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This is your first look at a new fast food hub on Castlereagh Road in Penrith that will open within months, featuring new Starbucks and Oporto stores.

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TREE FIGHT Protecting history SEE PAGE 5

RESPECT Lest We Forget SEE PAGE 19

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Petition launched to fix intersection in Londonderry where lives have been lost EMILY FESZCZUK

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ondonderry residents are calling on authorities to fix a notorious accident spot in the local area before more lives are lost.

Local residents Alana Wilson and Aaron Pentecost were recently in an accident at the Londonderry Road intersection with The Driftway, and have launched a petition to improve safety at the site.

The intersection is a high traffic area frequently used by large trucks and is known for being dangerous with accidents occurring regularly including fatalities in 2014 and 2017.

Mr Pentecost believes there are major issues with the intersection that need to be addressed.

“In the accident I had it was 4.30 in the afternoon, the other driver wanted to get home so was impatient trying to get across the intersection looking left and right but not straight ahead and tried to dart across as it is very busy,’’ Mr Pentecost said.

“It is such a straight long road at 80km/h, so you do get a little bit of tunnel vision. A roundabout would give you something to go around and slow down for, which could prevent accidents.”

Contributing to the issue is mixed

Prue Car, Alana Wilson and Councillor Aaron Duke at the intersection this week responsibility for the road, with the RMS controlling Londonderry Road, Hawkesbury Council controlling The Driftway and Penrith Council contributing to maintenance.

An RMS spokesperson said that the NSW Government provided Hawkesbury City

Assault case moves to District Court, accused all out on bail ALENA HIGGINS

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ll five defendants accused of brutally assaulting two men in a Penrith car park earlier this year are now at liberty, despite two previously being denied bail.

Wendell Milgate, 20, and Byron Donovan, 19, fronted Penrith Local Court as free men last Friday, having been granted bail on April 3 and March 26 respectively, according to court records.

The pair was previously bail refused on February 7, four days after the group allegedly set upon Shannan Rushworth and Tyson Gampe in the Panthers McDonald’s car park about 1.30am on February 3.

Milgate’s brothers Mitchell, 19, and Blake, 22, as well as another co-accused Dean Hooper, 22, also faced court last Friday.

The court heard the Director of Public Prosecutions has taken carriage of the matters, meaning the fate of the men will be determined in the District Court rather than the Local Court.

Their matters were adjourned to May 3 to enable prosecutors to obtain medical material.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen recom-

mended they engage solicitors in the meantime.

“The court would strongly advise you to get some legal representation before the next court date,” he said, noting they were facing very serious charges.

Rushworth, a father - of - two from Kingswood, was knocked unconscious and his head was allegedly stomped on during the attack, which left him with bleeding to the brain.

Gampe was also attacked during the brawl, sustaining less severe injuries.

Donovan, who is legally represented, was granted access to subpoenaed CCTV footage from Panthers during his mention.

The St Clair resident and Wendell, of Glenmore Park, face the most serious charges, including one count each of ‘cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent’.

The other men, also from Glenmore Park, are charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company’ and ‘affray’, while Hooper faces a single count of ‘affray’.

Rushworth’s supporters were in court to hear the proceedings.

More from Penrith Local Court: See pages 16-17.

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Council with funding in 2016-2017 as part of the NSW Government’s Safer Roads Program.

This was used to install vehicle activated signs on The Driftway to alert motorists of the upcoming stop signs.

Jeff Organ, Director of Infrastructure

Services for Hawkesbury City Council, said Council has been seeking to improve the safety of the intersection for years, given the number of serious accidents that have occurred.

They approached the RMS in 2015 for a review, which lead to the funding to upgrade the signage.

“Council has again requested Roads and Maritime Services review the safety and functionality of the intersection and, in particular, revisit the possibility of providing intersection control at this location such as a roundabout or traffic signals,’’ Mr Organ said.

Mr Pentecost said the signs are not enough and politics should be forgotten so a resolution can be found.

Recently re- elected Londonderry MP Prue Car agrees.

“This is clearly an increasingly dangerous spot here, it is a spot of major incidents but no one in the government will take responsibility, it isn’t good enough,” she said.

“Bureaucracy should not be resulting in people dying because no one can work out who is going to fix the road.”

To sign the petition, visit www.change. org/p/hawkesbury-council-penrithcouncil-change-for-londonderry-rd-anddrift-way-intersection.

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Protests, football and records

Issue 1397

Protests achieve opposite result Protests can be passionate, gamechanging and inspirational.

But if they are not intelligently planned and are ignorant in their very nature, they can be nothing but disruptive, pointless and frustrating.

I’m not totally outraged or against the animal rights protests that took place this week, although I do believe they probably fit into the second sentence of this column and not the first.

Australians have a right to protest – and what a wonderful right it is – and there is no question that animal welfare is a very important issue.

But I’ve never quite understood the protests that are designed to cause as much traffic disruption as possible; via an odd thought process that the more you annoy people, the more they are likely to pay attention to your cause.

Surely, the opposite actually occurs.

More concerning than the protests this week is the angry approach many extreme vegan groups are taking at farms, restaurants and abattoirs not only in Australia, but around the world.

Shoving your beliefs and ideals down somebody’s throat will get you nowhere, nor will destroying the lives of people who are working long hours and not necessarily doing anything that contravenes the laws of the country.

We live in a world full of choice, and while it’s important that we consider the welfare of all animals, it is equally important we respect those we live alongside, including those who choose to eat meat.

Those who protested this week will likely be very proud of themselves, but I doubt they did their cause any real good.

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“Lawsons will close for the last time, ending an incredible 55-year history in Sydney”

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All of that spells trouble for the A - League, which has witnessed a dramatic fall in viewership this season.

Last Saturday just 10,000 people tuned in to watch the Wanderers v Newcastle match at McDonald Jones Stadium.

That is a diabolical figure. To put it into perspective, 24-times more people were watching the NRL clash between the Cowboys and Raiders at the same time.

The A- League is expanding next year and will now have three teams in Sydney and three in Melbourne. Officials must surely be nervous about the likelihood of success surrounding that expansion.

The A- League is at a dangerous crossroads, with a very clouded future.

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Famous store to close its doors For years the 7.33am ‘country’ train from Penrith to Central was a regular trip every Saturday morning for my late father and I. Along with his brother Noel, we’d head into the city to catch a movie, have lunch and, perhaps most importantly, visit the many record stores that littered the Sydney CBD. There was Time Warp, Martin’s, Red Eye, Ashwoods and Lawsons. All had hidden gems desperate to be found, and the discovery of a rare LP or a CD you’d be been after was met with sheer joy.

After that it was on to HMV’s flagship Pitt Street store. In the days before the Internet was common in every household, there was genuine excitement when a new VHS or CD was released – very rarely did you know about it before hitting the store.

Times have changed, of course. Time Warp, Martin’s, Ashwoods and HMV are now confined to history.

Red Eye still exists, and by all reports, is going strong.

Later this month, Lawsons will close for the last time, ending an incredible 55-year history in Sydney.

Anyone who has visited Lawsons over the years would know just how special it has been to record collectors across multiple generations.

When it closes for the final time on April 27, it will take a slice of Sydney’s retail heart with it.

I’m planning one final visit – unfortunately without my Dad – over the next few weeks to say goodbye. Anyone who has ever stepped foot inside Lawsons should do the same.

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Conservationists urge caution as major road upgrade threatens local history NICOLA BARTON

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arge trees in the path of the Mulgoa and Castlereagh Road upgrade have been bulldozed, a victim of muchneeded progress.

The trees, which lined Mulgoa Road between Union Road and Museum Drive, have been removed to make way for stage one of the corridor widening project.

Conservationists are now fighting harder than ever to stop any further destruction as part of the road upgrade, particularly when it comes to the 200- year- old gum trees near the Grey Gums Hotel.

Whilst the recently removed trees were planted and not of the same heritage as those near the Grey Gums, President of the Mulgoa Valley Landcare Group Lisa Harold feared it was the starting gun for even more habitat destruction.

“It’s like holding back the tide trying to stop the destruction of our mature gum trees across western Sydney, it’s almost impossible,” she said.

“I don’t think people really consider what the landscape will look like once they are all gone, people will absolutely be gobsmacked by the hardness of concrete and buildings. It does really leave a void in the landscape that can’t be replaced.”

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Fears for beloved trees

Cumberland Land Conservancy President Wayne Olling with Mulgoa Valley Landcare Group President Lisa Harold at Grey Gums On Monday, members from the Mulgoa Valley Landcare Group and Cumberland Land Conservancy met with representatives from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) at the Grey Gums site to plea for the protection of the remaining trees during stage two of the construction.

“All we hear about is the heat island effect of western Sydney and the scorching temperatures, trees serve a genuine

amenity purpose and I think people will be devastated when they actually realise what’s going on,” Ms Harold said.

A spokesperson from the RMS said the removal of the trees between Union Road and Museum Drive was unavoidable.

“New trees and vegetation will be planted once all major work on this section of the upgrade is completed,” the spokesperson said.

A number of new options to reduce impact to the gum trees further down the road are being considered by the RMS. Once further work is carried out, the preferred option will be presented to the community in the submissions report which is expected to be available in the second half of this year.

Ms Harold urged the community to stay across the issue.

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Federal Government commits $250,000 to fix dangerous Cranebrook intersection NICOLA BARTON

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major upgrade of the notorious Andrews Road / Greygums Road intersection at Cranebrook will be complete within the next three months.

The Federal Government will commit $250,000 to the project after four tragic accidents occurred at the intersection in the space of five years.

As part of the Black Spot Program, the upgrades will see the construction of a round-a-bout to ensure drivers’ safety in the future.

On Tuesday, Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh met with Western Sydney Senator Marise Payne and Mayor Ross Fowler to discuss the project.

Ms McIntosh said the intersection of Andrews Road and Greygums Road, which carries about 8,000 vehicles each day, will be made safer thanks to the investment.

“Road crashes place major emotional and economic strains on all affected communities, but particularly the families and friends of the victims,” she said.

“None of these projects would be delivered without the community’s vital input and I’d encourage all residents and motorists in the region to nominate projects for future funding rounds.”

The Federal Government is providing $744.5 million to the Black Spot Program between 2013- 14 and 2021- 22 to improve road safety across the nation.

Senator Payne said upgrading black spots helps save lives.

“Upgrading this pinch point to include a new intersection will improve traffic flow and safety, which will mean commuters can get home sooner and safer,” she said.

As part of the project, the Federal Government has been consulting with Penrith City Council to gain an understanding of which spots residents are most concerned about.

Cr Fowler said he was pleased to see work progressing on the intersection to ensure community members are safe.

“It’s important to minimise these black spots for our community to move about our city in a safe manner,” he said.

“I commend the Federal Government and the work of Senator Payne in securing these grants for the Penrith community and their continued support of road safety improvements.”

Work is expected to be complete by the middle of the year.

For more information on the Government’s Black Spot Program or to nominate a black spot, visit investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/blackspots.

Melissa McIntosh, Marise Payne, Ross Fowler and Jared Amies at Cranebrook

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Council invites you to review and comment on proposed changes to the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP). A Planning Proposal for seven Council-owned lots at the corner of Rodgers and Somerset Streets, Kingswood (Lots 137 to 143 DP 14333) seeks to: â&#x20AC;¢ Reclassify seven parcels of Council-owned land from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Operationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; land; â&#x20AC;¢ Rezone the land from RE1 Public Recreation to B4 Mixed-Use; and â&#x20AC;¢ Introduce a minimum lot size control over the rezoned lots.

A Planning Proposal is a request to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to amend a Local Environmental Plan (LEP). LEPs are legal documents that guide future development through land use zones and development controls.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has not issued an authorisation for Council to exercise delegation to make this plan.

The Planning Proposal is currently on public exhibition until Tuesday, 16 April 2019.

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The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from Monday, 8 April 2019 to Friday, 17 May 2019.

The Planning Proposal can be viewed at the following locations: â&#x20AC;¢ Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au â&#x20AC;¢ Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;¢ &RXQFLO·V 6W 0DU\V 2IÃ&#x20AC;FH 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;¢ Penrith Library 601 High Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) â&#x20AC;¢ 6W 0DU\V /LEUDU\ 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.30pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm)

The Planning Proposal can be viewed at the following locations: â&#x20AC;¢ Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au â&#x20AC;¢ Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;¢ &RXQFLO·V 6W 0DU\V 2IÃ&#x20AC;FH 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;¢ Penrith Library 601 High Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) â&#x20AC;¢ 6W 0DU\V /LEUDU\ 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.30pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm)

Annual Update Amendment Planning Proposal

You are invited to comment by making a written submission to Council by 4pm on Tuesday, 16 April 2019: â&#x20AC;¢ Email: city.planning@penrith.city â&#x20AC;¢ Post: The General Manager (Attention: Breannan Dent), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 â&#x20AC;¢ In person: At the Penrith Civic Centre

Penrith City Council wants to hear your views on a Planning Proposal which seeks to amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 to resolve several policy changes, contemporise certain elements and undertake â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;housekeepingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; changes which are minor in nature. These matters have been consolidated as a single set of proposed changes, known as an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Annual Update Amendmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

If you have any questions, please contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planner, Breannan Dent on 4732 8196 or email city.planning@penrith.city

The Planning Proposal is the key document in the process for amending local environmental plans. It explains the intended effect of the proposed changes DQG VHWV RXW WKH MXVWLÃ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ IRU WKH UHFRPPHQGHG amendment to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010.

Planning Proposal to Reclassify Four Sites in St Marys and Penrith Penrith City Council is publicly exhibiting a Planning Proposal to amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to reclassify four Council-owned sites from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Operationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Land.

The land subject to this Planning Proposal includes: â&#x20AC;¢ Site 1: 12A Champness Crescent, St Marys (Lot 41 DP 35970) â&#x20AC;¢ Site 2: 32A Champness Crescent, St Marys (Lot 51 DP 35970) â&#x20AC;¢ Site 3: 110A Dunheved Circuit, St Marys (Lot 211 DP 31909) â&#x20AC;¢ Site 4: Part of Soper Place Car Park, 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 Lawson Street, Penrith (Lots 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 DP 1159119)

You are invited to comment by making a written submission to Council by 4pm on Friday, 17 May 2019: â&#x20AC;¢ Email: city.planning@penrith.city â&#x20AC;¢ Post: The General Manager (Attention: Breannan Dent), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 â&#x20AC;¢ In person: At the Penrith Civic Centre If you have any questions, please contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planner, Breannan Dent on 4732 8196 or email city.planning@penrith.city

The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from 15 April 2019 to 27 May 2019, online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and at Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civic &HQWUH 3HQULWK /LEUDU\ 6W 0DU\V %XVLQHVV 2IÃ&#x20AC;FH and St Marys Library. Fact sheets and guidance on how to make a submission are also available.

You are invited to review and comment on the proposed changes to the planning controls by making a written submission by 27 May 2019. &RXQFLO RIÃ&#x20AC;FHUV ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH WR DQVZHU TXHVWLRQV on the Planning Proposal during business hours at the Civic Centre Monday to Friday. Alternatively, please contact Joel Carson on 4732 8196 or at joel.carson@penrith.city

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following development applications have been received by Council: â&#x20AC;¢ Penrith City Council

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(PX 9LOODJH %HIRUH $IWHU 6FKRRO DQG 9DFDWLRQ &DUH /DZVRQ 6WUHHW (PX 3ODLQV Alterations and additions to an existing community facility Contact: Jake Bentley on 4732 8087 Closing Date: 25 April 2019 â&#x20AC;¢ Alpha Engineering & Development

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6HFRQG $YHQXH .LQJVZRRG Review of refusal determination â&#x20AC;&#x201C; demolition of existing structures and construction of 2-storey boarding house with basement parking level and 18 boarding rooms Contact: Kathryn Saunders on 4732 8567 Closing Date: 26 April 2019

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Approved Development Applications â&#x20AC;¢ St Clair & District Mens Shed Inc

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Planning Proposal to Reclassify and Rezone Public Land at the corner of Rodgers and Somerset Streets, Kingswood

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Taxation Office advises locals to be on high alert after record number of scam calls The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning about the continuation of unprecedented numbers of pre- recorded phone calls experienced last year which impersonate legitimate tax office phone numbers.

Assistant Commissioner Gavin Siebert said that scammers have adopted ‘Robo-

call’ technology to target taxpayers across the country.

“Scammers are sending pre- recorded messages in record numbers and are manipulating caller identification so that your phone displays a legitimate ATO phone number despite coming from an overseas scammer,” he said.

“We are now seeing thousands of Australians missing a call from a scammer, returning the call based on the number on caller ID and speaking to legitimate members of the ATO. Our calls do not show a number on caller ID nor do we use pre-recorded messages.

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will request payment of a tax debt – usually through unusual methods like bitcoin, gift cards and vouchers.”

The ATO has received 40,225 reports of impersonation scams so far in 2019 with just over $1 million in losses.

Mr Siebert has advised everyone to be on high alert for the scams.

Husar, BuzzFeed head to mediation

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Ms Husar and representatives of BuzzFeed appeared briefly in court last Friday, where they agreed to engage in mediation.

That process must begin by June 21. If a settlement cannot be reached, a trial date will be set on June 28.

Ms Husar, who is not re-contesting Lindsay at next month’s Federal Election, took legal action against BuzzFeed and journalist Alice Workman over stories last year regarding allegations of misconduct.

Ms Husar claims BuzzFeed published a range of false and defamatory allegations against her.

In a statement, Ms Husar said: “I welcome BuzzFeed’s agreement to mediate and otherwise look forward to defending these allegations head on.”

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A man has admitted to the stabbing murder of his grandmother in South Penrith almost 18 months ago.

Ethan Harwood, 20, will face a sentencing hearing next month after pleading guilty to the December 2017 attack on Pauline Farrugia.

Harwood was arrested in Victoria a day after 67-year-old Ms Farrugia’s body was found in the Chesterfield Road home.

Harwood, who had lived with his grandmother for most of his life, faced a New South Wales Supreme Court arraignment last Friday, where he entered the guilty plea.

It is alleged he stabbed Ms Farrugia 18 times and was drunk and upset on the night of the murder. He tried to set fire to the house after the attack.

In a strange twist, police who found Ms Farrugia’s body noticed a DVD showing the accused and the deceased on holidays in 2012 was playing on the television.

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Making plenty of noise Colyton resident says adequate noise protection hasn’t been installed on M4 NICOLA BARTON

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58-year-old Doug Robertson lives across from the motorway on Glennie Street. A dirt wall and vegetation previously separated the two and blocked out noise.

Now, with construction for the road widening underway, the dirt wall and vegetation has been removed to build a maintenance bay just east of the Bennett Road overpass.

It was replaced with a gabion fence.

Mr Robertson said the noise increase is ridiculous, forcing his family to double glaze their windows so they could get a good nights’ sleep.

“We’ve only been living here for three years but my mother and father- in- law built the house 27 years ago and obviously since that time the noise on the freeway has increased dramatically, but it never used to be that noticeable,” he said.

“They put these concrete walls up all along the rest of the freeway so why not here? Originally they weren’t going to replace it with anything, no barriers at all

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but I complained because that does not comply with the Australian standard and finally they agreed to build one of these gabion walls.”

About 12 months ago representatives from Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and Fulton Hogan met with members of the community to discuss the plans.

Mr Robertson said this has been the only community consultation.

“They said they interviewed all of the neighbours in the street a couple of years ago but neither myself or my in-laws were ever interviewed, they basically just tell you what’s happening and then see you later,” he said.

He claims some residents were offered support for double glazing their windows but his family were denied by the RMS because they “hadn’t lived there for long enough”.

“Properties which qualify for noise treatments have been contacted. Although properties along Glennie Street did not qualify, property owners can apply for assessment through the NSW Government’s Noise Abatement Program,” an RMS spokesperson said.

The RMS claim that the original earth mound did not act as a noise wall. They said they will continue to consult with residents as the project progresses.

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Emergency Services were called to the scene after reports of the blaze were made at about 9.20pm on Tuesday.

The fire engulfed four electrical transformers, leaving an enormous glow before it was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. An investigation into the circumstances of the fire has now been launched as police have reason to believe it was deliberately lit.

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her partner were the first witnesses on the scene.

“Me and my partner were just coming down Castlereagh Road, pulling into the petrol station and as I looked up there was a fire in the tyre yard,” she said.

“My partner came down and he was the one who called triple zero while I filled up his car and came down onto the scene until the firies got here.

“It was emotional to start with, we weren’t sure what was going on or if anyone was in there.”

As a result, the yard sustained minor damage and no one was injured.

Police are urging anyone with information or who may have seen something suspicious in the vicinity at the time to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Aspiring doctor’s career in tatters after drug bust

An aspiring doctor busted trying to smuggle 114 ecstasy pills into Penrith’s Defqon.1 music festival last year, became a drug mule because she was “desperate” to pay her student debts, Penrith Local Court has heard.

Tracey Nguyen, 21, was jailed for 15 months with a seven-month non-parole period on March 26 but walked free from Silverwater prison last Thursday after Magistrate Anthony Spence granted her bail while she awaits her severity appeal.

The court heard the Western Sydney University medical student answered an ad on Facebook looking for someone willing to carry the pre-packaged drugs into the dance festival, striking a deal to get $10 per pill in return.

But her pay day didn’t eventuate, with sniffer dogs detecting the offender as she walked into the entrance of the dance festival, held at Penrith Regatta Centre on September 15.

Two people died of suspected drug overdoses at the infamous event.

A subsequent strip search revealed a yellow condom in her underwear with a quantity of small capsules visible inside, court documents show.

Her lawyer, Leo Premutico, candidly told the court the third-year medical student aspired to be a doctor, but “that is obviously dead and buried now”.

He submitted her desperate need for money was evident by the fact she agreed to become a “mule” knowing full well there would be drug dogs and “police everywhere”.

“How stupid was she doing what she did,” a puzzled Magistrate Anthony Spence said.

“She needed the money, it’s crazy,” Mr Premutico agreed.

He said the funds were intended to cover a $500 exam and $300 in university fees, adding the offender did not ask her mother or grandparents – who she helps financially – because she didn’t want to

burden them. Last Thursday, they agreed to stump up $2000 in surety to secure her release.

Despite acknowledging there was “disquiet” in the community following multiple festival deaths, Magistrate Spence allowed her release finding the first-time offender’s appeal had a reasonably arguable prospect of success.

Her appeal will be heard at Penrith District Court on April 16.

Man accused of assault out on bail; set to defend charges

A St Clair man has been released on $10,000 bail after allegedly knocking a person unconscious and leaving them in an induced coma.

Reece Galea, 26, is charged with ‘reckless grievous bodily harm in company’ and ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company’ after inflicting a blow to the victim’s head on October 21 last year, police allege.

In opposing bail, the prosecutor said its primary concern was community protection, noting the alleged victim spent a month in the brain injury unit and has been unable to return to work.

However, his lawyer argued there was significant “identification” issues and that Galea would defend the matter.

He said there would likely be a six month wait on remand and Galea had never been in custody before.

Despite acknowledging the accused has “some penchant for violence” and would receive a custodial sentence if convicted, Magistrate Anthony Spence said that was a matter for the District Court at trial.

He agreed to free Galea on strict housearrest conditions, including daily reporting. He must also adhere to a curfew and not associate with his three co-accused or any prosecution witnesses.

His matter was adjourned to May 2.

Domino effect after man tries to escape attacker

A man four times over the legal alcohol

limit who crashed into a parked car after he tried to flee an unprovoked assault has faced court.

Mathew John McCauley, 22, formerly of Jordan Springs, was sentenced for highrange drink driving and two counts of ‘reckless damage’ when he faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday.

The court heard McCauley exited a Penrith establishment about 5.05am on April 26 last year and got into a physical argument with an unknown male, prompting him to dash to his blue VW Golf and get behind the wheel.

But his getaway was hampered when he lost control of his vehicle in the car park, colliding with a parked Toyota Kluger.

Waiting for him when he exited the car was his attacker, who jabbed him in the face before jumping into a taxi.

Rather than lick his wounds, McCauley – who has no recollection of events – caused more havoc – kicking the door of a Nissan X-Trail and returning to the smashed up Kluger where he proceeded to kick in the front and rear doors of the undamaged side before he sat on the gutter with security and waited for police.

His lawyer conceded his moral culpability was increased due to the high reading and collision, but submitted it was “equally reduced” by the fact he was significantly assaulted just prior to getting into his car.

“Even if I was going to be punched in he mouth, I still shouldn’t have done it,” his lawyer quoted McCauley as saying.

The court heard the first-time offender had already paid more than $10,000 in damages to the owner of the Kluger.

Magistrate Anthony Spence said his reading of 0.208 was in the “absolute worst category”.

He was convicted, fined $1,500, disqualified from driving for six months and ordered to enter the mandatory alcohol interlock program for two years.

He was also fined $750 for the reckless damage matters and handed a two-year good behaviour bond with supervision.

Man fined after go-karting day at Londonderry turns violent

A go-karter who struck a man in the face with his helmet has suffered a significant blow to his hip pocket.

Ayman Baltaji, 25, was convicted of ‘affray’ and fined $2,000 when he faced Penrith Local Court for sentence.

The court heard Baltaji was with a group of friends at Luddenham Raceway on April 7, 2018 when an argument with the owner turned violent.

“The accused’s actions were unprovoked and caused the co-accused to become involved,” the prosecutor said, adding the victim was seen bleeding from the nose straight after the incident.

Magistrate Anthony Spence said Baltaji had “obviously” lost control but noted he was not charged with a more serious matter.

He was fined $2,000.

Man just 0.01 over the limit stripped of right to drive

Kelvin Anthony Griffin has been stripped of his licence for drink driving despite being just 0.01 over the legal limit.

Magistrate Anthony Spence foreshadowed his position, warning the 39-yearold’s lawyer not to ask for a non-conviction.

He said Griffin’s record, which features three previous low-range drink driving convictions disentitled him to leniency.

He was convicted, fined $400 and disqualified for three months.

Man sent to the slammer after pulling knife on retail worker

A Penrith man has been jailed after he pulled a 30cm knife on an employee of a hardware store in Gregory Hills.

The incident happened last year and Aaron Coyne fronted Picton Local Court earlier this month.

He was sentenced to 14 months in jail.

The incident happened after Coyne tried to steal a power tool, and was confronted by staff from the store.

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A man has been charged after using a stolen credit card at a brothel on Queen Street in St Marys.

On Saturday, April 6 the man attended the address and attempted to pay for a service with a credit card that had been reported as stolen.

Police were notified that the card had been used and located the offender.

He was searched and a number of items in question were located.

He was charged with two counts of ‘stealing’ and one count of ‘receive stolen property’.

He was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, May 20.

Cranebrook: Police find drugs after searching man’s car

A man will be charged with drug possession after he was found acting suspicious on Friday, April 5.

At 11am reports were made regarding a suspicious Holden Commodore on Atonia Road in Cranebrook.

Police attended and approached the parked vehicle.

When police spoke to the man they had reason to believe he was under the influence of drugs.

A search of his vehicle was conducted and an amount of prohibited drugs police allege to be methamphetamines was located alongside an ice pipe and straws.

He is to be charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and traffic offences at a later date.

Penrith: Police searching for witnesses to scuffle

Police are investigating an incident that occurred at a licenced premises on Union Lane, Penrith on Saturday, April 6.

It is alleged that about 2.20am a patron began arguing with a security guard from the venue which resulted in a scuffle.

Police urge any witnesses to come forward.

Emu Plains: Police trying to track down dangerous driver

Police are calling for witnesses following a hit and run incident that occurred on Sunday, April 7 at 2.30pm.

Two cars were driving along the Great Western Highway near Emu Plains when one hit the other from behind, forcing the car in front into oncoming traffic.

The car sped off and left without stopping.

If anyone knows any details about the car involved they are encouraged to contact Nepean Police Area Command on 4721 9444.

North St Marys: Couple’s lucky escape after house fire

A St Marys couple have escaped a house fire after allegedly smoking in bed.

Police and firefighters were called to the blaze on Wattle Avenue, North St Marys at 1.45am on Sunday, April 7 where the fire was later extinguished.

Firefighters said that the couple was lucky to escape with their lives, as the home had no working smoke alarm.

Both the 35 and 36-year-old occupants were taken to Nepean Hospital where they were treated for injuries.

St Clair: More fake money found; police issue warning

A number of counterfeit notes have been reported to police within the last week.

Police are urging stores and cash handlers to be extra cautious when working with money to ensure they are not being ripped off.

On Thursday, April 4 two notes were found in St Clair with the serial number BF13793554.

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Information on how to detect fake currency can be found at https://banknotes. rba.gov.au/counterfeit-detection/counterfeit-detection-guide.

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In considering such an application the Court will consider a number of factors, including but not limited to: • The reasons for the making of the application.

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The Court can only make such an order if the person in respect of whom the application is made is alive when the order is made. In other words, once a person has died an application

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Students show ANZAC respect EMILY KOWAL

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ver 2,200 students, teachers and guests have proven that the ANZAC spirit is well and truly alive, after gathering at Penrith Paceway for the annual Student ANZAC Service on Tuesday.

This year’s student- led service was one of the biggest the Paceway has ever seen.

“I think that students are more prone to learning about the history of the ANZACs at school and this service gives them an opportunity to participate and reflect,”

Vice President of the Penrith RSL Subbranch, Peter Todd said.

“The service has grown significantly in recent years. When it first started in 1965 we only had around 500 to 600 and now we have the biggest group yet.”

This year’s service was hosted by McCarthy Catholic College senior students Lilly Meyer-Gleaves and Emerson Rovere, who invited the 46 schools in attendance to lay down wreaths.

The ceremonial mounting of the honour guard and catafalque party helped students understand the significance of ANZAC Day.

Local students lay a wreath at the Student ANZAC Service. Photo: Melinda Jane

Emotion was high at Tuesday’s Student ANZAC Service. Photo: Melinda Jane

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eachers from across western Sydney are learning how to use ‘Minecraft’, ready to support primary school students as they create their vision for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

Professional development days have been held at Western Sydney University campuses in Campbelltown, Liverpool, Penrith and Parramatta, training teachers to guide students using the popular digital building blocks game to tackle real-world challenges involved in designing an airport.

Western Sydney Airport CEO, Graham Millett, said around 100 teachers have joined the one-day professional development sessions.

“The response to the competition has been overwhelming and we’re expecting thousands of students from across western Sydney to be involved,” Mr Milett said.

“Western Sydney International is about creating high quality jobs and opportunities for the future of the region.

“We want our future engineers and architects to be inspired by this competition.”

Students will work on their entries throughout Term 2 before submitting their designs online.

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Banks Public School students hopeful of success at this year’s Royal Easter Show EMILY FESZCZUK

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tudents from Banks Public School in St Clair have sent their selection of best dressed pumpkins to enter the Sydney Royal Easter Show’s ‘The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge’.

Kim Dunn, a School Learning Support Officer, helped choose the students to participate and assisted with their designs.

“They had to draw a plan because I can only fit 10 every year, so I put it out there for them to show me they could actually do it as it was no good giving me a plan and then saying I don’t know how to do that part,’’ Ms Dunn said.

“A few teachers and myself chose and then over five lunchtimes I helped. It is all superficial decorating as in the rules it states they cannot pierce or cut the pumpkins.”

The pumpkins will be a part of the school category where students from all over Sydney, ranging from five to 16-years-old, will be judged on their decorating skills.

“Our students involved range from Year 2 to Year 6, so I have to remind them that it is a big category and they don’t know the students’ ages or their names or their schools, only the entry number,” Ms Dunn said.

Banks Public School students with their decorated pumpkins. Photo: Melinda Jane “While it is very competitive, if you look in our trophy cupboard there are quite a few ribbons, so we do well usually.”

Year 6 student Bella Power teamed up with her sister Abbie, who is in Year 4, to create a beautiful unicorn themed pumpkin.

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“She let me choose the design and I love unicorns. We bought the hair and the ears and flowers came from a headband we got from the Easter Show, so we thought it was a good choice,” Abbie said.

“I’m very happy with it and proud of my sister for doing it with me. It turned out

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The pumpkins will be on display at the Sydney Royal Easter Show from Friday, April 12 to Saturday, April 23.

Don’t miss our Sydney Royal Easter Show review: Online from Monday.

Well done David Cox and Cr Tricia Hitchen (Residents call for footpath, Weekender April 5). Although Warwick Street is one of the oldest streets in Penrith, it has been ignored for far too long. We desperately need a footpath the length of Warwick Street on the western side as it is the most level over the entire length of Warwick Street, but preferably both sides. People, young and old are risking their lives by having to walk on the road to avoid the uneven surface on the footpath. Will it take a death before anything is done? We hope not!

TONY & GENIE WEBBER, VIA EMAIL

Park in wrong location With regards to the article ‘City park a step closer’ (Weekender March 29), I would like to raise that the location of this park is in the wrong place. The more appropriate location is the Union Road car park bounded by Worth Street and Station Street. The Allen Place site is in the centre of the commercial area and has few links into the residential part of the Penrith CBD. The Union Road car park site is immediately adjacent to the quickly developing residential areas to the south and west, and yet is still accessible to the commercial area. Currently this area is the largest site in the Penrith CBD area that, apart from the car Venture Arcade ramp, is held by one entity (Penrith Council).

It is also the only large area in the CBD that could be considered an appropriate area for a large open space that is often lacking in many urban redevelopments.

These residential areas are being rapidly redeveloped and there has been and will continue to be a large influx of people living within close proximity to the Union Road car park area.

MARTYN MENTHAM, PENRITH

Yes to new park Penrith needs central green space.

Yes to the park! Getting people outside in their lunch break and for shoppers, a chance to be outside to relax, would be a big tick for our great city.

JEAN LOGGEN, VIA EMAIL

More hoons around Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that this suburb is getting more and more hoon cars and racing motorbikes around here? This was once a quiet area to live in, but it is now getting noisier and noisier both day and night with these fools rushing around the streets. Most of it is from local residents living in the far corner of the suburb where they know that police never patrol those streets so they feel safer to screech around all the time. Could the police or Council please do something about this and make this suburb a much quieter place to live in again?

DIANA MCCARTY, EMU PLAINS

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Train hard, eat better: How the F45 movement is changing people’s lives NICOLA BARTON

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rom the shake diet to Jenny Craig, low carb and then keto, Penrith residents have had their fair share of weight loss trends over the years. But the latest craze, F45, is taking the fitness industry by storm.

Over the past eight weeks locals have put blood, sweat and tears into a challenging fitness journey in the hope to become the best version of themselves.

Last Saturday, members of the South Penrith, North Penrith, St Marys and Glenmore Park branches attended their awards night event to crown their winners after the completion of the challenge.

South Penrith winner and father of two, Brendan Ward, was the overall champion for the Penrith region, dropping an incredible 16.9kg and 10.4 per cent body fat.

After mourning the death of a family member, Mr Ward said he had let himself go but was determined to turn that around when he signed up for the challenge.

“For me it was about gaining control of the family unit again, I said to my wife ‘we’ve got to do something, this is what I want to do’ and she supported me a lot throughout it. It gave us something else to think about,” he said.

Brendan Ward before the challenge

Brendan Ward after the challenge

Mr Ward said he feels much better after shedding the weight.

“I feel so much more confident now,” he said.

“I’ve made so many new friends, it gives you so much energy and the trainers have been so supportive along the way, it’s such a cool experience.”

Coming in second was North Penrith member James Ghata. Shedding 13.7kg and 10.9 per cent body fat, he said he feels like a new person.

“It was really easy to follow, the food is basically what we should all be eating, it’s not really a diet as such, it sneaks up on you when you’re training, all of a sudden you get quite fit and before you know it you’re at the end,” he said.

The F45 eight- week challenge features 45- minute high intensity group workouts in line with a healthy meal plan.

Participants of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels can take on the challenge with the winners banking an overseas holiday.

Getting ready to jet off to Bali is St Marys winner Brad Delahay, who lost 13kg and Glenmore Park’s winner January Bartels, who lost 11.7kg.

Locals looking to make a change are encouraged to lace up their running shoes for the next challenge commencing on Monday, April 29.

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Fast food hub on the way New Starbucks, Oporto and Zambrero to open on Castlereagh Road this year

An artist’s impression of what the new food hub in North Penrith will look like when complete later this year ALENA HIGGINS

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onstruction of a new food hub in North Penrith is bounding ahead, with the project expected to be unveiled mid-year.

Located on the eastern side of Castlereagh Road near the corner of Thornton Drive, the 8,000sqm site will comprise three high-profile fast food chains, including a Starbucks drive- thru restaurant, Oporto

drive-thru restaurant, Zambrero as well as space for four smaller fast food tenancies.

Kennards Self Storage purchased the land in 2000 after seeing “an opportunity for commercial expansion on an ideal site”, General Manager, Darren Marshall told the Weekender.

“We are very excited about delivering a significant mixed- use development, providing a vibrant food precinct complementing the existing businesses in the area to create an area where consumers

are spoilt for choice with quality food outlets,” he said.

“Conveniently located in a rapidly growing area of Penrith, our hope is a quality development such as this will raise awareness and exposure of the Kennards Self Storage brand to the people of Penrith.”

Following initial resistance from Penrith City Council and the RMS, building got underway along the major thoroughfare in November last year, with construction expected to be completed by late June.

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Chance to learn the ins and outs of firefighting

Cherrywood Hub to build sensory garden with grant

Ariel Leonard runs Fire and Rescue’s work experience program. Photo: Megan Dunn

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ver wanted to know what a day in the life of a firefighter looks like?

The Fire and Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills is looking for students to be a part of their work experience program.

Firefighter Ariel Leonard, who runs the program, took part 14 years ago through her high school work experience program. She said it was a huge motivator to apply for Fire and Rescue NSW. “It kept me pursuing my aspirations to get into Fire and Rescue since I knew it was what I wanted to do,” she said.

“It also made me want to volunteer in the community as they want you out there helping.”

The program gives students real life experience on the role firefighters play through practical and theory sessions.

Ms Leonard said it is a job for someone who likes each day to be a little different.

“It is perfect for someone who is fit and likes to have a physical job, get their hands dirty sometimes, and of course has a need to help the community,’’ she said.

“We are turning up to people’s worst days – a car accident or their house burning down – so have to have compassion and empathy for them.’’

To learn more, visit fire.nsw.gov.au.

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new sensory garden for people living with a disability is on the horizon at the Afford Cherrywood Hub in Llandilo.

Thanks to a grant from Premier Gladys Berejiklian, the centre will receive $5000 to deliver the garden, aimed to engage clients through sensory experiences.

The garden will incorporate new lighting and flower beds to invite different smells with flowers, herbs and plants.

Afford CEO, Steven Herald, said the enhancement of the sensory gardens would benefit thousands of people.

“People living with disability come from across Sydney to take part in activities at Cherrywood Hub,” he said.

“In addition to a range of sensory gardens and spaces, we also hold activities and events for enjoyment so that individuals can develop their skills and also socialise with others.”

He said the cash injection was crucial.

“Grant money is so important to helping us, as a not- for- profit organisation, to continue to deliver quality support and facilities for people living with disability in the community,” Mr Herald said.

In addition, materials will be purchased for participants to develop artworks to integrate into the sensory gardens.

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This parking management system is a move towards smarter parking; it will improve the way we use what we currently have and ensures we can plan for what we’ll need in the future. A big part of this system includes the use of state-of-the-art in-ground parking sensors.

You may be aware that in-ground parking sensors have been used at Edwards Place Car Park since 2015 and over the next three months we’ll be installing parking sensors into many Council owned on and off-street parking areas across the Penrith City Centre.

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The next stage of this project includes the delivery of a free mobile phone app which will provide information about areas of available parking to help reduce the amount of time spent searching for a car spot.

This smart parking management system is another step towards more efficient parking in the City Centre and will be followed by the delivery of more than 230 new parking spaces at the North Street car park when it opens next month, and an additional 600 parking spaces in late 2021 with the upgrade of Soper Place.

Smarter parking systems and more parking spaces are just two pieces of a complex parking puzzle which we’re working towards solving. Our vision is for Penrith to be a liveable and connected city, where we’re not so reliant on cars and we’re getting closer to achieving this for our community.

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Smashing teen drinking Interactive theatre project encourages students to think about their choices EMILY FESZCZUK

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n innovative global theatre and education program has visited local schools in the hope of breaking the culture of underage drinking.

Year 8, 9 and 10 students from Glenmore Park, Colyton and Erskine Park high schools took part in ‘The Smashed Project’.

Company Director for the drama- based training group Gibber, Tim Watt, explained how the program helps students.

“We engage the young people in a highly entertaining dynamic theatre show which is about 30 minutes long, then the actors work with young people in the audience to look at what happens during the performance,” Mr Watt said.

“They see if they can identify during the performance the times when young people succumb to peer pressure and how they can deal with that and change the outcomes, so the second half of the program is interactive and focuses on if they can change the outcomes for the characters in the play.”

The program has been running in Australia for a year and has seen an increase in the knowledge and attitudes of students after the performances.

“One of the big things we have found

‘The Smashed Project’ is helping teenagers understand the dangers of underage and binge drinking is their knowledge of where to get help if they need that, so we promote the Kids Help Line during the performance so they know where to go afterwards and what to do and say if they are put in situations where they feel they are being peer pressured into drinking,” Mr Watt said.

“We had a student who said as a result they had stopped binge drinking and

managed to have the courage to get help, which was a real positive for us to see the impact we have.”

While government statistics say the rate of young people drinking is on the decline, Mr Watt said it was important to keep the message front and centre about the dangers of underage drinking.

“We aren’t talking about long- term

effects of alcohol like in 30 years but what can happen now on a night out that can affect them in their future career choices,” Mr Watt said.

“I think it’s important to keep telling our message, it is positive they are taking it on board and the trends are changing but we need to make sure that they keep changing and getting better.’’

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TROY

DODDS There’s ugly, and then there’s kissingyour-sister, marrying-your-cousin ugly.

Penrith’s performance last weekend against the Wests Tigers was certainly in the latter category, but somehow the side managed to scrape home 9-8 in what was a confidence building victory if nothing else.

Despite a poor start to the season, the Panthers are 2- 2 heading into Friday night’s clash against the winless Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium, and will surely only improve as this early part of the season rolls on.

This is without doubt a danger game, despite the Titans sitting alone at the bottom of the NRL ladder. Garth Brennan’s men have to win eventually, and

with a few Penrith connections in the side they’d like nothing more than to claim the scalp of Ivan Cleary’s men.

The good news for the Panthers is that this squad is largely unchanged from the team that made the Finals last year, so we know what it is capable of. While we should be a little worried about the side’s performance over the first month of the competition, it’s not quite time to hit the panic button.

At the moment, Penrith’s completion rate is simply too low, which is not allowing the team to build any momentum or to take control of matches at any point.

While that’s not necessarily a simple problem to fix, it’s far less complicated than if the problem was a lack of quality cattle. This team can turn things around, but the NRL season can get away from you quickly, which means the next few weeks are critical.

Ivan Cleary was forced to alter his spine mid- way through last weekend’s game against the Tigers when he shifted an out- of- form Dylan Edwards to the wing, and moved Dallin Watene - Zelezniak to fullback. Cleary has stuck with that formula for Friday’s game against the Titans, hopeful Edwards can find the confidence he has so severely lacked so far this season.

With Frank Winterstein out injured, Cleary has named Viliame Kikau to start, with Tyrell Fuimaono coming onto the bench.

Cleary has resisted the temptation to add the mongrel style of Jack Hetherington to the side, who has been mysteriously sitting in reserve grade for the last couple of weeks.

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the NRL ladder suggests. They were only a lucky bounce of the ball or two away from toppling the Rabbitohs a fortnight ago, and almost no team would have beaten the Warriors last weekend given they completed at 91 per cent and made just five errors.

The Titans do have some star power just waiting to be unleashed, and once the halves combination of Tyrone Roberts and Ash Taylor clicks, the side may finally start to do something this year. Tyrone Peachey is an obvious danger man this week too.

On paper Penrith look too good here, but it’s hard to be completely confident they’ll get the job done given the way they’ve played over the last four weeks.

I’m sticking with the Panthers, hopeful that last weekend’s thrilling victory over the Tigers will be the catalyst that turns the side’s fortunes around.

Tip: Panthers by 6.

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PANTHER RUMBLINGS

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SORE SAUCE  Winger Josh Mansour is really strug-

gling with a persistent injury to his shoulder, which is heavily strapped before every game he plays. The 28-year-old has been in the wars in recent seasons, with knee, facial and shoulder problems, and it’s certainly having an impact on the fan favourite getting to 100 per cent fitness.

The club’s medical staff continues to monitor Sauce’s injury, and is hopeful it can be managed through the season.

 It’s understood the NRL has knocked

back disgraced Wests Tigers player Tim Simona’s bid for an NRL redemption story. The former Samoan representative was banned back in 2017 after it was discovered he had been placing minor bets on games, and selling signed jerseys for auction but taking the proceeds himself.

Simona has turned his life around and is desperate to play rugby league again, and the saviour of his career could have been the Panthers. Simona’s management had been in regular contact with Penrith about a comeback path, but it appears the NRL Integrity Unit will block that chance.

 Frank Winterstein’s strong start to the

season at the Panthers has suffered a major blow with the 32-year-old set to miss up to six weeks after suffering an MCL tear in his right knee.

 Tooheys have backed Panthers prop

Reagan Campbell-Gillard to be playing for New South Wales in this year’s Origin series. I’m told the go-ahead has been given for a specially designed RCG Tooheys New can, which will be released to coincide with this year’s series. The Tooheys marketing team will be hoping Brad Fittler gives the Rooty Hill Dragons junior a sky blue jersey in June, otherwise there could be a few red faces.

 Spotted: Panthers General Manager

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 Spotted: New Wests Tigers Chairman

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Shoulder woes: Josh Mansour. Photo: Melinda Jane

 Isaah Yeo has escaped suspension

despite being cited by the NRL’s Match Review Committee over an incident involving Luke Garner in the second half of last Friday night’s game against the Tigers. Yeo took an early guilty plea to the Grade 1 Dangerous Contact charge, meaning he is free to play this weekend.

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 The Panthers could play three games

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 Spotted: Panthers Chairman Dave

O’Neill and General Manager Phil Gould – who according to some sections of the media, are involved in a bitter feud – laughing and chatting at the Squires Bar pre-game last Friday. The pair were also spotted talking in the sheds after the dramatic golden point win. Not a bitter word in sight.

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NRL: WE GOT IT WRONG NATHAN

TAYLOR In a day and age where NRL referees use the Bunker for the most obvious of tries, Panthers powerhouse Viliame Kikau is baffled that his second half effort against the Tigers – where he literally put the ball on the try line – wasn’t checked.

With Penrith desperately trying to score their first try in two games last Friday night, Kikau stormed his way through the Wests Tigers’ defence and managed to put the ball on the line ever so quickly before eventually losing it out of his grasp.

Without hesitation the referee deemed the play a knock- on but replays after the game showed that the 24-year- old Fijian – who was celebrating his birthday during the clash – did in fact put the ball on the stripe.

The NRL has since admitted it was the wrong call, and that the possible try should have been referred to the Bunker.

“I don’t know what happened but I defi-

nitely thought I scored the try,” Kikau told Extra Time this week.

“I was a bit confident too but I had no time to celebrate because the Tigers players were lying all over me and the ref signalled a knock-on straight away.

“They check some obvious stuff these days but the ref got one up on me there.”

Fortunately for Penrith the referee’s blunder didn’t prove too costly for the home side, with the Panthers eventually snapping their try-scoring drought in the 79th minute through Dylan Edwards.

Penrith went on to win the match in golden point extra time after some late Nathan Cleary heroics.

For Kikau though the match wasn’t just special because it was his birthday and he had family and friends in the crowd, it was even more important because it was his first game back since injuring his knee during a pre-season trial against Souths.

Kikau started the game from the bench but after Frank Winterstein got injured in the opening minutes, his number was called earlier than expected.

Viliame Kikau charges through the Wests Tigers’ defence. Photo: Melinda Jane “I had no idea I was going on after seven minutes [but] as soon as I saw big Frankie go down, I knew straight away I’d be right in,” Kikau said.

“I was surprised at how well I went, I played the whole game from the seventh minute onwards. I got some positive feedback from the trainers as well, they were surprised at how well I went after missing five weeks.”

Kikau’s return will be a huge sigh of relief for Panthers supporters who had missed the second rower’s damaging runs and ability to off-load under pressure.

The former North Queensland Cowboy said coach Ivan Cleary has given him a few instructions to take into each game.

“He wants me to get a bit of ownership on the edge,” Kikau said.

“Last year was my first full season in the NRL and I was a bit quiet on the edge, I wasn’t communicating well with my halves. This year Ivan wants me to take ownership and communicate better with the players around me.”

One player who is no longer by his side is Fijian counterpart Waqa Blake, with the exciting centre now spending time on the right side of the field.

Kikau said while he and Blake were a strong pairing, he can’t see why a similar partnership with Dean Whare can’t ensue.

“Whare knows how I play, so I don’t see much difference,” he said.

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FEATURE Hame Sele. Photo: NRL Photos

SELE SETTLES IN HOW A GUS GOULD PHONE CALL CHANGED HIS LIFE NATHAN

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After being cut by St George- Illawarra at the end of the 2018 season, 22-year-old Hame Sele was in limbo for a few months before he received a phone call from Panthers boss Phil Gould offering him a career lifeline.

“That call from Gus was life changing,” Sele told Extra Time.

“I found out I was coming to Penrith mid-way through pre-season, it was a life changer for me.”

With his daughter nearing her first birthday, the versatile forward said securing a new deal at another NRL club was the number one thing on his agenda.

“The only thing on my mind was what I was going to do to provide for her and once I got that call it was like lights flashing at me saying ‘take it’,” he said.

“A few months on and I’m really enjoying myself here, the boys have brought me in and made me feel right at home.

I’m fitting in well and getting along with everyone.”

After only playing a handful of games at the Dragons last season, Sele has so far featured in every single game for the Panthers in 2019, despite many predicting he wouldn’t be in the top 17.

The one-time City Origin representative said he’s enjoying his expanded role at the foot of the Mountains.

“I didn’t play many minutes at the Dragons but when I first started here I was shocked that I was able to punch out a fair few minutes – I actually impressed myself,” Sele admitted.

“As the weeks go on I’m continuing to get better. The coach gives me feedback and wants me to work on little things each week. I’m really happy playing all these minutes.”

Sele has once again been named in coach Ivan Cleary’s side for tonight’s Round 5 clash against the winless Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium.

“THAT CALL FROM GUS WAS LIFE CHANGING”

While the Titans have a decent looking side on paper, they haven’t managed to secure a win despite inching closer and

closer each week. Sele knows it’s a danger game given how desperate the Titans are.

“It’s going to be a tough one playing them in their home town in front of their fans,” Sele said.

“I expect them to come out really strong this week.

“We are really looking forward to the challenge this week up in the GC.” With Sele signed until the end of the current season (plus a team option in 2020), the Kingsgrove Colts junior is hoping some strong performances in the next few weeks and months will earn him a contract extension – something he desperately wants especially considering he has another baby on the way.

“Since I’ve arrived here I have loved the club, so hopefully I get an extension,” Sele said.

“There’s been no talks as yet but I just have to do my best each week and hopefully impress the staff.”

Cleary’s heroics may inspire Panthers into form

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ometh the hour, cometh the man.

They were the words ringing around Panthers Stadium last Friday night when Nathan Cleary slotted a sideline conversion to force the clash against the Tigers into golden point extra time.

The Panthers did everything they could to lose that match last weekend, but refused to give in when it mattered most.

When Dylan Edwards sliced through the Tigers’ defence in the 79th minute to bring the Panthers to within two points of the lead, the scene was set for Cleary to step up and prove why he’s Penrith’s $1 million man.

The poise that Cleary showed to slot that sideline conversion with the full-time siren sounding behind him was beautiful to watch.

To back that up with an 84th minute, 40 metre field goal, would have not only pleased his coach, but would have felt like a massive weight off the shoulders for the father and son pair.

The return of Isaah Yeo and Viliame Kikau was a massive boost for the Panthers last week and they’ll need both

players to be firing tonight when they lock horns with the Gold Coast Titans.

The Titans remain the only winless team in the NRL competition and will be desperate for a win in front of their home crowd.

The Titans weren’t great against the Warriors last week, but showed glimpses of what they’re capable of in the final 20 minutes of that contest.

You can guarantee that there will be plenty of feeling in this clash with a host of former Panthers, headlined by Tyrone Peachey and Bryce Cartwright, coming up against their old club.

Garth Brennan will also be keen to show his former employer what he’s capable of doing as a head coach.

On the other side of the coin, Ivan Cleary will be desperate for his team to find some consistency and attacking flair.

There’s no hiding from the fact that James Maloney and Nathan Cleary haven’t set the world on fire thus far this season, but maybe, just maybe, the confidence that the Panthers got from last weekend’s hard- fought win will be enough to spark them into gear for 2019.

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How does the NRL attract fans to big stadiums?

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t’s early April and a picture perfect night in Australia’s biggest city. The NRL Premiers are doing battle with one of the heavyweights of the competition. Superstars James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell, Tevita Pengai Junior and Anthony Milford are about to run out and Cooper Cronk is back!

The host, the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The crowd? Just 9,304.

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Granted the SCG is not the best place to watch rugby league but it was good enough for decades and decades.

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PANTHERS 20 WARRIORS 14 The sacking of Matt Elliott For the Panthers, the dumping of Matt Elliott in 2011 seemed inevitable but it still came as a shock to many when the news broke in late April of that year.

As the Weekender reported in its April 29 edition of 2011: “The Penrith Panthers will have a new coach next season after the NRL club sensationally dumped Matthew Elliott over the long weekend. There has been intense pressure on Elliott after Penrith’s horror start

to the season, which has seen them win just two of seven matches.”

Panthers Chairman Don Feltis and CEO Mick Leary delivered the news to Elliott just after the ANZAC Day long weekend. He was told he could see out the 2011 season.

Penrith’s captain at the time, Petero Civoniceva, was unhappy with the decision and was a known supporter of Elliott.

“The Board have to make the decisions

and as a playing group and as a senior playing group we weren’t part of those decisions,” Civoniceva said.

“It’s been handed down to us... I’ve already spoken to the players. We know our responsibilities to this club and our responsibilities start on the weekend and for the rest of the season.”

As it turned out, more drama would ensue in regards to the coaching situation at the Panthers, with Elliott eventually leaving before the end of the season.

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EXTRA MINUTES  The NRL is reportedly considering

changes to the Golden Point structure, which would see losing teams still walk away with a competition point. The idea has been floated after three matches went into extra time last weekend. The concept would see four competition points awarded for a standard win, with three awarded for a win in Golden Point, and one point given to the Golden Point loser.

 Former Penrith forward Trent Merrin

is on the verge of an NRL comeback after returning to Australia on compassionate grounds. Merrin, who is in the first year of a long-term deal with the Leeds Rhinos, is tipped to link up with the Dragons, who are down a forward at the moment due to the Jack de Belin saga.

 The Saturday afternoon timeslot

continues to be the poorest rating game of the weekend for Fox League, with 167,000 tuning in to watch the thriller between the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs last weekend. Compare that to the 5.30pm game, which attracted 247,000 viewers, and the 7.30pm match which grabbed an average of 284,000 viewers. Even the Warriors v Titans game at 6pm last Friday out-rated the 3pm Saturday match. While there’s no talk of a change, the temporary

Sunday night slot is working very well for Fox League and surely will be talked about extensively when it’s time to negotiate the next TV deal.

 Former Cronulla star Valentine Holmes has been allocated a spot with the New York Jets in the NFL, as part of the International Pathway Program.

 The injury news just gets worse for

Dean Pay’s Bulldogs, with Dylan Napa to miss the next six weeks due to an ankle problem.

 Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire

says his team needs to learn how to close out games better after last week’s horror finish against the Panthers. “We must learn how to win those clutch moments,” Maguire said. “We definitely had our opportunities to and unfortunately it didn’t go our way.”

 Cronulla has confirmed Shark Park will now be known as PointsBet Stadium.

 Souths have given Greg Inglis a week

away from the game to consider his future. Inglis is dealing with a range of issues, including injury problems. There’s talk his career may be finished.

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Featuring a dazzling line- up of the festival’s funniest international stars, Australian legends and next-big-things in comedy, the gala is the premier comedy event on Sydney’s cultural calendar.

Festival Director Jorge Menidis said the festival, which is now in its 15th year, is still going strong.

“We started running the festival as the

Big Laugh ended to fill in a gap in the market that we felt was there and we have gone from 20 shows in the first festival to now presenting close to 200 shows,” he said.

“We will sell 130,000 tickets all over Sydney, so we are pretty chuffed with how it’s all gone. Having a gala at Riverside is part of the annual thing that we do in that insane week where we do galas everywhere.’’

The festival will welcome performers from all corners of the globe like Danny Bhoy, Arj Barker and Ross Noble along with crowd favourites Dave Hughes, Felicity Ward, Fiona O’Loughlin and Joel Creasey, but the gala has a twist.

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“What we have done is really chosen to not announce line- ups because people trust us and buy tickets blindly to come and see our festival galas because you will get a mixture of international, local and some new comedians you have never seen,” Mr Menidis said.

“We like it being a surprise as we think it adds to the experience and we hope that factor makes it special as you don’t know the line- up until you get there because that’s what we are trying to do.

“It’s kind of nice to sit in a room and

not really know what you are going to get next.”

Mr Menidis said the Riverside Theatre is the perfect venue to kick off the festival and encourages everyone to join in for a huge night of laughs.

“The crowds are pretty ecstatic, supportive and they keep coming back to buy tickets, so we are really happy to keep putting it on,” he said.

“It’s a big month of comedy so don’t sit at home just watching Netflix, come watch the comedians you watch on screen live.”

Sydney Comedy Festival Gala will be on at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta on Wednesday, April 24. Tickets are from $69.90. To book, call 8839 3399.

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One Hit Wonders – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Ross Noble – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub $46.90, 8pm 4723 5050 Confetti Disco Band – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Midnight Drifters – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Ladies Night Rooty Hill RSL, 9625 5500 Friday, April 12, 9.30pm, $10

DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Live DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 RnB DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Backlash – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 47228180

Manran – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $32, 8pm 4723 5050 Krazy Katz – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Out Of Salem – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 From Diamond To The Stars – Blacktown Workers From $18, 8pm 9830 0600 Downthunder – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 555 DJ Archie – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Christie Lamb – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Sydney Hotshots – Lone Pine Tavern $30, 8pm 9625 8475 Snow White & The Vertically Challenged – John Lees Centre From $20, 11am & 2pm 4735 5422 Tom Jones & Engelbert Humperdinck – Penrith Panthers Free entry for members & $15 for visitors, 3pm 1800 061 991 Roller Derby Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, 4731 3222 Saturday, April 13, 3pm, from $5

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John Mackie & Yuki Kumagai Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Project Red – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Soundproofed – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Music Of K.D. Lang By Lisa Crouch – The Joan From $30, 2pm & 7.30pm 4723 7511 Be-Bop-A-Lula – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555

Sunday, April 14

The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Kevin Bloody Wilson – St Marys Band Club $55, 6.30pm 9623 1211 Curator Floor Talk – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 1pm 4735 1100 Marriage: Love & Law – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, running until June 16 4735 1100 Don’t Fence Me In – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, running until June 16 4735 1100 Roy Dalgarno: Labour Day – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, running until June 16 4735 1100 My Kids Market Penrith – Penrith Valley Regional Sports Stadium $4, 9am 0410 481 633

Friday, April 19

Damage Inc. – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Live DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 RnB DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Skyz The Limit – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Urban Stone – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Rockin Mustang – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211

Mike Hallam Hot Five Penrith RSL, 4728 5200 Saturday, April 20, 2pm, free entry

Free entry, 7pm 47228180 One Too Many – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 The Suits – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 DNA – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 Matchbox Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Easter Egg Hunt & Disco – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 12pm 8822 2444 The Headliners – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Gabriel Emilia – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 DJ Archie – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Underwraps – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Gravity – The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 2119 The Blue Mugs St Marys Band Club, 9623 1211 Sunday, April 21, 12.30pm, free entry

Saturday, April 20 Lenny Duff – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Chris Drummond Duo – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Comedy At Riverside – Riverside Theatre From $25, 8pm 8839 3399 Jeremy Gregory – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500

Funkstar – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 555 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Soul Jamz – Penrith Gaels Club

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He delivers his own take on the songs that have been around for over four decades. Relive ‘The Last Waltz’, ‘After The Loving’ and ‘Love Is All’.

This is a two- hour must- see concert experience for fans of these two phenomenal recording artists.

The Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdink Tribute will be on at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Saturday, April 13 at 3pm. Tickets are free for members and $15 for visitors. To book or for more information, call 1800 PANTHERS or visit penrithpanthers.com.au.

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These two stars are brought to life by the best in the business in a very special tribute show at the EVAN Theatre this weekend.

Jeff Fallon has over 25 years of experience in showbusiness with live and international performances putting him at the top of his game.

His new venture is delivering all of his energy and power into the greatest hits of the legendary Sir Tom Jones.

You won’t be able to resist getting out of your seat and singing along to ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘Sex Bomb’ and of course ‘What’s New Pussycat?’.

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At the end of each month there is a final night time gathering filled with art, food and drinks.

April’s event is organised by writer, director, producer and actor Vonne Patiag, who has a diverse cultural and language focus.

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With the Neil Diamond cover artist being praised by the original ‘Sweet Caroline’ singer himself, Peter Byrne’s latest show ‘From Diamond to the Stars’, is not to be missed.

This time, Peter Byrne is not alone on stage, bringing with him the critically acclaimed and freakishly accurate Las Vegas impressionist Jonathan Clarke.

With Peter’s Irish charm and humour as well as Jonathan’s uncanny ability to capture the likes of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Sting, Michael Buble and a whole lot more, this show is bound to get ‘under your skin’.

If you’re a fan of Neil Diamond, or the music that defined a generation and is still going strong today, this gig at the Blacktown Workers Club this weekend is not to be missed.

‘Diamond to the Stars’ will be on at the Blacktown Workers Club on Saturday, April 13 at 8pm. Tickets start from $18.

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Re-imagining a classic DUMBO  1 hour, 52 mins EMILY FESZCZUK

‘Dumbo’ is a live action film inspired by Walt Disney’s 1941 animated movie of the same name.

It follows a baby elephant; whose oversized ears enable him to fly.

He helps save a struggling circus but when the circus is offered a new venture, they discover the dark side of its shiny appearance.

The movie boasts a star-studded cast with Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton and Eva Green. It is quite dark at times for a children’s movie but that is to be expected given Tim Burton is at the helm.

The film expands on the classic story, giving it more depth.

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Disney takes the story of Dumbo to new heights with beautiful imagery.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

your horoscopes

Friday’s Full Moon revs up your relationship zone so Rams are ready to rumble!

Activities with a fast tempo suit – from travel and sport to social media and entrepreneurial ventures. With one big proviso – be careful what you say. With Mercury and Venus moving into your sign avoid being verbally impulsive. If you don’t self-edit what comes out of your mouth, then you could end up with an awkward situation on your hands.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Jump off the comfy couch! This week’s dynamic stars encourage you to be proudly proactive, as you set challenging goals and then actively pursue them.

Not sure how to do that? Try rubbing shoulders with your kickass Aries friends … they’ll show you how to crank up your motivation and energise your enthusiasm. The weekend is a terrific time to pursue a practical project.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

With Mars charging through your sign, positive action leads to dynamic success.

Plus Mercury shifts into your networking zone on Wednesday. So don’t underestimate the amazing contacts you have amongst your extended peer group. It’s not what you know, but who you know.

Then Friday’s Full Moon stimulates your friendship zones. So those around you can look forward to some surprises, amusing antics and manic moments.

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Mercury, Venus and the Full Moon are activating your career zone, so it’s time to show others what you are capable of!

Lucky opportunities are around, but you must be quick to grab them or they will pass you by. And are you worried about a romantic, platonic or business relationship? With this week’s star patterns you’re less likely to be over-emotional, and more inclined to negotiate well.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

With the Full Moon firing up your tempestuous nature, you’re amped up and ready to perform as you let your hair down and overdo just about everything!

But don’t let overconfidence trip you up.

Your head’s full of ambitious dreams and spectacular schemes, but they’ll only work if you can persuade other people to contribute to Team Leo. Creative collaboration will take you a lot further than functioning as a solo operator.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

This week’s Full Moon stars are fabulous for romance, friendships, hobbies, entertainment, creativity, networking and group projects. With your sparky Sagittarian mojo and momentum running on high speed, you’re ready to rock and roll! But Mercury and Venus both shift into fellow impulsive fire sign Aries. So you need to (occasionally) take your foot out of your mouth and strive to communicate with more care.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Mercury (your patron planet) and the Full Moon stir up your $$$ zones. So the spotlight is on making adjustments regarding money, possessions and/or resources that you share with loved ones.

Avoid being evasive; you’ll find a direct and honest approach gets the best results.

When it comes to finances and business, make sure you research thoroughly and plan meticulously.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The focus is on your home life, as peacemaker Venus helps you approach a community issue or a domestic matter in a diplomatic fashion. The more support and encouragement you offer family and friends, the better. But avoid getting drawn into petty power plays on Friday (especially with a work colleague). Learn to use your influence in smart and subtle ways.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

It’s all about love and lust this week, as the planets galvanise your partnership and intimacy zones. So (if you are attached) make sure you plan something suitably romantic and sexy with your sweetheart. Single? You won’t find your soul mate if you sit at home sobbing (and sulking) about being solo. It’s time to spread your social net far and wide, as you network like crazy and find the partner of your dreams!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Imagination and intuition are heightened on Monday, when you tap into your subconscious mind and receive important guidance and inspiration. The secret to success this week is communication as the planets encourage you to look, listen and learn from those around you.

As actress Emma Thompson said: “Any problem, whether big or small, always seems to start with bad communication.

Someone isn’t listening”.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Venus and Jupiter stimulate your urge to splurge on extravagant purchases that you don’t really need. So perhaps it would be best for smart Scorps to avoid shopping sprees … both in person and online. As financier J. P. Morgan said: “If you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it”.

Friday’s Full Moon favours meditation, contemplation and investigation as you solve a stubborn problem.

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Don’t waste precious time being a bashful Piscean! This week’s sparky stars encourage you to be enthusiastic about all the opportunities that are around, as you explore and experiment, plus leap through life with a strong work ethic and an extra dose of confidence. As former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham said: “I believe you can achieve anything if you work hard enough to get it”.

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Should you be concerned about those noises?

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Strange noises coming from your joints may seem concerning, but usually it’s nothing to worry about...

One of the most frequently asked questions I get in the clinic from patients is about the concerning sounds like clicking, popping and snapping produced by movement. These noises can be concerning to the patient therefore leading them to think that movement is aggravating and damaging the affected area. As we age, these types of sensations become more prevalent and the majority of times are not indicative of pathology.

Crepitus, also known as crepitation, describes any crunching, popping or grinding sensations experienced under the skin and joints due to the presence of air in the tissue. Patients will generally experience this sensation in the knees but it can also occur in the hip, shoulder, spine and neck.

Common causes of crepitus • Over time gas can build up in the area forming air particles in synovial fluid within the joint. As a result, it creates popping and cracking sounds that usually are pain free.

• Ligaments or tendons gliding over the joint surface that could sometimes cause pain.

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• Noise around the joints can also be from degenerative changes over time, post surgery or patellofemoral instability.

Is treatment needed for crepitus?

• Usually crepitus doesn’t warrant treatment as most people’s joints will crack occasionally and wont be painful.

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When to be concerned about crepitus • If the noises are painful and there is excessive swelling it could potentially indicate the early onset of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or dysfunction within the patella.

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The income strategy you won’t believe is legal

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Too good to be true? Don’t bet on it...

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We all know the old adage, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!

This is almost always the case; however, in Financial Planning we have an exception, the Transition To Retirement (TTR) income swap strategy.

The Transition to Retirement (TTR) income swap strategy is an extremely popular and powerful pre- retirement strategy that involves using superannuation to swap fully taxable income with tax free income.

Unlike most strategies that we employ where it is necessary to forego something to obtain a benefit, the TTR is all gain with no draw-back.

So how does it work?

Well, about a decade ago the government introduced legislation that allowed pre-retirees to access up to 10 per cent of their superannuation balance whilst they continued to work.

The theory behind this was that it enabled them to transition into retirement by reducing work hours and supplementing their reduced income with money from superannuation.

In order to access these funds, money is transferred from superannuation to a non- commutable allocated pension.

These are now also known as Transition

to Retirement Pensions. For those over 60, the income received from the TTR Pension is tax free.

This legislation also provided an opportunity for what is known as the income swap strategy.

Those who continue to work full- time can also access up to 10 per cent of their superannuation – this results in a cashflow surplus.

If this cash-flow surplus is salary sacrificed into superannuation, there will be no income tax payable on these funds, and instead only contributions tax will be payable. Assuming the client’s marginal tax rate is higher than 15 per cent, this will result in a significant tax saving.

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In the above scenario, the net income remains unchanged; however we have reduced the income tax payable by swapping taxable income for non-taxable income.

The tax savings accumulate within superannuation, increasing the end balance at retirement.

It still amuses me how often clients ask “is it legal?”, which I understand, it does seem too good to be true.

Once you reach 60, if you are continuing to work, it really is advisable to speak to a Financial Advisor in relation to Transition to Retirement. For most people, adopting this strategy is likely to increase retirement savings significantly.

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Sri Lanka is one of 2019’s most popular tourist destinations

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According to The Lonely Planet the island once known as Ceylon is the number one destination for 2019 not only because of its many attractions but also because it caters for all comers from the money strapped ‘back packer’ to the really affluent.

This teardrop shaped island could be called Tuk Tuk land as it seems most of the males of working age has an Indian made Tata Tuk Tuk. It is said if they cannot get a job they beg, borrow or steal to buy a Tuk Tuk. Passengers beware because whilst all Tuk Tuks have meters many of the drivers say ‘meter broken’.

Ask the approximate cost at your hotel and negotiate this payment prior to the journey.

To capture the character of the island and its friendly people and cover all the attractions in a leisurely fashion, allow about two weeks. Fly in and out of Colombo as most of the highlights are in the southern half of the island. The northern area is very different (flat, dry and hot) and does not attract many tourists.

Highlights of the south include: A stay at Colombo’s historic Galle Face Hotel, originally opened in 1864.

Colombo is the largest city and the

commercial capital stretching 14km along the western shore of the country. Visit the National Museum, Old Parliament, Independence Square and Buddhist and Hindu temples by day and in the evening get a guide to take you on a tour around the city through Galle Face Green and the inner roads of Slave Island.

Make sure you try the locally brewed Arrack, a strong liquor made from the sap of the coconut flower. Also include tea tasting as the country is the fourth biggest tea producer in the world.

Visit a couple of “dodgy bars” where the locals will chat and make you feel at home. A visit to the Old Dutch Hospital district where you will find the famous Ministry of Crab is expensive but an experience to savour.

Take a five- hour drive from Colombo to Sigiriya, the “Cultural Triangle”, and stay at the peaceful Amaara Forest Hotel.

Energetic visitors can climb the 1200+ steps of the Rock Fortress or Lion Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This area known as Polonnruwa lends itself to movie making including ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’, ‘Bridge over River Kwai’, ‘Friendly People’ and some ‘Tarzan’ movies.

Head to Kandy the Hill Capital and the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings.

This is a bustling destination with many small shops with antiques, jewellery and gemstones. Visit the Buddhist “Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic” housing the relic of the tooth of Buddha.

Kandy is another World Heritage site.

Try a meal at the 150-year- old and longest running bar in Kandy the Royal Bar & Hotel. Try a third class (reserved seat) train trip from Kandy to Nanu Oya, an enchanting journey through the hill country with its magnificent views, tea plantations and fresh vegetables of all kind. Following the train trip drive the 45 minutes to Kandapola and stay at the fascinating Heritage Tea Factory which looks all of that on the outside but is luxuriously appointed inside. The property is on a plateau and the region lends itself to a natural food bowl with a variety of vegetables which are all auctioned through the Colombo markets.

On to Gai Oya and the least visited of Sri Lanka national parks. Nearly 26,000 hectares is home to 32 types of mammals including common langur, endemic toque macaque, leopard, sloth bear, elephant, wild boar, water buffalo and three species of deer. More than 150 of the country’s 430 species of birds can be seen in this region. It is the only place in the country where safaris are conducted by boat. The Gal Oya Lodge Manager, Brent Ryan Barber and the staff have a wonderful focus on conservation.

Take an interesting 4.5- hour drive to Tangalle on the south coast, and the luxurious Anantara Peace Haven. There’s beautiful beaches and surf rolling in from thousands of miles across the Indian Ocean. The 152 room resort features villas with plunge pools and the wildlife includes monkeys, turkeys, chooks, mongoose, all types of lizards and many species of birdlife.

Following a two- hour drive we enter the popular port city of Galle Fort in southern Sri Lanka, an impressive rampart surrounding a small peninsula jutting into the Indian Ocean. The Fort’s cobbled streets have seen 400 years of history from Arab and Chinese traders to the adventurous Portuguese and the industrious Dutch. Stay at Tara View Villas inside the famous fort. Dine at the Villa or the Fort Printers Hotel.

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Pyometra is a common disease in undesexed female dogs that requires major surgery...

Nicole McMillan Practice Manager of Greencross Coreen Avenue

Pyometra is a serious infection of the uterus that results in the accumulation of pus within the cavity of the uterus. It is generally seen in older female cats and dogs who have not been desexed.

Pyometras can become life threatening especially if the uterus ruptures inside the body.

Untreated pyometra can cause dehydration, kidney failure and eventual death from infection and toxin accumulation.

What causes a pyometra?

Each time a dog has a season (generally twice a year), she undergoes hormonal changes. These changes affect the uterus and cervix and make infection more likely. Infection is usually caused by a very common organism called E. Coli.

The disease usually becomes apparent several weeks or months following heat.

What are the signs of pyometra?

Pyometra is obviously only seen in females and can occur at any age but more commonly occurs in dogs over the age of six. Early signs can be subtle and could just include increased licking around the back end or just being a bit tired and not as hungry as usual. In the advanced

stages you may notice that she drinks lots of water and sometimes you may even find a reddish- brown discharge coming from the back end. Some dogs will have a distended abdomen and become very depressed and tired.

How is pyometra diagnosed?

A good history is generally suggestive of pyometra but x- rays/ultrasound and blood tests are generally needed to confirm the diagnosis and assess how sick the dog is.

Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, the best treatment option is surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus as soon as possible. Some animals are too sick for

an anaesthetic and need to be stabilised prior to surgery.

Can it be prevented?

Yes! The only way to prevent this condition is by having your dog desexed. If you are not intending to breed your dog, then she should be desexed at any time from six months of age. Not only does desexing prevent pyometra and cancers of the reproductive tract, but if you get your female dog desexed before her first season then this reduces the chance of breast cancer developing later in life by 90 per cent.

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Retirement living should be a comfortable, happy and fulfilling experience...

Being part of a community that integrates retirement living, in- home services and aged care can really help you get the most out of your retirement years. A village of this type builds a more neighbourly community as you’re able to maintain your social connections even if you, or your friends, should need support or care in the future.

For a village to offer this benefit, the old notion of separating people by how much support and care they want is replaced by a fluid, integrated community where everyone can enjoy a fulfilling and happy life, socialising, staying active, pursuing hobbies and continuing to play a role in the community.

For example, at Thornton Park, we achieve this through shared community spaces and a new way that services are delivered.

Features such as a café, hair and beauty salon, community centre, computer kiosks, media room, library and workshop can be enjoyed by all, while activities, courses and events further encourage social interaction.

How much or little you’re involved is up to you.

Having optional services means chores, like cleaning and cooking, can be taken care of by others, so you’re free to enjoy your ideal lifestyle.

They can also provide support and care for you to stay independent and empowered if your future needs change.

The people delivering services in your home also work in the care home. They wear everyday clothes, no uniforms, and are familiar, friendly faces.

Your everyday life should fit in seamlessly with your life in a retirement village, with everyone working to give you freedom and autonomy to live life to the full.

Have a great weekend.

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You’re on your computer, and all you see is a black screen. The cause could be a new device installed, driver updates, virus activity, Windows bug, an application hanging or many other things.

Here’s what to do: 1. Check all the cables are plugged in, especially the monitor cables.

2. Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete and select Task Manager > More Details. This shows you information like CPU, application and memory usage. Most importantly it will alert you to any unresponsive applications. Once identified you could then select End Task. This should get your computer working again.

3. If there are no non- responsive applications then press Ctrl- AltDelete then at the bottom right of the screen is a software Power OFF button. Select this and allow the computer to restart.

4. If the above steps do not work then perform a hard reboot of your computer. The easiest way to do this is to hold the on/off switch down for 10 seconds. As the computer restarts, you can release the button.

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Leave it unplugged for 30 seconds and replug it in and power it on. For notebooks, you may need to leave your laptop on until the battery dies.

6. If your computer restarts and becomes non - responsive again, repeat the necessary step above and as your computer reboots hit the F8 key. This displays a menu, select the Start in Safe Mode option.

If this works, it means that either a program, product or driver you have installed is causing a problem. If you know what this is, uninstall it. While in safe mode take the opportunity to run your antivirus across your computer to rule out virus activity 7. Your next troubleshooting step is to use the Last Known Good Configuration. This is a Windows back- up of when the computer last booted correctly. Like above this can be accessed by pressing F8 on boot-up.

8. The next step is testing hardware. At home, you can open your computer to remove all the cards and reseat them. Please ensure your computer is disconnected from power. If you are uncomfortable with this, leave it to the experts.

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Rebecca Beeson has won the Gabrielle Trainor Medal. Photo: Narelle Sprangher

t may not have been the season they would have desired but that didn’t stop the GWS Giants from celebrating their third year in the AFLW competition.

Rebecca Beeson capped off a breakout 2019 season, claiming her first Gabrielle Trainor Medal at last week’s end of year Presentation Night.

A crowd of 200 people gathered at Rosehill Gardens to witness the closest count to date, with Beeson finishing just two votes ahead of 2018 winner Alicia Eva and Irish import Cora Staunton.

Beeson’s win is even more impressive after the NSW product moved into a midfield role, having played primarily as a forward during her first two seasons in the competition.

The 22-year-old took to the new role like a hot knife through butter, averaging 16.3 disposals at 72 per cent disposal efficiency, 3.1 tackles and two marks per game in 2019, and was named in the 2019 Australia AFLW All Australian 40-player squad.

Giants AFLW coach Alan McConnell said Beeson was a deserved winner after a consistent season.

“Bec’s had a fabulous season transitioning from playing almost predominantly half forward last year into the midfield this year,” he said.

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McConnell, along with his three assistant coaches, vote on the Gabrielle Trainor Medal with up to four votes able to be awarded to a player by each coach every round, with each player able to receive a maximum of 16 votes per round.

Alyce Parker capped off a brilliant debut season taking home the Rising Star Award, while defender Emma Swanson received the Coaches Award.

Forward Christina Bernardi won both the Leading Goal Kicker and Mark of the Year, while Yvonne Bonner became the second successive Irishwoman to claim the Goal of the Year award.

Giants Chairman Tony Shepherd paid tribute to coach McConnell, the playing group and retiring midfielder Courtney Gum following a tough season that saw the Giants finish third in Conference B. “Under the watchful eye of Alan McConnell, I have no doubt that this group is capable of going a long way next season,” he said.

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ne of the biggest events on the local harness racing calendar is back for another year, with a whopping $50,000 in prize money on the line once again.

Penrith Paceway is gearing up for the Schweppes Renshaw Cup, to be run and won on Thursday, April 18.

Worth $50,000 and covering a distance of 2525m, the Renshaw Cup is a timehonoured event which always attracts a first-class field of horses and drivers.

It takes a top horse to finish first past the post, with Match in Heaven, Tiger Tara, Yayas Hot Spot and Smolda all winning the coveted title in recent years.

Next week’s event will be the 51st year of the Renshaw Cup, which was named in honour and memory of Dr Maurice Renshaw, who was the President of the Paceway for 21 years and was instrumental in obtaining a licence for harness racing at Penrith in 1964.

Along with the main event, next Thursday’s meeting has some great support races with two heats of the Kevin and Kay

Penrith Paceway will hold the annual Renshaw Cup on Thursday, April 18 Seymour Evolution Series plus a heat of the time-honoured Carousel.

The Trotters Association of NSW will also be running the Trotters Cup. Meanwhile, Harness Racing NSW has announced a $20,000 cups bonus for the

upcoming Carnival of Cups doubleheader at Penrith and Bankstown.

The bonus will be eligible to owners and trainers with horses that race in both the Renshaw Cup and Treuer Memorial.

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Long - time Penrith Paceway CEO, Lorraine Pozza, said carrying prize money of $50,000 plus the additional bonus will be very enticing.

“This $20,000 bonus is an excellent incentive for owners and trainers,” she said.

“It brings the two races together to make for some great racing and it gives connections of those horses a fantastic opportunity to race for good money at this time of year.”

The Renshaw Cup at the Paceway caters to absolutely everybody, with the chance to win a Toyota Yaris among the many raffles and lucky racebook prizes to be carried out over the course of the night.

There will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family as well as market stalls and top-notch food and beverage.

A special appearance by the Easter Bunny is also on the cards for the little ones to enjoy.

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ome of Penrith’s greatest past and present players will pull on the pads and helmet tomorrow afternoon for a special charity cricket match.

Now in its fifth year, the Penrith All Stars T20 Charity Match will be held at Howell Oval in Penrith this Saturday, April 13 from 1pm.

The match will see two sides made up of current and past Penrith Cricket Club players battle it out all in the name of a well-deserving charity.

Speaking with the Weekender, event organiser and recently retired cricketer Dale Turner said he started the match five years ago because he wanted to help raise money for a local health facility very close to his heart.

“I was diagnosed with Leukemia seven and a half years ago and I spent a fair bit of time at the Nepean Cancer Care Centre,” he said.

“As a big group we used to do Relay For Life but we decided to go out and do something on our own, so we created this match in the hope of raising a whole heap of money for the Nepean Cancer Care Centre.”

Tomorrow’s match will feature an exciting line- up of players including Penrith Cricket Club President Paul Goldsmith, former captain Matthew Halse, coach Kevin Geyer as well as current stars Ryan Smith, Tyran Liddiard, Ryan Gibson and Josh Lalor.

Turner, who is now “fighting fit” after beating Leukemia, will also play in the game.

The recently retired Fourth Grade captain said there will be plenty on offer throughout the day including raffles, prizes, a BBQ and the famous Sydney Thunder Activation Bus. “As well as a raffle we’ll also be auctioning off Pat Cummins’ playing shirt from the recent Sydney Test Match against India,” Turner said.

“We’ll have a delicious BBQ and Penrith Cricket Club will give half the takings from the bar to charity, which is fantastic.”

During its first four years, the Penrith All Stars T20 Charity Match has raised more than $20,000 for the Nepean Cancer Care Centre.

They are hoping to raise another $5,000 at tomorrow’s event.

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Derby’s ANZ finale Story continued from » p. 72

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Champ wins again Personal best throw secures win for Cranebrook teenager

Last Saturday Western Sydney were officially eliminated from this year’s post- season, losing to bogey side Newcastle 3- 2 at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The eighth- placed Wanderers led the Jets 1- 0 at half- time before the home side took control in the second half. Western Sydney evened the game up with 15 minutes remaining but Newcastle’s Angus Thurgate had the final say with his go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute.

Speaking after the match, Wanderers coach Markus Babbel said the Jets have haunted his side all season.

“What can I say? Newcastle is not our team,” he told reporters.

“In the first game [this season] we dominated them but couldn’t win.

In the second game it was 50/50 and we lost 5- 1. Today we dominated them and couldn’t win, so Newcastle is not our team.”

Western Sydney take on Sydney FC this Saturday for the final time at ANZ Stadium. Kick-off is at 7.50pm.

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t was a classic case of déjà vu for Cranebrook javelin star Ariana Levy who, like the previous year, had to pull a rabbit out of the hat in order to be crowned national champion in back to back years.

The 14- year- old was competing in the U15 girls javelin event at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park last week when she found herself in fifth place heading into the final throw of the competition.

Anxious leading into the championships about defending her title, Ariana admitted she was throwing poorly during her first few attempts.

“I was definitely nervous and thinking how sad I would be if I didn’t win. I wasn’t throwing great but I was improving with each throw,” she told the Weekender.

“In the first round, a girl from South Australia threw over 40m and that completely messed with my brain because I’ve never thrown over 40m before.

“Everyone I was competing against was

throwing around my PB (personal best) and I was quite a bit under.”

With one final throw remaining and sitting in fifth position, Ariana consulted her parents and coach, asking for some last minute advice to help get her mind back on the job.

“My coach knows how to snap me out of a bad mood, he doesn’t put up with that at all. I was very unhappy and he basically told me I know how to throw, I know what to do, so I just need to go out there and do it,” Ariana said.

“My mum and dad were also very helpful in getting me to focus because I was certainly not able to do that on my own.”

With Ariana’s mind back on the task at hand, the Year 9 St Paul’s Grammar School student picked up her 500g javelin and hurled it a whopping 42.30m.

“I ended up throwing a four- metre PB, which put me in first place by two metres. However, there were still four top throwers to come,” Ariana said.

Fortunately, the remaining contenders didn’t get close to Ariana’s final throw and she was crowned national champion for the second consecutive year.

Winner: Ariana Levy “I couldn’t believe it… I jumped and ran over to my coach and parents, I was so excited,” Ariana said.

For Ariana, this was her third major win in 2019 after she already defended her State Little Athletics and NSW Junior Championships titles in recent months.

Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith are back in business, defeating the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders 88-77 in Round 5 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition. Panthers captain Ben Kearins was once again the best on court, recording 19 points and nine assists. Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team went down to the Spiders 56-47. Penrith’s Natalia Beaumont was on fire, recording 18 points and 13 rebounds for her side. Both teams are on the road this weekend to battle the Norths Bears this Saturday.

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AFL: The Penrith Rams have opened their 2018 AFL Sydney Platinum Division campaign with a loss, going down to the Western Magic 79-57. Phil Hartney scored two goals for the Rams.

Penrith will look for their first win of the season when they battle the Balmain Tigers this Saturday afternoon at Greygums Oval. Meanwhile, the Penrith Rams have failed to deliver in the opening round of the 2019 AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition, belted by the Western Magic 46-6. Paige Pirotta was the lone scorer for the Rams.

Penrith will look to bounce back when they face the Manly Warringah Wolves this Saturday at Greygums Oval.

AFL: After being thrashed the previous week, the GWS Giants are back in the winner’s circle, smashing the Richmond Tigers by 49 points in Round 3. Led by tall forwards Jeremy Cameron (seven goals) and Jeremy Finlayson (five), the prolific Lachie Whitfield and

tagger Matt de Boer, GWS set up the win with six goals to two in the second term.

GWS will be aiming for back to back wins when they meet the Geelong Cats this Saturday afternoon.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 9 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season took place last weekend with Penrith’s SG Ball team enjoying their biggest win of the year. Penrith belted the West Coast Pirates 70-18 in their final game of the season, while the club’s Harold Matthews team enjoyed the bye. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Tarsha Gale Cup side were beaten by the Wests Tigers 32-6. The Junior Representative finals get underway this weekend with Penrith taking on Cronulla in the Tarsha Gale Cup and the Harold Matthews Cup. Penrith’s SG Ball team failed to qualify.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 4 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions took place last weekend.

In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys defeated Penrith Brothers 44-10, while in the Sydney Shield, St Marys thumped Penrith Brothers 56-12.

GOLF: 133 golfers teed off at Leonay Golf Club last Friday in a Pro-Am Tournament hosted by Leonay Professional Ben Breckenridge. NSW’s Jordan Zunic and Western Australia’s Nathan Wood were the best performed professionals on the day, each shooting rounds of 64 to share the combined first and second prize money. Leonay’s Phil Strom was the best-performed amateur on the day.

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he Western Sydney Wanderers will play their final ever Sydney Derby at ANZ Stadium this Saturday when they battle arch rivals Sydney FC. With the Wanderers officially moving to the state- of- the- art Bankwest Stadium next season, all future Western Sydney home games involving the Sky Blues will be played at the brand-new Parramatta venue.

Western Sydney’s record against Sydney FC has been diabolical, with their last victory coming in 2017 at ANZ Stadium of all places.

All up the two sides have met each other 21 times, with Sydney FC winning 12 games to Western Sydney’s four. The two clubs have also played out five draws in seven seasons.

This season, Sydney FC have defeated the Wanderers twice – 2-0 back in October and 3-1 in December.

With just three games in the season remaining, the Wanderers will be hoping to end their rollercoaster 2018/19 A- League campaign on a high, and a win over the second-placed Sydney FC this weekend will go a long way to achieving that.

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Western Sydney Wanderers players were in a good mood at training this week

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