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Attack rattles community The silent emergency call that led to a shock discovery in Glenmore Park JADE ALIPRANDI

Idris gives NRL the flick p.72

Boost to arts funding p.19 NEVER FORGET Local residents to come together on Remembrance Day p.13

olice believe a Glenmore Park woman was specifically targeted in a bizarre and frightening attack that left her bound and gagged in her home on Wednesday. The 33-year-old woman was in a stable condition at Nepean Hospital when the Weekender went to print on Wednesday evening. The woman was found when emergency crews responded to a 000 call made from inside the house at around 2am on Wednesday morning. Nobody spoke to the 000 operator but the address was successfully traced to Muru Drive. The woman was found by paramedics in a semiconscious state with a phone close by but it is unknown who made the initial phone call. Superintendent Brett McFadden, Commander of Penrith Police Station, told the media on Wednesday morning that the investigation is still in its early stages. “We are currently treating this as a targeted attack,” Superintendent McFadden said. “Based on the condition she was found in, it is a serious crime. “She has suffered physical injuries and has had only the initial assessments at hospital so far.” Police believe the incident occurred at some point between 4.00pm on Tuesday, November 3 and 2.00am on Wednesday, November 4. Officers investigating the incident are waiting on medical reports to determine the extent of the woman’s injuries. Superintendent McFadden said at the time the woman was found, she was on her own. Story continues on » p. 7

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Medical trial offers glimmer of hope Local families applaud State Government move to back medicinal cannabis trial from next year DALE DRINKWATER

aren Edwards from Kemps Creek couldn’t hold back tears in front of Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Health and Medical Research Pru Goward last week. Mrs Edwards was informed by the pair that in a world first trial, her daughter Bethany could access medicinal cannabis from 2016. Five-year-old Bethany has suffered from severe seizures since she was 18-monthsold, and the trial finally means relief for her and her family. “The potential difference that medicinal cannabis can make to a family like mine is enormous. People don’t see the daily struggle and worries that impact on every part of family life,” Mrs Edwards said. With ongoing seizures and on multiple medications, Bethany is constantly in and out of hospital. Mrs Edwards said the trials can’t come soon enough. “Whilst medications can work to some extent, there are so many side effects – from low immunity and blood cell count, to depression, poor liver function, and weight gain,” she said.

Karen Edwards from Kemps Creek with her five-year-old daughter Bethany “Every case will be different, but anything that can alleviate suffering and improve a child’s quality of life is so important. It will change lives.”

The State Government has signed a $3.5 million commitment with Britain’s GW Pharmaceuticals to supply medicinal cannabis, Epidiolex, and in a world first,

trial Cannabidivarin for children with paediatric epilepsy. Ms Goward described the announcement as one of the proudest days of her career. “Bethany isn’t alone, other children across NSW are also suffering severe drug resistant epilepsy,” she said. “I was extremely proud to stand with Premier Baird to announce the signing of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with GW Pharmaceuticals that will allow for a major new research program for cannabis-based medicines here in NSW.” Carol Ireland, CEO of Epilepsy Action Australia, said families of children with epilepsy have been aware of the benefits of medicinal cannabis for some time, but were unable to secure a legal source to help their children. “Many are aware that not all children will respond to medicinal cannabis however, all they are asking for is the opportunity to try it, seeking that glimmer of hope for better seizure control and quality of life,” she said. “These trials for medicinal cannabis, one being a world first for children with paediatric epilepsy, are an extremely important step towards alleviating suffering for many children and families.”

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he news cycle has been a lot about “wants” this week. Bill Shorten WANTS to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote. Malcolm Turnbull WANTS to consider a rise in the GST to 15 per cent. Jamal Idris WANTS to take a break from rugby league and his $400,000+ salary. And most of us WANT to forget about the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday given a 100-1 outsider got up!

Shorten’s teenage dream Finally, somebody has listened to those Year 10, 11 and 12 students in the playground who have been demanding to be able to vote in Federal Elections. Ever since Tony Abbott got the flick, 16-year-olds around the nation have been champing at the bit, desperate to get into the polling booth to vent their frustrations at the current political climate. Ask any teacher and they’ll tell you that discussions about 18th birthday parties and formal dresses have been replaced by debates about free trade agreements and just who broke that table on the night Abbott was overthrown. I hear that recently, 17-year-olds ignored ‘The Bachelorette’ finale because David Speers was hosting a political year in review special on Sky News. Come on Bill, is that the best you’ve got? Younger people should indeed be more aware of the political process, but let’s concentrate on improving the knowledge of those young people who can vote, before we start allowing 16 and 17-year-olds into the voting booth. 18-year-olds, 19-year-olds and even some in their 20s are completely ignorant when it comes to politics.

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Convince them to take a greater interest, and connect with them beyond just appearing on FM radio in the weeks prior to an election, and maybe then we can talk about going even younger. Mal’s GST gamble It’s a big week for punting so maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that Malcolm Turnbull may take a huge gamble and put a five per cent rise to the GST on the table at the next election. It’s smart work from Turnbull to have us talking about this now. Had the idea of a GST rise backfired, Turnbull is so popular at the moment that he could have recovered well before the next election, especially considering the political and media slate is often wiped clean during the Christmas break. But if the public is at least willing to listen, then it gives Turnbull an extended period to sell the wares of a new GST rate.

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And if Labor persists with the unpopular Bill Shorten as alternative Prime Minister, Turnbull may just be able to convince the electorate that they should give the green tick to the GST rise. Let’s just hope there’s no TV interviews about birthday cakes during the campaign. Labor says it will oppose any rise to the GST, and that will be the obvious first instinct of mums and dads out there too. But let’s wait to hear the full story, the benefits and the ramifications before we make a final decision on whether it’s a good idea or simply one that will put too much pressure on the wallets of everyday Australians. Idris the latest Panther casualty Jamal Idris is perhaps the only person who will get what he wants this week, with Penrith granting him a release from the final year of his contract Idris’ time at Penrith was always going to end in tears. He is a talented footballer whose personal demons will perhaps stop him from ever realising his true potential. The decision made on Monday to release Idris was, it would seem, in the best interests of both the club and Idris himself, who clearly needs some time away from the game to sort out what he wants out of his future. Idris’ departure is unlikely to have a huge impact on Penrith’s preparations for the 2016 NRL season. Disruptive, yes. But fatal? Hardly. There’s still plenty to like about the Panthers’ chances in 2016. Perhaps the departure of Idris is an important piece in the puzzle.

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female police officer was punched in the head and another officer was affected by OC spray during a violent arrest in Penrith this week. At around 12.30pm on Monday, November 2, police were called to Illawong Avenue after residents raised concerns about a man who was shouting loudly in Stewarts Park. Two police officers, both in their late 20s, attended the scene and spoke to the man who was allegedly behaving in an erratic manner. The man allegedly became aggressive and assaulted the female officer by punching her in the head. Officers were forced to deploy OC spray to arrest the man, with the male officer accidentally affected by the spray. Ambulance paramedics arrived at the location just a short time later to attend to the officers. Neither officer was required to go to hospital. The female officer sustained minor cuts and bruising to her face. Both officers returned to duty at Penrith Police Station later that day. The 28-year-old man was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station. He is likely to face a range of charges.

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Emergency services were quick to respond to several calls made in the early hours of Saturday morning in regards to four vehicles on fire in Penrith. Just before 3.30am on Saturday, October 31, emergency services were alerted to a fire on Derby Street in Penrith following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000). Residents of the three-storey unit block were evacuated but fire fighters from Fire and Rescue NSW were able to prevent the blaze from spreading. A full investigation is underway into the cause of the fire. Investigators from Penrith Local Area Command are treating the fire as suspicious. A police spokesperson confirmed that a discarded jerry can was found in the area and will now undergo forensic examination. Officers are appealing for information.

A man was charged last week after he was found to allegedly be supplying firearms. Strike Force Kindlebark, established by detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, investigates the supply of firearms and prohibited drugs. Following extensive investigations by the Strike Force, a 38-year-old man was arrested at a residence on Peachtree Road in Penrith last Thursday, October 30. The Penrith man was taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged with ‘supply prohibited firearm’. His bail was refused. He is due to reappear at Penrith Local Court on Friday, January 15. Investigations into the matter are still continuing.

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Colyton: Witnesses needed after service station robbery Police are urging any witnesses to come forward after an armed robbery at a service station in Colyton on Monday. At about 10.45pm on Monday, November 2, two men entered a service station on The Great Western Highway and produced a firearm. A male employee who was working at the time was allegedly threatened. The pair allegedly demanded cash from the register and cigarettes. The employee handed them an amount of cash and a small amount of cigarettes before the duo fled the area. Police established a crime scene and are now conducting inquiries into the incident.

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Police at the woman’s home Story continued from » p. 1

Dr Benjamin Ng says asthma sufferers need a written action plan. Photo: Megan Dunn to person but the most common warning signs for the onset of asthma are shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and/or a dry, irritating and continual cough, especially at night, early in the morning or with physical activity.” According to Asthma Australia, the most likely age group to go to an emergency department for asthma treatment is children aged from 0 to 14-years-old

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“It takes time and patience from us to work with someone who has gone through something serious like this,” he said. “There’s no doubt she has gone through a traumatic experience.” Police said they will speak with the woman as soon as her medical condition allows them to do so. “The fact that anyone is found in their home in the condition this woman was found in sends a serious concern to police,” Superintendent McFadden said. “We believe it’s a targeted attack and I’m satisfied with the information that we have that the surrounding residents and people in surrounding areas don’t need to be concerned.”

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Your presence at this meeting is highly recommended and encouraged as we cover the below: •

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Accepting applications for 4 vacant positions on the Board. 3 business/property owner positions, and a St Marys based Community Organisation application are to be sent to paulette@stmarystowncentre.com.au. The successful applicant/s must meet the criteria of being a business/property owner, or Community organisation within St Marys Town Centre.

This evening gives you the business/property owner a platform to liaise with your St Marys Town Centre Ltd Board, as well as hear about and express your opinions and ideas for the future.

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man has been left a little red faced after crashing his sports car on Sunday morning in Colyton. Emergency services were called to Roper Road in Colyton after reports a car had crashed into a ditch. Ambulance paramedics and firefighters arrived to find a single vehicle partially in a ditch on the side of the road.

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s McKinlay Morgan & Associates DA15/1267 Lot 86 DP 2147 & Lot 1 DP 134354 (Nos. 84a & 86) Fifth Avenue, Llandilo Boundary adjustment The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary ofﬁce hours, in the period from 9 November 2015 to 23 November 2015. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be speciﬁed in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA15/1267. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Mahbub Alam on 4732 7693. s Pared Foundation

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The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 9 November 2015 to 23 November 2015. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA15/1273. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Mahbub Alam on 4732 7693 Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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Remembrance Day

Retracing footsteps of the past Historic march to stop by Penrith this weekend for special services and commemorations DALE DRINKWATER

n October 10, 1915, a group of 26 men left the small town of Gilgandra in New South Wales’ west on foot, heading for Sydney some 515 kilometres away. A feat in itself, the expedition was made more spectacular when by the time the men arrived in Sydney on November 12, the numbers had snowballed to 263 men. The ‘Coo-ee March’ recruited hundreds of men who volunteered to fight for Australia in the First World War, despite knowing the casualty rate since it began in 1914. The march passed through regional towns including Penrith, shouting “coo-ee” to attract recruits and holding recruitment meetings, before finishing in the city. This weekend as part of the 100 year anniversary of ANZAC commemorations, the Coo-ee March, the first of its kind, will be re-enacted and will grace Penrith’s streets once again. On Saturday, November 7, the re-enactment march will enter Penrith at the Great Western Highway near Lennox Bridge and participants will camp overnight at the

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11AM: Service at the Old Emu Plains School House, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. 12.30PM: Marchers will walk through High Street to Memory Park where there will be a service at the cenotaph.

Sunday, November 8, 2015 9AM: Commemorative service and breakfast at St Marys War Memorial in Victoria Park, St Marys. Marchers are enduring a 515 kilometre trek to retrace the footsteps of men in 1915 Penrith Paceway. On Sunday, November 8, participants will continue along the Great Western Highway from High Street walking east towards St Marys and then onto Blacktown. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said she was looking forward to participating in the commemorative events that recognise the commitment and efforts of the WW1 soldiers.

“In this the Centenary of ANZAC and Penrith’s bicentenary year, we are proud to be welcoming this re-enactment of such a significant historical event to the city,” she said. “This occasion gives our community the opportunity to honour the dedication of marchers, and celebrate the strength and support of the people of Penrith.” Commemorations of the young men who

stepped into the ranks of the “Coo-ees” will take place throughout Penrith, before arriving in the Sydney CBD by Remembrance Day on November 11. The current re-enactment has been a huge success with participants warmly welcomed into each town they visit. Send us your pictures: If you attend events over the weekend, email your pics to news@westernweekender.com.au.

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orraine Roberts, of St Marys, is putting out a desperate plea for her irreplaceable items to be returned to her after four World War II service medals were stolen, ahead of Remembrance Day. While she was just around the corner at her daughter’s house celebrating her grandson’s birthday last Wednesday, October 28, Ms Roberts was robbed. Somewhere between 3.30pm and 6.30pm, thieves broke into her St Marys home and stole her father’s service medals and her mother’s colonial jewellery. “I was just devastated when I realised what had been taken,” Ms Roberts said. “I walked into the house and noticed that I had forgotten to shut the bedroom door but then I turned around and saw the computer room door was also open. “I then walked past the bathroom and saw the fly screen had been cut open and the lock on the window had been tampered with, and that’s when I knew I had been robbed.” Ms Roberts said she walked into her bedroom and found her things were scattered all over the bed and a locked drawer in her wardrobe was forced open. “I never thought I would react the way I did when I had seen things from that drawer had been taken,” Ms Roberts said. “I just stood out the front of my house and cried and cried. “I just want my items returned – whatever they still have they need to return it to me.”

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t 11am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, communities across Australia sound the ‘Last Post’ for Remembrance Day. The service is to commemorate this moment in 1918, when the Germans asked to stop fighting to settle for peace, and the guns on the Western Front fell silent after four years of warfare. That moment when hostilities ceased became the universal moment to remember the 70 million people affected by war and the 11 million that lost their lives. There will be several events across the local region on Wednesday, November 11, that will pay tribute to this important moment in history for the 97th time since 1919.

Around 200 people are expected to attend commemorations adjacent to the entrance of the St Marys RSL from 10.40am. St Marys RSL sub-Branch Honorary Secretary, Tony Fryer, said the day will remember the 102,804 people that died, but also their families. “It is significant for anyone who wishes to remember someone they know, or just make a general reflection on those who have given their lives over the many years of conflict,” he said. “It’s primarily to remember those who have suffered as a result of military conflict, so it’s not just those in uniform. “It’s also civilians, people back home, and the families of those who didn’t come home, from the First World War to Afghanistan.” The Penrith RSL sub-Branch will hold

a service at Memory Park on Woodriff Street, Penrith. Penrith RSL sub-Branch’s Peter Todd said while it’s important to remember those who lost their lives in early warfare, we need to remember those who are still fighting today. “We will remember those soldiers that went through all the different conflicts. We don’t just remember the ones in the past, but we think about the ones in Afghanistan and Iraq right now,” Mr Todd said. Mr Todd is a veteran himself, and while he hasn’t served overseas, he feels deeply for survivors affected by warfare. “I served for 20 years but never went overseas, as conflict was before and after my time. However, I have sadly seen the amount of medical and mental affects on people from war,” he said.

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lenmore Park residents are calling for a water play area for children to be installed in the suburb. With summer fast approaching, a petition has secured over 500 signatures and asks Penrith City Council to consider implementing the play area. Mother of three children and resident of Glenmore Park, Jessica Lowe, started the petition in the hope it would gain a following from other locals in the area, saying she didn’t hear a response back from Council after she emailed them. “We spend a lot of time in playgrounds and in summer particularly, it gets really hot,” Ms Lowe said. “There aren’t many options for places to take the children and with so many families in Glenmore Park, it would be nice to have a facility like a ‘splash pad’ near us that is easily accessible.” Ms Lowe said the closest water parks are in Blacktown, Werrington or Thornton. In good news for Ms Lowe and other residents, Penrith City Council told the Weekender there are plans to build more water splash parks in the area, with no finish date specified as yet.

“There are currently two splash pads in the City with a third and fourth on the way,” a Council spokesperson said. “Council has constructed a splash pad with shade at Werrington Lake with the second located at Thornton, currently managed and maintained by the developers, but it will be handed over to Council in the near future.” Council also has plans to install a splash pad in Pacific and Phoenix Reserve in Erskine Park at this stage. Investigations will begin shortly into a water play facility in each Council ward. “Glenmore Park would be considered along with other areas in South Ward, however, no funding has been identified as yet,” the spokesperson said. “Overall, we are putting a strong focus into upgrading our playgrounds with Council recently upgrading a playground at Tench Reserve as well as the playground at Ched Towns Reserve.” Ms Lowe said she hopes the ‘splash pad’ for Glenmore Park won’t be too far off. “If everyone went to the same water play areas that are currently in the Penrith area, there wouldn’t be enough space – I just hope these plans for Glenmore Park won’t be too far off from being put into action,” she said.

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We’re making the High Street ‘pop up park’ permanent and we need your help! Earlier this year Council endorsed the development of a permanent park at the western end of High Street where the temporary ‘pop up park’ is now situated. This area of our City Centre has great potential to be more vibrant and attractive to benefit residents, workers, visitors and local businesses and we are asking for your ideas and expertise to help us realise this potential. The ambitious trial project has been a success which was recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia in their NSW Great Place Awards program for Council’s innovative approach to trialling changes in public spaces. An important and initial stage to the design process is asking the community for input. We want your help to ensure the long term success of the project. We are asking for your influence, expertise and resources together to realise

a more vital, prosperous and economically healthy environment to this important precinct in the Penrith City Centre. We want to know your ideas, big and small, for what kind of park you want in the City Centre. At a Community Design Workshop on Tuesday, November 10 the community will have the opportunity to meet the project’s landscape designers, JMD Design and engagement specialists, JOC Consulting. I encourage all members of the community to come along and take part in the planning process in what is a unique opportunity to lend your voice to the design of the City Centre’s newest public space. To register for the workshop or to find out more information go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/TrianglePark. Or take the short survey to have your say in the design, surveymonkey. com/r/PenrithParkDesignSurvey.

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What’s far more dangerous than our current gun laws, is the violence portrayed in children’s video games and the movies on TV (Cornish fires shot at laws, Weekender November 6). Young minds warped by a steady diet of physical aggression are a greater menace to society than a few licensed gun holders. If we’re going to breed a culture of gratuitous violence we may well want to be armed! KIM FURST, PENRITH

Enough is enough So we have bent over backwards so far and dodged the egg shells to the extent where police are called to the Parramatta mosque and are told to put plastic bags on their feet before entering to restore order. When the Fire Brigade is called to a fire they don’t wait for the man with the keys, they break down the door and clean up the mess later. That’s what vacuum cleaners are for. Enough is enough. PETER TOWNSEND, SOUTH PENRITH

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local property developer has hit back at media reports claiming his latest private development is destined to be a ‘homeless hub’. Reports last week suggested the residential and commercial mix on Henry and Evan Streets in Penrith would be home to 200 homeless people when charity group Christ Mission Possible (CMP) leases the 80 apartments. Tino Carfi, Managing Director of Carfi Property Services in Kingswood, said the future of the eight-storey residential development was poorly reported. “It’s not actually a homeless hub, I was shocked when I read about it,” he said. “It’s a residential development and all the residential apartments have been sold to private investors individually.” Mr Carfi said it’s up to private investors to decide whether they want to lease their units to CMP. “CMP has signed a pre-lease agreement for use of the commercial ground floor. Their intention is that they also want to lease all of the residential apartments above to operate their housing solutions,” he said.

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“I can’t speak on behalf of 80 investors as to what they may do, they may wish to lease to CMP, but they may not.” The development was modelled on a Defence Housing concept, where an organisation rents the property from a landlord at market value, and the tenant, in this case CMP, places their clients in the house. CMP CEO Martin Beckett said CMP has expressed interest in long term leases for the whole 80 apartments, but admits it’s not set in stone. “There’s no guarantee, but at the moment I feel most investors are on board with this Defence Housing model. If not all investors are in on it, then that’s OK,” Mr Beckett said. Mr Beckett said a ‘hub’ is a buzz-word, but CMP intends to place homelessness services in the commercial area on the ground level. “We have the idea that there will be a daycare centre on site, a community kitchen, cafe, CMP office with up to 50 staff, a Centrelink and doctor,” he said. “Council could block [this commercial use] but we are not getting that feeling.” Construction will continue this month, with the development expected to be completed by late next year.

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manship and design as they each take to the purpose built track, complete with launch ramps and obstacles. “I think we’ve got a pretty good chance – we’ve put in a fair bit of effort,” Emu Plains resident, Brendan Thompson said. “I think we could win, our cart is pretty durable and has done well in our trial runs.” With their billy cart just about ready to go, the boys say they thought they might not have finished it in time. The Red Bull Billy Cart race is on next Sunday, November 15, at Loch Avenue at Centennial Parklands, in the city, from 11am.

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Did you know that Penrith City Council offers a free Telephone Interpreter Service for people whose first language is not English? One in five Penrith residents were born overseas while one in seven residents speak a language other than English at home. “If you have a family member, friend, neighbour or know someone whose first language is other than English and needs to speak to Council then let them know about this free service,” said Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown. The Telephone Interpreter Service acts as an intermediary translating the customer’s language of choice as they speak to Council staff. It is available by calling 131 450 and asking the operator to call Penrith Council on 4732 4777.

Library closure St Marys Library and St Marys Council office will be undergoing a refurbishment and be closed to the public from Wednesday, December 2 until Sunday, December 20 (inclusive). It will reopen to the public and resume normal services from December 21. This first stage of refurbishment involves the Library internal walls being repainted, the installation of new carpet, new public PC desks and new DVD shelving. This refurbishment will create a greater area of study space and will allow the installation of additional PCs for customers to use. The work is taking place as a direct result of recommendations received from a 2012 listening post survey.

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he busiest time of the year is fast approaching and Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT is asking for urgent puppy raisers for the Christmas and New Year period. Camille Brandt, who works in Orchard Hills, picked up her Labrador puppy just two weeks ago and said training him is something she is happy to do. “The biggest benefit of being a puppy raiser is that you know you will be helping someone in the long run who needs this kind of support,” Ms Brandt said. “You are there to get them out of the ‘naughty puppy’ phase and teach them the basic commands and once these are learnt you also gain a certain level of personal satisfaction.” It takes almost two years and $35,000 to breed, raise and train each Guide Dog, with raisers playing an important role. Ms Brandt’s Guide Dog, Leo, has just started puppy pre-school, a requirement for all Guide Dogs. “He is responding really well to the training I’ve given him and knows how to sit, drop and stay at just 10 weeks old,” she said. Ms Brandt is a long-term carer and will have Leo for around a year.

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t’s that time of year again – Christmas is just around the corner, and the Penrith Christmas Tree is ready to be lit. A free community concert will be held at the Pop Up Park from 6pm tonight with food and market stalls among other things to do as part of a major celebration. Children can enjoy a free animal zoo and will be able get their photo with Santa when he arrives at 8pm. CEO of the Penrith CBD Corporation, Gai Hawthorn, said it’s a great local event. “We’re here to support local businesses and local talent, and through the Christmas Tree lighting, that’s what we’re doing,” she said. “As a community, we are very proud of Penrith and we are able to showcase our local talent, and also make the children happy on the night.” This is the third year the Penrith CBD Corporation have worked on the Christmas Tree lighting. It signals the official start of the Christmas season in Penrith. “It’s about lighting the tree as a community to bring in the Christmas period,” Ms Hawthorn said. “There’s something for everyone to enjoy.” The tree lighting is on tonight, Friday,

St Clair’s Jo Lillicot is a fan of the Pawshake service. Photo: Megan Dunn JADE ALIPRANDI

f you’ve ever struggled to find suitable accommodation for your pets when you’re going away, look no further. An ‘Airbnb for pets’, Pawshake has arrived and is the new ‘in’ thing. A study released by Pawshake identified that only five per cent of pet owners use kennels to house their animals while they’re away with 69 per cent of participants finding it impersonal and expensive. St Clair resident Jo Lillicot is happy to

have her pets sent to another animal lover’s home, because it’s more personal. “I call my pets my fur babies because they are and other people are also starting to turn their pets into family members,” she said. “I wouldn’t want to leave my children at some kind of medical facility when I go away and it’s the same idea for my pets.” The website has thousands of profiles that you can check out and then contact if you like what you see for your pet. “Carers earn extra cash for looking after a few more pets,” Ms Lillicot said. To become a carer or for more information, visit www.pawshake.com.au.

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After receiving four tenders from businesses to demolish the ramps to Allen Place car park, Council has decided to not go with any of them. Council carried a recommendation to not accept any tenders, and the report indicated that now vehicle traffic has been removed, the risk of collapse has been greatly reduced and the ramps are currently acceptable in terms of public safety. Council will continue to monitor the site. The NBN Co. has briefed Penrith City Council on the company’s corporate plan, technology strategies and its progress in the Penrith area. Over 22,000 premises in the area are either already connected or under construction, and the NBN Co. is looking at alternate technologies such as ‘fibre to the node’, ‘fixed wireless’ and ‘hybrid fibre coaxial’ (HFC). Emu Plains is part of the HCF trial deployment, that the NBN Co. said will benefit Penrith. Councillors questioned if the changeover will require businesses to change their phone number, and if new developments would have to be set up with the NBN Co. from the outset. The NBN Co. said they are both discussions people need to have with their retailers and developers. There was a request for a memo to be

sent to Councillors on the likely date of the roll-out of the NBN suburb by suburb. Council’s tourism website, Visit Penrith, has had a 500 per cent increase in traffic since its launch in September. There has also been an increase from an average 600 page views per month, to a huge 14,000 since launching. People are also spending more time on the site, with an increase from an average of 43 seconds to three minutes. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said this indicates the site is reaching people who have either never been to Penrith or never thought about visiting Penrith before, and people are more engaged with the content. “We’ve seen an increase in activity across our social media channels and more people connecting with us using #visitpenrith,” she said. Penrith Council has started a $6.7 million upgrade of St Marys City Centre. Footpaths, trees and lighting at the northern end of the CBD including Station, Queen, Nariel and Phillip Streets are currently being replaced. New asphalt will be laid in early December. Work has also begun at the southern end of Queen Street. WW20092

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mma, James and Jack Hazzard aren’t your average kids. Why? Because at the ages of 16, 13 and 11 they have a license to thrill. While their friends are busy kicking soccer balls or scoring goals in netball, the Hazzard siblings are busy filling their junior dragsters with exotic fuels and putting their pedals to the metal. The South Penrith trio have been racing junior dragsters for a number of years and this weekend will compete in the Australian National Drag Racing Association’s East Coast Nationals competition at Eastern Creek’s Sydney Dragway. 16-year-old Emma Hazzard said the family were introduced to the unique motor sport through their uncle who used to race Holden Toranas. “On my brother James’ eighth birthday

our uncle brought home a dragster for him to race,” she recalled. A drag race is simply a contest between two vehicles racing side by side in a straight line for a predetermined distance. In most drag racing categories, the first vehicle to the finish line wins. Drag racing is a very popular sport in Australia and in particular the Penrith area. Along with the Hazzard family, a further 10 locals participate in the sport. Emma, James and Jack race junior dragsters, which is a category designed for kids aged eight to 17-years-old. An average race is over an eighth of a mile or 201 metres, and is often completed in just eight seconds. Mum Kim said she isn’t too concerned when her kids climb into the very tiny cockpits ready to reach speeds of 130km/h. “I probably get more anxious because I want them to perform well,” she said.

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Penrith residents are invited to join Bunnings Warehouse North Penrith and Bunnings Warehouse Penrith’s Sustainable Christmas D.I.Y. Workshops. During the workshops residents will learn about composting and worm farms, as well as how to save energy and water around the home during this busy period. Call 4720 2000 for more details.

Free hearing check Thursday, November 12

To help combat the steady rise in hearing loss across Australia, leading pharmacy brand Discount Drug Stores, together with National Hearing Care, are running free hearing clinics throughout their 136 stores across the country. Penrith Discount Drug Store will be running its free hearing clinic on Thursday, November 12 from 9am to 4.30pm. Currently one in every six Australians are affected by hearing loss, including three in every four people over 70, with experts predicting this will rise to one in four Australians by 2050.

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Penrith Harmony Saturday, December 5

Penrith Harmony is a group of local male singers. They come from all walks of life and age groups with their common interest being a love of a cappella singing in four part harmony, Barbershop style. The Chorus has recently returned after representing Penrith in the Barbershop Harmony Australia Contest in Melbourne where over 700 singers competed. To celebrate Penrith Harmony’s 25th year of existence a Showcase Concert will be held at the John Lees Centre, Evan Street, Penrith (behind the fire station) starting at 7.00pm on Saturday, December 5. Call 4751 4778 to book tickets.

Annual Public Meeting Thursday, November 19

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will hold its Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, November 19. The meeting will be held at Nepean Hospital and gets underway at 3pm, running until 4.30pm.

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The most anticipated time of year is upon us... Christmas. Unquestionably the major focal point within the calendar year for Blue Mountains gallery Rick Rutherford’s Country, the overriding theme of the 2015 Collections is ‘The Many Worlds of Christmas’. The displays are now open to everyone, seven days a week through to Christmas Eve following last Saturday’s launch of the annual Christmas collections. “Over the years we have gained a reputation for offering one of the most unique Christmas ranges anywhere,” Rick Rutherford said. “Each of the 10 rooms of our Lawson heritage gallery is decked to the nines, as the entire building is transformed into a veritable Christmas wonderland.” Rick Rutherford’s Country is at 3 Badgery Crescent, Lawson, and is open from 10am to 5.30pm. For more information, call 4759 3434.

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advertisement, giving YouTube its first one-million hit video). And the rest is history. While most of us are not going to have the phenomenal success of YouTube, we should still be on the lookout for opportunities. I think though that some of us view ‘opportunity’ as good luck or something that creates an easy path to success. Thomas Edison said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work”. Another great view of opportunity is from Winston Churchill, who said that, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty”. So sometimes (or perhaps often?) opportunity is what you make of a situation, rather than something that ‘happens’ to come your way. (And by the way, if you’ve never seen one of the most watched YouTube clips ever, look up ‘Charlie bit my finger – again!’, it’s has had over half a billion views and earned Charlie’s family more than $150,000).

any businesses have pieces of a new employee induction process in place, but it’s not often understood correctly as to how to share the information, when to schedule addressing the different parts and who needs to be involved to make for an engaging process. Design a process, not an event The orientation process is just that, a process that will unfold over time, not just in one day. While it is important to share enough information so that a new employee feels equipped and prepared to do their work, employers should avoid overwhelming a new employee. Make a good first impression For many new employees, their first day experiences will be carried with them throughout their involvement with your business. For employers, the first day with a new employee provides the opportunity to welcome them to the team and help them feel comfortable. Make it personal and meaningful It is important to tailor the orientation process to the individual employee’s particular needs. While there is basic

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Turning back Time One year ago...

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The Western Weekender’s November 7, 2014 edition revealed that a local institution – Vicary’s Winery and Woolshed at Luddenham – would be forced to close due to Badgerys Creek airport construction. Eviction notices were served to Badgerys Creek and Luddenham residents living on Commonwealth lands to make way for the new airport, which remained one of the local region’s most controversial issues. Some residents had been leasing their homes for over 30 years from the Federal Government after their properties were acquired for the airport decades ago. Vicary’s Winery owner Chris Niccol said it was a sad time, with the closure of the winery to be a great loss to Australian culture. Meanwhile, it lasted only a few minutes, but a freak storm left a path of destruction that stunned local residents. In one of the more serious incidents, the roof of a medical centre on Bringelly Road at Kingswood was torn off during the ferocious storm. And the paper’s back page declared “Wanderers conquer all” after the Western Sydney Wanderers secured the Asian Champions League title.

MG was a polarising character Somewhere at Penrith Panthers HQ, a folder most likely with a fair bit of dust on it contains a playing contract torn into about 10 pieces. The contract belonged to Mark Geyer. It was filed away during a drama-charged period at the club in 1992 after Geyer had torn the contract up during a fiery meeting with then-CEO Don Feltis in the car park of Penrith Stadium. Geyer had taken the death of Ben Alexander in 1992 particularly hard, but other issues were also playing a part in what was a difficult period for the big forward – including his relationship with Phil Gould, which had deteriorated significantly.

Geyer had been injured in round 10 and despite requests from the club, refused to attend training. With the issue boiling, Feltis arranged a meeting. “He would not agree to attend training but agreed to meet me in the car park before training at Penrith Stadium,” Feltis recalled. Almost like a police operation, Feltis arranged for two Board members to be in the vicinity of the car park so they could confirm that the meeting took place. Geyer also attended the meeting with back-up and although the player has never been named, it is believed to have been Greg Alexander.

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“They got into my motor vehicle and Mark and I had an in-depth conversation about his relationship with Phil Gould, the team, and some other issues,” Feltis said. “During our conversation he became quite vocal and when I produced his player’s contract, he took it from me and tore it into at least eight or 10 parts. As proof of his actions and our conversation, that torn-up contract is still on file to this day.” It seems that time heals all wounds. Geyer would ultimately return to Penrith in the late 1990s a much more mature player and man. He’s now a successful media personality.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Take a seat at Adam’s bar KATE REID

hough technological advancement has seen an improvement in music production quality there’s really nothing like the sound you get from live music. This is exactly what country music star Adam Harvey aimed to capture on his new album ‘Harvey’s Bar... The Backyard Sessions’, which brings to life the singalongs and good times of his home bar. “It wasn’t a planned thing, it just came about because I had so many people that would come up to me after the shows and they’d say ‘oh man I saw that post you put up on Facebook’ or ‘I saw that picture of your bar’,” Adam said. “I tell stories about the bar at the shows and people often say ‘God, I’d love to spend a night in that bar’.

“So I figured I might try and see if I can take a bit of that vibe and get that down on tape and take a bit of it to the listener.” Like his bar, the album – which is due for release on Friday, November 20 – wasn’t a solo project. “I figured if I wanted to try and capture one of those nights at the bar I needed to get those same people back in there, the regulars,” Adam said. “I think in one track you can even hear my dog howling in the background and people laughing and carrying on and singing along.” ‘Harvey’s Bar... The Backyard Sessions’ features a host of alcohol themed tracks including ‘Alcoholday’, ‘Yeah I Like Beer’, ‘Misery and Gin’ and ‘The Nips are Getting Bigger’. They’re songs that feel perfectly at home on a bar themed country album, but Adam found that some people were a bit unsure as to how an album like this would be received. “I had a couple of people say ‘oh gee you’re going to stir up some controversy’.

I said ‘what do you mean?’, ‘oh well singing about drinking and everyone over having a drink at your bar, that’s not very politically correct’,” he said. “And I thought that’s so true, the world’s gone bloody mad. Everyone does it, everyone gets together and has a drink and a good time, but it’s one of those things that I guess is no longer allowed to be talked about or sang about for fear of being politically incorrect. “But we love it, we get all our friends over there and it’s not about getting in there and trying to get smashed, we’re a bit old for that nowadays, but it’s just about getting together with your really close friends. “That bar’s been a really important little hub for our family and all of our friends in the neighbourhood.” Those that are keen to get their own taste of Harvey’s Bar live can head along to the album launch at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, November 14. Adam is excited about the launch but also has some fears.

“I’m nervous,” Adam said about his first time performing songs from the album. “You record the songs and you hope they’re going to work and you hope people are going to like it but then this is judgement day. “If we get a good reaction from the crowd, well then it calms you down a lot because you think ‘OK yeah, I’m on the right track, people are going to like the songs and like what I’m doing here’.” Adam’s aim is to give audiences the chance to indulge in a little escapism, which will include a replica of his bar brought to life on stage. “When they come to a show if they can just forget about all their cares and their worries for a little while and have a bit of a singalong and a laugh then we’re doing our job,” he said. Adam Harvey will be performing at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, November 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 for children and $30 for adults. For more information visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au or call 9625 5500.

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raemar Gallery’s last exhibition for the year will give art lovers the chance to view impressionistic paintings by three talented artists. Titled ‘Seeing, Being, Painting’ the exhibition will feature work from Vanessa Stockard, Jane Canfield and Corrine Loxton. Each of these artists paint from real life observation to create stunning works that invite viewers to think more about the way we see the world. The opening launch will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 4pm till 6pm and Jeffrey Plummer from the Kedumba Drawing Award will officially

open the exhibition. Corrine Loxton and Jane Canfield are local Blue Mountains artists while Vanessa Stockard lives and works in the beautiful surrounds of the Southern Highlands. Whether you love the idea of viewing some amazing artworks, or you’re looking to pick up something to add to your collection, you won’t want to miss this exhibit. ‘Seeing, Being, Painting’ will be on at Braemar Gallery in Springwood from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 13. The exhibit will be open Friday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free. Paintings will be for sale. For more information visit www.corinneloxton. com.au.

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Unique gifts and great food KATE REID

hristmas is coming up fast, which means the Penrith Regional Gallery’s annual Twilight Christmas Market is only a few weeks away. On Sunday, November 29, the gallery grounds will come alive with market stalls, music, beautiful art and tasty treats. “This event is a fabulous first introduction to the gallery for many visitors and it’s a wonderful opportunity to unearth our local creative talent,” Gallery Director, Dr Lee-Anne Hall said. Artisans will be selling a range of products including handmade jewellery, paper art, plants, vintage collectables, fashion, art, homewares, up-cycled designs and much more.

Foodies will be in heaven with the Cantina Movil food truck selling delicious Mexican street fare, cheese platter delights from Con’s Continental Deli, sushi from Toko Sushi, BBQ ribs and mouthwatering meals from Cafe at Lewers. Providing the soundtrack for the Sunday afternoon markets will be local musician Arianne and popular Blue Mountains singer-songwriter Jarrah Ferris-Smith. While you’re there be sure to check out the gallery’s current contemporary art exhibition ‘Desert Song’ by Tracey Deep. If you’ve never been to the gallery before, this is your chance! The Twilight Christmas Market will be held on Sunday, November 29 from 2pm to 7pm. Entry is free. For more information visit www.penrithregionalgallery. org or call 4735 1100.

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GIVEAWAY

Leann Rimes is back

o get music lovers in the mood for the festive season country artist Leann Rimes has released a new holiday album ‘Today is Christmas’. Leann recorded the album in Los Angeles and co-wrote two original songs, title track ‘Today is Christmas’ and ‘I Still Believe in Santa Claus’. The album also includes a new version of the Kenny Loggins classic ‘Celebrate Me Home’, which features Gavin DeGraw. Leann has joined up with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) to help honour veterans and their families over the US holiday season. Their aim is to bring more awareness to the 22 million US veterans as well as those who have recently returned home. “While Gavin and I were recording ‘Celebrate Me Home’, we were reminded of the emotional homecoming videos we’ve seen over the years, and thought that connecting the song to veterans elevated the meaning,” Leann said. “We thought of all the great work DAV is doing for transitioning service men and women and veterans of all generations and knew it was the perfect partnership.” ‘Today is Christmas’ is available in store and online now. The Weekender has five copies of Leann Rimes’ new album ‘Today is Christmas’ to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘CHRISTMAS’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, November 11. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/15/00066. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or by calling 4722 2998.

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Ê Channel Nine has announced it will launch a new channel on November 26 called 9Life. Dubbed Australia’s first free to air lifestyle channel, 9Life (channel 94) will broadcast the very best in lifestyle and reality television content, featuring some of the most popular franchises in the world including ‘The Bachelor’, ‘Million Dollar Listing’ and ‘The Real Housewives’. 9Life will also feature programs not seen on Australian TV before including ‘Flip or Flop’, ‘House Hunters International’ and ‘Tiny House, Big Living’. Ê 2016 is set to be a huge year on Nine with plenty of new shows set to hit our screens. Some of the new offerings Nine will air include new drama thriller series ‘Hide and Seek’, new sitcom ‘Here Come the Habibs’, new Alan Bond telemovie ‘House of Bond’, hypnotism series ‘You’re Back in the Room’ hosted by Daryl Somers, transformation series ‘This Time Next Year’ and factual series ‘Prison: First and Last 24 Hours’.

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Ê ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ is set to return on Nine next year with four new judges and one new host. Replacing previous host Julia Morris is comedian and radio personality Dave Hughes.

On the judging panel next year will be international star Kelly Osbourne, the hilarious Sophie Monk, former ‘Australian Idol’ judge Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson and actor Eddie Perfect.

Ê Channel Ten has axed Aussie drama series ‘Wonderland’ after two seasons. Ratings for the show had been well under the mark prompting Ten to make the chop. In recent weeks Ten has announced the return of ‘Offspring’ for 2016, with the telemovie ‘Mary: The Making of a Princess’ due soon. Ê Award shows can be a bore but not when UK comedian Ricky Gervais is at the helm. The brilliant Gervais has just been announced as the host of next year’s ‘Golden Globe Awards’ on January 10. Ê Channel Seven is calling for applicants for ‘Kiss Bang Love’, its provocative new dating format. The show which asks “Can a kiss from a stranger end in love?” will see 10 Aussie singles each matched with 15 potential partners who “skip the awkward dates and try to kiss their way to love before deciding who to take on a romantic holiday”. To apply, visit www.kissbanglove. com.au.

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Comedy doesn’t age KATE REID

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ake one part ‘Blackadder’, mix in some ‘Mean Girls’ and top with a dose of ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ and you’ve got a recipe for RB Sheridan’s ‘The School of Scandal’. This comedy gem is set to be the next big production for local theatre group The Glenbrook Players, who are now in their 40th year of entertaining local audiences. Set in London, the story follows the meddlesome Lady Sneerwell and her School for Scandal, a group of aristocratic idlers with too much money and way too much spare time. With a host of interesting characters and dramatic sub plots, this hilarious show is sure to entertain audiences.

While it may seem a far cry from modern day Sydney, director Tania M C Lewis believes that good comedy never really ages. “Despite being over 250 years old, ‘The School for Scandal’ remains relevant and funny,” she said. “We still recognise the comedy inherent in meddling in other people’s affairs and the humour that comes from watching someone dig a hole, and keeping on digging.” Rehearsals are in their final stages. ‘The School for Scandal’ will be on at the Glenbrook Theatre from Friday, November 13 until Saturday, November 21. Performance times are Friday evening at 8pm and Saturday at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $22-$25. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.glenbrookplayers.com.au.

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B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Sips & Sounds Venue: Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4pm 4735 1100 A Date with Effie Venue: Evan Theatre $31.55, 8pm 4720 5555 Sojourn Venue: The Joan $10-$15, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Jalepeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Us-Too Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Acoustic Autograph Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 IronBark Rock Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 Stephanie Lea Venue: Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Tezza & the Twistops Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 8pm 4728 5200 Blake Tailor Venue: Zest Grill House, Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 5.30pm 9625 5500

Big Yard Bird Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers Venue: Evan Theatre $49.90, 8pm 4720 5555 Todd McKenny Sings Peter Allen Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $55, 8pm 9625 5500 Endless Summer Beach Party Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Muddy Feet Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Urban Stone Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Stephanie Lea Venue: Macquarie Arms Free entry, 8pm 4577 2206 Evie Dean Venue: Menu 33, Novotel Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 6.30pm 9625 5500

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Chris Connolly Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Merilyn Steele Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Are You A-Live Venue: Evan Theatre $35.68-$45.88, 4pm 4720 5555 Karaoke

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Janet Seidel Quartet Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Arj Barker Venue: Evan Theatre $46.60, 8pm 4720 5555 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Adam Harvey Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $15-$30, 8pm 9625 5500 Twilight Interlude – Jenny Hammond Venue: The Joan $20-$22, 6pm 4723 7600 Too Many Guitars Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Acoustic Playboys Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Better Live Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Sunday, November 15 Chris Connolly Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 The Be-Bop-A-Lula Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Toll Timbre Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 2pm 4731 3881 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Stan Walker Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $55, 8pm 9625 5500

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REVIEW W EI V E R

DVD Terminator Genisys Rated M // KATE REID

In ‘Terminator Genisys’ John Connor (Jason Clarke) is the leader of a group of humans who are attempting to fight back against Skynet. With the aim to protect his mother Sarah (Emilia Clarke) he sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to try to stop her being killed by a Terminator, but when Kyle returns the past isn’t what he expected. Kyle, Sarah and her Terminator guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) must fight unexpected enemies to save the world from destruction. As far as action movies go this certainly offers audiences plenty of bang for their buck. One of the highlights of these blockbuster effects is the scene where modern day Arnie goes into battle

with the 80s version of himself. Unfortunately while the action sequences are well executed it isn’t enough to save the film. The plot is needlessly convoluted and doesn’t have the intelligence or originality of James Cameron’s ‘The Terminator’ and ‘Terminator 2: Judgement Day’. The cast does what they can with what they’ve been given, which isn’t much. Jai Courtney is the standout while Emilia Clarke does her best in the role of Sarah Connor but unfortunately she doesn’t live up to Linda Hamilton’s portrayal of this tough and complex character.

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Sarah Blasko

Eternal Return // KATE REID Aussie singer/songwriter Sarah Blasko has just released her fifth album ‘Eternal Return’ which sees her taking on a slightly different direction than listeners are used to from the indie artist. While Sarah is well known for her quirky brooding folk music, on this release she explores a more upbeat electronic sound. ‘Eternal Return’ includes plenty of 80s inspired synth tracks laced with Sarah’s signature raw raspy vocals. This pop-synth sound is at its best on songs like ‘Better With You’ and ‘I’d Be Lost’. Even on the more down tempo tracks there is still a palpable air of positivity, which isn’t surprising when Sarah herself describes this as an album that explores the early stages of love. ‘Eternal Return’ is definitely up there with some of Sarah’s best work, and it’s great to see an artist exploring new sounds while staying true to their roots.

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‘Inside Out’ is set in the mind of Riley, an 11-year-old girl whose life is dominated by five emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear. Up until recently Joy has been the most popular emotion but when Riley’s family moves from the Midwest to San

Francisco everything changes. Riley tries to maintain control but with a new school, new friends and a new home she struggles to keep the other emotions from taking over. As a huge Pixar fan I’m happy to say this is one of their best flicks yet. The concept is original and the characters, even Anger and Fear, are hugely lovable. Though it’s set in the mind of a young girl this is a story that everybody will relate to. We all experience that struggle between conflicting emotions and this ap-

peal to all ages has become a trademark of Pixar films. Phyllis Smith as Sadness provides the most laughs, while the eternally disgruntled Lewis Black was born to play the role of Anger. Along with the laughs there’s also an emotional depth to the film. It definitely tugs on the heartstrings and I’m not ashamed to admit I may have cried. Whether you’re a kid, or just a kid at heart, this is worth checking out.

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Panthers and Penrith Paceway Tuesday, November 3

Punters have a ball on Cup day The punters were out in force on Tuesday afternoon for this year’s ‘race that stops a nation’. Racing fans got dressed in their finest outfits and headed to Melbourne Cup celebrations around Penrith including at Penrith Paceway, Hank’s Seafood Co and Dom’s Cocktail Lounge at Panthers Penrith. The race was taken out by Prince of Penzance and jockey Michelle Payne, who became the first female rider to win a Melbourne Cup. The horse was a 100-1 shot, meaning the real winner on the day was the bookies. However, we hear a few lucky locals did manage to snare the winner, and of course office sweeps across the region all had one smiling face. Photos: Megan Dunn

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You’re in the mood for fun and entertainment early in the week! But, in order to capitalise on your energy surge and avoid making messy mistakes, some forethought and planning are required. There’s no substitute for thorough research and paying close attention to details, so do your best to power through projects with extra focus and finesse. Friday and Saturday are fabulous for study, travel and sport, as you combine curiosity with optimism.

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Wednesday night’s New Moon promises a period of nurturing old friendships and establishing new ones. Creativity is high, so tap into the Cancerian muse within. With Venus and Mars visiting your domestic zone, strive to be more proactive and diplomatic about a current family problem. Plus adjust your home/ work ratio so it’s much more balanced – and more family-friendly. Some Crabs are in the mood to decorate or renovate.

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Family life looks promising, as the New Moon and Mercury signal fun, learning and fresh beginnings in your Lion’s den. Tuesday and Wednesday are fortuitous for financial matters, when you find creative and proactive ways to boost your bank balance. Later in the week, Venus and Mars help you focus on improving communication with loved ones. You’re also in the mood for serious conversations, as you discuss a problem with someone who is older or wiser than you.

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A lucky opportunity of a financial or professional nature is heading your way soon Sagittarius – but you must reach out and grab it, otherwise it will pass you by. Avoid the temptation to be a dithering dilettante! Confidence, consistence and peer support are the keys to satisfying long-term success. With Venus and Mars visiting your peer group zone, your motto for the moment is from birthday great, the writer Robert Louis Stevenson: “A friend is a gift you give yourself”.

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With Jupiter transiting your sign, it’s time to be bold and brave as you face your fears; follow your dreams; and take an adventurous leap into your preferred future. Inspiration for the week comes from artist Georgia O’Keeffe: “I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life, and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” Venus and Mars promise an increase in cash flow … but you may cancel that out by indulging in a shopping spree!

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Are you being super stubborn about a professional matter? The stars encourage you to balance being proactive and productive with being calm and cooperative. Or do you have a problem that’s bugging you? A combination of careful research and old-fashioned intuition will help you come up with a practical solution that ticks all the boxes. Friday and Saturday are fabulous days to strengthen your commitment to a partnership of the romantic, platonic or business variety.

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Your Libran passion for fashion and addiction to romance are both magnified this week, as Venus and Mars shift into your sign. So it’s a wonderful week to attend a fashion show; buy a fabulous new outfit; have a romantic rendezvous with your partner; or fall in love. The New Moon urges you to keep an open mind, as you absorb new financial information. Confidence is in, and complacency is out; as you go after what you want with plenty of passion and pizazz.

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Superficialities won’t do this week! A personal or professional problem requires a focused and forensic approach, as you get to the bottom of what’s really going on (and you may have to ditch a project and start from scratch). But don’t sit around worrying about where you are heading. Active imagination and creative visualisation are two fabulous ways to envisage your preferred future … so take some time out to ponder the present and fantasise about the future.

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The New Moon and Mercury light up your sign, which signals a brand new chapter in your life – especially involving travel or education. It’s also the best week of the year to update your physical appearance via a revamped wardrobe, hairstyle, diet or fitness routine. But take your foot off the intensity pedal and slow down on the weekend! With Venus and Mars visiting your solitude zone, make it a priority to enjoy some special solo time as you relax.

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In extreme situations, severe storms can flood roads and cripple many essential services, leaving you isolated and completely dependent on whatever items you might happen to have in the house. Prepare yourself for such an event with an emergency kit. Storm season is scary for your pets, too. Of course, it’s not only your human family members who are affected by the storms – our furry companions often suffer, too! Closing the curtains and creating a safe environment is a good way to help pets through storms. You can also reward them for calm behaviour. If you’re a small enterprise owner, the storm season can have a negative effect on business bank accounts in a number of different ways. Physical damage to your building may require timeconsuming and costly repairs, heavy rain might discourage customers from visiting your store and damage to roads and other infrastructure may prevent your distributors from making product deliveries. Check that your roof and windows are in good condition and will be able to withstand the elements. Remove unfastened objects from around your property or bring them indoors.

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