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Answering a question at a post-match press conference has cost Panthers coach Ivan Cleary $20,000 after the NRL declared his comments questioned the integrity of match officials. It followed several controversial calls in his side’s win over the Raiders at Panthers Stadium.

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COVID CONCERN Penrith on alert after confirmed cases of Coronavirus EMILY FESZCZUK Penrith residents are being reminded to get tested if they start experiencing COVID-19

symptoms after two local scares reminded us of the ongoing threat of the virus.

Fernwood Fitness in Penrith closed on Tuesday for deep cleaning after a woman who later tested positive for Coronavirus attended

the fitness centre on the morning of Saturday, August 8. She also visited Baby Bunting Penrith later that day. It followed news that a man with the virus had attended Westfield Penrith on Saturday, August 1.

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In both situations, the chances of transmission to other members of the community is low, but locals are being urged to stay vigilant.

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Ratu Nanovo has been charged. counts of ‘would with intent’ and police consider him the “main offender”.

Mr Middlebrook was arrested just before 8pm on Sunday at Penrith Police Station where he was charged with ‘affray’ and ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of other’.

Mr Middlebrook is not accused of stab-

NSW Health has confirmed the woman attended the Fernwood Penrith gym on August 8 between 7.55am and 9am but had very limited contact with other members and was not attending a group class.

“Above and beyond our standard cleaning we chose to close the club for 24 hours for a full deep clean and sanitisation as this is part of Fernwood’s own COVID-19 policy,” a Fernwood spokesperson told the Weekender.

The woman also attended the baby store on Saturday between 1.15pm and 1.45pm with people who were also there being classified as ‘casual contacts’.

NSW Health has also put shoppers on alert after a man from south western Sydney who is in his 20s visited Westfield on August 1 before being diagnosed with COVID-19. The man was there from 10.30am to Midday before visiting other venues in Canley Vale and Bankstown on the same day.

A Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District spokesperson said people who may have been present at the times should be on the lookout for symptoms.

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wo promising rugby league players have been charged over a brawl that resulted in the stabbing of three men at North Parramatta last weekend.

And it has been revealed that one of the Penrith Brothers players was out on bail over a separate incident at Kingswood earlier this year.

19- year- old Ratu Nanovo and 20- yearold Bradley Middlebrook were charged over their involvement in the brawl with a Wentworthville Magpies opponent and two others following an under 20s rugby league match at Old Saleyards Reserve on Sunday.

Three men, including the 19- year- old Magpies player and two spectators aged 16 and 22, were stabbed as a result of the brawl. The injured men, believed to be cousins, were taken to Westmead Hospital.

Police arrested Nanovo, who was previously in the Penrith Panthers system, at his Cambridge Park home on Sunday and conveyed him to Nepean Hospital where he was under police guard for treatment to a hand laceration.

On Tuesday, he was charged with three

bing anyone but is alleged to have thrown punches.

The Weekender revealed on Monday that Mr Middlebrook was charged alongside his brother with ‘reckless wounding in company’ following an unrelated incident at Kingswood Railway Station in January this year.

Mr Middlebrook was also charged with ‘supply prohibited drug’.

He pleaded not guilty and denied having a knife during the incident, claiming the melee was an unprovoked attack.

Footage of the incident was reviewed by a magistrate in court, which revealed Mr Middlebrook had allegedly punched one man in the stomach before allegedly stabbing another man in the right side of his ribs.

This matter remains before the courts in the committal process, with the Middlebrook brothers’ next court date to fall on September 11.

Mr Middlebrook is likely to raise selfdefence as an argument to the most recent charges, his lawyer has said.

NSW Rugby League Chief Executive David Trodden said both teams have been stood down immediately pending the outcome of the investigation.

He labelled it “sickening criminal behaviour”.

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NRL makes mess of Cleary sanction No matter what the NRL Integrity Unit thought of Penrith coach Ivan Cleary’s post-match comments about the referees last weekend, the decision to hand down a stiff penalty had already been made.

That was clear on Sunday when ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys labelled Cleary’s remarks “deplorable” in media interviews, essentially interfering in due process and leaving those at League Central with no choice but to hand down a tough $20,000 fine.

Asked on Sunday if Cleary should be fined, V’landys said: “I don’t want to preempt that. (But) he should be.”

In other words, he did pre-empt it.

There’s a few problems with the way the NRL has handled the Cleary sanction, and none of them have anything to do with the fine being warranted. I’ll leave that debate for Twitter, lounge rooms and Saturday arvo at the pub.

The most obvious flaw in the NRL’s $20,000 breach notice to Cleary is that it equals the amount the code fined Souths coach Wayne Bennett last Friday.

Bennett’s actions threatened the entire viability of the season, made a mockery of the NRL’s strict biosecurity measures and set the worst possible example for the game – yet his fine equals that of Cleary, who dared to answer a question.

Bennett stuck his middle finger up at the NRL and was essentially given a slap on the wrist.

Meantime, V’landys was calm and measured in his criticism of Bennett, labelling it a “wake-up call”, while Cleary was hauled over the coals, labelled “deplorable” and essentially convicted prior to any proper investigation.

Let’s talk about Brad Hazzard Once the COVID- 19 pandemic is back under control in NSW, Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s first decision – after choosing a location for a well- deserved break – has to be removing Brad Hazzard from the Health portfolio.

Hazzard has fumbled and bumbled his way through the pandemic, whether it be the Ruby Princess fiasco, his early blame game at Newmarch House or, most recently, his awful comments directed towards Opposition Leader Jodi McKay. When asked about the supply levels of face masks in NSW by the Labor leader, Hazzard opted for schoolyard bullying over a decent answer.

He labelled Ms McKay the “temporary leader” of the Opposition, said she was behaving like a “pork chop” and was being “quite stupid” on the masks issue, before saying she needed a mask herself.

“If I was sitting next to someone like you in a bus I would certainly have a mask on,” Hazzard said.

This from the Health Minister in the middle of a pandemic. What an embarrassment for Gladys Berejiklian and the State Government.

Playing musical chairs with Cabinet during a crisis like this wouldn’t be a wise choice, but once the pandemic is past us, the Premier must seriously consider whether Brad Hazzard is the person who should be leading the important health portfolio in the state.

A few weeks ago I accused Labor of playing politics with the pandemic, so it’s only fair that the other side also gets called out when they do the same, and it would appear Mr Hazzard can’t help himself despite the enormity of the crisis.

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Opera House should pull its head in The Sydney Opera House Trust has completely misread the room by slapping massive price tags on sporting teams like the Sydney Kings for daring to use the iconic sails as part of their logos and identity.

The Opera House – which is owned by all of us, not a group of elitist snobs – is part of Sydney’s identity and sporting teams that represent the city should be allowed to use a liking of the sails.

Sporting clubs will ultimately just walk away from using the iconic branding, which seems like a lose-lose for all.

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And then there’s the reality of why Cleary made the comments he did.

He was asked a direct question about the referees by a journalist at a postmatch press conference. He answered it honestly and openly with his opinion about how he felt the second half played out.

Cleary must attend the press conference under NRL rules. That’s because the NRL demands coaches give the media the best possible access they can. Unless of course that access results in something they don’t like being said.

Coaches are essentially told to deflect questions about match officials, but journalists aren’t told not to ask them.

Cleary has been criticised before about his closed book nature, as have most NRL coaches. We’re constantly told fans want candid truths and honesty, but when it happens, we throw the book at them.

It’s likely from now on Cleary will simply issue a ‘no comment’ when asked about anything contentious.

I’m not sure who wins out of that.

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Crameri fears creation of City Park will reduce parking and hurt CBD businesses

Councillor Kevin Crameri at the site of the proposed City Park. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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uestions have been raised about the future viability of Penrith’s main street amid plans to demolish dozens of sought after car parking spaces.

Penrith Councillor Kevin Crameri contends removing about 60 spots from the Allen Place car park to create a new City Park will be the final “death knell” for High Street.

“As far as I’m concerned, to take away that parking will send High Street to the cemetery,” he said.

“A park is great for the City, but it’s not great for High Street.”

Located on the corner of Henry and Station streets, the project will involve demolishing buildings and parking, with the approximately 7,000sqm site finishing at the Allen Place car park to the south and Gaymark Lane in the east.

According to Penrith Council, the final design is expected to be delivered in early 2021 with construction beginning later that year.

“City Park will be a vibrant, thriving green space with something for everyone and plenty of opportunities to meet, retreat, eat, be active and celebrate

together,” information on Council’s website reads.

Cr Crameri said offering an alternative, multi- storey car park at Soper Place was not going to cut it.

“The people who go to High Street at the moment want to duck into the chemist or one of those little local shops,” he said.

“They are not going there to spend half a day, so they need to park close and handy.”

Penrith CBD Corporation President Darren Latty acknowledged the difficulties but said City Park would provide a much-needed “identity” for the CBD. “Parking is one of the bigger issues that is raised fairly constantly, so I think if you are going to take parking out of one place we obviously need to replace it,” he said.

“And I do agree, it has to be very accessible because people need to be able to pull up and grab something in five or 10 minutes.”

Penrith CBD Corporation Manager Gai Hawthorn said educating shoppers on alternative parking will be crucial.

“If you look at many of the other CBDs, there’s no parking local, so we are still blessed to have as many spots as we do, even though there’s not enough for some,” she said.

The park is expected to open in early 2023.

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wo alleged firearm parts manufactures will remain behind bars until their next court hearing in October.

33- year- old Scott McLean and 33- yearold Jeffrey Tickner are facing serious charges after a loaded handgun, firearm parts, a 3D printer and drugs were seized as part of an investigation by Penrith Region Enforcement Squad (RES).

Following extensive inquiries, Mr McLean was stopped whilst driving on Maxwell Street, South Penrith, about 10.30am on Wednesday, August 5.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, locating a loaded 9mm pistol and an electronic stun device.

Four bags containing a white crystal substance, believed to be methylamphetamine, were also seized.

A short time later police executed a search warrant on his Jamisontown home where they seized firearm moulds, manufactured handgun parts and ammunition.

Mr McLean was conveyed to Penrith Police Station and charged with ‘possess unregistered firearm’, ‘not keep firearm safely’, ‘possess or use prohibited weapon’, ‘possess unregistered firearm’ , ‘deal with proceeds of crime’, ‘possess ammunition

Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Wright addresses the media. without holding a licence’, five counts of ‘supply prohibited drug’, ‘ongoing supply prohibited drug’ and ‘drive while disqualified’.

About 7pm Mr Tickner was arrested outside his home in South Penrith.

A search warrant was executed at the property, with police seizing equipment allegedly used in the manufacture of firearm components, as well as manufactured firearm components, ammunition, and a computer hard drive which was being

One of the weapons discovered.

used to operate a 3D-printer. He was also taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with ‘manufacture prohibited firearm without licence’, ‘supply shortened firearm’, ‘supply prohibited firearm to unauthorised person’, ‘possess ammunition without licence/permit’ and ‘acquire firearm part without authority’.

Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Wright warned those trying to buy these illegal firearms that they are unpredictable and dangerous.

“You’re playing Russian roulette with your life if you go and take possession of one of these and think its’s safe; use it and anything could happen,” he said.

Both men faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday.

They did not apply for bail and bail was formally refused when their matters were briefly mentioned.

Their matters have been adjourned to Friday, October 2.

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man alleged to be involved in 3D - printed gun supply was arrested at his St Marys home on Tuesday morning.

Following a search of the residence, the 29- year- old was arrested and charged with two counts of ‘supply unregistered firearm’, four counts of ‘unauthorised supply of firearm part,’ three counts of ‘supply/give ammunition to person not authorised’ and ‘unlawfully sell firearm parts three times or more within one year’.

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During the search, police seized multiple items relevant to the investigation including 3D-printed firearms parts and five 3D-printed pistols.

He was refused bail and appeared at Penrith Local Court on the same day.

Police alleged in court that the man was involved in the supply of 3D-printed firearms and firearm parts across Sydney.

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fter years of putting up with drug addicts and criminals using the lane behind her house to conduct their illicit late night affairs, Vanessa Berensen has finally had enough.

The Stafford Street, Penrith resident is calling on Penrith Council to beef up security measures along Hewitt Lane, a walkway which connects Warwick Street and Hornseywood Avenue, Penrith, by either installing CCTV, increasing lighting or closing it for good.

Ms Berensen, who has been forced to make a string of adjustments over the years to secure her house and yard from thieves, said having her fence kicked in last week was the final straw.

Living at the property since 1992, she estimates about 300 needles per month can be found littering the laneway, along with beer bottles, trolleys and stolen goods.

Fights and property damage are also commonplace with Ms Berensen recalling overdoses and even a death.

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Calls for safety overhaul

Vanessa Berensen is calling for more security measures along Hewitt Lane, Penrith. Photo: Megan Dunn them in the garbage bin and say nothing, but this has just broken the camel’s back,” she said.

She said both the police and Council are aware of the problems.

“Council doesn’t really care,” she claims.

“They said ‘all we have to do is mow it, clean it, keep the needles off it and that’s all we need to worry about’.”

A Penrith Council spokesman said there have been no recent complaints recorded for Hewitt Lane.

“There are approximately 330 pedestrian laneways in the Penrith LGA which provide safe and convenient access for local communities,” he said.

“Council’s City Presentation crews complete regular scheduled maintenance

of laneways. Some laneways however are subject to incidents of anti- social behaviour or malicious damage which should be reported to police.”

Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka of Nepean Police Area Command said CCTV would make a huge difference, but it was ultimately a matter for Council to consider and approve.

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The following development applications have been received by Council:

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

â&#x20AC;˘ Ajdd Pty Ltd DA20/0462 67â&#x20AC;&#x201C;69 Brisbane Street, Oxley Park Construction of 11 x 2-storey town houses including lot consolidation and strata subdivision x 11 lots Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726 Closing Date: 31 August 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ Rise Projects Pty Ltd DA20/0472 151â&#x20AC;&#x201C;153 Canberra Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 12 x 2-storey town houses Contact: James Heathcote on 4732 8378 Closing Date: 31 August 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ Station Lane Pty Ltd DA20/0459 1 Station Lane, Penrith Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5-storey boarding house containing 30 boarding URRPV PDQDJHU¡V URRP DQG XQGHUFURIW FDU SDUNLQJ Contact: Sandra Fagan on 4732 7992 Closing Date: 31 August 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ Challenger Life Nominees DA20/0457 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20 Pyramid Street, Emu Plains Alterations and additions to Lennox Village Shopping Centre including ALDI supermarket extension and FDU SDUN PRGLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV Contact: Lauren Van Etten on 4732 8222 Closing Date: 31 August 2020

Approved Development Applications â&#x20AC;˘ Cityscape Planning & Projects

DA20/0355

Lot 2220 DP 1172926 (Nos. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;38) Forrester Road, St Marys Remediation of land â&#x20AC;˘ Origin Energy

DA20/0069

Lot 401 DP 1162312 (No. 26) Coombes Drive, Penrith Installation of roof mounted solar panels â&#x20AC;˘ NF Billyard Pty Ltd

DA20/0050

Lot 27 & 28 DP 12590 (Nos. 121â&#x20AC;&#x201C;123) Brisbane Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 13 x town houses including car parking, landscaping and drainage works â&#x20AC;˘ Freeburn Surveyors

DA19/0482

Lot 3 DP 251769 (Nos. 137â&#x20AC;&#x201C;147) Boundary Road, Cranebrook Subdivision of land into 4 Torrens title lots with an extension to forest Glen Drive to construct a cul-de-sac

â&#x20AC;˘ Western Sydney University DA19/0860 C/- Kaipara Property Group Stewart Floresta Lot 100 DP 1194481 UWS Great Western Highway, Kingswood Centre-based child care centre for 97 children and associated signage â&#x20AC;˘ ACA Design Consultants DA19/0434 Lot 123 DP 12590 (No. 199) Great Western Highway, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6 x 2-storey town houses with strata subdivision x 6 lots

Refused Development Application â&#x20AC;˘ Zac Homes Pty Ltd DA19/0898 Lot 1438 DP 1236931 (No. 4) Armoury Road, Jordan Springs Construction of 5 x single storey dwellings and associated works under the Provisions of SEPP (housing for seniors or people with a disability) 2004 Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on &RXQFLO¡V '$ 7UDFNHU YLD penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker $OWHUQDWLYHO\ WKH DSSOLFDWLRQV FDQ EH YLHZHG GXULQJ &RXQFLO¡V normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, 3HQULWK 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHUV RI &RXQFLO¡V 'HYHORSPHQW 6HUYLFHV Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrith.city

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Wayne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll is concerned about speeding drivers on Ridgetop Drive.

Glenmore Park resident is threatening to take matters into his own hands to stop speeding drivers flying down his street.

Wayne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll says traffic along Ridgetop Drive opposite Fernhill School has increased â&#x20AC;&#x153;tremendouslyâ&#x20AC;? in recent years, and he and his neighbours are prepared to park their cars along the narrow street, rendering it single lane, if nothing is done to address the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we park on the road the cars have to slow down because they have no choice and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spoken to several of the neighbours and they are all in agreement,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to cause a hassle, but I mean what other alternative do we have?â&#x20AC;?

Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll, who has lived at the address since 1999, said high traffic volumes became the â&#x20AC;&#x153;new normalâ&#x20AC;? following the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening in 2017 and

the closure of nearby Wattlebird Crescent to westbound traffic.

Even more noticeable is the extra cars generated from the new land release areas to the south. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the school has contributed to the traffic, definitely it has, closing off that road, The Northern Road works is another reason, expansion of the shopping centre is another reason and the other reason is youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got 1,000-odd or 2,000-odd homes being built and the quickest way to the shops is to come straight past here,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll, who fears itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a matter of time before a resident gets â&#x20AC;&#x153;wiped outâ&#x20AC;?, first raised the issue with Council last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In July last year, my daughter was in her car parked on the road and she was actually waiting to pull away and her car was side-swiped by another car and that is when it all started,â&#x20AC;? he said.

After undertaking speed and volume counts, Penrith Council determined the road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which features a 90- degree blind corner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; did not meet the criteria for traffic calming devices and said it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;operating within its carrying capacityâ&#x20AC;?.

It also said Ridgetop Drive functions as a collector road and as such, moderate traffic volumes are expected.

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A number of new restaurants are heading to Penrith. We’re hearing a new tenant will take over the Spur site on Mulgoa Road soon, while signage went up this week on Griddle Restaurant, taking over from the old Trevi on Woodriff Street. Yum Yum!

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FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? Pantere.

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FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Aussie Arms.

FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? Nepean River, Tench Reserve.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? I love Penrith. The bush, the mountains, the river, we still have a lot of natural environments around. Bushwalking, lookouts, water activities, park areas. Great to get in touch with nature and still see wildlife.

WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? I think the best kept secret is Bents Basin at Wallacia. It’s a great waterhole for swimming and for family picnics. It’s on the edge of Penrith, great scenery!

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Nepean Business Park reveals what extension of Great River Walk will look like EMILY FESZCZUK

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ocals can now imagine what an extension between the Great River Walk and the Great West Walk may look like.

Precinct Capital, which is behind the Nepean Business Park, has released artist’s impressions of the landscaped walk and cycle path they plan to build as a part of the $613 million project.

Project Director Dylan Baudinet said Precinct Capital thought it was important to make a significant contribution to the Penrith community.

“We want the park to not just be a commercial centre, but also a place where employees can enjoy an attractive environmental setting and the public can engage in recreational activities,” he said.

“We determined that contributing land and building an extension to the cycle and walkway at the junction between the walks would be a valuable way of showing our commitment to the local area.”

Many Penrith-based recreational fitness and social groups such as the Men’s Walk and Talk initiative have welcomed the plans.

Penrith Cycling Club President Brian Bonham said the extension would provide

An artist’s impression looking north along the expanded Great River Walk. benefits to many locals including young cyclists.

“The only safe place we use currently is the Regatta Centre, but the new link will give kids another place to ride and exercise,” he said.

“It will also encourage people generally to get out and exercise as they will see

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An artist’s impression of the view to the Great River Walk from the Nepean Business Park.

things they would not have seen before or have been aware of previously.”

Mr Baudinet said they are delighted with the positive response from the community with the business park set to be constructed over the next few years.

“Precinct Capital is not only boosting local small business and local jobs growth

with the business park itself, but also giving something to the larger community that they want,” he said.

“Building and infrastructure work in the business park including the Great River Walk and cycle path is very dependent on development approvals from the NSW Planning Department and Council.”

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More housing on the way Glenmore Park expansion: Thousands of new properties planned for busy suburb ALENA HIGGINS

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Development Application (DA) to subdivide more land in Glenmore Park’s mushrooming estate has been submitted and is likely to garner plenty of interest from existing residents.

Lodged last month, the Development Application seeks permission for the procedural staged subdivision of land which forms part of ‘Precinct H’ in the Glenmore Park Stage 2 release area.

The site, which occupies about 53 hectares and forms part of a large rural land holding, will be subdivided to create four super lots to facilitate more residential housing.

“The site is within the Glenmore Park Stage 2 release area which has been comprehensively planned to accom modate urban growth and new housing in Greenfield areas,” the Statement of Environment Effects attached to the Development Application reads.

“The proposal will enable the future residential development of the site that will expand the supply of housing in Sydney which will have a positive impact on housing affordability, and therefore, make home ownership more achievable for Sydney’s residents.”

And the sprawling suburb is expected to swell even further.

A map showing the subject site where a Development Application has been lodged, which could see more residential housing in Glenmore Park.

In May, Penrith Council endorsed a planning proposal for ‘Glenmore Park Stage 3’, which could see rural land extending south to Chain- O- Ponds Road re- zoned

to accommodate up to 2,650 brand new dwellings.

That proposal is currently going through the gateway determination process.

Meanwhile, the fate of Mulgoa Rise’s promised town centre – a major selling point for many residents who bought into the new area of the suburb – will be known next week.

The Sydney Western City Planning Panel will meet to determine the $47 million project, lodged back in May 2019, on Monday.

Plans for the development – which will be located on vacant land surrounded by Glenmore Ridge Drive, Darug Avenue, Deerubbin Drive and Glenholme Drive – include a supermarket, childcare centre, liquor store, car wash, gym, medical centre, pharmacy and swim centre.

The four- storey mixed use building is expected to feature one level of basement parking and three upper residential levels containing 147 units.

The unit plan has fuelled disquiet and objection from some locals who say a residential component was never part of the equation.

Planning for the new Mulgoa Rise Primary School is also underway, with Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies telling the Weekender in May that the school is due to open for the beginning of the 2023 school year.

What do you think about the plans for more housing through Glenmore Park?

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Science Week to shift online EMILY FESZCZUK

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estern Sydney University (WSU) is set to celebrate National Science Week, which will run a lot differently this year with eight online events given the difficulties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) team at the Werrington South campus will be virtually pulling back the curtain for a look into their world.

Associate Professor Greg Cohen said National Science Week, from August 15-23, is a great way to encourage more people to engage with Science.

“Research can be presented in a boring way, but the same research can be exciting and engaging if shown in the right way by scientists,” Associate Professor Cohen said.

“The ICNS puts a lot of effort into making our research applicable to real world things and this week is an opportunity for us to showcase the interesting things we are doing at Western Sydney.”

During their interactive online event, Associate Professor Cohen said they will be demonstrating and chatting about how they use biology inspired technology.

“We have built computers that work like a brain and cameras that work like an eye, which we have then used to make self- playing foosball tables and pinball machines,” he said.

Associate Professor Cohen said there will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about science from the experts.

“We will also be doing a guided virtual walk-through tour of our research centre and labs and have a live Q&A session with our team to give people a real insight into what we do,” he said.

Associate Professor Cohen encourages anyone with an interest in science to be a part of the events they are hosting throughout the week.

“Even if you have a slight interest in science, we will walk you through from the beginning and show you how biology solves problems and how engineers build things,” he said.

“When we marry those two things together, we can solve real world problems and find out what humans and robots are capable of which is fascinating.”

For more information about National Science Week, visit www.western sydney.edu.au/research/research/ sydney_science_festival.

Associate Professor Greg Cohen with a self-playing foosball table. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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Along with the new terms we’ve also embraced the digital life but perhaps there is one fundamental challenge it presents.

It is the struggle to experience the warmth of human relationships through a screen.

For the first time in 32 years, the College cancelled the publication of its Autumn Program and closed its doors to the community. In that time it has asked and I’m pleased to say answered two questions.

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Heroes who saved Pauline EMILY FESZCZUK

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lenmore Park resident Pauline Bentley has beaten the odds after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while shopping on Riley Street in Penrith.

The 77-year-old was revived by bystanders and received six rounds of CPR in less than 24 hours.

24-year- old Kayla Kearns, who was one of the first to help Mrs Bentley, learned CPR at age 17 and has renewed her qualifications every year since.

The St George Bank employee told the Weekender it was her first time needing to use the skills.

“I was on my way back to work from my break and saw her collapse so I ran across the road and an off- duty police officer and I did compressions and monitored her vitals while an off- duty nurse kept pressure on her head because she was bleeding,” Ms Kearns said.

“You never know when something could go wrong but the training just kicked in and I was so elated when she actually starting coming to.”

Mrs Bentley then had to be revived multiple times once in hospital before being put into an induced coma and then underwent

three heart surgeries. She said she is now continuing her recovery at home.

“I don’t remember collapsing, just waking up with a metal tube down my throat, but I am very lucky that it happened in front of people who could help and clearly my number isn’t up yet,” Mrs Bentley said.

“The surgeon said it will take six months to get back to where I was but I still can’t comprehend it, yet they said I probably had two or three heart attacks in the months leading up that I didn’t know about.”

Requiring a valid CPR qualification for her own job, Mrs Bentley said she encourages everyone to consider learning these potentially life saving skills.

“I have worked as a receptionist at my son Alan’s business, Nepean Aquatic Centre, for over 20 years so I have always done a course there every year,” she said.

“I always worry if I could actually bring someone back, so I am so grateful that these heroes jumped in because without them I wouldn’t be here today.”

Pauline Bentley with Kayla Kearns. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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ydney dam storages are at 95 per cent of storage capacity and climbing after a concerted rain event last weekend generated the best inflows in six months.

Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said Greater Sydney’s combined storage total is now 94.9 per cent of capacity, up 9.8 per cent since Friday, August 7.

But despite the impressive figures, Sydney remains under level one water restrictions.

It is anticipated restrictions will be removed before summer – allowing locals to use sprinklers again.

“Warragamba is the biggest dam on the east coast of NSW, it is the heart of Greater Sydney’s water supply and it is now sitting at 96 per cent,” Mrs Pavey said on Wednesday.

“Water is a precious resource and despite Warragamba being at almost 100 per cent capacity we can’t lose momentum by forgetting that every drop counts.”

While Warragamba is not expected to spill as a result of inflows generated by the most recent rain event, this is a dramatic contrast to February this year when the dam’s storage was just 42.7 per cent.

Nepean Dam and Tallowa Dam are spilling, with high rain totals in the Shoalhaven resulting in a peak spill rate from Tallowa of 375 gigalitres per day from Monday, August 10. Wingecarribee storage is also near capacity at 99.6 per cent.

WaterNSW is making minor releases from Warragamba to prepare for any possible spill in the coming week and are working closely with Sydney Water, the NSW State Emergency Service, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and NSW Health.

Mrs Pavey said while this is a welcome relief for Sydney residents, regional communities are still feeling the effects of the recent drought.

“While Greater Sydney’s water supply is healthy, our regional catchments continue to slowly recover from one of the worst droughts on record,” she said.

“Chaffey Dam is expected to reach 27 per cent, Burrendong sits at 32.2, expected to increase to 33 per cent up from 1.5 per cent during the drought, and Keepit remains at 20.7 per cent up from 0.2 per cent at the height of the drought.

“We must remain vigilant in protecting this precious resource for all water users across the state.”

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Man accused of killing sister to return to court in September

Lucas Delaney, the brother accused of murdering his sister in Cambridge Park in June, has had his matter mentioned at Penrith Local Court.

Delaney, 30, is accused of killing his sibling Gabriella, 20, whose body was found at their Barlow Street home on June 8.

Gabriella’s worried relatives, who live interstate, raised the alarm when they hadn’t heard from her for six days.

Delaney was subsequently arrested at Cumberland Hospital and was bail refused.

On Friday, his matter was briefly mentioned at court, with his solicitor indicating it was “very early days” and only a partial brief had been served.

The matter was adjourned to September 18 to allow prosecutors more time to complete their brief of evidence.

Delaney, who did not appear on screen, remains bail refused.

Jealous man choked partner, installed tracking devices

A Glenmore Park man who choked his partner until she turned blue and fitted a tracking device to her car so he could monitor her movements has avoided full-time jail.

The 32-year-old fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday and was sentenced for a string of serious offences, including ‘intentionally choke without consent’, ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, ‘knowingly install, use and maintain a tracking device without consent’ and ‘stalk/intimidate’.

The court heard the man, who the Weekender has chosen not to name to protect the identity of the victim and their children, became paranoid that his partner was having an affair and even engaged a private investigator.

On the night of the offence, the man just “snapped” and “lost it” his lawyer said, who also made it clear that the man’s claims of adultery were unfounded.

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Court documents reveal the violent and sustained attack began after the man returned home and suddenly began punching the woman to her face.

He then grabbed her around the throat and held her over the staircase railing.

When the victim ran to her daughter’s room to escape, the man followed and continued to punch and choke her.

The entire incident was witnessed by the couple’s 11-year-old daughter.

The court heard the relationship had now ended and the man had not had any contact with the victim, his daughter or nine-year-old son since the incident in October last year.

During sentencing submissions, the man’s lawyer conceded the threshold for a custodial sentence had been crossed but successfully argued that an alternative to full-time custody was available for the first-time offender.

The man was handed a two-year Intensive Correction Order, otherwise known as a community-based jail sentence, and must comply with supervision.

He is also prevented from going within 100 metres of the woman and is subject to an AVO for his family’s protection.

Night on the drink leads to dog poo scuffle at Kingswood

A highly intoxicated couple who threw dog faeces at each other and were found wrestling on the floor have had their dirty laundry aired in court.

Phillip Finch, 39, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘intentionally destroy property’ and ‘affray’ following the April 25 incident.

The court heard the pair had consumed 19 bottles of Carlton Dry between them when they got into a row about 12.30am.

When witnesses heard yelling and screaming and went to investigate, they found the pair on the floor kicking and grabbing each other.

Police attended the Kingswood address shortly afterwards and both Finch and the woman told officers that they had had

dog poo thrown at them, the remnants of which were observed on both parties.

Finch’s lawyer conceded it was “certainly not his finest hour”.

“It’s a disgraceful incident, Your Honour,” he said.

The court heard the couple was still together and the woman was now 14 weeks pregnant with their first child.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen noted Finch received fairly significant injuries.

He was convicted and handed a 12-month good behaviour bond for smashing the woman’s phone, and received a 12-month good behaviour bond without conviction for the ‘affray’.

It is understood the woman is also set to face court charged with ‘affray’ at a later date.

Man found with sword should have been at home

Adam Neville Campbell has been granted bail after he was nabbed with a sword outside his curfew.

Campbell faced Penrith Local Court via video link last Thursday and was told

by Magistrate Geoff Hiatt to get his act together.

The court heard Campbell was on bail, including a curfew provision preventing him from being away from his home after 7pm, when he was stopped at 8.35pm on August 5. The court heard Campbell had only received police bail two weeks prior after he was found with plastic knuckle dusters in a public place.

His lawyer said the sword was decorative and Campbell was moving it to the house he shares with his sister when he was caught. She said it was not inevitable that he would face full-time jail if convicted “of any or all of these offences”, and also raised the potential illegality of the search, saying it was not clear why the car was stopped.

She said Campbell, of Kingswood, works full-time as a poly welder and was finding it difficult to comply with the strict curfew.

Magistrate Hiatt was blunt.

“Can you read, Mr Campbell?” he demanded, referring to the bail acknowledgement he would have signed.

“If you want to continue not to comply with the laws of this state... you’ll remain where you are for a significant period of time.”

He took into account the accused’s limited history and granted him fresh bail with a condition that he report every Monday. He also adjusted the curfew to begin at 8pm.

His matter was then adjourned to August 10 to join up with the knuckleduster matter.

Teenager ordered off the road after taking police on chase

An illegal dirt biker who took police on a wild chase when he refused to stop has been stripped of his license for 18 months.

The boy, who was 16 at the time and cannot be named for legal reasons, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday.

His lawyer told the court the teen failed to stop because he was scared.

“This was a young man who made a poor decision on the day,” he said.

But Magistrate Brian van Zuylen didn’t take kindly to his lawyer’s request for extreme leniency.

“For a police chase you think he should be let off?” he said incredulously.

The court heard the teen, who was riding alongside his brother, reached speeds of up to 90km/hr in a 60km/hr zone and at one stage crossed onto the wrong side of the road and popped a wheelie.

He eventually stopped when a female pedestrian refused to get out of his way and move off the footpath.

Magistrate van Zuylen took into account the Year 11 student’s young age and that he volunteered for the SES during the summer bush fires, but said he must record a conviction.

He was also fined $300 for the police pursuit and $50 for being unlicensed.

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Cranebrook: Police find drugs after stopping man on bicycle

A man who went for a ride on his pushbike without a helmet got more than he bargained for when he was stopped, searched and found in possession of prohibited drugs by police.

About 2.20pm on Wednesday, August 5 police stopped the 36-year-old on Pendock Road, Cranebrook.

Officers had a conversation with him about why he was not wearing a helmet.

Due to police suspicion the man was searched, with officers allegedly locating a small resealable plastic bag containing heroin in his pocket.

He was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’, to appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, September 22.

charged a St Clair man over the alleged murder. He is the fifth person charged in connection with the crime.

Just after 12.30am on Sunday, May 24, emergency services were called to a home on Langton Street, Riverstone, after reports a 39-year-old man had been fatally stabbed during a break-in.

A 20-year-old man and three boys – two aged 17 and one aged 16 – have previously been charged with ‘murder’. They remain before the courts.

Following further inquiries, detectives arrested a 21-year-old man at a home at St Clair about 8am Wednesday.

The man was taken to Riverstone Police Station, where he was charged with ‘murder’ and ‘accessory after the fact to murder’.

Kingswood: Man passes breath test, but didn’t have license

Penrith: Man charged after taser and drugs discovered

A sober man’s random breath test landed him in trouble with the law when police discovered he’d never held a license.

About 10pm on Friday, August 7 police were patrolling the Great Western Highway, Kingswood when they pulled over a car for the purpose of a random breath test.

Police conducted the test on the 26-year-old Werrington man which proved negative.

Police asked the man to produce his license, however he informed them he didn’t have one.

Checks were made which revealed he had never held any valid license in Australia.

The man was charged with ‘never licensed person drive vehicle on road – prior offence’.

He is to appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, September 22.

St Clair: Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a man earlier this year have

About 8.30pm on Saturday, August 8 police sighted a suspicious car on Lord Sheffield Circuit, Penrith.

Police watched the vehicle before continuing their patrols in the region where they then spotted the same vehicle stopped on Aviators Way, Penrith.

The officers spoke with the driver, a 21-year-old Riverstone man and smelt a strong scent of cannabis coming from inside his car.

It is alleged the man was agitated, visibly shaking and nervous.

The man informed police that there was a taser device inside the vehicle located in the centre console.

He was instructed to exit the car and when he did so, police spotted a white powder residue over the front of his pants.

He was patted down, which revealed a bag of white powder in his pocket.

The vehicle was also searched, with police locating a functioning taser device, a black machete and a wallet containing $4010.00. More bags of white powder were also discovered.

He was subsequently charged.

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Rugby league and the law COVID-19 has been able to stop entire economies in its tracks, but it has done nothing to dampen the spirits of the annual NRL circus.

This week we have seen super coach Wayne Bennett sanctioned over a COVID-19 biosecurity breach and fined $20,000. Future Mayor of Penrith (if Penrith keep playing like they are) Ivan Cleary was also fined $20,000 for comments he made about referees and the rumour mill is in full swing about Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold.

That is not to mention a number of players who have been stood down in relation to COVID breaches including boom Brisbane backrower Tevita Pangai Jnr. So, you might be wondering, how does it all work from a legal perspective?

How can the NRL, a company with no judicial function, hand out fines and how can NRL clubs repeatedly move coaches on with seemingly no regard for their contracts?

The NRL, its players and clubs are essentially governed by three types of legal documents: 1. Contracts, usually between clubs and players/coaches which detail their terms of employment.

2. License Agreements which set out the rules that clubs have to follow to maintain the permission the NRL gives them to participate in the competition and function as a NRL club.

3. Codes of Conduct which set out the rules by which all participants in the game are meant to conduct themselves.

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of a coach actually being fired and more a case of club and coach agreeing to part ways on mutually agreed commercial terms.

The idea that NRL contracts are not worth the paper they are written on is a bit of a myth. If a genuine contract dispute arose then the parties to these contracts would be able to enforce their rights via the Court system: think Des Hasler v Canterbury Bulldogs or Israel Folau v Rugby Union Australia for recent examples (although both of those matters ended up settling).

The reason we see so much movement in terms of NRL personnel is not because NRL contracts are necessarily ineffective or not legally binding but because rugby league is a resultsbased business. Unhappy coaches and unhappy players usually translate into poor performance on the field meaning that club administrators are forced to make a decision between a legal fight to enforce a contract or reaching a commercial agreement with a player, coach or other member of staff whereby a sum of money usually changes hands and the parties agree to part ways amicably without Court action.

Termination of rugby league contracts by mutual agreement are becoming so common that some clubs are even building these contingencies into their contracts.

In relation to fines, NRL License Agreements and the players and coaches’ Codes of Conduct which each club, player and coach agree to be bound by set out that the governing body can impose a number of sanctions for breaches of the Code.

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LANDS ACQUISITION ACT 1989 PRE-ACQUISITION DECLARATION 1. Acquisition In accordance with the Lands Acquisition Act 1989, I am considering the acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3 for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

The Commonwealth of Australia is the acquiring authority.

2. The Land This declaration relates to part of the land comprised in folio identifier 11/858140 being the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in Pre-allocated Plan Number (PPN) DP1263168 (‘the Land’).

A plan showing the approximate location of the Land together with a copy of PPN DP1263168 is set out in Schedule 1.

3. The Interests in Land This declaration relates to the acquisition of an easement for drainage of water and drainage works in respect of the Land as described in Part 2 of Schedule 2.

The description of the interest referred to above as an easement is not a limitation on the nature of the interest as described in Schedule 2.

4. Public Purpose The public purpose of the acquisition is trade and commerce with other countries, and among the States.

5. Suitability for use for a public purpose The Land appears to be suitable for use for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

6. Particulars of Proposed Use The Land is proposed to be used for drainage of water and drainage works for the purposes of facilitating the development and use of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (Airport) (currently known as the Sydney West Airport under the Airports Act 1996).

7. Reasons why the Land appears to be Suitable for the Proposed Use The reason why the Land appears to be suitable for the proposed use described in paragraph 6 is that: a. the Land comprises an area of the bed and the bank of Badgerys Creek which is adjacent to the boundary of the airport site for the Airport; and b. the construction and operation of works on the Land will allow for the drainage of water from the airport site for the Airport into Badgerys Creek.

DATED this fourth day of August 2020.

Matthew Whitfort Assistant Secretary Policy & Analysis Branch Property & Construction Division Department of Finance Canberra ACT 2600 Schedule 1 – Location of the Land

Schedule 2 - Description of interests EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE OF WATER AND DRAINAGE WORKS 1. Definitions and interpretation 1.1 Definitions These meanings, in any form, apply unless the contrary intention appears: (a) Commonwealth means the Commonwealth of Australia and its servants and agents, and any party authorised by it. (b) Drainage Works means the following works on, in or under the Land: (i) scour protection works (including installation of geofabric, rip rap, gabions or similar); (ii) culverts, revetment walls, pipes, drains and other structures and equipment for draining, passing, conveying, regulating or directing the passage, flow, collection, detention or retention of water or for other drainage purposes; (iii) earthworks, including excavation; (iv) removal of vegetation, bank stabilisation, vegetation planting and landscaping; (v) other infrastructure for the drainage of water; and (vi) any temporary works, including construction of temporary storage areas, necessary for or incidental to the carrying out of the works described above. (c) Land means part of the land comprised in folio identifier 11/858140 being the whole of the land comprised in the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in DP1263168. (d) Lot Benefited means the land comprised in folio identifier 2/1260971.

1.2 Interpretation In this Schedule 2 unless the contrary intention appears: (a) headings, underlinings, marginal notes and indexes are only included for ease of reference and do not affect interpretation; (b) a reference to any legislation or legislative provision includes any modifying, consolidating or replacing legislation or legislative provisions from time to time, and includes all · regulations, rules and other statutory instruments issued under the legislation; (c) references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits are references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits to this Schedule 2 unless otherwise stated; (d) words denoting the singular number include the plural, and vice versa; (e) words denoting one gender include the other gender or neuter, as the context requires; (f) where any word or phrase is given a defined meaning any other grammatical form of that word or phrase will have a corresponding meaning; (g) a notice, demand or request must be in writing to be of effect under this Schedule 2 and will be properly executed if signed by an officer, manager or solicitor of the party giving it; and (h) the word “include” (in any form) when introducing one or more specific items does not limit the meaning of the general words for those items or items of a similar kind.

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2.1 Easement Rights Full right, leave, liberty and licence for the Commonwealth in respect of the Lot Benefited from time to time and at all times to: (a) drain and discharge water onto the Land; (b) construct and install the Drainage Works; (c) operate, maintain and repair the Drainage Works; and (d) have the Drainage Works remain on the Land, (Easement Rights).

2.2 Ancillary Rights The Commonwealth may do anything the Commonwealth considers reasonably necessary for the purpose of and to exercise the Easement Rights including: (a) entering onto the Land; (b) taking anything onto the Land; (c) installing temporary utility services and associated structures on or across the Land; and (d) carrying out work on the Land, including temporarily dismantling any fence on the Land, (Ancillary Rights).

2.3 Exercising Ancillary Rights In exercising the Ancillary Rights, the Commonwealth must: (a) ensure all work is done properly; (b) cause as little inconvenience as is practicable to the owner of the Land and any user or occupier of the Land; (c) cause as little damage as is practicable to the Land; and (d) make good any damage caused by the Commonwealth to the Land, including reinstating any fence which has been dismantled. However, for the avoidance of doubt, the Commonwealth will not be required to reinstate the Drainage Works.

2.4 Lot Benefited The Easement Rights and Ancillary Rights are appurtenant to and for the benefit of the Lot Benefited.

Note: This Pre-Acquisition Declaration signifies that the Commonwealth is considering acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3. It does NOT mean that the interests in land have been acquired

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1. Acquisition In accordance with the Lands Acquisition Act 1989, I am considering the acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3 for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

The Commonwealth of Australia is the acquiring authority.

2. The Land This declaration relates to part of the land comprised in folio identifier 10/858140 being the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in Pre-allocated Plan Number (PPN) DP1263166 (‘the Land’).

A plan showing the approximate location of the Land, together with a copy of PPN DP1263166, is set out in Schedule 1.

3. The Interests in Land This declaration relates to the acquisition of an easement for drainage of water and drainage works in respect of the Land as described in Part 2 of Schedule 2.

The description of the interest referred to above as an easement is not a limitation on the nature of the interest as described in Schedule 2.

4. Public Purpose The public purpose of the acquisition is trade and commerce with other countries, and among the States.

5. Suitability for use for a public purpose The Land appears to be suitable for use for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

6. Particulars of Proposed Use The Land is proposed to be used for drainage of water and drainage works for the purposes of facilitating the development and use of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (Airport) (currently known as the Sydney West Airport under the Airports Act 1996).

7. Reasons why the Land appears to be Suitable for the Proposed Use The reason why the Land appears to be suitable for the proposed use described in paragraph 6 is that: a. the Land comprises an area of the bed and the bank of Badgerys Creek which is adjacent to the boundary of the airport site for the Airport; and b. the construction and operation of works on the Land will allow for the drainage of water from the airport site for the Airport into Badgerys Creek.

DATED this fourth day of August 2020.

Matthew Whitfort Assistant Secretary Policy & Analysis Branch Property & Construction Division Department of Finance Canberra ACT 2600 Schedule 1 – Location of the Land

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LANDS ACQUISITION ACT 1989 PRE-ACQUISITION DECLARATION

Schedule 2 - Description of interests EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE OF WATER AND DRAINAGE WORKS

1. Definitions and interpretation 1.1 Definitions These meanings, in any form, apply unless the contrary intention appears: (a) Commonwealth means the Commonwealth of Australia and its servants and agents, and any party authorised by it. (b) Drainage Works means the following works on, in or under the Land: (i) scour protection works (including installation of geofabric, rip rap, gabions or similar); (ii) culverts, revetment walls, pipes, drains and other structures and equipment for draining, passing, conveying, regulating or directing the passage, flow, collection, detention or retention of water or for other drainage purposes; (iii) earthworks, including excavation; (iv) removal of vegetation, bank stabilisation, vegetation planting and landscaping; (v) other infrastructure for the drainage of water; and (vi) any temporary works, including construction of temporary storage areas, necessary for or incidental to the carrying out of the works described above. (c) Land means part of the land comprised in folio identifier 10/858140 being the whole of the land comprised in the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in DP1263166. (d) Lot Benefited means the land comprised in folio identifier 2/1260971.

1.2 Interpretation In this Schedule 2 unless the contrary intention appears: (a) headings, underlinings, marginal notes and indexes are only included for ease of reference and do not affect interpretation; (b) a reference to any legislation or legislative provision includes any modifying, consolidating or replacing legislation or legislative provisions from time to time, and includes all regulations, rules and other statutory instruments issued under the legislation; (c) references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits are references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits to this Schedule 2 unless otherwise stated; (d) words denoting the singular number include the plural, and vice versa; (e) words denoting one gender include the other gender or neuter, as the context requires; (f) where any word or phrase is given a defined meaning any other grammatical form of that word or phrase will have a corresponding meaning; (g) a notice, demand or request must be in writing to be of effect under this Schedule 2 and will be properly executed if signed by an officer, manager or solicitor of the party giving it; and (h) the word “include” (in any form) when introducing one or more specific items does not limit the meaning of the general words for those items or items of a similar kind.

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PPN DP1263166

2.1 Easement Rights Full right, leave, liberty and licence for the Commonwealth in respect of the Lot Benefited from time to time and at all times to: (a) drain and discharge water onto the Land; (b) construct and install the Drainage Works; (c) operate, maintain and repair the Drainage Works; and (d) have the Drainage Works remain on the Land, (Easement Rights).

2.2 Ancillary Rights The Commonwealth may do anything the Commonwealth considers reasonably necessary for the purpose of and to exercise the Easement Rights including: (a) entering onto the Land; (b) taking anything onto the Land; (c) installing temporary utility services and associated structures on or across the Land; and (d) carrying out work on the Land, including temporarily dismantling any fence on the Land, (Ancillary Rights).

2.3 Exercising Ancillary Rights In exercising the Ancillary Rights, the Commonwealth must: (a) ensure all work is done properly; (b) cause as little inconvenience as is practicable to the owner of the Land and any user or occupier of the Land; (c) cause as little damage as is practicable to the Land; and (d) make good any damage caused by the Commonwealth to the Land, including reinstating any fence which has been dismantled. However, for the avoidance of doubt, the Commonwealth will not be required to reinstate the Drainage Works.

2.4 Lot Benefited The Easement Rights and Ancillary Rights are appurtenant to and for the benefit of the Lot Benefited.

Note: This Pre-Acquisition Declaration signifies that the Commonwealth is considering acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3. It does NOT mean that the interests in land have been acquired.

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LANDS ACQUISITION ACT 1989 PRE-ACQUISITION DECLARATION 1. Acquisition In accordance with the Lands Acquisition Act 1989, I am considering the acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3 for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

The Commonwealth of Australia is the acquiring authority.

2. The Land This declaration relates to part of the land comprised in folio identifier 1/1188956 being the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in Pre-allocated Plan Number (PPN) DP1263165 (‘the Land’).

A plan showing the approximate location of the Land together with a copy of PPN DP1263165 is set out in Schedule 1.

3. The Interests in Land This declaration relates to the acquisition of an easement for drainage of water and drainage works in respect of the Land as described in Part 2 of Schedule 2.

The description of the interest referred to above as an easement is not a limitation on the nature of the interest as described in Schedule 2.

4. Public Purpose The public purpose of the acquisition is trade and commerce with other countries, and among the States.

5. Suitability for use for a public purpose The Land appears to be suitable for use for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

6. Particulars of Proposed Use The Land is proposed to be used for drainage of water and drainage works for the purposes of facilitating the development and use of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (Airport) (currently known’as the Sydney West Airport under the Airports Act 1996).

7. Reasons why the Land appears to be Suitable for the Proposed Use The reason why the Land appears to be suitable for the proposed use described in paragraph 6 is that: a. the Land comprises an area of the bed and the bank of Badgerys Creek which is adjacent to the boundary of the airport site for the Airport; and b. the construction and operation of works on the Land will allow for the drainage of water from the airport site for the Airport into Badgerys Creek.

DATED this fourth day of August 2020.

Matthew Whitfort Assistant Secretary Policy & Analysis Branch Property & Construction Division Department of Finance Canberra ACT 2600 Schedule 1 – Location of the Land

Schedule 2 - Description of interests EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE OF WATER AND DRAINAGE WORKS

1. Definitions and interpretation 1.1 Definitions These meanings, in any form, apply unless the contrary intention appears: (a) Commonwealth means the Commonwealth of Australia and its servants and agents, and any party authorised by it. (b) Drainage Works means the following works on, in or under the Land: (i) scour protection works (including installation of geofabric, rip rap, gabions or similar); (ii) culverts, revetment walls, pipes, drains and other structures and equipment for draining, passing, conveying, regulating or directing the passage, flow, collection, detention or retention of water or for other drainage purposes; (iii) earthworks, including excavation; (iv) removal of vegetation, bank stabilisation, vegetation planting and landscaping; (v) other infrastructure for the drainage of water; and (vi) any temporary works, including construction of temporary storage areas, necessary for or incidental to the carrying out of the works described above. (c) Land means part of the land comprised in folio identifier 1/1188956 being the whole of the land comprised in the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in DP1263165. (d) Lot Benefited means the land comprised in folio identifier 2/1260971.

1.2 Interpretation In this Schedule 2 unless the contrary intention appears: (a) headings, underlinings, marginal notes and indexes are only included for ease of reference and do not affect interpretation; (b) a reference to any legislation or legislative provision includes any modifying, consolidating or replacing legislation or legislative provisions from time to time, and includes all regulations, rules and other statutory instruments issued under the legislation; (c) references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits are references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits to this Schedule 2 unless otherwise stated; (d) words denoting the singular number include the plural, and vice versa; (e) words denoting one gender include the other gender or neuter, as the context requires; (f) where any word or phrase is given a defined meaning any other grammatical form of that word or phrase will have a corresponding meaning; (g) a notice, demand or request must be in writing to be of effect under this Schedule 2 and will be properly executed if signed by an officer, manager or solicitor of the party giving it; and (h) the word “include” (in any form) when introducing one or more specific items does not limit the meaning of the general words for those items or items of a similar kind.

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2.1 Easement Rights Full right, leave, liberty and licence for the Commonwealth in respect of the Lot Benefited from time to time and at all times to: (a) drain and discharge water onto the Land; (b) construct and install the Drainage Works; (c) operate, maintain and repair the Drainage Works; and (d) have the Drainage Works remain on the Land, (Easement Rights).

2.2 Ancillary Rights The Commonwealth may do anything the Commonwealth considers reasonably necessary for the purpose of and to exercise the Easement Rights including: (a) entering onto the Land; (b) taking anything onto the Land; (c) installing temporary utility services and associated structures on or across the Land; and (d) carrying out work on the Land, including temporarily dismantling any fence on the Land, (Ancillary Rights).

2.3 Exercising Ancillary Rights In exercising the Ancillary Rights, the Commonwealth must: (a) ensure all work is done properly; (b) cause as little inconvenience as is practicable to the owner of the Land and any user or occupier of the Land; (c) cause as little damage as is practicable to the Land; and (d) make good any damage caused by the Commonwealth to the Land, including reinstating any fence which has been dismantled. However, for the avoidance of doubt, the Commonwealth will not be required to reinstate the Drainage Works.

2.4 Lot Benefited The Easement Rights and Ancillary Rights are appurtenant to and for the benefit of the Lot Benefited.

Note: This Pre-Acquisition Declaration signifies that the Commonwealth is considering acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3. It does NOT mean that the interests in land have been acquired.

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1. Acquisition In accordance with the Lands Acquisition Act 1989, I am considering the acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3 for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

The Commonwealth of Australia is the acquiring authority.

2. The Land This declaration relates to part of the land comprised in folio identifier 281/571171 being the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in Pre-allocated Plan Number (PPN) DP1263169 (‘the Land’).

A plan showing the approximate location of the Land together with a copy of PPN DP1263169 is set out in Schedule 1.

3. The Interests in Land This declaration relates to the acquisition of an easement for drainage of water and drainage works in respect of the Land as described in Part 2 of Schedule 2.

The description of the interest referred to above as an easement is not a limitation on the nature of the interest as described in Schedule 2.

4. Public Purpose The public purpose of the acquisition is trade and commerce with other countries, and among the States.

5. Suitability for use for a public purpose The Land appears to be suitable for use for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.

6. Particulars of Proposed Use The Land is proposed to be used for drainage of water and drainage works for the purposes of facilitating the development and use of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (Airport) (currently known as the Sydney West Airport under the Airports Act 1996).

7. Reasons why the Land appears to be Suitable for the Proposed Use The reason why the Land appears to be suitable for the proposed use described in paragraph 6 is that: a. the Land comprises an area of the bed and the bank of Oaky Creek which is adjacent to the boundary of the airport site for the Airport; and b. the construction and operation of works on the Land will allow for the drainage of water from the airport site for the Airport into Oaky Creek.

DATED this fourth day of August 2020.

Matthew Whitfort Assistant Secretary Policy & Analysis Branch Property & Construction Division Department of Finance Canberra ACT 2600 Schedule 1 – Location of the Land

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LANDS ACQUISITION ACT 1989 PRE-ACQUISITION DECLARATION

Schedule 2 - Description of interests EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE OF WATER AND DRAINAGE WORKS

1. Definitions and interpretation 1.1 Definitions These meanings, in any form, apply unless the contrary intention appears: (a) Commonwealth means the Commonwealth of Australia and its servants and agents, and any party authorised by it. (b) Drainage Works means the following works on, in or under the Land: (i) scour protection works (including installation of geofabric, rip rap, gabions or similar);· (ii) culverts, revetment walls, pipes, drains and other structures and equipment for draining, passing, conveying, regulating or directing the passage, flow, collection, detention or retention of water or for other drainage purposes; (iii) earthworks, including excavation; (iv) removal of vegetation, bank stabilisation, vegetation planting and landscaping; (v) other infrastructure for the drainage of water; and (vi) any temporary works, including construction of temporary storage areas, necessary for or incidental to the carrying out of the works described above. (c} Land means part of the land comprised in folio identifier 281/571171 being the whole of the land comprised in the area marked (A) identified as easement for drainage of water and drainage works in DP1263169. (d) Lot Benefited means the land comprised in folio identifier 2/1260971.

1.2 Interpretation In this Schedule 2 unless the contrary intention appears: (a} headings, underlinings, marginal notes and indexes are only included for ease of reference and do not affect interpretation; (b) a reference to any legislation or legislative provision includes any modifying, consolidating or replacing legislation or legislative provisions from time to time, and includes all regulations, rules and other statutory instruments issued under the legislation; (c) references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits are references to parties, clauses, schedules, annexures or exhibits to this Schedule 2 unless otherwise stated; (d) words denoting the singular number include the plural, and vice versa; (e) words denoting one gender include the other gender or neuter, as the context requires; (f) where any word or phrase is given a defined meaning any other grammatical form of that word or phrase will have a corresponding meaning; (g} a notice, demand or request must be in writing to be of effect under this Schedule 2 and will be properly executed if signed by an officer, manager or solicitor of the party giving it; and (h) the word “include” (in any form) when introducing one or more specific items does not limit the meaning of the general words for those items or items of a similar kind.

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2.1 Easement Rights Full right, leave, liberty and licence for the Commonwealth in respect of the Lot Benefited from time to time and at all times to: (a) drain and discharge water onto the Land; (b) construct and install the Drainage Works; (c) operate, maintain and repair the Drainage Works; and (d) have the Drainage Works remain on the Land, (Easement Rights).

2.2 Ancillary Rights The Commonwealth may do anything the Commonwealth considers reasonably necessary for the purpose of and to exercise the Easement Rights including: (a) entering onto the Land; (b) taking anything onto the Land; (c) installing temporary utility services and associated structures on or across the Land; and (d) carrying out work on the Land, including temporarily dismantling any fence on the Land, (Ancillary Rights).

2.3 Exercising Ancillary Rights In exercising the Ancillary Rights, the Commonwealth must: (a) ensure all work is done properly; (b) cause as little inconvenience as is practicable to the owner of the Land and any user or occupier of the Land; (c) cause as little damage as is practicable to the Land; and (d) make good any damage caused by the Commonwealth to the Land, including reinstating any fence which has been dismantled. However, for the avoidance of doubt, the Commonwealth will not be required to reinstate the Drainage Works.

2.4 Lot Benefited The Easement Rights and Ancillary Rights are appurtenant to and for the benefit of the Lot Benefited.

Note: This Pre-Acquisition Declaration signifies that the Commonwealth is considering acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3. It does NOT mean that the interests in land have been acquired.

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Students to be proud of ‘Uniqueness’ celebrations aim to ensure fellow kids feel accepted at school EMILY FESZCZUK

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enior students from Our Lady of the Way Primary School in Emu Plains have kickstarted a term-long Uniqueness Celebration.

The activities were created by a group of Stage 3 girls nicknamed ‘The Melons’ to convey the message that all kids are unique, regardless of their ability and disability.

Teacher Tara Cremen said the students have put in a lot of effort to create different events for the school each week.

“This all started because we have a lot of children with special needs in our school that require different things and the girls wanted to make sure that everyone knew that was OK and felt included,” Ms Cremen said.

“They have put in so much effort in giving up their lunch breaks to plan the activities and putting themselves out there to get the whole school involved, which is wonderful to watch.”

Kicking off with a crazy colour run, the students get to have crazy hair and socks days, wear pyjamas and put on a talent show. Layla, who is the only Year 5 student in the group, will help continue the celebrations next year.

Principal Donna McFadzean and teacher Tara Cremen with ‘The Melons’. Photo: Megan Dunn.

“It has been fun planning so everyone knows they have a place in the world and can feel comfortable with the people around them,” Layla said.

“Whether it is a mufti day or us putting up motivational posters everything has a message that being unique is great.”

Students kick-started the Uniqueness Celebration with a fabulous colour run.

Our Lady of the Way Principal Donna McFadzean said she is extremely proud of her students’ commitment to being inclusive.

“Your goal as an educator is to produce people who are in touch with their emotions and can contribute to society

and listening to these girls makes me teary,” she said.

“We are a Catholic school and Mary MacKillop always said, ‘never see need without doing something about it’ and our students live this out every day through their heads, their hearts and their hands.”

Mayor’s News The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor

Comment on new flood study Penrith City Council’s most recent flood study for Emu Plains is now on public exhibition and we invite you to have your say.

The draft Emu Plains Overland Flow Flood Study covers 13.7km2 of the Emu Plains catchment, bounded by the Penrith LGA boundary to the west, and the Nepean River to the north and east and includes the suburbs of Emu Plains, Emu Heights and Leonay.

The draft study was overseen by the Penrith City Floodplain Management Committee which includes Councillors, Council staff and Penrith community members as well as representatives from neighbouring councils, the State Emergency Services (SES), Department of Planning Industry and Environment and Infrastructure NSW.

It’s important that residents, businesses and property owners from the study area provide their feedback so that Council can use this to inform future risk management planning.

The Draft Study can be viewed online at www.yoursaypenrith.com.au/EmuPlainsFS from August 6 to September 3 2020 for you to have your say.

An online community information session will also be held on Thursday, August 20 from 6pm-8pm. If you would like to take part, you can register your interest at www.yoursaypenrith.com.au/EmuPlainsFS. I encourage you to look through the study. We will consider each and every submission received.

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THE GREAT RIVER WALK - A STORY OF RECONNECTION “We found ourselves on the banks of a river, nearly as broad as the Thames at Putney, and apparently of great depth, the current running very slowly in a northerly direction.

Vast flocks of wild duck were swimming in the stream.”

- (Captain Watkin Tench).

Standing on the elevated banks of the Nepean River as it bends to the west and frames what is now known as the Penrith Lakes Parklands to its north, it is not hard to imagine what Captain Watkin Tench was describing in 1789 when he first discovered this major tributary of the Hawkesbury River.

DISCONNECTION AND REDISCOVERY For many rivers in Australia’s modern cities the safest crossing points for the early European settlers drove the establishment of riverside settlements that grew into towns and cities; such too was the case for Penrith.

However, the arrival of the railway and the construction of the Victoria Bridge in the late 19th Century followed by the rapid growth in car dependency during the 20th Century, started a slow process of physical and cultural disconnection between the Penrith city centre and the Nepean River.

The desire to limit the devastating floods that often stalled the early land settlement of the floodplain, combined with the need to supply Sydney’s growing demand for drinking water saw the river itself change profoundly, with the construction of the Warragamba Dam in 1948.

No longer was the river ‘of great depth’ as Tench had observed it.

But in recent times the slow running currents of the Nepean River’s fortunes have been turning.

With the swelling population of the Penrith region and the growing recreational demands of its community, the city and its people have been rediscovering their river.

Foremost in this strategy is the Great River Walk which ultimately will span 570 kms, linking Hawkesbury Nepean’s mouth at Broken Bay to its headwaters at Lake Bathurst south of Goulburn.

Penrith City Council is committed to delivering the Great River Walk through its ‘Our River’ master plan. Some 10km of new and upgraded paths have created a recreational bridge-to-bridge walking and cycling loop between the M4 road bridge and the recently opened Yandhai Nepean Bridge, south of Victoria Bridge.

Council is also developing a strategy for a significant extension of the Great River Walk northward along the Penrith Lakes southern boundary, connecting Penrith to what will become a lake-based public parkland the size of Sydney Harbour.

Most recently the State Government announced the creation of the Great West Walk - a 65km trail which will ultimately link Parramatta with the Blue Mountains, meeting the Great River Walk at the foot of the Castlereagh escarpment.

NEPEAN BUSINESS PARK AND GREAT WALKS Lying at the very junction of the Great River Walk and Great West Walk is the Nepean Business Park, offering an ideal opportunity to assist in the delivery of this critical piece in the jigsaw of the two Great Walks.

The Nepean Business Park will be a major employer in the area, with an expected working population of almost 4,000 employees when the park is complete. There is an opportunity to extend the Great River Walk along the site’s southwestern boundary, serving not only the local community in connecting the existing GRW to the Penrith Lakes Parklands and the Great West Walk, but also to provide a public path link between the Business Park and CBD.

REALISING THE RIVER CITY State and Local Government have moved to re-engage the city of Penrith with its river. Many new initiatives rolled out in the last five to 10 years have a primary focus of enhancing its natural and cultural values.

At State level the Nepean River is the heart of Penrith’s biodiversity, landscape and recreational strategies - forming a primary spine in the metropolitan-wide Sydney Green Grid strategy.

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The Green Grid seeks to integrate the natural and recreational values of the waterways and bushland to reconnect a fragmented habitat and create a network of regional, district and local trails and pathways.

An artist’s impression of the View to the Great River Walk from the Nepean Business Park.

An artist’s impression of the view Looking north along the Great River Walk.

The investment firm behind the Nepean Business Park, Precinct Capital, is taking up this opportunity.

“We see important synergies here between business and the local community, so not only are we proposing to transfer land to the Government to facilitate an extension of the Great River Walk along our site’s southwestern boundary, but we’re keen to finance and build this connection too. We believe it’s a real win-win,” says Project Director Dylan Baudinet.

Precinct Capital’s consultant Landscape Architect, CLOUSTON Associates, is familiar with the aspirations of Penrith Council and the NSW Government and have been developing a route for this important path connection, based on detailed field work.

CLOUSTON’s Managing Director Crosbie Lorimer has some 30 years of experience in the planning and design of urban waterways in the Sydney region and was directly involved in preparing Council’s ‘Our River’ Master Plan. He is heartened by Penrith’s burgeoning reconnection with its river.

“Few Councils have made such a consistent commitment of resources, funds and energy to their river and foreshore parks as the Penrith City Council,” Mr Lorimer says.

“And the results are there for everyone to see - people enjoying the walkways and cycleways or spending time beside the river. You sense a growing community pride in the river which bodes well for the future.”

The meeting of the Great River Walk and the Great West Walk is one of those lynchpin projects that you often find on urban rivers,” says Mr Lorimer.

“The addition of one small but pivotal piece in a wider river path network can release a myriad of other connections and opportunities. It’s really important that private landowners and businesses understand their role in the delivery of these critical public projects and I’m delighted that Precinct Capital have embraced that concept from the get-go.”

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Members of the Penrith Cycling Club are keen to use the extension to the Great River Walk. Pictured from left to right are: Brian Bonham (72), Tallulah-Belle Don-Wakefield (12), Wentworth Don-Wakefield (11) and Peter Wakefield (42).

The provision of a critical junction in the Nepean Business Park between the Great River Walk and the Great West Walk is enthusiastically welcomed by Penrith-based recreational and social groups.

A landscaped walk and cycle path will be built for the community

by Precinct Capital that will join the existing Great River Walk into the business park’s southwest boundary along the Nepean River to connect with the proposed Great West Walk.

Penrith Cycle Club President Brian Bonham explains the extension will provide a particular benefit for young cyclists who need safe places to ride.

“The only safe place we use currently is the Regatta Centre, but the new link will give kids another place to ride and exercise. It also encourages people generally to get out and exercise. They will see things they would not have seen before or have been aware of previously.”

According to Alex McKenzie – who is a member of several communitybased coaching and running groups – the extension will “open up a nicer part of the area. As it is now – it is a hidden gem. This will really get people out and enjoying our area”.

Another organisation established in Penrith to provide fitness, mental health and social benefits is also welcoming the extension to the Great River Walk.

The Men’s Walk and Talk initiative sponsored by WestCare Community Services will get a first-hand benefit from the extension, Director Andrew Paech says.

“The contribution by Precinct Capital to extend the Great River Walk is a true expression of investment – not just in the buildings but by investing in the community.”

Mr Paeche, Brian Bonham and Alex McKenzie, all support the Nepean Business Park project which will bring many thousands of jobs and inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy, but praise the decision by Precinct Capital to also provide community amenities such as landscaped public areas, cycle paths and walkways.

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Brent Naden scores. Photo: NRL Images.

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enrith make a rare trip to Central Coast Stadium on Friday to take on a Warriors side that has posted back to back victories for the first time this season and, against all the odds, is within reach of playing Finals football.

The Panthers are on a winning run of their own, securing an eighth straight victory last Saturday night over Canberra and putting themselves 80 minutes away from a club record ninth straight win.

This Penrith side just doesn’t look like losing at the moment, and while the Warriors’ efforts over the past fortnight cannot be denied, it’s hard to see them stopping this runaway train being driven

by Ivan Cleary.

Penrith’s impenetrable first quarter defence was on display again against Canberra and probably experienced its

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It has been such a key component of Penrith’s success – shut sides out early, frustrate them into making errors and grab a few tries of your own. From there, defend the lead. Rinse and repeat.

Anyone who doubted Penrith’s capability to win this premiership has been silenced in recent weeks, but the fear of peaking too early still remains. There’s seven games left in the regular season and Cleary’s challenge now is how he guides this side through a reasonably good draw without complacency settling in, and how he gets the side to respond when that loss inevitably does come.

The Warriors are a side that can beat anybody on their day and they don’t

need an invitation to throw plenty at you if they’re switched on, but history would suggest three wins in a row may be beyond them.

With enforcer Jack Hetherington out of this game (first by choice, then by suspension), they’ve lost one of their most potent weapons from their recent run of good form. With plenty to prove, Hetherington has added some spark to the Warriors’ go- forward and it’ll be significantly missed on Friday night.

For Penrith, very little needs to change given how well the formula is working at present. Nathan Cleary is in tremendous form leading this Penrith orchestra, but there’s hardly a player not impressing in a Penrith jumper at present. This is a side playing more cohesively than any Penrith side has in the past 15 years, and they’re

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doing it with some key outs – fullback Dylan Edwards included, although he is a chance of being a late inclusion for this one after being named on an extended bench.

While a few predicted showers may limit opportunities in some cases, I’m still expecting a high scoring game here.

The Warriors can easily score 20 points in a match, which means the Panthers will need at least four or five tries to ensure they grab the two competition points and that club record.

I’m very confident of victory here – there’s a chance for these 2020 Panthers, now being compared to the premiership side of 2003, to write their own slice of history with nine straight wins, and I doubt they’ll let the opportunity slide.

Tip: Panthers by 12.

WARRIORS

1 Caleb Aekins

10 James FIsher-Harris

1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c)

2 Josh Mansour

11 Viliame Kikau

2 Patrick Herbert

11 Eliesa Katoa

3 Tyrone May

12 Liam Martin

3 Adam Pompey

12 Tohu Harris

4 Stephen Crichton

13 Isaah Yeo

4 Peta Hiku

13 Jazz Tevaga

5 Brent Naden

14 Daine Laurie

5 George Jennings

14 Wayde Egan

6 Jarome Luai

15 Spencer Leniu

6 Kodi Nikorima

15 Adam Blair

7 Nathan Cleary

16 Moses Leota

7 Chanel Harris-Tavita

16 Daniel Alvaro

10 Lachlan Burr

8 James Tamou (c)

17 Zane Tetevano

8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

17 Isaiah Papali’i

9 Apisai Koroisau

18 Mitch Kenny 19 Dylan Edwards

9 Karl Lawton

18 Jack Murchie 20 Gerard Beale

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WITH THE MASKED PANTHER

NEW DEAL FOR BURTON? !

It’s not surprising that Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will submit a formal response to the breach notice handed to him by the NRL on Monday. Accepting the $20,000 fine for his post-match comments would be admitting that he questioned the integrity of the match officials, and Cleary legitimately believes that was not the intent of his comments. Cleary wants to make that clear before handing over any cash.

things under wraps. In the end Laurie (below) only ended up playing the last six minutes of the game against Canberra.

Josh Mansour pays tribute to the people of Lebanon.

Photo: NRL Images.

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Suggestions that Penrith had ‘blocked’ Jack Hetherington from playing for the Warriors against the Panthers in Gosford on Friday night were way off the mark. While suspension will see Hetherington miss the game anyway, it was the aggressive forward himself who wanted to sit out the clash given the obvious conflict of interest. With the 24- year- old to miss the next month of football, it’s likely his loan deal with the Warriors is now done, and he’ll return to the Panthers.

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Panthers Stadium remains on the agenda for a potential overhaul or even a complete re- build. Deputy Premier John Barilaro is leading the push within the State Government for more boutique stadiums to be built around the State, similar to Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta. ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys is also pushing the plan, especially given the Government pulled out of the ANZ Stadium upgrade.

With Penrith now a tight state seat, I’ll make an early prediction that the issue of a new stadium may emerge as part of the 2023 State Election campaign.

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An emotional Josh Mansour donned the flag of Lebanon after Penrith’s clash against Canberra on Saturday night, showing his support after the terrible explosion in Beirut last week. A moment’s silence was also held at Panthers Stadium before the match.

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There’s plenty of people out there suggesting Matt Burton will head elsewhere sooner rather than later, given he can’t find his way into the top 17 at the Panthers. But I’m told Burton is actually on the verge of extending his stay with the club, keen to remain in the system and bide his time waiting for an opportunity in Ivan Cleary’s side. It’ll certainly shock some ‘experts’ when it happens, but don’t be surprised if the Panthers announce a new deal for Burton in the coming weeks.

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The 2020 premiership is a four horse race according to the betting agencies. The Roosters, Storm, Panthers and Eels are the only teams with a realistic shot of lifting the trophy in October according to punters. The Roosters are $3.50 favourites with Sportsbet, with the Storm and Panthers equal at $4.50 and the Eels at $5.00. Canberra is next best in the betting at $15.00.

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Are you missing grabbing a couple of Footy Doubles on the way into Panthers home games? Like everything during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepean Rotary Club has found an interactive way to keep their fundraising efforts alive. You can now download a Footy Doubles app, which will allow you to grab some tickets for each Panthers game. Just search Footy Doubles on either the App Store or Google

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Play Store, and you’ll be cheering on first try scorers in no time!

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The Panthers did their best to keep Daine Laurie’s first grade debut last weekend a secret, but several eagle- eyed fans knew something was up. A video posted on the club’s website in tribute to James

Fisher-Harris’ 100th first grade game featured Laurie sitting in the background, with a jersey in his lap. That suggested a presentation had taken place and Laurie was poised to become Panther 596. I’m not sure why the club is so desperate to keep first grade debuts a secret, but they often go to extraordinary lengths to keep

Viliame Kikau’s try against the Raiders last weekend was Penrith’s 4000th try in top flight rugby league.

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Heard something I should know about? I’m not good at keeping secrets but I do protect sources. Email me at maskedpanther@westernweekender.com.au and let me know what piece of news you’ve stumbled across.

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Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has copped a $20,000 fine. Photo: NRL Images. game. Comments like this will not be tolerated. The foundation of our competition is its integrity and Ivan’s comments undermined that,” he said.

“At times our officials, like players, will make errors during games. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on those individual decisions, but we will not accept the integrity of our officials being questioned.

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“Every Monday we live stream a football briefing explaining every contentious decision. Our officiating is as open and transparent as it can possibly be. Ivan’s comments were disappointing, not aligned to the standards we uphold and will not be tolerated.”

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anthers coach Ivan Cleary found himself in hot water this week after the NRL issued him with a whopping $20,000 breach notice following comments he made at a post- match media conference last Saturday night.

Following Penrith’s 28- 12 victory over Canberra at Panthers Stadium, Cleary told reporters he felt like the Raiders were “being managed back into the game” by the match officials.

Cleary’s comments were in reference to a number of suspect calls levelled against the Panthers during Canberra’s second half fightback.

On Monday morning, Cleary was issued a $20,000 fine by the NRL, which suggested his comments questioned the integrity of match officials.

Acting Chief Executive Andrew Abdo came down hard on Cleary, saying there was no place in the game for comments of that nature.

“I am disappointed that a person in a leadership position within our game has made comments that question the integrity of our officials. Our leaders should be professional and set the standard for our

ing of Charnze Nicoll- Klokstad’s controversial try was correct as was the decision to penalise Panthers forward Liam Martin for his tackle on Jordan Rapana.

Late Monday, Cleary released a statement to the media confirming he would formally respond to the breach notice.

“I will be submitting a formal response to the NRL breach notice I was issued earlier today,” he said.

“While that process runs its course, I wish to clarify it was never my intention to question the integrity of the referees.”

Meanwhile, Panthers Chairman Dave O’Neill also weighed in on the drama, calling for post-match media conferences involving coaches to be axed.

Speaking with News Corp this week, O’Neill suggested that coaches speak to the media the day after a game to avoid controversial ‘in the heat-of-the-moment’ comments like the ones Cleary had made.

“If you don’t want coaches to comment – and if you don’t like emotional responses – then don’t have the interviews,” he said.

“If you want to have after- game interviews that are more structured, then hold them a day after the game. The reality is they are done in the heat-of-the-moment.”

The game has been split this week on whether Cleary’s fine was justified.

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enrith’s latest debutant Daine Laurie has revealed the unique connection he has with Panthers teammate and try scoring machine Brent Naden.

Early last year the pair forged a strong bond while laying cables for the NBN together.

While Naden had to quit his day job when he made his NRL debut mid- last season, Laurie continued his work with the NBN all the through to November.

Little did they know at the time but the friendship the duo formed whilst laying cables across Sydney would prove beneficial out on the footy field.

21- year- old Laurie, who made his NRL debut in the dying stages of last Saturday night’s win against Canberra, credited Naden as one of the players that has helped him the most.

“Brent Naden, I was working with him all last year until he made his debut [in

May], so I’m pretty close with him,” he told Extra Time.

“I’m always asking him questions about how to play and he gives good advice. He also picks me up when I’m down and that kind of stuff. He’s a good bloke.”

With Penrith short on backs due to a number of injuries, Laurie’s dream of playing in the NRL became a reality last week when coach Ivan Cleary informed him he was making his debut in front of all of his teammates.

The emotional moment was captured on film and was later released on the club’s social media channels. Overcome with emotion at the time, Laurie said he was in disbelief.

“It was a big shock, I didn’t see it coming,” he said.

“In the past Ivan usually tells the boys beforehand if they’re debuting or not. But he just surprised me and said it all in front of the boys… it was a big shock.”

While Laurie only entered the field for the final six minutes of the game, it was

Daine Laurie made his NRL debut for Penrith last weekend. Photo: NRL Images. six minutes that he’ll never forget. After four tough but rewarding years in the Panthers system, a lifelong dream was finally realised for Laurie, who hails from NSW’s North Coast.

“It was hard moving away from home and there were times that I did feel homesick, but I always wanted to be an NRL player and that’s what motivated me to stay down here,” Laurie admitted.

“I wanted to make my family proud and hopefully send a good message to the kids back home to follow their dreams.”

The nippy fullback was once again named on Penrith’s bench for tonight’s clash against the New Zealand Warriors in Gosford.

Laurie said whatever happens moving forward, he’s just grateful he’s been given a chance to shine.

“The end goal is to become a starting player, but you have the likes of Caleb Aekins and Dylan Edwards here,” he said.

“I just have to bide my time, I’m only a young fella and have plenty of time to be starting in first grade.”

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efore Round 13, the most impressive 40 minutes Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen any team play this season was the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first half demolition of the Sharks at Kogarah in Round 9.

Penrith shredded the Sharks that sunny afternoon with a five- try performance before half-time that will live long in the memory.

But while the Sharks look like a legitimate top eight team in 2020, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to say that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not at the same level as the Raiders, last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Finalists and a team built on a resolve that has been drummed into them by Ricky Stuart.

Which makes the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first half effort against them on Saturday night a standout example of why rugby league played at that level of execution is one of the great spectacles in the sporting world.

The skill, and the teamwork, was nothing short of clinical.

The passing and the timing of Nathan Cleary, Apisai Koroisau and Jarome Luai was obviously the result of many hours on the training paddock, but while the physical side of the performance is easy to admire, you can only wonder about the mental application and confidence required to play as if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely nothing riding on the result.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rare state of performance and mindset that the Panthers were unable to reach in 2019, and speaking on Triple M Radio

The Panthers celebrate a try last weekend. Photo: NRL Images. this week, Nathan Cleary gave an insight into why he personally has seen his form reach the stratosphere this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At times last year I was just so worried about what other people were thinking, and just the fear of other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinions

was holding me back,â&#x20AC;? said the 22-year-old halfback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving past that, and taking into account whose opinions really mattered to me, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the big difference this yearâ&#x20AC;?.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a psychologist to

work out that the only opinion that should have ever counted for the Panthers playmaker is that of his coach, who is in the almost unique position of having to split his time between being a footy mentor and a father.

That, however, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as clear- cut a situation as it would first appear in an age in which there is so much noise for players whose lives and careers are able to be dissected by anybody with a social media account.

The instant judgment on their form and careers is out of their control, and as Phil Jauncey, one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading sports psychologists has noted in the past, it can have a serious effect on their state of mind, especially for young or inexperienced players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not judged by themselves but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re judged by other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perceptions and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a chance to be in control about how people think about them,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Shutting out the noises, no matter where they come from, and being able to focus on the stuff that matters is key to any successful sportsperson or team, and for a group that seemed too easily distracted in the past, being stuck inside their own Panthers bubble might have been the best thing that could have possibly happened to them.

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s ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys kidding? I thought his criticism of Panthers coach Ivan Cleary was a bit over-the-top!

Cleary felt the full fury of V’landys after he suggested in a post-match media conference last Saturday night that “… it felt like they (Raiders) were being managed back into the game”.

Not only do I agree with Cleary, which matters little I know, but for V’landys to label Cleary’s comments as “deplorable” is simply laughable. How Bunnies coach Wayne Bennett breaking ‘the bubble’ and putting the whole game at risk isn’t considered just as ‘deplorable’ is beyond me.

Yet Bennett got away with a virtual ‘slap on the wrist’ as far as a dressing down from V’landys goes while Cleary, who barely says anything, only verbalised what many supporters and even journos in the media were thinking.

This is what Sydney Morning Herald rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi wrote in his match report: “Not even some suspect refereeing decisions in the second half were going to deny Penrith an eighth straight win”.

Other journos like the Daily Telegraph’s Paul Kent and Phil Rothfield even came to the defence of Cleary on ‘NRL 360’ on Monday night.

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made. “Do you want to challenge it?” says the man in the middle. They must love it when the player looks dumbstruck and walks away. Refs 1 Players 0.

What game I’m looking forward to...

The Knights against the Sea Eagles shapes up as a season defining game for the boys from Brookie. They have no Tommy ‘Turbo’ and with half their starting team on the sidelines they’ll need a miracle to beat a resurgent Newcastle side.

But miracles do happen and coach Des Hasler is hoping Manly are the recipients of one this time around.

My tips for the week...

Roosters, Panthers, Eels, Sharks, Rabbitohs, Raiders, Knights, Tigers.

Peter V’landys was very critical of Ivan Cleary last week. Photo: NRL Images. call now is Peter V’landys. I mean if you’re going to act all high and mighty and talk tough then at least be consistent with your criticisms of those who do the ‘wrong thing’. Enough said!

What caught my eye last week...

I’ve got to say I love the way the referees are throwing the Captain’s Challenge back in the face of players who get into their face about a mistake they feel they have

The final word...

In the next few months the Penrith coaching staff have to make a decision on who they will keep for next season, either captain James Tamou or firebrand Jack Hetherington.

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The Ladder Predictor says the Panthers will be celebrating a Grand Final win later this year. Photo: NRL Images.

The Raiders, Knights, Rabbitohs and Sharks make up the rest of the top eight.

The greatest surprise is the Tigers finishing 10th and not their traditional place of ninth.

You’ll then be taken to the Finals Series and I’ll admit it’s a lot harder to predict that month of football. However, what-

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Ben Ikin is forming as the clear favourite to take over as CEO of the Brisbane Broncos when Paul White stands down at the end of the year. Ikin would be walking into a drama-riddled club that is in contention for the wooden spoon and has under-performing coach Anthony Seibold on a rich long-term deal. This week it was confirmed that Ikin, who currently hosts ‘NRL 360’ on Fox League, had submitted his formal interest in the position. Should Ikin take the gig, it will force some big changes at Fox League and at the show Ikin has been at the helm of since its inception.

Dan Ginnane is the current favourite to take over the hosting role on the show.

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The New Zealand Warriors have confirmed Nathan Brown as their new coach for the next three seasons, while former Panthers General Manager Phil Gould has joined the club as a consultant.

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Paul McGregor may be on his last legs at George-Illawarra with the coach’s performance on the agenda for the club’s board meeting next week.

McGregor survived rumours of his axing earlier in the season but with the Dragons still not performing well, his position is under even more scrutiny.

There’s talk this Friday’s game against the Eels could be his last in charge of the club.

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ever combination I come up with, the Ladder Predictor keeps spitting out the same Premiership winner... Penrith.

Now that’s a problem. I publicly tipped the Panthers to win the comp in 2018 and 2019 and we know how that turned out. This year I didn’t make the same mistake and Penrith’s flying (I hope you

don’t dig out the column where I predict Souths). I hope my time in front of the computer screen hasn’t put the mock on the Panthers.

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I’ve spent days and days on this over the past couple of weeks and using the best mathematical algorithms known to man I keep coming up with the same competition winner, more on that in a moment.

There are many variables to deal with.

Officially the venues for games in the final rounds of the competition are still T.B.C. and playing at home has an impact, but in this crazy year it’s not as big a deal.

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There’s only seven regular rounds left and if you follow some basic rules it won’t be hard.

Never pick the Broncos (imagine saying that in the ‘90s). Never select the Bulldogs and only back the Titans if they are playing the other Queensland teams.

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Country’s accidental collection wo years after releasing his smash hit album ‘Brave & The Broken’, award - winning coun try artist Travis Collins is back with a new collection of songs.

His new album ‘Wreck Me’ has been created using an entirely different process to what Collins is used to, but he’s hoping it resonates with listeners.

“We usually book a studio and record every song at the same time in the same place but, with this album, I was just writing for the sake of it then I couldn’t wait to record each one,” he told the Weekender.

“After 12 months of doing this I realised I had a collection of nine or 10 completely finished songs that I could release as an album.”

Dubbing it the “accidental album”, Travis said the different process had a positive effect on the sound of the album.

“Usually I would overthink about what songs work best together, what would be a single or played live, but because we didn’t know we were writing an album the songs are all so unrelated to each other,” he said.

“There also wasn’t that pressure for it to be perfect, my band and I were experimenting with new sounds which just gave it such a good vibe that you can really hear in the tracks.”

Touching on elements of his life, Travis said people should be able to relate to the broad choice of songs.

“The pop rock sounds of the title track ‘Wreck Me’ should get everyone bouncing around but then ‘Rainy Day’ is a true heartfelt country ballad about when a friend of mine took his own life,” he said.

“Two tracks later ‘Girl Outta The Country’ is a big stomping song that nearly blew the speakers out when I listened to it in my ute, so I am curious to what people are drawn to.”

With tours off at the moment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Travis is hoping the album becomes a mainstay on at-home playlists.

“I just hope that the songs find places in people’s lives whether as a therapeutic outlet or simply as a playlist you put on to crack a few cans around the fire,” he said.

Travis has won countless awards including the 2019 CMAA Male Artist of the Year and the CMA Global Artist Award.

He’s also had a string of hits on the country charts.

‘Wreck Me’ is out now and available on all streaming services.

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5. High Street Social (High Street, Penrith) While High Street Social is known for its craft beer, their house cocktails are top notch for after work drinks, which you can grab for just $10 from 4pm-6pm.

Whether you are after sweet or sour they have you covered, along with jugs to share. Their signature ‘Purple People Eater’ is a favourite of ours.

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With a newly renovated bar, they have a great range from the classic ‘Espresso Martini’ or a ‘Elderflower Spritz’ if you are after something light.

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but also includes a gin bar that has a great vibe to it.

They have every type of gin which they combine to make wonderful cocktail creations. ‘The Peach Blossom’ will look almost too good to drink but we can assure you, it tastes even better.

Make sure to pop in for Happy Hour from 3pm- 5pm on weekdays and 2pm-4pm on the weekend.

2. Panthers Penrith (Mulgoa Road, Penrith) Panthers must be included as Dom’s Cocktail Lounge serves up classic cocktails with a modern twist.

The ‘Pink Panther’ is an obvious choice or the ‘Squires Sunrise’ if you are at the Squires Terrace bar.

The crowd favourite is of course ‘The Hulk’ which is available at all the bars but if you want to try something new, they have different $9 cocktail specials before 9pm every Friday night.

1. Mr Watkin’s (High Street, Penrith) What may look like just a cute café from the outside in the day, Mr Watkin’s houses an old-fashioned bar by night.

Truly a trend setter when it comes to the nightlife in Penrith, they have an awesome range of cocktails, reasonably priced at around the $16-$20 mark.

‘The Six’, which features banana liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, salted caramel and Allpress Coffee, makes for the perfect sweet treat or you won’t be disappointed with a classic ‘Whisky Sour’.

Ê A new movie channel called LMN – Lifetime Movie Network – will launch on September 1 via the Foxtel Movies bundle. LMN will showcase movies that are inspired by, fuelled by and created by women. This will include mysteries, thrillers, romance, heroes and heroines.

LMN movies will also be available via the On Demand library.

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Ê After what seems like forever, ‘Family Feud’ is officially coming back to 10 on Sunday, August 16 at 7.30pm. Grant Denyer returns as host for the upcoming weekly prime time specials, which will

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Ê The Comedy Channel as we’ve known it for decades will be cut by Foxtel on September 1, with most of its content being moved to other channels. ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’, ‘Tosh.0’, ‘South Park’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ will move to FOX8, while ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’, ‘Silicon Valley’ and ‘Broad City’ will shift to FOX Showcase. Disappearing are ‘The Daily Show’, ‘The President Show’ and ‘Wrecked’. Other changes coming next month will see FOX H!TS rebranded as FOX Comedy.

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see Australia’s nurses, teachers, firies and farmers battle it out for the $100,000 prize.

Ê Still on game shows, new Channel Seven prime time spin-off ‘Beat the Chasers’ is on its way. To be hosted by Andrew O’Keefe, the show will feature contestants taking on Australian chasers The Supernerd, Goliath, The Tiger Mum and The Shark, with a total prize pool of $500,000. To apply to be on the show, visit beatthechasers.com.au. Ê Channel Nine will air US renovation series ‘Celebrity IOU’ later this month.

The HGTV-produced series features the Property Brothers and sees celebrities express their gratitude to people who have had a major impact on their lives by surprising them with home renovations.

Brad Pitt features in the first episode, with a reno for a favourite make-up artist, while others include Viola Davis, Rebel Wilson and Melissa McCarthy. ‘Celebrity IOU’ premieres on Monday, August 24 after ‘The Block’.

Ê New Ridley Scott sci-fi ‘Raised by Wolves’ will premiere on FOX Showcase on Thursday, September 3 at 8.30pm.

The series focuses on two androids tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet. As the burgeoning colony of humans threatens to be torn apart by religious differences, the androids learn that controlling the beliefs of humans is a treacherous and difficult task. Ê US mermaid drama ‘Sirens’ has been axed after three seasons.

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‘23 Walks’ is a realistic rom- com about looking for love later on in life.

The story follows sixty-somethings Fern (Alison Steadman) and Dave (Dave Johns) who cross paths while walking their dogs in North London.

Their relationship starts to develop but secrets from their past could delay the couple from finding a happy future together.

The film certainly has a niche audience of older people as its scenes depict the real life issues widowers or divorcees may face when it comes to dating again. I’m not quite the target group, so I often found it hard to connect to the characters.

The film centres around the tag line of love being ‘a walk in the park’ but rather than being a brisk one, it moves more at a glacial pace.

Writer and director Paul Morrison seemed to choose dialogue over action, which managed to make the movie feel like it was dragging in places despite a fairly short run time.

While it struggled to draw me in, there were some heartfelt and funny moments throughout that I could appreciate from the strong lead actors.

There was also beautiful English scenery and the four legged stars stole the show, but ultimately it was a mundane movie.

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COLES AXES PRINTED CATALOGUES They’ve been a letterbox staple for decades but supermarket giant Coles this week announced it will axe its printed catalogue, which is delivered to homes across the country.

Customers will now be forced online to check out the weekly shopping bargains and discounts.

“Since 2000 we have delivered around 200 billion pages of weekly catalogues to letterboxes across Australia,” Coles CEO Steven Cain said.

A significantly reduced volume of printed weekly catalogues will continue to be available in store.

Catalogues were temporarily suspended during the first wave of COVID-19 due to limited product availability caused by a surge in demand.

Celebrations at a previous year’s event.

2020 will be one for the record books. It has been a challenging start to the year for many businesses particularly in the hospitality sector.

Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) continue to advocate for the industry and provide information on the recovery roadmap.

To provide positivity and a reason for the industry to celebrate its resilience through these times, R&CA will continue to hold the 2020 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.

“We understand the financial hardship you are under however R&CA have heard from many of you and feel it is of utmost importance to provide a platform for all winners and finalists to be recognised, particularly during these unprecedented times. That is why we have allowed gift vouchers to be provided replacing the nomination category fee,” a spokesperson said in a message to restaurants.

R&CA have also brought some exciting changes to the Awards in 2020. All nominated venues will also now receive more comprehensive feedback on the judge’s experience to allow you to use the information to benefit the operations of the business.

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Red Nose Day returns today (Friday, August 14) with Australia’s first ever digital noses.

With nine little lives lost every day to stillbirth, sudden infant death and fatal sleeping accidents it is vital to raise funds.

This year social distancing Aussies are encouraged to take a photo of themselves using the two new fun Digital Red Nose filters on Instagram and Facebook.

They can then donate

NEW BUSINESS IS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST Marion Edwards has realised a long - held dream with the opening of her massage therapy and meditation business in Penrith.

Muscle & Mind Massage Therapy is located within the Fit4All gym on Borec Road, Penrith and offers an extensive range of massage therapies and meditation sessions.

The Penrith resident is a qualified therapist who has been searching for the perfect location in which to base her business.

“When the space

became available I couldn’t believe my luck,” Ms Edwards said.

“The synergy is perfect as the therapy centre sits within a place that is dedicated to a healthy body and mind.”

Muscle & Mind Massage Therapy will offer a range of treatments and therapies designed to enhance your physical

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KEEP SINGING While choirs are still banned, Penrith City Children’s Choir are using an online service to stay connected with its ‘I’m gonna sing!’ project.

Children aged 7 to 13 can take part on Sunday, August 23 from 3pm-3.45pm to learn new songs and develop their vocal skills.

There are no auditions, but registration is essential as places are strictly limited.

Call Suzanne on 0450 091 367.

Adults can also sing to keep their spirits high with online rehearsals.

Call Jenny on 0400 516 630.

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online and submit their photo to become a Face of Red Nose Day online.

For those who want to buy the traditional Red Nose, major campaign partner BIG W will be selling them with every dollar raised going towards saving little lives and supporting grief- stricken families.

The first Red Nose Day, held in 1988, urged Australians to wear a red nose and be “silly for a serious cause”.

Red Nose Day sparked a global movement and catalysed research into the reasons why babies die suddenly in their sleep.

31 years later, Red Nose Day is still a much- loved and iconic national fundraising event, with thousands of people taking part in Red Nose Day activities across the country each year.

Visit www.rednose.org. au for more information about this year’s Red Nose Day.

and emotional wellbeing.

They include meditation sessions, pre - workout muscle warming, full body massage, electric muscle stimulation, remedial therapies and meditation sessions for kids.

It will be open 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday and 9am to 1pm Sunday.

LJ Hooker Commercial Penrith’s Edwin Lal has been crowned Top Commercial Asset Manager at the real estate network’s annual NSW/ACT Awards, held virtually this year.

The Top Commercial Asset Manager award recognises the Property Manager that has overseen outstanding results over a number of categories.

LJ Hooker Network Chief Graeme Hyde congratulated Edwin Lal on the achievement.

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You’ll need to show some ID to prove you are indeed a Karen.

“This is a bit of fun to show the Karens out there a bit of love,” said Weekender Managing Editor Troy Dodds.

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Aquarian author Lewis Carroll wrote “I can’t go back to yesterday – because I was a different person then”. And that’s you this week … consistently inconsistent!

Love, loyalty, cooperation and compromise are the New Moon buzz words, as one half of you wants to snuggle up close with someone special. While the other half longs to be footloose, fancy-free and spontaneously solo.

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New Moon week is the ideal time to ditch bad daily habits and start afresh. Work, health, fitness and food choices are the main areas where you need to make some long overdue changes and adjustments.

From Wednesday onwards, try to release pent up frustrations via a chat with a close confidante or a trusted family member.

Spending quality time with your favourite four-legged friend will also help.

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Your ruler Mars is racing through your sign and Saturn is sauntering through your career and life direction zone, which can be very frustrating and test the patience of any fiery Ram. So you need to slow your motor, extend your patience and pick your battles. Heed the wise words of birthday great, fashion icon Coco Chanel: “Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”

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This week’s stars favour home and hearth, as the New Moon and Mercury highlight your domestic zone. It’s a good time to clean and de-clutter your living space or tackle an overdue DIY project.

Venus (your patron planet) also links up with Uranus, so Bulls can expect a busy and bamboozling time. Relationships will be unpredictable and life will certainly speed up.

Mercury and the New Moon activate your neighbourhood zone, so find fresh ways to connect with those around you (whether at home, at work, at play or in your local community). Short trips and education are highlighted, plus expect plenty of phone calls, snail mail, texts, tweets and emails. You could also benefit financially from an innovative idea, a creative friend or an online promotion.

VIRGO

You’ve been talking about saving for something big for a while now. With Venus in your sign plus Mercury and the New Moon firing up your finance zone, resist the urge to be extravagant with cash and careless with credit. In this uncertain climate, be cautious with money. Plus do an inventory on your inner wealth, as you nurture your self-esteem and consolidate your core values.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

There’s no denying you are a smart Scorpion but are you making the most of your cerebral talents? This week it’s time to don your thinking cap and give yourself a vigorous mental workout, connect with work colleagues and keep them up-to-date with your current plans.

You’ll be especially curious mid-week as you dig up gossip, uncover a secret or study up a storm.

Be careful your spontaneous spirit doesn’t land you in unexpected trouble!

You’re keen to communicate but, if you rush and say the first thing on your mind (especially at work) then you could find yourself regretting your haste. With the New Moon and Mercury activating your adventure zone, many Archers are keen to head off on an overseas trip, an interstate interlude or a weekend getaway.

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Have you been selling yourself short?

This week your ruler Mercury links up with Mars and the Sun, and then Mercury and the Sun shift into your sign. So stop being a critical fusspot who engages in negative self-talk and sabotages success.

It’s time to be the creative, clever, bold and beautiful Virgo you were born to be.

As Blake Lively said: “The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence”.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The New Moon stimulates your intrigue zone so no secret is safe, as you uncover clues and pick up on cues that other people miss. Be careful what you unearth though otherwise you could stir up issues from your own past. Lust and loot loom large, as you work through issues involving trust, intimacy, possessions or joint finances. A close relationship may also feel as if it’s treading water.

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The New Moon reignites a special dream that’s been languishing on the sidelines.

Plus the Venus-Uranus link turbo charges creativity or speeds up a romantic connection. If you are stuck in a professional or relationship rut, don’t dwell on the negatives. It’s time to innovate and recombobulate. As Kate Winslet said: “The good and bad things are what form us as people. Change makes us grow”.

This week you could pivot professionally, fall in love very fast or lightning flashes of inspiration could suddenly strike. But make sure you communicate clearly or there’ll be some crazy chaos along the way. The New Moon and Mercury light up your sign so it’s a fabulous time to initiate a pet project, refresh your physical appearance, review your personal belief system or embark on an adventure.

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Playing sport? Here’s how you can avoid common foot injuries

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Condition yourself Many sporting injuries can be prevented by managing the volume and intensity we place on our body. Personally, I see a number of patients who have previously semi-retired from their sport and then decide to return at full capacity too quickly.

A majority of tendon and soft- tissue injures are the result of this and often end up in athletes spending more time on the sidelines to allow for sufficient recovery.

Gradual increase in the duration and load of activity is essential in building muscle strength and mobility while reducing the risk of injury.

uite often, our podiatry and physiotherapy team see people of all sporting levels walk through our doors with foot and ankle injuries that result from a variety of different factors that can sometimes be avoidable.

Reducing tightness A large percentage of sporting people will incur muscle tightness during the season. Tightness in the lower limb, in particular our calf muscles, contribute to a range of foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries. A comprehensive calf stretching program is recommended to improve our ankle range of motion which is pivotal in the efficient production and application of force required for sport.

Improving strength Our calf muscles’ role in producing a large amount of the motion required to propel ourselves forward during sports reinforces why calf muscle strength is vital. Simple exercises such as single leg calf

raises and squats are effective in building the strength needed to manage load and enhance stability at our feet and ankles.

Calf flexibility and strength is particularly important for sports such as soccer and rugby where explosive and agile move-

ments are performed. For those with recurrent ankle sprains, the need for ankle strengthening is imperative. Other treatment modalities such as bracing, taping and orthotics prescribed by podiatrists and physios are also beneficial.

Specific footwear for your foot type and activity While footwear is often selected on the shape and size of our feet, the type, terrain and surface we are performing our sport/activity should also formulate our footwear choice. Consult one of our podiatrists for assessment and recommendation before purchasing footwear.

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ustralians are living longer so it is becoming more prevalent for people to enter an aged care facility in their later years.

For anyone who has been through this process, you’ll know that the aged care system is complicated. Furthermore, decisions around aged care also impact on Centrelink means testing. I would recommend seeking advice before commencing the process.

The first step is the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) evaluation. This can be performed by any health care professional who is a member of the ACAT. This is to determine the eligibility for care.

Once you are determined eligible the next step is finding a home. There is a government website myagedcared.gov.au that provides a list of all aged care facilities, their costs and a brief description of their rooms and services. This should assist in finding an appropriate facility.

The financial aspects of the aged care facility are where the complexity lies. Upon entering an aged care facility there is an upfront accommodation payment. This

is referred to as the retirement bond. This payment is means tested, and in some cases only a contribution will be required, not the whole amount. This retirement bond is refundable. In the event that you are assessed to pay a bond, but are not able to do so, you will be required to pay

an ongoing daily payment. This payment is not refundable.

The ongoing cost has three components.

A basic daily fee, a means tested care fee and additional daily fee. The basic daily fee is the same for everyone and is currently $49.07 a day. The additional daily

fee is for additional services and is to pay for benefits or small luxuries. Foxtel subscription would be an example of an additional service. Some facilities have a suite of included services for a set fee, others allow you to choose what additional benefits you would like and charge accordingly.

The means tested care fee is based on a combination of an income and asset test.

Unlike Centrelink, where the income and assets are tested separately with the lower result counting, the aged care means tests aggregates both the income and assets tests combining the assessment for each.

Further complicating the means test is the treatment of the family home; the home is not counted for means testing if an acceptable person is remaining in the home. Normally this is the spouse, but also includes carers and dependent children. The money used for the bond does not count for means testing.

A good financial planner will be able to assist in being as efficient as possible in arranging your finances to limit age care costs and maximise Centrelink entitlements.

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e have recently seen an increase in positive heartworm cases across Sydney.

What is heartworm?

Heartworm is a parasitic worm that can infect your pet through a mosquito bite.

An infected mosquito injects a larval stage of the worm under your pet’s skin.

These larvae mature in the pet’s organs for five to six months, travelling through the organs to the heart and blood vessels of the lungs.

These adult worms then breed to produce microfilaria (baby heartworm) in the bloodstream which is drawn up by a mosquito when it feeds on the pet, continuing the cycle once again. Mosquitos are hard to keep out of both the yard and house, so even your indoor-only pals are at risk.

What are the signs of heartworm?

Dogs – initially, it’s tough to tell that anything is wrong with your pet at all.

Heartworm is a slow onset disease, so months or even years may pass before the signs become obvious. When symp-

toms do appear, your pet could be at the stage of heart failure. Worms interfere with the movement of the heart valves, creating turbulence in the blood, and causing the blood vessels that lead to the lungs to roughen. This puts the heart under immense strain, where it can become enlarged and exhausted.

Early signs could be shortness of breath, loss of stamina, or a nagging, dry cough. As the disease progresses, breathing becomes more difficult, the abdomen may swell with fluid and your dog could become lethargic and lose weight and their appetite. These symptoms are often subtle and hard to detect, so prevention is the best option. If left untreated, heartworm is nearly always fatal.

Cats – usually, there are few clinical signs of heartworm in cats. Your cat could develop slight lethargy or a cough, but heart failure and sudden death are more common if your cat’s heartworm has gone undetected and untreated. It only takes one to two heartworms infecting your feline pet for the disease to become fatal.

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TRAVEL

The perfect weekend getaway: Delicious dining and relaxing adventures await

LAKE MACQUARIE Words Troy Dodds More Info www.lakemac.com.au

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ith COVID- 19 continuing to wreak havoc on the travel industry and ruling out international travel, and even interstate trips, for some time, plenty of us are rediscovering the magic that exists within our own State.

Lake Macquarie – a long-time travel destination for families – is one of those being rediscovered by many, and if you haven’t made the trip up the M1 for some time, you may be surprised at what you’ll find.

Lake Macquarie has somewhat grown up, especially when it comes to its burgeoning restaurant and cafe scene, and Warners Bay is the focal point – a hub of relaxation with some adventure thrown in, and perfect for a family getaway.

Accommodation Motels tend to be the way to go in Warners Bay, especially when it comes to wanting a home base close to the esplanade and all the main restaurants and cafes.

The perfectly named Esplanade Motel suits that ‘home base’ purpose – a brilliant location right on the lakefront, with its own coffee van for those morning pick-me-ups. A somewhat community atmosphere develops among those staying – morning chats over a cuppa become the norm before setting out on a day of adventure.

Visit www.theesplanademotel.com.au for rates and details.

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Dining This is the real highlight of Warners Bay at the moment – a new restaurant and cafe scene that is attracting plenty of interest and rising in popularity.

Make sure you have dinner at Teppanyaki restaurant Fukusui during your stay – it provides a fun night out, especially with a group. Just make sure you don’t don your best shirt – you could be wearing some of your dinner by the end of the night!

Fukusui is located within the Esplanade Motel. The meat, fish and vegetables were all delicious.

Step it up a bit, or find a use for that good shirt, and head to Canon on the esplanade

“IT’S A CAFE WHERE DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST IS ENCOURAGED” – a two level venue that has a delicious range of food (everything from schnitzels to steak, pizza and so much more) and cocktails. It’s a great venue to sit and relax for a few hours, enjoy some drinks and soak up the atmosphere. Book at www. canonfoodbarespresso.com.au.

But perhaps the highlight of the dining scene is the local cafes, and especially Table 1 Espresso, where dessert for breakfast is encouraged. I had a Kit Kat Smoothie and Maple Bacon Pancakes – but you’ll want to go back a couple of times given the extraordinary pancake list. I’ve got the Cherry Ripe Pancakes on my list for next time. Visit www.table1espresso.com.au.

You’ll find a slightly less extravagant but equally delicious breakfast at Q&Co, a cute dining option that boasts hearty meals and desserts created with local produce. No bookings are needed

here – just walk in, order at the counter and choose your delicious breakfast option. Visit www.qandcocafe.org.

Relaxation and adventure Here’s the great thing about Warners Bay – so much of your day-to-day activities are free. Exploring the Warners Bay foreshore, and the Creative LAKE sculpture trail, or a visit to Caves Beach (pictured above) really put you into holiday mode and it won’t cost you a cent. An evening walk along the esplanade and the foreshore as the sun is setting is a must.

Nature lovers can also check out the Watagans Mountains, which are dotted with a myriad of walking trails, lookouts and campgrounds. You’ll need to jump in the car for this one, but it’s well worth a visit – and there’s plenty of Instagram content waiting.

If you want something with a little more adrenaline, try a jet boat ride with JetBuzz – heart-stopping fun that will be one of the highlights of the trip. Jet Buzz also has kayaks and stand up paddle boarding available for those looking for something a little quieter.

Conclusion Weekend getaways are all the buzz at the moment given COVID-19, but even without wider travel restrictions, a trip to Lake Macquarie should be on your agenda.

Whether it’s a romantic few days away or you’re looking for a family trip, there’s so much on offer here – you won’t be disappointed.

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BUSINESS How your business can survive tough times Katina Beveridge // Digital Business Solutions Advisor Western Sydney Business Centre | 4721 5011 | reception@wsbusiness.com.au

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unning a business in a tough economy is very difficult, so you need a different approach to survive. With businesses seeing a massive downturn in revenue, it is critical that you retain your customers during this recession. If you are able to hold on to your customer base, you will be able to weather these difficult times while keeping your business afloat.

Here are some strategies to help your business, not only retain your customers, but grow despite the situation: Proper mindset is the key It is easy to run scared when things get difficult, but the best way to get over this challenge is to tough it out. Do not concentrate on retaining your current customers. You need to set your goal as if there is no crisis.

Add value to your business Think about what your customer needs and how you can deliver it to them. Don’t focus on what you want to provide, but consider what your customers need right now. You also have to think about how they can easily access your products and services.

Streamline your ordering, payment and delivery process to make it more convenient for your customers. This way, not only will you be able to keep your customers, you’ll also gain new ones.

Create an experience for your customers to foster loyalty Customers will stay with you because they love what you offer them. Remember, retaining existing customers is five times cheaper than getting new ones Become more visible You might think that it will be better to lie low until the economy recovers.

Unfortunately, your customers would have forgotten about you by then. Take this opportunity to stay in front of your customer by joining events, being active on social media, and writing articles.

Don’t cut back on marketing Cutting marketing budget is the common knee-jerk reaction to this situation. However, this is the time for you to spend more on advertising and ramp up your marketing.

Look at your social advertising, and book some ads in your local paper.

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We’ll arrange regular and consistent posts, plus manage your inbox communication and other elements of your page.

Need help with Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn? What about a regular newsletter to your valued clients and supporters? We can do it all. Talk to us about your social media and digital needs today.

“MTM Digital has taken the pressure off our business when it comes to staying relevant on social media. They have done an excellent job building our presence and generating interest” Rod Matthew, KSR Autobody

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Today we celebrate some of Penrith’s longstanding businesses.

Running a business is tough work, but these local organisations have withstood the test of time.

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Polly’s Beads commenced business on the 1st December 1990 in Skiptons’ Arcade on High Street Penrith in the corner of an established Craft Shop. By 1st August 1991, I moved to a small shop in The Penrith Centre Arcade and set up as a total Bead shop. My experience within business was that unless you show people how to use the products it is extremely hard to sell so with the help of Beverley Wells we took on the challenge and held lessons on all aspect of beading. We took on teaching at the big craft shows throughout Australia and New Zealand. After nearly 30 years in business I am still teaching beading, my latest student is a totally blind lady. – Rosalie Pollett

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uthentic and friendly care has always been at the forefront of service at Steve’s Pharmacy.

Owners and Pharmacists Steve and Karen first purchased the business in 1993, which was formerly known as Smith’s Pharmacy from 1928.

Since then, they have continued the legacy in providing quality, personalised care to the Penrith community.

“We have a real relationship with the community here in Penrith, our customers are like our family,” Steve said.

“This pharmacy has been in the same location for over 90 years. We’ve seen a lot of changes here on High Street and feel heartened to have serviced the community for so long.”

Steve’s Pharmacy offers personalised services including free local pick-up and delivery of prescriptions, weekly blister packs and home medicine reviews.

With friendly and expert advice, coupled with quality products at discount prices, there’s no question as to why they have stood the test of time.

Steve’s Pharmacy also has an in- house medical centre, is an NDSS access point, and are stocked with all of your medical and personal care essentials, including face masks, hand sanitisers and contactless thermometers.

Pop in today at 383 High St, Penrith or phone 4721 2074.

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his year marks 60 years in business for Stanton & Taylor Real Estate. The third generation-run family business was first started in 1960 by John Taylor and Alec Stanton. The business has been located in the same position at 371 High Street, Penrith for 60 years. Alec retired in 1972 and John retired in 1997, and today the business is owned by John’s oldest son, Greg Taylor, and his wife Rhonda.

Greg and Rhonda’s two children, Michael and Amanda, are both involved in the business and work alongside a Property Management team of 11 staff and a sales team of four.

Stanton & Taylor Real Estate has recently undergone a branding change in celebration of this milestone event, a move which Greg explained as a “return to our historical roots”.

“Stanton & Taylor Real Estate was first launched as an independent agency, and joined the First National network in 1982. We were one of the founding members of First National and enjoyed 38 years of networking, personal development, friendship and even the opportunity for myself to hold a position on the National Board as well as the role of NSW State Chairman,” Greg said.

“In 2020 we felt it was important to not only celebrate 60 years in business, but to recognise the journey from our humble beginnings to where we are today. We know in Penrith we are known simply as ‘Stanton & Taylor’ and we felt that our rich history as well as our strong position as one of the leading agencies in the local area was encouragement to take that leap and re-brand as a proudly independent real estate agency.”

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Honouring their proud history

(L-R) Amanda Nicholls, Greg Taylor, Michael Taylor Stanton & Taylor Real Estate was established in 1960 by Alec Stanton & John Taylor.Today owners Greg and Rhonda Taylor continue the family connection and tradition that Stanton & Taylor has established in the area over so many years. We are Penrith’s longest established agents – and for good reason. We value our local relationships and believe in good old fashioned personal service. Our sales team has the experience, extensive knowledge and motivation to look after all your sales needs, and our expert team of property managers are ready to take on new managements and showcase their award-winning service. When you think real estate in Penrith, think Stanton & Taylor Real Estate.

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The buddy bench at The Lakes Christian College is proving very successful.

veryone needs a buddy. They celebrate with us in the good and help us through the difficult; they are integral to our wellbeing and sense of community.

The Lakes Christian College journey has been one of growth through investing in areas that sow into the lives of the students, staff and community.

When alumni return to The Lakes as staff or when past students send their own children, they return to community.

Under the guidance of a new Principal for 2020, Darren Dick looks to strategically improve The Lakes community for now and into the future.

One such strategy has been to introduce positive behaviour for learning and restorative practices that promote looking out for the needs of others.

An example of sowing in this way is their Year 2 Buddy Bench.

The purpose of the bench is to have students be aware of the needs of others in the community and to build their skills in how they bring peace and resolve conflict.

As students learn to be aware of the needs of others at a young age, they become community members who are buddies for life.

The Lakes Christian College is an independent school nestled in a peaceful, rural environment at Castlereagh, north of Penrith. The Lakes currently caters to students of Preparatory age to Year 12.

For more information, call 4777 4057 or visit www. thelakescc.nsw.edu.au.

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Hix Group is still growing

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ix Group is a locally owned, multifaceted Trades Services business which started out in 1992 as an electrical contracting business and has now grown to employ more than 80 local people (and continually growing) and offers six key divisions.

Ian and Lea Hicks take pride in their Penrithbased business, which despite undertaking works right throughout the Sydney Metro area and beyond has its heart in the local community.

Hix Group has been built on the basis of providing local work for local people and has always had a strong focus on offering opportunities for apprentices and trainees, after having started out with Ian as the sole electrician and then moving to employ their first apprentices a couple of years later.

Now having been in operation for more than 28 years with the 30- year milestone clearly in their sights, Ian and Lea and the Hix Group team, are excited to see the opportunities that will continue in those years to come, one of which is the addition of their new air conditioning and refrigeration division, trading as Hixair, which is now offering maintenance and service of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for commercial and domestic clients.

Be part of their passion.

Visit hixgroup.com.au or call 4721 7500.

Ian and Lea Hicks run Hix Group in Penrith.

28 years in business . . . & continuing to grow!

Ian & Lea Hicks and their team have been growing their business since 1992 and now employ more than 80 people across a range of trades and services including: • Electrical & Data Services – Maintenance/Service (including Air Conditioning), Major Projects and Special Electrical Services (including ASP & Specialised Field Lighting ) • Plumbing Services – Maintenance/Service & Projects

• Fire Services – Testing & Inspection, Service, Installation & Certification • Civil Services – Specialised Civil Works & ITS • Air-conditioning and HVAC • Security and CCTV

We value our team and the contribution they make to the success of Hix Group’s 6 divisions

WE ARE YOUR SOLUTION FOR PROFESSIONAL TRADES AND SERVICES . . . BE PART OF OUR PASSION!

PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL AREA AND LOCAL PEOPLE

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Alex McKenzie runs Future Financial Services.

elebrating a decade in business, Future Financial Services is a boutique financial planning firm that is dedicated to providing personalised, easy to understand advice to clients through various stages of their life.

Long- time local and Principal Financial Planner, Alex McKenzie, established the business in 2010 following eight years working with Ron Barrett & Partners.

With Mr McKenzie at the helm, Future Financial Services has gone from strength to strength.

He said his engagement with the Penrith community in the early days of the business really set him up for a strong future.

“When Future Financial Services was born I was really active locally and became involved in some local business groups, most notably the Nepean Business Network,” Mr McKenzie said.

“I also became a regular presenter at many events, meetings and workshops, and met some great people which helped drive me forward now I was out on my own.”

In 2015, Mr McKenzie expanded Future Financial Services and moved the business to its current premises at Suite 9, 488 High Street, Penrith.

For the last few years, Mr McKenzie has written a weekly finance column for the Western Weekender newspaper.

For more information, call 4704 8585 or visit www. futurefinancialservices.com.au.

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Looking after your Future

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fter a strong start to the season, Penrith are about to enter a tough stretch of games that will prove whether they are contenders or pretenders.

The Panthers currently sit in second place on the Waratah 1 Youth Men ladder following an excellent 5- 1 start to the 2020 basketball season.

This Saturday afternoon the Panthers will travel to Blacktown to face the sixth- placed Storm before taking on competition leaders Central Coast and third-placed Hills in back to back weeks.

Penrith coach Jarrod Moore said the next few games will be a good test for the defending champions.

“We’re in a good phase of the season and we’re coming up to a tough stretch facing three of the top six teams on the table,” he told the Weekender.

“We’re on the road until the second last round, so it will be a tough little stretch for us. It’ll definitely be a good testing three weeks for us.”

Following a slip-up against the Sydney Comets during a double- header weekend back in Round 3, Penrith have been near perfect in what has been a disruptive year. Not only was the season put on ice after one round back in March, but

the Panthers also haven’t been playing at their home stadium in Cambridge Park due to renovations.

Moore said he’s been impressed with the progress his side has made despite the various challenges.

“We are definitely making progress and each week we are improving on things we need to improve on,” he said.

“We’ve also been working a lot on trying to finalise everyone’s role within the team.”

If Penrith are to go deep into the playoffs, they will be relying on a number of key players to get the job done.

Hills recruit Jason Gregg has been huge for his new club averaging 13.3 points

per game, while small forward Josh Kalwy has enjoyed a strong start to the year averaging 14.8 points per contest.

“Our centre Jason Gregg has been a great addition from Hills Basketball, he’s moulded into the team nicely,” Moore said.

“Josh Kalwy has done a really good job at small forward and is taking control of being the primary option for us.

“We’re also looking forward to having Lachlan Charlton back from injury too.

I can’t wait to have him back in the next couple of weeks, he’s the sharpest shooter in the west and has one of the smoothest shooting strokes you’ll ever see.”

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Wanderers shift focus to the future Story continued from » p. 68 “Our job is to retain as many players as possible and supplemented with recruitment outside the group.

Once we know a little bit more about the landscape and what we’re dealing with then we’ll be working towards that.”

The “landscape” de Marigny is referring to is the A-League’s salary cap as well as whether clubs will be able to recruit players from overseas to fill their rosters. de Marigny said it’s “very difficult” to plan for next season but he is determined to mix things up.

“It’ll come down to who is available to us and how the recruitment goes, but I do have a picture in mind,” he said.

“There’s a possibility that we might change the system, which means our recruitment might be a little bit different in terms of the characteristics of the players.”

One player the Wanderers are desperate to retain for next season and beyond is skipper Mitch Duke.

The 29- year- old is off- contract and is reportedly in the interests of a club in Saudi Arabia.

“Mitch Duke is a player we want to retain, that’s very clear in our mind.

He’s very dangerous in the box and he’s a big part of our plans,” de Marigny said.

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PVRSC is currently undergoing a $1.2 million upgrade, but a few unwanted “surprises” has resulted in the major project being delayed by a number of weeks.

Previous building works have been uncovered resulting in extra remedial works to be carried out.

“This building is the gift that keeps on giving – every time you knock down a wall, a new surprise pops up,” PVRSC General Manager, Luke Hepburn told the Weekender.

“We’re probably a little bit behind where we wanted to be but old buildings give you little surprises from time to time.”

PVRSC’s new completion date is set for Sunday, September 27, however a limited part of the facility is already open for

representative basketball training and competition volleyball.

Hepburn said junior and senior basketball as well as other indoor sports are still on track to begin in October.

“At the moment, we actually have the capability to open one hall, consisting of two courts, every night. We’re following strict COVID guidelines and no spectators are allowed for now,” he said.

“In terms of competitions, at this stage it’s looking likely to be our typical start of our summer season, which is after the October long weekend.”

Some of the upgrades that have already been carried out include a fresh lick of paint, roof repairs, new roller doors, new carpet, modernised changerooms and bathrooms, evaporative coolers, water bottle fountains and court dividing curtains.

Despite PVRSC’s recent setbacks, Hepburn said feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and locals are happy to wait a little while longer for a fresh and improved facility to play in.

“The feedback has been really positive and people are just happy that all this stuff is finally getting done,” he said.

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“There’s still a lot of work to do and there are still hurdles to get over, but September 27 is the date we are aiming for.”

Around the grounds BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers have continued their hot start to the season, defeating the Sutherland Sharks 80-63 in Round 5 of Waratah 1 Youth Men competition. Jason Gregg was outstanding for the home side, scoring 23 points in the demolition. This Saturday afternoon the second-placed Panthers will hit the road when they battle the sixth-placed Blacktown Storm at Kevin Betts Stadium.

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AFL: The Penrith Rams have suffered their first loss of the year, going down to Macquarie University 62-37 in Round 4 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Brayden Wilson and Nathan Wright had a strong game for the Rams, kicking one goal each.

Penrith will look to bounce back when they take on the South West Sydney Magpies at Rosedale Park this Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes crushed Macquarie University 72-7 in Round 4 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Kate Walker was huge for the Ramettes, booting four goals in the 65-point win.

This Saturday morning Penrith will aim for back to back wins when they face Sydney University away from home.

AFL: The GWS Giants came back from 29 points down to defeat the Essendon Bombers 59-55 in Round 10 of the AFL. The Giants kicked six of the game’s final seven goals to storm home at Metricon Stadium, retaining their spot in the allimportant top-eight. After a slow start to the year, GWS will aim for four-straight

victories when they tackle crosstown rivals the Sydney Swans in Round 11.

RUGBY LEAGUE: The Penrith Emus continue to struggle against the top sides, completely outclassed by Sydney University 41-3 in Round 4 of the Shute Shield. Former Penrith Panthers halfback Dean Blore kicked a penalty goal for his new side in the 38-point defeat. Penrith will hit the road again this Saturday afternoon when they battle second-placed Randwick at Coogee Oval.

SUPER NETBALL: Giants Netball have had a mixed week of results in the Super Netball competition. Last Saturday afternoon the Giants went down to the Adelaide Thunderbirds 59-51, while last Tuesday night they chalked up their very first win of the year defeating West Coast Fever 75-68.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team are still yet to win a game this season, smashed at the hands of the Sutherland Stingrays 79-40 in Round 3 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team are yet to record a win also, defeated by the Stingrays 58-39.

Both teams will take on the GWS Fury in Round 4.

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Isabella’s a triple threat Local teenager carves up the netball court while making her mark in other sports NATHAN TAYLOR

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ordan Springs teenager Isabella Degei is not only causing quite a stir on the netball court, but she’s also turning heads in touch football and athletics as well.

For the past four years, the 14-year- old has been named in countless representative teams for all three sports and it has resulted in her becoming the latest recipient of the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Junior Sports Star Award.

Isabella started playing netball in the Penrith District Netball Association at the age of eight.

In 2017, she was selected in the U11 Development Netball Squad which went undefeated.

She was also named co- captain of the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Primary School Netball Team that competed in the NSW U12 All Schools Netball Championships in Tamworth.

From there Isabella was selected in the NSW Primary School Netball Team, which went on to become Champions at the Pacific School Games in Adelaide.

In 2018, she was selected in the Penrith U12 State Age Team, which went through the entire tournament undefeated.

In 2019, Isabella was named co- captain of the Penrith U13 State Age Team, which went on to become Champions that year as well.

Also that year, she was selected in the CIS U15 Netball Team and successfully competed against other combined schools, taking out the tournament.

Earlier this year, Isabella was chosen in the 2020 14 Years Junior State Titles Squad as well as the Western Sydney Academy of Sport Netball Squad.

But it isn’t just netball that this talented athlete has been excelling at in recent years, she’s also skilled in both athletics and touch football too.

In 2016, she placed third in shot put at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships and sixth in the National Championships.

In that same year, Isabella captained the U10 Penrith Touch Team at the Junior State Championships where her side finished runners-up.

In 2018, Isabella had the privilege of captaining the U12 Girls Touch Football Team and, after 23 consecutive wins

throughout the year, took out the Junior State Championship.

In 2019, she competed in the U14 Penrith Touch Football Team, placing second in the Southern District Conference.

Later that year she was chosen in the METS Touch Football Team, which competed at the Regional Championships in Orange. After three action- packed days of competition, at times playing in the snow, the side was named Regional Champions.

In February, Isabella was again named skipper of the U14 Girls Touch Football Team, which went on to win the Southern District Junior State Cup. To top it all off, she’s also been selected in the CIS Touch Football Team over the past four years.

Nominated by Natalie McClelland from Western Sydney Academy of Sport, Isabella Degei’s Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club.

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The Wanderers were eliminated from Finals contention last Friday night following a 5- 3 loss to Western United.

Before the season restart Western Sydney were a real shot of reaching the top six, however losses against United, Perth Glory and a draw against last- placed Central Coast put a huge dent in their post-season aspirations.

It saw Wednesday night’s clash against Melbourne Victory relegated to a battle for pride.

With Jean- Paul de Marigny confirmed as head coach until the end of next season, attention now turns to what he’ll do to get the once mighty club back on its feet.

“For us it’s all about resetting now and once we know the landscape of the league, it’s about signing players that are currently with the club and also recruiting the right players to represent us – that’s the first thing in our mind,” he said.

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