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A sign of things to come Panthers secure Holden Cup premiership with 34-18 defeat of Manly

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Penrith’s Holden Cup team celebrate their premiership success last Sunday at ANZ Stadium. Photo: NRL Photos NATHAN TAYLOR

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journey that began in November last year for Penrith’s Holden Cup team finished in the best way possible last Sunday afternoon with a premiership on rugby league’s biggest stage. After finishing the regular season as minor premiers, the Panthers did the rugby league double by winning their second National Youth Competition decider in three years with a 34-18 win over the Manly Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium.

The win kicked off a spectacular Grand Final Day at ANZ Stadium and confirmed Penrith’s status as a club on the rise. Rookie Panthers coach Cameron Ciraldo said more than 12 months of hard work and preparation finally paid off for his young troops. “I’m really pleased for the boys, a lot of hard work has gone into this,” he said. “We started training in the first week of November last year and the amount of hard work and sacrifices they’ve made, I’m just really pleased for them.”

The Panthers were the most dominant team of the Holden Cup all year, losing just four games the entire season. Heading into the match against Manly, the Panthers had defeated the Sea Eagles on three occasions already this season and were on track for a fourth victory when they went into the halftime break 16-12 leaders. Despite injuries to star centre Robert Jennings and lock Reed Izzard, the Panthers still managed to pile on the points in the second half. Story continues on » p. 8

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Angels in the air to help fight fires As temperatures soar, our latest weapons in the battle against summer fires are revealed in Penrith JADE ALIPRANDI

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lanes and helicopters were in action around the Sydney International Regatta Centre late last week for the official launch of the 2015/16 bushfire season in Penrith. Part two of a $9.8 million investment was launched that includes the use of the ‘Thor’ Hercules C130 Large Air Tanker, ‘Southern Belle’ DC 10 Very Large Air Tanker, and the ‘Gypsy Lady’ Erikson Air Crane during this bushfire season and for the first time in NSW. ‘Southern Belle’ has the capacity to hold up to 44,000 litres of water while ‘Thor’ can hold 15,000 litres. NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliot, Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne plus crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Fire and Rescue were on hand to warn the community about the upcoming summer season. Mr Elliot said the new aircraft will provide some reassurance for the community. “These two new aviation assets are going to provide reassurance to communities across the state that they will have as safe of a summer as possible,” he said.

“As we have said before, the best firefighting capabilities in the country will never be able to supersede a homegrown evacuation plan. “Don’t assume that ‘Thor’ is always going to be over the horizon or that the Rural Fire Service will be able to knock on every door this summer.” NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said the season is shaping up to be a hot one. “This season is shaping up to be a difficult one as we have a strong El Nino that has formed,” he said. “Forecast for the next three months will be above average temperatures and below average rainfall.” ‘Southern Belle’, ‘Thor’ and ‘Gypsy Lady’ are just three of more than 100 aircraft already contracted to support firefighting operations across NSW this bushfire season.

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selves on the wrong side of police and security, a significant improvement on previous years. There was a time when I’d hate a Grand Final without a Sydney team involved. Just like there was a time when I thought Queensland’s State of Origin dominance was just becoming boring and repetitive. But now my thoughts have shifted from jealousy and ignorance to enormous respect and privilege. On reflection it has been a privilege to be able to watch Queensland’s extraordinary State of Origin run, halted only once in the last decade by New South Wales. A privilege to watch players like Johnathan Thurston, Billy Slater, Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Greg Inglis play in the same side as each other – superstars of our game whose names will live on and be known by those never fortunate enough to see them play. It was certainly a privilege to be in the stands on Sunday night to watch the first ever allQueensland Grand Final and to see both Johnathan Thurston and Ben Hunt enter Grand Final folklore – for very different reasons. The final game of Justin Hodges; the master coach Wayne Bennett; the new champion mentor Paul Green; and two sets of fans that are among the most dedicated in the league. All great Queensland stories. Rather than loathe and complain about Queensland dominance, we should admire it. It has given us some of the greatest ever rugby league moments, and we’ve been around to witness them. You might not think so now, but when the dust settles and we look back on this era, we’ll be glad we saw it unfold before our eyes.

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15-year-old girl was taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital after she lost control of a vehicle she was driving and crashed into a telegraph pole on Tuesday afternoon. Paramedics say the accident happened on Hilliger Road, South Penrith just before school finished at about 2.20pm. They arrived at the scene on the quiet residential street to find the young girl trapped inside the vehicle. Acting Duty Operations Manager at Penrith Ambulance Station, Michael Magyary, said it was lucky she was wearing her seatbelt at the time. “The girl was taken by ambulance to hospital suffering from a chest injury and a deep cut to her knee,” he said. “She was assessed at the scene and she was taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital to ensure she didn’t suffer any further injuries as the force of the car against the pole was quite heavy. “It was lucky that she was wearing her seatbelt which saved her from sustaining any injuries to the head area.” It’s understood the girl lost control of the car and subsequently crashed into the pole. Police are investigating the circumstances behind the crash.

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The scene of the accident on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Megan Dunn “She hit the pole, was cut out of the car and was taken to hospital,” a police spokesperson on the scene said. On Wednesday, the teenager remained in a serious but stable condition, but she is expected to make a full recovery. Her mother Melissa (surname withheld), pleaded with parents to speak with their children about road safety.

“I ask all parents to talk to their children about the dangers of driving when not experienced or licensed as no family should have to go through what mine and many other families have experienced,” she told the Weekender. She said there were “circumstances” surrounding the lead-up to the crash, but asked for those to remain private.

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A seven-year-old boy was taken to hospital late last week after a dog bit him on the face. The boy was playing in the backyard of a friend’s house at Kingswood Park last Thursday, October 1, when at about 1pm, the boy picked up an object. It’s understood the dog, a Staffy cross Bullmastiff, may have resented this as it then bit the child on the face. The boy was taken to Nepean Hospital suffering lacerations to his cheek, ear and lip. On Tuesday, a spokesperson at Nepean Hospital said a patient matching the boy’s description had been discharged. The owners were reportedly distressed at what had happened, and the decision was made to euthanise the dog.

A man was arrested and charged late last week after police officers allegedly found items relating to firearms, including a firearm and ammunition, in his possession. In a region-based operation that targeted various offences and was titled ‘Operation Countdown’, officers attached to Penrith Local Area Command stopped a vehicle on Heffernan Road in Cranebrook at about 10.20pm on Thursday, October 1 after suspicious activity. Once the car was stopped, the passenger in the vehicle got out of the car and allegedly dropped, what police believe to be, a magazine from a pistol on the ground. Police challenged the man, who is in his early 20s. He started running away from the police officers when he allegedly threw an object at them and then continued to run away. Police allege the object thrown was a revolver firearm. Police were able to catch the man and stopped him running. They arrested the man and charged him. He was charged with a number of offences including ‘possess prohibited weapon’, ‘possess unregistered firearm’, ‘possess ammunition’, and ‘resist police arrest’. He is due to appear in Penrith Local Court on October 27. The vehicle was seized by police after further searching. The other occupant of the car managed to avoid apprehension, police said. Investigations continue.

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espite a scandal that threatens to crush the greyhound racing industry across the country, locals have confidence it will survive and get stronger in the future. After a public hearing inquiry into the greyhound racing industry, interim CEO of Greyhound Racing NSW, Paul Newson, said an entirely new leadership team has been appointed to work on a proactive reform process. “The changes we have already made, combined with further policy changes to be announced in coming months, mean that the industry is well positioned to move forward,” he said. General Manager of the Londonderrybased Richmond Race Club, Wayne Billett, said their race attendances have not been impacted since live baiting allegations surfaced in February. “Our trading has still remained fairly consistent. This indicates to me that the community has confidence in processes that have now been implemented,” he said. “The industry has made lots of changes and participants have adopted these and have moved on, and if they continue to do that, the confidence should remain.”

Londonderry greyhound trainers Christine and Alan Proctor. Photo: Megan Dunn Veteran Londonderry dog trainer, Alan Proctor, has been racing dogs for 45 years, and knows his 20 racing dogs live in conditions possibly better than some people. “Our dogs have blankets on their beds, have air conditioning in their kennels, ceiling fans and there is water recycling over the roof that cools the roof down,” he said.

“We have compliance officers coming to our property all the time to inspect the welfare of the dogs.” Mr Proctor has no fears for the future of the industry. “Breeding is down a little bit because people were uncertain of the industry, but greyhound racing is a great sport. People just have to come out and look at the industry,” he said.

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Today marks the start of a new era for The Western Weekender, with new ownership taking control. The October 9 edition is the last to be produced by Media View Pty Ltd, with Western Sydney Publishing Group taking over from today. Western Sydney Publishing Group Director, Kathryn Garton, said it was an exciting time for the Weekender. “It is very exciting to be taking ownership of the Weekender ahead of the publication’s 25th anniversary in Penrith,” she said. “The Weekender is part of the fabric of this region – and it has been since launching way back in 1991. “It is a voice for the 180,000 people who call the Penrith area home and a vehicle for thousands of local businesses who advertise with us each year.” The change of ownership strengthens The Western Weekender’s local position. The paper now boasts truly local ownership as well as locally based sales, editorial and production teams – no other local newspaper can make that claim. When we say we’re local, we mean it. Troy Dodds remains the Weekender’s Managing Editor, while Simon Gould remains Sales Manager. “I can assure our readers, advertisers and supporters that the Weekender will continue to build on the reputation it has built in the last quarter of a century as we aim to be bigger and better than ever in the years ahead,” Mrs Garton said.

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2–48 Lord Shefﬁeld Circuit, Penrith Construction of 10 detached 2-storey dwellings (proposed Lots 179–182, 186,187,190–192), construction of 5 detached 3-storey dwellings (proposed Lots 181, 184, 183, 189 & 193), and construction of 1 x 3-storey dwelling with studio and strata subdivision (proposed Lot 178). Contact: Lauren Van Etten on 4732 8222 Closing Date: 26 October 2015

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received Development Applications in respect of the subject properties. The consent authority for these development applications is Penrith City Council.

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One of Penrith’s standout performers was the game’s first try scorer, Soni Luke, who took home the Jack Gibson Medal for Man of the Match. The 19-year-old local junior said it was an amazing feeling to win on rugby league’s biggest day. “It was a really good experience to play on Grand Final Day, it was such a relief when the siren went knowing all our hard work had paid off,” he said. “I’ve been lucky enough to be with Penrith since I was 12, getting here today has really been exciting and a dream come true. “We had team goals and really stuck to them all year. We pride ourselves on defence and I think that went a long way to winning the comp.” Coach Ciraldo agreed with his young hooker’s honour, saying it was thoroughly deserved. “I’ve known Soni for three or four years now. I was there when he lost an SG Ball Grand Final and saw how shattered he was,” he said. “I know how hard he works, he’s definitely one of my favourite players. He’s a massive footy head and he’ll make a good coach one day. He’s just a lovely kid.” Last Sunday’s win means Penrith has

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Soni Luke proudly displays the Jack Gibson Medal. Photo: Nathan Taylor won three consecutive lower grade premierships – the Holden Cup in 2013 and 2015 and the NSW Cup in 2014. Sunday was also a special day for Penrith junior Lachlan Coote, who starred in North Queensland’s thrilling first grade Grand Final victory.

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The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary ofﬁce hours, in the period from 12 October 2015 to 26 October 2015.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a

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 DA15/1107. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Mathew Rawson on 4732 7522. s Vince Morgan Surveyors Pty Ltd

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The above development determination/s may be inspected 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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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of public hearing planning proposal reclassifying certain public land in St Marys Town Centre Council has arranged an independently chaired public hearing for its proposal to reclassify certain public land in St Marys Town Centre. The land is generally located adjacent to the existing shopping centres in the Town Centre (Station Plaza and St Marys Village) and consists of open space and car parking. The land is already zoned to allow mixed-use development (residential, retail and business). The proposal recommends changing the classiﬁcation of the land from Community to Operational to prepare the land to allow Council to consider opportunities that will grow the Town Centre and implement the adopted St Marys Town Centre Strategy 2006. These opportunities include the sale, lease and/or development of the land, none of which can be considered if the land remains Community Land. The proposal was on public exhibition from 24 August to 21 September 2015 and the exhibition material remains available to view (by request) at Penrith Civic Centre or online at http://yoursaypenrith.com.au/StMarysTownCentre.

The process that Council must follow to exhibit and consider the proposal requires an independently chaired public hearing. The chair of the hearing will then provide Council with a report on the hearing, which will also be made public. The hearing will commence at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 21 October 2015 at St Marys Corner Community and Cultural Precinct. Please note the amendment of the original date and time for the hearing (13 October 2015 at 6pm) that was published on 25 September 2015. There may be additional sessions arranged subject to the number of people who wish to address the hearing. If you wish to address the hearing, you will need to register. This can be done by completing the form available on Council’s website or from our Penrith or St Marys ofﬁces and submitting it to Council by 5pm on 19 October 2015. Alternatively, you can call 4732 7703 to register. We will request advice on the approximate length of time people would like to speak to allow the hearing schedule to be arranged (a maximum of 15 minutes). You do not have to register to address the hearing, but priority will be given to people who do. In case it is relevant to whether you wish to speak or for how long, please note that the independent chair will also review all written submissions made in response to the recent public exhibition. The chair has also indicated he will welcome any written material provided at the hearing itself. If you have any queries about the public hearing or how to complete the registration form, please contact Matthew Rose on 4732 7703 or matthew.rose@penrith.city

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abor has launched a petition to save Kingswood TAFE and stop Government cuts. State Member for Londonderry, Prue Car and Shadow Ministers Adam Searle and Sophie Cotsis are seeking 10,000 signatures that will make sure the issue will be debated on the floor of Parliament. But State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has accused the Opposition of being dishonest with the community. Labor’s Duty MLC for Penrith, Mr Searle, said the Government is creating structural disincentives, leading to a future skills shortage. “This is a Government by the North Shore, for the North Shore. They just do not care about the people out here,” he said. “If we get 10,000 signatures, we can provoke a debate in the Lower House where the Government will actually have to respond to those concerns.” The petition calls on the Legislative Assembly to stop cuts to TAFE funding that Labor says are increasing fees, reducing enrolments, reducing the number of courses and sacking staff. “These cuts have been underway for

the last four years – over a billion dollars, 2,500 teachers less, 30,000 less students,” Mr Searle said. Ms Car made reference to a leaked cabinet document suggesting the Government will strip a further $63 million from TAFE buildings and shut down regional campuses. “These revelations came out under Freedom of Information, but the cuts to TAFE have been happening since the Government’s election in 2011,” she said. Ms Car holds grave concerns for the future of Kingswood TAFE that has provided thousands of locals with the skills they need to get a job. “TAFE students are worried they will not be able to continue with their studies, and that’s what I’m hearing from this community every day,” she said. “Student numbers at TAFE Colleges in western Sydney are falling every day and this is not acceptable.” But Mr Ayres said the NSW Government’s investment in VET and TAFE this financial year is 11 per cent higher than in 2010-11 under Labor. “With more money being invested in TAFE this year than in any year under Labor, perhaps they should spend more time being honest with the community,” he said.

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Your guide to a stereotypical summer The weather is getting hotter, and weâ€™ve compiled a list of things you can be sure to see this summer emperatures soared in Penrith and other areas of Sydney earlier this week, and with summer approaching weâ€™ve put together the Weekenderâ€™s Summer Stereotype guide â€“ to help you through the puns, predictabilities and clichĂŠs ahead. This is what you can expect to see this summer:

TV reporters in Penrith Throughout the summer, you can expect to see both major TV networks â€“ Channel 7 and Channel 9 â€“ present their weather bulletins live from Penrith. Apparently telling us how hot it was on a particular day has much more impact if itâ€™s done live at the scene of such heat, even though the hottest part of the day has come and gone by the time they go to air. If weâ€™re lucky, they might even talk to a couple of locals to confirm that it actually did feel hot. Prime locations for such reports will be Penrith Pools and the Nepean River. People surprised by how hot it is Expect people to talk to you about how hot it is, as if itâ€™s some sort of rare, unexpected event. Just like when winter reaches its coldest points in June and July, it seems we all have short-term memories about the weather patterns that come and go every single year. â€œHow hot is itâ€? will be the leading rhetorical question of the summer. Social mediaâ€™s bikini meltdown No longer is it about having a â€˜beach bodyâ€™, what girls are really preparing for this summer is a â€˜social media bodyâ€™. Go to the beach without your phone? Never! Expect to see your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts full of shots from Sydneyâ€™s beaches â€“ youâ€™ll see some of your friends in a whole new light. And there will be a significant variety too â€“ selfies, group shots, staged shots, filtered shots, non-filtered shots... the list goes on. The Daily Mail to be in overdrive The Daily Mail is surely putting on more staff to deal with the social media bikini phenomenon. Expect to see plenty of shots of celebri-

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enrith City Council has launched a new ambitious campaign to make sure Penrith’s voice is heard to get the most out of the new Badgerys Creek Airport. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said the airport construction and operation offers huge opportunities for Penrith and western Sydney, that need to be utilised. “Western Sydney is Australia’s fourth largest economic region and we agree, it deserves its own airport,” she said. “However it is the broader opportunities that flow from an airport that can really transform Penrith.” Cr McKeown said the airport needs to add jobs in western Sydney, and be supported by transport infrastructure, such as a rail link. “Already $3.6 billion has been directed to roads that will serve this city,” she said. “Now we are advocating for passenger rail to run from the airport to the Western Line and for that to be surrounded by innovative developments that are dense with jobs.” Since the Federal Government announced Badgerys Creek as the site

Council wants to have a say on issues surrounding a new airport at Badgerys Creek of Sydney’s second airport in April last year, Council has liaised with experts in environment, technical and aviation industries. Cr McKeown said over time, attitudes have changed toward the prospect of a second Sydney airport in the west.

“The tide has shifted since 1996 when local residents were strongly opposed to the airport,” she said. “The best opportunity to get benefits for our residents is by being at the table when decisions are being made.” Council has indicated key themes they

will advocate to the Federal Government, such as: A seat at the table: The ability to influence the planning of the airport and surrounding areas on behalf of our communities. Roads and trains: Vital road and rail infrastructure must be in place before the opening of the airport. Looking after our health and environment: Environmental and social impacts in the EIS must be addressed and managed to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community. Hear us on noise: The noise impacts on our community must be minimised and the Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995 must be amended to apply to both Sydney and the future airport. Show us the jobs and build our economy: The airport should create the number and type of jobs our community want, and drive economic development in western Sydney. Knowledge plus skills equals opportunities: Centres for learning, education and research should be established. An airport of the 21st Century: The western Sydney Airport should be an iconic site that delivers world’s best practice in access, employment and technology.

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Airport needs to deliver more Making sure the community’s voice is heard and Penrith receives more than just an airport is the aim of a targeted campaign by Council. We recognise there are huge opportunities for western Sydney and indeed, Penrith’s residents as a result of the airport construction and operation but this will only happen if it’s fully integrated and connected with the region. A new document ‘Western Sydney Airport – Maximising benefits, minimising impacts’ underpins the campaign and has already been provided to government agencies and representatives As Australia’s fourth largest economy, it makes sense for Western Sydney to have its own airport. However it is the broader opportunities that flow from an airport that can really transform Penrith. Council has argued the airport needs to be supported by transport infrastructure and create jobs in western Sydney. Already $3.6 billion has been directed to roads that will serve the airport but we need infrastructure spending to go further. We’re advocating for passenger rail to run from the airport to the Western

Line and the expediting of the Outer Sydney Orbital, connecting innovative developments that are dense with jobs, even before the airport opens. The Federal Government is expected to release the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in late October. We’ve joined with a number of other councils to fund an independent review of the EIS by experts in a range of fields including noise, social impacts and biodiversity and we’ll compile a detailed submission on behalf of our city. I encourage you to review the EIS for yourselves and also make a submission about any concerns you have – this is our opportunity to speak up. For more information about Western Sydney Airport go to the Federal Government’s dedicated site: www. westernsydneyairport.gov.au. For information on Council’s airportrelated activities see our website penrithcity.nsw.gov.au under Building & Development or search ‘airport’. To keep up to date, register for updates by emailing: airport@penrith.city

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“It’s exceptional for two reasons – that it occurred for three days in a row and because they occurred at the start of October,” she said. “It’s a bit early in October to see these warm days that you normally see later in October as our days get longer and we get more sunshine and more heating.” Monday heated up to 37.9 degrees before it peaked at 38.6 degrees on Tuesday. More warnings came from the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s Dr Bradley Forssman, who cautioned vulnerable groups in the community like seniors to do what they can to stay cool.

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he Nepean Domestic Violence Network has welcomed the Federal Government’s recent $100 million domestic violence package, that could extend current services and provide more technology to locals in need. Jane Gold, Manager at Penrith Women’s Health Centre (PWHC) said sadly, she doesn’t think funding will ever be enough, but this commitment is better than nothing. “Any money towards support services for domestic violence is gratefully accepted,” she said. Funding will go towards a variety of support and services to women such as trialing new technology, including GPS trackers on perpetrators and providing safer technology such as ‘safe phones’. Ms Gold said funding could allow the PWHC’s Nepean Domestic Violence Network to expand its current services to more women, and for longer. “We have some SOS devices but have to ‘play God’ and decide who gets it,” she said. “Women receive them for a period of three to six months, but if we had more

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Dance, drama, music, law, public speaking and debating, Italian, visual arts, and Indigenous studies will run on the day and are all on the plan to offer the students if the program goes ahead. Two students from eight local schools have been selected by their teachers to participate in the program with a total of 16 students and one teacher supervising in each workshop. Classroom teacher at Regentville Public School and team member of the culture team, Glyn Jones, said the program will be positive for the students. “I think it’s a fantastic concept,” Mr Jones said.

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he nominations are now open for the 2015 St Marys Local Area Command (LAC) Police Officer of the Year. The awards were launched on Tuesday morning with the community now able to nominate a police officer who they feel may have helped or done outstanding work for them or someone else. Designed to recognise the efforts of the police officers who work in the St Marys LAC, the awards night brings in over 200 guests each year and is always a fantastic evening. Community members are invited to nominate a police officer for a Community Award, with the officers at the station able to nominate each other for the Peer Award. Officers from St Marys Police Station, members from St Marys Rotary Club, Parliamentary members and sponsors of the awards dinner were all in attendance on Tuesday to officially launch the nomination period. “The enthusiasm for this campaign just continues to grow,” Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown said at the launch. “To the wonderful men and women in blue, I hope the Police Officer of the Year Awards gives you a sense of how much

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mu Heights Public School has proved they are ‘legendairy’, by winning a competition by Dairy Australia. On Wednesday, 12 Sydney schools battled it out to win the cash prize of $250 at the Sydney Picasso Cows 2015 school program. The 12 week program required students to paint a blank canvas of a life-sized, fibreglass cow into an impressive dairyrelated art work. The three themes, ‘Unbeatable Bones’,

‘Fuel for Life’ and ‘Farm to Plate’, aimed to help primary school children understand milk doesn’t just come from the supermarket. Emu Heights Public School Principal, Mike Prunty, said the children and Assistant Principal Kerri Rooney put a huge amount of work into the project. “It wasn’t a design task, they had to produce a learning journal about why they chose the designs they did in line with our theme, ‘Farm to Plate’,” he said. Mr Prunty said the cow will live in the school’s vegetable garden and pond area, and the prize money will go towards enhancing that area.

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esidents could contribute to saving thousands of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by selling their unused second fridge, and make $15 in the process. How? By participating in the NSW Government’s Fridge Buyback Scheme. The Scheme, now in its seventh year, makes it easier than ever for Penrith residents to save on their power bills by giving up their second fridge or upright freezer. Rene Hendriksen, Manager of Fridge Buyback, said every stakeholder involved

in the scheme benefits greatly, and most importantly, so does the environment. “Many people are running a second fridge or freezer that they don’t really need,” she said. “Fridge Buyback helps residents cut their energy bills, which also has a positive environmental impact by reducing carbon emissions.” Over time, the scheme has collected over 755 fridges in the Penrith Local Government Area, with an estimated 19,224 second fridges still sitting in residents’ homes. For more details, call 1800 708 401 to book or visit www.fridgebuyback.com.au.

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Penrith Council has accepted $1.1 million in grants from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). Each year, the RMS provides Road Funding Grants to councils, to assist with maintenance of regional roads, road safety and traffic issues. $500,000 will go towards the ‘Road Component’ for maintenance of regional roads in the Penrith Local Government Area, which is indexed at two per cent more than last year’s grant. A further $156,000 will go towards the ‘Supplementary Road Component’ of the grant, the same amount as last year, that will see the resurfacing of a section of Castlereagh Road. The third component is for ‘Traffic Facilities’. This $453,000 is also indexed at two per cent more than last year, and will be for the installation and maintenance of signs and lines on local and regional roads. Council received three submissions from The Smith Family, Thorndale Foundation and State-wide Services Australia during the public exhibition of its draft Charity Clothing Bins policy. Council proposed minor changes to the draft policy following these submissions, adopted these changes and thanked these organi-

sations for their submissions. Such changes include the clarification of charities as the owner/operator and the ability to be able to endorse second parties on their behalf. Council committed to distributing bins across the city equally, and will use their discretion in the approval process of what organisation gets their bin where. Councillors have deferred a decision to award a landscaping company in Seven Hills a tender to construct a sports field and infrastructure at Glenmore Park. The second stage of construction was to be awarded to Landscape Solutions Pty Ltd for almost $1.3 million, but Councillor Bernard Bratusa disagreed. Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Cr Bratusa’s suggestion to defer the report, and said he wanted it to come back to a briefing. “We should be supporting local businesses instead of those outside [the city],” he said. Two Penrith Businesses, Josa Constructions Pty Ltd and JK Williams Contracting Pty Ltd submitted tenders, but were unsuccessful. Councillors will now discuss further who should be awarded the tender for the work.

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wo high school friends have managed to track down almost 100 people from their graduating class at St Dominic’s College and will mark 20 years since graduation with a reunion. The graduating class of 1995 will be getting together at the end of the month thanks to fellow students, Luke Swannell and Dane Blom. “I just posted a throwaway comment on Facebook about the idea of a reunion and it kind of just got legs from there,” Mr Swannell said. “It will be good to catch up and just the fact we have been able to track down these people is a really cool thing,” Mr Blom added. The pair say that they have used

social media to track down their old class mates, with around 60 people still unable to be contacted. Mr Swannell said his memories from school are about how much the teachers cared about the students. “You look back and know that you never really wanted to be there at the time but you realise now what a great school it was and is,” he said. “I was a bit of a rat bag myself and didn’t really turn up to class much but I remember my year coordinator actually turning up on my door step to take me to school personally. “It just demonstrates the mentality they had and how much they actually care about the students.” If you were part of the class of 1995 you can contact Luke Swannell on 0403 871 150. The reunion will be held at St Marys Leagues Club on October 31.

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Prostate cancer support Monday, October 19

The next meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be at 6.30pm on Monday, October 19 at Nepean Hospital. The group’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 7pm that evening as well. All meetings are available to males and their partners who are seeking information on this cancer, and who live in the Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. Come along and experience the caring and benefits offered by the support group.

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The Great Western Male Choir is looking for new members as they have been booked for five gigs to sing over the Christmas break during the Carols. If this sounds like something you would be good at, you can call John on 9673 2106 or on 0400 397 321. For more information, visit www.greatwesternmalechoir.com.

Cardiac Support Group Annual dinner tickets on sale

The Nepean Blue Mountains Cardiac Support Group (NBMCSG) are reminding the community not to miss out on a ticket to their annual dinner. Held at the Emu Plains Sporting Club on Leonay Parade, an auction will be held on the night with around $3,000 worth of items up for grabs. All funds raised will be going back to the NBMCSG so they can continue the work they carry out for the cardiac unit at Nepean Hospital. A two-course meal is included in the ticket purchase as well as a fun night out for everyone. It will be held on Friday, October 16 at 6pm. Ticket sales end today, October 9 and are just $30 per person. You can contact Lori on 0431 434 431 or Eddy on 0411 267 792 to book your place.

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Sunday, October 18 It’s free, it’s fun and it’s on next weekend at Warragamba. This year’s DamFest will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 10am to 4pm at Warragamba Recreation Centre. The fantastic family day includes live entertainment, helicopter joy flights, market stalls, chainsaw displays, farms and animal displays, amusements, rides and more. There is no charge for people to attend the day. For more information call 4774 1273 or visit www.damfest.org.au.

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Government grant helps WestCare continue vital services WestCare Community Services now have five commercial refrigeration units thanks to a NSW Government grant. Westcare Assistant Director, Andrew Paech, said the $14,513 grant has tripled the Emergency Relief Service’s storage capacity for fresh and frozen food. “This has become increasingly important at a time when more families in challenging situations are turning to us for assistance,” he said. WestCare were able to increase the number of refrigeration units purchased from two to five – three freezers and two fridges, all 1335 litre glass door units – after some generous pricing from the manufacturer. Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres was delighted to recommend WestCare for funding. “These additional units will enable them to continue providing their services to the Penrith community,” he said. WestCare have been helping people in Penrith for over 30 years and are local charity partners of Foodbank, Oz Harvest and Sydney Direct Fresh Produce.

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Aussie Arms is Penrith to the core Through many owners and generations, the Australian Arms Hotel has served the people of Penrith well. Dale Drinkwater takes a look back at its very special history in the local area... The first Australian Arms Hotel building before being demolished in 1940. Exact date unknown. Photo: Penrith City Library

espite a high turnover of owners since its beginning prior to 1860, the Australian Arms Hotel has been an icon in Penrith, where people would gather, see friends

and have a drink. And even today, in 2015, it remains one of the most recognisable and popular hotels in Penrith. Since the early 1800s, the first inns in the Penrith district provided an important service to convicts, soldiers and settlers who worked hard and relieved their dreariness with alcohol. During this time, travelling was slow, and local hotels and inns would provide news and information to people who could travel no more than 30 kilometres a day. By 1825, licensees were required to provide accommodation to travellers, and by 1830 legally had to keep an oil lamp burning outside from sundown to sunrise. However, the most important service of hotels and inns was the sale of liquor.

After World War II, Penrith grew quickly. Hotels in the area grew not only in size, but in numbers, and with that came the Australian Arms Hotel. There is speculation that the site close to the corner on Castlereagh Street North (Lawson Street) and High Street, Penrith, was first occupied by a man by the name of Hogan. As early as 1860, Hogan ran a business on the site, then left the area to prospect for gold. A man named Thomas Andrews then opened a butcher shop in High Street and in 1974 opened a hotel, also known as a public house, beside it on the corner. It is suggested Mr Andrews saw the profitability in a public house, and became the first licensee of the Australian Arms Hotel. Mr Andrews owned and operated the hotel for almost 20 years before passing away in 1877, ironically from liver congestion. From then, his wife Harriet Andrews kept ownership of the hotel and by the late 1890s it was so popular, Mrs Andrews facilitated the construction of a whole new building on the site.

At the time, a woman was allowed to be licensee of a hotel, but she had to have a man manage the bar. However, Mrs Andrews’ health also began to deteriorate, and after suffering a severe case of gangrene, she passed away in 1901. In the last two years of her life, Mrs Andrews had a man named Percy Hallett lease the hotel, who at the time advertised it as ‘accommodation with civility and attention’. After Mrs Andrews’ death, the new owner, Mr A Roberts, and new licensee Mr Aughey, had the hotel thoroughly renovated and refitted in 1908. In the 15 years between 1912 and 1927, the hotel changed licensees six times, with several licensees only running the hotel for around a year each. During this time between 1919 and 1955, hotels had to close at 6pm, and only genuine travellers from at least 50 kilometres outside the area were allowed to be drinking in the hotel after that time. However, this law benefited Penrith that was situated the perfect distance from Sydney city for drinkers who wanted a

night out, and the Australian Arms Hotel continued to prosper. After 1927, the hotel had many owners before Frances Fulton purchased it in 1939. Upon purchasing, the ‘Licensing Board’ demanded that Mrs Fulton completely pull down the hotel that was in disrepair and rebuild from scratch. At the time, the hotel had seven bedrooms, with no hot water and no shower cubicles. One wall was damp, several rooms’ floors were decayed and dust was rampant through the wooden ceilings. Mrs Fulton reluctantly had the premises rebuilt, and continued to trade until 1960 when she sold it to Tooheys Pty Ltd. In 2002, the hotel was taken over by a syndicate between Anne and Jan Quinn, Ricky and Kaylie Stuart and Vicky Creary. To this day, under new owners, Peter and Matthew McCoy, the Australian Arms Hotel is still serving its community the same way it did when it first opened. It still offers a place where friends can gather and have a drink in the cool, to escape Penrith’s heat after a long hot day of work in the summer sun.

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ou may know of people who seem to always have someone or something to blame for their circumstances or problems. Those same people are likely to be quite negative about life in general, seeing situations from a ‘glass half empty’ perspective. In business, this is an especially detrimental attitude to have. It is a path to nowhere. Blaming staff, partners, or external factors on the lack of success in your business means you are not taking responsibility. Although it can be tempting, and even perhaps seem logical, to blame others, what you are doing is subconsciously affirming that you are not accountable for what happens in your business. A better way to operate is to take responsibility for whatever happens in your business: the good and the bad. Constructively ask “How can we do this better in the future?” and “How can we correct this?”. You will always find an action you can take to make a situation better for the future. Learn from negative experiences and

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hen talking to cou nt r y music icon Lee Kernag h a n about his latest album ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’, there’s a strong sense of the responsibility that comes with such a project. “It took two years of research,” Lee explains. “We worked very closely with the historical department at the Australian War Memorial just to ensure the authenticity of everything that had been written and recorded.” The idea for the album came to Lee a few years ago after a visit to the Australian War Memorial, where he explored archival material which led to a deeper understanding of the individual stories of those involved in conflicts throughout history. “As I was reading the letters I was absolutely overcome with emotion, reading the words of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and the nurses and their families,” he said. “I think it was at that point that the idea to adapt their words, their honest noble words, to music began.” The album, which was released this year and coincided with the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, reached number one on the ARIA charts and Lee admits that he wasn’t surprised by the overwhelmingly positive reaction. “It was wonderful to see the nation

embrace the album the way they did, but I wouldn’t have expected anything less,” he said. “All we ever wanted to do was honour our servicemen and women, and take people on a journey from the landing at Gallipoli right through to the war in Afghanistan.” But for Lee these are not so much songs of war, but songs of family, love and mateship. “It could have been a big flag waving exercise but it’s not,” he said. “This is just about real people, real lives, real families, their letters and their personal experiences and there’s so much power and emotion especially when you know every single word is true.” Lee is currently on the road with ‘The Songs and the Stories in Concert’ tour which will see him take the music of ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ to audiences for the first time. The show is divided into two parts, with part one featuring some of Lee’s most important songs and the stories behind them, while part two will feature the songs of ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ brought to life with the aid of theatrical lighting and a large video screen. So far the reception to the live shows has been overwhelming for Lee, who is one of Australia’s most loved country music stars. “It’s been an amazing reaction, very powerful,” he said. “There’s been the odd tear here and there, but I think overwhelmingly it’s uplifting. I think everybody who sees the show feels uplifted and proud and very grateful to live in this great country of ours.” Of course for Lee there’s still that lingering feeling that this is more than just an album tour.

“I think that everybody involved in the touring, production, my band, my crew, myself, everybody feels that we’re privileged to be a part of something that is so much bigger than any one of us,” he said. 2015 has been a busy year for Lee, who also released his first book Boy From The Bush, taking readers on a journey through his life behind the hit songs. “There’s been some highs, some lows and a few catastrophes along the way but all in all it’s been an incredible ride and it was great to be able to write about it,” he said.

Lee is currently working on a new album with his inspiration this time coming from a bar on the other side of the country. “‘The Spirit of the Anzacs’ album was born at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, my new album was born in the carpark of the Iron Clad Hotel in Marble Bar, Western Australia,” he said. Lee Kernaghan will be performing at the Evan Theatre on Friday, November 13 at 8pm. Tickets are $61.50. To purchase tickets visit penrith.panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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he Joan’s 2015 Richard Bonynge Piano Series will have its final show this month, and it’s clear they’ve saved the best till last. Come Saturday, October 17 The Joan stage will be set with six grand pianos which will be expertly played by some of Australia’s best pianists including Stephanie McCallum, Ian Munro, Clemens Leske, Tamara Cislowska, Gabriella Smart and Neal Peres Da Costa. This amazing performance will include Ravel’s Bolero along with works by Elena Kats-Chernin and Percy Grainger.

‘Six Grands’ will showcase pianos from The Joan’s collection, which includes eight grands, with the centrepiece being the Imperial Bösendorfer, known as the Rolls Royce of pianos. The Richard Bonynge Piano Series has been a hit with audiences, offering beautiful music plus post-show receptions where guests can talk to the artists while enjoying complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Grab your tickets now as this is your last chance to experience this amazing series for the year. ‘Six Grands’ will be on at The Joan on Saturday, October 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $45-$50. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan. com.au or call 4723 7600.

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o you love being scared? Then you’ll want to grab the latest season of ‘American Horror Story’ when it comes to Blu-ray and DVD this month. ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ is the terrifying fourth season of the hit show, which was recently honoured with two Primetime Emmy Awards. This series takes viewers to Jupiter, Florida where it’s 1952 and a troupe of curiosities has just made its way into the sleepy hamlet. Their arrival coincides with the appearance of a dark entity that terrorises the townsfolk and freaks. ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ follows the performers as they try to survive this horrifying American carny experience. Both the Blu-ray and DVD contain special features including ‘Getting Freaky: A Peek Inside The Tent’. The DVD content is uncut, so there’s a whole heap of new material. It’s also a great chance to catch-up before this month’s launch of Season 5. ‘American Horror Story: Freakshow’ (Season 4) is available on Blu-ray and DVD from Thursday, October 8. The Weekender has five American Horror Story: Freakshow (Season 4) DVDs to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘HORROR’ to competitions@ westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, October 14. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/15/00066. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

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Ê SBS is set to launch a fourth channel, dedicated entirely to food. The unnamed channel will be available on SBS3 in November. As the first free-to-air channel dedicated to food, it will feature “a smorgasbord of food, cooking and travel programs inspired by food, handpicked from around the world, alongside some of the network’s much-loved, locally made shows”. Ê Rumours are rife that former Seven News anchor Chris Bath could be pursuing international TV opportunities. It’s understood she was in London last week to meet with potential broadcasters including CNN.

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n exciting new era for choir is coming to Penrith. On Monday, October 12, the Creative Fringe will host their ‘Sydney Fringe Voices’ launch party to celebrate a new take on the traditional choir – that requires no singing experience. American-born Lisa Finn-Powell taught choir in London for 10 years, and after moving to Glenmore Park, wanted to share her enthusiasm and expertise with locals. The night will be free, whether people choose to join the choir or not, and everyone can enjoy drinks, nibblies, harmonies and music from 7pm to 9pm. For more info, contact Ms FinnPowell on 0424 466 823 or join the Sydney Fringe Voices on Facebook .

café resembling the fictional Central Perk from the hit sitcom is currently on show in Sydney. It’s located at Hyde Park until Sunday, October 18. Patrons can have their photo taken on the famous ‘Friends’ couch, grab a free cup of coffee and win prizes. Don’t miss it!

Ê Still on ‘Friends’, and former cast member David Schwimmer, who played the hilarious Ross, has joined the cast of UK sitcom ‘Morning Has Broken’. The six part comedy also stars Julia Davis as Gail Sinclair, the ‘Queen of Daytime’ and star of ‘Good Morning with Gail Sinclair’. Schwimmer will play an American producer brought in to try and save the floundering show. Interestingly, Schwimmer’s former ‘Friends’ cast mate Matt LeBlanc has also found success in the UK with comedy ‘Episodes’. Ê Former MTV host Ruby Rose will be back on the channel soon to co-host the ‘2015 MTV EMAs’ in Milan, alongside Ed Sheeran. The ‘EMAs’ will be broadcast live on MTV on Monday, October 26 at 6am. Ê Netflix has picked up the streaming rights to three new titles including ‘Jane the Virgin’, ‘Zoo’ and ‘Colony’.

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Rated M // KATE REID ‘San Andreas’ gives a terrifying look at what might happen if the San Andreas fault, which runs through Los Angeles and San Francisco, started to shift. It begins with an earthquake that destroys the Hoover Dam and what follows is the mother of all earthquakes and a tsunami to match. Ray Gaines (Dwayne Johnson) is a Los Angeles Fire Department Air Rescue pilot who, along with his ex-wife, must race to save his daughter before the city is totally destroyed. ‘San Andreas’ is your typical blockbuster movie, packed full of action, amazing special effects and characters that are a little too one dimensional, which is understand-

able when all they do is spend most of the movie running and screaming. Still, this was a fun flick, and those who love blockbusters will find plenty to enjoy in this two hour action packed ride. Dwayne Johnson is the perfect hero, believably bad ass and very charismatic and is supported by a talented cast including Carla Gugino as his ex and Paul Giamatti as a Caltech seismologist. Yes, some of the action sequences are far from believable but we don’t really watch films like this for their realism, do we? Enjoy it as part of a movie night with friends.

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Dodge and Burn // KATE REID The dirty blues/rock of The Dead Weather is back with the band’s third release ‘Dodge and Burn’. Headed by rocker Alison Mosshart and featuring Jack (of all trades) White, The Dead Weather have found a nice little niche for themselves in among the pale, watered down rock that’s currently being pumped into the airwaves. Mosshart once again weaves her magic with dark and angsty vocals which take centre stage supported by the fuzz and heavy distortion of Dean Fertita on guitar and solid rhythm work from bassist Jack Lawrence and Jack White on drums. Though he mostly takes a back seat to Mosshart’s role as frontwoman, White does lend his unique vocals to tracks like the slightly menacing ‘Three Dollar Hat’. Once again The Dead Weather have produced a killer album. It’s not surprising though, with the combined talents of the musicians involved.

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It’s a smart movie and is well thought out in terms of how Watney thinks about his survival while he’s on Mars all alone. The dialogue gets a bit heavy and is sometimes hard to understand when it comes to the scientific talk as it moves at a fast pace, meaning you have to really pay attention to understand it. Matt Damon is a standout in every one of his scenes. His performance is made even more special by the fact that he is in most of his scenes alone, with nobody to bounce off. The cast all worked well together and make you believe that they really are the team at NASA, similar to the impact a movie like ‘Apollo 13’ had. As with all space movies, the writers and directors have taken a little bit of liberty at times and it does make you cringe a little, but it’s a minor flaw in an otherwise sensational flick. It’s a long waiting game but one worth sticking around for to see exactly how the team of experts and astronauts work together to bring this one man home. You won’t regret catching this one.

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Monday’s Sun/Uranus opposition ignites your impulsively dare-devil side but slow down [and calm down] otherwise you’ll come a cropper! Aries are fiercely independent souls but sometimes it’s wonderful to ask for help, as it gives others the opportunity to show how much they really care.

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Mercury connects with Saturn on Tuesday, so use your clever mind to solve a problem, tackle a puzzle or uncover a mystery. All types of education and study are also favoured. When it comes to a professional project or a domestic issue, aim to be creative rather than confused. Motivation and focus are unusually high.

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Stylish Librans have a passion for fashion [like famous fellow Libran fashionistas like Oscar Wilde, Catherine Deneuve and even Kim Kardashian]. Monday night’s New Moon is in your sign so it’s the perfect time for a hot new hairstyle, a marvellous makeup makeover or a creative wardrobe revamp.

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Lions start the week feeling restless [and rather reckless] but don’t let unpredictable moods alienate you from family and friends. If you tune into the harmonious vibes of the Libran New Moon, you’ll find calm cooperation will get you a lot further than feisty fireworks! Work and finances are favoured on Friday.

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Get talking with a disgruntled family member, as the New Moon encourages you to see things from their perspective. It’s also a wonderful week to play Domestic Diva as you clean, dust, de-clutter, and tweak the feng-shui in your home. Motivation will be very high on the weekend.

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You’re in the mood for some serious contemplation and soul-searching. A fresh start is likely in an important area of your life, as your intuition points you in the right direction. Friday’s fabulous Mars/Pluto trine helps you communicate with others in profound ways, as your persuasive powers are boosted.

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Is your peer group too small and limited? Are you still socialising with the same old crowd? The New Moon encourages you to extend your network of local friends and international contacts. Then Mercury links up with Saturn which steadies your mercurial mind; boosts concentration; and sharpens your eye for hidden details.

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Are there too many chiefs and not enough Indians in your world? You love to call the shots, but cooperation and compromise are the keys to interacting with others this week. And are you getting the results you want at work? If not, then some adjustments are needed, as the New Moon activates your career zone.

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virus, so it is a serious problem locally. What does FIV do to a cat? Infected cats may appear normal for years, however, infection eventually leads to a state of immune deficiency – this means that the immune system is unable to protect against infections to its full capacity. Normal bugs that are found in the environment can cause

severe illness in cats that have a weakened immune system. These secondary infections are generally responsible for many of the diseases associated with FIV. Can I prevent my cat from becoming infected? Yes! The best way to make sure your cat does not become infected is by preventing exposure to the virus – the easiest way to do this is by keeping cats indoors and away from potentially infected neighbourhood cats. A series of vaccinations are also available to help and prevent FIV infections but these vaccinations do not guarantee 100 per cent protection, so preventing exposure is still important even for vaccinated cats. What happens if FIV is not diagnosed and treated? Without close monitoring and treatment, secondary infections that occur as a consequence of FIV can progress to life threatening conditions. Additionally, cats with FIV can develop various forms of cancer, blood diseases or kidney failure. It is very important to monitor for symptoms and to act on any suspicions you may have about your cat. If you have any questions about the health of your cat, please contact us on 4731 3055.

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• Makes it easier to identify and charge Australians who have been engaged in terrorist activities overseas; • Allows the suspension of a person’s passport for 14 days if they are suspected of terrorist activity; • Makes it an offence to travel to a declared area of terrorist activity without a valid reason; • Makes it an offence to advocate terrorism; • Makes it easier for authorities to put in place preventative detention orders to prevent terrorist activity; • Allows the suspension of welfare payments for people assessed as a serious threat. Stage 3: • Requires telecommunications companies (telcos) to retain customer’s phone and computer metadata for two years; • Requires telcos to keep information such as phone numbers, length of phone calls and email addresses etc. • Requires telcos to give Security Agencies access to this data if they can make a case that it is reasonably necessary in the course of an investigation.

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The innocuous piece of plastic is your extravagant best friend at the mall, encouraging you to buy a new pair of shoes, telling you how good you look in those earrings, fulfilling your wildest shopping dreams with a simple swipe. However, come bill day, your dear companion reveals its true colours, silently mocking your financial decisions as you scramble to make payments on interest-heavy invoices. A credit card is a powerful tool but, as Spiderman can tell you, with great power comes great responsibility, and those who are not financially level-

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Reid NUTRITION

Next week is National Nutrition Week, Nutrition Australia’s annual awareness campaign, and this year’s focus is on fruit and vegetables. Unfortunately when it comes to fruit and vegetable intake we as Australians are doing pretty poorly. 95 per cent of us don’t reach the recommended five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit per day, with the average Australian eating less than half this amount. Those who are looking to increase their intake can register for the ‘Try for 5’

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POSITIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT GLENMORE PARK

We are a Penrith-based business that is rapidly expanding due to a number of new government & corporate contracts which allow us to provide a number of job opportunities for local people to join our busy team. Are you looking for work based close to home? Do you have trades skills that fit our roles? Looking for a challenge and IMMEDIATE START? Send your resume now to hr@hix.com.au or call 4721 7500 for more information.

Fire Services Technicians

Maintenance Electrician

We require a Licensed Electrician with experience in maintenance, repairs & fault finding to join our team. Duties will involve Programmed Electrical Maintenance and a range of repairs & installs. Whilst we are based in Penrith, work will extend across the Sydney Metro area and will include most work between Parramatta & the city centre. Hours will vary and will include some very early starts (to deal with traffic & client requirements). You will be meticulous in your work, have good customer service skills & be willing to use a Smartphone as a part of our Electronic Job Management process.

1. The proposed works include upgrades to the existing service capacity of the site. Works include upgrades to existing and new on-site technologies and associated ancillary works. 2. Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as Exempt Development under Clause 116 and Schedule 3A, Exempt and Complying Development in Relation to Telecommunications Facilities, of State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 based on the description above. 3. Further information can be obtained from Jodie Leeds, (02) 9300 1718, jodiel@cpsglobal.com, and at www.rfnsa.com.au, RFNSA reference number 2745010.

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We are seeking EXPERIENCED Fire Services Technicians to join our PENRITH-BASED team to carry out all aspects of Essential Fire Services testing, inspection, maintenance and repairs AND fault finding in relation to Fire Detection system Installations & EWIS systems for a range of clients including Local Councils, Strata Clients, commercial and industrial. MUST have a sound knowledge of and experience in the above areas and a clear understanding & willingness to follow the relevant Australian Standards & Building Codes relating to the Industry and all aspects of Work Health and Safety.

As part of a national infrastructure sharing project Optus and Vodafone plan to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at Glenmore Park Town Centre, 1 Town Terrace, Glenmore Park, New South Wales, 2745

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he 2015 Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show will have more entertainment and attractions than ever before, with activities designed for the whole family. The 4WD and Adventure Shows are famous for being the place to go for all the latest gear. Camper trailers, caravans, new model SUVs and 4WDs, camping gear, 4WD accessories, fishing gear

and so much more – all in the one spot. Show Director Peter Woods said the Show has always been a fun, family day out; and that in 2015, the Show will have even more on offer. “The Show is designed so that you can spend the day checking out all the new products and grabbing yourself a bargain; but at the same time there’s a huge variety of

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