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nvestigators are working to determine the cause of a campervan fire in Emu Plains, after firefighters discovered the remains of a woman inside.

It is believed the woman, 49, was living in the van for some time due to unfortunate circumstances, and was known and friendly with local residents.

Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, August 18, firefighters were called to Dukes Oval on Lawson Street where they found the campervan well-alight.

Once extinguished, the body of the woman was located inside.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command were called to the scene and established a crime scene.

Crime scene and Fire and Rescue NSW investigators spent hours over the course of the day analysing the scene to try and determine the cause of the blaze.

Fire and Rescue NSW Duty Commander Bob Mey said it was a distressing operation for crew members.

“The flame height reached up to three metres,” he said.

“Unfortunately, after they extinguished the blaze, there was a body found inside.

“It’s very stressful, not only for the

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Woman dies in van fire

Investigators at the scene of the fire on Tuesday morning. Photo: Megan Dunn. family but for all the emergency service personnel.”

Nepean Crime Manager Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka said police believe they know who the victim is, however she is yet to be formally identified.

“We have notified who we believe her family to be under the circumstances to prepare them for the worst,” he said.

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like that, to tell someone that their loved ones will not be coming home is very distressing.

“It’s one aspect of policing that you can never get used to.”

Detective Inspector Pietruszka said she was known to local welfare services.

“She had been there for some time, to the point people in the area knew her, knew about her and were quite friendly with her,” he said.

A post- mortem examination will be conducted to officially confirm the identity and cause of death.

Police are treating the tragedy as nonsuspicious but still want to talk to anyone who may have information about the blaze.

Anyone with information regarding the woman’s welfare or those who witnessed the fire are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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States determine own way out W e all love a bit of state rivalry in Australia, and there’s plenty of it to go around.

Perhaps it’s NSW and QLD battling it out on the rugby league field for a year’s worth of sporting bragging rights.

Or maybe it’s Victoria versus everyone when it comes to the restaurant, bar and coffee culture.

South Australians say they’ve got the best arts scene and probably the best wines, while those in the Northern Territory boast Australia’s most talked about newspaper along with the world’s most famous rock.

Western Australia thinks bigger is better (and boasts a 365-day summer), Tasmania prefers a more subtle approach and the ACT hangs its hat on being a people pleaser.

Most of the time, state rivalry is a bit of fun, but in the midst of a global pandemic, it’s taken somewhat of a serious turn.

The new state rivalry has become about COVID- 19 numbers, and the ‘in this together’ mantra was quickly thrown out when the states found themselves at very different stages of the pandemic.

While as a nation we generally fell into Coronavirus restrictions together back in March, each state and territory found their own way out and developed their own interpretation of the Federal Government’s recovery roadmap, determined primarily by the number of cases.

The cautious approach taken by Queensland has been at the forefront of discussion, with some believing it’s been way too harsh and perhaps influenced by the fact a State Election is due to be held at the end of October.

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“Perhaps it should be a case of every state and territory for itself”

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk doubled down on Queensland’s stance this week, declaring there would be no consideration of opening borders while there is community transmission in Victoria and New South Wales.

While I admit to not being president of the Palaszczuk fan club, it’s hard to argue with the Premier given what we’ve seen in Victoria this past month or so.

We saw what happened in New South Wales when borders remained open – the Victorian outbreak quickly headed north and if it wasn’t for some terrific work from health officials, we could have found ourselves in a very dark situation.

As it stands, with each nervous 11am check of the latest figures, New South Wales’ second wave appears to have been confined to a ripple. That wouldn’t have happened if the border with Victoria remained open.

Queensland this week celebrated a

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month of no community transmission, and you can’t blame the Premier for wanting to stretch that run further.

Meantime, in the Northern Territory there’s been talk that the borders may be shut for some 18 months.

Turns out that’s not entirely accurate, but the mere suggestion of it sparked immense fear throughout the region’s tourism sector, which is in a world of pain at present.

Like Queensland, the Northern Territory is also in the midst of an election campaign, so Chief Minister Michael Gunner was perhaps a little stronger in his wording than he would have been at other times.

The Northern Territory is actually still open to all visitors, although a costly 14- day quarantine makes it an almost impossible holiday destination.

As for the 18 months, you can guarantee that won’t be the case as long as community transmission is all but eradicated.

It’s no surprise that Queensland and the Northern Territory have talked the toughest on borders.

Both are in election mode, and politicians can’t help but be political when they know the stroke of a led pencil could throw them out of office.

But despite the looming ballot box, perhaps Palaszczuk and Gunner are onto something.

Perhaps it should be a case of every state and territory for itself.

After all, while I’d love a trip to hit the Gold Coast theme parks, enjoy a night out in Melbourne or sip some wine in the Barossa Valley, the sacrifice of staying home for a little longer could make all the difference in the end.

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ewmarch House may no longer dominate the headlines, but the tragic Coronavirus outbreak that swept through the nursing home in April and May still haunts those impacted.

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has heard evidence regarding the mishandling of the virus inside the Caddens-based facility.

The mismanagement of the outbreak at the home, where 19 residents tragically died, was described during the hearing as a “dysfunction” between State and Commonwealth Governments and a “great underestimate” of the reality that Anglicare, which runs Newmarch House, was facing.

Virginia Clarke, whose father Ron Farrell was a resident of Newmarch House, shared heartbreaking testimony where she described her experience of being “left in the dark” before her father’s passing.

Mr Farrell passed away on April 19 after testing positive to COVID-19 at 94-yearsold, however his daughter believes he was never told he even had the virus.

Ms Clarke said she rang every day once she knew her father had been tested but was given little to no information.

Ron Farrell passed away after being diagnosed with COVID-19 at Newmarch House.

She found out about his diagnosis by accident when a worker called her.

“She said oh? You don’t know? I’m really sorry, he’s got his results back and he’s tested positive for COVID-19,” Ms Clarke told the Commission.

“After that, that was it; we didn’t have any more communication.”

Ms Clarke became emotional when she described how she was instructed to fill out an end- of- life form for her father, despite staff assuring her he only had a very mild case of the virus and that the form was just for an annual document update.

She desperately contacted the centre

multiple times for information about his treatment, to which she was told someone from the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit would see him on the Monday.

Sadly, he died on Sunday, just hours after she received confirmation he was doing okay in his battle with the virus.

Her story is one of many, as the centre was overwhelmed with the outbreak, losing a staggering 87 per cent of their workforce within the first few days of the crisis.

Senior counsel assisting the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, Peter Rozen told the Commission the sector was not prepared for COVID-19 before the outbreaks occurred.

“Tragically, not all that could be done was done,” he said.

“Based on the evidence that you’ve heard, the sector is not properly prepared now.”

Anglicare Sydney CEO Grant Millard slammed NSW Health for poor advice and the State and Federal Governments for a lack of PPE and fully trained replacement staff.

The issue of positive residents not being immediately transferred to hospital for ongoing treatment was among the core issues.

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Four men lucky to survive foolish attempt to cross river

Emergency crews at the Nepean River on Sunday night.

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our men escaped what could have been a catastrophic fate after their 4WD vehicle was swept away when attempting to cross a swollen river.

Police received reports around 7pm on Sunday that the men had driven around a locked gate on Russell Street, Emu Heights, in their Ford Ranger before driving through two river crossings.

As they approached the third river crossing the heavy flow of the Nepean River, from recent rainfall, caused the vehicle to lose traction, sweeping it into the fast-flowing stream.

All four men managed to climb out of the cabin and onto the roof of the vehicle, before seeking refuge on an island in the

middle of the river. One of the men used his mobile phone to contact emergency services.

A large coordinated emergency response involving officers from Nepean Police Area Command, the Blue Mountains Rescue Squad, Fire and Rescue NSW, Ambulance Paramedics, Polair and the SES managed to retrieve the men using SES rescue boats by about 11pm.

The men were checked by Ambulance officers before being cleared of injury.

A spokesperson from the Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT Association said the act “showed a lack of respect for the law”.

“It’s acts like this that put many lives at risk; the occupants of the vehicle and the rescuers,” the spokesperson said.

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Thefts, vandalism and costly damage: Sporting club vows to track down offenders NICOLA BARTON

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local community football club says a string of vandalism events are a kick in the guts, given the challenges this year has thrown at them.

The St Marys Band Club Rangers Football Club have suffered many blows over the course of 2020.

Their home ground at Kevin Dwyer Park on Roper Road, Colyton, is currently undergoing a facility upgrade, however earlier this year their temporary storage container was broken into multiple times.

Their temporary toilet blocks were also broken into and smashed up twice, causing broken pipes to flood the field.

Just recently, their new amenities building has been splashed with buckets of red and white paint and their fields torn up by motorbikes.

Chairman Rodney Bracewell said the club has had enough and has urged the community to be on the lookout for suspicious behaviour.

“We’ve had to claim insurance for $7500 worth of stock that was stolen out of our temporary container,” he said.

“That’s been broken in to three or four times this year, with all sorts of things like uniforms and equipment inside.

Graffiti vandals have struck again.

Rodney Bracewell is frustrated with ongoing acts of vandalism. Photo: Megan Dunn.

“It’s been really bad, a nightmare really and a lot worse than other years.

“It’s a real burden, we have to go down and clean it up and cancel games because of the fields.”

The club celebrates their 60th anniversary this year, however have been thrown multiple obstacles as a result of not only

the vandals but also the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr Bracewell said the club will stay “Bandy strong” and that the individuals would not break them as a club.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command are aware of the various incidents and will monitor the region.

Red paint has damaged the facilities.

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What the proposed new town centre at Mulgoa Rise is expected to look like.

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ew details of the proposed town centre for Mulgoa Rise have emerged, though residents will have to wait another two weeks until a final determination is made.

The applicant met with Penrith City Council and the Sydney Western City Planning Panel on Monday and discussed the matters in dispute.

During the meeting, held via public teleconference, participants heard Woolworths was the chosen supermarket tenant for the shopping centre with a ‘Woolworths Metro’ model proposed.

The slated car wash, planned for the corner of Glenmore Ridge Drive and Glenholme Drive, appeared to be a bone of contention, with Council wanting it gone amid concerns it will disrupt traffic flow inside the car park and on the street.

Council wants the car wash replaced with additional car parking and landscaping, however the applicant wants it to stay, saying it has merit.

The Panel suggested the applicant consider other forms of activation for the corner that might not have the same traffic impacts.

Participants also heard the applicant had simplified the staging of the development, decreasing it from five stages to just two to address safety concerns.

No issues were flagged with respect to the inclusion of the 147 residential units in the DA, except for the length of the corridors in Block A. If ultimately approved, the longawaited town centre will be a major game changer for Glenmore Park’s newest estate. In addition to a supermarket and specialty shops, the town centre will also feature a childcare centre, swim centre, gym, pharmacy and medical centre.

Agnes Banks residents say development would ruin their rural way of living NICOLA BARTON

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esidents say a new proposed Indian culture centre in Agnes Banks will ruin their rural way of living, as submissions flow in opposing the plans.

However, members of the Vaishnav Sangh of Sydney, the group behind the Development Application, say the development will have minimal impact and is greatly needed for the large Indian community in Penrith.

Situated at 682 Castlereagh Road, Agnes Banks, the proposal would see a current existing dwelling on the site extended to create the cultural centre with 64 car spaces and one mini-bus space.

Agnes Banks resident Wes Pembroke said the development would impact the rural character of the area and bring about traffic and parking congestion.

“It’s a rural setting and that’s why we like it. Kooringal Drive, where the centre is on the corner of, is nine houses on the whole street, we don’t have kerb and guttering,” he said.

“Interrupting the peace and quiet and restricting the access in and out of the road are our biggest concerns.”

The purpose of the centre is for members of the Indian Hindu community to gather

Wes Pembroke is against the proposed development. Photo: Megan Dunn. and celebrate key Indian festivals, hold monthly music and drama performances, provide classes for young children in

music language and dance, promote and teach the Indian Hindu way of life, as well as supporting the elderly.

Currently, the group holds these events at hired venues around the Penrith Local Government Area.

A similar proposal for the site was put forward in 2018, to which residents heavily opposed.

This was withdrawn as a result of the concerns raised.

Himanshu Shah from the Vaishnav Sangh of Sydney said the group is highly respectful of the local community and will ensure to adhere to the development guideline requirements.

“We have provided sufficient parking spaces and not to hinder the local community and the passing traffic in the area,” he said.

“The comprehensive list of documents we have submitted to the council outline the benefits of such a project to the local community, with minimal impact to the environment.”

On the application the group has stated there will be up to 15 attendees on two weekdays, 50 on weekends and up to 200 on weekend special events.

The application states there will be approximately 12 weekend event days per year.

Londonderry MP Prue Car encouraged the community to share their views with Penrith Council on the matter.

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Warragamba Dam this week. Photo: Megan Dunn.

The dam wall raising project is currently developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to go on public exhibition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will form the next stage of community consultation for the program,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ayres said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The EIS will shape the final design and business case for the project.â&#x20AC;?

Give a Dam campaigner Harry Burkitt, who has been leading the charge against the plans, said this is no time to politicise flood risk.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Undoubtedly Stuart Ayres has been politicising the dangerous issue of flooding in Penrith for many years now,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead of doing deals with developers, the NSW Government should be talking to their western Sydney constituents about ensuring they are safe when a flood does eventually come.â&#x20AC;?

On Monday, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) launched stage two of its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Floods. The Risk is Real.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; campaign for the

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Hawkesbury- Nepean Valley. The second phase of this public safety campaign includes a direct mail out to suburbs that are impacted by a 1 in 500 chance per year flood.

Incredibly, water restrictions still remain in place across Sydney.

A spokesperson for Water Minister Melinda Pavey told the Weekender a review of existing water management actions in Sydney is scheduled to be considered in December.

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The dam, which is Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main water source, sat at just 51.2 per cent capacity this time last year.

WaterNSW made minor releases from the dam to prepare for the spill.

Whilst an abundance of the important resource is welcomed, the alarm is being raised for local communities for which it poses a serious flood threat.

The State Government is bolstering its plans to raise the dam wall, which has been greatly opposed by environment and Indigenous groups for years.

State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said whilst the current spilling may only cause minor flooding, a large rain event now could be catastrophic for the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The greater risk comes from there being no flood mitigation capacity at Warragamba Dam now it is full,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should we get significant rain while the dam is full this will cause downstream flooding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This situation is exactly what raising the dam wall is designed to prevent.â&#x20AC;?

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FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Screaming Beans Coffee Bar. FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? The new Nepean River precinct.

FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? The river.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? How accessible everything is. There’s some really beautiful places in and around Penrith. I love walking at the river, the Lakes and that new precinct along the Nepean is fab!

WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? There are so many including but not limited to Percy Plunkett, The River Walk, historical buildings and museums like Museum of Fire and the Arms of Australia Museum in Emu Plains, and the many great local businesses!

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he Joan is unlocking its theatre doors and breathing life back into its spaces.

It will welcome audiences back with a season of live performances and entertainment over six Friday nights from August 21 through to October 16.

CEO of Penrith Performing and Visual Arts, Hania Radvan, said safety will be paramount throughout the series of music and cabaret events.

“We are a COVID- Safe venue that will have smaller shows so we can maintain that physical distancing that is required and all staff will wear masks,” she said.

“A key concern was crowds lining up at a bar for 20 minutes so we won’t have intervals so that audiences can feel confident returning as we present exciting things for them in a safe way.”

Ms Radvan said the smaller-scale shows will focus on providing escapism for audiences.

“We wanted to focus on fun because we don’t think anyone wants anything deep and complex at the moment, just pure entertainment,” she said.

“They are mostly musical with jazz, Salsa, even Broadway but then we have

Drawing classes at The Joan.

Phil Scott and Jonathan Biggins will performing in Penrith. some simple cabaret and comedy like in ‘No Cabaret for Old Men’ with Jonathan Biggins and Phil Scott.”

Ms Radvan said they will be trying some new things too including a ‘Burlesque in the Borland’ event.

“It is a real- life drawing class with

performer Will Tredinnick as the model draped in fun burlesque things like feathers and celebrity MC Gretel Killeen leading the class with some comedy,” she said.

“You can order a cheese platter from the bar then you can drink, you can draw and socialise at a distance while our gallery

Hania Radvan. staff give you practical tips on drawing.”

The Joan also has a special deal if you book three music performances together.

“There are four wonderful music concerts but if you book three you get a good deal for $100 or $90 for concessions,” Ms Radvan said.

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ho are you gonna call? Jason King.

Claiming to be able to see and communicate with spirits, the 47-year-old is Penrith’s very own Ghostbuster.

His first encounter, over two decades ago, was with his late brother who was tragically killed in a car accident.

Mr King said his brother told him “he had an important job to do” and has been working with him ever since to help other trapped souls.

In a ghosthunting-duo with his wife and tarot card reader Julia King, the pair have travelled far and wide to help Australians connect with their loved ones or unwanted house guests.

Mr King said he only charges petrol money for his services, as he feels that it’s his responsibility to use his abilities.

“When I first started seeing them I drove out to a graveyard and saw a woman crying and I could see her dad standing there and described her to him and told her he said he was OK and she was very thankful,” he told the Weekender.

“From there we started travelling and doing investigations and giving people a hand; sometimes it can be nothing but

Julia and Jason King can communicate with spirits. Photo: Megan Dunn. other times I see them, you never know what you’re going to get.”

Over the years, Mr King and his wife

have attended homes around the Penrith region where residents believed spirits were present.

The pair use noise recording equipment and cameras.

Mr King has even visited the ghost at Sarah’s Grave, a local urban legend but claims it’s actually a man haunting the site.

In 2018, a documentary of his life titled ‘Ghosthunter’ won the Documentary Australia Foundation award at the Sydney Film Festival.

The profound piece, which was also made into a podcast, explores haunting stories of not only his work but his past, as they uncovered a shocking family secret of severe child abuse; a memory that Mr King had completely erased from a young age.

This led filmmaker Ben Lawrence to hunt down Mr King’s father, with some of his child rape victims coming forward in the process.

Mr King’s father was prosecuted as a result.

Despite living a remarkably tragic life, Mr King and his wife are happy and humble and whilst COVID-19 has restricted some of their ghosthunting activities, they said they will continue their mission of helping people connect with the dead into the future.

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

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Second, what can the College contribute to the community to support the communities it provides for now and into the future?

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The College has created the Our COVID Safe Community program with training for retail and hospitality in implementing their COVID Safe Plans; English Language courses focusing on signs, symbols and COVID Safety; a suite of courses assisting with Mental Health and lastly, the thing it does so well, facilitating people supporting each other in their own lifelong learning journeys.

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Man to continue seeking treatment after avoiding jail

A Cambridge Park man who exposed himself to a female police officer following a disgraceful drunken episode has narrowly avoided full-time jail.

Darren William Nash faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with two counts of ‘intimidation’, one count of ‘possess prohibited drug’ and one count of ‘use offensive language’.

The court heard the offending began when police were called to a Kingswood address on February 3 following reports of a violent altercation.

When officers arrived they found an aggressive Nash unsteady on his feet, disheveled and possessing a small amount of cannabis.

He was arrested, handcuffed and placed in the back of a paddy wagon, but things went from bad to worse when he arrived back at the police station.

The court heard Nash threw himself out of the wagon and landed face first on the dock.

However, his lawyer said Nash believed he was “assisted” in falling, but added he accepts he may have been mistaken given the state he was in.

While in the cells he turned to a female police officer, took his penis out from his underwear and began stroking it, saying “I’m going to f**k your c**t”, the court heard.

He also told officers “I’m going to shoot you all” while constantly kicking the cell door.

“She felt understandably uncomfortable and intimidated,” Magistrate Brian van Zuylen reprimanded, adding the community would be “disgusted” by his behaviour.

The court heard the father-of-five’s life of crime began in the 80s and included several stints behind bars.

His lawyer conceded he had a “terrible record” and “these offences do him no credit at all”.

His said Nash, a painter by trade, had

not worked for 10 years due to his alcoholism.

However, days following his arrest he was diagnosed with a perforated bowel and given less than a year to live if he continued to drink.

Since then, the court heard Nash had completed 10 weeks in residential rehabilitation.

His lawyer requested Magistrate van Zuylen deal with the matters in a “non custodial way” to allow him to continue his treatment.

“It’s a very long and poor record over the years,” Magistrate van Zuylen said.

“If you hadn’t gone into rehab... it would be full-time jail.”

He was fined $200 for the cannabis possession, $100 for the offensive language and was handed two, nine-month Intensive Correction Orders (ICOs) for the intimidation matters.

As part of his ICOs, Nash must abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs.

“Unforgivable”: Man busted driving without license twice

A banned driver busted behind the wheel twice in 40 minutes has added a further disqualification to his unenviable traffic record.

Mustafa Yari, of Emu Heights, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with two counts of ‘driving while application refused’.

His lawyer said at the time of the first offence, Yari was under the reasonable belief that he could drive having previously gone to the RMS. However when he was stopped for a RBT on his way home, police advised him that he was in fact suspended until December and no matter what the RMS told him, he couldn’t drive.

Despite this, the 24-year-old made the foolish decision to drive home and was nabbed when police drove back past to check and he was gone.

His lawyer sought non convictions on both matters, but Magistrate Brian van

Zuylen was only prepared to pardon the first.

“But driving 30 minutes later is unforgivable,” he said.

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

Man says he was taking ‘ice’ pipe to mate’s house

Blake Sutherland has been slapped with a hefty fine for possessing drug paraphernalia.

Sutherland did not appear before Penrith Local Court last week but provided a note indicating his guilty plea.

The court heard Sutherland admitted he had the ‘ice’ pipe in his bag before police searched it, telling them he was taking it to his mate’s place to use.

He was convicted, fined $500 and the implement was ordered to be forfeited.

Man facing jail time if he gets caught drink driving again

A man busted drink driving at Kingswood has been stripped of his licence for three months.

Cheyne Matthew Egelton faced Penrith Local Court and pleaded guilty to midrange drink driving.

The court heard Egelton was detected at a RBT along the Great Western Highway and returned a reading of 0.081.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen noted Egelton had been caught low-range drink driving back in 2016 and said he had considered sending him to prison.

“If you get caught drink driving again it will be [jail],” he warned Egelton.

He was convicted, fined $700 and ordered to enter the mandatory alcohol interlock program for 12 months upon completion of his driving ban.

Man from Western Australia caught drink driving in Penrith A Western Australian man nabbed drink driving along High Street, Penrith has been ordered off the road for three months.

Penrith Local Court heard Kurt Bramhald was in NSW on a short-term contract working at the new airport when he was detected along Penrith’s main street and arrested for mid-range drink driving.

His lawyer disclosed Bramhald had another drink driving offence on his Western Australian traffic record dating back to 2007.

He said his client would be returning home in a few weeks and required his license for work.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen noted he was more than double the legal alcohol limit.

“He’s married with a 10-month-old baby girl and he drink drives,” Magistrate van Zuylen said shaking his head.

He was convicted, stripped of his licence for three months and ordered to enter the mandatory alcohol interlock program for 12 months upon completion of his suspension.

He was also fined $900.

Woman without license was worried about sick son

A never licensed driver caught behind the wheel has been given a chance to obtain one.

Tammy Marie Wilson fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday and pleaded guilty to ‘unlicensed driving’ and ‘driving contrary to the traffic direction arrow’.

She admitted it was a “stupid mistake” and said she was prompted to drive when her son suffered an asthma attack.

“My instinct was to put him in the car,” she said.

The court heard Wilson had never held a license and had no traffic history of any kind.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen adjourned the matter to October 15 to allow Wilson to obtain her learner’s license.

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A 15-year-old boy appeared in court last Friday after he was charged following a serious assault in Penrith.

About 4pm on Thursday, August 13 police attended Kleinig Place, off Lord Sheffield Circuit where they observed a group of teenagers watching an organised fight.

It is alleged a 15-year-old boy grabbed hold of a second boy, also aged 15, and pushed him to the ground, causing him to hit his head on the concrete.

The injured teen was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Nepean Hospital, suffering serious head injuries.

He was later transferred to Westmead Children’s Hospital.

The 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with ‘recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm’.

He was refused bail and appeared at a Children’s Local Court.

Police conducted a search warrant at an address on Peppermint Crescent, Kingswood in relation to a number of local break and enter offences.

About 8am on Wednesday, August 12 police gained entry at the home and arrested three people.

It is alleged numerous items of clothing and stolen property was located, as well as ammunition and a taser.

A 43-year-old woman was charged with ‘possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority’ and ‘possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit’.

A 24-year-old woman was also charged with two counts of ‘aggravated break and enter dwelling in company steal’.

A 29-year-old man will be interviewed, and it is envisaged that he too will be charged with break and enter offences.

Colyton: Bus operator fined for breaching COVID-19 rules

Cranebrook: Couple arrested after clash with police officers

A party-bus operator has been fined for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions last weekend.

Officers from Sydney City Police Area Command were contacted about 11.15pm, due to concerns about the way a bus was being driven along Wheat Road.

Police stopped the bus, which had been driven from Penrith to the city, and found 43 people were on board.

Officers spoke with the operator, a 25-year-old Colyton man, due to concerns about the number of people on the bus, as well as several underage people allegedly being intoxicated.

A drug dog was brought to the scene and a 17-year-old female was arrested after allegedly being found with cocaine.

She will be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act. The bus operator has been issued a $5000 Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN)

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Kingswood: Three people in hot water after police search

A Cranebrook couple have been charged after they attacked police officers when caught damaging property.

About 8.30pm on Tuesday, August 11 police attended an address on Ben Nevis Road, Cranebrook in relation to a man who was armed with a baseball bat and destroying property.

As police approached the man, a physical altercation ensued, with the man resisting violently on the ground.

Multiple police officers assisted to control and handcuff him.

It is alleged that whilst attempting to handcuff the male, his 29-year-old girlfriend charged aggressively towards police.

Two officers stopped her and both individuals were arrested.

The woman was charged with ‘resist/ hinder police’.

The 24-year-old man was also charged.

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Stamp duty is essentially a tax paid to the State Government arising out of certain commercial transactions (usually involving real property). Subject to a few exemptions, if real estate passes hands in NSW it will be usually subject to stamp duty.

The amount of stamp duty payable increases with the value of the real estate concerned.

Where a property transaction constitutes an arms’ length transaction, for example two people not known to each other entering into a Contract for Sale of Land, stamp duty is calculated by reference to the purchase price in the Contract. For related party transactions, stamp duty is calculated with reference to the value of the property, usually evidenced by a stamp duty valuation prepared by a registered Valuer.

Stamp duty will usually be payable irrespective of whether or not the parties to a real estate transaction know each other. For example, a transfer made between a parent and child (other than pursuant to a Will) will attract stamp duty. Transfers between friends and other non-immediate family like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins will also attract stamp duty.

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satisfactory to the Chief Commissioner.

The same rules apply to a transfer of real estate arising out of the breakdown of a defacto relationship, however different documents are required than in the case of a marriage breakdown.

A transfer of real property whereby the property will be held by a married couple or defacto partners as joint tenants or as tenants in common in equal shares, provided that the property constitutes residential land which is or will be the principal place of residence of the married couple or defacto partners.

Subject to the approval of the Chief Commissioner, there are some circumstances whereby one party holds a property for the benefit of another as Bare Trustee and subsequently transfers the property to the beneficiary where a stamp duty exemption may apply. There are strict rules about this type of exemption and usually it will need to be made clear to the Chief Commissioner that all of the money for the property purchase came from the beneficiary and that the Bare Trustee has no beneficial interest in the property.

In NSW, first home buyers are also entitled to a full stamp exemption if they purchase an existing home valued at less than $650,000, or buy a new home less than $800,000.

The other most common stamp duty free transfer of real estate is a transfer arising out of a gift under a Will.

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Keeping businesses alive Work of Penrith CBD Corporation praised as it leads COVID-19 recovery efforts ALENA HIGGINS

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he hard work undertaken by the Penrith CBD Corporation has been applauded during a very challenging year for local businesses.

Chairman Darren Latty and CEO Gai Hawthorn presented a review of the Corporation’s activities for 2019- 20 last week, as part of its annual reporting obligations to Penrith City Council.

Mr Latty said “it was obviously a year no one predicted”.

“Our main focus at the moment is on recovery, for new businesses to lease locally and also to help our existing businesses adapt to the changes ahead and to pivot and stay in business and stay connected,” he said of the struggles amid COVID-19.

Meeting participants heard the Corporation undertook 29 events and initiatives last financial year, showcasing and promoting CBD businesses and helping to activate the area.

Ms Hawthorn said the team also rallied quickly as soon as the pandemic hit, supporting businesses to implement COVID-19 safety plans, helping them adjust their business models and assisting businesses to stay open.

CEO Gai Hawthorn, Chairman Darren Latty and Karen McKeown (Board member).

The Corporation also forged ahead with its usual activities, helping 278 local businesses with signage, facades and lighting upgrades.

In addition, it delivered a shop local campaign, provided eight free educational workshops and eight networking coffee catch- ups, produced bi-monthly newslet-

ters and ultimately grew its CBD membership by 14 per cent.

Ms Hawthorn said the CBD Corporation has navigated the challenges with impressive results.

“The year has obviously brought some challenges, but due to our established business plan we had executed and delivered the majority of our strategic outcomes for the year prior to the changes enforced by COVID-19,” she said.

Penrith Councillor Brian Cartwright, who works in and around the CBD, described the Corporation’s work as “invaluable”.

“Some of us wouldn’t be where we were and have the success that we can attest to if it hadn’t been for the assistance of Gai and her team, so thank you very much,” he said.

Penrith Council works with the Penrith CBD Corporation and St Marys Town Centre Corporation to jointly manage the centres to support their ongoing vitality and viability.

Council collects rates from non- residential properties in the city centres and returns these to the corporations to use.

In 2020- 21, the Penrith CBD Corporation will be paid $454,376 to undertake its proposed activities, up slightly from $442,862 in 2019-20.

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enrith Council’s tree policy has come under scrutiny again, with some Councillors suggesting landowners should be given more rights to remove trees without approval.

The issue sparked lengthy debate when draft housekeeping amendments to the vegetation management chapter of the Penrith Development Control Plan were put to a vote last week.

Jamisontown resident Robert Simpson spoke against the recommendation, claiming Council’s current policy fails to provide “equity or fairness”.

“Developers can remove many trees and make a hundred thousand [dollars] a townhouse or millions for high rises or subdivisions and are allowed to replace trees on site or elsewhere,” he said.

“Why should the property owner, who has planted an inappropriate tree or is faced with driveway damage, lifting or public liability... not be allowed to remove a tree on the sole basis that the tree is in good condition?”

Councillor Jim Aitken said common sense “just doesn’t come into it”.

“There’s got to be a better way and that’s got to be leaning towards the owner of the property who planted them,” he said.

Councillor Marcus Cornish suggested increasing the current three- metre exemption to five metres.

However, Council’s Director of Development and Regulatory Services Wayne Mitchell said this would “contradict” Penrith City Council’s policies around cooling the city and creating leafy, attractive suburbs.

“Effectively a five- metre [exemption] would mean you would be giving an exemption to remove the majority of trees on every block in Penrith,” he said.

“We’ve made a number of changes in this draft to increase the number of exemptions to make it easier for residents to remove trees.”

These include allowing trees located within three metres of an external enclosing wall of a dwelling to be pruned or removed without a Council permit.

The definition of a tree has also changed slightly, increasing from a height of three metres to 3.5 metres.

Failing this, residents can submit a tree or vegetation permit application which will be considered on its merits, however this attracts a fee.

Tree and vegetation removal application fees are $88 with an assessment fee of $20, while the vegetation clearing (rural areas) assessment fee is $342.

Council has removed the fee for determination reviews.

Councillor Kevin Crameri has also requested a further report investigating the number of healthy trees that have come down and taken out power lines and what Council can do to address the issue.

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Quiet recognition of VP Day as Australia remembers those who fought for freedom NICOLA BARTON

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special ceremony for Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day was held last Saturday, which marked the 75th anniversary since the end of the second World War. What was then celebrated with thousands of people dancing in the streets, was replaced this year by small COVID-Safe gatherings, in honour of those who served.

The Penrith RSL Sub-Branch held a small wreath laying ceremony at Memory Park to commemorate those who served and celebrate the great sacrifice they made for our country.

The Sub- branch currently has two surviving WWII veterans.

Penrith RSL Sub-Branch Acting President Brian Cartwright said it was an important milestone to commemorate with those veterans who are still with us today.

“With COVID-19 restrictions we couldn’t have a public event, which has unfortunately happened with all of our services this year with the cancellation of ANZAC Day and everything else,” he said.

“We restricted it to our committee members and had a respectful wreath laying ceremony.

“It was nice to see quite a few members

of the public pay a silent tribute as they walked past.

“This was a significant milestone in military history.”

Acting Minister for Veterans Geoff Lee said the sacrifice of our great service men and women will never be forgotten as we remember this major moment in history.

“VP Day is the day New South Wales began celebrating the end of a long campaign to fight for the freedom we cherish today,” he said.

“We pause to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice paid by the men and women who served throughout the Pacific to defend our nation.

“On the home front, hundreds of thousands more provided essential services to support the war effort.”

Almost one million Australians served in the armed forces in the second World War. More than 39,000 Australians gave their lives, more than 23,000 were wounded, and more than 30,000 were taken prisoner of war.

The Penrith RSL Sub- Branch is also celebrating a special anniversary of its own, as this month marks its 100th year of operation.

A cake cutting ceremony will be held at the Sub-branch’s Annual General Meeting this weekend.

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Brian Cartwright and his grandson Xavier pay tribute on VP Day.

Lillian’s special birthday 100-year-old Kingswood resident says love and family are what’s most important NICOLA BARTON

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ove is the most important thing of all, says 100- year- old Kingswood resident Lillian Baldwin.

Mrs Baldwin, who celebrated her milestone birthday last Sunday, didn’t let COVID-19 get in the way of her festivities, splitting what was supposed to be a big party into small gatherings to ensure she could share the special day with her family.

Sharp as a tack and still as in love with her late husband, Arthur, as the day she married him, Mrs Baldwin said she still feels young at heart.

The world has changed a lot over her 10 decades of life, from living through war and The Great Depression to even the most recent health pandemic.

In 1940, at 19-years-old, she attended an evening for soldiers event where she met Mr Baldwin.

It was love at first sight for the pair and they married just six months later when she was 20-years-old.

Two months after the wedding, Mr Baldwin was deployed to serve in The Middle East, and they didn’t see each other for an entire two years and eight months.

He returned for 21 days with her before leaving for Papua New Guinea.

Mrs Baldwin joined the Army in 1943 in a

Lillian Baldwin has celebrated her 100th birthday. Photo: Megan Dunn.

clerical position but was granted compassionate discharge after her father passed away.

Mr Baldwin returned safely from the war and the pair lived together and later bought a home in St Marys.

They were married for 26 years until Mr Baldwin sadly passed away from cancer.

Mrs Baldwin spoke of her memories like they were yesterday, with old photos of the couple on display in her home.

Together they had three children and now have seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

As a member of the RSL for 42 years, she will attend the Penrith RSL Sub- Branch Annual General Meeting this weekend as a special guest to cut their 100th anniversary cake.

She received letters from Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Governor - General David Hurley and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian as well as Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh.

“I’m pretty private generally, but it’s all been pretty special,” Mrs Baldwin told the Weekender.

Whilst she joked and said the best advice she was ever given was to marry her husband, she said above all, love and family are the most valuable things to cherish in life.

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Locals flock to craft stores “Elastic’s the new toilet paper”: Mask demand brings sewing machines back to life NICOLA BARTON

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esidents are flocking to local fabric and craft stores amid the state’s COVID - 19 mask recommenda tions, with many dusting off their sewing machines for the first time in years.

Owner of Sew Can I, Karen Stewart, said “elastic is the new toilet paper” in her store, as many seek materials to create their own fun patterned masks.

“There’s certainly a lot of people dragging out their sewing machines that haven’t for a while but given the situation they’re getting back into it,” she said.

“We’ve had a lot of people coming in to buy patterned materials, I think to just put a fun spin on what’s happening.”

Some of the team at Sew Can I are also making their own masks, which they have been inundated with orders for.

“We’ve made hundreds and hundreds, the girls have been on the machines busy sewing them every day,” Ms Stewart said.

Ms Stewart suggests masks have three layers including high grade cotton, tight weave fabric like batick for lining, and another material such as one with a fun pattern for the outside.

Sew Can I also have patterns available for those looking to make their own.

Owner of Sew Can I, Karen Stewart. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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Park plan questioned When are councils going to wake up? (‘Death knell’ for High St, Weekender August 14). Remember when they closed High Street? It became a ghost town.

People need to park to spend their money in local businesses. We don’t go to Penrith to sit in a park.

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Parking desperately needed We workers and shoppers need parking.

If anything that area should be made into a multi-storey parking lot, similar to Judges, with some free all-day spots for

workers. A park on the other hand will be a junkie and muggers paradise and with that all the shoppers will simply leave the area to shop as not everyone can be bothered with the Plaza, especially with its two-hour parking limit unless you download their app. I, for one, love some of our shops in High Street and it’s arcades.

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Cleary’s fine mess Coaches should have a right of reply with referees but not in a public forum (Editor’s Desk, Weekender August 14).

They review matches for foul play so coaches should ask in writing in a post match report to ask for dubious decisions to be reviewed similar to a challenge on field and if upheld the referee could be held to account by missing a game or given a down graded game or suspended for more than a week. The process should not be public but on the other hand they need to be accountable as some errors are just too bad.

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Cleary right to be punished Of course Ivan Cleary deserved to be fined. The incidents were not glaring errors, many were just 50/50 calls. I am shocked that the Weekender would support Cleary’s comments.

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COVID cancelled their official ceremonies, but new employer wanted to celebrate

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epean Speech and Occupational Therapy (NSPOT) held a surprise graduation ceremony for its new team members after COVID-19 forced their planned official events to be cancelled.

The small ceremony was held at Memory Park to celebrate the three speech pathologists and two occupational therapists’ achievements.

NSPOT Director Diana Wolf told the Weekender they wanted to recognise their new graduates who couldn’t experience the traditional ceremonies.

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“Getting through a university degree is a very challenging process and to many, attending a graduation ceremony is the pinnacle of this so we wanted to give them that experience,” she said.

“We love to celebrate our team’s accomplishments, so a decision was made to offer them this opportunity, surrounded by their work family.”

Sindy Pather, NSPOT Speech Pathologist, said the experience was a lovely surprise.

“After we graduated, we started work straight away and sort of put it to the back of our minds so when Diana and the team put something together for us it really hit me that we had finished,” she said.

Megan Kummerow.

“I understood why ceremonies were cancelled but had felt that I was going to miss out on a big milestone, so the celebration was incredibly surprising and emotional for a lot of us.”

With COVID- 19 affecting the women’s plans, Ms Pather said it also changed the introduction into their new careers.

“We had only just started when our clinic had to shut down and switch to a working from home system, which was a big thing as we were all still finding our feet,” she said.

“We were getting to know our clients and how to make our own clinical judgements but NSPOT ramped up our mentoring

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Ms Wolf said she was incredibly proud of how her high calibre team members had adapted.

“The strength and resilience that they displayed in transitioning to delivering therapy sessions by TeleHealth only six weeks after starting work was amazing,” she said.

“They have settled into their roles wonderfully and are now adept at delivering quality services both ways to children in the greater Penrith area.”

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Fitness for all abilities

New local initiative helps people with a disability take part in exercise classes EMILY FESZCZUK

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t Clair coach Luke Buttigieg has teamed up with Think Fit gym to launch a disability specific exercise program called Ability Fit. The online education and exercise program aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all abilities from around the area.

The 25- year- old Ability Fit Co- Director said he worked as a disability support worker for seven years before gaining his fitness trainer certification which inspired him to create the program.

“I had my own health journey and wanted to share my knowledge but with Coronavirus I didn’t know how to do it in a safe way for the people with disabilities who are more at risk,” Mr Buttigieg said.

“At the time I was working for the siblings Josh and Elise, who own Think Fit gym in Minchinbury, when they said they had systems in place to help, so we decided to do a joint venture.”

Working primarily with people with intellectual disabilities, Mr Buttigieg said the classes are beneficial on several levels.

“It is delivered via Zoom so they just follow along at home which means they don’t have to travel or pay a support worker

Luke Buttigieg, Sean Clarke, Josh and Elise Buss taking part in Ability Fit. Photo: Megan Dunn.

to come sit there while they participate,” he said.

“Exercise is just a small piece of the health puzzle so we get the music going and they copy what we are doing, but we also chat about things that can improve their lives such as communication and budgeting.”

The sessions will continue to be held online but Ability Fit will also add an optional in-person component when it is safe to do so.

Co-Director Elise Buss said they are also planning to hold an in person ‘COVID Safe’ event at their Think Fit facil ity on Saturday, September 12.

“It will be at 9.30am and will include boxing, dancing, stretch ing, health related games and healthy snacks,” she said.

“It will be a lot of fun and all they need to do is let us know they are interested by emailing us at support@abilityfit.com.au.”

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Council recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting residents in different ways. These impacts extend to our volunteer sector, with many people looking for ways to lend a helping hand.

For some of our older residents in particular, social distancing restrictions, changes to community services and the anxiety of interacting with people outside the house has left them feeling unsure of how to connect with others and access support.

To help reconnect older residents to the support they need, Council has created an online Info Hub for Seniors.

Accessed via a quick link from Council’s home page, the Info Hub brings together a broad range of information in the one place, is easy to navigate and provides contact details for many useful agencies and organisations.

It includes information on COVID-19 related support, community care services, aged care and assistive technology and who to contact for mental

health support and financial and legal assistance.

When you access the Info Hub you will also find links to resources that will help you stay healthy, active and connected, and a comprehensive list of volunteer organisations in our city.

Volunteering comes with lots of benefits – it helps those in need, contributes to the local economy and has a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the volunteer. And, whether you have a lot of time or just a little, have volunteered before or are a first timer, there is an organisation in Penrith that will welcome your energy and enthusiasm!

Visit our website www.penrithcity. nsw.gov.au/community-library/seniors/ info-hub-for-seniors.

You can also find your perfect volunteering match here: www.penrithcity. nsw.gov.au/community-library/community-volunteer-programs.

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Local community set to get behind Pink Up Penrith in 2020

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roudly celebrating the third year of Pink Up Penrith was not meant to be like this, but despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented, the initiative will go ahead this year.

In fact, this may just be the most important Pink Up Penrith ever. Imagine not only dealing with the pandemic, but also navigating a breast cancer diagnosis.

The theme of Pink Up Penrith this year is ‘The Spirit Of Our Community Together’, because we have never had such a need for our community to stay safe, protecting those around us and that is exactly what the McGrath Foundation do and why Pink Up Penrith has become such an integral part of our calendar in October.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses are now entrenched at Nepean Hospital, due in part to the funds raised by the contributions of the past two years of Pink Up Penrith. These specialised nurses provide support and information to the people who have or fear they have breast cancer, as well as their families and carers.

A range of events are being planned for Pink Up Penrith this year, all in a COVID safe environment.

But it’s not too late to get yourself involved with this terrific local concept.

Whether that is wearing pink, adding a donation tin to your desk, holding a Masquerade Ball – where masks are mandatory, pinking up your pooch, your home or your car, your business or school... no donation is too small or idea not great.

Pink Up Penrith also wants you to talk to your family and friends about breast awareness and care.

Events already planned for Pink Up Penrith this year include a pre-launch golf day on September 18, the RSL Raffle on October 1, Penrith City Council’s light up event, a high tea at Lakeside on October 16 and a cocktail night at Panthers on October 21.

From a simple ‘Pink Casual Friday’ for a gold coin donation to a pink high tea luncheon or selling pink items in store and donating the profits – each and every bit of effort counts!

“If this year’s Pink Up Penrith efforts helps just one Penrith family detect breast cancer early, it is very successful,” Penrith CBD Corporation CEO Gai Hawthorn said.

“And if the money our community raises continues to allow the McGrath Foundation to help Penrith, then our job is done and it is worthwhile.”

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rent Naden’s teammates have showered him with plenty of love and support after he was allegedly racially abused during Penrith’s narrow win over the New Zealand Warriors.

Police and security kicked out a large group of spectators from Central Coast Stadium last Friday night for allegedly abusing the 24- year- old several times during the first half of the game.

It’s understood the alleged abuse related to Naden’s Indigenous culture and his family.

In a statement, NRL acting CEO Andrew Abdo promised to enforce the “strongest possible” penalties if the spectators evicted are proven to have racially abused the talented Penrith winger.

“Any fan found to have racially abused a player or another fan will not be welcome at our games,” he said.

“We have shown in the past that we will take the strongest possible action to ensure fans guilty of racial abuse are banned from attending the Telstra Premiership.

“We will work closely with NSW Police, stadium authorities and the clubs to determine the facts and take decisive action against anyone guilty of racial abuse.”

Speaking with the media on Monday, Panthers stars Nathan Cleary and James Tamou said they would support a lifetime ban for anyone guilty of racial abuse. “[A life ban] is the only justifiable outcome. I think there definitely should be repercussions and I don’t think there’s any excuse for racial slurs,” Cleary said.

“Racial abuse is a whole other monster… there’s got to be some sort of punishment,” Tamou added.

Naden returned to Panthers training on Monday morning all smiles, despite the disturbing events he was in the thick of just days earlier.

Tamou said he wasn’t aware of the alleged incident during the game, but he

Brent Naden during Friday’s win over the Warriors. Photo: NRL Images. could tell Naden was quite affected in the sheds post-match.

“He wasn’t himself afterwards, he put his headphones on after the game. If you know Brent Naden, he’s ‘out there’ and likes to have a chat and a laugh, so it obviously rattled him,” Tamou said.

Cleary, who is no stranger to some ‘friendly’ banter from spectators during games, said the best thing he can do for Naden is to be there for him.

“I think it’s just letting him know we are all beside him and everyone did that after the game,” he said.

“I can’t speak for myself as I’ve never been through anything like that, but all the boys let him know that we have his back and we support him.

“We don’t need that kind of stuff in our game – especially things about race – it’s pretty disgusting. I don’t want to see that ever again.”

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f the almost 600 players to have worn the Panthers jersey since 1967, only a select few know what it feels like to win nine straight games.

And when you consider injuries and team changes during any winning run, the likelihood of any individual experiencing it during an NRL career is exceptionally rare.

The players who celebrated a new club milestone last Friday night at Central Coast Stadium by winning their ninth straight game have created a slice of history, and now have the opportunity to achieve even more.

Of the 596 players to wear the Penrith jersey, just 34 know what it feels like to win a Grand Final in Panthers colours.

17 more may experience it come the last weekend of October – something that is becoming more and more possible, even probable, by the week.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 | 6.00PM | PANTHERS STADIUM | REFEREE: ASHLEY KLEIN This week Penrith face a Cronulla side that hasn’t beaten a top eight team all season, giving Ivan Cleary’s men faith that they can extend this run into double digits – particularly given the game is at Panthers Stadium, a venue where they haven’t tasted defeat since July 28 last year. In fact, the Panthers have only lost two home games since mid- May 2019, and that includes a run of matches at Campbelltown Stadium and Kogarah Oval during COVID-19 restrictions.

The Sharks may sit in seventh spot on the ladder but it’s been far from an impressive season from John Morris’ men.

They struggled to put away the Titans last weekend, while they were lucky to escape with victory over the basket case that is Brisbane three weeks ago. In the middle of those games they had a narrow loss to Parramatta in atrocious conditions, so not much can be read from that match.

Cronulla, like many teams sitting midtable, beat the teams they’re supposed to beat but can’t rise to the occasion when it comes to the bigger games. We saw that first hand back in early July when the Panthers whacked the Sharks at Kogarah – a game best remembered for Charlie Staines’ four tries on debut.

The Panthers suffocated Cronulla out of that contest and they’ll take a similar approach into Friday night’s twilight game. Penrith know that if they can frustrate the Sharks early, the errors will most likely follow and a weight of possession should ensure the home side can find a good lead, and defend it as they have done so often this season.

The only thing that could possibly throw Penrith off course is Cronulla grabbing an early try – coming from behind is not something the Panthers have had to do all that often this season, so it’d be interest-

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ing to see how the side would respond if put in such a predicament.

While the Sharks have plenty of talent across the field, the likes of Viliame Kikau and James Fisher-Harris will lead a forward assault for Penrith that should lay the platform for Nathan Cleary to work his magic closer to the line.

After a few quiet weeks, Kikau was more involved against the Warriors and appears on the verge of a big game, while FisherHarris is as consistent as an old car that starts every time – he just does the job, no matter what’s put in front of him.

Expect Brian To’o to be a late inclusion and add some flair out wide, too.

I can’t see Penrith getting beaten here – not with Cronulla’s record against top eight teams and the Panthers’ current confidence levels.

Keep the history coming, boys.

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10 James Fisher-Harris

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2 Josh Mansour

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3 Tyrone May

12 Liam Martin

3 Josh Dugan

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4 Stephen Crichton

13 Isaah Yeo

4 Jesse Ramien

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6 Jarome Luai

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anthers halfback Nathan Cleary has thrown his support behind skipper James Tamou in his quest for a new deal at Penrith beyond this season.

The 31-year-old is off-contract at season’s end with several NRL and Super League clubs lining up to have a crack at the 2015 Cowboys Premiership winner.

Extra Time understands the Panthers have tabled Tamou a one- year deal for 2021, but the accomplished prop is after a multi-year offer.

Speaking with Extra Time, Cleary said Tamou’s leadership on and off the field has gone to another level this season.

“I think Jimmy is so well respected around here, all the boys love him and he’s kind of like the dad of the group,” he said.

“I think his footy’s gone to another level this year as well, and he’s really grown into that captaincy role.”

Tamou was awarded the captaincy at Penrith early last season and has been one of the club’s star forwards on the field – winding back the clock to his days at the Cowboys.

Cleary said every player at the Panthers would love to see him re-signed.

“Jimmy leads by example every week, he works so hard and, as I said, is very well respected,” he said.

“I think everyone would love for him to get a new deal, but we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.”

After being pestered about his future since the pre-season, Tamou said he’s put contract talks on the back burner while Penrith continue their impressive run to the Finals.

“I’ve sort of left it at the moment, I do this around contract time – I take the backseat and let my manager handle it,” Tamou said.

“At the moment my wife and manager are talking and once everything is all sorted, they will come and speak to me.

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“I’m just happy to be playing some alright footy. It’s a weird time right now with COVID and the situation is a bit different.

“I’ve got some friends who aren’t as lucky and are unable to get new contracts, so I’m just happy to be in that position.”

If Tamou’s four- year run at Penrith is over come October, he’d love to go out a Premiership winner for the second time in his 12-year career.

Tamou believes last year’s struggles at the foot of the Mountains have been the

catalyst for the side’s scintillating form in 2020, which sees them leading the competition.

“We weren’t good enough to make the top eight last year and that hurt a lot of us,” he said.

“What happened last year has had a lot to do with this year and the way we faced the pre- season and the majority of the season.

“Just unearthing some of the talent here at Penrith has been unreal and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

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2020 is almost unprecedented, we’ve witnessed four given their marching orders and another is beyond shaky.

Dean Pay seemed to live with the threat of dismissal ever since taking over from Des Hasler at Canterbury. From day one the club made it clear there would be no movement in the salary cap to buy players until 2021 yet he is punted in 2020.

In the meantime he had to deal with losing the Morris twins, David Klemmer, Moses Mbye, Josh Reynolds and Aaron Woods. He deals with all the salary cap pain and never has the chance to put his own stamp on the side. Can he coach or not? No one can really judge because he certainly didn’t have the cattle, but while he didn’t have star players, his side was rarely embarrassed on the scoreboard. To me that tells me he can coach a little at least. The Doggies then employ a coach who’d been effectively sacked from his last first grade position at Manly, Trent Barrett.

Paul Green did what no other coach had done at the Cowboys, he won a Premiership. A few years later he takes a side that scraped into the eight because of other bizarre results on the final day of the season and against the odds they make it all the way to the Grand Final. Doesn’t sound like a bloke who is a bad coach.

Stephen Kearney’s dismissal from the Warriors appears to be the harshest this season. He had to look after a squad of players who are forced to live in another country indefinitely and he seemed to have them playing well. Yet he was sacked? Why? Yes he hasn’t had success with them, but he didn’t have success at Parramatta either, he was fired from that job also, so why was he employed in the first place?

Paul McGregor and St George Illawarra came to an agreement for him to walk away, so effectively sacked. He’d only won one Finals game during his tenure so, based on performance, his dismissal seems fair. The word was he’d lost the support of senior players. So how on earth did they beat Parramatta in his final game and why were tears being shed in the dressing room when Cameron McInnes presented him with his jersey?

The Dragons are tipped to appoint another former player in Dean Young as coach. Dean could well be a brilliant coach on the rise, but other ‘old boy’ coaches at the Dragons – Mary McGregor, Steve Price and Nathan Brown – have all been sacked. Doesn’t that tell the management something?

Penrith is now proof sacking a coach isn’t always the answer. Ivan Cleary was sacked because he needed a rest, he’s back now and the Panthers are on top of the table!

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The NRL must be commended for its swift response to the racial abuse directed at Panthers star Brent Naden at Central Coast Stadium last Friday night. Head office released a statement at 7.52pm last Friday, just minutes after the game had concluded, while Acting CEO Andrew Abdo made himself available to the media the next day. The NRL has often been criticised for sitting on its hands when major issues erupt but this time they were straight onto it.

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The NRL was very quiet on Manly coach Des Hasler’s press conference following last Sunday’s game against Newcastle, despite comments about referee Ashley Klein. “Ashley found an 11-3 penalty count. That would be my only gripe. 11-3 against. Yeah, it kind of kept them in the game,” Hasler said. “Maybe [head of refereeing] Bernie Sutton could do a review of Ashley and his penalties there.” Hasler went on to say he was only joking. Maybe that’s where Ivan Cleary went wrong last week – he just needed to say what he wanted to say, follow it up with an “only joking” clarification and he would have avoided a $20,000 fine. In all seriousness, the NRL needs to fix this. It’s either OK to talk about referees or it isn’t.

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I hear local cafes are getting a solid workout from Penrith’s administration staff, with players taking over the kitchen and dining areas of the Rugby League Academy. It means those in the dirty zone – ie, outside of the bubble – can’t use those facilities while restrictions remain in force. Given players are restricted in where they can and can’t go, it’s a sacrifice other staff are obviously happy to make.

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Talking of the bubble, journalists still aren’t allowed to interview players and coaches in- person, which means Zoom press conferences remain the order of the day. On Monday, Channel 7’s Michelle Bishop was ‘on location’ in her car when her interview with Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary took a bizarre twist. A homeless man knocked on the window of her Range Rover and asked for $10.

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The Bulldogs’ decision to drop Dallin Watene-Zelezniak from first grade last weekend didn’t go unnoticed by Penrith officials. Last year Penrith coach Ivan Cleary said the club and DWZ were on “different paths”, most likely pointing to the winger’s desire to play fullback. I’m also told Watene- Zelezniak was left disappointed by the sex tape scandal that

The NRL is unlikely to dump the scrum next year, with ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys now toning down his language in regards to what the game plans to do with them in 2021. A few weeks ago V’landys said it was time to either remove the scrum entirely, or fix the mess they’ve become. It would appear the NRL will opt for the latter, with new guidelines set to be released for next season. One possibility that’s already been floated is that only forwards will be able to pack into a scrum.

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rocked the club’s pre- season last year.

Whatever the case, things appear to have taken a wrong turn for the 25-year-old and he’ll be hoping he can get back into favour when new coach Trent Barrett arrives.

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A number of loyal Panthers fans travelled to Gosford last Friday night to watch the side take on the Warriors. I’m told some fans were refused entry to Central Coast Leagues Club because they were from Coronavirus ‘hot spots’. Those who did attend the game braved cold and wet conditions at the match to witness club

history be made thanks to Penrith’s ninth straight win.

The NRL is working out how best to promote its Finals series and Grand Final this year. It’s unlikely traditional Finals photo shoots and media opportunities will take place given current COVID-19 restrictions and the even stricter rules governing players. It’s a ‘play it by ear’ scenario for NRL officials but they’re working on contingency plans to promote the Finals as well as the upcoming State of Origin series to ensure rugby league gets as much attention as possible during what will be a busy sporting period.

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Happy birthday to Brian To’o who turned 22 this week. He’s tipped to return from injury against the Sharks on Friday.

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11

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3

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176

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9

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5

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198

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9

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5

0

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213

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Knights

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8

1

5

0

305

232

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17

7

Sharks

14

8

0

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0

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306

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16

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Rabbitohs

14

8

0

6

0

309

256

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6

0

8

0

314

301

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6

0

8

0

237

287

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Dragons

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5

0

9

0

262

290

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5

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201

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4

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10

0

202

367

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3

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11

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374

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3

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11

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186

437

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12

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f the NSW Blues side was picked this week, I have no doubt at least five Penrith players would make the team.

Let’s go through the obvious ones first. Nathan Cleary would be a lay down misere for halfback, while hooker Api Koroisau would edge out Blues incumbent Damien Cook who has struggled badly for form this season.

Meanwhile, Isaah Yeo has done more than enough to grab a back-row spot and has been on NSW coach Brad Fittler’s radar for quite some time now.

The fourth Panther selected would be centre Stephen Crichton, yes he’s a relative rookie but has already scored 12 tries this season and is currently second on the NRL top tryscorers list. If there’s a better centre out there I’m yet to see him.

Finally, my smoky for a bench spot or even as 18th man would have to be backrower Liam Martin. Martin’s game has come on in leaps and bounds, and the 23-year-old runs like a bull at a gate and has plenty of mongrel about him.

How many players the Panthers finally contribute to Fittler’s Blues team in November will obviously depend on injuries and how far the team can go at the business end of the season.

Maybe five is being conservative.

What caught my eye last week...

The sick and sorry sight of the once powerful Broncos letting the Raiders

virtually run over the top of them in the second half last week. It’s not even funny anymore, if it ever was in the first place.

What game I’m looking forward to...

Still four points out of the Top 8 the Tigers will have tougher opposition this week to beat if they still want to play in the Finals, which begin in just five weeks’ time. Their opponents, the Roosters, on the other hand have more injuries than a M*A*S*H unit and if they lose this one, are in danger of slipping out of the Top 4.

My tips for the week...

Eels, Panthers, Dragons, Raiders, Roosters, Rabbitohs, Warriors, Knights.

The final word...

I have to agree with sentiments expressed by Penrith legend Ryan Girdler on radio station Triple M when he said that the thugs who allegedly racially vilified Panthers winger Brent Naden need to be educated as well as being banned from ever attending another NRL game.

The NRL run several educational programs for players and officials which centre around the topic of racism, with former Indigenous star Preston Campbell being a key speaker.

Maybe he could teach these ‘young men’ a thing or two which will make them think twice before mouthing off racial taunts ever again.

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strange year is about to get a whole lot stranger for NRL fans.

You’re about to watch the first Finals Series since 1991 that doesn’t – that’s right DOES NOT – include a team from Queensland. That year, the Sunshine State’s only team, Brisbane, finished 9th.

Since then the Broncos have been regular finalists, while Gold Coast and North Queensland have joined the competition to multiply Queensland’s chances of having a team to follow through September.

In 2016, they were all there!

Fast forward to Round 15, 2020, and if it wasn’t for Canterbury, they’d be the bottom three sides.

Between them, they have only one win since July 11 – Gold Coast against North Queensland on August 9.

Last Saturday they all went down on the same day. This weekend, against St George Illawarra (Brisbane), Canberra (Gold Coast) and Newcastle (North Queensland) a win is far from guaranteed.

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David Fifita, Herman Ese’ese and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui will bolster an already promising forward pack. Corey Thompson has added depth to the backs.

Mature age newcomer Jamal Fogarty has helped Ash Taylor look his best in a long time. AJ Brimson has always looked an exceptional talent at the back. They have a

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Melbourne, and rejuvenate himself for a final 12-24 months on the field with a new challenge in different surrounds?

Gold Coast already appear close to having a Top 8 roster for next season. To be Top 4, they might need a few more pieces. There would be none bigger for on- field performance or off- field culture than C. Smith.

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fter seven years Australian rock royalty, Eskimo Joe, are back with new music.

The ARIA Awa rd-w in n ing band’s new single ‘Say Something’ comes with a strong message behind it.

Lead vocalist Kav Temperley said the song that says it all in the title was inspired by the current state of the world.

“The song was initially inspired by climate change and children being activists making people sit up and pay attention to this important issue,” Kav told the Weekender.

“Then with everything that has happened in 2020 it evolved into a more general statement of what it means to be a humanitarian when the world is at a precipice moment.”

With the band spending the last few years touring together and working on their own creative projects, Kav said it made making new music together a special process.

“Being a band for over 20 years meant when we got together in the studio it felt like no time had passed but we didn’t feel like we had anything to prove like when we were on the continuous treadmill of

recording. This is also one of the only things we are now doing this year due to Coronavirus, so it meant it got a lot more of our attention,” he said.

Kav said the band is proud of the song and what the catchy lyrical tune means.

“We have spent most of our life writing songs about where love went wrong but we are now happy and have families, so we are thinking about the world our kids are growing up in,” he said.

“It is making a statement and saying something different, which we have never said before, which is super exciting for us.”

Back in the swing of making new music, Kav said the group hopes to put more music out for their devout fan base and new listeners in 2020.

“We definitely want to make more music together but at the moment Joel is stuck in Victoria, so we are doing Zoom jams,” he said.

“We wont jump in to do a full album, we will take it one song at a time. We’re hoping to release one by the end of the year but at the moment it is a waiting game.”

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While the first verse was written back in 2018 it was not completed until early this year. In that time Leaving Lennox played a string of festivals and shows throughout Tennessee, Illinois, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Texas.

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With their previous two singles ‘Old Love’ and ‘Weren’t Looking For’ accumulating over 120,000 streams on Spotify, the pair wanted to make sure their latest work was perfect. They made sure the lyrics and melodies created a subtle build to bring the track to life.

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Michael Polish’s action movie ‘Force of Nature’ is more of a disaster than the hurricane it centres around.

A police officer (Emile Hirsh) and his new partner (Stephanie Cayo) are trying to help a doctor (Kate Bosworth) evacuate her cranky ex- cop father (Mel Gibson) from his apartment as a hurricane threatens Puerto Rico. An unexpected battle begins when they face a gang of thieves who have planned a heist on the building.

The overall premise of the movie is fine and it has a good cast, but the storyline is an issue. There are too many implausible points thrown into

the script, such as a tiger being kept in a cupboard or a love interest starting in the middle of a shootout. The dialogue in the side plots didn’t make sense, it seemed pointless in between the action scenes.

While Mel Gibson didn’t have as much screen time as the other main characters, he was the one that managed to ensure the film wasn’t a total loss. He provides some humour and old school action, even though this is a B-grade movie for him.

The film clearly knows how silly it is, and is playing on a ‘so bad it’s good’ vibe, but it still lacks any real punch.

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The album is very much a break- up record, with plenty of material garnered from the end of Ell’s relationship with radio presenter Bobby Bones.

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Creativity and spirituality are highlighted this week as Neptune links up with artistic and romantic Venus. It’s also a terrific time to express your Good Samaritan side as you nurse a family member, support a friend in need, do some volunteer work or lend a helping hand in your local community. As Mother Teresa said: “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving”.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Are you feeling rather restless? Are you sitting around berating the world for not being the way you want it to be? It’s time for Rams to venture into brand new territory, as Mars charges through your sign.

But Saturn squares Mars on Monday so don’t be too hasty. Learn to make frustration your friend! Feisty spontaneity must be tempered with a pinch of patience and a dollop of discrimination.

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This week Uranus, Jupiter and Neptune increase enthusiasm, boost creativity and activate your aspirational side. So it’s a good week to dream big dreams and take plenty of positive action. Even in tough times – nothing ventured; nothing gained! Be inspired by Swedish movie star Ingrid Bergman (who was born on August 29, 1917). “I don’t regret a thing I’ve done. I only regret the things I didn’t do”.

The Sun and Mercury highlight your domestic zone so you could entertain at home, buy or sell real estate, move house, get a new housemate or renovate your place to make more living space.

Don’t let a slap-dash approach trip you up though! You’re also keen to help a family member in a practical and hands-on way.

As Mother Teresa said: “Love begins by taking care of the ones at home”.

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The Sun and Mercury highlight your domestic zone so you could entertain at home, buy or sell real estate, move house, get a new housemate or renovate your place to make more living space.

Don’t let a slap-dash approach trip you up though! You’re also keen to help a family member in a practical and hands-on way.

As Mother Teresa said: “Love begins by taking care of the ones at home”.

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With Mercury and the Sun stimulating your self-sabotage zone, are you being your own worst enemy? Is the only person undermining your efforts actually you? Stop trying to please everyone and instead, start focusing on what matters for your future health, wealth and happiness. As Florence Welch said: “You should have high expectations for yourself, and others should come second.”

Scorpios can be strong, sexy, passionate, powerful, resilient and resourceful.

You’re also pretty good at holding grudges against other people, but then the only person who actually ends up hurting is you. So make it a priority to forgive and forget. Your motto for the moment is from birthday great, nun and missionary Mother Teresa: “If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive”.

Uranus sends an unexpected opportunity your way involving work, career, money or business. Just make sure you are smart enough to recognise it when it materialises, and enterprising enough to utilise it for maximum benefit. You’re feeling impatient but slow and steady wins the race at the moment Lions. With Saturn slowing things down in your daily life, it will take a while to reach your goals.

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

The Sun and Mercury are moving through your sign, so it’s time to be efficient and engaging. Confidence is the rocket fuel that will take you where you want to go.

But don’t just focus on facts, figures and the minutiae of daily life. Strive to expand your creative horizons as you do your best to make the world a better place. As Mother Teresa said: “The world is hungry not only for food, but also for beauty”.

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Are you feeling bored with the daily grind? Seek out stimulating people this week as you shake up your usual routine, celebrate your versatility and do something wildly different. Avoid taking on too much on Tuesday and Wednesday though, when your generous nature and good intentions could eclipse your ability to deliver. The best day of the week is Saturday.

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When it comes to a personal project, creative idea, domestic problem or family matter, things will be very frustrating. As Warren Buffett said: “I’ve had periods of my life when I’ve had a bundle of ideas come along, and I’ve had long dry spells”.

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The biggest factor in developing Achilles tendinopathy is an individual’s training load being larger than the individual’s capacity. Regular gym fanatics who have focused on resistance training then decide to run 10km, purely because that was their only option for exercise during isolation are a great example of this.

The Achilles, being the tendon that attaches our calf muscle to our heel bone is often placed under stress through running due to reduced tissue capacity of these calf muscles – tissue capacity involving weak and tight calves!

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The safer options will most likely result in less wealth at retirement, however, provide more certainty in the short-term.

This is a desirable outcome for many clients. Others are comfortable with risk and would prefer the higher balance.

The best news I have for clients that are already well on track is that we are able to direct some of their income or assets to achieving their other goals. This could be something like, an improved ongoing lifestyle, a new car, an overseas holiday or something else fun!

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ost of us know only too well the much-visited New South Wales premier wine region of the Hunter Valley. Not only is it a frequented destination for many Australians, it is also highly rated by connoisseurs of the passionate plonk from all over the world. However, there is another valley just a cork’s throw from the Hunter that begs for your attention.

Wollombi Valley has been the focal point of many over the centuries. Prior to European settlement it was an area of great importance to the coastal Aboriginal peoples that gave it the name Wollombi which translates to “meeting place” or “meeting place of the waters”. Thankfully today there are still around 300 significant Aboriginal sites in the surrounding Yengo National Park.

Some of these sites date back over 13,000 years and are accessible by driving and walking trails. Early European settlers have also left their mark, ever present in the region’s many sandstone buildings and remnants of the original convict-built Great North Road. I suggest a stroll along the historic village walk or maybe the convict trail as a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors and soak up some of the surrounding history.

The village itself is certainly quaint but has loads to engage and entertain you while meandering around the historic edifices which now house cafes, bric-a-brac, gifts and clothing options. You also have to visit the “world famous” Wollombi Tavern that is an exploit all of its own. Beware, the weekends are a hive of activity and a mid-week visit would serve you very well.

Wollombi and the surrounds also have

their share of wineries for you to call on. While they may not have the publicity or marketing machines that draw the throngs to the Hunter, Wollombi has a number of small boutique wineries that deserve a little of your love. Wollombi Wines, Finch Lane and Undercliff Winery are a few you may choose to frequent. You may be surprised at the quality on offer.

I visited Stonehurst. Owned and operated by the Heslop family, Stonehurst is just a few minutes from Wollombi Village itself, down Wollombi Road.

“SOME OF THESE SITES DATE BACK OVER 13,000 YEARS” An easy couple of hours were spent here strolling through the vineyards, getting the rundown on the history of the property and the appropriate tasting in the sandstone cellar door. The 2017 Shiraz was a highlight for me.

You should also investigate and maybe have a little sustenance at the Great Northern Trading Post. Established way back in 1879 in the enchanting hamlet of Laguna, which sits under a 10- minute drive from the village of Wollombi itself, it still boasts that rustic charm that often makes a property special. It is really the ‘little bit of eve-

rything’ in Laguna and features a small general store, a bar with draught beers on tap, coffee and café delights seven days a week. Rosa’s restaurant is open Friday and Saturday nights providing tasteful meals featuring the best local offerings and some live music to boot. There is also some of the best local harvest available on site from the delightful Razza at Laguna Village Providores! Seriously great produce.

There are a few terrific choices when it comes to somewhere to lay your hat and call home here in the ‘other valley’. Couples Retreats, BnB’s, Guesthouses and Campgrounds abound. I had the pleasure of settling myself into a very inviting property located less than 2km south of the village itself.

Arcadian Retreat owners Justine and Jayson McDonald have made this patch of historic New South Wales country such an inviting experience to appreciate. Covering 110 acres, it is a combination of grazing land, cleared green space and woodlands that include some relatively easy and peaceful bushwalking breaks. Giving the property their own personal touch since taking ownership just two years ago, Arcadian Retreat is set up to cater to a range of options.

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Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection which can be spread among animals, in several ways, but most commonly through rat urine that finds its way into local waterways. The disease is relatively rare in Australia, found mostly in rural areas that are warm and moist, such as north- eastern NSW and Queensland. But recently leptospirosis – or lepto as it is also known – has killed a number of pet dogs around Surry Hills, Redfern and Darlinghurst, in the middle of Sydney.

There are no specific symptoms associated with leptospirosis. Often dogs and cats that have contracted the disease are off- colour, lethargic and have lost their appetite.

In more serious cases, pets will suffer from vomiting, diarrhoea or seizures, while owners may be able to notice jaun-

dice or yellow discolouration in the animal’s gums, eyes and skin.

Vets can arrange a specific test to check for leptospirosis if they are suspicious of contamination. Affected animals are put in isolation and given strong antibiotics which can reduce the risk of the disease spreading. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be passed on to humans. People at risk generally have close contact with animals or are exposed to water, mud, soil, or vegetation contaminated with animal urine.

The good news is that there are vaccinations available for dogs to prevent this disease. If you are in an at- risk area, the advice is to talk with the veterinarians at Greencross Vets about vaccinating against the disease. A routine annual C7 vaccination will cover Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Kennel Cough, Leptospirosis and Coronavirus.

Penrith pet owners shouldn’t be too worried about the outbreak but should make themselves familiar with the disease’s signs and symptoms so they can act quickly if they think their pet is infected.

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Although Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the government has found no evidence to suggest that banning the popular short-video app is necessary, he urged people to exercise their own judgment when it comes to their personal data.

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Facebook-owned Instagram has launched its own video feature called Reels to compete with the popular platform, TikTok. According to Instagram’s announcement, Reels is “a new way to

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Local women are being reminded about the allfemale rideshare app that is proving popular in the local area.

Shebah is an alternative to taxis, Uber and Ola, but has only female drivers.

Penrith resident and Shebah Regional Leader for NSW in western Sydney, Adriana Verdejo (pictured), said women’s safety is priority for the rideshare service that has around 10 female drivers in the Penrith LGA.

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“Nearly every woman has felt unsafe walking on a dark street or catching public transport in case they meet someone who has bad intentions, so our aim is to make these ladies feel comfortable while also providing a great job for females,” she said.

“I am a mother of three daughters and a step mum of two girls, so I thought it was an excellent idea to ensure they are safe when they are getting places.”

Ms Verdejo, who has

been a driver with the company for over two years, said she would encourage women to take advantage of the benefits if they need to travel.

“We are the only ride share that can legally have minors on-board by themselves as we all have working with children checks,” she said.

“We also have various baby and car seats to help mothers, we take pets and are fold down wheelchair accessible.”

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Local Penrith customers helped Petbarn Penrith Coreen Avenue raise over $7,249 towards the annual appeal that will help cover the costs of breeding, training and caring for Seeing Eye Dogs.

Thanks to the local community, 15 Seeing Eye Dogs puppies will be able to commence their two- year training process.

Well done to all who donated.

BILL HELP NEW APP HELPS WITH COSTS Endeavour Energy has launched a new power app to help customers reduce their electricity bills.

HomeSaver, which is part of Endeavour Energy’s PowerSavers suite, is designed to assist people keep their electricity bills in check and be rewarded for their efforts.

It includes a variety of challenges designed to save bill costs with coaching tips, polls and quizzes to help customers understand their bills and use.

SES ISSUES FLOOD WARNINGS The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has launched phase two of the ‘Floods. The Risk is Real.’ campaign for the Hawkesbury - Nepean Valley.

NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York said that wetter conditions and the recent February flood event highlight the importance of being prepared for floods in the valley.

“This public safety campaign is a timely reminder of the significant flood risk in this valley,” Commissioner York said.

The second phase of this public safety campaign includes a direct mail out to suburbs that are impacted by a 1 in 500 chance per year flood, as well as print and digital advertising.

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Penrith City Council’s annual Trees for Dad community tree planting event is back for its second year.

Create a living legacy for your dad and give back to nature on Sunday, September 6 at Trinity Drive Reserve in Cambridge Gardens by registering for your 30-minute planting session by emailing bushcare@penrith.city.

Penrith Council’s Bushcare team have implemented a COVID- 19 safe plan to ensure all participants adhere to social distancing guidelines.

“Planting a tree is such a simple gesture to honour your dad and can be a very positive and meaningful experience to share with family and friends on Father’s Day,” Mayor Ross Fowler said.

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The new St Marys Toastmasters Club invites residents to its open house to meet members and listen to special guest speaker, Tom McDonald, talk about the importance of Toastmasters for learning communication skills for today’s changing world.

“Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” said Jason Cornelius, Club Sponsor and Mentor.

After hearing from Mr McDonald, members and guests will enjoy a regular Toastmasters meeting that will include prepared speeches, Table Topics (impromptu speaking) and evaluations.

It is at St Marys Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday, September 1 from 7.15pm to 8.45pm. For more information, email Jason at stmarystoastmastersclub@ gmail.com.

THE SHOW MUST GO ON AS PIPPIN CONFIRMED FOR RUN AT THE LYRIC Producers John Frost and Suzanne Jones have confirmed a major production of ‘Pippin’ will open at the Lyric Theatre at The Star in November.

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The GWS Giants will wear a special Indigenous jersey this weekend.

fter posting their equal lowest score in club history last week, life doesn’t get any easier for the GWS Giants this Sunday when they battle the high-flying West Coast Eagles in Perth.

Last week GWS’ Finals hopes took a real hit after the Sydney Swans, who sit well below the Giants on the AFL ladder, embarrassed their crosstown rivals 66-25.

The heavy loss booted the Giants out of the all- important top eight with just six games remaining before the post-season.

Speaking with the media on Tuesday, Giants veteran Heath Shaw said the Swans came to play and his side simply didn’t.

“Credit where credit is due, the Swans were very good and probably played their best game of the year and they did that for all four quarters,” he said.

“We just couldn’t break them and we didn’t have anything to counter them.

“We understand what we dished up last week wasn’t good enough, it’s not the style that we play and it’s disappointing for us as a team.”

The last time the Giants scored 25 points in a game was the 2019 AFL Grand Final loss to Richmond.

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The AFL’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and their contribution to Australian Football.

For the first time in club history, the Giants will don an Indigenous jumper designed by one of their own players.

Young Giants forward and WhadjukBallardong Noongar man, Bobby Hill, designed the jersey that will be worn in the Round 13 game against West Coast.

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Shaw said this weekend’s blockbuster will be a “huge test” for his “inconsistent” side.

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The lethal fast bowler will return for her second stint in the lime green after taking 10 wickets at an economy of 5.88 last season.

The 31- year- old, who was recently named Cricket South Africa’s Women’s T20 International Cricketer of the Year, said she feels “on top of her game right now”.

“In the WBBL, you’re playing with a lot of experienced players and against some of the best in the world, so it’s a great challenge,” Ismail said.

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and then obviously we slacked a bit, but I think the experience and the way we went about playing our game was really good.

I thoroughly enjoyed it and hopefully we can get some more success this year.”

Thunder coach Trevor Griffin said Ismail’s competitiveness and experience will be of huge benefit to his side.

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“With Alex Blackwell and Rene Farrell retiring at the end of last season, the experience that Shabnim brings is vitally important to help our younger players develop.”

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The Thunder missed out on a Finals berth last season, winning just five games.

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ong- time Penrith District Netball Association (PDNA) President Joy Gillett said her recent NSW Community Sports Awards nomination was a “team effort”.

Last week Gillett was one of four people from around the state nominated for the Community Sport Administrator of the Year award for her services to netball over the past 12 months.

The NSW Community Sports Awards, which are run by Sport NSW each year, recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of volunteer workforces.

Gillett, who received an OAM in 2011, said she was shocked when she discovered she was in the running for the prestigious award.

“I was certainly surprised and I was also a little bit taken aback because normally you get wind of something like this, but I was totally unaware,” she told the Weekender.

Gillett has been President of the PDNA for the past decade and prior to that was

Secretary of the association for 12 years.

Whilst proud of her nomination, Gillett said it shouldn’t just be about her but the entire Committee at Penrith.

“I feel I would be so much happier if it went to the Committee I work with rather than just me, I’m just one part of 15 people who do this,” she said.

“I think the Committee deserves the recognition for the work they put in. It’s been a very stable Committee for three or four years now and I don’t want to take any credit, it’s a joint effort from a lot of people.”

When the Awards are finally presented later this year, Gillett will be up against three other women for Community Sport Administrator of the Year including Judo’s Lisa Lee, Football’s Laura Ranger and Softball’s Aimee Sutton.

With the Coronavirus wreaking havoc on the sporting landscape in 2020, Gillett said there hasn’t been a tougher season to be a part of.

“This has been the most challenging season of all my involvement, it’s been a very difficult six months,” she said.

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COVID crisis claims Netball State Titles Story continued from » p. 68 “Regrettably the time has come for us to concede that this won’t be possible. It goes without saying that this was not a decision taken lightly and we feel deeply sorry for those who had been planning for, and working so hard towards this year’s event, but we look forward to 2021 with renewed hope and will focus all our efforts on that going forward.”

Speaking with the Weekender, PDNA President Joy Gillett said she was devastated for the players who won’t be able showcase their skills on the big stage.

“After 12 months of planning, training and hard work, we will not have the opportunity to defend the three hard won but well- deserved titles from 2019,” she said.

“Our 2020 13s, 14s and 17s teams were so much looking forward to defending the State Championship titles they won last year, but sadly this will not happen. It is such a shame and so disappointing.”

Gillett said it was a just as disappointing that PDNA would no longer be hosting part of this year’s Junior State Titles at Jamison Park as well.

“But we will move forward and begin planning for 2021 and look forward to another opportunity,” she said.

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he next crop of potential cricket stars, club officials and spectators can look forward to the best season of cricket yet, with upgrades to improve Rance Oval in Werrington underway.

The $585,000 upgrade includes the expansion of the existing amenity building to provide player showers, an umpire change room, and club and canteen storage.

A new automatic irrigation system was already installed in May, while the project will also deliver new accessible toilets to the site.

The upgrades were jointly funded

by Penrith Council and through grants awarded by the NSW Government ICC World T20 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund, Cricket NSW and Penrith Cricket Club.

Mayor Ross Fowler said Rance Oval is a wonderful asset for local cricket teams and the work to improve the site will be welcomed by clubs and players alike.

“These upgrades will directly benefit our junior and senior representative

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler at Rance Oval in Werrington. cricket players who meet and compete at this oval each week and will hopefully encourage more people to get involved in the sport,” he said.

“Of course, we know it is not just sporting clubs who use this oval. The community will also benefit year-round, and I look forward to seeing families and groups of friends getting active at the improved facilities.”

The NSW ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Legacy Fund will deliver up to $6 million to cricket clubs and councils to support the growth in cricket participation.

Penrith Cricket Club President Paul Goldsmith said the investment in Rance Oval was a great outcome for the cricket community and thanked Council, the NSW Government and Cricket NSW for their support.

“The Penrith Cricket Club is excited to see the development of Rance Oval near its completion,” he said.

“The investment in the ground and change room facilities will make Rance Oval one of the best cricket grounds in the wider area.”

It’s due for completion in October.

Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith’s long winning streak has finally been snapped, defeated by the Blacktown Storm 86-73 in Round 6 of Waratah 1 Youth Men competition. Jasper Rentoy led the way for the losing team, scoring a team-high 15 points. Kevin Achampong was also strong adding 14 points to his name.

This Saturday night Penrith will look to bounce back when they face competition leaders Central Coast at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium.

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AFL: The Penrith Rams have recovered from last week’s defeat, smashing the South West Sydney Magpies 82-25 in Round 5 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Mitchell Stevens was a beast for the Rams, booting a whopping six goals in the contest.

Penrith will look for back to back wins when they face the Parramatta Goannas this Saturday afternoon at Gipps Rd Oval. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes are enjoying a strong run of form, belting Sydney University 75-7 in Round 5 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Ramette Claire Manuel led the way for her side, booting three goals in the 68-point win. This Saturday morning Penrith will aim for three on the trot when they travel to Fairfax Reserve to battle the Camden Cats.

RUGBY: The Penrith Emus have gone down to new competition leaders Randwick 59-3 in Round 5 of the Shute Shield. Flyhalf Dean Blore kicked a penalty goal for his side in the 56-point hiding. Penrith will return home this

Saturday afternoon when they take on seventh-placed Warringah at Nepean Rugby Park.

SUPER NETBALL: Giants Netball and the Queensland Firebirds have played out a thrilling 61-all draw in Round 4 of the Super Netball competition. The Giants led 47-44 at three-quarter time before the Firebirds clawed their way back in the fourth to even things up.

The Giants will take on the Melbourne Vixens this Sunday afternoon at USC Stadium.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team remain winless after a month of competition, thumped by GWS Fury 61-38 in Round 4 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team are celebrating their first win of the season, defeating GWS Fury 47-42. Both teams will take on the Manly Warringah Sapphires in Round 5.

SPORT: The Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) are on the hunt for young athletes from western Sydney to join their various development programs for 2020/21. WSAS are looking for athletes from the following sports: Cycling, Triathlon, Softball, Golf, AFLW, Netball and Netball Umpiring.

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he Penrith District Netball Association (PDNA) is feeling “devastated” after Netball NSW cancelled the 2020 Junior and Senior State Titles.

Due to concern relating to the potential community spread of COVID-19, Netball NSW received advice from NSW Health to “avoid large, inter-regional championships”.

As a result, Netball NSW determined that it would be irresponsible to proceed with the State Titles at this time.

In 2020, six Associations, including Penrith District, were due to host the 2020 Junior State Titles from October 3-5, while four other Associations were set to welcome the Seniors on the same weekend.

Netball NSW CEO Carolyn Campbell said the health of the wider community had to come first in 2020.

“Players, coaches, umpires, officials and parents would all be well aware that Netball NSW has held on to the hope of conducting the State Titles in 2020, maintaining an air of positivity that the re-scheduled October dates would enable the competitions to proceed,” she said.

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Penrith District won’t be able to defend its Junior and Senior State Titles this year.

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