said.

“We will post the route and times on our

Supporters of the ‘Santa truck’ prepare for their Christmas Eve surprise. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Facebook page so the kids can come out to the street to stand safely on the curb and receive a small gift or some lollies.”

To help buy the presents, Ms Clarke said she got some local businesses on board.

“I didn’t know if I would get anyone at such late notice but we have had overwhelming support so far and are still look-

ing for more contributors, so we can cover a bigger area,” she said.

“Our supporters include Carters Tax Advisory, Novus Law Group, West Air Conditioning, Kenno’s Cranes, Total Plumbing Options, Penrith Solar Centre and Jasmyn Calgaro from Ray White.”

Ms Clarke said it is nice to see businesses

give back this festive season despite the year’s difficulties.

“A lot of people have been hit hard this year, so for businesses to give back is lovely and in turn the community will support them where they can,” she said.

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As part of our Christmas Waste and Recycling program, Council is providing additional services to help support residents to continue to responsibly dispose of excess waste that is often produced over the holiday period.

Additional kerbside collections will commence on Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2020 to Thursday, January 7 2021, where residents are encouraged to place all three bins at the kerbside for collection.

We encourage everyone to leave their bins kerbside the night before their normal collection day until they are emptied as collections may take place early in the morning or late in the evening. Our truck drivers will be starting early and working late into the night and working on public holidays to help accommodate the extra services.

We will be providing a two-week recycling drop-off point at Jamison Park from 3pm until 6pm every weekday from Monday, December 21 through to

Thursday, December 31 2020, excluding public holidays. Items accepted include wrapping paper, cardboard boxes or other household recyclables that would normally go in the yellowlidded recycling bin. Polystyrene can’t be dropped off, but it can be placed in your red-lidded residual bin or taken to Penrith’s Community Recycling Centre.

The real Christmas tree drop-off will return to Jamison Park on Saturday, January 9 2021 from 10am until 2pm where real trees will be collected for mulching. Artificial trees will not be accepted; to dispose of these, book a bulky waste collection or break them down and place them into the redlidded residual bin.

Both drop-off events at Jamison Park are free for Penrith residents. A COVID-19 safe plan will be in place, which includes a request for residents to remain in their vehicles to ensure a safe distance is maintained.

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Have a say on proposed improvements to dog park

Suzy Balogh is aiming to raise money for breast cancer research.

Dogs are in for a treat with upgrades coming to St Clair’s off-leash dog park.

EMILY FESZCZUK enrith resident Suzy Balogh is armed and ready to fire to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).

The Olympic and Commonwealth gold medallist shooter is hosting a women’s clay target shooting charity event at the Sydney International Shooting Centre on December 5 and 6.

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cancer the same day she qualified for the Athens games.

“As I got an Olympic gold medal placed around my neck in 2004, I was thinking of my mum and I decided I wanted a world where there are zero deaths from breast cancer,” she said.

Encouraging ladies to attend the ‘Pink Clays’ event, Ms Balogh said it will be exhilarating and empowering.

“We need funds for more research, so get your gal pals together,” she said.

To book, visit www.hittingtargets.com. au/pink-clays.

enrith City Council is inviting residents in the St Clair area to have their say in a survey about upgrades scheduled for St Clair’s off-leash dog park.

The dog park is receiving an upgrade in 2021 as part of Council’s commitment to providing safe and usable spaces for residents and their dogs at Penrith’s offleash dog parks, and Council wants to hear from users about what they’d like to see as part of the changes.

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in the survey and to find out what’s proposed to be upgraded at the park.

“The park’s upgrades are all about providing separation between large and small dogs with the installation of a new fence, improving the opportunity for dogs to exercise and socialise without anxiety,” she said.

“We will also be increasing seating and shade for dog owners.”

The survey is open until Friday, December 11.

Have your say and complete the survey at www.yoursaypenrith.com.au.

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Expressions of interest due COB December 14 2020 via post/email to: PWHC Executive Officer Jane Gold Post: PO Box 4094 Penrith Plaza Penrith 2750; or Email: jane@pwhc.org.au SELECTION PROCESS A selection panel, comprised of the PWHC Executive Officer, a PWHC Management Committee Member and at least one other person will assess your application. Applications will be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria.

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Spence Park to undergo overhaul after students answer Mayor’s design challenge vision for a fresh, fun and inclusive play space will come to life in Penrith thanks to the hard work of some of the city’s youngest residents.

This week a group of Year 4 students from Penrith Public School presented their ambitious plans for Spence Park to Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown, who eagerly gave the nod of approval.

The Penrith Mayoral Challenge 2020, run by Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal team, saw budding architects participate in 12 workshops before delivering ideas for new equipment.

During the workshops they did everything from map out local demographics and assess the site’s accessibility, to undertake a habitat count and shade and flood study.

Cr McKeown said the annual program continues to be a success and this year’s result is a true reflection of the students’ creativity and dedication.

“I am blown away by this fantastic design – what a wonderful, welcoming space the students have envisioned for Spence Park,” she said.

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“There is no doubt this park will be one for children of all ages, as well as their parents, friends and other family members once the transformation is complete.”

Extensive groundwork by students forms the basis of a transformative design, which will have climbing equipment, a slide and swings, toddler play, stepper logs, mini soccer goals and a handball court.

The park will have new shaded areas, modern landscaping, upgraded footpaths and wheelchair accessible picnic areas.

Part of the environmentally friendly plan to also accommodate the area’s habitat includes quirky features such as nest boxes and insect ‘hotels’.

The project will be delivered in two stages. Stage 1 will cost $200,000, to be funded by Council.

The State Government has this week approved a further $33,028 through its Community Building Partnership program, which will fund additional elements to further improve the park’s accessibility.

Completion of the Spence Park upgrade is slated for mid-2021.

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Nepean Hospital’s Cindy Partridge named NSW Midwife of the Year for 2020 enrith MP Stuart Ayres has congratulated Cindy Partridge of Nepean Hospital, who was the winner of the Midwife of the Year award at the 2020 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards, announced in a virtual ceremony last week.

The ceremony was streamed across NSW, allowing communities and colleagues to come together to celebrate nursing and midwifery.

The eighth Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards were presented across seven categories by Minister for Health and Medical Research Brad Hazzard, Secretary of NSW Health Elizabeth Koff, the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Jacqui Cross and Louisa Hope, who presented the Healing Hearts Award.

“Cindy is a deserving winner of this award in an exceptionally challenging year,” Mr Ayres said.

“Every day she demonstrates the commitment and skills of nurses and midwives.

“This is particularly important as we celebrate the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife.”

Ms Partridge provides caseload midwifery services for Aboriginal women at Nepean Hospital in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

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Cindy Partridge has been named Midwife of the Year.

Her dedication in aiming for better outcomes for Indigenous women is outstanding.

She is woman centred, culturally sensitive and innovative in her approach to providing midwifery care.

“It wasn’t until I had my own babies that I saw the impact that midwifery had,” Ms Partridge said.

“I’m really passionate about Aboriginal maternity care and making sure that women feel safe. Making sure they feel heard, and we are culturally sensitive towards their needs.”

There are more than 53,000 nurses and midwives in NSW, making up 51 per cent of the public health workforce.

Ms Cross congratulated all the finalists and winners.

“There is a lot to be proud of in the nurses and midwives of NSW,” she said.

“The diversity of where nurses and midwives work and what they do is truly remarkable. These Awards give us the opportunity to showcase and celebrate exceptional nursing and midwifery care.

“Congratulations to Cindy on her 2020 Award, and on behalf of NSW Health I thank you for your continued dedication and enormous contributions to the health outcomes of patients and communities this year.”

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Seeing double... and then some, at childcare centre Five sets of twins are enrolled at Dashing Ducks Pre-School in Jamisontown EMILY FESZCZUK hey often say twins bring double the trouble and fun but Dashing Ducks Pre-School is juggling more than their fair share this year.

The childcare centre in Jamisontown currently has five sets of twins enrolled.

Dashing Ducks Area Manager, Kelly Lyons, said it is a rare occurrence, so the day care feels lucky to be able to care for so many sets of twins.

“It is rare to get one set of twins so, to have five, we feel very privileged and have a lot of fun,” she said.

“We have two sets of fraternal twins with Charlie and Sophie then Grace and Joshua and then two sets of identical twins with Piper and Zoe and Casey and Annabelle plus another set of fraternal twins.”

With multiple kids comes the opportunity for some mischief and Ms Lyons said the twins’ do like to play some tricks on the teachers.

“The identical twins do like to trick us sometimes, so we mix up which one is which,” she said.

“We put their names on masking tape to stick on their t-shirts, but they will swap their ‘stickers’.”

Ms Lyons said the sets of twins all have strong bonds as siblings but also have their own personality traits which are coming through.

“All the twins have a strong bond and will seek each other out for comfort but they are all unique and have their own personalities,” she said.

“It is a good teaching point to explain to the children that we are all different no matter what we look like.”

Operating a play-based program, Ms Lyons said in order to engage all their children actively in learning, they cater their teaching to each individual child.

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“Educators identify each child’s strengths and interests, choose appropriate teaching strategies and design the learning environment to build on their

knowledge, understanding and sense of belonging,” she said.

“We also pride ourselves on strong relationships with our families because we

believe children thrive when families and educators work together in partnership to support young children’s learning,” she added.

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recent Year 12 graduate of Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School is wasting no time on achieving his career goals.

17-year-old Emu Plains actor Justin Boerst has been cast in an adaptation of ‘Macbeth’ that will feature in Fringe Festivals across the country.

Discovering acting at just seven-years-

old, Justin told the Weekender it has always been a dream job of his.

“When I started acting, I picked it up right away and I was very interested in growing it into a career,” he said.

“I have done TV commercials and featured as an extra in TV dramas, but theatre is my passion and where my heart is at.”

With a passion for plays, Justin said live theatre is where his main focus is.

“I always enjoyed reading plays when I was younger and the idea of bringing the characters inside the pages of a story to life is amazing,” he said.

“I have always loved going to see theatre so being able to perform for people and being on the other side is such a cool experience.”

Contacted via an acting casting website,

Justin said he is excited to be a part of the retelling that is titled ‘None of Woman Born’.

“It was written by Declan Dowling and endorsed by John Bell and features traditional Scottish folk music,” he said.

“We will be travelling to do the Newcastle and Sydney Fringe Festivals in 2021, the Adelaide Fringe in 2022 and plenty of performances in between.”

With people having strong opinions on Shakespeare, Justin said he hopes the production is well received.

“Some people say Shakespeare is tired and old or has been around too long, but the messages he puts in are still so relevant in today’s society,” he said.

Justin said he can’t wait for opening night and to see what the future holds.

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BLOOD DRIVE Members of the NSW Police Force, friends and family are rolling up their sleeves to donate blood as part of the third annual ‘Bleed4Blue’ blood drive.

Bleed4Blue 2020, a three-month law enforcement-focused blood drive, was officially launched at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Town Hall Donor Centre, earlier this week.

The campaign is run throughout the summer months in partnership with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and was established following the stabbing of Detective Sergeant John Breda on Australia Day 2018. It took more than 100 bags of blood to keep him alive.

SAD END HOLDEN SAYS GOODBYE The end of an era is nearly upon us and Holden enthusiasts are reflecting on the car brand’s impact on Australia.

Recently the FE FC Holden Car Club of NSW attended the Heartland Holden dealership at Penrith for a photo shoot prior to the closure of the Holden division.

The two cars depicted are both 1958 FC Holden Special sedans, built at the Sydney manufacturing plant at Pagewood.

SALVOS APPEAL The Salvation Army is relying on the generosity of Australians in the lead up to Christmas more than ever, as huge numbers of Australians rely on its services following a challenging year.

The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, in partnership with The Salvation Army, has already received 17,000 contributed gifts by generous Aussies nationally, but the Appeal is hoping to secure even greater contributions to help those facing hardship during the festive season and beyond – a small gift of $5 has huge impact.

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GET INTO THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON ‘Tis the season to be jolly at Eastern Creek Quarter (ECQ), with a host of Christmas festivities coming to western Sydney’s new shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Festive season at ECQ is headlined by a Magical Christmas Cave featuring an augmented reality Santa and a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ competition, which runs from December 10-21.

There’ll be plenty of Instagrammable moments in ECQ’s Magical Christmas Cave attraction and entry is free.

Santa arrived in augmented reality on December 1, with a bounty that’s anything but imaginary. A host of little helpers will delight the young and young at heart, ensuring the festive spirit is alive and well at ECQ. Then, during the ‘12 Days of Christmas’, for

local shoppers with the ECQ Rewards App, there’s something to win every time they visit. Plus, each day there’ll be a special golden ticket winner with major prizes such as TVs, smartphones, 12-month gym memberships, dinner vouchers and more on offer.

Throughout December, visitors will enjoy live festive entertainment each weekend, with performances by local artists.

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“This is a tragedy for every family relying on these jobs.”

Every Christmas holiday season, the Petbarn Foundation’s Tree of Hope Appeal raises money to save the lives of animals in need across New South Wales.

This year, Greencross Vets clinics across NSW will be collecting donations for Pets in the Park, a non-profit pet clinic which provides support to people who are experiencing homelessness to help them care for their companion pets.

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Scott Charters, Chairperson of the Petbarn Foundation said: “We’re so proud to be partnering with Pets in the Park through this year’s Tree of Hope Appeal to help

people and their animals who are doing it tough this Christmas. We’re encouraging people who visit our clinic during the holidays to participate in this great initiative. This small act of kindness goes such a long way in giving animals the love and care they deserve.”

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NO TRAINS OVER BRIDGE IN JANUARY Commuters are being encouraged to plan for major track work, which will see no trains run across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for 10 days in early January.

Buses will replace trains on the T1 North Shore and Western Line, between North Sydney and Wynyard, from January 1 to 10, with flow on effects for all rail lines except the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line.

“This work will ensure we continue to provide an efficient network for commuters and is a once in a generation opportunity to extend the life of the 88-year-old railway corridor by 120 years,” said NSW Transport Minister, Andrew Constance.

After deciding to follow his passion and switching his university degree just weeks before he was due to start his studies, Kamin Gock, a recent Charles Sturt journalism graduate, took home the New Journalist award at this year’s Western Australia Media Awards.

When Mr Gock, from Penrith, finished high school, he was on track to study at a university right near his home. But just a few weeks before he was due to start university, he had a ‘gut feeling’ this path wasn’t for him and he switched to study journalism at Charles Sturt University after a chance encounter with an information stall the University had temporarily set up in his hometown.

That last-minute decision to study journalism with Charles Sturt has paid off for Mr Gock, who is now enjoying a flourishing career as a news reporter in Perth since graduating in 2018, and recently won the New Journalist category in the Western Australia Media Awards.

“The most rewarding part is when you report on a story and you see it helps make a difference or has a positive impact on someone, it can be just one person or hundreds, as long as it helps make a difference,” Mr Gock said of his job.

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Stage show has plenty of Magic as Vegas, London and Berlin have all hosted the dance spectacular that is ‘Magic Mike Live’ and Sydney is next in line.

This thrilling 360-degree live dance production will have its Australian premiere in Sydney later this month, returning to the stage after international lockdown.

Penrith local Dayton Tavares, who stars in the show, said he has found his

way back into live theatre thanks to the spectacular show.

“Growing up I was into soccer and taekwondo, but my mum and sisters made me try dancing, which I loved and ended up going to New York to play Billy Elliot on Broadway at 12-years-old,” he said.

“I then focused on the commercial dance world, working with Ricky Martin, Kelly Rowland, performing on ‘The Voice’ and ‘X-Factor Australia’, but I have found my passion for musical theatre again.”

Based on the hit movies ‘Magic Mike’ and ‘Magic Mike XXL’, which are wellknown for their sex appeal, Dayton said audiences will not be disappointed.

“The show is based off the movies

so people should have an idea of what it is like, but it also has unique extras added in with live music, break dancing and acrobatics, which I do quite a bit of throughout,” he said.

“Everyone is probably expecting a sensual show... it does have steamy parts but it’s actually very sweet, hilarious and a safe environment that will immerse audiences, but they also get to dictate how interactive they want it to be.”

With an athletic cast, Dayton said everyone is ready to entertain in the oneof-a-kind production.

“The show is worldwide, but the creatives create each production around the cast to play to people’s abilities, so every

country gets a different experience and even different music,” he said.

“We all get our own moments in the choreography to showcase a bit of ourselves, I play piano at one point with an incredible live singer, so there really is something for everyone.”

Dayton said this exhilarating and empowering experience is taken to the next level with the venue.

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10 will screen new episodes of ‘Family Feud’ beginning this Saturday, December 5 at 4pm. The episodes were filmed earlier this year to reward workers from the pandemic and bushfires, plus farmers impacted by drought.

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If you were a fan of TV Soap magazine, you’ll be sad to learn that it has been dumped after 36 years. TV Soap released its last ever issue this week, with publish-

ers Nextmedia thanking the magazine’s loyal readers and fans for their support over three decades.

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Stan Original film ‘A Sunburnt Christmas’ will premiere on the streaming service on Friday, December 11. ‘A Sunburnt Christmas’ is a wild, hilarious and heartfelt story about a single mum and her kids doing it tough on their outback farm until a runaway criminal dressed as Santa Claus crashes into their property and their lives.

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Over the next few weeks, the ABC will air Christmas specials of your favourite shows including ‘Bluey’, ‘Play School’, ‘Gardening Australia’, ‘Spicks and Specks’, ‘Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell’ and ‘Hard Quiz’. Check your TV guide inside today’s paper for broadcast times.

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US sitcom ‘One Day at a Time’, which streams on Netflix, has been axed.

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The sequel to ‘Coming to America’ will premiere on Amazon Prime on March 5, 2021. ‘Coming 2 America’, a sequel to the hit film from 1988, will see Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall reprise their roles. The movie was originally slated for the big screen, but the dreaded pandemic has resulted in a streaming release instead.

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‘Ex on the Beach’ spin-off ‘Celeb Ex In The City’, set in the UK, will premiere on MTV on Wednesday, December 9 at 9am. Each episode, two single celebrities will head out to a restaurant to meet their blind date… only to be rudely interrupted by surprise visits from notorious exes.

Sounds brutal... in every sense!

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TV Guide: December 4 – 10

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9:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 10:30 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 1:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) [s] 2:00 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip [s] 3:00 ABC News [s] 4:00 A Berry Royal Christmas [s] 5:00 Escape From The City [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Reef Live [s] 9:30 Attenborough At 90: Behind The Lens [s] 10:20 Mum (M l) [s] 10:50 ABC News [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “National Tree” (PG) (’09) Stars: Kari Matchett 2:00 The Secret Daughter (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “Home Alone” (PG) (’90) Stars: Macaulay Culkin 10:45 Movie: “Getaway” (M v) (’13) Stars: Ethan Hawke 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Small Gift, Big Heart [s] 8:00 Escape To The Chateau (PG) [s] 9:00 Movie: “Killers” (M) (’10) Stars: Ashton Kutcher 11:00 Movie: “The Ex” (M l,s) (’06) Stars: Zach Braf 12:40 Tipping Point (PG)

12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Three Veg And Meat [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M l,s) [s] 10:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M l,s) [s]

2:00 Spina Bifida And Me (M) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:30 Shaun Micallef’s Stairway To Heaven (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Luxurious (PG) 8:30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 9:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Country Music (PG) 11:50 Nox (MA15+) (In French/ Tamil)

4:30 The Real Seachange 5:00 Under The Hammer (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The World’s Most Luxurious Ship (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia 10:30 Australia’s Amazing Homes (M)

4:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 2020 Sport Australia Hall Of Fame (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Alien 3” (M v,l) (’92) Stars: Sigourney gour ggo urne ur ney ne Weaver 10:55 American ica can Dad (PG) 11:55 Hardcore cor ore Pawn (M)

4:45 Movie: “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” (PG) (’12) Stars: Robert Capron 6:45 Movie: “Jingle All The Way” (PG) (’96) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger 8:30 Movie: “Private Benjamin” M Mo vie: vi e: “Pr Pri Pr (’80) ((MA15+)) (’80 80)) SStars: Eileen 80 Brennan

5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 Karena And Kasey’s Foreign Flavours 6:30 Off The Grid With Pio 7:00 Our Stories (PG) 7:20 Cabbage Tree Island (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Balto” (PG) (’95) Stars: Kevin Bacon 8:55 Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:05 Map To Paradise

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue ((PG) 7:30 NCIS (M)) 8: 8:30 30 LLaw aw & Order: SVU VU ((M M v)) 10:30 Evil (M) 12:30 2:3 :300 Home Shopping :3

2:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 3:00 Seinfeld (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours ((PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 Thee Big Th B Bang Theory (PG) Seinfeld (PG) 9:30 Se

4:00 House Hunters International 4:30 House Hunters USA 5:00 Love Your Garden (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters Renovation 8:30 100 Day Dream Home

6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly 60: Norway 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Good Game Spawn Point 8:45 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 9:10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 9:35 Degrassi (PG)

6:00 AABC BC Evening News ews 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 Na 000 ABC Ne News Tonight g 9:000 TThe Drum With m 10:00 The Worldd W Beverley 11:00 verleyy O’Connor 11 ve 1 ABC Nightly Close Of ightlyy News 11:30 C ABC Business 12:00 AB Bu BC Late News Friday N ews 12:30 Frida ay Briefing

Jetters 5:55 Go Jetter errs 6:25 Heyy Duggee gg 7:00 00 Sir Mouse Spicks M Mo use 7:30 Spick p ks And Specks ((PG) PG)) 8:30 Gruen XLL PG (PG) 9:15 Ab Fabulous AAbsolutely solutelyy Fabulou us (PG) 10:00 TThe h IT Crowd (PG)) he 10:30 The Catherine ath t erine Tate Show (M l) 11:00 :000 Inside No. 9 (M s,v) 11:30 Squinters quinters (M l,s)

6:00 Ready Steady Cook UK 7:00 Bake With Anna Olson 7:30 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Seaa 8:35 Rick Stein’s Long Weekekends 9:45 Nigella Feasts 10 10:15 Poh’s Kitchen 10:45 Thee C Cook ook AAnd The Chef 11:15 Deseses Flavour titination in

5:45 The Joyy Of With Paintingg W itithh Bobb Ro Ross s ((PG)) 6:15 15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! p yy! (PG) 7:30 NITV Update News Updat p te 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Countdown (PG) Cats Does C Hoarders 8:30 Hoard rd (M) 9:20 Ina Porno Loves Po o (MA15+) (In English/ h// Finnish)

4:00 00 BBaywatch (M) 5:00 Movie: e: ““Loch Ness” (G) Stars: ((’96)) St tar Ted Danson “Aliens 77:00 7: 00 Movie: “Alie en In The Stars: Attic” ((PG)) ((’09)) St At ta Ashley Tisdale sdale 8:45 Movie:: “Transsd formers: Moon” mers: Dark Of Thee M (M) (’(’11)) 11:50 The Top opp 100 Videoo Games Of All Time Tim me (M)

5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Earth From Space 8:50 Movie: “Star Trek 3: The Search For Spock” (PG) (’84) Stars: Leonard Nimoy 10:55 Movie: “Strange Invaders” (PG) (’83) Stars: Paul Le Mat 12:50 Explore

7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] [[s] 10:00 rage g ((PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer grammer ((PG)) [s] 12:00 ABC News [s] 12:30 :30 Reef Live [s] :3 [] 1:30 The Sound [s] 2:300 Dream Gardens [s] 3:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) PG)) [s] [ ] 3:30 Searching For Superhuman human (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 4:30 Landline Summer [s] 55:00 :00 Basketball: WNBL: Bendigo Spirit Boomers rit v Melbourne Boome e *Live* [s] 7:00 ABC N News ews [[s]] 7:30 Victoriaa (PG) [s] 8:20 Call Th 9:50 The Midwife ((PG)) [s] [ ] 9:5 5 Endeavour (M v) [s] s] 11:20 Poldark (PG) [s] [s

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) G)) [s] 12:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 12:300 TBA 2:00 Movie: “My Dad Is Scrooge” (G) (’14) Stars: Christian Laurian Kerr 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 2020 NSW Schools Spectacular Remixed [s] 9:00 Movie: “2.22” (M s,v) (’17) Stars: Michiel Huisman

Winning 12:00 Award W nningg Tasmania Tasmania [s] [ ] 12:30 1:00 Rebound [s] [ ] 1:0 00 Thee Healthyy Cooks [s] [] 1:30 Explore p [s] [ ] 11:455 Movie: “Dirtyy Rottenn (’88) Martin Scoundrels” (PG) ( ) ((’8 ’88)) Stars: Steve Mart ’8 ti Garden 4:00 The Perfect Se SServe rve [s] [ ] 4:30 The Gard rd Gurus [s] [ ] 5:00 NINE News: First At Fivee [s] 5:30 RBT ((PG)) [s] [ ] 6:00 NINE News Saturdayy [s] [ ] 7:00 A Current Affair ((PG)) [s] (’17) 7:30 Movie: “Daddy’s y Home 2” (PG) ( ) ((’1 1 House” Stars: Will Ferrell 9:30 Movie: “The Ho o (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Amy Poehler

12:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:00 Good od Chef Bad Chef (PG) [s] 1:30 Business As Us Usual When Nothing Is Usual [s] 2:00 Healthyy Homes Australia [s] 2:30 The Living Room oom [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 Fishing Australia ralia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Family Feud ud (PG) [s] 7:00 Rugby: Wallabies v Argentina na *Live* From Bankwest Stadium, Sydney [s] s] 10:00 Movie: “The Brighton Miracle” (PG) (’19) Stars: Temuera Morrison

Motor 12:00 Moto o Sports: Australian Superbikes Winton Round 3 Wi in *Live* 3:10 Gourmet Farmer 3:400 Travel Man 4:10 Bangladesh From Above 44:45 Coast New Zealand (PG) Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS 5:35 Nazi Meg g 7:35 World News 7:3 3 World’s Most Luxurious: Cars ((PG)) 8:30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys y (PG) ( ) 9:25 9: Movie: “Inside Man” (MA15+) ( ) ((’06)) Stars: Staa Denzel Washington 11:45 The New Po Pope (M l) (In English/ Italian) 3:45 Greatt British Railway Journeys

4:30 Building dingg The Dream 5:30 :30 TBA 6:30 The Yorkshire kshire Vet ((PG) 8:30 Escape Too The Countryy 11:30 Peter Andre’s dre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG)) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (M)) 3:30 Sydney y Weekender 4:00 :00 0 Creek To Coast 4:30 We Weekender

4:00 Desert Collectors (PG) 6:00 Ultimate Factories (PG) 7:00 Building Buildin n Giants (PG) 8:00 Mysteries Myste y e Of The Abandoned ((PG)) 9:00 Air Crash Investigations tigatio g o (PG) 12:00 Hardcore Pawn wn (M) 12:30 LPL Pro (PG) 2:300 Ultimate Factories (PG)

4:45 Movie: “How TToo Build A Better Boy” (PG) (’14) Stars: Kelli elli Berglund 6:45 Movie: “Cloudy dy With A Chance Of Meatballss 2” (G) (’13) Stars: Anna Faris 88:30 :30 Movie: “Braveheart” (MA15+)) (’95) Stars: Mel Gibson 12:000 One Tree Hill (M s)

Going 5:25 Bamayy 6:00 Goin n Places With Ernie Dingo g ((PG)) 7:00 Red Earth Uncovered ((PG)) 7:35 (PG) Through g The Wormhole ((PG G (PG) 8:25 A Woman’s Callingg ((PG G 8:35 Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn y ((M)) 10:25 Movie: “Primal” (MA15+) (’1 (’10) 1

3:00 Driven Not Hidden 3:30 All 4 Adventure 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Seal Team (M v) 12:15 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 1:10 48 Hours (M v)

11:30 Charmed harmed (PG) 12:00 WIN’s IN’s All Australiann News 1:00 TBA 1:30 Broke ((PG) PG)) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:30 300 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Bigg Bangg Theory (PG) 10:300 The Middle (M) 12:30 2 Broke Girls (M v) 1:30 Charmed (PG) G)

4:00 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 5:00 The Garden Gurus 5:30 House Hunterss Renovation 6:30 Texas Flip F N Move 7:30 Boise 8:30 Boys y 8:3 3 House Hunters International Internatio o 10:30 House 11:30 Hunters Renovation R International House Hunters Huu

6:00 Dragons: Race To Dragons: g The Edge Edge g (PG) ( ) 6:30 The W Wonderful onderful World Of Puppies 77:10 :10 The Zoo 7:35 Doctor Whoo (PG) ( ) 8:25 Danger Mouse 8:500 Teenage g Boss 9:15 Teenage age Mutant Ninja j Turtles (PG) G) 9:35 Degrassi: g The Next Generation Generation (PG)

6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 ABC News Regional 7:00 ABC AB BC News Weekend 7:30 Australian Story 8:00 ABC Aus s Ne e Weekend 8:30 Foreign News Correspondent 9:00 ABC News Co o Weekend 9:30 Barrie Cassidy’s We e One On n Plus One

5:20 Stick Man 6:10 Dog Loves Books 6:255 Hey Duggee 7:05 The Deep 7:30 Spicks And Speckss (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You??

(PG) 8:30 Tom Gleeson At Enmore Theatre (MA15+) 9:300 QI: Keys/ Kinetic (PG) 10:30 Mock The Week (PG)

Family 6:30 The Bigg Famil ly Cookingg Showdownn 7:30 Cheese Slicess British 8:30 Heston’s Great Britis sh Flavour Food 9:25 Destination Fla a Food 9:30 The Hairyy Bikers’ Fo o Paul Tour Of Britain 10:30 Pau u Puds Hollywood’s y Pies And Pud d 11:30 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen K

5:10 Most Expensivest (PG) 6:45 Only Connect (PG) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v) 11:05 Hungry Ghosts (M l) (In English/ Vietnamese) 12:05 Movie: “71” (PG) (’14) Stars: Jack O’Connell

5:00 Movie: “The Smurfs 2” (G) G) (’13) ( ) Stars: Brendan dan a Gleeson 7:00 Movie: “How TToo Train Your Dragon” (PG) ((’10) ’10)) Stars: Jay Baruchel 9:00 M Movie: ovie: “Spectre” (M v) (’15) Stars: Daniel Craig 12:00 SStunt tunt Science (MA15+)

5:00 5:0 0 Movie: “Fun In Acapulco” (G) (’63) Ac ca 7:00 7:0 00 Movie: “The Time 00 Wife” (M) (’09) Traveller’s W Stars: Rachel Rachh McAdams 9:10 Movie: “Thee Vow” (PG) (’12) Stars: Rachel Rachee McAdams 11:15 “Wedding Daze” (M s,l) Movie: “Wed d (’07) Stars: Jason J Biggs

9:00 Insiders siders [s] [ 10:00 Offsiders [s [s] [s 10:30 orld This Week [s] [ ] 11:00 Co o The World Compass [s] ongs g Of Praise [s] [ ] 12:00 AABC News 11:30 SSongs [s] 12:30 1:00 300 Landline Summer [[s]] 1:0 0 Back Roads [s] Australia [s] 2:30 [s] 1:30 Gardeningg Australi The Mixx [[s]] 3:00 Basketball: WNB WNBL: B Southside Flyers yers v Melbourne Boomerss *Live* [s] 5:00 Antiques ntiques q Roadshow [[s]] 6:00 The Sound ((PG) PG)) [s] [ ] 7:00 ABC News SSunday [s] 7:40 Extinction Attenborough xtinction With David Attenb b (PG) [s]] 8:40 Reef Live [s] 9:40 To Total o Control

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Surf Patrol [s] 1:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 2:00 Movie: “Another Christmas Kiss” (PG) (’14) Stars: Elisabeth Harnois 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 In The Blink Of An Eye (PG) [s] 8:20 Movie: “Safe House” (M v,l) (’14) Stars: Brendan Gleeson 10:50 Autopsy USA (M)

7:000 Weekend Todayy [s] [ ] 10:000 Cybershack (PG)) [s] 10:40 [ ] 10:30 Explore p [s] [ ] 10:4 4 Ultimate Rushh ((PG)) [[s]] 11:40 Peakingg (P (PG) (P [s] 12:10 No M Man’s Movie: “Overan’s Land (PG) ( ) [s] [ ] 1:45 M board” rd” (PG)) ((’87)) Stars: Goldiee Hawn 4:00 Tipping News: pingg Point [s] [ ] 5:00 NINE Ne e First At Five [[s] Territory (PG) s] 5: 5:30 Ter e rito toryy Co Cops ps (P (PG G [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 8:00 RBT (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Top Gun” (PG) (’86) Stars: Tom Cruise 10:40 NINE News Late [s]

1:00 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 3:00 Farm To Fork [s] 3:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted (M) [s] 9:30 Blood And Treasure (M) [s] 11:20 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:30 NCIS: On Fire (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

1:00 :00 Motor Sports: p Australia Australian a Superbikes Round 4 Winton *Live* 4:100 Travel Man Round :40 Coast New Zealand (PG) ((PP [s] 5:35 Nazi 4:40 Megastructures M eggastructures (PG) ( ) 6:30 SSBS World News 7:30 (PG) :30 Blood Of The Clans ((P P 8:35 Raffles: Remaking 10:25 Marry Me, R emakingg An Icon (PG) ( ) 10: Marry English/ Hindi/ M arryy Myy Familyy ((PG)) (In ( En n Maori/ Civilisations M aori/ Urdu)) 11:25 Civilisati i (PG) 2:40 Inside Machine nside Hitler’s Killingg Machin n (M) (In English/ ngglish/ French)) 3:35 Luke Nguyen’s Memories M emories Of The UK 4:35 FFull Frontal (M)

3:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Goodfellas” (MA15+) (’90) Stars: Robert De Niro 11:30 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M) 12:30 Wedding Surprises: Caught On Camera (M) 1:30 TBA 3:30 Fresh TV

4:00 Bushfire Wars (PG) 4:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) 5:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Detroit Steel (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Exodus: Gods And Kings” (M v,l) (’14) Stars: Christian Bale

3:30 Kiss Bang Love (PG) 4:45 Instant Hotel (PG) 6:00 Picker Sisters (PG) 6:30 Make You Laugh Out Loud (PG) 7:30 My Crazy Birth Story (M) 8:30 First Dates Australia (M) 10:30 Say Yes To The Dress (M) 11:30 Bridezillas (M l)

4:00 AFL: NTFL 5:45 African News 6:00 APTN National News 6:30 Art + Soul (PG) 7:35 College Behind Bars (M) 8:35 Sammy Davis Jr: I’ve Gotta Be Me (M) 10:20 Jimmy Little’s Gentle Journey 11:20 Bamay 12:00 Volumz

3:00 Driven Not Hidden (PG) 3:30 Healthy Homes Australia 4:00 Fishing Edge 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Truck Hunters (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 12:15 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

2:30 Broke (PG) 3:30 Man With A Plan (PG) 4:30 The Middle (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:00 Movie: “Two Weeks Notice” (PG) (’02) Stars: Sandra Bullock 12:00 2 Broke Girls (M) 1:00 Mom (M s,d)

4:30 House Hunters International 5:30 Boise Boys 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 You Live In What? 8:30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home 10:30 Flip Or Flop 11:30 The Real Housewives Of Dallas (M)

6:05 Dragons: Race To The Edge 6:30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies 7:15 The Zoo 7:35 Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Danger Mouse 8:40 Almost Naked Animals 9:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:45 Degrassi: The Next Generation

6:00 ABC News Weekend 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Weekend 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC News Weekend 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC News 10:30 Back Roads 11:00 ABC Nightly News

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

6:30 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good 7:00 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food 7:30 Gourmet Farmer 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:40 Gino’s Italian Escape 10:30 Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure (PG)

5:10 Running Wild (PG) 6:00 Years Of Living (PG) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:35 Lost Gold Of World War II (PG) 9:20 United Shades Of America (M) 10:10 Vogue Williams: Online Trolls And Sexual Extortion (M)

3:30 Movie: “My Girl” (PG) (’91) 5:30 Movie: “Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back” (G) (’10) Stars: Patrick Warburton 7:00 Movie: “Ghostbusters II” (PG) (’89) Stars: Dan Aykroyd 9:10 Movie: “Robocop 3” (M v) (’93) Stars: Robert John Burke

5:20 Movie: “Sitting Bull” (PG) (’54) 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Chicago PD (MA15+) 9:40 Chicago Fire (M) 10:40 Chicago Med (M mp) 11:40 License To Kill (M) 12:35 Adventures In Rainbow Country 1:00 Home Shopping

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5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Killer Tapes (M) 11:50 World’s Most Amazing Videos

12:00 Movie: “A Perfect Christmas” (PG) (’16) Stars: Susie Abromeit 2:00 The Secret Daughter (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer [s] 7:30 The Forgotten Australians (PG) [s] 8:30 Station 19 (M) [s] 10:30 Chicago Fire

1:00 Desperate House-wives (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Gold Coast Cops (M v,l) [s] 8:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom” (M v) (’84) Stars: Harrison Ford 10:55 NINE News Late

3:00 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire 4:05 United In Tears: The Oatlands Tragedy (PG) (In Arabic/ English) 4:35 The Supervet (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich (PG) 8:40 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:35 Life And Birth (M) 10:40 SBS World News Late

4:00 Everybody Loves 4:30 Star Trek: The 6:30 Off The Grid With 7:00 The Simpsons 6:00 American Pickers Raymond (PG) 5:00 Next Generation (PG) Pio 7:00 Our Stories (PG) 7:30 Modern (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager 7:20 Anthem Sessions Family (PG) 8:30 (PG) 7:30 SAS UK (M l) (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours 8:30 Movie: “Mad Max Beyond Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares 7:30 Follow The Rock 7:40 (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Costa Del Through The Wormhole (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 2020 Thunderdome” (M v) (’85) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (PG) Formula 1 Sakhir Grand Prix Nightmares (M l) Stars: Mel Gibson The Big Bang Theory (PG)

6:00 Ready Steady 7:00 Sir Mouse 7:30 7:00 ABC National 7:00 Deadly 60 7:30 Cook UK 7:00 Hugh’s Spicks And Specks News 8:00 ABC News Shaun The Sheep 7:35 Three Hungry Boys (PG) 8:30 Whose Line Tonight 8:45 The Doctor Who (PG) 8:25 Business 9:00 The Drum 10:00 Is It Anyway? (M l,s) 8:50 Luke 7:30 Living On The Veg 8:30 Danger Mouse 8:35 Almost Warm Sex: Spicing Up Our Sex Nadia’s Family Feasts 9:30 Naked Animals 9:15 Teenage The World With Beverley Nigella Feasts O’Connor 11:00 ABC News Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) wss Li s (M n,s) Lives n,s

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Quirky look at history MISBEHAVIOUR ++ 1 hour, 47 minutes With a title like ‘Misbehaviour’ I did expect more antics from this flick, but what this comedy drama lacks in anarchy, it makes up for in heart.

Set in 1970, the popular Miss World pageant in London is used as a platform for the Women’s Liberation Movement to protest the patriarchy.

The televised event saw uproar when the activists led by Sally (Keira Knightley) invaded the stage and even more so when Miss Grenada (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is the first black woman to be crowned winner of the competition.

With a talented British cast leading it with strong performances, this quirky

period piece sometimes doesn’t fully portray the anger behind the true story about the gender injustices that it is based on.

It surprised me with not only addressing women’s rights but also racial issues of the time, which adds another layer of emotion to the story.

On the other side, there is humour throughout to lighten it and keep it likeable, which is enjoyable for an audience.

Greg Kinnear is also a standout showing another side of Bob Hope.

It could have delved deeper in parts with its feminist message as a call to action but, overall, it is a feel-good movie about friendship and strength.

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The Sun and Mars stimulate your communication and eccentricity zones plus Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto fire up your imagination. So it’s time to network within your peer group and extended social circle, as you get your quirky ideas out into the world. As Taylor Swift said: “If you’re lucky enough to be different, don’t ever change”. A work project or a volunteer program could also take off.

It’s time for proactive Pisceans to make exciting plans and set solid goals for the future. Go for gold, as Jupiter helps you envision ambitious dreams and creative schemes over the coming year.

But keep a firm grip on reality otherwise you’ll delude yourself about a person or situation, especially involving work or money. In order to avoid disappointment, do your best to stay on top of facts.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

2020 has been a very challenging year but 2021 looks a lot better. This week mighty Mars is in your sign and forms a fabulous trine to the Sun. Plus Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto are powering through your career and life direction zone. So you need to be more proactive about turning current average opportunities into future good fortune. Where intention flows, energy goes!

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Best day of the week is Thursday, when Venus makes beautiful music with powerful Pluto. So it’s a good time to snuggle up close with your sweetheart or throw yourself into a special creative project. Passion and purpose will take you far. When it comes to joint finances, taxes and investments, steer clear of people with dubious advice or unclear motives.

Make sure you keep a clear head.

Geminis can be rather gullible … especially this week, when nebulous Neptune scrambles your Reality Radar and deactivates your BS Detector. So be very careful you’re not led up the primrose path to plenty of trouble – especially involving work and career or love and romance. If something (or someone) sounds too good to be true, then start running in the opposite direction!

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

With the Sun and Mercury both visiting your wellbeing zone, learn to love the things that are good for you. Like nutritious meals, regular exercise, relaxing in nature and plenty of sleep. You’ll find the simple things in life are definitely the best! Like having a funny conversation with a child or picking fresh flowers to put in your home or office. Being proactive brings long-term professional rewards.

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Relationships – with family, friends, neighbours and work mates – are on the agenda this week Virgo. Venus and Pluto strengthen an important partnership and trust levels rise as you share a secret or two. But tread gingerly with a distant relative or a competitive colleague who may be trying to pull the wool over your eyes! On Sunday, be careful you’re not sending out mixed messages.

Family life looks fabulous this week, as Pluto and your ruler Venus bless relationships with your favourite relatives. It won’t be all fun and frivolity though!

Serious Saturn reminds you there’s a backlog of chores to be done at home, so get your cleaning and de-cluttering skates on. Then you can start the following week in super organised style, from the spruced-up comfort of Casa Libra.

Mercury and the Sun are moving through your sign, plus Venus and Pluto shine a spotlight on self-respect and core self-esteem. Don’t try to be someone you’re not. It’s time to enjoy being the sassy Sagittarian you were born to be. So your motto for the week is from singersongwriter (and birthday great) Taylor Swift: “Just be yourself. There is no one better”.

The dynamic Sun/Mars trine will help you approach tasks with extra enthusiasm and motivation. Some lucky Lions will also head off on a long-awaited holiday.

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Prepare to be super charming and make those around you feel extra special. The planets stimulate your love of the good things in life. But avoid the tendency to worry and obsess about something that is out of your control. Instead, heed the wise words of Mary Engelbreit: “If you don’t like something, change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it”.

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his year has certainly been challenging, but there have also been some pretty interesting learnings and shifting of priorities as a result, speaking from both personal experience and conversations with people around me. Slowing down where possible, questioning if we really need all the extra purchases that usually accompany this time of year, seeing trees and decorations going up early to create a festive feel and make this season less rushed are, I believe, all by-products of the lessons we have learned during 2020.

For me, this Christmas (more so than ever) needs to be stress-free, less about multiple or large presents under the tree, and all about time spent with loved ones, and people that we have been separated from by restrictions. It is very important this year that the gifts I exchange with family are meaningful, not whatever I could grab during my usual last minute dash to Westfield in the weekend before the big day. A gift that will not end up discarded by New Year’s Day. A gift that will make a difference and/or bring joy to the

recipient. A gift that will promote long lasting confidence, skills or a memorable experience.

With over half of Aussie kids currently not attending swimming lessons, denying them the basic skills needed to safely experience all of the aquatic activities on offer in the Australian summertime, what

could be a better gift than swimming lessons? We are already seeing a surge in requests for gift vouchers from grandparents particularly, but also aunties, uncles and friends of the family, being organised from as far afield as interstate and overseas.

Swimming lessons are a gift that require

no storage space, promote health, physical activity and safety, are fun, and teach a skill that will last a lifetime.

Alan Bentley, owner of Nepean Swim and Fitness agreed.

“Many children missed out on time in the water during lockdown, and lots of families are facing increased pressure on their household budget as we continue to recover from the difficulties of this year,” he said.

“However the dangers of the water remain, so gifting swimming lessons for Christmas is both a thoughtful and practical gift. Adults who are unable to swim may also request swimming lessons for Christmas to help them to set and reach the goal of learning to swim in 2021.”

Gift vouchers can be used for weekly lessons, private lessons, our School Holiday Intensive Programs running in January 2021 (10 lessons for $80, or five lessons for $40) and can also be used in conjunction with Active Kids Vouchers.

Contact me directly to arrange a gift voucher. Email julie@nepeanswim.com. au. Happy shopping!

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elling people not to overcommit financially seems to go without saying, yet it is still a very common mistake. Most people base their financial decisions on their current situation, and often make commitments that are suitable now – but things change.

Changes to personal and financial situations greatly effect long-term financial commitments, these potential changes are often not considered or seriously underestimated.

Lifestyle changes such as starting a family, getting married or buying your first home, significantly influence your capacity to meet ongoing obligations.

All these potentially influence income, expenses and are likely to alter your spending priorities.

There are also likely to be external variations that influence your ability to maintain your investment or to make repayments. A huge risk a lot of us are currently facing revolves around interest rates.

Currently interest rates are at historical lows. Although there are no signs of

them increasing soon, it stands to reason that eventually they will return to longterm averages (or above). Too many are borrowing based on what they can afford now, however, those repayments look very different with rates of two or three per cent higher.

The potential for increased interest rates doesn’t just affect decisions for new borrowings. You also need to be aware that increasing rates will increase repayments on existing debts which reduces cash flow available for investments.

When committing to investments that require a long-term horizon or ongoing contributions (notably loan repayments) it is prudent to address likely changes and how they will affect the capacity to keep the strategy in place.

When clients are in life stages that are subject to major changes, such as young clients and pre-retirees, generally speaking, we tend to recommend strategies suitable for short timeframes.

Factoring in potential changes and avoiding over commitment is an important part of tailoring strategies.

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Everything you need to know about your pet and fleas D o you struggle with keeping your pet flea-free? Don’t be alarmed, you’re not the only one. During the warmer months fleas are particularly common. They make our pets’ lives itchy and uncomfortable.

The answer to keeping fleas off your pet is simple – prevention.

What are fleas?

Fleas are tiny, dark brown parasitic insects that infest the coat and skin of pets.

They can jump up to 150 times their own length, making the transfer of fleas between your pets difficult to prevent. Their remarkable jumping skills also allow them to transit easily from surrounding environments to your pet.

How do I know if my pet has fleas?

One of the first signs of a flea infestation in your pet is itching. On inspection of your pet’s coat, you will likely see one or more fleas moving around on the surface of your pet’s skin. You may also notice tiny black particles that look like dirt; these could be flea droppings. An adult female flea lays an average of 20 to 30 eggs each day.

How do pets get fleas?

Fleas form cocoons which can remain dormant for astonishingly long periods of time. They inhabit the garden, carpet and furniture until they are able to hitch a ride on your pet. They jump great distances to find a host and bite both pets and humans.

Why is it important to treat and prevent fleas?

Fleas are the number one cause of skin disease in pets and can cause problems ranging from simple itchiness to weeping sores, scaly skin, and infection. Some animals are allergic to flea bites (a condition known as Flea Allergy Dermatitis), where one bite sets off an auto-immune reaction. All skin conditions require veterinary treatment. Fleas breed at an enormous rate. The fleas you see on your dog represent only five to 10 per cent of the fleas within their environment. The rest of the population is represented in the egg and larval stages found in your carpets, furniture, bedding, and garden.

The lifecycle explained Only five per cent of fleas live in the environment as an adult and 95 per cent of

fleas live as eggs, larvae or pupae. For effective flea control, it is essential to break the lifecycle in the environment.

Adult Fleas – jump onto your dog or cat, feed on their blood and then start laying eggs.

Eggs – one female lays an average of 30 eggs per day, which drop off into carpets and bedding before hatching.

Larvae – the hatched eggs release larvae which move away from light, deeper into carpets and under furniture before developing into pupae. The larvae feed on organic debris and, at this stage, can consume tapeworm eggs, allowing them to become an intermediate host for the development of tapeworms.

This lifecycle can take as little as two to three weeks and as long as 12 months. To rid your pet and household from fleas, you must break this cycle.

How do I protect my pet from fleas?

Prevention is the key to flea control.

There are many different flea products available to purchase, so choosing the right one for your pet type and age is essential. Preventatives come as ‘spot on’

applications are easy to use and last three to four weeks or oral tablets that work as an effective birth control for fleas, interrupting the lifecycle. It is sometimes necessary to treat both the pet and the environment.

If your pet is scratching or has skin damage, it is best to have them checked by a vet. Our team at Greencross Coreen Ave are fully trained in flea management and can assist you in choosing the product most suitable for your pet.

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Making small everyday changes A difficult time of year for many screen and a sore lower back from poor posture.

It can be very hard to avoid sitting though, especially when it comes to work and now with a lot of people working from home due to COVID-19. Is there any way we can offset the damage?

According to a few studies, YES! It’s been proven that 60-75 minutes of brisk walking or cycling was enough to counteract the health risks of sitting for eight hours a day.

The researchers suggest that this hour of physical activity doesn’t need to be completed all at once. Incidental exercise also counts!

For example, ride a bike to work a couple of days a week, get off the bus one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way.

You can stand when talking on the phone at work, change your ergonomic set-up or even set yourself a reminder to get up and move every 45 minutes. Theses are just a few tips to get you up and moving. Remember that just one hour a day and a few small changes to your lifestyle could have a huge impact on your health, and even prolong your life.

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hristmas can be a particularly difficult time if you have lost someone dear to you. Of all the special days that occur during the year, for many who are grieving the most difficult time is Christmas.

The whole community is in Christmas mode, it is hard not to find yourself constantly bombarded with the Christmas message. Carols are heard in all the shops and people wish us a “Happy Christmas”.

Christmas cards arrive, decorations are everywhere, presents need to be bought but if you are grieving the loss of a special family member these sentiments are out of step with how you are feeling. It can be a very confusing and lonely time.

Eventually the Christmas season will not be so difficult, and the grief will soften but in this early stage of loss it seems impossible that this could be the case.

Things to consider There is no right or wrong way to manage your grief. It is an intensely personal journey that we take in our own way. Do what feels right for you.

The following are some ideas to consider which may to help make this festive time more bearable:

• You and your family come first, everyone will be grieving differently, but focus on your family first.

• Know that as a grieving person you have physical and emotional limitations.

• Mark Christmas in a different way just for this year, perhaps at a different time or location.

• Accept help.

• Try not to be alone, even if you feel you might prefer this.

• Try to find ways to keep the memory of your loved one to the forefront at this time.

• Memories that may upset you can be triggered in all manner of ways.

• Shopping can be an upsetting experience. It is OK to say so and have a no present Christmas for one year.

• Christmas cards can be another problem area. Most of your friends will be well aware of your loss and will not expect any reply.

• Christmas parties and social gatherings can present a challenge too. If you don’t feel up to it, just say so, or go for a little while and see how you feel.

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Our bodies simply weren’t designed to remain in one position for extended periods of time. Inactivity can lead to an increased risk in obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks), and even some cancers.

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enrith will have a chance to seek revenge against Melbourne for this year’s heartbreaking Grand Final loss when the two sides clash in a Round 3 blockbuster at Panthers Stadium next year.

The NRL released the 2021 draw last week, scheduling the Grand Final replay on Thursday, March 25 at 8.05pm with the Storm making a rare trip to Penrith.

The Panthers will open their campaign at home against North Queensland on Saturday, March 13 at 7.35pm and will round out the regular season against arch-rivals Parramatta on Friday, September 3 at Bankwest Stadium.

Penrith’s home schedule consists of mainly Friday and Saturday games with one Thursday and one Sunday match.

Home games will be played against the Cowboys, Storm, Raiders, Knights, Sea Eagles, Sharks, Bulldogs, Roosters, Eels, Broncos, Rabbitohs and Tigers.

The match against Manly in Round 8 will be played at Bathurst’s Carrington Park, with the Panthers returning to the regional venue after this year’s trip was cancelled.

Penrith are also off to regional NSW in May when they’ll play an away game against South Sydney in Dubbo.

The 2021 NRL Draw has been released with Penrith playing the Cowboys in Round 1.

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Nathan Cleary and the Blues won’t have to wait too long to inflict their revenge on Queensland, with State of Origin returning to a mid-season schedule. Two matches will be played on Wednesdays and a stand-alone game will be contested on Sunday, June 27.

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“Our clubs will have an off-season to consider new innovations from the Commission, which will ensure our game is more entertaining and free-flowing than ever before.”

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Thunder take down Stars in WBBL Final Story continued from » p. 72 While Peterson only featured in one match this season, she enjoyed every moment of her experience.

“It was my goal to make my WBBL debut and it was wonderful to get out there with the girls and see what it’s all about,” the all-rounder said.

“To see the girls work together in the Final and really put pressure on Melbourne to come away with the win, was awesome to watch. All of us watching on the sideline were very excited.”

Pace bowlers Shabnim Ismail (2/12) and Sammy-Jo Johnson (2/11) set the tone, beating the bat several times with pace and swing.

Player of the Final Ismail picked up the vital wicket of Stars captain Meg Lanning, caught behind at the start of the seventh over.

Haynes was outstanding in the field taking four catches, which equalled the record for the most by one player in a WBBL match.

Openers Rachel Trenaman (23) and England star Tammy Beaumont (16) got the Thunder off to a solid start chasing a small total, then it was Haynes and Knight that steered the ship home.

Peterson said she learned a lot during her maiden season and is looking forward to running out for Penrith this weekend.

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Kyah’s new honour Talented netballer named Senior Sports Star of the Month NATHAN TAYLOR ne of the hottest young prospects in netball is celebrating this week after she was announced as the latest recipient of the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation (PVSF) Senior Sports Star Award.

While 2020 didn’t go entirely as planned for 16-year-old Kyah Vaeila due to the pandemic, it has certainly ended on a high with her award win.

Kyah was due to represent NSW at the 2020 U17 National Netball Championships in Tasmania back in April, but the event was sadly cancelled due to travel restrictions.

Despite the disappointment of not representing her state, Kyah did manage to spend some time on the netball court, playing in the Panthers U23 Premier League team this season.

A St Marys Netball Club junior, Kyah has been playing the sport since she was four-years-old.

Over the past decade, the Hassle Grove resident has risen through the ranks with 2019 being a stand-out year.

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Last year Kyah was a member of the Western Sydney Academy of Sport Netball program and was chosen in the Netball NSW Emerging Talent Squad.

Also in 2019, Kyah played in the premiership-winning Penrith Metro League Division 6 team and Penrith U17s State Championship team.

The talented wing attack was also part of the winning Night InterDistrict Penrith team and made her Panthers U23 Premier League debut as a replacement player.

Speaking with the Weekender back in February, Kyah said she aspires to be like her netball idol, fellow local and NSW Swifts star Paige Hadley.

“I’m a big Swifts fan and my idol is Paige Hadley, who comes from Penrith as well,” she said.

“I just love her grit and never give up attitude – she really inspires me.”

With Kyah possessing similar traits to Hadley, the world is certainly her oyster.

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Giants re-sign talented trio Finally some good news for GWS on the eve of next week’s AFL Draft NATHAN TAYLOR fter farewelling a few high-profile names in recent weeks – headlined

by Jeremy Cameron – GWS Giants fans have finally received some good news, re-signing Daniel Lloyd, Shane Mumford and Callum Brown.

Recruited from the Central Coast, Lloyd will enter his fifth season with the Giants in 2021.

The former carpenter, who has become an important cog in the club’s forward line, has kicked 38 goals from 51 games.

Mumford will extend his playing career into a 13th season, retained as a rookie for 2021.

The 34-year-old has played 201 games across his career and 30 games over the past two seasons since coming out of retirement at the beginning of 2019.

Irishman Brown will run out for his third season in the AFL, having impressed with his continued development across 2020.

Boasting speed and power, the 20-yearold played most of GWS’ practice matches last season and featured in a variety of positions after returning from Ireland.

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Giants General Manager of Football Jason McCartney ran his eye over the newly re-signed trio.

“Daniel and his family have added so much to our club over the past four years.

He’s a hardworking player who always puts the team first and is an important player for us,” he said.

“With Shane, we know what he’s been able to provide on the football field, and his work beyond the field with our young rucks is equally as important.

“Callum has continued to progress, and we’re really excited to see where he can go in 2021. He learns more and more about the game every time he plays, and he boasts some unique qualities that mean he certainly has the potential to play at the elite level.”

Lloyd and Mumford will join Matt Buntine on the rookie list for the 2021 season.

Under a new rule, a maximum of two players who were previously on the club’s

2020 Primary List can be transferred to the club’s 2021 Category A Rookie List.

Lloyd and Buntine, who is contracted until the end of 2021, will move to the rookie list as part of the club’s first list lodgement while Brown will continue as a Category B rookie – representing players from non-traditional football backgrounds.

The AFL Draft will be held this Wednesday, December 9 with the pre-season and rookie drafts to be held the following day.

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Rams name best of the best after strong season NATHAN TAYLOR ollowing a stunning season, which saw them claim another AFL Sydney Premiership, the Penrith Rams celebrated the year that was with a rather informal Presentation last week.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Greygums Oval – the club’s home ground – was the setting for this year’s end-of-year awards.

For the second straight year, local AFL junior Brayden Wilson capped off another remarkable season on the field, awarded the Michael Walker Medal for 2020.

Wilson won the prestigious Best and Fairest award for first grade Player of the Year after a standout season that saw his side clinch the Platinum Division title.

Penrith Rams Life Member Greg Corless said Wilson was a “runaway winner” for the coveted award.

“Brayden won it last year and back in 2016, so this is the third time he’s won the Michael Walker Medal,” he said.

“He won it pretty easily this year too, he was a runaway winner. Brayden also won best on ground at the Grand Final as well, which was awarded by the umpires.”

Also claiming the top gong for the second straight season was Ramette Paige Pirotta,

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Pirotta had another sensational year for Penrith, guiding the Ramettes to a fifthplace finish.

“When Paige first arrived at Penrith four years ago, she couldn’t kick a footy, but she’s improved so much since,” Corless, who the medal is named after, said.

“After getting off to a mixed start, the Ramettes just missed out on making the Finals by one spot. With Paige at the helm, they’ll be tough to beat next year.”

Two other big winners on the afternoon were Daniel and Melissa Rassack, who together won the Dianne Guymer Memorial Award for Club Person of the Year.

The husband and wife team have only been involved with the Rams for a short amount of time, but have already made a huge impact.

“Daniel and Melissa run the canteen and help out from dawn to dusk,” Corless said.

“They’ve only been with the club for two or three years, but they love getting involved in any way they can. They are very worthy recipients.”

Other winners included Joel Fisher, who won Reserve Grade Player of the Year, while Jack Trezise and Rebecca Hocking won Best First Year Player awards.

Ramettes Players Player Ainsley Jones and Corless Medal winner Paige Pirotta.

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CRICKET: Penrith have missed out on playing Finals in the Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup despite winning their final two games last Sunday at Howell Oval. Penrith defeated both Blacktown Mounties and Western Suburbs in last Sunday’s double header, but it wasn’t enough to see them advance into this weekend’s semi-finals. Even though they finished on the exact same win-loss record as fourth-placed Fairfield-Liverpool, Penrith’s inferior net run-rate cost them.

CRICKET: Round 7 of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) is in the books, with Panthers Cricket Club enduring an unhappy weekend of results. In first grade, Panthers 10/97 went down to Glenmore Park 9/100.

In sixth grade, Panthers 10/98 fell to

Penrith RSL 8/99. The club will hope to bounce back this weekend.

GRIDIRON: All Round 8 matches of the Gridiron NSW competition were cancelled last Saturday due to the extreme heat wave. With the Nepean Ducks enjoying the bye this weekend, their Men’s and Colts teams will next hit the field in Round 10 against the UTS Gators on December 12.

BASEBALL: The Greater Western Warriors first grade team continue to struggle as the season rolls on, this time failing to come up with a win against the Central Coast Marlins in Round 9 of the NSW State Baseball League competition.

In the mid-week game, Greater Western were trounced 9-2. While in the weekend game, Greater Western’s match against the Marlins was cancelled due to the heat. The Warriors will face the Canterbury Vikings in Round 10.

GOLF: Penrith and Twin Creeks have both created history, with victories in the semi-finals of the 2020 Major Pennant competition. Following the wins over Oatlands and North Ryde respectively, Penrith and Twin Creeks have not only qualified for the Division 2 Major Pennants Final but, in doing so, have also won promotion to Division 1 for the first time in their respective histories. The Final is now a western Sydney showpiece between Penrith and Twin Creeks and will be held this Sunday morning at Riverside Oaks Golf Club.

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The table-topping Stars were restricted to 9/86 at North Sydney Oval, which the Thunder chased down in 13.4 overs, finishing 3/87.

Thunder skipper Rachael Haynes (21 not out) and English captain Heather Knight (26 not out) combined brilliantly to guide the young Thunder to victory.

The emphatic win was the Thunder’s first WBBL title since the inaugural Women’s Big Bash season back in 2015/16.

Thunder rookie and Penrith Cricket Club star Kate Peterson said it was an incredible finish to a memorable debut season.

“It was awesome, it was such a surreal feeling to win,” she told the Weekender.

“The celebrations went long into the night, it was an awesome season.”

At just 17, Peterson made her WBBL debut back in November just days after she completed her final HSC exam.

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