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WATER WORRY Residents in a South Penrith street are fed up with a sewage drama that is threatening their health and wellbeing. Each time it rains, man holes and other points of access to the system in the street burst open, spewing sewage into the street, onto footpaths and across lawns. “Tampons, condoms and human waste, including faeces, come out onto our lawns, run down the footpaths and onto the street,” said one local resident.

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BRYAN’S GIRL Members of the Sydney Alliance at Penrith Railway Station this week. Inset: Shadow Transport Minister, Penny Sharpe hands out flyers relating to station safety.

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he safety of commuters at Penrith Railway Station after dark is in question according to an amalgamation of community groups, churches, schools and trade unions, who are banding together to demand increased security and safety measures. Sydney Alliance member and ex-transit offic er, Adrian Catt, is concerned about safety on trains and on our local platforms after witnessing a number of incidents himself. “One day here at Penrith I saw a lady chasing youths who had stolen her phone and obviously

the staff wanted to help but they don’t have authority to do anything and have to step back. I am very concerned about the safety, it is deteriorating,” he said. Sydney Alliance claims that Penrith Station is one of nine interchange train stations that doesn’t meet required station staffin g standards, contributing to unsafe situations for commuters. “The Station Staffi ng Standard is a minimum staffi ng standard for interchange train stations, where customers can be confident that the station will have two customer service staff and two members of the police transit command at the station until the last train,” said Sydney Alliance Coalition Director Amanda Tattersall.

Transport for NSW said that two Railcorp staff members are employed between 10pm and 6am at Penrith Station. “There are also cleaning staff rostered on at various times,” a spokesperson said. Shadow Minister for Transport, Penny Sharpe said that people are still feeling unsafe, especially at night, and that safety is a serious issue. “A lot of people that I talk to, particularly women, talk to me about not feeling safe travelling at night and that’s a huge issue,” she said. A Penrith Police spokesperson said they do not consider the station area unsafe, but do actively patrol it throughout the day and night.

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Chantelle ignores the trend The female tradie swapping the stereotype for a hard day on the tools When you organise for new carpet to be laid, the last thing you probably expect is a petite 22-year-old blonde to knock on the door. But Chantelle Yeaman is more than up to the job...

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s a carpet layer, Chantelle Yeaman attracts a few puzzled looks whilst doing her work. Working alongside her dad for Image Carpet and Blinds in Emu Plains, 22-year-old Ms Yeaman said that she loves her job. “I actually started driving dad to jobs whilst I was working part time and then I started helping out. It was much more interesting and fun than my other job so I quit and became a carpet layer,” she said. A very physically demanding line of work, Ms Yeaman said that she feels she still pulls her weight compared to her male counterparts. “I go to the gym five days per week and have always been a very active and hands-on person. Sometimes we are required to move furniture and people will ask if I can manage but I don’t have much trouble at all despite being quite petite,” she said. More often than not, the quizzical looks come from older women who are not used to the idea of female tradespeople, Ms Yeaman explained. “We do a lot of work in the Blue Mountains and Penrith for older couples who are replacing their carpets. Often the women are the most surprised but I have never had anyone say anything inappropriate,” she said. The State Government is trying to encourage more women to take up traditionally male-dominated jobs. “Women currently make up only 13 per cent of trade apprentices and trainees,” said Minister for Women, Pru Goward. “Many non-traditional industries are

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Defence Force. Legacy is unique because its members offer personal help to the Legacy family. Often it is just a matter of being there or at the other end of the phone line, but that support is important. Legacy, which marks its 90th year this year, is a unique Australian organisation that assists families of those who gave their lives or health in our nation’s service. Legacy assists widows to obtain government benefits to which they are entitled, provides activities for older widows to help prevent social isolation and holidays at the Legacy Holiday House at Moss Vale. Children receive educational support, the chance to enjoy holidays and camps with children who face similar challenges as them and personal development opportunities. Legacy relies on the support of the public as it receives minimal government funding. You can donate on 9248 9000. Th is is also the perfect opportunity to encourage everyone to get down to Penrith RSL and see their war display, if you haven’t already. It is a fi ne tribute to servicemen and women who fought for this country; and at a time when many RSL clubs are shying away from their traditions, Neel Chand and his team deserve a huge pat on the pack for putting the display in a prominent position in the club. Everyone involved should be very proud of their effor ts. War is not pretty, and it is not something that should be celebrated. But it is something we must remember, to learn for the future, if nothing else. Lest We Forget.

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esterday was one of the most important days on the Australian calendar. And as we wiped the sleep from our eyes as the alarm clock went off just that little bit earlier than normal, tears quickly fi lled them up for many. ANZAC Day is much, much more than just a day off, or the opportunity to have a few beers and play two-up with your mates at the local pub. And it’s about a hell of a lot more than trying to work out how best to score yourself a four day weekend given that it fell on a Thursday this year. ANZAC Day is a day to remember those who fought so we could have that beer, or enjoy that day off. It is a day to reflect, to mourn, to remember, and to hope. Even if you didn’t manage to get yourself out of bed for the Dawn Service yesterday, hopefully you did fi nd just a few moments to stop and to think. If you’ve got kids, it is more important now than ever to drum in the message of exactly what ANZAC Day is, because if in 20 or 30 years it’s all about a day off and a few beers, it will not be the generation of the time’s fault, but ours for failing to instil the pride and knowledge that our children very much need. For me, the most poignant part of any ANZAC Day is actually the walk from the car down to the service itself. There’s just something about that walk, at such an early hour, with so many people around. It’s special. It’s important to remember, too, that ANZAC Day is not just a time to reflect on the past. After all, war is very current. Sydney Legacy this week put out the call for all of us to remember those serving overseas today. No matter what the politics of it all, they are there under our flag, and that means something. Sydney Legacy is also asking people to turn their thoughts to the many Australian families who are facing life without a loved one who died during or after their Australian Defence Force operational service. Legacy supports more than 100,000 widows nationally and more than 1,600 children and people with a disability, those who lost a spouse or a parent who saw active duty with the Australian

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possibly a woman, seen leaving the unit block just after the incident, exiting in the direction of the train station. “We have been told a person in dark clothing was seen leaving the area just after the incident and we want to identify this person,” Mr Filewood said. Family and friends took to social media

to pay tribute to Ms Hayson Pal. “I’m in such disbelief... just numb,” one said on Facebook. Another said: “It is still hard to sink in that she is really gone ... never imagined that it could happen to one of your closest friends. Still in a lot if shock. My heart goes out for her little kids.”

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his was an historic week, not only for the 1.1 million school children in New South Wales education, but for Australian education. For me, the National Plan for School Improvement is the culmination of fiv e years’ work in government and a lifetime of passion for change in education beyond that to seize the opportunity of the biggest improvement agenda for our schools in 40 years. Th is has always been about making sure every child can reach their full potential and no child gets left behind, and that we get school resourcing right in our classrooms with teachers, with kids, for years and years to come. The agreement sets out that the Commonwealth will provide $2 for every $1 that states and territories put in to improving education. Under this agreement, you will see the best teachers rewarded for staying in classrooms, not going off into management or administration to get a pay increase. They will able to be paid more than $100,000 a year to stay in the classroom where they are doing the most important work that our country needs done. What you will see under this agreement is meaningful annual performance appraisals of teachers, not tick-a-box, not tick-and-fl ick, but actual work observing classroom practice and working out year after year after year how teachers can

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protection costs under the current government. Should we win the next election, we will make a difference from day one. We will put in place the policies that work, which include temporary protection visas to deny the people smugglers a product to sell; rigorous offshore processing in places like Nauru; the readiness to turn boats around where it’s safe to do so, and a much better relationship with Indonesia. There is no higher priority for a government than the border security of our country and my assurance to the people of Australia is that there is a better way; that we can and will and must stop the boats. The Howard Government inherited a problem and it crafted a solution. The current government inherited a solution and it’s put the people smugglers back in business. If there is one thing that is likely to prejudice support for immigration overall, it’s a government which has failed on border protection. Support for immigration overall reached very high levels under the Howard Government, at least in part because the Howard Government had our borders under control. Tell us what you think on Twitter via @wwpenrith

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ach time the sky is overcast, threatening a downpour, residents of Timgalen Avenue in South Penrith hold their breath, expecting the worst. Each time it rains, man holes and other points of access to the system in the street burst open, spewing sewage into the street, onto footpaths and across lawns. Residents living on the South Penrith street have had enough and are calling on Sydney Water to take action. “Tampons, condoms and human waste, including faeces, come out onto our lawns, run down the footpaths and onto the street,” said resident, Brian Carter, 72. “It has already happened three times this year and next time it rains, I am sure that it will happen again.” The health issues involved are serious and the stench of raw sewage stays around for weeks after an overflow with some residents forced to turn away their visitors. “The smell was unbelievable the other day and that stench is still there,” Mr Carter said. “I was going to get my grandchildren to come over at the start of the school holidays but I just couldn’t let them come near this. I ended up going to their place.” Residents say that each time sewage comes out of the main, Sydney Water are called and send out an efficient team to clean up the mess but have not determined a cause of the overflo w. “The crew that come out and do the

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cleaning up are brilliant but they shouldn’t have to keep doing it,” Mr Carter said. Sydney Water have sent out inspectors who have told residents that the overflow is due to illegal storm water connections to the sewerage pipes.

“That’s a hell of a lot of water coming from roof tops. The answer is more likely that there is stormwater overflowing from Sydney Water stormwater pipes to sewer pipes because of the water volume,” said another resident, Peter Townsend.

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TENDER Provision of the Disposal of Construction Waste 4ENDER 2EFERENCE Penrith City Council is seeking proposals for the reliable and cost effective performance of disposal of construction waste, street sweeper and drainage waste on an as required basis. The Contract will be for an initial period of three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further three (3) x one (1) year periods, by mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance.

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The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary ofďŹ ce hours, in the period from 29 April 2013 to 29 May 2013. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be speciďŹ ed in the submission. The submission is to include Councilâ€™s reference number DA13/0342.

Multi-dwelling housing 9 x 3-bed attic style villas and strata subdivision

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For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429.

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Torrens title subdivison 27 lots and 1 public reserve The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW OfďŹ ce of Water â€“ Water Management Act 2000 Section 89, 90 & 91.

Closing Date: 13 May 2013

Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit WWW PENRITHCITY NSW GOV AU

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CELEBRATE THE CROSSING WITH US 2013 marks the Bicentenary of the ďŹ rst successful European crossing of the Blue Mountains by explorers Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson. Join in the celebrations at the following free events:

CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith OfďŹ ce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ€“4pm. Monâ€“Fri. St Marys OfďŹ ce Queen Street Centre, 207â€“209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ€“4pm. Monâ€“Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30amâ€“5pm. Monâ€“Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: pencit@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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s 3ATURDAY -AY n AM Luddenham Road off Mamre Road, St Marys Breakfast and commencement of the Blue Mountains Crossing re-enactment treks at the site of Blaxlandâ€™s farm. Featuring Jack Thompson. s 3ATURDAY -AY n PM Weir Reserve, Penrith Family camp out â€˜a night under the starsâ€™ and historical activities, featuring a poetry reading by Jack Thompson. *Only a limited number of camping sites available, bookings essential, contact 4732 7652. s 3UNDAY -AY n AM Mamre House, St Marys Historical Festival, interactive activities, family entertainment and historical demonstrations. Farm and Cumberland Plains walking tours. s 3ATURDAY -AY n AM Melrose Hall, Emu Plains Morning tea and local historical commemorations, research your family tree and historical walking tours. s 3UNDAY -AY William Cox Open Day â€“ Arms of Australia Inn, Emu Plains Historical Festival celebrating local colonial history.

Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). GrafďŹ ti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 29 April 2013 â€“ 7.30pm (Ordinary meeting) 13 May 2013 â€“ 7.30pm (Policy Review Committee)

s Local families can be sure their young children are receiving high quality childcare with four of Councilâ€™s centres independently assessed under the National Quality Standard receiving top marks. The independent assessment showed Penrith childcare centres to be some of the best when it came to educating, nurturing and developing children. Most long day care centres in NSW received a â€˜Working towards the National Quality Standardâ€™ result, but Council centres achieved higher than that. Penrith Council has 32 childcare facilities including long day care, preschool and services for school age children, with about 5,000 children under its care annually. s On Thursday, 9 May, local neighbourhood centres will be holding a stall in Memory Park from 10amâ€“2pm (corner High Street and Woodriff Street, Penrith). Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a free BBQ lunch between 12â€“2pm and ďŹ nd out whatâ€™s happening at your local neighbourhood centre, the heart of your community.

FACEBOOK POST OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to Lena McKechnic who this week won after answering last weekâ€™s question â€˜If Council focussed on just one main thing over the next 5 years, what should it be?â€™

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COUNCIL BRIEFS s To celebrate Local Government Week, weâ€™re putting young leaders in the hot seat to experience what itâ€™s like to lead a City. Primary school kids can enter by sharing what they think a Mayorâ€™s day involves and why they should be our 2013 Junior Mayor (max. length 1-sided A4 or USB for audio-visuals). Call 4732 7652 or email sbonello@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Q10: For a greener city, what should Council do? Find us online: twitter.com/penrithcouncil penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Pat on the back I’d like to acknowledge our City’s hard working child care staff for their ongoing dedication to providing the very best education and care to families in our community. Four of Council’s centres performed well when they were assessed under the National Quality Standard recently. All four were found to meet all the requirements, with Yoorami Children’s Centre exceeding the standard in all the areas. Most long day care centres in NSW are currently only ‘working towards’ the National Quality Standard, so this is a well-deserved pat on the back for our centres. The assessment focuses on seven vital areas of childcare including educational programs, health and safety and staffin g qualific ations. The standards are very stringent, since our children really are our most important assets. Council has 32 childcare facilities including long day care and preschool, caring for about 5,000 children each year. I’m looking forward to seeing the results when our other centres are assessed.

Same sex marriage should be legal here in Australia because gay people should have the right to get married and let’s face it, it’s happening around the world. Last week New Zealand just voted for it. So Australia should be next on the list. So the PM and the MPs should have a look at this and be fair and change their minds and vote for marriage equality. Ian Matthews, South Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Penalty rates I recently read in the local paper about the fact that the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce is going to be involved in the Federal election, as they don’t want to support penalty rates. I thought, ‘What’s new’, as they have been the faceless people of the Liberal Party for many years. What is absurd is that they claim local businesses have closed down due to what they have to pay their staff. The employees within the retail and hospitality industries are some of the lowest paid workers in Australia. Part of the responsibility of being a business owner is to ensure that your employees are paid correctly using the awards. If you cannot afford to do this then you shouldn’t be going into business in the fi rst place. The problem for business owners is not about paying wages to their workers, but about fi nding the money to

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pay their increasing rents. I am consistently hearing from business owners about the ever increasing rents they are expected to pay and this is leading to their demise. For example, shops in Westfield having to close due to increasing rent. So why is it that their executives are paid $40 million a year? Th is says to me that they are becoming too greedy. Fiona Scott is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Does she support cutting low paid workers’ wages? Does she support cutting penalty rates? If she debates David Bradbury, maybe these issues might get aired. At the moment all I see is that as a member of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce she supports cutting penalty rates of Australia’s lowest paid workers. Miles Anderson, Emu Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Broadband plan When you service your car, do you only change half the spark plugs or only half of the oil? (We’ll do it faster and cheaper, Western Weekender April 19). No, you change the lot. Turnbull’s method is a band aid. The current copper lines that are being used are not made for Internet, Internet needs fibre. Look at the size of Australia compared to countries in Europe. Technology can be used to bring each side of our country closer together for business and personal (via video) but

only with high speed Internet. Sure it costs a lot of money, but money well spent for the future. There is also a lot of technology that can not be used to its potential because the infrastructure linking them is crap (Smart TVs). Fibre will fi x this. Matthew Putland, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Off the pace The Liberal plan is 25 years off the pace of other IT developed countries, defin itely lacks vision for the future and will be out dated by the time it is implemented. Do they actually have any modern forward thinking policy at all! Nigel Highley, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Focus on America America has experienced an act of terrorism at the Boston Marathon. We also have heard the news of bombings in Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan, which, in the last several years, have claimed countless lives. Women and children and other innocents have been the victims of these sad and disgusting events. Once the initial report has been made we hear no more of these incidents nor are we inundated with interviews of the victims or the relatives of victims. One would think that America has a monopoly on victimhood. Jay Nauss, via email

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Liesl’s big moment with Bryan Music superstar calls on Glenmore Park local to share the stage for big duet

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t started out being just another concert for 20-year-old Glenmore Park resident Liesl Bamback but that quickly changed when her idol, Canadian superstar Bryan Adams, called her on stage to perform a duet. The incredible moment happened at AllPhones Arena last Friday when the ‘Summer of ‘69’ singer told the packed house he needed a female up on stage to help him sing the classic 1998 duet ‘When You’re Gone’. The crowd went wild with thousands of ladies jumping up and down wanting the opportunity to take part – one of those fans that stood out was Miss Bamback. “I jumped up and down like an idiot and Bryan saw me in the stands,” Miss Bamback told the Weekender. “He then saw another girl equally as excited down the front and said to the crowd ‘it’s either the girl down here with the tank top or the girl (Miss Bamback) in the t-shirt up on the side’. “He fi rst asked the crowd ‘do you want the girl in the tank top?’ and there was a bit of a cheer. Then he said ‘how about the girl in the t-shirt?’ and everybody cheered. He said ‘alright come on down’, so I ran onto the stage.” It was then a quick dash onto the arena floor and climb up a rickety ladder onto the main stage, but there was only one thing going through her mind. “I was just thinking don’t forget the words, don’t forget the words,” she said.

Glenmore Park’s Liesl Bamback proves her love for Bryan Adams. Inset: Liesl performing with Bryan on stage. Main photo: Melinda Jane.

Miss Bamback admitted she’d been listening to Bryan Adams’ classic pop rock tunes since she was a baby when her mother, another obsessed fan, used to play

them to her and her brother to fall asleep. “There’s home movies of my brother as a baby falling asleep to the song ‘Heaven’ playing in the background,” she said.

“Th is experience was an absolute dream come true, it was truly amazing.” Do you have a similar story? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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ith hundreds of shoppers heading to local shopping centres as holidays come to an end and school goes back for another term, it is important to remember to be safe around escalators to avoid nasty accidents. Late last year a two-year-old boy had four finger s amputated after he was caught in an escalator in south west Sydney. To avoid another accident, WorkCover NSW have issued a warning for local parents, kids and staff spending time in local shopping centres. General Manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division, John Watson said that last year’s incident was an unfortunate accident that the shopping centre operator could not have prevented. “WorkCover’s investigation found that the shopping centre operator had appropriate signage on the escalator stating that young children should be kept alongside supervising adults,” Mr Watson said. “Th is was an unfortunate accident and we are urging all shoppers, particularly the parents and carers of young children, to be extra vigilant when using escalators so that no-one else is injured in these circumstances.” Shopping centre operators are required to have safety measures in place to minimise the risk of injury for shoppers and staff. “Shopping centre operators must also ensure escalators are regularly tested, maintained and, where necessary, repaired so that injuries do not occur,” Mr Watson said. Have you got a concern about a local shopping centre and your safety? We want to know about it. Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

Youths arrested: Early morning robbery attempt About 1.20am on Monday, April 22, four young people approached a restaurant on Station Street Penrith, attempting to open it. They ran from the location after being disturbed by security. About 2.50am the same date, the same four young people were seen by the same security guard walking along Station Street. Police attended and spoke with the young people who were subsequently arrested. A variety of property and money was located in possession of the young people, which linked them back to other break and enter offences in Penrith. They were all taken back to Penrith Police Station where one of the young people was charged with “break and enter” and property offences to appear before Parramatta Children’s Court on May 13. The other youths were released pending further enquiries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Not a phone: Electronic shock weapon discovered About 8.50pm on Saturday, April 20, police stopped a black Hyundai Accent on Lethbridge Street at Penrith. Police had reasons to search the vehicle as well as the occupants. In the back seat of the vehicle, police located what appeared to be a black Apple iPhone 4. Upon closer inspection of the object, police formed the opinion that the object was an electronic shock weapon. Th is item was seized and as a result of police investigation a 20-year-old male from Penrith was arrested and charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and other offences. He appeared in Penrith Local Court on Wednesday, April 24. During this same vehicle stop, a 21-year-old male from Cambridge Park was also arrested and charged when found to be in possession of what police believe to be both prohibited drugs as well as an amount of prescribed drugs which he was not lawfully entitled to. As a result he was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on May 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Families are being urged to be careful on escalators.

About 1.00am on Saturday, April 20, police were travelling south along Palmyra Road, Lethbridge Park when they saw a motor vehicle veering between both southbound lanes. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was subjected to a breath test which returned a positive result. The 59-year-old Lethbridge Park man was charged with driving with a high range PCA.

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Rally funding Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has announced he will fund a public rally to allow local residents to have their say on the issue surrounding radioactive waste being sent to Kemps Creek. In the latest twist in the ongoing saga, Mr Bradbury said he was disappointed by Penrith City Council’s decision not to fund a public rally on this important issue. “If Penrith Council isn’t willing to step up and fund a public rally to ensure the voices of our local community are heard on this issue, I will,” Mr Bradbury said. “I have recently contacted the residents’ action group to inform them that I would be supporting their efforts to hold a rally in the coming months.” Mr Bradbury clarified that the money would come out of his own pocket, and not taxpayer funds.

Chamber joins campaign to speak up for small business

CASSANDRA O CONNOR

enrith Valley Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind a campaign to have small business recognised by policy

makers. NSW Business Chamber has joined forces with local business Chambers to send a message to Federal politicians in the lead up to the Federal election in September – that small business must be accounted for when making critical decisions impacting Australia’s economic future. “Th is campaign is a very powerful message to our Federal politicians,” said Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO, Jill Woods. “It is the fi rst time the voices of small businesses around Australia have united through their peak Chamber organisations. Surely that must be a very big, red flag to any thinking politician?” Ms Woods said that the united Chamber movement is going to make a very loud noise. “Small business has simply had enough of being ignored,” she said. “We, people like you and me, our neighbours, our families are the backbone of this country representing over two million small businesses. “Yet Canberra continually makes decisions, introduces new legislation and taxes, or cuts support funding, without proper consultation with the real world – they ignore the workforce these changes

Correction In the story “Construction Halts” (Western Weekender, April 19) it was reported that construction works on both the car park and the mental health building at Nepean Hospital had ceased. Th is is in fact incorrect. It is only the works on the mental health building that had ceased at that point in time. AW Edwards is the company that has been contracted to deliver the car park and is unaffected by the issues with the lead contractor of the mental health building. The Weekender apologises for any confusion caused.

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO, Jill Woods. Photo: Melinda Jane.

will impact. “Not anymore. We are standing together and will be heard. Listen up Canberra or be it at your own peril!”

Stories from small business owners are being collated on the campaign’s website. For more information visit www. toobigtoignore.org.au.

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aul Blackman’s dedication to Australian history and his passion for maintaining the ANZAC tradition in the local area has not gone unnoticed. The McCarthy Catholic College student was recently selected for a prestigious Premier’s ANZAC Memorial Scholarship, which will see him travel overseas with 15 other Year 10 and 11 students to learn more about the ANZAC legacy. Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres congratulated Paul on his success. “It is wonderful news for Paul and for the McCarthy Catholic College community that someone from our local region has been selected for such an exceptional opportunity,” Mr Ayres said. “I wish Paul all the very best for the

South East Asia trip later this year.” Paul will travel to South East Asia, including Singapore, visiting sites of military signific ance. “Th is is a unique opportunity for these NSW students to learn about Australia’s military involvement in the region, not from a textbook but through fir st-hand experience,” said Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Victor Dominello. “In remembrance of fallen ANZACs, the scholars will scatter the ashes of commemorative paper stars inscribed with the names of Australian casualties of the war, originally cast in tribute by visitors to the ANZAC Memorial.” Before and after the trip, Paul will play a leading role in commemorative activities at schools and memorials locally and will submit a project about his experience after the trip, detailing his learning experiences.

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Planning overhaul COUNCIL SNAPSHOT Penrith Panthers has submitted their development application to build a multi-deck car park at 83 Mulgoa Road Penrith. Penrith Panthers have also submitted a development application for a new office building worth $1.7 million and an extension to alfresco dining at the Panthers club worth $1 million. These projects are now on exhibition and represent a significant investment by the club to improve its services. The popular ‘Trees for Mum’ event is on again and people of all ages are being encouraged to salute their mum by planting a tree for her on Mother’s Day. It’s a special community event, which encourages people of all ages to nurture the environment and remember their mum with a commemorative planting. It will be held on Sunday, May 12 from 9am until 12 noon at Gibbes Street off Spencer Street in Regentville. Access is only 600 metres south of the M4 and Mulgoa Rd intersection. The Trees for Mum program started as a small event in 2002 and has grown into a national occasion. To ensure there are enough plants on the day for everyone who comes, please register by calling 4732 8088 or email parks@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. Joint President of Local Government NSW, Cr Ray Donald, said that a report last week released by TCorp (NSW Treasury Corporation), Financial Sustainability of the NSW Local Government Sector, indicates that existing revenue restrictions, including rate pegging, severely hamper councils’ ability to fund current and future levels of service. “Couple these restrictions with years of cost-shifting by the NSW Government and inadequate fi nancial grants to address ageing infrastructure such as timber bridges in regional and rural communities, is it any wonder that some councils are struggling to maintain fina ncial sustainability?” he asked. Rate pegging is used to control Council rates paid by residents.

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his week Newspoll again reaffi rmed that Tony Abbott is the strong favourite to be our 28th Prime Minister. As he goes from factory floor, to green grocer, to a small business of any variety he plays the underdog but with increasing prime ministerial confidence. For months now he’s been clutching a little blue booklet like a bible – it’s his “Real Solutions Plan”. He rarely does a media conference without it, urging voters to read it. Mr Abbott has made it the go-to-guide for this election. So what does the 50-page booklet contain? Well, mainly it’s all big picture stuff about values and direction and repetitive aspirations. There’s little details on policies or costings. Instead it asks voters to trust the Coalition on their “track record”. There is a significant void when it comes to detail or anything worth analysing, and

the electorate will demand that void be fi lled over the next five months, well before Election Day. Mr Abbott has framed this election as a referendum on trust. So what promises has he made and will he be the fi rst Prime Minister in history to keep ALL of his promises? He didn’t as Health Minister when he gave an iron clad guarantee on the Medicare Safety Net thresholds. So, with Mr Abbott as the authority, here’s a list of some of his most signific ant pledges: Promise: Abolish the Carbon Tax. He’s given a six month time frame. If the senate doesn’t cooperate he will go to a double dissolution election. He’s also committed to a five per cent reduction in emissions and says it can be achieved under his preferred direct action plan. Reality: Business groups say they’d prefer to go to an emissions trading scheme and prefer a market mechanism. If

Mr Abbott did anything other than completely get rid of Labor’s carbon tax or the government’s preferred ETS, it’d be the backfl ip to end all political backflip s. Promise: Abolish the Mining Tax and the compensation attached. That includes the school kids bonus, which delivers eligible families $410 and $810 per year for each primary and secondary school student respectively. Reality: The mining tax has failed to raise any real revenue and the Gillard government has made pledges (such as the school kids bonus) based on nonexistent revenue. Abbott will suffer some pain for scrapping handouts, but in the current budget context he won’t lose too much skin. Like the carbon tax, he will have difficulty scrapping the mining tax if the Greens hold the balance of power in the Senate. Promise: Paid Parental Leave. It has an estimated cost of around $3.3 billion a year.

Reality: Th is is a policy area that’s somewhat divided the party. Conservatives are of the opinion it’s far too generous and perhaps not economically sensible. Promise: “Stopping the boats”. Reality: The Coalition does have form in this area. Howard’s policies did work, but will they still work? Turning boats at sea is dangerous and it’s not exactly popular in Indonesia. There are many more promises Tony Abbott has to keep. But these are the key ones that will attract most of the attention in the early stages of a Coalition Government. Given the challenges associated with all of them, it’s likely some will be modified or broken.

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ost of us remember as kids having a boiled egg and toasted soldiers for breakfast. But did you ever take much notice of the egg cup your egg came in? Well one local Cranebrook resident did. Meet Jean Williams; she’s been collecting egg cups for 33 years and has amassed a collection of over 1,500 pieces. She’s the latest of Penrith’s “crazy collectors”, who have been flooding the Weekender with calls since our front page story earlier this month, calling for the wackiest collectors in the local area to come forward. “My egg cup collecting started on a day trip to Kiama in 1980,” Mrs Williams said. “My friends were into thimbles and spoons but I wanted to collect something different. I wanted to get a memento from every new town I visited, so it needed to be small but attractive, readily available but inexpensive. “I came out of the souvenir shop with a china egg cup painted with a fish and the words ‘Kiama Blow Hole’.” Over the years, Mrs Williams has travelled far and wide in search of her unique little treasures from quaint souvenir shops overseas to bustling second-hand markets back home. “Visiting the local Trash and Treasure markets quickly alerted me to the huge range of egg cups available and I was quickly bitten by the collector bug,” she said.

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“Op shops proved to be another good source, and more were gathered up on overseas trips with close calls on excess baggage charges.” As Mrs Williams’ collection grew larger and larger, she rapidly started to run out of space in her kitchen, where she initially displayed them.

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lenn Petersen has seen with his own eyes children who are forced into an industry that they are too young to understand and he is calling on the community to do something about it. The passionate Werrington local has been a part of Destiny Rescue for the past three years; an organisation dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating children who have been sold or forced into sexual slavery. “Our statistics indicate that a child is sold or taken into the sex trade every 26 seconds somewhere in the world, and that is unacceptable,” Mr Petersen said. “These children don’t have voices for themselves so they need us to speak out on their behalf. I have children, I have grandchildren that I love. It sickens me that this happens to children and if I can protect them, then I will.” After seeing the devastation caused by the sex industry in foreign countries, he has decided to take a stand and is working to raise awareness of the issue that he believes “needs to stop”. “I have been to the houses, the hostels where these children go to stay once they have been rescued by Destiny Rescue. It touched my heart and I knew that it was something I needed to be involved in,” he said. Mr Petersen is hoping that a golf day will raise at least $1,500, enough for Destiny Rescue to save one child, but that it will

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also raise awareness in the community. “A lot of people are aware of the issue but it is confronting so they may not want to act on it. I thought this was a good way

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Kids from Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centres learned all about going to the dentist.

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o-one likes a trip to the dentist, least of all the youngest in our community, local kids. Dr Meredith Gay and Kate Prouse from Tindale Dental visited Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centre in Penrith to show local kids that going to the dentist is not all bad. “The main aim of having a dentist come in to the centre is to help alleviate the fear that some children and their parents have when the time comes to visit the dentist,”

said Kareena Gale, owner of Spunky Monkeys Early Learning Centres. “Dr Gay shows the children how fun the dentist can be. In this program the children get to try on the gloves, masks and “special” glasses.” The educational program delivered by the local dental professionals also taught the kids how important it is to look after your teeth. “Dr Gay spoke about the best foods for our teeth and the sometimes food like lollies and juice,” Mrs Gale said. The kids were shown how to correctly brush their teeth, too.

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ecoming a new mum can be daunting, especially when you don’t know where to go for advice. Eight months into her fi rst pregnancy, Larissa Ainge, 31, from South Penrith was feeling anxious and scared, worried that she wouldn’t cope with becoming a mum. The local small business owner decided to make a Facebook page, ‘Mums & Bubs from the West!’, inviting local mums to join and give each other

support. 11 months on, the group has grown to around 500 members. The site is welcome to all mums and expectant mums from the local area who are keen for some advice and dads, be warned, it is strictly ‘girls only’. “We keep it personal, just for the girls, so that we can chat about anything even things that you would normally be a little shy about,” Ms Ainge said. Mums discuss a range of topics on the page and ask each other for advice. Mrs Ainge invites all local mums to join the group, just search ‘Mums & Bubs from the West!’ on Facebook.

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launch this program and support a great cause at the same time.” James McGovern, Club Manager of Fitness First said the decision to make the program available for non-members of the gym was not a hard one. “Our mission is To Make The World A Fitter Place, and what better way for us to do so then to lead by example. Th is program will create a lasting impression of health on the mother that is passed down to their children.” He is also happy to be teaming up with the McGrath Foundation. “Breast cancer affects the lives of so many people and has affected the lives of people close to me. I’m excited to raise plenty of donations over the Mother’s Day Weekend to help such a fantastic cause.” Current Fitness First member and Mum-to-be Kerryn Carter added “It’s awesome to see Fitness First so involved in the community and I can’t wait to get started with Baby First.” Neither can the team at Fitness First! Baby First will run only at the Penrith club MondayFriday mornings at 9:30 from 13th May. The Mother’s Day McGrath Foundation Open Weekend will be 10th - 12th May. Non-members may receive casual access for a gold coin donation. Coffee will be available at the club cafe’ for a $2 donation. There will also be special group fitness classes run on the day as well as personal training sessions available for a small donation. For more information and creche bookings ring 47022201. For more information on the McGrath Foundation, or to make a donation please visit http://www. mcgrathfoundation.com.au/

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f you’re after the perfect day out that’s close to home, then there’s no better place in the beautiful Blue Mountains than Glenbrook. With the winter months just around the corner, Glenbrook is almost immune from the chill and features clean, fresh air and amazing weather 365 days a year. The history of Glenbrook is quite rich and unique. Over the years the former steam train stopping point had a number of different names attached to it but it wasn’t until 1879 that Sir John Jamieson christened the town with the name Glenbrook because he believed the creek was a brook coming from Regents Glen. Glenbrook has changed a lot in the last 135 years and these days is a popular pit stop point for many travellers heading to the Blue Mountains for a day or weekend. Glenbrook is a thriving community village with its own monthly markets held on the grounds of Glenbrook Public School. The Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre Gallery is open on weekends, and in November Glenbrook hosts an annual Spring Fair that attracts thousands of locals and tourists. The village also offers tennis, bowling, a heated Olympic sized swimming pool and some of the best dining outlets and restaurants the Blue Mountains has to offer. Known as the “little cinema with the big smile” the famous Glenbrook Cinema is one of the town’s premier attractions. Built in the 1920’s, Glenbrook Cinema

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n the draft Metropolitan Strategy, Penrith has been included in the West Region together with Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains. The population of the West is targeted to increase from the current 327,000 to 372,000 by 2021 and by another 89,000 to 416,000 by 2031. When we look at housing numbers the target is for an additional 16,000 homes by 2021 or a total of 143,000 while the figures for 2031 are an additional 39,000 homes and a total figure of 166,000. With the current figure at 127,000 this represents a 31 per cent growth in housing numbers over two decades. It would be expected that most of the housing development in the West region would take place in Penrith and this bodes well for our local businesses. As far as jobs are concerned the target is to grow another 37,000 new jobs by 2031 from the current figure of 119,000 to 156,000. Our target for jobs growth is 40,000 for Penrith alone and the weaker jobs target for the West should be a matter of concern. However , Penrith’s significance as a Regional City is reinforced as is its potential for signific ant employment growth. The Strategy will focus on a number of areas to further strengthen Penrith’s role as a Regional City and this includes building its capacity as a hub for more retail, office, administration, recreation and cultural activities. It will also focuses on strengthening the Penrith CBD and to protect its commercial core with an additional 8,000 jobs.

o you value your staff ? There would be few business owners who would answer ‘no’, but their actions don’t always match their words. Although it may sound like an overused ‘sentiment’, the key to high performance and high retention rates is to make your staff feel valued and trusted. Th is means supporting their development, creating an environment that enables them to get the job done effectively, and providing opportunities for staff to use their talents. Without those factors in place, your staff are likely to burnout quickly, which ultimately affects your profits and overall business performance. But the good news is, it may not take much effort on your part to change your workplace culture. A major aspect of valuing your staff involves taking the time to fi nd out what your staff think and showing that you are willing to communicate. And without intending to be patronising, we can also learn from some basic parenting strategies! I know that my children’s behaviour improves greatly when I take the time to give them positive feedback intentionally. By looking them in the eye, recognising a ‘job well done’ and giving them specific recognition, my children feel better about themselves. They also understand what they’ve done well and they learn from the experience. Th is applies for your staff as well. When they feel competent and valued, their motivation increases. Find personal, specific ways to thank your staff for their work. Michelle Grice is the founder of Shel Design, a graphic design and web design company: www.sheldesign.com.au

Bijai Kumar is the CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance

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n this column I usually cover an area my clients have sought help in. Th is week I’m going to talk about a program that is almost too good to be true. It’s a very easy sell as it is free of charge, all of it! The Penrith Digital Enterprise Program provides businesses, not for profits or local community groups, with the opportunity to consider their existing and future digital strategy and the skills to achieve them. The Penrith Digital Enterprise Program is a partnership between Nepean Community College and the Penrith Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) and is supported by the Australian Government. You basically only need an ABN number to register and can begin your journey either by calling the Nepean Community College or the BEC – see details below. Briefly, most of the workshops are free at the Nepean Community College. They cover everything to do with the digital economy such as using social media to grow your business, how to choose a platform for your website, what makes a good website, how to use certain Microsoft applications like PowerPoint, skype and other video conferencing tools and the list goes on. Once you have attended a minimum of one workshop, you can then come to the BEC and get four free hours of business advice specific to your business and needs. It’s an amazing service that many have already taken advantage of but there is plenty more to come. Over the course of the next 12-18 months there will be another 40 workshops delivered on the areas mentioned above and more. To fi nd out more phone (02) 4721 5011.

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enrith residents can now get house calls from a doctor after hours, with Family Care Medical Services now operating throughout the region. Family Care’s doctors specialise in after-hours care. They make house calls overnight from Monday to Friday, 6pm to 8am and noon Saturday to 8am Monday. House calls are also available all day and night on Sundays and Public Holidays. “Illness can strike at any time – late at night, in the early hours of the morning or on the weekend,” Chief Executive Officer Stuart Tait said. “Authorities have warned NSW residents to expect a ‘potentially serious’ flu season this winter. Early treatment, like the care our doctors provide, can mean the difference between hospitalisation and recovery at home, especially for small children and older people. “Many people wrongly believe that if they get sick late at night or early in the morning that a visit to the local hospital emergency room is their only option. “Where a patient is suffering from a severe earache – or gastroenteritis – in the middle of the night, for example, then having one of our Family Care doctors treat them at home is a much better option.” Family Care bulk bills doctor’s home visits to patients of subscribing GPs who are Concession card holders (ie pension, health care card, and DVA gold cardholders), children under 16 years, HCF policy holders with hospital cover and all nursing home residents. For all other patients, Medicare will refund over 65 per cent of the cost of the doctor’s visit. Mr Tait said that Family Care doctors see over 50 per cent of patients within 90 minutes of a call, and 80 per cent in less than three hours. To have a doctor visit your home after hours phone 13 SICK (13 74 25).

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or 12 years Daphne Teiffel has been a shoulder to lean on, a valuable support, for the widows of servicemen who are living in the local area. She dedicated a day each week to the Nepean Legacy Widows Club where she taught computer skills but it was her tendency to go “beyond the call of duty” that really made her stand out. After living in Emu Plains for around 40 years, Mrs Teiffel will be moving out of the area and has had to cease volunteering for Legacy but her work has not gone unrecognised. She was honoured as a ‘Friend of Legacy’ at a farewell luncheon, a prestigious title that has only been bestowed upon 96 people in over 80 years.

“I am very proud. I’m just happy that I was able to give some service to the community,” Mrs Teiffel said. “The ladies got a lot out of it, they always thoroughly enjoyed the chance to get together.” Mrs Teiffel could often be seen providing transport to and from Legacy House for widows and has, many times, gone to their homes to offer support. “I thoroughly enjoyed it and I would like to think that the ladies could continue on – they have all graduated and I am sure that some of them are good enough to teach the class themselves,” she exclaimed. Although she is sad to leave Legacy, Mrs Teiffel hopes to continue volunteering after making the move to the mid north coast.

“I am sad to leave, I will miss the ladies especially – I always looked forward to Tuesdays. I would love to do some more volunteer work after I move away, it is very rewarding,” she said. Nepean Legacy supports the widows and families of servicemen, who have passed away in the line of duty, throughout their lives. “I think the work that Legacy does is tremendous. I don’t know what the ladies would have done without it,” Mrs Teiffel said. Picture: Legatee Eric Easterbrook (Vice President Sydney Legacy), Daphne Teiffel and Legatee John Murphy (Chairman Nepean Legacy). - Katherine Tweed

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Join us at Penrith Panthers Wednesday 15th May, 2013, 9.30 am – 4.00pm 20 organisations will be showcasing their services. Various information sessions on volunteering. Please register your attendance with Nepean Volunteer Services Inc. 4721 1717

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ast month, Penrith lost a wonderful woman, but the work of Claire Gledhill, who passed away at age 85, remains in the memories of those touched by her generosity. Shortly after moving to the area, Mrs Gledhill became a charter member of Quota in 1956; a foundation secretary for the fi rst preschool in Penrith, the Penrith Preschool Kindergarten, in 1959; and joined the Inner Wheel Club of Penrith in July 1959. Being a member of these women’s clubs opened many avenues for service

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o you’re ready to start testing the waters of the dating pool and have decided to give dating another go. For those who have been in committed relationships for a long time, it’s hard to know where to begin and jumping back in can be tricky if you’re not careful. The good news is that there are several things you can do that will help you navigate the dating game. 1. Get in the right frame of mind. Being positive and committed to dating is extremely important, especially when you want to attract like-minded individuals. Really think fi rst about what you want to get out of dating, whether it’s something casual, or something longer term. Being clear in your mind will make it much easier for you to attract and fi nd the type of person that’s right for you. 2. Change your routine. Dating and new relationships are all about embracing the new and different. Try small steps in changing your routine; even going to a different coffee shop on the way to work will get you excited about trying new things. 3. Meet and spend time with other single friends. Spending time with your married friends, or friends who are jaded and not actively looking for a relationship will not help your cause. By spending time with like-minded friends, you’ll increase your odds of meeting potential love interests. 4. Don’t be overly available. Part of the dating game is having a bit of mystery to your personality. If you’re constantly available for people, you risk the chance

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or most of us, cleaning the gutters and mowing the lawn are just two of many household chores which are boring and require a lot of effort, particularly when you reach a certain age. But just because you would like help with a few chores doesn’t mean you should have to sacrifice an independent lifestyle. These days there are many home handyman services available which allow you to continue living independently but give you a little help with daily tasks. Many retirement villages also have permanent staff to help residents with jobs and gardening tasks. There are many advantages to having this help easily available. It’s benefic ial for your health and reduces risk of injury, it gives you more time for the activities you enjoy, and it means that you’re not putting pressure on your family to come around and do jobs for you – instead, you can enjoy their company. A low maintenance lifestyle was a key factor in Robyn and Trevor Bond’s decision to move to Rochford Place Retirement Village last year. With Trevor facing some physical and health barriers, the simpler life at the village in Ropes Crossing beckoned. “We don’t have to mow lawns and look after a big garden now,” Robyn said.

“It’s much easier to get around, it’s safe and secure and the level living provided is ideal.” The pair moved into a two bedroom villa with just enough backyard space for their miniature fox terrier cross Maltese terrier. “He settled in straight away,” Robyn laughed. “Maybe even quicker than we did!” The couple’s children both regularly visit, with the second bedroom an ideal guest room for their son. “Our daughter visits often too, I love taking her for a cup of coffee at the village clubhouse,” Robyn said. The Bonds are involved in a widerange of village activities and they still have a life outside the village too. With the weather getting cooler, now might be the right time to consider looking at options for downsizing to a retirement village. If you are still maintaining your home on your own, here are some helpful reminders: • Take care when mowing the lawn: wear closed toe shoes and clear the space of any objects which may become missiles. • Climb carefully: ensure your ladder is on a stable and level surface and climb slowly. • Use caution when lifting: remember to bend your knees.

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hen it comes to talking about eating healthy, one of the most discussed topics is ‘fat’. There is more and more evidence emerging that a specific type of fat, known as trans fat, is responsible for an increased incidence of non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, as well as stroke and diabetes. Trans fats – also known as trans fatty acids – are naturally found in dairy and meat products but are also generated by industrial processes to produce hard fats from vegetable oils. The industrially produced trans fats are also known as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils because they are formed by the hydrogenation of vegetable oils during the manufacturing of

some foods such as cakes, biscuits and other processed foods. Next month from May 20 to 28, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will discuss the issue of banning trans fats from the food supply as part of their action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. WHO has called for the elimination of trans fats from the global food supply in response to the rise in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and has identified it as a “best-buy” public health intervention for low- and middle-income countries. These partially hydrogenated vegetable oils are, however, favoured by the food industry and fast food outlets because they are cheap, have a long shelf life, are semisolid at room

temperature, which makes them easier to use in baked products, and can withstand repeated heating. A University of Sydney study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organisation this month has found that banning the use of trans fats in the preparation of foodstuffs is one of the most effective ways to prevent some of the world’s biggest killer diseases, but many governments are not taking such action because they do not think these bans work. But a ban on trans fats may still be a while off yet for Australia. According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), non regulatory methods of reducing trans fat consumption should proceed in Australia. - Cassandra O’Connor

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Be very careful when discussing such subjects as sex, politics, religion or the environment as you could soon become embroiled in a hot headed discussion that could lead to a bad tempered dispute. You’re very quick to make assumptions and must stop yourself from becoming preoccupied in trying to get to the root of a personal issue. A change of scenery or routine will do you wonders!

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Turn your attention to your fi nances especially if you wish to get to the bottom of a mystery. You’ll soon discover what’s gone wrong as you won’t rest until you get the answers you want. Unexpected outlays are likely and you’ll need to revamp your budget in order to accommodate them. Your strength lies in remaining essentially self-confident and not falling prey to negative thinking that will only hold you back.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

With the Full Moon directly in your own sign you’re likely to be feeling ratty and sharp tongued and because of this you may say things that you’ll regret once you’ve simmered down. It will also be necessary for you to rest your nerves, therefore don’t make any major decisions, as an important cycle may soon come to an end. A period of creative inspiration is at hand so get cracking and don’t waste any of it!

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Th is week’s full moon highlights the loving relationships in your life, and over the coming fortnight you may have to make important decisions connected with some of your favourite people. In fact children, pets or younger people may be a real source of concern either because they’re unwell or because they’re being stubborn. Taking time out to be with friends would be a good idea as you need time for yourself.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Health matters will become important and there will be involvement with doctors, dentists or hospitals either because you need to avail yourself of these services or a loved one will. If you’re involved with domestic improvements expect things to become complicated. There may also be a tense atmosphere at home. If alterations are needed at work, you’ll be able to persuade superiors to support your decisions.

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If you’ve been dragging yourself around like a wet lettuce recently or you’re worried about an ailment that doesn’t want to go away, start paying more attention to your wellbeing. Get some expert advice if you think it’s necessary, and consider consulting a complementary practitioner. Perhaps you’re feeling tired because of the hectic pace you’ve been keeping so get a few early nights.

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Although you’re usually painfully realistic, you’re in a very idealistic mood. Turning a blind eye to unpleasant facts may not matter much right now but in the long run you are setting yourself up for disappointment. There may be problems with electrical equipment so be prepared for troubles with household appliances and motor vehicles. Routines will be quite boring, so focus on spontaneity.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

What’s worrying you? Something is nagging away at the back of your mind and, whether you realise it or not, it’s using up a lot of energy and making you very tired. It’s time to take constructive action; if the problem is insoluble, alter your attitude towards it so it no longer dominates your life. Take time out to rest and look after your health as time away from your problems will give you fresh insights.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Troubles are likely with friendships and one of them is about to wind its way to an end. Alternatively friends may be going through a difficult time and will need a shoulder to cry on. Social plans may get cancelled or rearranged at the last minute. The fun side of your nature is what really counts, therefore, try to have a plan B up your sleeve. You can get people to marvel at your staying power in any situation.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Th is week’s full moon will be highlighting any problems you’ve recently experienced in balancing the demands of your home life with the responsibilities of your career, forcing you to do something to solve the situation. The answer may be a lot simpler than you think, such as asking someone to help you out or do some delegating. New information you obtain shall help you to get ahead at work.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

There’s a lot of tension in the air. If you can’t stand tiptoeing around, trying to be on your best behaviour, it will be better to challenge the person who’s creating this feeling and fi nd out what’s wrong. Don’t be surprised if you’re told that you’ve been adding to the problem. Before exploding with anger think things through. Also it’s worth doing practical things and current plans for improvements should be pursued.

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Keeping your diet on track

“In today’s society food is often from either a restaurant, take away stores or prepackaged microwaveable meals, and for many people it may seem an unavoidable part of life, which is only another disadvantage to the size of our waists. But is seems that we have all forgotten that health and convenience can go hand in hand, without resorting to a low fat meal replacement shake or frozen processed meals. Th is is because the key to controlling your health is from the actions made in your kitchen. Ask any person on a meal replacement shake diet how “convenient” it is when the weight comes back, this is because they are unhealthy and not sustainable, although cooking for yourself is and it comes with many more nutrients. Anyone interested in taking on the task of cooking your own homemade meals; preparation and planning is only 50 per cent of the deal. There is no amount of preparation or planning that can overcome a lack of motivation called ‘no time’! Th is is why we need to start making our health a priority and that includes making time to cook.

Elisha is a registered nurse and midwife who has years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards and maternity wards

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daily intake of a specific form of lactic acid bacteria could help prevent obesity and reduce low-level infla mmation. But there is some bad news: your gut flora are constantly under attack. Your gut bacteria are vulnerable to your diet and lifestyle. If you eat a lot of sugar, refi ned grains, GMOs and processed foods, for instance, your gut bacteria are going to be compromised because processed foods in general will destroy healthy microflora and feed bad bacteria and yeast. Your gut bacteria are also very sensitive to: antibiotics, chlorinated water, antibacterial soap, agricultural chemicals and pollution. Because of this, you need to avoid processed, refi ned foods in your diet (this is essential for heart disease prevention, too) and regularly reseed your gut with good bacteria by taking a high-quality probiotic supplement or eating nonpasteurised, traditionally fermented foods such as: fermented vegetables, lassi or fermented milk, such as kefir. The amount of healthy bacteria in a serving of fermented vegetables can far exceed the amount you’ll fi nd in commercial probiotics supplements, making it a very cost effective alternative. Check out gapsaustralia.com.au for some recipes. See you all next week and stay healthy over the weekend!

id you know that of all the cells in your body, most of them aren’t yours! Our human cells are outnumbered by bacteria, fungus and the like. A grown man has a couple kilos of them just in his gut! What’s more is they are vital to our well being. There is rapidly growing knowledge that nurturing the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut is likely to have signific ant benefits to your health and may be essential for: • Protection against over-growth of other micro-organisms that could cause disease • Digestion of food and absorption of nutrients and certain carbohydrates • Producing vitamins • Absorbing minerals and eliminating toxins • Preventing allergies • Maintaining natural defences Numerous studies have also shown that your gut flora play a role in: • M ood • Psychological health and behaviour • Celiac disease • D iabetes • Weight gain and obesity • Metabolic syndrome Previous research has also shown that lean people tend to have higher amounts of various healthy bacteria compared to obese people. For example, one 2011 study found that

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PERSONAL FINANCE by Anthony Walker

by Katherine Tweed

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am sure that you all have that one person that you can shop with who will be brutally honest about what you wear no matter what. For me, this is my sister and vice versa. She has talked me out of countless wardrobe mistakes and is critical of some of the things that I bring home, but will be fair and honest. Our honesty about our shopping purchases is one of the best things about our relationship but when it comes to personal style, is honesty a problem? Th is week I went shopping with my sister Beck; we were both walking around stores, in and out of changerooms with armfuls of clothes (although she will tell you that I tried on twice as much as she did) and came out with a few good buys. Beck and I have very different personal styles; I prefer to wear simple things like jeans and a plain t-shirt where she is more into the hipster look (I like to call it indie) so often our opinions clash, but never as much as this one shopping trip. She was keen to get a pair of shoes that are very popular at the moment and my feelings towards them... well, the only word that I can think of is ‘hate’. I honestly can’t see why anyone would buy such a thing and before I could even give Beck my opinion, she turned around and said, “Yep, I know you hate them but I am in love”. In short, after much gagging and teasing she bought the shoes and hasn’t stopped wearing them but I couldn’t help but think, was my honesty too much? When it comes to our personal style, we all know what we want to wear and how we want to wear it – no matter what others say. In our relationship, my sister and I take each other’s advice seriously but when it comes to our personal style, we hold fast and we both know it. In this situation, our honesty hardly matters, we know each other too well (remember, she knew that I would hate the shoes) but just be careful, some people might take it to heart!

ny business looking to grow will inevitably face the tough task of prioritising which business assets or ventures to invest in. There’s usually a wish list a mile long, but the reality is you’ll need to identify the ones that give you the best return on your money. Once you know what you want to invest in, you then need to decide the best way to fi nance this growth: • Do you purchase equipment or hire it? • Do you pay up front or get credit? • What if your business income is uncertain or seasonal, how will that affect your ability to make repayments? • Are there tax considerations? Every business is different. And there are a number of different ways to fi nance the growth of your business. Which is why having the help and support of a good bank manager can be such a critical component of your business’ success. I’m the Owner-Manager of BOQ Penrith and as a small-business owner myself, I understand the needs and challenges that come with owning a business. I know how important it is to have flexible business partners that can change and adapt as your business needs change. As a business owner, I also have the incentive to go above-and-beyond for my customers. To give them the personalised service that keeps them coming back. The ir satisfaction directly impacts the success of my business. But as part of the larger BOQ network, I also have access to experts such as those in BOQ Finance who are equipment fi nance specialists that have a detailed understanding of various markets. If you want someone who will know you and your business personally then come in and speak to me or one of my friendly staff members at BOQ Penrith.

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Only one week out from Iron Man

ell here we are just over a week away from Iron Man in Port Macquarie. The Iron Man Triathlon is on May 5 and our local triathlete ranks provide a huge presence at the amazing event. I see and speak to so many triathletes who are heading up to Port for this one and itâ€™s just so great to see us represent our city in such huge numbers. Just to outline it for those who donâ€™t know, Iron Man is an ultra endurance triathlon that covers a 3.8km swim/180km cycle/42.2km run. The professional athletes complete the event in about 8.5 hours, however there are many levels of athletes competing and you have a maximum of 17 hours to complete the course. Just let me repeat that, 17 hours. Can you imagine being on the go for that long after a marathon swim and bike ride and then trying to complete an actual running marathon? All triathletes will have been training for the last 12 months for this event and we are now offic ially in the tapering phase. Th is means that the training regime slows down in intensity to reduce the risk of injury and allow the body to repair so it is fresh for the actual event. Iâ€™ve seen plenty of triathletes in the clinic over the past month or so with injuries that have niggled them and now become a fully blown complaint only weeks from Iron Man. It really is tough to

THE PHARMACIST SAYS

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Diabetes and your eyesight

provide reasonable treatment options for people who are punishing their body at this level on a daily basis and refuse to rest an injury. It is where we have to become a little bit more creative with out treatment options and totally customise things to match the athleteâ€™s needs. Itâ€™s almost like being in a war zone treating on the run. It helps that Iâ€™m doing the Iron Man and understand what they are going through. Th is article didnâ€™t have a particular information slant for you unfortunately. I just wanted to comment on this event and what people are going through at the moment. It really is a special group of people and Iâ€™m excited to simply be involved. Next week Iâ€™ll give you an update of how things go over the couple of days leading in.

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ne of the little known complications of diabetes is the serious risk of going blind. Th is is from a condition that causes damage to the small blood vessels behind the eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. The good news is that through regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels, you can greatly reduce your risks. Diabetes affects circulation, which is why it can lead to problems with your feet and eyes. With diabetes-related eye problems, the small blood vessels behind the eyes become damaged and this can lead to complete blindness. One of the most important ways to look after your eyes is to maintain good, stable blood glucose levels. Regular testing is vital, and many diabetics do not test enough. To properly manage your condition, you should be testing at least twice a day. Th is should be done immediately before a meal and two hours after. The reading two hours after finishing the meal is the MOST important reading! It shows how your body and your medication is responding to the food you ate. The damage is done when your blood sugars are elevated. Ideally, you should be testing before

and after each meal until you get stabilised. Also, it is very important to have your eyes regularly checked by an eye specialist. As the damage done to your eyes happens slowly, many people often do not notice the effects until it is too late and their vision has become blurred. Once the damage has been done, you cannot reverse it, only prevent it getting worse. But if you are vigilant and get your eyes checked often, you can save your eyesight before itâ€™s too late. There are some symptoms, such as blurred vision that is not corrected by wearing glasses, having diffic ulty seeing at night and being sensitive to glare. If you notice these or experience any other problems with your sight, you should see your doctor straight away. If you have any concerns about your eyes, especially if you have diabetes, you should visit your optometrist on a regular basis. Th is does not require any referral and the visits are covered by Medicare.

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NATURAL THERAPIES by John Miller-Crispe

Autumn cleanout

n years gone past people did a cleanse of their bodies automatically every spring and autumn. As we have become more “modern” we have lost this ancient wisdom and suffer the consequences. Essentially a cleanse, or in modern parlance, ‘a detox’, is simply getting the bowels, intestinal tract, urinary tract and lymphatic system flowing effectively to clean out the body and prevent a build up of toxic material. As we all know, a build up of toxins in our bodies leads to all sorts of illness and discomfort. There are a variety of detox packages on the market; some good, some not so good. Unfortunately many of them are too quick in doing the job. As a result you feel lousy and almost as bad as getting sick – not a good idea. I prefer to do a nice slow and complete process; a process that takes about six to eight weeks but at the end of it you feel fantastic and quite often fi nd that you have lost a few kilos too. If anyone wants details of this method, give me a call or email message. Some simple ways to help in this area are to include in your diet some old fashioned herbs such as garlic, coriander, and chlorella (a green “super food”). Drinking a glass of fi ltered water that has half a lemon squeezed into it fi rst thing in the morning is also beneficial. Th is, by the way, is also a good way of getting rid of the bad form of cholesterol too as it

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ANZAC Day 2013 encourages the liver to produce bile, which is made from ‘bad’ cholesterol. If you don’t like lemons you can add a pinch of Xylitol or Stevia (available from your local health food store or chemist) or a small teaspoon of organic honey, but learning to love lemons is a great thing to do. After all, apart from doing what I said, they also contain a number of beneficial phyto chemicals and vitamin C. Amazingly lemons help reduce cholesterol, flush out the gall bladder and help reduce problem gall stones, encourage the peristaltic action keeping the bowels moving and provide vitamin C to help the immune system – and hey they are cheap, so why not?

NZAC Day is one of the most significant events in our calendar. Fortunately, throughout Australia’s relatively short history we have been involved in few wars – something we should be thankful for. Yet, many Australian men and women have paid the ultimate price for defending our country. Many others have been seriously wounded or deeply affected by the impact of war. While we reflect with gratitude towards those who served and gave their lives, at the same time there is sadness for the horror of war and the pain experienced by so many we know. There is also the frustration that war and terror continues to be the daily reality for countless people in our world. All this highlights the tragedy of war and that peace is very fragile. Contrast this with the peace that Jesus promises. In the Bible’s gospel of John, shortly before Jesus’ death and resurrection, Jesus says to his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Whereas the world’s peace is temporary, Jesus’ peace is permanent and eternal. Jesus’ promise is that no matter what happens in your life, you can be sure that God loves you and is in

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This 3 bedroom home with built in robes to all plus a teenage retreat/family room is situated in a lovely street, needs TLC but a great home with many good features such as screen enclosure, in ground pool, large shed all on a low maintenance backyard, cosy lounge room has split system air conditioning and combustion fireplace and main bedroom has access to a 3 way bathroom with a large double size shower recess. Great size drive way with Tandem carport. Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668 A home with great potential for those wishing to renovate.

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This 4 bedroom family home has been tastefully renovated throughout with quality fixtures and fittings! Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac location backing onto (Caddens Estate) Orchard Hills this family home will impress the fussiest buyer. Features include: Split level, 4 bedrooms, ensuite, walk-in robe, built-in robes, formal entry, formal lounge, formal dining, meals area, family/games room, new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, 900 oven, dishwasher, new bathroom, internal laundry, 3rd shower & toilet, ducted air conditioning, down lights, alarm, internal speaker system throughout living areas, amazing outdoor entertaining area, built-in stainless steel BBQ, internal access to double remote garage, 2x2500lt Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668 rain water tanks, solar power electricity, beautiful landscaped gardens and on a 756.9sqm block approximately.

You know you have made it when you drive into this magnificent 5879sqm block of truly country living surrounded by quality acreage homes! Features include: 4 bedrooms, ensuite, built-in robes, formal living area’s , family/rumpas, timber kitchen, dishwasher, tile, timber & carpet flooring, large main bathroom, ducted air-conditioning , ceiling fans, open fire place, front and rear balconies, double garage, beautiful landscaped gardens & approximately 5879 sqm block. Inspections are strictly Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668 by appointment only.

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LIFESTYLE - positioned in Cranebrook’s acreage estate this residence with two separate homes offers a unique opportunity for a large or extended family to occupy this magnificent property! With endless opportunities you could live in one and collect the rental return from the other? SPLIT LEVEL RESIDENCE - 4 large bedrooms, ensuite, built-in robes, formal lounge, kitchen & dining, family/rumpus, split system air conditioning, ducted air conditioning, internal laundry + third toilet, internal access to double garage, circular drive, detached triple garage 10 x 12.5 metre with 3 metre clearance + shower and toilet. MASTERTON HOME - 9 years young, 4 bedrooms, ensuite, walk-in robe, built-in robes, formal lounge, formal dining, timber kitchen, stainless steel appliances, Caesar Stone bench tops, family room, rumpus room, ducted air conditioning, down lights, tiled floors, alfresco area and double garage. The two homes are on one title, which reduces the expenses of running two properties. Completing Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668 this magnificent picture are landscaped gardens, fully fenced yards and surrounded by quality acreage homes.

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CLAREMONT PARKLANDS Offers over $670,000 WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO, LOCATION AND IMACULATE PRESENTATION This fantastic home has it all. Located in one of Clar emont Parklands Best streets. Featuring five large bedrooms, walk in robe and ensuite to main and built-ins to all. Three separate living areas, including formal lounge, family /media room & large family / rumpus room. Hugh kitchen, and informal dinning, large extra length double garage, and numer ous other featur es including, ducted air , alarm and security system to name a few . This home presents “as new” and is immaculate thr oughout. All this set on a 762 approx lot in a private cul-de-sac location on the high side of the street with views over the never to be built bush land. If you have been looking for a home a step above the r est your inspection is highly recommended.

JORDAN SPRINGS $559,990

WATERSIDE $460,000

THE WAIT IS OVER

A NUMBER OF 4 BEDROOM HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM

LAND

5% deposit no more to pay till completion They have everything : - Fixed price site costs, - Front and rear landscaping, fencing, driveway and path, - Resort style undercover alfresco, - Feature timber stacker sliding doors, - Tile or Laminate flooring in living areas and quality carpeting to bedrooms. - Designer kitchen with Caesar stone kitchen bench and walk in butler’s pantry, 900mm European style stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, - Remote control garage door - Alarm system and much, much more.

LONDONDERRY CENTRAL $289,900

GLENMORE RIDGE $479,990

LARGE LOTS

YOUR DREAM AWAITS

Fantastic vacant land in the heart of Londonderry If you have been looking for vacant land in a sought after ar ea this is it, located in the Heart of Londonderry V illage and dir ectly opposite local shops , in close pr oximity to local parks and schools yet only minutes from Richmond or Penrith . Property’s such as this are hard to find if you are looking at large lots don’t miss out.

Been looking for a luxurious, modern and spacious home that’s in one of Sydney’ s most sought after destinations? Then look no further that this magnificent, contemporary designer home. This Home is sur e to impr ess with 4 bedr ooms a large walk in r obe and en-suite to the master plus built ins to remainder. Features include an open plan kitchen with 900mm European stainless steel appliances, Ceasarstone Bench tops and an alfr esco dining ar ea that will bring the r esort style r elaxation right to your back yard. Insure to get in quick.

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CLAREMONT PARK VIEW – STAGE 2

PRICED FROM $299,000

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Yes its T rue, you can now be the owner of a large, brand new four bedroom home with a large seperate dining and living ar eas, full designer Kitchen with 900 mm stainless steel appliances, high 2590mm ceilings and on a large 525 (appr ox) squar e meter block in the highly sought after Jor dan Springs estate. A House and land pakage like this will not last long so be sure to secure this once in a life time opportunity today.

Stage 2 selling now – registered lots Lots ranging from 560 sqm – 701sqm

227 High Street, Penrith www.parkerpartners.com.au

Fantastic peaceful estate , many lots with never to be built out bush land views Surrounded by other quality homes

These ar e the last lots r emaining in the sought after Claremont Park View Estate , so don’t miss out.. Thses fantastic lots are selling fast

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Take advantage of the lifestyle and community living Twin Creeks has to offer; Award winning Country Club and Restaurant, Graham Marsh Golf Course, exclusive residents pool & spa, tennis courts, playground & BBQâ€™s.

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With the release of 22 lots, its not too late to reserve your Twin Creeks homesite and look forward to enjoying a remarkable lifestyle in an uncommonly beautiful setting. Land Sales: David Jones 0408 133 702 Memberships: Grant Martin 0427 263 336 Clubhouse & Land Sales: 478 Luddenham Rd Luddenham www.twincreeks.com.au WW2498

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CRANEBROOK $444,444 MODERN OPEN PLAN DESIGN

This superb residence is an acknowledgement that all the years have been rewarded. Boasting four bedrooms all with built-in robes and one with ensuite. Renovated and creative kitchen, renovated bathroom, plus two open plan living areas, separate dining, and internal laundry. Outside includes a large entertaining area and side access to the large yard. Being close to schools, shops, and public transport this is one to be seen, so call now to organise your private inspection.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun 1.00 to 1.40pm 7 Beethoven Place

CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $1,900,000

STYLE, SOPHISTICATION & ELEGANCE

Positioned on just under three acres the floor plan combines five bedrooms with generous formal and informal living spaces, separate self-contained guest quarters and beautifully landscaped gardens. The master suite comes complete with ensuite and walk in wardrobe; as well as five other bathrooms and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The stunning French provincial inspired kitchen enjoys a separate preparation kitchen, 60mm stone bench tops and SMEG appliances. The triple car garaging will look after your cars, boats or trailers and entertaining will be a breeze under the alfresco entertaining.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 1.00 to 1.40pm 30 Aldebaran Street

CRANEBROOK $529,950

CRANEBROOK

IT HAS THAT LOOK OF SUCCESS!

RENOVATED DELIGHT

OFFERS OVER $349,950

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 12.00 to 12.40pm 5 Knot Street

CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $529,950

BELIEVE IT OR KNOT

The floor plan enjoys a wonderful easy flow with three spacious bedrooms with built-in robes, and brand new two way bathroom. There are two fantastic living areas with a split system air conditioner for each. The large renovated kitchen will suit any master chef which includes stainless steel appliances and granite bench tops. Outside includes a low maintenance yard and a large undercover entertaining area for those social gatherings. Located in a popular North Cranebrook location this is one not to be missed.

This three bedroom home with built-in robes to two, and walk-in robe and ensuite to main is absolutely stunning. It boasts a formal lounge and dining plus a family room. There is a powder room downstairs, modern kitchen and pantry. The home has ducted air conditioning, and has a single garage with internal access plus second carport.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 1.00 to 1.40pm 100 Andromeda Drive

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Positioned in a cul de sac with easy access to Richmond Road, this neat and tidy three bedroom veneer home is sure to please the first home buyer or investor. The home is feature packed with built-in robes to all, separate lounge and dining plus a good sized rumpus room. There is also covered entertaining area and reverse cycle split system air conditioner. Homes in this price range are in high demand and Cranebrook is moving fast so call for an appointment now or miss out.

OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 12.00 to 12.40pm 2 Bootle Place

NORTH CRANEBROOK FOR A SONG

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This home includes five bedrooms with a possible sixth, three builtin wardrobes and large walk-in robe to main plus two bathrooms. There are two living rooms, renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, good size dining, two split system air conditioners and internal laundry. Outside consists of a decked undercover entertaining area, shed, above ground pool and two driveways.

CRANEBROOK $369,950

OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 11.00 to 11.40am 4 Miami Place

CRANEBROOK $485,000

CRANEBROOK

LARGE FAMILY HOME

THE SPACIOUS ENTERTAINER

Rarely does a home of such size and quality come on the market in this sought after area. The home features four large bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes, ample living areas and modern bathrooms. The large master bedroom features an en-suite and walk in robe. The large entertaining area leads to a lovely deck, just perfect for sitting back and relaxing. Boasting a double garage with internal access, this is a home surely not to be missed.

OFFERS OVER $465,000

If you are a large family looking for a spacious home youâ€™ll love this four bedroom home with ensuite to main, two living areas, plus exceptional kitchen with caesar stone bench tops, as well as floating timber floors, and ducted air conditioning to stay cool this summer. Outside there is a massive undercover entertaining area for those summertime barbeques, and a double garage which has one half converted and ideal for a teenage/ in law retreat that could be converted back quite easily.

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park Penrith

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

4730 1122

4735 2121

4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 4733 6999 www.jimaitken.com.au

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

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OFFERS OVER $529,950

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

Offering three large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, the master bedroom enjoys an ensuite and there is direct access from practically all rooms of the house to the huge stunning deck taking in the beautiful bush setting perfect for relaxing and entertaining. There is a large formal lounge and dining area complete with a cosy fireplace and high ceilings plus an open plan second living area including a modern kitchen with plenty of storage space. Outside there is a private decked in pool nestled amongst the bush land surroundings plus plenty of under house storage with lots of potential as well as covered accommodation for two cars.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 12.00 to 12.40pm 36 Gosling Street

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 11.00 to 11.40am 3/33 Gough Street

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $339,000

OVER 55’S VILLA IN PRIME LOCATION

Make no doubt, should you be searching for your over 55’s lifestyle, then this two bedroom villa set in one of the best complexes in Emu Plains goes to the top of your search list. With only eight villas, in a quiet location, but still within close access to Lennox Shopping complex, the Nepean river, transport, and the M4. Offering two living areas, both large bedrooms having built in’s, a large open bathroom, ducted air, and internal access to the auto single garage. Enjoy your courtyard adjacent to the modern kitchen, so call now and arrange an inspection.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 12.00 to 12.40pm 11 Martin Street

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $469,950

FOUR BEDROOMS AND AN ENSUITE

Positioned on an approximately 730m2 block within 300 metres to the Lennox Shopping Centre, this beautifully renovated home offers fantastic value. Featuring a stunning new kitchen with Ceaser Stone bench tops, modern main bathroom and ensuite. You will fall in love with the open plan living including lounge, dining and family room overlooking the huge backyard with it’s landscaped gardens, undercover entertaining area and built-in barbeque. With wonderful extras such as split system air conditioning, natural gas, polished floor boards and a detached single garage and a single carport with drive through access. Call today!

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EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $439,950

FAMILY HOME WITH POOL AND DOUBLE GARAGE

The warmer months can be enjoyed poolside or entertaining around the barbeque area. The double garage will look after the cars or storage needs and the backyard has been designed around maintenance free living. Resting on over 600sqm of land in a most convenient location is this brick and tile residence that will suit the growing family. Positioned between the Lennox Shopping Centre and the High School this needs to be seen to be appreciated.

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$475,000

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $339,950

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Open plan in design and offering great proportions throughout, you will be doing well to find a better example of low maintenance living. Features include built in robes, split system air conditioning and a lock up garage. The existing tenancy agreement expires in November 2013 so this will certainly appeal to investors.

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RETURNING $390.00 PER WEEK

Enter the property to find four bedrooms with built in wardrobes, ensuite to main, two living areas including a rumpus room off the neat and tidy kitchen, plus the bonus of split system air conditioning. Outside there is side access with a tandem carport, a single detached lock up garage and low maintenance yard. Add your own taste to this property and capitalise on this sought after location.

MOMENTS FROM THE RIVER

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OFFERS OVER $429,950

YOUR HAVEN IN THE HEIGHTS

The brick and tile dwelling enjoys three bedrooms with a lounge and dining area, a timber kitchen and a modern bathroom. The covered entertaining area overlooks the spacious grassed yard that easily accommodates the single garage and tandem carport.

EMU PLAINS

$529,950

EMU HEIGHTS

$579,950

ACREAGE WITH AN ASPECT

FIVE BEDROOMS – THREE LIVING AREAS

Just perfect for the large or expanding family, this great sized family home offers everything you are looking for. You’ll be impressed by the stunning polished floorboards, modern bathroom and spacious kitchen that overlooks the dining and separate living room. All five bedrooms come complete with built in robes and there is the advantage of a second shower and toilet downstairs. There is also ducted air and a single garage under the main roof. The stand out feature of this beautifully presented home is the huge rumpus/media room. The large 640+sqm block means there is ample room for the kids and pets. There is nothing to do but move in, spread out and relax.

Take full advantage of the breathtaking views, bushy aspect and private position that “Riverside Gardens” has to offer. The options are endless with the various home designs that could suit this gently sloping parcel of land (subject to council approval).

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Penrith

Emu Plains

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

4735 2121

4733 6999

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OFFERS OVER $1,100,000

SECLUDED HIDEAWAY

Resting on approximately 11 arable acres is this private double brick residence that will offer you and your family the space it deserves. At the end of the driveway is the main home that comprises four bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, open plan kitchen and living areas with cedar vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans and the comfort of split system air conditioning in the main bedroom. The second dwelling is a fully self contained two bedroom cottage currently set up as an office but is ideal for the extended family. There are also three sheds including car accommodation, dam and 100,000 Litre water tank.

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GLENMORE PARK

OFFERS OVER $670,000

BIG HOME - BIG ON CHARM AND CHARACTER

Set on approximately 730sqm block, and with a home design size of approximately 39 squares. From the moment you enter through the Cedar timber door entrance, admire the 9 foot ceilings, quality Australian Baltic timber and the large open quality timber kitchen, your excitement is now taking over. Consisting of five large bedrooms all with built ins and the main offering ensuite and walk in robe. With four large living areas, wide verandas, large storage and use of the roof area, in ground pool, the list goes on so call now and enjoy.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 1.00 to 1.40pm 35 Waterhouse Drive

SILVERDALE

OFFERS OVER $799,000

Nestled behind the security of double gates is a grand residence that will allow you, your family and extended family to s-t-r-e-t-c-h out and enjoy the tranquil lifestyle on offer. Stretching across three levels the home enjoys an abundance of living spaces combined with five bedrooms, each with built in robes. Two bedrooms offer direct bathroom access, the kitchen will please the chef and triple garage will look after the boyâ€™s toys. The rear grounds easily accommodate the in ground pool, covered entertaining area and are accessed by a beautiful tree lined pathway.

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MULGOA $929,950 EXECUTIVE HOME â€“ 1300+SQM BLOCK

Positioned on over 1300 sqm of land in this recently sub divided estate is a grand residence. Stretching across two levels it encompasses all the features you would expect in this exclusive price range. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout the four bedroom floor plan that also includes a study and rumpus room. Along with this is a choice of informal and formal living spaces, kitchen with island bench and sliding double doors that leads to the alfresco area. The centerpiece of the yard is the magnificent in ground pool that comes complete with water feature.

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PRIVATE ACREAGE - SPACIOUS RESIDENCE

GLENMORE PARK

$449,000

RIGHT PLACE - RIGHT TIME

Under two kilometres to the Northern Road and only moments to the local primary school, this home will offer a great base for the growing family. Floating floors lead to a great open plan design that comprises four bedrooms with an en suite to the main. Split system air conditioning controls comfort throughout the home all year round, there are built in wardrobes, a covered area for entertaining and a double garage. Call now to book your private viewing.

GLENMORE PARK

$449,950

THE QUIET ACHIEVER

Unassuming from the street this home will hit the mark for those looking for a comfortable home to raise the growing family. Four bedrooms combine with two separate living areas; there is a formal dining area and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The double garage will look after the cars or storage needs; there is a grassed yard and a space ready for the outdoor setting. Positioned with a peaceful leafy outlook and superbly presented and maintained this one will go straight to the top of your list.

Glenmore Park

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

4733 6999

4735 8888

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CLAREMONT MEADOWS

$729,000

A STATEMENT OF YOUR SUCCESS

Resting on over 700sqm of land and nestled amongst other quality homes is a residence that will make you the envy of your friends. The architecturally designed floor plan has been superbly crafted and will offer a contemporary lifestyle that few can enjoy. Porcelain tiles lead to four bedrooms, all are spacious and complimented by built in robes. The outstanding kitchen with island bench and walk in pantry is the centrepiece of the home and overlooks the casual living space. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort, piped music services the home and alfresco area and security is maximised with the alarm and CCTV system.

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ORCHARD HILLS

$1,200,000

MASTER BUILT FAMILY ESTATE

Location; quality; style; lifestyle; prestige. Imagine living in this 5 bedroom home perfectly positioned to make the most of the acre (approx) parcel situated at the end of a very sought after cul-de-sac, oozing quality from front gate to back fence, you will find oversized formal lounge and dining rooms, casual living spaces boarding with beautiful lime washed Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen, versatile rumpudeith wood burner, massive games room, work from home in the larger than most study and master bedroom with mountain views to accompany elegant ensuite and walk-in robe, triple garage and 7x10 workshop. Splash in the salt water pool and entertain in the undercover bbq area.

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WERRINGTON

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FROM $349,900

PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $355,000

There is an option to secure one and two bathroom designs, freestanding or attached, front or rear of complex and also have options for accommodation for one or two cars. Additional features will include remote garage doors, air conditioning, stainless steel kitchen appliances and a downstairs toilet. Investors should expect a rental return in excess of $400.00 per week.

Each three bedroom residence will include ducted air conditioning, alarm, stone bench tops in the kitchen, downstairs toilet and remote garage door. A list of inclusions and floor plans can be obtained on line or from one of our eight offices. Anticipated rental return to exceed $400.00 per week.

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OFFERS OVER $359,000

With a breath of fresh air and three bedrooms with built-in robes to all, this home has a wonderful flow. Boasting polished floor boards, modern kitchen, and bathroom set on the high side of the road and centrally based in Cambridge Park this is a must see. This home comes with single garage and tidy yard with undercover entertaining area. Located within walking distance to schools, shops, and public transport this is a great opportunity for the first home buyer or investor.

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Located moments from Penrith is this great one bedroom unit that will suit the busy executive or investor. Open plan in design and positioned in a security complex it offers all the must haves that you would expect from a modern unit. Basement parking, split system air conditioning, built in robe and an elevated balcony are just some of the features on offer. Call now to arrange a private inspection with one of our Agents.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 2.00 to 2.40pm 8/76 Princess Street

WERRINGTON

OFFERS OVER $319,950

STAND ALONE AND STAND OUT

Sharing no common walls you’ll love the sense of living in your own free standing home when you move into this great sized villa. On offer are 3 good sized bedrooms all with built ins, 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen and a generous sized living area. Externally you’ll be greeted by a freshly grassed yard and paved entertaining area complete with shade sail. Whether you’re starting out, investing or downsizing, this deserves your immediate attention.

Penrith

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

4722 5000 4735 2121

4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

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This villa is perfectly positioned for an easy lifestyle or the Investor. Features include three spacious bedrooms, two of which enjoy fully fitted mirrored built-ins, there is air-conditioning a beautifully renovated bathroom and kitchen, the living area is tiled and the bedrooms are carpeted. The property also enjoys a private courtyard and a secure carport with an automatic door. Strata Fee are $446 per quarter (approx) and was last rented at $360 per week.

OFFERS OVER $299,950

RENOVATED SINGLE LEVEL STUNNER

PENRITH $259,950

OPEN HOUSE Sat 27th 11.00 to 11.40am 3/80 McNaughton Street

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Cranebrook 93 Gannet Drive Rent Return $350 pw

* Gourmet chef’s kitchen * Stainless steel appliances * Dishwasher & air cond. * Single lock-up garage * Use of the estates community facilities * Large Alfresco area

Sale $294,950 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Mitchell Sheens 0412 652 477 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Cranebrook

Cul-De-Sac Location in North Cranebrook * Family / dining area & 3 way bathroom * Large L shaped lounge/dining or study nook * Single drive through garage & an entertaining area * Big backyard + wide driveway access at the side * Wall air cond. + ceiling fans

Sale $349,950 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Cambridge Park 6/25 Barlow Street

Rare 3 Bedroom Villa

* Modern kitchen * Huge bathroom with corner bath * Built-ins to all bedrooms * Generous yard & undercover BBQ area * Lockup garage & 2 toilets * Strata $590.00 P/Q

Sale $319,000 View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Mitchell Sheens 0412 652 477 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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New carpet 2 split system air cond. Views to Penrith Lakes Cul-de-sac location Very spacious + 3 toilets Ensuite & double garage

Sale $364,950 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Sale $297,000 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Fantastic tenant paying $320 pw B/ins in both bedrooms + an ensuite Security complex, storage unit Levies $570 per quarter Split system air conditioner

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Jamisontown 4/1-5 Regentville Road

Penrith

* Plenty of built in cupboards * Wall air conditioner * Kitchen; 19 cupboard doors, 6 drawers * 62 m2 Floor plan * Roller awning; front window & sliding door * Ceiling fans through out

* Ground Floor with ensuite * Low Strata fees * Close to Penrith shops * Young modern kitchen & bathroom * Rent $340 per week

* Located in “Mountainview Retreat” * New paint & carpet & lock-up garage * Spacious lounge/ dining * Wall air cond. + roller shutters * Built-ins + ceiling fans * Balcony with lovely outlook

*566.9 m2 vacant block in Lemongrove area *Save on demolition costs *Current DA Approval for home *Suited for a narrow design *Plans available upon request *Best priced block in Central Penrith

Sale $229,000 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Sale $290,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Sale $235,000 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Sale $325,000 View By Appointment David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Llandilo 78 Galvin Road

Flood Free 4.99 Acres

* Huge 20 x 18 barn style shed * 12 x 7 three roller door garage * Fully fenced property * Almost new kitchen * Polished timber floors * 150 meters + deep bore * Solar panels 2.2 kvw

Sale $890,000 View Saturday 11.15am-12 noon David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Llandilo 89 Fifth Avenue

A peaceful rural lifestyle on 4.99 acres * 5/6 bedrooms or 5 + a study * Family/rumpus room or teenage retreat * 2 bathrooms + a huge laundry * Extra large double garage/workshop * Peaceful & private location

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Sale $869,950 View Saturday 12.30-1.15pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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OPEN HOME Saturday 27th 11.00-11.40am, 58 Gough Street

Two Year Old Eden Brae Hayman 31 Rarely do you fi nd a quality two year old home in Emu Plains with quality inclusions throughout in a sought after location. Featuring four large bedrooms with walk in robe, parents retreat and ensuite to the huge main bedroom and built-ins to the other bedrooms. Open plan living including lounge, dining and rumpus with stunning kitchen including walk-in pantry, 900mm oven, 10ft ceilings being at the centrepiece, all flowing out to the undercover alfresco area. Fantastic extras include a study, ducted air conditioning and an oversized double garage with side access. All positioned on a huge 700m2 block. Th is is an opportunity not to be missed. Call today for your private inspection.

Emu Plains

Oﬀers Over $759,950

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains on 4735 2121 • www.jimaitken.com.au

A Rare Find Duplex OPEN HOME Saturday 27th 12.00-12.40pm, 2 Bootle Place

It Has That Look Of Success! Th is home includes five bedrooms with a possible sixth, three built-in wardrobes and large walk-in robe to main plus two bathrooms. There are two living rooms, renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, good size dining, two split system air conditioners and internal laundry. Outside consists of a decked undercover entertaining area, shed, above ground pool and two driveways.

Cranebrook $529,950 Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook on 4730 1122 • www.jimaitken.com.au

• 3 good size bedrooms with built-ins • main bedroom with ensuite • huge open plan living rooms • recently renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances • ducted air conditioning throughout • lock up garage and storage space • lovely bush backdrop Positioned in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac close to schools, shops and train station is this large duplex. Offering 3 good size bedrooms, ensuite to main and a nice size main bathroom. Large open plan living space with renovated kitchen and a lovely leafy outlook. Lock up garage, ducted air conditioning and alarm system are just a few items this property has to offer. Call to arrange your inspection.

Blaxland Oﬀers Over $369,000 Contact Dukes Estate Agents Penrith on 4722 2626 or Emu Plains on 4735 6600 • www.dukesestateagents.com.au

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9 Yoogali Terrace

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

9/11 Joalah Avenue

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6/25 Barlow Street

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14 Knapsack Street 29 Brookdale Terrace 8 Turella Street 3a King Street

Sat 11.00-11.30am

29 Alston Avenue

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CRANEBROOK

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93 Gannet Drive

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4 Barry Coe Place

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4 Miami Place

Jim Aitken Cranebrook

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100 Andromeda Drive

Jim Aitken Cranebrook

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5 Knot Street

Jim Aitken Cranebrook

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2 Bootle Place

Jim Aitken Cranebrook

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32 Centauri Circuit

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30 Aldebaran Street

Jim Aitken Cranebrook

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

7 Beethoven Place

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Dukes Estate Agents

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Sat 11.00-11.40am

36 Gosling Street

43 Booker Road

3/10-12 Regentville Road 4/1-5 Regentville Road 10/1-5 Regentville Road 3/80 McNaughton Street

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Sat 12.00-12.40pm

62 Pamela Parade

3/33 Gough Street

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Sat 11.00-11.40am

58 Gough Street

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Sat 12.00-12.40pm

11 Martin Street

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

7 Thorsby Place

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

6 Government House Drive

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

36 Brougham Street

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

62 Marsh Road 35 Waterhouse Drive

SILVERDALE Dukes Estate Agents Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

SPRINGWOOD Sat 2.00-2.40pm 39 Boomerang Road Sun 11.00-11.40am 27 Springﬁeld Crescent

Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

ST CLAIR Sat 12.00-12.30pm

1 Garrik Road

Sat 1.00-1.40pm

335 Great Western Highway

Sat 2.00-2.40pm

8/74-76 Princess Street

Michael Ball Realty

WARRIMOO Dukes Estate Agents

Jim Aitken Penrith

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

WERRINGTON DOWNS LLANDILO

EMU PLAINS Sat 11.00-11.40am

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 1.00-1.40pm

Ray White Penrith

WERRINGTON

LEONAY Jim Aitken Emu Plains

52/37 Mulgoa Road

Jim Aitken Springwood

JAMISONTOWN Sat 10.00-10.30am Sat 11.00-11.30am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am

Sat 2.00-2.30pm

Michael Ball Realty

HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS

EMU HEIGHTS Sat 12.00-12.40pm

PENRITH Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook

Sat 11.15-12.00pm Sat 12.30-1.15pm

89 Galvin Road 89 Fifth Avenue

Sat 11.00-11.30am

6 Bannister Way

Sat 12.00-12.40pm

17 Shakespeare Drive

Sat 2.00-2.40pm

16 Cooroy Crescent

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WINMALEE

PENRITH Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm

2/57 Evan Street 8 Fox Place

ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants

Jim Aitken Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith

Michael Ball Realty

Jim Aitken Springwood

YELLOW ROCK Dukes Estate Agents

11 Tindale St Penrith

4722 3066

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5 speed, air cond, power steer, power options, alloys, body kit, tinted windows, leather trim, 3 door hatch, sunroof. CJT 841

2995

2006 HOLDEN RODEO LX

3495

2008 HYUNDAI i30

5 speed, air cond, power steer, power options, bull bar, driving lights, long aluminium tray back. AYF 02J

Auto, air cond, power steer, SX, 5 door hatch, as new, power options, bluetooth, 43,500 klms. Top of the range. AY 43 MD

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999

1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER Auto, air cond, power steer, great value, 2 x off, must go big sale. AJN 26H

2000 VX COMMODORE Auto, air cond, power steer, power options, rear spoiler, tow bar. BS 44 EH

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3495

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1997 HOLDEN BARINA SWING 2002 MAZDA 121 METRO SHADES

Auto, air cond, power steer, 5 door hatch. AGV 39N

3995

2003 TOYOTA CAMRY ATEVA 4 cyl, auto, air cond, power steer, alloys, power options, log book. AQI 38V

Auto, air cond, power steer, alloys, roomy car, low klms. AJ 81 SD

4495

5995

2003 AWD MITSUBISHI MAGNA

3995

2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Auto, air cond, power steer, log book, low klms, 1 owner, power options, alloys. AZ 80 VT

4995

2002 VX HOLDEN COMMODORE S

Auto, air cond, power steer, options, alloys, rear spoiler. BN 92 HP

Auto, air cond, power steer, power options, tinted windows, body kit, alloys, 1 owner. BT 26 XZ

5995

6995

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2004 HOLDEN ASTRA CDX

4995

VT “SS” 5 SPEED

13995

1999 HYUNDAI LANTRA Auto, air cond, power steer, alloys, 4 door sedan. Can’t believe the price. YRN-934

3995

2001 HOLDEN RODEO 4X4 SPORT Extra cab, 5 speed, air cond, power steer, power options, side boards, bull bar, tow bar, alloys & more. YEV 721

5995

2004 SUBARU FORRESTER AWD

5 litre V8, 5 speed manual, air cond, power Auto, air cond, power steer, power options, steer, power options, alloys, body kit, tinted log books, alloys. APZ 31S windows, 114,000 klms, 1 owner. AJW 54G

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3995

5 speed, air cond, power steer, low klms, power options, alloys, 5 door hatch. BU 10 FF

2004 MITSUBISHI MAGNA