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A man who stabbed his grandmother up to 50 times with two knives has been jailed for at least 12 years for murder.

Ethan Harwood, 21, attacked 67- year- old Pauline Farrugia at her South Penrith home in 2017, when he was a 19-year-old.

Harwood submitted a guilty plea to Ms Farrugia’s murder in the NSW Supreme Court, where he claimed his grandmother

had been emotionally abusive. The court also heard Harwood was heavily intoxicated and emotional when he committed the crime.

Justice Michael Walton accepted that the attack wasn’t planned, and took into account Harwood’s dysfunctional upbringing as well as other factors.

Harwood had lived with his grandmother for most of his life.

Harwood initially fled to Victoria after brutally killing Ms Farrugia, but was arrested five days later and extradited back to Sydney to face charges.

Justice Walton jailed Harwood for 16- and- ahalf years last Friday, but he will be eligible for parole in December 2029.

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CAR SECURITY BEGINS AT HOME DID YOU KNOW 70% OF LATE MODEL VEHICLES ACROSS AUSTRALIA WERE STOLEN WITH THEIR OWN KEYS? As part of Operation Bounce Back Penrith City Council will be talking to the community about protecting themselves from becoming a victim of motor vehicle theft.

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“Take shelter”: Emergency Level fire sparks fear in Cranebrook and Londonderry

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hen Rural Fire Service crews left their stations to respond to reports of a bushfire at Cranebrook and Londonderry on Tuesday afternoon, they immediately called for back-up.

As they drove towards the blaze on Smeeton and Fire Trail Roads, the thick, black smoke in front of them provided an ominous sign: this was no false alarm.

With hot and windy conditions in the area, the blaze soon spread out of control, escalating to an Emergency level.

Residents were sent text messages mid- afternoon, urging them to evacuate or take shelter as the fire got dangerously close to homes.

Tremendous efforts from fire crews and water bombing aircrafts enabled them to gain the upper hand, downgrading the fire to a Watch and Act level and then Advice, where it remained when the Weekender went to print on Wednesday.

For locals, this was a day they had been praying would never come.

Londonderry’s Manish Ashar, who lives on the corner of Taylor and Smeeton Roads, was working in the Sydney CBD when he received notification of the fire.

“It was scary knowing it was so close but I was calm about the fact that my wife, children and elderly father were not at home,” he said.

“Once I got on the train, in that 45 minute trip from Sydney to Penrith, the fire quickly escalated from a low level to Emergency warning. I could see the smoke was getting thicker on my phone as we have CCTV cameras and, at that time, I got another call to say we needed to evacuate immediately.”

Mr Ashar rushed home to collect a few important items when he realised his 14- year- old niece would be home alone down the road. He rushed to collect her and his children from school.

As a result of the fire 38 hectares of land was affected, however thankfully no homes were lost.

Another bushfire on Wingara Glen, Londonderry was also brought under control and to an Advice level.

“I would like to thank all of the Rural Fire Service volunteers, they truly are superheroes and I really encourage everyone now to give that support back through local fundraising efforts,” Mr Ashar said.

Separate fires broke out at Castlereagh and Mulgoa on Wednesday, but were brought under control by Rural Fire Service crews.

Fire crews bring the blaze on Smeeton Road under control. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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e were confronted by one of the biggest ‘first world problems’ of all-time last week: people being angry about massive retail sales because it was part of a concept that came out of America.

I’ve never seen people so upset about saving money.

Twitter was, unsurprisingly, where most of the offence was being taken.

Broadcaster Mike Carlton angry tapped out: “What is all this Black Friday crap?

My email inbox is swamped with it. I delete the lot.”

I guess that’s what happened back in May when all of Mike’s mates deleted the ALP how-to-vote cards.

“We don’t need to be copying America at all, and for us it is inappropriate,” said one Tweeter.

Inappropriate to save money. We demand more profits for retailers!

“It is the further Americanisation of people in this country,” said another, angry that the term ‘G’day Mate’ may soon be banned.

This whole ‘Americanisation’ anger, which also pops up around Halloween, is really so very silly.

After all, we flock to American movies, we gleefully hand over our cash to Netflix (an American company) every month to watch more American content and most of the music we buy and stream is, you guessed it, draped in the red, white and blue.

Millions of us have iPhones from Apple (I don’t know why though – make the switch to Samsung and you’ll never look back), computers from HP and, perhaps to our detriment, drink billions of litres of Coca-Cola every year.

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“I didn’t see anyone at Harvey Norman being forced at gunpoint to buy a new TV”

Truth is, we love America.

Apart from their warped views on gun control, our buddies from the USA are pretty much just like us.

Yes, ‘Black Friday’ originated out of America. How good – an opportunity to pick up products you may have been saving for at a bargain price; a price you would be gleefully singing from the rooftops if you’d negotiated it yourself.

A couple of points here.

Firstly, you didn’t have to buy anything.

I was at the shops on both Friday and Saturday and, incredibly, I didn’t see anyone at Harvey Norman being forced at gunpoint to buy a new TV. Secondly, buying something in the Black Friday sales doesn’t mean you’re supporting the “infiltration of America” into Australia.

I can assure you, we’re not about to sing ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ on Australia Day. Though it may get a run over on Triple J, who have very little to play on January 26 these days.

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I can understand why some people were upset over the ‘Black Friday’ term, given the tag has been traditionally linked with the tragic bushfires in Victoria in 1939.

But we now live in a global economy and international retail environment.

The term wasn’t going to be avoided, especially given how much we shop at American outlets online.

And just on that, had Australian retailers not jumped on the ‘Black Friday’ bandwagon, shoppers would have simply enjoyed buying products from American retailers on the web, in a further blow to the sluggish local retail sector. Australian shops simply had to adapt, or be left behind.

The truth is most of us talk big, but act small when it comes to supporting Australian retail, or small business.

Black Friday or not, if you could save $50 on a pair of shoes, you’d buy them online from the States. If you wouldn’t, you’re in the minority.

Price remains the number one driver in anything we buy, followed by convenience.

We like to shift the blame, of course, but in reality it’s largely our fault.

We can blame Woolworths and Coles for putting the local butcher out of business, but we’re the ones that buy our meat from the big supermarkets instead of the little guy. Sure, they probably bullied us into doing it, but we still did it.

I doubt much of the anger around Black Friday sales was all that legitimate.

The fake patriotism we like to show around these things is growing tired.

I love Australia as much as the next guy, but it doesn’t mean we can’t embrace traditions and concepts from elsewhere.

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Councillor Tricia Hitchen wants Penrith Council to install an outdoor gym on the banks of the Nepean River, adding another health- focused attraction to the popular spot.

She believes it would be well utilised by health and fitness enthusiasts.

“I had a resident who lives on River Road come to me and ask me why we didn’t have any exercise equipment on the River Walk, and I thought ‘I don’t know why we don’t, it’s not a bad idea’,” she said.

“I think there is 1000 people a day doing the River Walk on the weekend, so I think the equipment would be used.”

Cr Hitchen said she was unsure if an outdoor gym could be accommodated on the Emu Plains side, but believed there were a few spots along the eastern side that would be suitable.

“I don’t think we could put it on the Emu Plains side, I think that might be difficult, but I am sure we could do something, particularly where the trees are and the shade is, on the Penrith side,” she said.

Cr Hitchen, who raised the issue during general business at Council’s last Ordinary Meeting, has declared she’ll push hard for Council to find the funding to undertake the project.

“You know, we want to be a healthy and active city, we should put stuff out there for people to use,” she said.

“The gym at Jamison Park is used all the time and there is a similar one in St Clair and I know that gets used all the time as well.”

A Penrith City Council spokesperson said while there are 10 outdoor gym locations across the Penrith LGA, equipment around the river will be considered.

“Council is investigating feedback from residents about the installation of exercise equipment around the River Precinct as part of the detailed design for the Regatta Park project,” the spokesperson said.

“A decision to implement additional gym equipment along the River (for example Tench Reserve) would be considered as funding becomes available as Council delivers the Our River Masterplan.”

Research released earlier this year showed 32.8 per cent of adults in the Penrith region are classified as obese.

This is significantly higher than surrounding areas.

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Judge has dismissed appeals and upheld a decision to jail two men involved in the now infamous Penrith car park attack that left a young father fighting for life and another with facial injuries.

Blake and Mitchell Milgate, 23 and 20, will now serve 18 months with a 12 - month non - parole period behind bars after Penrith District Court Judge Mark Buscombe refused to downgrade their penalty to a community- based jail sentence.

Last Friday he condemned their actions, saying he must impose a sentence that would “bring home” the message that alcohol- fuelled violence by young men will not be tolerated.

The pair, of Glenmore Park, are among five males who “stalked” and set upon Shannan Rushworth and Tyson Gampe in the early hours of February 3 in the Panthers McDonald’s car park.

Mr Rushworth was left fighting for life and suffered bleeding to the brain when he was coward-punched and his head repeatedly stomped on as he lay unconscious on the ground.

Mr Gampe, who was also knocked to the

ground before being kicked and stomped on, suffered non- life threatening facial injuries.

Blake and Mitchell, who are the first of the group to be sentenced, were jailed for 18 months with a 12- month non- parole period at Penrith Local Court on October 25, but were granted appeal bail the same day.

Their appeal last Friday was anything but straightforward, after their new lawyer, Shayne Beckham, threw a curve ball, indicating he wanted to re-open the agreed facts.

He contended there were “glaring omissions” which went towards “provocation”, “racial discrimination” and “vilification”.

He also questioned the age of some of Mr Rushworth’s injuries and sought an adjournment in order to cross- examine Crown witnesses and further investigate the alleged “irregularities”.

However, Mr Beckham later abandoned this course after Judge Buscombe pointed out the men had ample opportunity to dispute the facts in the Local Court and drew Mr Beckham’s attention to a determination in the Court of Criminal Appeal.

The pair are charged with one count each of ‘affray’ and ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company’ relating to Mr Gampe.

Crown prosecutor Lisa Graham argued a full- time jail sentence was appropriate given the “severe nature of the assault”.

“This is a cowardly act,” she said, adding they had “ample opportunity to stop”, though she did highlight Mitchell’s role in intervening and preventing his brother Wendell from continuing to stomp on Mr Gampe, who can be seen on CCTV footage lying in the foetal position.

The five men then flee the scene and fail to render any assistance.

Judge Buscombe said despite Blake and Mitchell’s relatively young age, and their prior good character and the fact they were gainfully employed, he found full-time jail appropriate.

“It is a travesty that they have committed such serious offences,” he said, however, he said the issue of genuine remorse appeared “somewhat murky now” given the abandoned quest to re-open the facts.

Their co- accused and brother Wendell Milgate, 21, and St Clair’s Byron Donovan, 20, have pleaded guilty to more serious charges relating to the assault of Mr Rushworth and will be sentenced at Penrith District Court in April.

A fifth co-accused, Dean Hooper, 23, will defend his ‘affray’ charge in February.

Blake and Mitchell are eligible for release on parole on November 28, 2020.

The indoor pool hall at Ripples St Marys will now be known as the ‘Alan Brown Memorial Pool, Ripples’.

Penrith Councillors recently supported the name change in honour of the outstanding contribution made

by Mr Brown to the development and support of health, fitness and aquatics across the City over a 24-year period.

Mr Brown, who passed away in early 2019, was a volunteer member of the Board at Ripples since the company (Penrith Aquatic and Leisure Limited) commenced in April 1994 and had served as its Chairman for the past 12 years.

A plaque reflecting the name of the venue and Mr Brown’s contribution to the community will also be installed.

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Bardot in trouble Australian fashion retailer Bardot has confirmed the business is going into voluntary administration, after two decades of trading.

The retailer has a store at Westfield Penrith, which currently remains trading as work commences to determine if the brand has a future.

KPMG Administrators will now operate the business and conduct an assessment of the company.

“We are at the very start of the process, so many questions are yet to be answered,” KPMG Partner Brendan Richards said.

“We expect strong interest in the sale and recapitalisation process.”

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Lot 1002 DP 1215087 (Lot 1002) Wianamatta Parkway, Jordan Springs Vegetation removal and construction of a stormwater detention basin (Basin I) Penrith City Council has received a Development Application seeking consent for vegetation removal and the construction of 2 x stormwater detention basins (Basin C and V6) and remediation of land at the subject sites. The consent authority for the Development Application is the Local Planning Panel (LPP). â&#x20AC;˘ Lendlease C/- Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd

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Lot 4 DP 1216994 (No. 9) Bethany Circuit and Lot 5 DP 1216994 (No. 9A) Delany Circuit, Jordan Springs Vegetation removal and construction of 2 x stormwater detention basins (Basin C and V6) and remediation of land These proposals are Designated Development under Section 4.10 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (The Act). The applications

are also Integrated Development under Section 4.46 of The Act. The applications seek approval from the following authorities in accordance with relevant legislation Natural Resource Access Regulator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Water Management Act 2000 DQG 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH RI Environment and Heritage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

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Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 requires the disclosure of reportable political donations or gifts by a person or persons who makes a relevant planning application to Council or submission on a relevant planning application to Council.

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Lot 216 in DP 1013539 (No. 21a) Mandalong Close Orchard Hills Construction of a centre-based childcare facility with on-site parking and cafĂŠ 7KH SURSRVDO LV LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG DV ,QWHJUDWHG 'HYHORSPHQW DV WKH VLWH LV EXVK Ă&#x20AC;UH SURQH DQG DV VXFK concurrence is sought from the Rural Fire Service.

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Lot 1 DP 1248480 Wianamatta Parkway, Jordan Springs Proposed construction of a 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6-storey mixed-use GHYHORSPHQW LQFOXGLQJ JURXQG DQG Ă&#x20AC;UVW Ă RRU commerical/retail tenancies, 154-place childcare centre, 124 x residential apartments, 11 x town houses and 358 x car parking spaces The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Lot 1 DP 1248137 (No. 39) Jordan Springs Boulevard, Jordan Springs Proposed Stage 2 works of an approved concept development application comprising the construction of 3 x 6-storey seniors living apartment buildings including 139 x independent living units, communal facilities, 171 x car parking spaces and associated earthworks and landscaping

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Work begins on new community and conference centre in Penrith Construction on the $88 million Western Sydney Community and Conference Centre (WSCCC) with adjoining hotel is officially underway at the Panthers Precinct.

The facility, to be located in the current Panthers car park, will boast 1,250sqm of floor space that will be able to host major

events, trade shows, exhibitions and seated functions for up to 1000 people.

This will be serviced by a 153 room 4.5 star hotel, and sit below a 1200sqm community centre.

Penrith Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher said the development is a huge win for the local community.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thriving business community of western Sydney has long been in need of a modern, multi-purpose conference centre and Panthers is proud to be delivering exactly that,â&#x20AC;? he said.

300 jobs will be created during construction with a further 100 ongoing roles upon completion of the project.

TENDERS Mulgoa Rise Amenity Extension Reference RFT19/20-25 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors, for Construction of Mulgoa Rise Amenity Building Extensions.

For queries please contact Allyce Langton on 4732 7657 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, -DQXDU\ œWKH &ORVLQJ 'DWH¡ 7HQGHUV UHFHLYHG after will not be considered.

Jamison Park Multi-Sport Synthetic Field Reference RFT19/20-02 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors, for the reliable and cost effective GHOLYHU\ RI D PXOWL VSRUW V\QWKHWLF Ă&#x20AC;HOG 6LWH YLVLW :HGQHVGD\ 'HFHPEHU DW DP For queries please contact Allyce Langton on 4732 7657 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, -DQXDU\ ÂśWKH &ORVLQJ 'DWH¡ 7HQGHUV UHFHLYHG after will not be considered.

Supply and Install Workstations and OfďŹ ce Furniture Reference RFT19/20-28 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from furniture VXSSOLHUV WR VXSSO\ DQG LQVWDOO WKH UHTXLUHG RIĂ&#x20AC;FH IXUQLWXUH including workstations to Council-owned buildings within LWV /RFDO *RYHUQPHQW $UHD /*$

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For queries please contact Laura Stott on 4732 8282 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Antonio Chiappetta with his ARIA.

All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, -DQXDU\ œWKH &ORVLQJ 'DWH¡ 7HQGHUV UHFHLYHG after will not be considered.

Music teacher Antonio Chiappetta has probably the best show and tell item his school has ever seen.

The Penrith resident last week won the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of the Year award.

Mr Chiappetta was nominated for his work over the last 15 years at St Andrews College in Marayong.

He said he had to work hard in campaigning for the public vote to win the accolade and is over the moon with the result. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so I went hard and contacted everyone and got a lot of support from my school, the Diocese, my own music network and western Sydney,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chiappetta said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really inspiring for me to get so much help and so many people in the community behind me to achieve this.â&#x20AC;?

Attending the star- studded event at The Star in Sydney last Wednesday, Mr Chiappetta said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think he would win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really anxious, but I had done award shows before so knew what to expect and just wanted to enjoy the experience with my beautiful wife Bianca and have a good time,â&#x20AC;? Mr Chiappetta said.

Mr Chiappetta has already given his students a look at the award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I brought the ARIA to school the next day and it was a really rewarding moment to bring the award home to the west and to place such an importance on music education which is what it is all about,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Emily Feszczuk

Neighbourhood Centre Refurbishments Reference RFT19/20-31 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors, for the refurbishment and associated building works at two Neighbourhood Centre VLWHV 6LWH YLVLW 7XHVGD\ 'HFHPEHU DW SP For queries please contact Allyce Langton on 4732 7657 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Wednesday, -DQXDU\ œWKH &ORVLQJ 'DWH¡ 7HQGHUV UHFHLYHG after will not be considered.

Mulgoa Hall Refurbishment Tender Reference RFT19/20-30 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors, for the refurbishment and DVVRFLDWHG EXLOGLQJ ZRUNV DW 0XOJRD +DOO ² /LWWOHĂ&#x20AC;HOGV Road, Mulgoa.

For queries please contact Laura Stott on 4732 8282 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Thursday, -DQXDU\ œWKH &ORVLQJ 'DWH¡ 7HQGHUV UHFHLYHG after will not be considered.

Construction of Rance Oval Stage 2 Amenities Tender Reference RFT19/20-32 Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors, for the demolition of existing toilet block and construction of Rance Oval Stage 2 Amenities, 66â&#x20AC;&#x201C;68 Albert Street, Werrington.

Reference RFT19/20-33

For queries please contact Laura Stott on 4732 8282 or procurement@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Penrith City Council is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced contractors, for the provision of the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Sports Field Lighting and supply upgrade at Leonay Oval â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 Leonay Parade, Leonay.

All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Thursday, -DQXDU\ œWKH &ORVLQJ 'DWH¡ 7HQGHUV UHFHLYHG after will not be considered.

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Local teacher takes home ARIA

Volunteers have successfully pulled over 100 kilograms of waste from Werrington Lake, in a bid to protect local waterways.

The event took place as a result of The Westies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting western Sydney in a positive light â&#x20AC;&#x201C; being awarded a grant from Sydney Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beat the Bottle Program.

Managing Director and founder of The Westies, Katrina James said it was an inspired effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really wonderful to see people give up their Sunday morning to look after the local environment,â&#x20AC;? she said.

As a result, more than 100 kilos of rubbish was collected in two hours as well as two shopping trolleys, a mattress and temporary fencing which were all recovered from the lake.

But Tattersalls Hotel remains on State Government’s violent venues directory

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enrith Panthers Leagues Club has officially been removed from the State Government’s violent venues list, however Tattersalls Hotel remains as one of Sydney’s high risk hotspots.

The number of licensed premises on the list has continued to fall with just four on the latest line-up and none in the top shelf, level one category.

Tattersalls Hotel in Penrith had 12 reported incidents over the last 12 months, landing it in the level two category.

The other venues listed included the Ivy with 15 reported incidents, the Imperial Hotel with 13 and Cronulla Hotel with 12.

Venues with 12 or more incidents make the list, with those with 18 or more incidents classed as level one.

A spokesperson from Tattersalls Hotel Management said amendments to security measures have greatly reduced the number of incidents and that the venue has not had any escalated violence since April.

“Most of our incidents occurred when we ran the ‘nightclub’ on Friday and Saturday night,” the spokesperson said.

“We had a change of ownership in August and stopped that sort of entertainment

at the end of July prior to the change of ownership to prevent the alcohol- related violence in the venue, we also changed guards, put more guards and staff on and also had Scantek which scans everyone’s ID. “The new licensee and management did everything that we could to reduce the alcohol-related violence in the venue and we have successfully done that for the last eight months and will continue to do so in the future.”

Liquor & Gaming NSW Director of Compliance Operations, Sean Goodchild, said the results have seen a further drop in the number of listed venues from six on the previous list issued in May. “These results show our state’s licensed venues are now safer than they’ve ever been, meaning people can enjoy nights out with far lower risks of alcohol-related violence,” he said.

“For just the third time since the scheme began in 2008, there are no venues in the most restrictive level one category.”

The violent venues list reflects the number of violent incidents at venues over a 12-month period. Listed venues face strict conditions and increased monitoring by Liquor & Gaming NSW. Panthers Leagues Club declined to comment on the matter.

Tattersalls Hotel says it is working hard to improve safety at the popular nightspot.

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he first sod has been turned on the future Nepean Health Hub. The $50 million ‘one-stop-shop’ will be adjacent to the $1 billion redevelopment of the public hospital.

Cornerstone Building Developments Director Simon Heazlewood said the project will be a healthy economic injection into the construction and medical industries in Penrith.

“This project will initially generate around $40 million to the local economy with an estimated flow- on effect of a further $80 million injected into the economy during the construction phase,” he said.

“Around 60 jobs will be generated on site each day during the peak of construction, with a further 120 full-time employees in the health sector once it is complete.”

The first sod turn is also expected to generate further interest from businesses inquiring about occupying the remaining floors and spaces available.

“The Nepean Health Hub is offering six levels of flexible tenancies for lease or purchase and plenty of room to park,” Mr Heazlewood said.

“Before we build up, we will build three levels of basement car parking which will accommodate 190 cars, but people will also be able to park directly opposite the building at the new multi-level car park.”

Positioned close to the Penrith CBD and the public hospital, Mr Heazlewood said there is a real need for the hub.

“The public hospital redevelopment will have a new and expanded emergency department, 12 new operating theatres and a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,” he said.

“But there is a real need to deliver services like women’s health, skin clinics and diagnostic imaging along with specialist fields including orthopaedics and gastroenterology.”

Mr Heazlewood said it is exciting news for the region and the growing demands of health care needs within the community.

“Medical researcher Greg Hardes has found with Nepean that the number of private, same-day admissions are expected to grow by 57 per cent over the next 14 years,” he said.

“It will be an amazing opportunity for collaboration between clinicians.”

The Hub is expected to open by mid-2021.

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Holiday closure locked in Castlereagh Road to be closed over Christmas to allow installation of new bridge NICOLA BARTON

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astlereagh Road will be closed between Christmas and New Year to install a new rail bridge.

The busy road will be closed between Jane Street and Thornton Drive from 10pm on Wednesday, December 25 to 5am on Tuesday, December 31.

The Blue Mountains rail line will also not run during this period as the new bridge is installed.

While Castlereagh Road is busy at all times of the year, the Christmas holiday period was deemed to be the period that would cause the least disruption to motorists and commuters.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said work is powering ahead on the $105 million Castlereagh Road upgrade, which will provide better road connections to the Penrith city centre and ease congestion at key intersections.

“Crews have been hard at work since December last year to upgrade the section between Union Road and Museum Drive, which carries 45,000 vehicles each day,” the spokesperson said.

“As part of the upgrade, the existing rail underpass is being widened to provide three through lanes in each direction,

Work continues on the Castlereagh Road upgrade. Photo: Megan Dunn. which means the existing rail bridge needs to be replaced.

“Crews are now ready to install the new rail bridge, which means a section of Castlereagh Road and the Blue Mountains Line will be closed between Penrith and Bathurst for up to five days for work to be carried out safely.

“Work will be carried out to remove the

existing rail bridge and replace it with a new bridge.”

The spokesperson said the roads must be closed to ensure the work can be carried out safely.

“Crews will be working around the clock to remove the existing bridge, using excavators and other machinery to clear the way for the new bridge,” they said.

“Once the existing bridge is removed, the new bridge will be loaded onto specialised equipment and carefully driven into place.

“While the work is carried out, motorists will be detoured via Andrews Road, The Northern Road and Jane Street.”

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Penrith employees excited ahead of Sydney Zoo’s official opening this weekend NICOLA BARTON

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he highly anticipated $45 million Sydney Zoo will officially open its gates tomorrow, with many local workers excited to embark on their new careers.

Some of the newly employed Penrith residents include 28- year- old Lee Reid, who will be taking on the role of junior zoo keeper, and 26-year-old Lara Summerville, who will be working in administration.

Mr Reid has been heavily involved with the zoo since its early stages of development and said it will be an asset for both jobs and tourism in western Sydney.

“Originally my role was in the construction team where I was helping to build and maintain the habitats,” he said.

“I was then lucky enough to move to a junior zoo keeper role within the primate team where I will conduct all sorts of primate husbandry duties and enrichment building.”

Mr Reid has a Certificate III in Captive Animals and said he has always dreamed of one day becoming a zoo keeper.

“I’m surrounded by people of all backgrounds and experiences, so I love that the ability to learn and improve my knowledge is so readily available,” he said.

“Working with animals has been something I’ve wanted to do since I can remember and to see such an amazing zoo be built in western Sydney, I knew I had to be a part of it.”

Sydney Zoo, located at Bungarribee in the Blacktown area, is the first major zoo to be built in Sydney for more than 100 years.

It will feature over 30 exotic exhibits including lions, tigers, bull sharks, cheetahs and gorillas as well as an extensive range of native Australian animals.

Ms Summerville is a strong advocate for animal welfare and conservation and said Sydney Zoo’s commitment to this made her eager to apply for the job.

“I thought it was a really exciting opportunity to be able to work for a project that makes a difference to the lives of animals and humans,” she said.

“I felt very lucky to be offered such a unique opportunity and I couldn’t wait to get in and start to become a part of such an exciting project and passionate team.”

She said the team are confident the zoo will become a success and emerge as a major tourist attraction.

“I think Sydney Zoo will be a landmark for western Sydney,” she said.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit sydneyzoo.com.

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Grandmother’s murderer could be released in 2029

A man who stabbed his grandmother up to 50 times with two knives has been jailed for at least 12 years for her murder.

Ethan Harwood, 21, attacked 67-yearold Pauline Farrugia at her South Penrith home in 2017, when he was a 19-year-old.

Harwood submitted a guilty plea to Ms Farrugia’s murder in the NSW Supreme Court, where he claimed his grandmother had been emotionally abusive.

The court also heard Harwood was heavily intoxicated and emotional when he committed the crime.

Justice Michael Walton accepted the attack wasn’t planned, and took into account Harwood’s dysfunctional upbringing as well as other factors.

Harwood initially fled to Victoria after killing Ms Farrugia, but was arrested five days later.

Justice Walton jailed Harwood for 16-and-a-half years last Friday, but he will be eligible for parole in December 2029.

Father sent to jail over violent assault on man at Oxley Park

A man involved in a violent altercation that resulted in the victim requiring surgery has been jailed for 15 months.

Corey James Turner, 27, will spend at least the next nine months behind bars after he unsuccessfully appealed his fulltime jail sentence last Friday.

Penrith District Court heard the fatherof-three went to a Canberra Street, Oxley Park address in August 2018 looking for his ex-partner and assaulted a 43-year-old man while there.

Punching him to the face multiple times, Turner then pushed him up against a fence and continued the onslaught.

The victim required surgery and suffered multiple fractures to his eye socket.

His lawyer told the court Turner was gainfully employed and had made significant steps to address his underlying drug issues.

“He’s a changed man,” he submitted.

“He can’t have done anything more than what he has done.”

While Judge Mark Buscombe acknowledged Turner’s rehabilitation and his limited criminal record, he “regrettably” did not “accede to the submission” that the matter could be dealt with by way of a community-based jail sentence.

“The photo of the victim really brings home the shocking nature of the injuries,” he said.

Judge Buscombe said while he was “conscious” of sending a young father with a newborn into custody, acts of unprovoked violence that result in serious injury call for “condign punishment”.

He is eligible for release on parole on August 28, 2020.

Car park attackers to be sentenced next year

Wendell Milgate and Byron Donovan, who pleaded guilty to severely assaulting a young father in a Penrith car park, will be sentenced in April next year.

The 21-year-old and 20-year-old faced Penrith District Court last Friday where their matters were given a sentence date.

The men are facing 14 years behind bars for their roles in the brutal bashing of Shannan Rushworth and Tyson Gampe on February 3.

Mr Rushworth was rendered unconscious and suffered bleeding to the brain when he was coward-punched and his head repeatedly stomped on.

Dry Christmas for man who assaulted police officer

A man who assaulted a female police officer while “drunk as a skunk” will be forced to have a dry festive season after a Judge upheld his drinking ban.

William Robb, 58, fronted Penrith District Court last Friday to challenge his 15-month Intensive Correction Order (ICO) and alcohol abstinence condition.

His lawyer submitted the offending did not cross the threshold for a custodial

sentence, but Judge Mark Buscombe disagreed.

The court heard Robb had been kicked out of an establishment due to offensive language and intoxication before being refused entry at two others when the police were finally called.

When he was refused entry once more, Robb urinated on the front door of the hotel exposing his penis to two women having dinner nearby.

As officers tried to execute his arrest, an argumentative Robb swung twice at the female officer, grabbing hold of her arm which became caught under his body as other police officers helped take him to the ground.

His lawyer argued the 15-month alcohol abstinence condition would be “setting [his client] up to fail” if it wasn’t deleted.

But Crown prosecutor Lisa Graham was critical of Robb’s lack of resolve to tackle his alcohol issues despite what she submitted was a “glaring problem”.

She said he would not have come under notice had he not been “acting inappropriately” while “drunk as a skunk in a public place”.

Judge Buscombe said he saw “nothing wrong” with the term of the sentence imposed in Penrith Local Court in October.

However, he did “supply some relief”, markedly reducing the term of the abstinence condition which will now only run to February 1, 2020.

String of previous offences catches up with motorist

A disqualified motorist who continued to drive despite being cautioned by police has extended his ban by six months.

Aaron Michael Kirby, 37, appeared before Penrith Local Court last month charged with low-range drink driving and driving while disqualified.

The court heard Kirby, a carpenter, was pulled over on September 6 and blew 0.057 and was also advised he had been suspended the month earlier.

Despite this, 10 days later he was busted

driving again, this time on his way to work.

His lawyer asked Magistrate Janine Lacy to consider a non-conviction, saying Kirby was incapable of continuing his employment without his licence.

However, Magistrate Lacy declined the request.

“He was clearly aware that he wasn’t supposed to be on the road at that particular time,” she said.

She also noted the “multitude of entries” on his traffic record disentitled him to leniency.

He was convicted of low-range drink driving, fined $600 and ordered to enter into a 12-month good behaviour bond.

Good record earns speeding driver a reprieve in court

A lead foot driver busted speeding in an overtaking lane has been given a reprieve.

The man faced Penrith District Court last Friday and successfully appealed his driving ban and conviction.

The court heard the man, a financial advisor, had been following a slower car for a period of time but when an overtaking lane approached, the driver in front sped up prompting him to “put his foot down” to get past.

His lawyer pointed out the man, who gave sworn evidence about the incident, had “refreshingly” admitted his loss of licence would not result in the loss of his job. But the appellant did indicate it would be “difficult” given he has regional clients who he drives to meet.

Judge Mark Buscombe noted the man was first granted a licence in 1981 and had no major traffic offences on his record, nor any speeding infringements in the same “category”.

“Of course, all speeding matters... are serious and speed kills and it kills in particular on country roads,” he said.

However, he granted the appeal and quashed the conviction, ordering he enter a 12-month non-conviction good behaviour bond instead.

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Penrith: Man faces string of charges over drunken night out

A man will face court early next year after a night on the town went wrong, resulting in him damaging property and assaulting a female fast-food restaurant manager.

About 4.30pm on Sunday, December 1 a 28-year-old Penrith man attended a licensed premises in Penrith.

It is alleged he consumed an intoxicating amount of liquor before behaving in a disorderly manner and disrupting other patrons. By 8pm he was refused service, which led him to throw a bar stool to the ground.

He was asked to leave and complied but attempted to re-enter the premises shortly after.

Witnesses allege after he was refused entry he proceeded to punch, kick and headbutt a glass door until it cracked, before walking off and attending a nearby fast-food restaurant, where his erratic behaviour continued.

The man was told by the manager that his behaviour would not be tolerated, his money would be refunded and asked him to leave.

At this time the man continued to act aggressively and knocked a number of drink orders to the ground.

The man continued to yell and hurl abuse at the manager and as she attempted to get him to leave he touched her breast.

Police were contacted, and the man was arrested.

He was charged with ‘destroy or damage property (x2)’, ‘excluded person re-enter or attempt to re-enter premises’, ‘behave in an offensive manner in or near public place or school’, ‘use offensive language in or near public place or school’, ‘stalk and intimidate with intent to cause fear or physical harm’ and ‘sexually touch another person without consent’.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, January 6.

Penrith: Man steals high-tech doorbell from electrical store

A man has been charged after stealing a high-tech doorbell from an electrical store in Penrith.

About 3pm on Friday, November 29 it is alleged a 29-year-old Kingswood man gained entry into the store, stealing a video doorbell.

About 7pm that evening police stopped the man on Santley Crescent, Kingswood and conducted a search of his bags and person.

The man informed police that there was a firearm in the bag. Police removed this and also located the stolen doorbell.

He was arrested and charged with ‘possess unauthorised pistol’ and ‘shoplifting’, to appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, December 5.

Penrith: Man charged after assaulting security guard

Police have charged a man after he assaulted a security officer when asked to leave a licensed premises.

About 11.30pm on Friday, November 29 a 28-year-old St Marys man attended a licensed premises in Penrith.

It is alleged he spoke to a manager at the location as he wished to purchase take away alcohol but was informed that sales ceased at 11pm.

The man and his friends then purchased drinks to consume on the premises, but shortly after ran off, with the drinks still in hand. About 11.45pm it is alleged the man and a friend returned to the location and attempted to re-enter. He was stopped at the door by security before hurling abusive remarks at them.

Both men were refused entry.

The 28-year-old continued to abuse and threaten security before his friend convinced him to leave.

A short time later he returned and continued to verbally abuse the security officer before punching him in the face.

A witness attempted to restrain the man but was also punched.

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Tackling climate change I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding rains.

I love her far horizons, I love her jewel sea, her beauty and her terror – the wide brown land for me!

Those immortal words, etched into history by Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar in 1904, seem to suggest that Australia has been home to erratic weather patterns and severe drought for over 100 years. Yet, all our politicians can talk about in the wake of catastrophic bushfires and nation-crippling drought is which party is to blame and why climate change is or isn’t the cause of it all.

The debate is one of degrees. The planet once upon a time had no people.

Now it has over seven billion of them and who have cleared forests, built buildings and released pollutants into the atmosphere. Any suggestion that people have had no impact on the climate defies logic, however arguments about why Australia has droughts and bushfires, a feature of the national landscape for as long as records have been kept, are misplaced.

So why does the political war about climate change rage on?

The issue actually has an interesting legal history.

On an international level, scientists have been debating climate change, its causes and its effects for decades.

Australia has been a party to a number of international treaties that address climate change.

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Domestically, the most significant climate change policy in recent times was Julia Gillard’s much maligned “carbon tax”. In 2011 the then Labor government introduced the Clean Energy Act aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Australia by five per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050. The scheme essentially required large consumers and/or emitters of carbon dioxide to pay a levy on excessive carbon use.

The logic behind the scheme was that this would encourage industries to invest in more sustainable and renewable energy. Then opposition leader, Tony Abbott, took office in 2013 and repealed the Clean Energy Act in July 2014 meaning there is little data available to determine exactly how effective the infamous carbon tax was, if at all.

Abbott’s Liberal Party then introduced the “Direct Action Plan”, setting up a fund to provide financial incentives to organisations that limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

The “Climate Solutions Fund”, as it is now known under the Morrison Government, has received contributions from the tax payer of some $2 billion of federal funds payable in return for credits earned by projects that reduce carbon emissions or retract carbon from the atmosphere (i.e. planting new trees).

The 2019 federal election saw Australia’s two major political parties diametrically opposed as to what legal framework they would put in place to address the climate change issue.

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Generosity shines bright The Claremont Meadows kids who are donating their toys to bushfire victims NICOLA BARTON

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fter witnessing the devastation of the State’s bushfires on the news, three Claremont Meadows children are cleaning out their toy boxes to donate to those who have lost everything.

Mother Danielle McAdam had spoken to her children about having a clean- up before Christmas to make room for new things, but after witnessing the fires on the news and a family who lost their home, they came up with the idea to donate their toys to children who’ve been affected.

“First they had asked me to sell them on Facebook marketplace as the boys want to save for a PlayStation 4,” Ms McAdam told the Weekender.

“Then that night we watched the news and they had been shown a family whose house had burnt down and the twins were very sad for them.

“It then turned into a discussion about these people and all the other fire victims that needed help.”

Nine- year- old Kailen and Chayse then asked their mum if they could give their toys to the families affected.

“Once the boys said this then my daughter wanted to clean out her toys too,” Ms McAdam said.

The McAdam children are donating their toys to bushfire victims this Christmas.

The family plans to donate two dirt scooters and a Peppa Pig scooter as well as books, dolls, stationary and accessories to bushfire victims.

Ms McAdam said she thinks it’s important that kids have some awareness of what’s happening in the world.

“They are very lucky children, it is important to keep them grounded and they need to see that not everyone is in this position, I would like them to help if they can,” she said.

“We are not rich by any means but if we can do something small to help someone else have a great Christmas then that makes me happy.

“It makes me so proud that the kids want to help other children, we want to raise them to be good people.”

The kids are excited about the donations.

“I want to help because all the fires burnt all those kids’ things so I want to help them,” Chayse said.

“I want to help people who have lost all their stuff,” Kailen added.

Ms McAdam encourages other families to consider doing the same during their Christmas clean-out.

Donations can be arranged for families directly via GoFundMe. The St Vincent De Paul Society is also running their own appeal.

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Fires nothing new Bushfires are ‘normal’ in that some years are quiet, others devastation, I can remember the 1957 fires, the 2001 Christmas fires etc etc. This is nothing unusual. But lack of hazard reductions or should I say the Greens seeking to influence Councils to block mitigation such as controlled burns, are a factor and they should be responsible for outcomes of their actions.

RICHARD MERRELL, PENRITH

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I say to everyone signing this petition that has moved into Jordan Springs and Jordan Springs East, do you even actually know or realise that an exit road out onto Christie Street was meant to have been built and open for Jordan Springs and Jordan Springs East residents years ago?

(Roadblock to safe access, Weekender November 29). I asked questions about this directly to Lendlease in a Residents Meeting with Lendlease and Council close to three years ago, as it was already meant to be opened then! It seemed that the Mayor was a bit bewildered with Lendlease as to why it had not been submitted to be done by Lendlease even back then. I ask you all to instead push Lendlease and Council for the proper access road out onto Christie Street that was meant to have been built years ago for all of you residents, not overload light

traffic roads that simply will not cope with the traffic demands.

JASON QUINTON, VIA EMAIL

Trolley trouble Instead of blaming the shops for the scourge of shopping trolleys being dumped all over the city, how about concentrating on the people who put them there? The majority of shoppers have no need to take them beyond the boundaries of the shopping centres; I see many being pushed along the street with just one or two small parcels in them.

Taking them beyond the shop boundary is theft, and should be treated as such.

Personal two-wheel “granny trolleys” can be purchased for under $20.

BRIAN, VIA EMAIL

Don’t punish retailers I think that we should NOT fine retailers (who provide trolleys as a convenience to customers) for the dumped trolleys.

People too lazy to return them to car parks are the ones that should be fined.

Governments seem to go after the corporations with the most money not the actual dumpers. If the supermarkets stop providing trolleys there are many among us that simply could not shop. Aldi has the best idea making the shoppers pay for the use of trolleys and then get reimbursed when they return them.

N M PAUL, VIA EMAIL

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COOLING THE CITY A SPECIAL FEATURE Taking the lead to tackle urban heat PENRITH MAYOR ROSS FOWLER

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enrith City Council is committed to tackling urban heat through innovation to ensure we maintain the sought after liveability of our City.

Penrith’s heat is well known across the Sydney metropolitan area, so residents know first- hand about the challenges of keeping cool.

Last summer, we experienced 15 days above 36 degrees and on January 7 2018, Penrith recorded its highest temperature ever of 47.3 degrees, attracting international attention for being the hottest place in the world.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler

The solution to Cooling our City is not simple or fast and is best achieved through collaboration between industry, government and the community.

Our buildings, developments and open spaces must therefore all contribute to a cooler environment to ensure Penrith remains a destination of choice and enjoyable for our residents, workers and visitors.

Penrith Council is delivering a range of projects this summer to lead the way in finding smart solutions to help tackle urban heat.

Our community needs leadership and considered action to address urban heat and Council is committed to delivering this.

Smart design can help cool Penrith’s homes

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enrith Council’s free Community Talk, Homes and Heat: Innovative Design, Building and Retrofit Solutions, on February 18 is a ‘must attend’ for any resident looking for smart solutions to reducing heat in their home, says Penrith City Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler.

“This forum will provide people with practical information about how the right

changes can minimise the effect of heat on their households,” he explained.

“With the help of experts, we will showcase how sustainable design and architecture concepts can be realistically adapted to help western Sydney people better cope with summer heat.”

According to Penrith Council General Manager, Warwick Winn, guest speakers will include Dr Josh Byrne from the ABC’s

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‘Gardening Australia’ who has built a 10 star NatHERs rated home, local Blue Mountains sustainable architect Mark Davis, and local resident, Nevin Sweeney, President of Permaculture Sydney West.

“We are delighted to bring speakers of this calibre to talk about what’s possible when building a new home, as well as to look at what can be done to retrofit existing homes,” Mr Winn said.

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Heat Sensor data paves the way for change in the future

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e already know Penrith is hot, so what difference does heat sensor data make?

All the difference in the world when it comes to improving future liveability, because it enables Council to prioritise its advocacy efforts and achieve better decision making outcomes, says Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM. “At present, the only official heat indicator we have locally is the Bureau of Meteorology weather station at Penrith Lakes, which is simply not an accurate indication of urban heat in Penrith’s CBD,” he said.

“We need accurate new heat data for our City to make the business case for change to industry, and especially to developers.

That’s why we are partnering with Western Sydney University to gather new heat information from 120 sensors right across the Penrith Council area,” he added.

The heat sensors are currently being installed across varied urban areas within the region and will collect Penrith heat data throughout the summer months.

“Using a tiny thermometer inside, the sensors will gather heat data in high density urban areas, as well as green canopy areas, to provide insights on how urban development impacts heat,” said Penrith Council General Manager, Warwick Winn.

“We know anecdotally there is a differ-

Leading minds come together to Cool the City at special event in Penrith this summer

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o come up with the best solutions to Sydney’s urban heat dilemma, you need to bring great minds together, says Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM. “That’s why in 2020 we are bringing together key stakeholders and leading professionals responsible for planning and building, to our City for a Heat Summit in the form of a Masterclass event, right here in Penrith,” he said.

“We will explore initiatives to create cooler urban spaces, present the business case for greener development and explore innovative heat reduction strategies that can be applied to not only western Sydney, but across any major metropolitan city,” he added.

A thermal image of hot roofs in western Sydney. Photo thanks to S. Pfautsch.

“The process of developing western Sydney contributes massively to heat.

By converting open, green surfaces to impermeable ones made from bitumen or concrete we reduce the capacity of water seeping into the soil and evaporating from it, whereby it cools the air.

“Bitumen actually soaks up the sun’s energy and re-radiates it long after the sun goes down.

“This leaves our suburbs hotter during the night.”

Dr Pfautsch said that the data from the new sensors in Penrith will contribute significantly to a more meaningful picture about urban heat trends across Western Sydney.

ence between temperatures in different areas in the City, but we don’t really know how much they vary.

“Collecting this data will provide accurate new information with a scientific basis to inform and influence our future decision making for the City.

“If we continue to build the same way tomorrow as we do now, without considering urban heat factors, we are locking ourselves into high heat for the coming decades, so that’s why the data matters.”

According to Western Sydney University, temperatures across Penrith are likely to vary wildly, in some areas by more than 10 degrees compared to the “official” temperature of Penrith.

Dr Sebastian Pfautsch, who is leading the study for Council, says that tree canopies and reflective surfaces can help reduce the temperatures at ground level by as much as two degrees on a sweltering summer day.

Planting trees is obviously important, and a core part of Council’s existing work, but it is only part of the solution to the complex problem of urban heat.

“We know from research we have already done in Parramatta, Cumberland and Campbelltown last summer, that tracking the microclimates of specific suburbs reveals they are exposed to far more extreme heat than the Bureau of Meteorology recorded,” said Dr Pfautsch.

The event will be held on February 18 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

According to Penrith Council General Manager, Warwick Winn, the Cooling the City Masterclass was developed as a result of Councillor concerns arising from community feedback on the impact of urban heat for Penrith and our city’s future liveability.

“We know it’s hot in Penrith during summer and only set to get hotter,” he said.

“We have developed a Masterclass program that delivers international perspectives and allows built environment professionals to hear from National experts, as well as see leading case studies and research in action. We will also include an exhibition for leaders in this space to showcase their successful urban heat solutions for others to learn from.”

Dr Josh Byrne from ABC’s ‘Gardening Australia’, who is an Environmental Scientist based in Perth, will be a keynote speaker at the event.

“Perth has some great examples of urban development where an integrated approach to energy, water and landscaping is being tested. There’s some great learnings coming from these projects and I see Penrith Council’s Masterclass as a terrific opportunity to share these, and to discuss how these ideas can be applied locally,” said Dr Byrne.

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Connecting with refugees Oxley Park Public School students improve understanding thanks to art project NICOLA BARTON

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tage 3 students from Oxley Park Public School are learning the importance of empathy and acceptance as their recent art project connects them to refugee children.

Representing the 130 children who were in detention in Nauru, students painted portraits on 130 pillow cases, each filled with letters and words of encouragement.

The project was born off the back of Oxley Park Public School teacher Kathleen Konarew and Morris Care and Advice Pharmacy owner Veronica Nou after the pair met at the Women of Lindsay Awards where Ms Nou spoke of her experience as a child refugee.

Inspired by her story, Ms Konarew requested she share it with the students.

“The children had been learning about refugees in class so it was great to come and have her speak, and that’s when she had the idea and gave us the pillow cases to paint,” Ms Konarew said.

Ms Konarew said the school has gone from about 30 per cent of children with non- English speaking backgrounds to over 50 per cent.

“We have less than 10 refugees in the school but we have a lot of children who

are children of refugees. This means they are faced with some of the same challenges or issues connected with being a refugee, so we think it’s really important to educate them about this,” she said.

“Australia is a multicultural country that wants people to be kind and get on together and for the future that starts with kids.”

Ms Nou now has the children’s works on display in the window of her Oxley Park pharmacy and will later distribute them to refugee children.

“The pillowcases will go on journeys all around Australia, each matched with a refugee child,” she said.

“The kids are so proud of their pictures and paintings and the words of encouragement inside are just beautiful.”

After fleeing Cambodia and the Khumar Rouge, Ms Nou’s family spent years in a detention camp in Thailand before travelling to Australia.

“I think something like this would have been amazing to receive when I was young, when we came here I remember just feeling ignored,” she said.

“There were very few people around who had the same awareness of these issues, that is very different now and I think it’s so important for young children to have that understanding.”

Morris Care and Advice Pharmacy employees Leon and Christie with Oxley Park Public School EALD Teacher Kathy Konarew and Pharmacist Veronica Nou. Students Afya, Brayana, Hunter and Darrius are also pictured. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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Penrith City Library’s Research Services team has created a local history calendar for 2020 celebrating our local sporting history. The calendar is available for purchase at all three Library branches and the Nepean Family Historical Society for $10.

Delve into our City’s past and experience key dates in our history, celebrate the achievements of past sportsmen and sportswomen and see popular locations as they were 30 years ago.

Almost 20 years ago, Sydney held the Olympic Games. Crowds lined up in the streets of Penrith to watch the Olympic torch relay and attended the rowing at the Sydney International Regatta Centre and whitewater events at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. The Paralympic Games would follow a month after, with the torch relay passing through Penrith on October 13, 2000.

In 1982, the Nepean River hosted the first ever Nepean Triathlon in January, which would become the oldest triath-

lon in Australia. 4,000 swimmers took to the river in the bid to be crowned the first ever men’s and women’s winner.

See key locations like Jamison Park, Penrith Pool and Werrington Park as they were in the past in photographs taken mid-action of soccer games and swimming competitions.

These black and white and coloured photos are pivotal keepsakes of our local history. Our Research Services team take great care in collating and remembering the history of our City and its people.

The photographs included in the calendar come from our very own photographic collection, which is available for viewing at the Penrith City Library’s Research Room between 2pm and 5pm and electronically via penrith.library.city by viewing the Penrith in Pictures.

Make sure you pick up your copy!

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dams and Partners Lawyers in Penrith have appointed two new Partners – Cameron Spanner and Atul Singh.

Mr Spanner, who is 25-years-old and has been with the firm for three years, told the Weekender it is a rare achievement for someone his age.

“I’m very humbled the company has put faith in me and given me this opportunity,” Mr Spanner said.

“It’s very exciting and I can’t wait to see where it goes from here. There are bigger and better things to come from the firm.”

Taking care of Wills, Estates and Marketing, Mr Spanner will be joined by Mr Singh, who will be handling Building Law. Mr Spanner said they will bring a fresh take on law to the firm.

“The firm has been around for about 22 years now so it’s well established but being younger means we can have a more modern approach and be adaptable for new clients,” he said.

He said the firm is currently experiencing positive growth.

“We will now have six Directors or Partners that will run the business, which is an exciting change as we can cover everyone’s legal needs,” he said.

There will be a full closure of Castlereagh Road, between Jane Street and Thornton Drive from 10pm Wednesday 25 December to 5am Tuesday 31 December.

Access to Museum Drive will remain open at all times during the closure.

Detours will be in place via The Northern Road and Andrews Road on the northern side and Jane Street on the southern side of the railway line.

Road users are expected to experience up to 30 minutes delay on the detour route.

There will be extensive travel time delays in Penrith CBD on 26 and 27 December 2019. Road users are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternative routes where possible.

Pedestrian access on Castlereagh Road will not be available during the full closure.

An alternative route from Penrith Station will be in place. Please go to our website at rms.nsw.gov.au/mulgoaroadpenrith for the detour route.

We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience during this important work.

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Peter Adams, Atul Singh, Megan Johnson, Cameron Spanner, Heath Adams and Steve Ng from Adams and Partners Lawyers. Photo: Megan Dunn.

Transport for NSW will carry out important work to install the new rail bridge over Castlereagh Road. We will carry out this complicated work during a shutdown of the Blue Mountains Line. Buses will replace trains between Penrith and Bathurst from 2am Thursday 26 December to 2am Tuesday 31 December.

For more information: Please contact our delivery partner McConnell Dowell on 1800 951 118 or email mulgoaroad.penrith@mcdgroup.com

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REMEMBERING TERRY

SAD PASSING OF POPULAR LAWYER Lamrocks Solicitors in Penrith is remembering one of their former partners and directors, Terry Willis.

Mr Willis, who left Lamrocks to take up practice as a Barrister, passed away on Friday, November 22 from a rare blood cancer.

Current Lamrocks Director, Steve Groves, said he was a prominent figure.

“Terry was born in 1952 and came to Penrith to work as a solicitor for Brian

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Lamrock in the late 1970s and became a partner of the firm soon after joining,” he said.

“Many people in Penrith will remember Terry from the time he spent living in Werrington and working in Penrith.”

Mr Groves said Mr Willis was actively involved in the water polo and rugby union communities.

“Terry was a keen swimmer, water polo player and rugby union player. He

became a stalwart of the Penrith rugby scene and played many games for the Penrith Emus,” he said.

“He was appointed in 1992 as Chair of the NSW Rugby Judiciary and also sat as a member of the Australian Rugby Judiciary while also serving on the International Rugby Judiciary through four World Cups.”

Mr Willis is survived by his three sons and his wife, Susie.

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New research released reveals despite Christmas being the most popular period of the year for families to spend time together, conversation with awkward relatives on Christmas Day is one part of the festivities we dread.

The nationwide study by Ancestry and Family Therapist Jacqueline McDiarmid looked into Aussie’s views on family and Christmas and when it comes to New South Wales, 45 per cent admit they struggle to engage in more than ‘small talk’ with their nearest and dearest and of those surveyed 44 per cent feel less connected to their families than they did 10 years ago.

WINNERS CONGRATS TO OUR TEAM! Congratulations to Nicola Barton, who was named Weekender Journalist of the Year at the paper’s Christmas Party last week. It follows her strong coverage of both the State and Federal Election campaigns.

Andrew Harris won both Sales awards, including Most New Clients and Highest Revenue.

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Until December 7, White Lady Funerals Penrith will be collecting handbags filled with toiletry essentials to help women who are experiencing poverty, homelessness and domestic violence.

This initiative is part of the national ‘It’s In The Bag’ campaign led by women’s non-profit, Share the Dignity.

Residents across the area are encouraged to donate a handbag containing sanitary items, unused deodorant, toothpaste, shower gel, socks, a brush or other necessities to White Lady Funerals, 219-221 High Street, Penrith, between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday before Saturday, December 7.

Visit sharethedignity.com.au for more information.

“I’ve never doubted myself at all. It’s one of those things where I’m a very confident person.”

HOLIDAY CLOSURE The Penrith Civic Centre and St Marys Council Office will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holiday period from Wednesday, December 25 to Wednesday, January 1, with customer and Library services affected.

The customer service phone line will be open during this period for waste related requests and emergency calls only such as bin collection issues, dog attacks, ranger requests, reporting dangerous potholes and Council trees, and similar.

Customers will also be able to report any nonurgent issues 24/7 online.

The Penrith Library branch will be operating from 10am to 4pm on the non- public holiday days and will be closed on the weekend during this week.

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With Christmas around the corner, 7- Eleven has officially launched 7-Eleven ParcelMate; the convenient new service that allows customers to drop off their parcels 24/7, 365 days a year.

7-Eleven’s technology led service, delivered in partnership with Toll, provides customers with a reliable and great value way to send parcels in Australia.

Customers simply choose a regular or large satchel to send using the Domestic Standard or Domestic Express Service and pay the relevant flat rate.

Stephen Eyears, 7- Eleven Head of Innovation, Strategy and Business Development said 7- Eleven is committed to offering the most convenient shopping experience through the festive season.

“Christmas is an extremely busy time of year and waiting in a queue between 9- 5 is not always an option,” he said.

“7- Eleven’s ParcelMate service makes sending parcels simple. Customers can visit their local 7-Eleven ParcelMate store, buy a 7- Eleven ParcelMate satchel, and drop off their parcels at any time of day or night, whatever suits their schedule.”

7- Eleven ParcelMate lockers are available at more than 400 7-Eleven stores.

COUNCIL CONFIRMS EXTRA BIN COLLECTIONS OVER CHRISTMAS Penrith City Council is providing additional waste services such as extra bin collections, a recycling drop- off week and a Christmas tree recycling day this Christmas to assist households with any extra waste from the festive period.

Council will provide two weeks of extra bin collections from Wednesday, December 25 to Tuesday, January 7, including public holidays, where residents can place all three bins at the kerbside for collection each week.

“To make sure all extra bins are emptied, the truck drivers are starting early and working late in the evening, so please leave your bins at the kerbside until they are emptied,” said Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler.

A recycling drop - off point for residents to easily remove household recyclables will be avail-

able at Jamison Park from 3pm until 6pm every weekday from Friday, December 27 through to Friday, January 3, excluding public holidays.

A special Christmas tree drop-off day on Saturday, January 11 will be held at Jamison Park from 10am until 2pm where real trees can be turned into compost.

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fter more than 15 years of service to the community, Penrith Disability Resources Centre (PDRC) President Murray Wilcockson has confirmed he’s retiring at the end of the year.

PDRC Coordinator Robyn Miller told the Weekender that Mr Wilcockson has helped the organisation achieve great things during his time as President.

“He has helped the committee achieve so much in assisting those in need from mobility issues to safe road crossings and upgrading taxi ranks for disabled people plus too many more to mention,” Ms Miller said.

“Murray has also been a volunteer in the office the whole time and has been the unopposed President since he was elected in 2005.”

Mr Wilcockson, who was born with vision impairment, has been completely blind for over 10 years.

PDRC volunteer and long - serving committee member Judy O’Connor said his personal experiences have given him another level of understanding.

“He has such an empathy for anyone who is in need and I think experiencing it himself has made him so passionate and

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Murray ready to move on

Changing of the guard: Ross “Rossco” Hutchison with Murray Wilcockson. an advocate to have these things in place for people,” she explained.

“He has been so instrumental and heavily involved with our Vision Impaired Social Group and Penrith Disability Action Forum. Murray’s passion for advocacy is so systemic throughout the organisation.”

While the group is saying goodbye, Ms Miller said they will be welcoming another “cheeky character” to take over with Ross “Rossco” Hutchison becoming the new President.

“It really is a changing of the guard as we are sad to see Murray go but we are

welcoming Rossco with open arms as we are facing a whole deal of uncertainty for our future,” she said.

“The Government are looking to change funding for advocacy programs so we hope we can continue the vital work that Murray has done for so many years.”

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orming in the early ‘70s, legendary rock band Dragon brought their chaos over from New Zealand and crashed into the music scene.

Standing the test of time, Dragon will be bringing a two- hour special concert to Penrith packed with all your favourite hits.

Bass player and vocalist Todd Hunter started the band with his late brother Marc Hunter, who was the front man.

Todd told the Weekender despite being older and much wiser the band believes

they are still young and more entertaining than ever.

“Everyone has advanced in years, but we play with the energy we had when we were 20, so it’s great fun,” Todd said.

“It’s more inclusive now than it was in the ‘80s as we were up on a pedestal and no one had access, but now we can jump into the crowd which is different but much better.”

Creating multiple classics such as ‘Young Years’ and ‘April Sun In Cuba’ and featuring as regulars on pop music TV show ‘Countdown’, the band gained many fans.

After reforming with a new sound, they attracted a new generation of fans to

enjoy both their old and new works which Todd said they love.

“I look into the crowd and half the room weren’t even born when this stuff was around, so the demographic is swinging around to younger people all the time,” Todd said.

“Our music is used all the time in media that people don’t realise like ‘Are You Old Enough?’ featured in the show ‘Puberty Blues’, which helps people find their way back to us from that.”

Todd said they get to just purely enjoy their performances and have no plans to stop anytime soon.

“We have been playing for so long that I don’t get nerves, but this magical thing

happens that after all singing together for a few hours everyone thinks they are in the band,” Todd said.

“Everyone knows the songs and there is a real loyalty towards songs not the band, but we really have such a great job where each night is full of joy and we have no plans to stop, so we keep writing new music all the time.”

Make sure to grab tickets to see the living legends that love to keep these songs alive.

Dragon will be on at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Friday, December 20 at 8pm. Tickets are $35. To book or for more information, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit penrithpanthers.com.au.

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ans of ‘Harry Potter’ are in for a treat at the Penrith Ice Palace next weekend.

Make sure to dress warm and bring a blanket to see Harry and his friends arrive at Hogwarts in ‘Harry Potter on Ice’. Witness as they go on adventures and celebrate their triumphs over their enemies.

The characters will be played by National and State representative skaters along with members of the Australian Ice Ballet team, Sydney Ice Theatre, Stage Left, Edgehogs and iStage.

This show, which is suitable for all ages, uses familiar ‘Harry Potter’ themes along with well known mainstream music from Queen, The Beatles, The White Stripes, Evanescence, Michael Jackson, The Script along with ‘Annie’ and ‘The Lion King’.

Bring your family and friends to experience the magic, muggles and all your favourites like Professor McGonagall from the loved tale in a unique way.

‘Harry Potter on Ice’ will be on at Penrith Ice Palace in Jamisontown on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at 4pm. Tickets are from $13.50. To book, visit www.trybooking. com/559689.

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Swing into the RSL EMILY FESZCZUK

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ould you believe that jazz and swing music is alive and thriving in Penrith every Saturday afternoon and has been for the last 18 years? Well it is true!

Each week, Penrith RSL Club presents a program of jazz and swing with wellknown musicians including Bob Gillepsie, Mike Hallam Hot Five, Mulgoa Road Jazz Band and Alan Solomon Jazz Band.

It also features Greg Poppleton Jazz along with John Mackie and Yuki Kumagai Jazz, Geoff Bull and The Finer Cuts, and Jack Wiard Quintet.

On Saturday, December 14 the jazz and swing family will be celebrating the outstanding occasion of its 18th birthday, with Mike Hallam Hot Five performing.

Everyone is invited to join the celebrations from 2pm to 5pm.

Attracting music lovers from Penrith and the Blue Mountains along with the Hills District, Campbelltown and Sydney suburbs, it is an opportunity to relive your dancing days or just sit back and relax to music you know and love.

Jazz and Swing is on every Saturday at Penrith RSL from 2pm. It is a free event.

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or 30 years the Morning Melodies shows have entertained a loyal community of followers who have become a vital and ongoing part of The Joan’s history and it is thrilled to welcome another wonderful year as the 2020 series is now on sale.

As one of the most popular event series’ in the local community it will continue to bring audiences some of the best world- class entertainment on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 11am to 12.30pm accompanied by a delicious Devonshire Tea. The year starts off with a celebration

of our country in ‘Aussie Icons Forever’ to ‘Duets’, ‘Lonnie Lee’s Back to Base X’ and ‘Leading Men with a Leading Lady’.

The middle of the year celebrates the 125th year of The NSW Police Band, ‘Elvis and Friends’, ‘With Love – Marilyn’ and ‘Headliners – Stars of Yesterday and Today’.

Finishing off the year with a bang there is The Royal Australian Navy Band, The Golden Boys of Aussie Rock ‘N’ Roll, along with ‘Showstoppers’ and ‘A Jolly Holly Christmas’.

Morning Melodies is on the fourth Wednesday of the month at The Joan from 11am. Tickets are from $20. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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HEADING OUT Friday, December 6

The Way We Were Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Saturday, December 7, 8pm, $44.60

Time Machine – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Thirsty Merc – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel $34.70, 8pm 9670 3050

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Christmas Comedy Cracker Penrith Panthers, 1800 061 991 Friday, December 6, 8pm, $37.50

The Midnight Gang – The Joan From $22, 10am & 12pm 4723 7611 Old School Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Oz Icons – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Roc A Tac – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Urban Stone – Workers Sports Free entry, 7.30pm 8822 2444 Old vs New RNB Takeover – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ignition Fridays – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4736 4466

Saturday, December 7

Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 One Hit Wonders Tribute – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8.30pm 4722 8180

Mulgoa Country Market – Mulgoa Park Free entry, 10am 1300 385 838 Penrith City Carols – Penrith Paceway Free entry, 6pm

Alan Solomon Jazz – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Rock City Saints – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Midnight Drifters – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Eric Gothe & The Gurus – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 MPV Band – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Back To The 80s – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 The Frocks – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 M7 Band – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Neon Lights – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8pm 9830 0600 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

Sunday, December 8 The Frocks Duo St Marys Leagues Club, 9677 7777 Sunday, December 8, 1pm, Free entry

Midnight Drifters St Marys Band Club, 9623 1211 Friday, December 13, 8pm, Free entry

Double Trouble – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Too Many Guitars – Workers Sports Free entry, 7.30pm 8822 2444 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ignition Fridays – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4736 4466

Sunday, December 15 Harry Potter Ice Skating Show Penrith Ice Palace, www.trybooking.com/559689 Sunday, December 15, 4pm, $14

Saturday, December 14

Harry Potter Ice Skating Show – Ice Palace From $14, 4pm www.trybooking.com/559689 Christie Lamb Colonial Hotel, 9623 1384 Saturday, December 14, 9pm, Free entry

The Be-Bop-A-Lula Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 They Call Me Bruce – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Chris Connelly – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 A great way to end the weekend!

Cool River – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Venus 2 Duo – Workers Sports Free entry, 2pm 8822 2444 Mark Travers – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764

2 Tuff Nutterz is coming back to the Hills to kick off the holiday season!

2 Launching our epic new course, Tuff Toddlerz, to cater to our 2-6 year-old Nutterz 2 We will have a large shaded area, food on offer and ice cream and coffee 2 Awesome music and other games all included 2 We are also launching a teen event: www.tuffteenz.com

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A Little Christmas Magic – Penrith Panthers From $47.70, 12pm 1800 061 991 Ladies Night In – Pioneer Tavern $30, 8.30pm 4736 4466 Mike Hallam Hot Five – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Confetti Disco Party Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Cath & Him – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Eclypse – St Marys RSL Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 6555 Celebration Mix – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Hyjinx – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Hitmakers 4 – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8pm 9830 0600 The Frocks – Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Penrith Red Cross Branch Second Thursday of each month • 9623 6702

Penrith’s biggest carols event takes place this Sunday The Penrith City Carols are the annual carols by candlelight in the heart of Penrith. The event brings families and friends together while supporting local charities. Starting at 6pm it will conclude with spectacular fireworks at 9pm. Make sure to bring your picnic blanket, dress up in the spirit and get your singing voices ready to join in on the festivities of Christmas. It is a free event at Penrith Paceway this Sunday, December 8 at 6pm.

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St Marys Stitch and Sew Tuesdays at 1pm St Marys Parish Hall Penrith South Probus Club Third Thursday of each month 4729 2119 Penrith Men’s Shed New members welcome Wednesdays • 0439 646 942 Penrith Rotary Club New members welcome Mondays • 0407 077 143

Music to get you in the festive spirit

See ARIA nominated kids group The Beanies at Riverside Theatre. It is on Thursday, December 12 at 6.30pm. Tickets are from $18.

Catch ‘A Very Croony Christmas’ at Blue Mountains Theatre and Hub. It is on Wednesday, December 11 at 11am. Call 4723 5050.

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Among diners in the Penrith area, Panthers Pizza & Kebab is a legendary ins tu on known for its Turkish flair. We have a reputa on for keeping early and late hours and offering the finest food around. Favourite types of pizza include chicken or beef kebab, satay chicken, tandoori chicken and seafood. People also love our vegetarian or meat pide, falafel and golzeme. They rave about our charcoal kebabs, which can be ordered solo or as a plate with Turkish bread and salad. Op ons include beef, chicken or a combina on. Burgers, ribs and many other items are also available fresh and fast.

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At the movies...

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A modern- day murder mystery that keeps you guessing from start to finish, ‘Knives Out’ follows Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigating the death of 85- yearold renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer).

The writer’s dysfunctional family comes into focus as the investigation unfolds, and lies are revealed that will ultimately lead to the truth about his death.

In an ode to the great writers such as Agatha Christie, writer and director Rian Johnson essentially creates a live action Cluedo game.

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While each family member seems more concerned with the potential loss of their wealth, the devoted nurse Marta Cabrera (Ana De Armas) adds just the right amount of sugar and spice to the shenanigans that take place showing how pure her heart is, especially given she vomits every time she lies.

The movie really is stylish, witty and smart while taking a sharp stab at the upper class.

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Nathan Taylor TV NEWS

Ê Channel Seven has confirmed new recruit Sonia Kruger will be one of the judges on the next season of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. The former ‘The Voice’ host will replace chef Manu Feildel on the panel (smart decision). The 54-year-old will also host ‘Mega Mini Golf’ and the Olympics but isn’t expected to front ‘Big Brother’ as previously predicted. Ê

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Cullen has joined Nine to cover sport on ‘Today’ during the summer period. Cullen begins his new role next week.

Ê Best buddies Adam Densten and Symon Lovett are the latest cast members to depart ‘Gogglebox Australia’. While Adam and Symon have decided to move on from being couch potatoes, they are still keen to pursue more TV work. Ê To boost her profile just a tad more before she joins Karl Stefanovic on the ‘Today’ desk next year, Allison Langdon will co-host this year’s ‘Carols by Candlelight’ alongside David Campbell. Regulars Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell, Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino, David Hobson and Denis Walter are all confirmed to perform on December 24, with further names to come.

Ê Still on Christmas and fresh from their recent home renovation, the Bradys are returning to our TV screens with ‘A Very Brady Renovation: Holiday Edition’ on Monday, December 23 on TLC. The Brady kids will team up with Food Network’s Ree Drummond to whip up some delicious Christmas food, while HGTV’s Jasmine Roth helps the bunch complete several DIY holiday projects. After the décor is in place and the tree is trimmed, everyone will sit down for a celebratory holiday meal. Ê ‘The Grand Tour’ returns to Amazon Prime next Friday, December 13, which will see hosts Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond ditch their cars and embark on a boat trip across Vietnam and Cambodia to cross the Mekong Delta.

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Ê After 25 years former cricketer turned television presenter Mike Whitney is on the hunt for a new job following the surprise axing of travel show ‘Sydney Weekender’. Whitney has hosted the NSW-based series for a quarter of a century and its axing comes as quite a shock.

It’s understood ‘Sydney Weekender’ will not continue in 2020 due to budget cuts at Channel Seven. Over the years the iconic show has visited the Penrith region numerous times, so it’s a real shame some of our best local restaurants and attractions will no longer be able to showcase themselves to a big television audience. Poor move, guys!

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WEEKENDER LIVING PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

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This week the Full Moon stimulates your drama and eccentricity zones plus Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto fire up your imagination. So it’s a wonderful week to tackle a creative project and express yourself in your own unique and quirky Aquarian way. As Taylor Swift said: “If you’re lucky enough to be different, don’t ever change”. An inspiring idea (that helps others) could also take off.

A work issue, volunteer project or family matter is taking up a lot of your time and attention but, if you hang in there, it will pay off in the long run. The main celestial theme for this week? Mars activates your travel zone and motivates you to move forward. And your ruler Neptune has you dreaming of exotic escapes and foreign adventures. As David Livingston said: “I will go anywhere, provided it is forward”.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Rams are fantastic at starting things but not so good at finishing them. Thursday’s Full Moon heralds a brilliant light-bulb moment, when you have the ideas and enthusiasm to get an ambitious project off the ground. Luckily Venus, Saturn and Pluto all link up in your career and life direction zone, which will give you the dogged determination and persistence to see a project through successfully.

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The Full Moon shines a spotlight on personal and shared finances, plus power and trust issues. Also Saturn and Pluto encourage you to take a good long look at your basic values, life philosophy and future aspirations. And how much do you truly value yourself? Remember, there is just no substitute for healthy core self-esteem. As Taylor Swift said: “Just be yourself. There is no one better”.

Are you having trouble with a relationship? Creative communication and smart negotiation are the secrets to smooth partnerships at the moment, as you take the time to talk things through. When it comes to financial matters and property issues, if you’ve done the hard work required then you’ll be able to capitalise on the lucky breaks. Don’t rush... it’s all in the preparation and timing.

You’re keen to daydream the hours away in your cosy Crab cave, as the Full Moon visits your solitude zone. But – as you retreat into your own private world – make sure you can differentiate between fact and fantasy, otherwise you’ll end up in a confusing mess. A joint venture (or a romantic partnership) needs to pass the Practicality Test. So try to balance being idealistic with being realistic.

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Your work and home life look lively, as Mercury and the Full Moon fire up your family and career zones. If you make a mistake, then be kind to yourself. You’re very fastidious but no one can possibly do things perfectly 100 per cent of the time! So keep things in perspective, accept changes and adapt accordingly. As Beyonce said: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and never grow”.

You’re full of wonderful ideas as the Full Moon activates your creative thinking zones. But, if you take a sharp detour into fantasy-land, stern Saturn and perceptive Pluto will bring you back down to earth with a thud. A family matter also needs to be examined in a careful and forensic way. Then you need to put on your Big Girl (or Big Boy) pants and make a firm decision. No fence-sitting allowed!

Money matters could become increasingly complicated, as the Full Moon stirs up your $$$ zones. Shrewd Scorpios have a good business brain – just make sure you’re using it! Ignorance is no excuse so do all you can to improve your financial literacy ASAP. Friday’s Mars/ Neptune trine is absolutely fabulous for kick-starting a creative project or helping a charitable cause.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

With the Sun and Mercury both visiting your sign, it’s time to shake off the shackles of other people’s expectations and instead, be the authentically real you.

Draw inspiration from fellow Sagittarian, actor and martial artist Bruce Lee: “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it”.

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

When it comes to ambitious aspirations, social networking and your peer group, the more versatile and inventive you are, the better the final outcome will be. A realistic and disciplined daily routine will also help you to pursue your dreams and achieve your goals. Do your best to show extra kindness and compassion towards a friend or family member who’s going through a tough time.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

With the Moon activating your wellbeing zone, get moving and exercising! If you have the confidence to listen to your wise inner voice, then you’ll be one step ahead of the professional pack. The planets are all powering through your sign. This planetary quartet makes you more proactive about turning average opportunities into good fortune. As Emily Dickinson said: “Fortune befriends the bold”.

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s far as I’m concerned, the aim of building wealth is to be able to provide us with the lifestyle that we choose, both now and into the future. The recent property boom has seen many everyday people accumulate significant wealth. Unfortunately, this is not transferring to an increase in lifestyle opportunities.

I met with a client this week that had benefited from the property boom and had managed to accumulate approximately $1 million in equity in her investment properties. She also owned her own place unencumbered.

Despite building enough wealth to easily meet all her financial goals, she was living very miserly and was unable to do a number of things due to lack of cash flow.

In fact, she was living week to week and was feeling some financial stress.

Furthermore, even minor events, such as maintenance to any property, an interest rate rise or a week or so without rent would place the client into a risky position. She may have insufficient funds to meet even basic living requirements.

This served as reminder that the aim of financial planning isn’t to make as much money as you can. It is to utilise your income and assets in an effective way to achieve your financial goals. This client, despite being a millionaire, was not able

to maintain a lifestyle that befitted her wealth.

The client was certainly well placed to have sufficient wealth to meet her goals in retirement; in fact, calculations indicated that she would probably have enough

funds to have more than twice the income she had now.

This is an imbalance that makes little sense.

By releasing some equity in her properties, she was able to significantly improve her current disposable income, and would, in all likelihood, have more than enough to maintain her lifestyle in retirement.

Retaining all the investment properties would, most likely, result in making her more money over the next 15 years; however, it would also result in the client barely making ends meet and unable to afford many of her current goals, despite having substantial wealth.

The balancing of the financial needs of today and tomorrow is a common conversation in financial planning. Most times, it is encouraging our clients to have an eye to the future not just the here and now. In the case of the asset rich like this client, we have the reverse conversation.

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hiropractors know and understand that new patients need the additional time to discuss their questions and concerns.

To get the most out of your first visit, it is good to come prepared and play an active role.

Duration of visit Your first visit may last from 45 to 60 minutes, and the goal of your first visit is to build a therapeutic relationship, identify the root of the problem and to propose a plan of management.

The following visits will likely be shorter and focused towards your goals. As musculoskeletal experts, chiropractors are trained extensively in the education of prevention, assessment, diagnosis and management of the spine, muscle and nervous system conditions.

Chiropractors are equipped with a unique set of knowledge and diagnostic skills to recommend a course of treatment to help relieve pain and improve function without surgery or pharmaceuticals.

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includes a thorough assessment to investigate the cause of the problem and how to best treat it. Therefore, it is good to expect that the history-taking portion of the visit may include questions about the following areas of your health: • A description of your area(s) of concern • A description of the general state of your health • Your exercise activities

• The steps you have taken to manage your condition • Your sleeping habits • Your daily activities • Your work routine • Your stress level • Your home life • Personal and family medical history • Surgeries or operations you have had • Injuries that you have had

• Medications you are taking The physical exam typically includes a variety of assessments, such as range of motion tests, palpation, reflex testing, muscle strength comparisons, and neurological and orthopedic tests focused on the main complaint.

Maximising the benefits Your chiropractor will be happy to answer your questions, address your concerns and explain different options to you such as preventative strategies and changes in lifestyle practices that may be contributing to the cause of your problem.

However, to maximise the first visit, the patient and practitioner should invest their time in creating a therapeutic relationship.

This will allow effective communication in future visits.

After the appointment You may or may not feel some slight discomfort or fatigue after your visit, but it should resolve within 24 to 48 hours.

It is also important to note the recovery timeframe and allow some time before feeling 100 per cent again.

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ummer is finally here, which means lots of hot days, swimming, and fun! However, last summer was horrific in terms of drowning statistics with 51 people drowning in the first 37 days of summer, and five people drowning in less than 24 hours on New Year’s Day 2019. Simply put, it was shocking, and is one of the worst summers on record in this country.

Of the total drowning deaths in 2018/19, 45 per cent occurred in summer. Over half (54 per cent) of all beach drowning deaths last year occurred in summer, 2.6 times more than the next closest season (spring at 21 per cent). Many of the reported drowning deaths occurred in the ocean, but we have also seen incidents in rivers, lagoons and backyard pools during this time. As Australia is such a popular summer tourist destination, it is not surprising but very sad that half of all drowning deaths of overseas visitors occurred in summer.

For us Australians, often we feel that summer is the time to relax and unwind with friends and family, and in many situations that means swimming and recreating. The irony is that we can’t afford to become complacent when around water.

Concerning research from Royal Life Saving Australia reports that the risk of drowning is actually increased during public holidays and school holidays, both of which happen later this month.

Accidental falls into water remain the leading activity prior to drowning among children under five, resulting in 84 per cent of all drowning deaths in this age group last year. Of the 19 children under four who drowned in Australia last year, 12 did so in swimming pools.

For adults, swimming alone, intoxication, lack of swimming skills, existing medical issues, and lack of awareness of river and ocean currents played a part in many of the deaths, so please be aware of these risk factors, respect the water, and don’t take any chances, ever.

The first week of summer is the perfect time to carry out a summer water safety audit at home. Check pool gates and fences, learn CPR and get your children into swimming lessons ASAP. We have a School Holiday Special intensive learn to swim program this school holidays for just $8 a lesson, in blocks of five or 10 lessons, run over one or two weeks.

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s December arrives, with increasing expectation and excitement we look forward to Christmas. But it is not just Christmas that we look forward to! Fans of the movie series ‘Star Wars’ eagerly anticipate the next and final ‘Star Wars’ movie – ‘The Rise of Skywalker’.

Hope is a major theme of the ‘Star Wars’ saga. The hope of the triumph of good over evil; overcoming those who use power for their own ends to crush and destroy. It is hope that enables the key characters to persist in the face of distress. Hope enables them to stand firm.

Yet, we know, ‘Star Wars’ is only a story, a story set “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away”.

Christmas, on the other hand, despite what some might believe, is about real events which happened in a real place with real people at a real point of time.

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recounts events which are enjoyed not just on the big screen, but events which impact the life of each and every person.

In the Bible’s Gospel of Luke, we read how Luke, an historian, carefully investigated the facts surrounding an extraordinary birth, then reports “good news of great joy that will be for all the people… a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

This Saviour, Jesus, brings real, sure confident hope to those who would trust in him. Confident hope for the future.

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ats love to roam and explore their environment, however, cats that have access to outdoors will occasionally get into a fight with another cat. Cats are territorial animals and will fight with each other to defend their territory. If your cat gets bitten during a fight, bacteria from the other cat’s teeth will enter the wound and this may result in the formation of an abscess.

An abscess is an accumulation of pus that usually forms as a result of a puncture wound.

Cat fight abscesses are most common around the face, shoulders or around the rump/tail. If you know that your cat has been in a fight, it is always a good idea to see a veterinarian immediately – early use of antibiotics can prevent abscess formation and also avoid surgery.

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Surgery can often be avoided if your cat is brought in as soon as a bite happens.

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Most abscesses are caused by cat fights, so the best way to prevent them is by keeping your cat indoors as much as possible.

It is also essential to get your cats desexed; entire male cats are very territorial and are much more likely to fight than desexed cats!

It is also important to see your veterinarian as soon as you think your cat has been in a fight.

You can usually prevent an abscess from forming with early treatment for any injuries.

It is also important to remember that the FIV virus (feline AIDS) is transmitted through cat bite wounds.

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Connecting with the world of Spirit to check in on loved ones I would like to connect with my grandfather.

Te Kani, Penrith You have a very energetic personality, but I can also sense that you a very sensitive soul, caring for those around you in a manner that speaks volumes about your nurturing side.

Although I feel your love for Australia, there will be many travels abroad over the coming years. Your grandfather introduces himself to me as I write this message to you and I hear him say the name of a location that sounds like “Taranaki” and he also mentions a name of a woman sounding like “Shirley” or “Sheila”.

Your grandfather then flashes me a big toothless smile! He says he likes your new partner and acknowledges that this person has also lost a lot of loved ones to the Spirit World. Your grandfather tells me that he is concerned about your back so make sure you are looking after yourself and please watch what you are carrying around and lifting. He urges you to get help when required.

I begin to hear lots of music, then I realise that it is gospel music.

With this realisation I begin to understand the spiritual power within your family.

There may have been a service by the water or the laying of a garland on the sea.

Your grandfather would not have liked the fuss made over his passing and it may have come as a surprise for him to have passed into the Spirit World but he is at peace with it now.

He tells me he is immensely proud of the children.

Your Grandad says “I watch him at the games” and then he mentions the Hebersham Tigers and the Samoa vs Tonga games at the Penrith Stadium.

He likes your open mind Te Kani, and your ability to make friends and build relationships on multiple levels without bias.

Your motto is “just treat them as they treat you”.

For now, and into the future for you, it is work, travel and love and for the next few years keep living that dream!

I would like to connect with my aunty Janey.

Jennifer, Orchard Hills Immediately I sense the energy of your grandfather first Jennifer, and he would be present as a very strong guide in your life and he tells me to tell you to “keep learning the language”.

“Maria” would be an important person to him and he says that now he is in the world of Spirit he appears as a very young man.

It’s really important for you to stay at work and not change career paths just yet as it appears important to be settled for a while. That means relationships, work and living arrangements should remain steadfast in a way that makes you feel safe, but not claustrophobic.

As I link in with your aunty, I start to feel blood tests and examinations come into my thoughts and she also shows me a child with health concerns.

I feel it relates to her own upbringing.

A beautiful aura surrounds her presence and as she approaches me from the Spirit World she is surrounded by the energy of the Angels.

She does not talk with me but just holds up a cross and shows me a Nun’s habit.

She has taken a vow of service in the Spirit World which is a wonderful commitment.

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As we are aware, our country is enduring one of the worst drought and dry spells for many a year. The people on the land are suffering and are looking at tourism dollars to earn some money to see them over until the next wet.

So along comes FORM. FORM is an independent, non- profit cultural organisation that develops and advocates for excellence in creativity and artistic practice in Western Australia. They come up with a concept – The Public Silo Trail – which is a partnership between FORM and Co- operative Bulk Handling Group (CBH Group).

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At Newdegate you must visit the Hainsworth Museum, originally a corner store and tea room built in 1933 and now restored by the locals to a time- warp history piece.

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Next on our journey was Singlefile Wines, apparently named after the resident geese who would parade around the lake in single file!

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Heading west along the coast we arrive at Walpole. This area is highly rated as a tourist destination, with so much to see and do.

We opted for a very special dinner cruise around the lake. VERY Special! Why? Well in more than 45 years of travel, I have seen countless tour guides and presenters, but here we had Gary Muir! This man is a living legend; I have never experienced anyone with so much passion for his area. He had our group almost rolling around the deck with his comments and antics. I could fill this whole article with asides from his routine. But to do him and this wonderful lake and cruise justice you must not miss his daily cruise.

A short drive has us at The Valley of the Giants at Tingledale.

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Descending to the boardwalks below to explore the Ancient Empire Walk, you’ll enter a grove of towering veteran tingle trees.

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Last on our adventure was Albany, where the grain is sent to sea. It is also the home of the National ANZAC Centre honouring the memory of our incredible ANZACs as over 41,000 departed from Albany’s harbour, the last time most ever laid eyes on their home country.

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Sydney Thunder legend Alex Blackwell with a supporter at a fan day.

he cricket world has paid tribute to Sydney Thunder legend Alex Blackwell following her retirement from the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), ending a distinguished 18- year career as an elite cricketer.

Blackwell, who played in the Thunder’s final regular season match last Sunday, retires holding the record for most matches and most runs for a Thunder player – women’s or men’s – having played 71 matches and scoring 1751 runs.

Blackwell’s greatest achievement with the Thunder was leading the club to the inaugural WBBL title in 2015/16.

As testimony to her importance to the club, the player voted the Thunder’s most valuable player of the WBBL season is presented with the Alex Blackwell Medal.

“It’s got to come to an end at some point,” Blackwell said of her retirement.

“There’s been many highlights, but what’s been really cool [this season] is watching the next generation of Thunder players grabbing their opportunities. It’s been very special to be a part of that – I’m really satisfied.”

Blackwell, who is regarded as one of Australian cricket’s most respected figures, admitted the intensity – and disappointment – of last summer’s WBBL

Finals in which the Thunder suffered a last ball loss to Brisbane prompted her to have one more season.

“I was heartbroken, but also amazed, by last year’s semi- final,” the 36-year- old said.

“I… a little bit selfishly… thought to myself: ‘I’ve worked so hard to get to this point and contributed to cricket for a long period of time for it to reach this point’.

“I thought the WBBL was an amazing competition to be a part of and decided I could go again – and I’m pleased I did. It’s been good fun, and I’ve enjoyed supporting Rachael Haynes because I think she’s led the team very well.”

Thunder Acting General Manager Chris Botherway commended both Blackwell’s achievements at the club and her ability to inspire a generation of cricketers to embrace the sport.

“Alex will be remembered as a Sydney Thunder legend,” he said.

“She’s also one of cricket’s best ambassadors; proof the truly great players show class on and off the pitch.

“There are very few players who have done more than Alex to inspire boys and girls to fall in love with cricket, and many of her current teammates are among them.”

A former Australian and NSW Breakers captain, Blackwell retired from international and state cricket two seasons ago.

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Story continued from » p. 60 “Although I was an initially reluctant leader, being co-captain of this club is something I’ll look back on with a huge amount of pride at the end of my career,” he said.

“I’ve learned so much and grown incredibly with this title and I’m so thankful to have been given the opportunity.

“I’m so excited by what Stephen can offer as captain and look forward to running out beside him in 2020 and beyond.”

Coniglio said he’s honoured to take on the captaincy and follow in the footsteps of Davis and Ward.

“It’s a huge honour to be named captain of this great club,” he said.

“I’ve learnt so much from Cal, Phil and the entire leadership group and will no doubt continue to lean on them for support and guidance as we move forward.

“I’m just so excited by what we are doing here and where we can build to both as a team and a club and I look forward to leading us into the future.”

Coniglio arrived at the Giants in 2011 and has played 133 games for the club.

In August, he put pen to paper on a seven-year deal – keeping him in the orange and charcoal until the end of 2026.

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ictorian Josh Younger has broken through for his maiden professional win in the 2019 NSW Open Golf Championship after a dramatic two- hole playoff against Shellharbour’s Travis Smyth at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club last weekend.

Younger hit one of the shots of his life into the 18th green for a birdie to end his drought of near misses after three previous runner-up finishes.

It was an emotional finish for the 35- year- old, having overcome a double bogey in regular play on the 18th to relinquish his lead, only to find himself in a playoff as the young challengers – Picton’s Justin Warren and WA’s Min Woo Lee – missed their opportunities.

When Younger lifted the famous Ken Nagle Cup last Sunday afternoon it was through a sea of tears as his mental coach Sean Lynch and close friends rejoiced his win.

“It’s a relief. I’ve been (on Tours) 10 years… it’s just so hard to win,” Younger said.

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Victorian Josh Younger won the NSW Open at Twin Creeks last weekend.

“Normally when you make six down the last it’s all over, you need things to go your way. But it’s a massive relief.”

Meanwhile, three local players took to the field over the first two days of the NSW Open but unfortunately they did not make the cut.

Penrith Golf Club’s Wil Arnold had 69 and 80 to finish at +5, while fellow

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Former Leonay Golf Club professional turned Teaching Professional at Twin Creeks Col Banham had 82 and 76 to finish at +14.

This year’s NSW Open was the last in a three-year deal at the Luddenham venue.

It’s unclear what the plans are for 2020.

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Scoreboard to be named after Penrith superstar NATHAN TAYLOR

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e’s arguably Penrith’s greatest ever cricketer, and now Australian vice- captain Pat Cummins will have the scoreboard at Howell Oval named in his honour.

Penrith City Council has approved a submission from Penrith Cricket Club to have the scoreboard at Howell Oval named ‘The Pat Cummins Scoreboard’ to recognise the 26- year- old for being the first locally developed cricketer to represent Australia whilst playing for the club, as well as his significant contribution to the club and for raising the profile of cricket in the Penrith area.

In their submission to Council, the club listed all of Cummins’ achievements in the game since he picked up a ball and bat as a member of Glenbrook- Blaxland before moving down the mountain to Penrith where his career really started to take off.

“Pat first debuted for Penrith Cricket Club in 2007/08 as part of its A.W. Green Shield U16 team at just 14 years of age. He made his senior Grade debut in 2008/09 as part of the club’s fourth grade team and once again represented the club in the A.W. Green Shield competition, finishing

with 41 wickets across all grades in his first full season,” the club said in its submission to Council.

At just 16, Cummins was part of Penrith’s premiership - winning Poidevin - Gray Shield team and was selected in the NSW U17 team.

In 2010/11, Cummins made his first grade debut for Penrith, taking five wickets in just his third game. He was subsequently selected in the NSW U19 team.

In the years following his meteoric rise to the Australian Cricket team in 2011, Cummins sustained several career-threatening injuries that limited his appearances for the club, state and national teams.

During his significant rehabilitations, Cummins continued to actively make his comebacks through Penrith. Since 2012/13, he’s made 22 appearances for the club and was instrumental in the team’s One- Day Limited Overs Final against Hawkesbury in 2017.

“Pat’s contribution to Penrith Cricket Club extends far beyond his on- field performances,” the club said in its submission to Council.

The 2019 Allan Border Medallist recently featured in Australia’s Test Series against Pakistan. The naming of the scoreboard will take place in the new year.

Pat Cummins won the 2019 Allan Border Medal. Inset: The scoreboard at Howell Oval.

Around the grounds

BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade team lost both games against the Ryde Hawks in Round 11 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. In the weekend game Penrith went down 1-0, while in the midweek game Penrith were beaten 8-3. The Panthers will take on the Central Coast Marlins in Round 12.

CRICKET: Penrith have built up a strong lead against Fairfield-Liverpool

in Round 7 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a Two-Day match at Rosedale Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat first. The visitors lost some wickets early before stringing some good partnerships together. At stumps Penrith were 7/341. Penrith’s Adam Bayliss currently sits on 104 not out.

Fairfield-Liverpool will look to chase down Penrith’s target when play gets back underway on Saturday morning.

W-LEAGUE: A sensational hat-trick from American star Kristen Hamilton has highlighted the Wanderers’ 3-1 W-League win over Brisbane Roar last week. Hamilton scored twice in the first half then added another in the second stanza as the WanderWomen made it three wins from three attempts to go top of the table in yet another impressive performance from Dean Heffernan’s team. The hat-trick, the first of the W-League season, took Hamilton’s tally to four goals in just three games.

Western Sydney will aim to remain unbeaten when they take on Melbourne Victory this Saturday afternoon.

Y-LEAGUE: The Western Sydney Wanderers were smashed 5-0 by the Central Coast Mariners at Marconi Stadium last Sunday. Alou Kuol grabbed a double for the Mariners, with the other goals coming from Dylan Ruiz-Diaz, Harry McCarthy and Michael Katsoulis.

The Wanderers will look to bounce back when they battle Sydney FC this Saturday afternoon.

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GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks men’s team have been eliminated from the Gridiron NSW playoffs following a 57-18 loss to the Sydney Uni Lions last weekend. The Ducks enjoyed an incredible season reaching their first ever playoffs, but they were no match for their highly fancied opponents.

Meanwhile, Nepean’s women’s team have progressed to the next round of the playoffs following a 32-18 victory over the Central West Giants. The Ducks will now face the Northern Sydney Rebels this Saturday morning for a place in their first ever Opal Bowl decider. Nepean’s Colts team will also have a chance to reach their first ever Kookaburra Bowl when they take on the Sutherland Seahawks this Saturday afternoon. After finishing the regular season in second spot, the Ducks automatically advanced to week two of the playoffs due to their high positioning. Both of tomorrow’s semi finals will be played at Wakehurst Rugby Park from 10am.

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he GWS Giants have ushered in a new era announcing that midfielder Stephen Coniglio will be the club’s first ever standalone captain.

Vice- captain since 2017, Coniglio will take over the captaincy duties from co- captains Phil Davis and Callan Ward.

The 25- year- old is the fourth Giants player to take on the captaincy after Davis, Ward and inaugural co-captain Luke Power.

Davis and Ward said Coniglio’s appointment marked an exciting new chapter for the 2019 Grand Finalists.

“This is something both Cal and I have thought a great deal about,” Davis said.

“We believe the time is right for a new leader to take our club into the next phase.

“I’m incredibly proud to have been the inaugural captain of this club, an organisation we’ve helped build from the ground up.

“Stephen is a great leader and has our full support as he takes on this new role.”

Ward said he was proud of his legacy as cocaptain of the Giants and is looking forward to working with Coniglio in a leadership capacity from next season.

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