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THE HEARTBEAT OF PENRITH
MINISTER AYRES State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres says he’s “humbled” by his promotion to the Ministry in Barry O’Farrell’s Government. He was sworn in as Fair Trading Minister on Monday and will also be the Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney. “I live and breathe western Sydney,” Mr Ayres said. He replaces Chris Hartcher in the Ministry.
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Good riddance Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies with residents and shopkeepers on Tuesday, announcing the relocation of the methadone clinic on Queen Street. Photo: Melinda Jane.
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Tanya Davies kicks methadone clinic out of St Marys
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headache for business owners, unsightly for commuters, a deterrent to shoppers and an inconvenience for patients. But not anymore – the methadone clinic on Queen Street, St Marys has been given its marching orders. A congregation of local St Marys residents and business owners cheered in celebration when Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies, announced on Tuesday that the St Marys methadone clinic would be relocated to Mt Druitt Hospital campus. She said that the methadone clinic was one of the
driving issues that led to her decision to run for State Government in 2011 and now her biggest election commitment has been fulfil led. “I remember when I was on Council in 2008 that the methadone clinic was an issue, but one not able to be dealt with by Penrith Council,” she said. “It was one of the key reasons I decided to run for the State election in 2011 and promised the electorate that my top priority would be to have the methadone clinic relocated.” With 48 per cent of the clinic’s patients residing in Mt Druitt, Mrs Davies said that a new facility, to be purpose built, will better cater for patients’ needs. “I always said from the beginning that we had to
care as much for the patients as the concerns of local businesses and by having the methadone clinic at the hospital, the patients will have greater access to a range of services,” Mrs Davies said. St Clair resident, Peter Kish, has been living in the area since 1951 and hopes that the removal of the clinic will return the centre to its former glory. “St Marys was a beautiful town but I remember 20 years ago when the clinic opened and we have watched the street decline. It will be fantastic for young school children walking to the trains, shoppers and businesses,” he said. Construction of the new clinic has already been put to tender. It will open next year.
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From dolls and Lego to a new generation of iPads and laptops – Santa’s seen it all
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e all know that being Santa Claus is a tough gig – he simply can’t be everywhere at once no matter how magical he is. That’s why he calls on people like Dennis Stubbings, who ‘helps’ Santa Claus at Westfield Penrith. In fact, the 64-year-old has been Santa’s special helper for an incredible 24 years… In your 24 years as Santa Claus, have you ever missed a year? Never. I’ve done jobs all over Sydney as well as had work offered to me in Queensland and even Dubai. I’ve even done a number of commercials in my time.
What keeps you in the job for 24 years? The love of children. You get your little pains in the backside sometimes but it’s all part of the fun. In a Santa season that runs from early November to Christmas Eve I’d see around 3,000 children at Westfield Penrith. What made you sign up to be Santa Claus? I was working with a bloke who had a mini circus and they were short of a Santa one day, so they rang me up. It wasn’t worth
much money but they asked me to do it. I was sitting at home and thought I might as well give it a go. It was a three-hour job and now 24 years later I’m still doing it. What qualities do you need to become Santa? You’ve got to be loveable, jolly and well-presented.
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For 1 1 m onths of th e ye ar, D ennis Stubbings is just a n ormal guy walking amongst u s. But wh en D ecember roll s around, he gets that magical call from the North Pole asking for assistance...
What happens at the famous Santa School? We have to go to Santa School every year before we start our run at Westfield. The y teach you the rights and the wrongs as well as the presents kids are after that year. There’s usually about 30 Santas in attendance and they get shipped off to various shopping centres around NSW. Have the rules changed over the 24 years? Yes they have. We’re not allowed to say “Ho, Ho, Ho” now. All we are allowed to say is “Hello, Merry Christmas”. You also can’t pat a child on the head now either. Do you have to know all about the latest toys on the market? These days a lot of kids ask for electronics like iPads, iPods and laptops. 20 years ago they were asking for dolls, trains and Lego. Old Santa’s going to go out of business I think! What about the bizarre present requests? I’ve had a lot of kids ask for things that I’ve never heard of. I just turn around and say to them that I can’t make promises and, if I can’t give them that, I will give them a surprise.
Santa Claus with Maddison and Tallan Wallace. Photo: Melinda Jane.
Any awkward moments during your time helping Santa? Sometimes kids pull my beard off but you’ve just got to sit there and love it. You love every minute of it.
What do you love most about Christmas? The spirit and the joy of it. I really love being Santa. Santa Claus is appearing at Westfield Penrith’s centre court until Christmas Eve.
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he year 1984 was pretty special for the Canterbury Bulldogs – highlighted by their Grand Final win over Parramatta. Th is week, Canterbury took us on a magical trip back in time to 1984, not to the hallow turf of the SCG where they won that premiership, but to the movies, where Footloose just happened to be playing at the same time. In that now famous fl ick starring Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer, a city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned. Dancing banned? Sounds crazy, right? Not so crazy if you’re the Bulldogs circa 2014, who this week caused a stir by announcing that they would overhaul their cheergirls next season, with speculation they may be gone altogether. “We want to go in a more professional direction, where they do more than just dance in revealing outfits,” said Bulldogs CEO Raelene Castle. It says a lot about Ms Castle and the Bulldogs club when she believes that’s all her current crop of cheerleaders do – dance around in revealing outfits. “They’ll also go through an interview, because we want to take this through a more professional evolution,” Ms Castle told the Telegraph. “We probably wouldn’t call them cheerleaders in future... We want them to be ambassadors and have a much greater role in promoting what this club stands for.” You see, this is where I get a little confused about this whole situation. These girls are dancers. If they wanted to be marketing managers, they could apply for such positions at the Bulldogs or at other clubs in the NRL. They are professionals; many striving to have professional, long-term careers in the arts or other areas of dance. Having the credit of being a professional dancer at an NRL club on your resume is not a bad thing – for many, it’s their fi rst opportunity for a paid gig in the dancing industry and an excellent stepping stone. Experience counts in the cut-throat world of dance and the arts. Now the Bulldogs want to take it away because they believe the girls could be better used handing out flyers in full length ball gowns.
OK, so they haven’t said that, but allow me just a little bit of creative licence. Women have more opportunities than ever to be involved in rugby league. Ms Castle herself is an excellent example of a woman grabbing one of the most senior management positions in the game. Women are in key marketing, media and development roles across all NRL clubs, the NRL itself just appointed a woman to head up its communications unit and we will most likely see our fi rst female top grade referee debut in the 2014 season. There’s more female league journalists than ever before (who ironically, cop a harder time from women than men in my experience) and numerous other roles within the code up for grabs. And yes, another opportunity for women comes via the cheerleading squad. Big deal. The more we grow up as a society, the more narrow-minded we become. I’m not defending the cheerleaders on the basis of wanting to see scantily clad girls on the football field – heck, I could take a walk through Westfield on a weekend and see girls in less clothes. I am defending them because I believe that where the Bulldogs have got this wrong is not respecting the work that the cheerleaders currently do. The fact that they are professional dancers has been brushed aside in the excuse of creating a “professional evolution” – and even that is a weak excuse for whatever the next step is, because the current crop of cheerleaders already do more than just “dance in revealing outfits”. On the Bulldogs official website, squad member Caterina says the best part of being a cheerleader is: “Helping out in the community with charity events, cheerleading for my team and interacting with our club’s sponsors, members and fans and having the best seat in the house”. The politically correct amongst us would have us believe that the only purpose cheerleaders serve is to entertain male perves in the ground. And you know what, that may be an unfortunate by-product of their job. But in reality, cheerleaders are professional dancers who exemplify hard work, fitness, self-confidence and determination. They are capable, talented women. In making this move, the Bulldogs are only restricting, not growing, opportunities for women in the game.
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Dear Weekender
It seems Bart Bassett is the dinosaur in the debate regarding the proposed international 24 hour airport at Badgerys Creek. Constructing high polluting industry to create profits for business interests, regardless of the damage to people and environment are neither sophisticated nor desirable. If aeroplanes are as quiet as Mr Bassett suggests then obviously Kingsford-Smith can be used closer to capacity, the hourly cap can be raised and the curfew lifted. Carolyn Wong, Orchard Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NBN joins long list of stuff-u ps
What a classic letter by Ken Myers (Dear Weekender, Western Weekender December 6). He gets 10/10 for passion, vindictiveness and BS. Also, my sympathy to his neighbours and the “sad majority of Australians” of which I am one, “not to give a so called stuff ” about the NBN. I believe the clowns in Canberra he actually refers to are the remnants of the dysfunctional Rudd/Gillard rotating circus, because our elected representative is a class act. While the concept of the NBN is a worthy project, its implementation joins Labor’s other stuff-ups of Pink Batts, Schools BER scheme, the Mining Tax, the Carbon Tax, and the public funding of the Asylum Smuggler program. Rick Putra, Glenmore Park
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Ayres has stopped listening
Stuart Ayres’ comments on the Green Bridge are, at best, deceptive (Bridge backlash, Western Weekender December 6). The only reason the design of this bridge is, as presented, is due to its location that invades the rowing course, a location he proposed and supported without proper consultation to the rowing community or any of the local residents. If the new bridge was aligned adjacent to Victoria Bridge it would not invade the rowing course, the spans of the new bridge could therefore be shorter (in line with the existing Victoria Bridge pylons), the bridge would then be simple, cheap, effective and solve everyone’s issue. Mr Ayres has stopped listening and forgotten who he works for. Gary Clark, Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panthers plan
I note ‘residents can now have their say on the upgrade to Panthers’. What a waste of time this would be as residents who have previously expressed concerns over Panthers’ developments would know. Absolutely futile as this and any other development on this site will happen anyway. Just take a look at the monstrosity now being constructed. What an eyesore that is already and one shudders at the noise it will generate. Don’t worry about the ratepayers. Name and address withheld by request
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he saying goes that the defin ition of stupidity is to do the same thing twice and expect a different result. The previous Government was all about spending. They spent billions on school halls and laptop computers and while these things are useful, all the evidence suggests these measures had no impact on lifting student outcomes. Education is a critical area for the future of our country therefore it’s not surprising there has been a lot of talk lately about the importance of school funding. I have been working through a very complex process since my appointment as Education Minister in September to resolve the many issues left with the previous government’s school funding model. Make no bones about it, it was a mess which we were forced to sort out. Two states and one territory hadn’t signed up and the funding allocated for these states was taken out of the Budget by Labor, meaning from 2014 some states would receive millions of extra dollars and other states would get nothing. That is no way to run a national education system and that is why we moved quickly to reach a truly national agreement with the states and territories which will mean that there will be no second class students in unfunded states.
Overall we are investing an additional $1.2 billion more into Australian schools than the previous government. However while many consider the education debate to only be about funding, international testing called the Programme for International Student Assessment or PISA reveals a different story. It underlines that even though Australia as a nation has spent 44 per cent more on education over the past decade, results have continued to decline. PISA shows that Australia is a high equity country where the wealth of parents has less impact on student results than other countries. It found we have lower than average class sizes. Despite this we recorded our worst ever results for all three fields of maths, science and literacy. As Education Minister, I think Australian students actually need to be learning how to read, write and do mathematics. School halls, laptops and smaller class sizes haven’t delivered better results so we need to look deeper for the answer. PISA underlined a truth in education that every parent knows. The most important thing in education is great teaching. Just putting in more money would be doing the same thing twice and expecting the same outcome.
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Exclusive: Education Minister believes he didn’t break election commitment ducation Minister Christopher Pyne believes the Coalition’s Gonski debacle has not shaken the faith the public has in the Government. Speaking exclusively with the Weekender in his Parliament House office last Thu rsday, Mr Pyne showed little signs of the intense pressure he’s been under following consistent scrutiny of the Coalition’s position on education funding over the last month. “It was never a broken promise because we said in the election campaign that we would have the same funding envelope as Labor and that’s exactly what we were delivering,” Mr Pyne said about the widespread belief that the Coalition had broken an election commitment by saying it would only honour education funding deals for one year, rather than four. The position was later reversed following immense public pressure and agreements with Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, who had previously failed to agree to the national framework. “I think the Government has got off to a good start and there’s always bumps in the road and holes in the road that you run over. But I think the public are glad where we’ve ended which is with $1.2 billion more than Labor, everyone in the national agreement and the states and territories being treated as the adults that they should be to make the decisions for their state and territory schools rather than being told what to do by Canberra,” Mr Pyne said. Mr Pyne said the system left to him by
former Education Minister and current Opposition Leader Bill Shorten was “unimplementable” and changes would be made to improve it such as removing the central command and control from Canberra as part of amendments to the Australian Education Act. “We’re going to proceed on the basis of how we want to end up,” Mr Pyne said. “I think every state and territory, the Catholics and the Independents, will all welcome the model being much easier to implement. “The model will be applied uniformly across the country but you have to also remember that when Labor was in power, none of the agreements with any of the states and territories were the same. There were different indexation rates for every state and territory, there were four different indexation rates from the Commonwealth alone and every state and territory has a different goal to reach the student resource standard.” Asked whether the Gonski system was flawed overall, Mr Pyne said: “It’s a very messy model but it is the model that people have signed up to for four years and we will improve it”. In another challenge for Mr Pyne, the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show Australia’s academic performance is slipping. “The PISA report shows that Labor’s Education Revolution has been a spectacular failure,” Mr Pyne said. “These results are the worst for Australia since testing began and shows that we are falling further behind our regional neighbours.”
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he people of western Sydney fin ally have a new place to have fun at following yesterday’s grand opening of the much-anticipated Wet’n’Wild Sydney. It’s been nearly 10 years since the area’s previous theme park, Wonderland Sydney, closed its gates for the fi nal time, but now the wait for local families and thrill seekers is fi nally over with thousands of people expected to hit the slides from this weekend. The $120 million water theme park, located at Prospect, will be home to more than 40 slides, rides and attractions, and will even feature an exciting ‘After Dark’ experience. On selected nights the park will remain open until 11pm allowing guests to enjoy a rocking good time complete with pulsing music and a light show designed by the brains behind legendary band U2’s spectacular concert performances. “Bruce Ramos is among the best creative directors anywhere and he will bring his magic to Wet’n’Wild Sydney,� Wet’n’Wild General Manager, Chris Warhurst said. “It will truly be a different park after dark and we think our guests will love it.� As part of the transformation, special lighting and sound will be attached to tubes and structures to light up the park and complement the specially selected soundtrack to create a venue like no other. Wet’n’Wild Sydney will also be home to a number of world and Australian fir sts. The water park will feature the world’s tallest double Sky Coaster, the world’s fir st
Aqua Loop and Whizzard combination, Australia’s fi rst Dark Tornado, Tornado Wave and Triple Tantrum Alley, flow barrel and Australia’s largest wave pool. Another great attraction that has everyone talking is The Surf Deck. The Surf Deck promises stand-up and bodyboard riders an unforgettable experience similar to heading down a giant ocean barrel in the safest possible environment without dangerous rips or drop-ins. Mr Warhurst said the pay per ride attraction was a boost for the park. “While we do have our wave pool which is fantastic, the Surf Deck ramps up the thrills for wave riders and adds another dimension to our beach environment,� he said. Wet’n’Wild Sydney will also do wonders for the state’s economy with the Park creating more than 300 jobs during construction and the day-to-day operation. It is also expected to turn over a massive $500 million in its fi rst 10 years. Wet’n’Wild Sydney is located at 427 Reservoir Road, Prospect. To buy a season pass visit www. wetnwildsydney.com.au. The Weekender has five double passes to try out the new Wet’n’Wild Sydney to give away. For your chance to win one, SMS the code word ‘Wild’ to 19 19 18. Entries close Monday, December 16. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/12/01138. Terms and conditions at www. westernweekender.com.au. Are you heading to Wet’n’Wild Sydney this weekend? Send us your pictures: news@westernweekender.com.au or via Twitter @wwpenrith.
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ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). Graffiti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182
MEETING DATES Council Meetings 16 December 2013 – 7pm (Ordinary meeting) 10 February 2014 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)
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COUNCIL CHRISTMAS HOURS s Penrith Civic Centre will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The switchboard will operate from 8.30am– 4.15pm over the holiday period. Council’s St Marys office will be closed between Christmas and New Year.
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COUNCIL BRIEFS s Penrith City Council now has more options to encourage responsible pet ownership. New State laws started in November and affect dog and cat owners. Penalties now include an on-the-spot fine of $275 for failing to register a cat or dog by six months of age. These changes improve the ability of councils to track cats and dogs and return them to owners if lost. Council uses registration fees it collects to fund regulatory activity and education programs. For more information go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/dogsandcats s Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2014 with ‘Breakfast with the Birds’ at Weir Reserve, Penrith on 16 February, 2014 from 8am. The event will be hosted by Penrith City Council in conjunction with the Blue Mountains Bird Observers Club. People will be able to find out about the special native birds that live by the river, how to spot them and what you can do to help protect them and their habitats. ‘Breakfast with the Birds’ is open to all ages. Moderate-level fitness is required, so attendees can negotiate uneven ground in the area. Bookings are essential, phone 4732 8055 or email jhore@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au s During the upcoming Christmas season Council will provide extra residential bin collections between 23 December 2013 and 17 January 2014. Residents can place all their bins on the kerbside each week during this period on their normal collection day. Additional collections do take extra time, so please leave your bins out until they’ve been emptied so you don’t miss out. Unit complexes with a collect and return service will receive extra collections from their bin bay as well. Residents can register to receive free text message reminders about the extra bin collections. Email your name, home address and phone number to rrr@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or phone 4732 7615.
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INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd
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Lot 11 DP 1176163 Lot 11 Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs 7-lot subdivision creating 5 future residential lots and 2 residue lots The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 16 December 2013 to 24 January 2014. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA13/1412. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.
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s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA13/1408 144 Brisbane Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of a multi unit housing development comprising 7 x 3-bedroom dwellings with habitable attic space, associated car parking and landscaping works Contact: Aimee Lee on 4732 7429 Closing Date: 24 January 2014
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Plan for Science Park Millions set to be invested in overhaul of Luddenham
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Trial park Council is hosting some fabulous events at the trial park in Penrith’s CBD in the lead up to Christmas. Th is Friday we have music, entertainment and activities for the children from 5pm to 8pm. Santa will even make an appearance! Next Friday, we will be hosting a music event from 5pm to 8pm. So please come along. The Christmas school holidays are the ideal time to take advantage of the park, at the intersection of Henry and High Streets. The park was designed by the Penrith community and installed in just one week in October. It is being trialled for one year to measure its value. For more information on events to be held at the park during December and January, go to penrithcity.nsw. gov.au/MakeMyParkPop/. Have you got a question you would like the Mayor to answer? Simply send it to Ask The Mayor, Western Weekender Suite 2, 42-44 Abel St Jamisontown 2750 or email it to news@westernweekender.com.au.
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n what has been described as the “most exciting project” in Penrith this year, the Baiada family group of companies is seeking to invest millions of dollars into a Science Park at Luddenham. E.J Cooper and Son (EJC), a branch of the Baiada group, is one of Australia’s largest privately owned companies with an annual turnover of $2 billion. Just some of their brands include Steggles and Lilydale Select Free Range Chicken. EJC have been in preliminary discussions with Penrith City Council to build a 250 hectare Sydney Science Park on Luddenham Road, Luddenham to accommodate the new Baiada National Headquarters, Baiada National Food Science Laboratories and Research Facility and University of Sydney Poultry Research Foundation. “The Science Park would become a leading international centre for research and development in the fields of food, energy and health. Th is means high quality job opportunities for Penrith residents as well as significant investment in the LGA by major industry leaders,” said a Science Park project spokesperson. “In the coming months we hope to work closely with Council and the community to deliver this vision for a world-class Science Park in the heart of western Sydney.” Mayor Ross Fowler said this is one of the most exciting projects for the city this year and the potential is enormous. “They are talking about creating 10,000 jobs, which is a huge project and boost for
Ross Fowler examines a plan for the Sydney Science Park. Photo: Melinda Jane.
Penrith. It is a huge vote of confidence in Council and a huge vote of confidence in western Sydney and will greatly complement the work already being done with the Penrith Health and Education Precinct,” Cr Fowler said. Development applications for the rezoning of the Luddenham block are
expected to be submitted within days. The Department of Planning is in the process of establishing a committee of the major service providers to assess the major infrastructure requirements and the delivery of the proposal. Your thoughts? Let us know on Twitter @wwpenrith.
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in the local area, police say. “Without the help of the community, we would not have been able to recover the property,” Penrith Police Crime Manager Grant Healey said. “If you see something suspicious, please ring Penrith Police or Crime Stoppers.”
Honouring history The young at heart and descendants of old came together at Thornton last weekend to commemorate Penrith’s history. Mike Williams, Acting Development Director at Thornton, said it was a great way for the wider community to enjoy the new public space. “We have incorporated many references to Penrith’s rich history. The village green, the public art and recreational spaces are instilled with the stories and history of the Thornton site,” he said.
Over the weekend, police were confronted by another spate of motor vehicle break and enter offences in the local area. Items and registration plates were stolen from a number of vehicles in the Jamisontown and Glenmore Park areas some time on the evening of Sunday, December 8. Penrith Police are warning the public to take all valuables out of cars and to lock their cars as well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faulty air con: Emu Heights unit destroyed A fi re has gutted a unit on Old Bathurst Road, taking around two hours to be put out. Emergency services were called to the Emu Heights address at about 4.30am on Friday, December 6. The fi re brigade attended, extinguishing the fi re at 6.30am. After investigation into the incident, it appears the blaze was started by an electrical fault in an air conditioning unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Police this week arrested and charged a man in relation to the alleged robbery of two taxi drivers in St Marys earlier this year. It was at about 11pm on Monday, July 29 when two taxi drivers on Station Street, St Marys were allegedly robbed of their mobile phones and money. St Marys police have been investigating the incident and as a result of investigations, arrested a 23-year-old man at a home on Palau Crescent, Lethbridge Park, on Monday, December 9. The man was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with aggravated robbery offences. He was released on bail and will appear at Blacktown Local Court in January. Another man, who is currently before the courts, was arrested and charged the day after the incident. The stolen property was recovered when he was arrested. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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enrith police have recovered 14 stolen televisions thanks to a tip-off from members of the public. A number of local residents in the area of Markham Avenue, Penrith contacted police at about 3.30pm on Monday, December 9, reporting suspicious activity in their location. Police attended the scene not long afterwards and found a man loading a large number of televisions, still in their boxes, into a truck. Police allege that the 14 televisions recovered are stolen property. A 33-year-old Mulgoa man who was at the scene was arrested and charged by police with ‘goods in custody and receiving’, which is a charge relating to the unlawful possession of an item and in this case, knowingly receiving stolen goods. The charge can carry a lengthy jail sentence. The accused will appear in Blacktown Local Court on January 21. Th is incident is an example of the important role that the local community plays in the fighting of crime
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Dog attack: Animals killed in incident Penrith Police are investigating the circumstances of a dog attack in Londonderry last week. Two dogs entered a property on Wilshire Road at about 10pm on Wednesday, December 4. One of the dogs got into a chicken shed, killing one of the birds. An alpaca was also killed in the incident. One of the dogs was killed by the owner of the property – the other dog escaped.
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ith climbing patronage numbers, ticket sales and revenue, CEO of Penrith Performing and Visual Arts (PPVA), Hania Radvan, believes that the organisation deserves to be on Santa’s ‘nice l ist’. And so she has submitted her Christmas wish list, including a new concert piano, electronic doors and signage for the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. Ms Radvan presented PPVA’s annual report to Council on Monday night, and said that 2012-13 had been a very big year
for the Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery. Last fi nancial year, PPVA presented 56 seasons, delivered 441 workshops and sold 140 tickets per day. “We are certainly a hive of activity, but one of the best kept secrets,” she said. Ms Radvan said however that a couple of improvements wouldn’t go astray. “The back of the building faces the street... so an electronic noticeboard would do wonders to inform people about all the great shows we have on,” she said. Also, the building doesn’t have electronic doors. And, with a stellar 2014 season of concerts to celebrate 25 years of the Joan, a new concert piano would certainly be a great present.
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Big supermarkets to limit fuel discount offers from January
Michael Mulligan I use the Coles and Woolies discount vouchers, whether they are capped or not, people are still spending more money at the shops. They think they are saving using the vouchers but they’re really not. Zarina George Discounts should be a lot more than four cents, I have a big family and it helps to save wherever I can. Petrol is very expensive in the west and a lot cheaper towards the city. Danielle Doughty No, I don’t think that the discount should be capped. The discounts help a lot of students and I will always look for the cheaper petrol when I buy it.
The family-owned Smith Street petrol station will benefit from the supermarket truce.
funded by Coles and Woolworths’ other businesses, not their fuel retailing. “We have owned the station for 11 years. The way we compete with Coles and Woolworths is by maintaining a fair price with quality fuel,” Mr Tamer said. “We don’t try to undercut them because we won’t be able to. Instead we focus on customer service and we have very loyal customers in the local area who know we stand for quality.” Mr Tamer said that when 7-Eleven entered the fuel market, some pressure was taken off independent fuel retailers, but the shopping discounts have been the greatest
source of pressure for the smaller operators in the region. “There is a very, very small margin in fuel prices. The supermarkets have been subsidising those discounts through their other businesses,” he said. “The Motor Traders’ Association has been lobbying against the discounts because they are reducing competition in the market.” Fortunately, the local petrol station is still in good shape, and is even expanding. “We recently lifted the canopy so we could fit more trucks and installed new pumps and nozzles,” Mr Tamer said.
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David Assen I think that the petrol discount cap is a good thing; there isn’t much difference between Coles and Woolies anyway.
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ocal independent petrol stations in Penrith have welcomed the announcement that Coles and Woolworths will cap their fuel savings dockets from January. Last week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced that Coles and Woolworths reached a truce on discount fuel dockets, with each to voluntarily limit fuel discounts linked to supermarket purchases to a maximum of four cents per litre. The ACCC has been conducting an investigation into whether fuel saving offers or “shopper dockets” were causing a substantial lessening of competition in markets for the retail sale of fuel. “We had focused on the offers by the major supermarket chains of fuel discounts of eight cents per litre, which were made for sustained periods during 2012 and 2013, and we were concerned that those offers could have longer-term effects on the structure of the retail fuel markets and also short term effects of increasing general pump prices in those markets,” explained Chairman of the ACCC, Rod Sims. “I welcome the voluntary cooperation of each of Coles and Woolworths in addressing our concerns.” Terry Tamer’s family business is the independent petrol station on Smith Street in South Penrith. He is very happy that the discounts will be limited, particularly because the savings offers have been wholly or partially
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Paul Asser I don’t use the Coles or Woolworths petrol anyway. Petrol at independents doesn’t go up and down every week and companies like Coles and Woolworths are making it harder for the little petrol stations.
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ocal charities decorated eight ‘Trees of Hope’ in the Penrith Panthers foyer for the chance to win a share of $9,000 in funding. The annual Trees of Hope initiative aims to spread awareness of the work of charities in the Penrith area whilst spreading some Christmas cheer at the same time. The general public are invited to vote for their favourite Christmas tree by fi lling in a voting form located in the Panthers foyer, with the winning organisation to be announced at a presentation on Friday, December 20, taking home the main prize. The tree voted as the community favourite will take home $5,000, the Director’s favourite will win $2,000 and the staff favourite will also be awarded a $2,000 prize cheque.
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Council will submit two projects for consideration in the State Government’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme funding program. Two stages of the CBD Drainage Program have been identified as being appropriate to include in the application. These stages are from above the RSL Club to Judges Carpark in Woodriff Street, and then from Woodriff Street through to the Swimming Pool Channel. The combined value of these stages is approximately $7 million. Council also wants $913,000 to fund their Asset Renewal and Established Areas Strategy.
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substantial proportion of land in Penrith will be upgraded to ‘bushfi re prone’ status when Penrith City Council completes bushfi re mapping of the region due to a recognised threat of grass fires. Last updated in 2006, the Penrith Bushfi re Prone Lands Map shows what areas are likely to be subject to bushfi re attack. Requiring an update every five years, Councillors on Monday evening were asked to endorse a draft updated map to be sent to the Rural Fire Service Commissioner for certific ation. According to a report delivered to Council this week, there have been substantial changes in the distribution of vegetation due to housing developments and bush regeneration. “Large bushland areas which have transitioned into residential subdivisions including Jordan Springs, Claremont Meadows and Glenmore Park are no longer bushfi re prone,� the report said. “Regeneration of bushland surrounding existing subdivisions means some areas which are not currently identified as bushfi re prone now need to be considered as being bushfi re prone.� And in lessons learned from the devastating 2009 Victorian Bushfi res, the ability of grassland areas to convey bushfi res into residential areas must now be recognised. “Th is includes areas of pasture and cropping lands which were not previously mapped and as a result has significantly increased the extent of Bushfi re Prone areas required to be mapped within the Penrith LGA,� according to the report. As a result, now more than half of Penrith LGA is recognised as bushfi re prone, particularly to the north in suburbs such as Londonderry and Llandilo, and to the south including parts of Wallacia, Kemps Creek
It has been a tough fi nancial year for Penrith Whitewater Stadium according to Stadium Manager Jack Hodge. He told Councillors on Monday evening that capital expenses of nearly $80,000 for pumping equipment saw the stadium make a loss last fi nancial year. However, with a number of school slalom championship events in 2014, the stadium is looking to increase its patronage and revenue. On a positive note, swiftwater rescue courses increased by 127 per cent in the last year with the SES using the facility for training purposes. The health of the Nepean River and creeks within the City has long been considered an important issue. Urban development has the potential to significantly increase surface runoff flow rates and volumes leading to impacts on stream stability, receiving water ecology and flooding. These pressures continue to present a threat to the health of the Nepean River and creeks within the city. New urban development and redevelopment present both a risk to existing waterways as well as an opportunity to implement best practice water management measures. In response to this issue a Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Policy has been prepared to respond to growth and improve water conservation, quality and quantity in new development. The policy serves as a guide and provides developers with certainty when addressing merit based assessment criteria.
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and Luddenham. The updated map will guide future developments in bushfi re prone regions to ensure they have appropriate bushfi re safety provisions. These may include tougher building standards, provision of an asset protection zone or cleared area, securing a fi re fighting water supply and providing safe access and egress from the property. Your thoughts: news@westernweekender.com.au.
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Woman sent to jail: A 24-year-old woman will spend the next seven months in prison after she was ordered by Penrith Local Court to enter a full-time custodial sentence. On August 29, 2012, the woman made a ‘000’ call reporting that her ex-partner was discharging a fi rearm in a public street. Th is resulted in the partner being approached by fully armed police in the middle of the night. These reports proved to be false and as a result, the woman was charged with ‘making false accusations with intent to subject another to investigation’. Around the same period, between August 27 and August 30, 2012, the woman used a mobile phone to ‘menace or harass’ a person associated with her ex-partner, for which she was also charged. By committing these offences, the woman was breaching the terms of four different bonds for offences such as assault and damage property, including two section 12 bonds for suspended sentences. “When I look at the [making false accusation] offence, it is not an impulsive act, it is planned, it is deliberate,” the magistrate said. “It is simply wrong.” In relation to the section 12 bonds, they were revoked and two concurrent seven-month imprisonment sentences were imposed with non-parole periods of one month and one week. In relation to the false accusation charge, the woman was convicted and sentenced to a three month period of imprisonment, concurrent with the previous sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woman let off despite ‘ice’ find : A woman has been let off the hook after appearing in Penrith Local Court on drug related charges this week. Police searched the woman’s home in relation to an unrelated incident, fi nding just over seven grams of methamphetamine, or ‘ice’. The drugs were co-owned by the woman and another man, who the court heard was the sole user of the substance. The court heard that the woman suffers from a number of personality disorders, some being severe. No conviction was recorded in the matter however the woman was ordered to enter into a good behaviour bond under section 10 for 18 months. The man, who was the co-owner of the substance was fi ned $800 at an earlier court appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Banned: A woman was found guilty of drink driving this week. It was in the early hours of one morning that police noticed a car drifting between two lanes of traffic in an industrial area in St Marys. The car was pulled over and the woman returned a breath analysis reading of 0.123. She was fi ned $400 and disqualified from driving for 6 months.
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rampolining sensation Flipout has won a court appeal against Penrith City Council’s decision not to allow the business to operate at its Mulgoa Road location. On October 4, Penrith Council ordered Flipout to cease its operations at its current site at an old car yard because a development application for the business had not received Council approval and the business did not meet all Fire and Rescue NSW fi re safety requirements. Council also argued that an outside
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t is every child’s dream to visit Santa Claus and the North Pole, but for four local children, this dream became a reality recently when they participated in the annual Flight of Fantasy program. An initiative of United Airlines, Barnados Australia and Souths Cares, the annual United’s Flight of Fantasy took children from Barnardos centres across NSW from Sydney Airport to the North Pole (Melbourne Airport) on a United fli ght. The children spent the morning with the Sydney Kings Lion and Souths Cares’ Reggie the Rabbit, and enjoyed breakfast before boarding their fantasy fli ght. NRL legend Rhys Wesser was on hand, sharing colourful and inspiring stories from his childhood and telling the children to reach to the sky for their dreams. “It was so encouraging to spend time with these young people – hearing their stories, dreams and goals for the future had a great impact on me,” said Mr Wesser, Souths Cares Mentor and Programs Coordinator. “These kids have been through so much, and to see their faces as we took off was priceless. We’re proud to be part of the work that Barnardos Australia does – it’s a great kick off to the festive season.” Barnardos Australia is a child protection charity, with a 130-year history of caring for children in Australia. The organisation supports families and aims to keep children safe at home through foster care and adoption programs. On board the Boeing 747-400 aircraft the children were greeted by Santa Claus and
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Toddler couldn’t even clap his hands – how he’s a miracle boy with a future nowing the pain and frustration that two-year-old Dylan Bockler has suffered, it is delightfully heart-warming to see the toddler now clap his hands in joy and cheekily keep his mum Shannyn on her toes. On September 23, Dylan had brain surgery to treat his relatively rare condition called Chiari Malformation. It was a terrifying 10-day ordeal for the young family, but life will now never be the same – for the better. The Weekender reported on Dylan’s story prior to the operation earlier this year. Chiari Malformations are structural defects in the lower part of the brain near the spine called the cerebellum. Individuals with Chiari Malformations can experience terrible symptoms such as neck pain, difficulty swallowing, problems with their balance and headaches. “Dylan’s cerebellum was squished against the top part of his spine and that was reducing his mobility and delaying his development,” Ms Bockler said. “He couldn’t eat solid foods, couldn’t clap his hands, struggled to stand and needed help, he couldn’t even talk.” However, the results of a three-and-a-half hour operation at Westmead Hospital can only be described as a miracle, with Dylan showing rapid recovery in all areas. But making the decision to put her young son into the operation room was a diffic ult one. “Even up until the last second going in we were doubting our decision to have the surgery,” Ms Bockler said.
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here’s an exciting new initiative coming to Penrith that will boost the profi le of the creative industries in western Sydney, a much needed boost according to a local graphic designer. Debbie O’Connor, founder of White River Design, is heading up a new collaboration between creative professionals from all facets of the arts. Called the ‘Creative Fringe’, Ms O’Connor is setting up a hub where creatives from designers to artists, photographers to poets and everyone in between can collectively work. “The creative industries in Penrith and western Sydney are undervalued; partially because there is a culture here that believes you should not get paid for doing something you enjoy and partially because many of our local creative minds don’t value their own work properly,” Ms O’Connor said. The aim of the Creative Fringe is twofold; to raise awareness of the value of
creative industries in western Sydney, and to facilitate industry growth and collaboration by providing a shared work space. “We are converting a warehouse on York Road into a wonderful productive space with meeting rooms, permanent residencies and desks for hire,” Ms O’Connor said. “We have so many creative people in Penrith and the Blue Mountains but we suffer from cabin fever from working at home. The project is about providing a collaborative space where a business can come along and fi nd a photographer to update images on their website or brochures, a printer or publisher to create the brochures, or a designer to help with web design, all in the one place.” White River Design will be set up in the new York Road Creative Fringe in February, with fellow permanent residencies to be established by March. Creative minds can then hire work space for days or weeks depending on their needs and projects. To fi nd out more, visit www. thecreativefringe.com.au.
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MUST have experience in and a sound knowledge of the above areas and a clear understanding of the relevant Australian Standards, Building Codes relating to the Industry and all aspects of Work Health and Safety. We pride ourselves on excellent workmanship and professionalism and the successful applicant will see these values as an important part of their role. Attractive wages and allowances ,vehicle, uniforms, mobile and electronic tablet provided. Immediate start Send your resume to : lea@hix.com.au Enquiries to : Shane Watts, Manager :0415 478 902
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State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres has called on businesses in Penrith to show some Christmas spirit throughout the year when honouring gift cards purchased during the festive season. “Many businesses offer grace periods as a courtesy to their customers, but this is not universal practice,” he said. “If your business offers a grace period after a gift card expires, make sure this is applied consistently in store. “It’s better all-round customer service and often repays a business many times over as word of mouth will see them get a reputation for being honest, reputable traders.” Mr Ayres urged gift card recipients to follow a few tips on getting the most out of a gift card, including setting yourself an expiry date reminder so your gift card doesn’t become a ghost of Christmas past.
Free Santa pics
‘A Very Outback Christmas’ will be presented at ImagineNations Church this weekend.
The decorations are up, Christmas carols are piping through the stereo, and Southlands is ready to deliver a special gift for their customers this year – Santa and free Santa photos! Santa will be visiting Southlands until Christmas Eve. While the children are telling Santa their Christmas wishes, parents are invited to take their own photos using their smart phones or camera. Parents can then upload their favourite picture to Southlands’ dedicated Santa photo website, create and personalise an e-card and send to friends and family around the world, all for free. Southlands is located in Birmingham Road, South Penrith.
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ooking for a fun-fi lled carols night out for your family? ‘A Very Outback Christmas’ is a free family event packed with live entertainment, carols, games, prizes and a visit from Santa. Two lucky families will win a family pass each to Wet’n’Wild on the night! Th is event is happening this weekend at the family friendly time of 5.30pm on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at ImagineNations Church auditorium (corner of the Northern Road and the M4, Penrith). There will be a complimentary photo booth and sweet treats. Stay around afterwards for a barbecue and refreshments. Battery candles will be available for purchase on the night. All proceeds go to Westcare Community Services, a local Penrith charity. It will be a great night to bring friends and family to celebrate Christmas the Aussie way.
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STARTS 5.30PM SAT 14TH & SUN 15TH DEC A FREE EVENT PACKED WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, CAROLS, GAMES, PRIZES AND A VISIT FROM SANTA! FOLLOWED BY A COMPLIMENTRY PHOTOBOOTH & SWEET TREATS!
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iya Renju, a Year 1 student from Penrith Anglican College, has been announced as the overall winner of the 2013 Mulgoa Christmas Card Competition. Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, approached local schools earlier this year to invite them to be a part of the annual competition. Students then submitted artworks, competing to be the winning entry to be used as Mrs Davies’ Christmas card that will be sent to various members of the local community. Miss Renju submitted a traditional
Christmas picture of the Th ree Wise Men bearing gifts to the birth of Jesus in a manger. She was presented with a framed certificate and a $100 Toys ‘R’ Us voucher. As well as the overall winner, Mrs Davies awarded entries that were the Most Creative as well as ‘Best Kindergarten to Year 2’ and ‘Best Year 3 to Year 6’. Regentville Public School’s Skyla Begnell took out Most Creative; Glenmore Park’s Amber Saxby won the Kindergarten to Year 2 category; and Jerome Christopher Lapid and Zane Harrington were joint winners in the Year 3 to Year 6 category. “The response I received this year has been positively extraordinary,” Mrs Davies said.
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Governor’s Farewell Valentines Evening Join us for a special Valentines Evening to farewell her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir and dance the night away. Cost $125 pp includes Dinner, Drinks and entertainment by Boys in the Band…. email: nmrf@westnet.com.au or phone 4735 2407 for tickets and reservations.
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n the weeks after Christmas, animal shelters are bombarded with unwanted pets, given as gifts over the festive season to unwilling families. Getting a puppy or a kitten for Christmas is every kid’s dream but when the whole family isn’t prepared for a pet, what seems like an ingenious gift at the time can ultimately leave an animal without a home. With thousands of animals euthanised in Australia each year after being abandoned or lost, leading pet experts are urging the local community to think twice
before giving a pet as a Christmas gift. “Sadly many pets are returned or put into shelters after the festive season when people realise that a pet is not for them, so if you are giving a pet as a gift ensure the recipient does want the pet and is aware that it is a pet for life,” said Petbarn Penrith Store Manager, Debbie Harrison. CEO of the Animal Welfare League at Kemps Creek, Wendy Cohan agrees. “Pets should never be a surprise gift, and that rule applies for any time of year. If you’re adopting a pet for your own family, the holiday season can actually be the perfect time if you’re off work and have the extra time at home,” she said.
Chris Sulfaro, Mark Kendrigan and Liz Crocker with the new piece of equipment.
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donation from the Lions Pride Holden Car Club has seen another expensive, yet life saving device purchased for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nepean Hospital. The $3,500 Massimo Saturation Monitor is vitally important to premature babies being cared for in the NICU, who do not have lungs that are functioning well. The portable unit continually monitors the oxygen levels in the blood of babies without the need for a physical blood test.
“Having a non-invasive oxygen saturation monitor enables you to monitor a baby’s oxygenation levels and you can increase or decrease oxygen requirements as needed,” said Nurse Unit Manager, Chris Sulfaro. “We survive from the kindness of people who make donations to us.” The money was raised through a car show run by the club. “The club was formed to raise money for the Paralympic Games in the year 2000,” said member, Mark Kendrigan. “Since then, we have raised money every year, or have tried to, for charities or for people.”
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‘X-Factor Australia’ star Jai Waetford will be hitting the streets of St Marys this Saturday, December 14. “Having Jai Waetford perform for us live in Coachmans Park will be amazing,” said Steve Perry from St Marys Town Centre Inc. “We are very lucky to have him join us and I think it will add to the Christmas spirit in St Marys.” Jai will be performing at Coachmans Park in St Marys from 11am this Saturday. Don’t miss out. 9833 2422 Coachmans Park, St Marys
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A Twilight Christmas Market will be held on Friday, December 13 at Mamre House. Choose your presents from the many stalls offering unique gift ideas, fresh produce and more. www.joshpyke.com.au Runs from 4pm-8.30pm.
Carols in Spence Park will take place on Sunday, December 15 from 7pm. Enjoy a fantastic night out hearing great Christmas carols from lots of local entertainers. The Carols will be atwww.joshpyke.com.au Spence Park, Derby Street.
The Nepean Dissociation Support Group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 2pm at Penrith School of Arts. This is a self help group helping people living with www.joshpyke.com.au dissociation disorders.
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A unique carols event called A Very Outback Christmas is playing at ImagineNations Church on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15. Proceeds go to Westcare www.joshpyke.com.au Community Services.
The next meeting of the Prostate Cancer Support Group will be on December 16 at Nepean Hospital. Bring along a plate of Christmas fare as this is the final support group www.joshpyke.com.au meeting of 2013.
Penrith’s biggest weekly market is held every single Wednesday at the Penrith Showground. Around 300 stalls including everything from plants, clothing, car supplies and www.joshpyke.com.au more! Runs from 8.30am-1.30pm.
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They’re back! Sunday Siestas transforms the Nepean River into the perfect place to enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon. Food stalls, entertainment and family activities. Runs from 1pmwww.joshpyke.com.au 6pm at Tench Reserve.
St Stephen’s Anglican Church Penrith will be open for viewing and quiet reflection on December 18, 19 and 20 from 9am-Midday. Come in and check out the church and what it has to offer www.joshpyke.com.au for local residents.
The Penrith Museum of Printing is a fully-functioning print shop from years gone by. Come and see some remarkable pieces of history. Open every Saturday from 10am to 2pm at www.joshpyke.com.au the Paceway grounds. $3 entry.
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LUXURY SCRABBLE Faux leather, drawer contains 4 letter racks, pouch for letters, timer, score booklet and instructions. Has turntable built in for easy play. Special price for Christmas. $275.00, Save $75.00 - Mega Games Ph: 4722 9975, 478 High St, Penrith
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RUSTIC METAL SANTA PLAQUE Metal Santa wall plaque 19 x 24cm $5.00 each - Cloverfields Ph: 4732 1644, 4/23 Peachtree Rd, Penrith
MEDIUM SIZED BOXED FERRERO ROCHER BOUQUET Various colours available. Custom orders at no extra charge. $60.00 ( Also available in Sml: $40 & Lg: $80) - Chok Art - Made with Love Ph: 0412 784 524, 2/552 High Street, Penrith
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KK KARDASHIAN HOLE PUNCH SHOPPER TOTE We are mobile, we come to you! Christmas Special, Free Delivery. Enter Code ‘XMAS-13’. - Delush Handbag Parties Ph: 0416 649 615 or visit www.delush.com.au
GIFT CARD Workout during the holidays free and pay only $1 to join & receive two gift cards good for 21 days. To give as holiday gifts or stocking fillers! - Connect Fitness Ph: 4736 0234, UWS BLDG L Second Ave, Penrith, connectfitness.com.au
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COFFEE GURU HAMPERS Hampers can be custom made and contain Guru thermal mugs, travel cups, gift vouchers, cookies, Premium blend coffee and more. Pre order yours today. Starting from $15.00 - Coffee Guru, Ph: (02) 4721 8000, Southlands Shopping Centre, Birmingham Rd, South Penrith
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BALLERINA JEWELLERY STAND Keep your jewellery organised $25- Prima Ballerina, Ph: 47311788 The Cottage Lane Arcade Shop 4, 444 High St, Penrith
CHRISTMAS CARDS Wide range of Christmas Cards and Wrapping papers starting from $3.00 - Schubach’s Newsagency Ph: 4721 2102, 510 High St, Penrith SEKONDA MENS WATCH Waterproof to 100 metres $99- Cristi’s Jewellers Ph: 4731 6387 500a High St Penrith
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TWINKIES Box of 10 $19.95 - Sweet Surprises Ph: 0428 080 100 458 - 470 High St Penrith
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GLASSHOUSE CANDLES Choose from a range of fragrances from $39.95 - Country Interiors Ph: 4732 5700, 67 Station St, Penrith
WARHAMMER 40,000 DARK VENGEANCE Full range of Warhammer products available. Box Set $165- Tin Soldier Ph: 4731 4623 3/513-519 High St, Penrith UKELELE Complete teach yourself to play kit Full range of musical instruments $50 - High St Music Ph: 4722 8608 491 High St, Penrith
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Looking for something special, something unique; a gift that keeps giving? Drop into the Western Sydney Fair Trade Pop Up Christmas Shop in Emu Plains, delight your senses and shop in a relaxed atmosphere.
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RED WOVEN TABLECLOTH Empowering young deaf women in China - $46.00
HANDWOVEN JEWELLERY BOX Providing work for unemployed youth in Kor Timor - $44.00
What is Fair Trade? BANGLES Various bangles and colours, empowering people with disability in India - $12.00 each
Christmas gift guide 2013
The Fair Trade movement offers an alternative to an inequitable system of trading with poor and marginalised people in the developing world. Fair Trade seeks to provide economic freedom and a dignified identity to vulnerable farmers, artisans and workers so that their communities can grow and thrive. Fair Trade businesses adhere to core values including fair wages, safe working conditions, and no exploitative practices such as child labour and sweat shops. We are also committed to environmental sustainability. Want to know more: Check out the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand web site at www.fta.org.au
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LARGE DOLLS BOY/GIRL Made by talented artisans on Atauro Island East Timor - $26.00 each
JUTE FABRIC ZEBRA AND GIRAFFE With cotton features. Made by Corr the Jute Works in Bangladesh. Range of other animals - $19.50 each
WONDERFUL SELECTION OF FAIRTRADE TEAS AND CHOCOLATE From The Honourable Teapot. Great for gifts - Various prices
HANDWOVEN BACKPACK Available in various colour combinations. Giving employment and dignity to people in Nepal with leprosy - $32.00
Fair Trade Pop Up Christmas Shop - Address: Eco Blue Business Centre, 85 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Plains. Phone: 4753 6527. Eight Trading Days to Christmas: Saturday 14th; Tuesday to Saturday 17th–21st; Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th. Trading Hours: Weekdays 9.30am–5.00pm; Thursday 9.30am–7.00pm; Saturday 9.00am–1.00pm; Christmas Eve (24th) 9.30am–12.00pm WW6206
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SUPERB HAND MADE CERAMIC NATIVITY From Fair Trade organisation CIAP in Peru - 14 cm - $78.00
MULTI COLOURED OWL BACKPACK Supporting young Thai women who are vulnerable to human trafficking - $35.00
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YULE LOGS
Our Yule Logs are a deliciously soft chocolate or vanilla flavoured sponge filled and topped with a delicately flavoured butter cream. They make a wonderful Christmas table centre piece.
GINGER BREAD HOUSES Children’s eyes delight at our ginger bread houses. Adults and children alike have great fun picking off the lollies before breaking up the ginger bread and sharing it out.They make a great Christmas centre piece.
CHRISTMAS CAKES
Our traditional cakes are full of the best fruit and selected ingredients. They are guaranteed to be moist and full of christmas flavour. We have become well known for our Christmas Cakes and have repeat customers year after year.
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ROUND 1: MARCH 6-10
ROUND 5: APRIL 4-7
ROUND 9: MAY 9-12
Rabbitohs Bulldogs Panthers Sea Eagles Cowboys Dragons Eels Sharks
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STATE OF ORIGIN I MAY 28
ROUND 2: MARCH 14-17
ROUND 6: APRIL 11-14
ROUND 10: MAY 16-19
ROUND 13: JUNE 6-9
Sea Eagles Broncos Warriors Storm Roosters Titans Knights Bulldogs
Panthers Titans Raiders Eels Tigers Warriors Sea Eagles Storm
Rabbitohs Broncos Eels Sharks Cowboys Raiders Bulldogs Sea Eagles
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ROUND 3: MARCH 21-24
ROUND 7: APRIL 18-21
ROUND 11: MAY 23-26
ROUND 14: JUNE 13-16
Tigers Broncos Panthers Sharks Cowboys Sea Eagles Raiders Storm
Rabbitohs Knights Sea Eagles Dragons Sharks Raiders Eels Panthers
Bulldogs Titans Tigers Raiders Sharks
Byes: Dragons, Eels, Knights, Panthers, Sea Eagles, Storm
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ROUND 4: MARCH 28-31
ROUND 8: APRIL 25-27
ROUND 12: MAY 30 - JUNE 2
ROUND 15: JUNE 20-23
Roosters Dragons Eels Bulldogs Warriors Rabbitohs Knights Titans
Dragons Storm Broncos Sharks Cowboys Bulldogs Sea Eagles Tigers
Panthers vs. Eels Roosters vs. Raiders Cowboys vs. Storm Warriors vs. Knights Broncos vs. Sea Eagles Rabbitohs vs. Dragons Byes: Bulldogs, Sharks, Tigers, Titans
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ROUND 26: SEPTEMBER 4-7
JUNE 18
JULY 9
Rabbitohs Broncos Cowboys Knights Eels Warriors Dragons Roosters
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ROUND 16: JUNE 27-30
ROUND 19: JULY 18-21
ROUND 23: AUGUST 14-18
Sea Eagles vs. Roosters Broncos vs. Sharks Tigers vs. Raiders Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs Warriors vs. Panthers Eels vs. Knights Dragons vs. Storm Byes: Bulldogs, Titans
Sharks Eels Roosters Storm Broncos Knights Tigers Dragons
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ROUND 17: JULY 4-7
ROUND 20: JULY 25-28
ROUND 24: AUGUST 21-25
Bulldogs Dragons Roosters Tigers Rabbitohs
Byes: Broncos, Eels, Knights, Raiders, Storm, Warriors
Knights Broncos Panthers Titans Bulldogs Warriors Tigers Raiders
Broncos Rabbitohs Dragons Warriors Bulldogs Sharks Panthers Eels
ROUND 18: JULY 11-14
ROUND 21: AUGUST 1-4
ROUND 25: AUG 28 - SEPT 1
Sea Eagles vs. Tigers Warriors vs. Eels Storm vs. Bulldogs Titans vs. Raiders Sharks vs. Knights Panthers vs. Broncos Byes: Cowboys, Dragons, Rabbitohs, Roosters
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THE FINALS
Knights Cowboys Titans Roosters Tigers Raiders Storm Sea Eagles
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ROUND 22: AUGUST 8-11
WEEK 1: SEPTEMBER 12-14 Qualifying Finals
WEEK 2: SEPTEMBER 19-20
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Overwhelmed
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aving just been through a particularly overwhelming time of dealing with a critical situation in my business, I feel like I’m writing this article for myself! But I am certain that there will be many of you who feel the same way, either now, in the craziness of the season, or in the past or future. Being responsible for the running of your business can at times be overwhelming. The very same advantages of being your own boss can also become sources of stress. Often it is fi nancial issues, but in addition, every business owner is busy and generally stretched to capacity, which is why time constraints and deadlines can be a regular source of stress. Getting sick or dealing with an unscheduled interruption is really not an option and can be overwhelming. Clutter and disorganisation can add to the feeling of being ‘out of control’ and defi nitely impacts on productivity and efficiency. In general, not knowing what to do next and having the constant pressure to make crucial decisions, can all add up to being overwhelmed. So what’s the answer? At times, it will be a case of pushing through. As Dr Phil says “Anyone can do something when they want to do it. Really successful people do it when they don’t want to”. But you also need to be sensible. If you feel overwhelmed more often than not, then you need to seriously take stock. Are you wearing too many hats? Do you need to make some hard decisions about where you spend your time and energy? Being overwhelmed to the point of inaction, or worse still, at the expense of your health, is not a viable or sensible long term solution. Michelle Grice is the founder of Shel Design, a graphic design and web design company: www.sheldesign.com.au
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ho will mind your backup data when you close your office or factory over the holiday season when you are on a beach somewhere, bush walking or just relaxing at home? Backing up your fi les provides insurance that you will be able to restore your work if the original data should be lost. Hardware failure is the main cause for loss of data, and is often a matter of when it happens – not if it happens! If your company is like many others, you have put a lot of effort into securing your information systems. You’ve implemented technology and procedures at great expense, but you may be omitting an important last step: secure off-site storage. It is not enough for computer backups to be kept in an office safe. Fire could destroy your premises or your offic e could be broken into. You should have a backup system that schedules backups from the critical servers and copies the content to tape. Just to make sure that you can survive a disaster, you also store those tapes off site. There are a few ways to back up your data. Your choice depends on your budget, the size of the data you are backing up, and your preferred method of storage. For a lot of people, a combination of techniques are used and recommended. With the relatively low price of hard drives in today’s market, you can opt for a RAID option in combination with another form of backup. Th is provides you both real time and offl ine options. It is also recommended that you test your backups regularly, to ensure you do have your data if and when you need it most.
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n my earlier columns this year I wrote about the need for both our political leaders and industry to jointly canvass the issue of innovation as the key driver for building our competitive advantage in an effort build and sustain our market share in a global economy. The examples of countries such as Germany and several Scandinavian states serve as examples and demonstrate how innovation has created the pathways for their international economic ascendancy, ensuring high levels of living standards for their citizens. The recent debate in Australia regarding the critical stage of our car industry has once again reminded us of the true value of innovation and its links with living standards we enjoy. The Governor of the Reserve Bank’s message that improvements in living standards could be at risk unless there is a dramatic increase in productivity as Australia’s mining investment boom subsides must be taken seriously by both industry and Government. We need to use innovation to become a more productive economy as we are challenged to meet growing competition from Asia. When examining the status of the local car industry it is quite natural to make observations about the demise of the industry in Detroit; once regarded as the leader in car manufacturing. Detroit’s failure to respond to change and remain static at a time when the industry was innovating around the globe caused its unprecedented economic decline. Detroit has over 75,000 abandoned buildings in the city. The lessons to learn for our own car and other industries is clear, innovation should be a core pillar in increasing our productivity.
Michael Todd
Michelle Grice
Michael Todd – Small Business Connect Advisor, Penrith Valley BEC.
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oint pain can be excruciating as you grow older. As the pain gets worse, you may become less mobile, which in turns makes your joints even weaker and more painful. Unfortunately, it’s a vicious cycle, and it’s not surprising that so many seniors turn to hip replacements to battle the debilitating effects of arthritis and worn-out joints. However, it’s important to know that losing weight, strengthening muscles, and increasing flexibility is the fi rst line of defence and may help you to fight off a replacement. Strengthening your hips in preparation for aging should be a process that starts early in life and continues all the way into your senior years. The most important element of this plan is exercise. Keep your joints in good condition by staying active. If you’re concerned about your hips, dancing, gardening, hiking/walking and swimming are great hobbies. By strengthening the muscles and cartilage, you increase the chance that your joints will last. Diet is also vital. Too many Australians are battling the bulge and don’t get all the vitamins and nutrients they need. Make sure to eat a balanced diet that includes calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones strong and supportive of your joints. Supplements are another option for those who are looking ahead when it comes to taking care of their health. A recent study identified that the use of
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cod liver oil and glucosamine can reduce inflammation and make rheumatoid arthritis easier to deal with, which could reduce your need for a hip replacement. There is some evidence that collagen capsules can slow the progress of arthritis, and some studies suggest that eating shellfish can reduce pain in severe cases of arthritis. Shots of a corticosteroid such as cortisone can also help you to deal with inflammation without resorting to surgery. For more information on how you can improve your quality of life and avoid a hip replacement, consult your local GP.
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Study shows more and more grandparents being used as a childcare option new study has found that grandparents play a major and permanent role in family childcare arrangements in Australia, with almost half of kids under the age of three being cared for by their grandparents at the very least, part-time. The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) released a report this week suggesting that the amount of children cared for by their grandparents is almost equal to the amount of children spending time in long day care centres. The report found that between 1984 and 2011 the amount of mothers employed increased from four in 10 to six in 10 and that over that period there has been an increase in the need for childcare services. AIFS Senior Research Fellow, Dr Jennifer Baxter said grandparent-provided care was used by a large proportion of Australian families as mothers sought to fi nd ways to manage childcare while working. “When mothers were employed with children under three, four in 10 were cared for by a grandparent at some time during the week, almost the same proportion of children (47 per cent) who spent time in a long day-care centre,” she said. “Even when children were older – aged between three and five years – around a third were still cared for by a grandparent, which is roughly the same proportion as those attending a pre-school or a long daycare centre.” The report showed that care by grandparents continues into school-age.
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Grandparents are playing an increasing role in the care of grandchildren.
Opting for informal care was often a matter of preference among families with young children, according to Dr Baxter. “Involving grandparents is something
we know that many parents seek out as a childcare option because children are still being cared for by family in a home-based setting,” she said.
“Families are looking for family-based solutions so that they can still maintain the care of children themselves where possible, squeezing in work.”
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Brenda Emerson is one of Penrith’s most dedicated volunteers, especially when it comes to volunteering to help out other seniors. Ms Emerson has been a member of Nepean Blue Mountains University of the 3rd Age since 2005, when she became a member of Judith Hill’s creative talking class. Not long after joining, she offered her time to the organisation to become
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ast year, Australians spent $913 million on extra food at Christmas time, which means millions of dollars worth of extra waste and it’s hitting the environment hard, according to Planet Ark. The extra resources we use and extra waste we generate during the festive time of the year, including unwanted presents, used decorations and food stuffs, creates high levels of emissions, threatening the environment’s wellbeing. Planet Ark is encouraging people living in the local community to undertake some simple actions to reduce their impact on the environment. “A few basic actions can make a big difference to your environmental impact and your budget over Christmas,” said Planet Ark spokesperson Rebecca Gilling.
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“Planning meals ahead of time is one of the easiest ways to prevent food wastage. Buying presents in plenty of time also avoids those last-minute panic buys that never get used by the recipient.” Planet Ark’s ‘The 12 DOs of Christmas’ are tips for reducing waste, buying green gifts and recycling. 1. Buy good quality decorations that can be reused year after year, or make your own. 2. Set up a recycling station for your workplace Christmas party. 3. Give thoughtful, low-impact gifts. Find out what your recipients really want, or choose an experience or charity gift. 4. Choose reusable or recyclable wrapping, like paper. 5. Plan ahead to prevent food wastage. For tips
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visit LoveFoodHateWaste.nsw.gov.au. 6. Compost or worm farm your food scraps. 7. Most food and drink packaging is recyclable. Sort and flatten it to fit it in your bin. 8. If you give or receive a mobile phone, recycle the old one. 9. If you’re giving a battery-operated gift, include a battery charger and rechargeable batteries. 10. Reduce the impact of your holiday travelling and fuel costs by making sure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure and your engine is tuned. 11. Recycle your Christmas cards or use them for arts and crafts. 12. If you choose a live Christmas tree, see if Council have a special collection or a mulching service, or take it to your local recycling facility.
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ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
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The Full Moon fi res up your communication zone so get ready to talk, text, tweet, chat, converse, mix and mingle. But avoid making rash statements that you later regret. With Uranus in your sign, are you capitalising on your special individual talents? Your motto for the moment is from birthday great Margaret Mead: “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else”.
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
Most people will be busy rushing around this week, stirred up by the garrulous Gemini Full Moon plus the pre-Christmas shopping and festive celebrations. Not Bulls though! Nothing will shift you from your pre-set Taurean timetable. Don’t worry if loved ones or work colleagues become impatient with your perceived lack of speed… just keep going at your own steady pace.
GEMINI
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
Twins are in chatterbox mode, as the Full Moon lights up your sign and exaggerates your need for gossip, good times, variety and change. You’re keen to connect with others, but resist the urge to spread ridiculous rumours. Business and fi nancial dealings are favoured on Thursday, while Saturday is super for socialising, sport, travel, group activities and local community get-togethers.
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
You’ll feel like retreating into your cozy Crab shell, as the Full Moon stimulates your solitude sector. Contemplation, prayer and meditation are favoured… plus pondering and planning your goals for 2014. Don’t forget to make your dreams as big and beautiful as possible! Do all you can to sort out problems with others before Sunday, when Venus starts reversing through your relationship zone.
LEO
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
It’s all about friendships and social networking this week as you catch up with local mates; update your international connections; and share a special dream with a like-minded soul. Limit your intake of rich food and alcoholic beverages over the holiday season otherwise, with Venus reversing through your wellbeing zone(from December 22 to February 1) your health will suffer.
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Stop stressing and micromanaging! With the Full Moon in your career zone, a fun and fle xible approach brings rewards at work. It also puts you in the mood for a relaxing holiday break. But money matters look unpredictable, so leave important fi nancial dealings for a better time. Group activities are favoured… as long as you can accommodate a wide range of differing views.
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
Avoid the Libran tendency to sit on the fence (very stylishly!) and procrastinate. With gung-ho Mars now moving through your sign, strive to go after what you want with confidenc e and plenty of chutzpah. Plus get your skates on and complete your Christmas shopping by Saturday, because Venus (your ruling planet) goes retrograde on Sunday morning (until February 1) so you won’t feel very productive.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
For some lucky Scorpios, love and lust are on the menu this week as the Full Moon steams up your sensuality zone. For others – an issue involving joint fi nancial matters (or shared possessions) comes to a head and demands to be addressed in a proactive way. Strive to be a lot less stubborn and a lot more spontaneous. You’ll fi nd an ounce of action is worth a pound of pondering.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
A close relationship takes up much of your energy this week, as you do all you can to right a perceived wrong. With a smart and sassy Sagittarian attitude, you’ll get it sorted in no time. The Moon and Jupiter join forces on Thursday, when you’re at your affectionate, encouraging best. But, if someone tells you something in confidence, resist the temptation to trumpet it all over town!
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Conscientious Capricorns love things to run effic iently and smoothly. But there’s unpredictable Full Moon energy about this week, so why not drop your perfectly planned schedule and just take things as they come? Mighty Mars (visiting your career zone) also encourages you to take a calculated risk at work. If you are overly-cautious, a fabulous opportunity may pass you by so be prepared to take risks.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Th is week’s frantic Full Moon pace suits your Aquarian style… fast and furious, with plenty of variety, last minute changes, controversial conversations, sudden disruptions and exciting discoveries along the way! But don’t be too hasty in your evaluation of a person or situation. Just remember there is a lot going on beneath the shiny surface, so take the time to look a lot deeper.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
In the chaotic lead-up to Christmas, are you feeling like a tired and fragile Fish? The Full Moon falls in your domestic zone so try to spend a few nights at home this week, complete with plenty of food, cushions, chocolates, and your favourite book or TV shows. Follow the sensible advice of writer Jane Austen (born on December 16). “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”
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Don’t sweat the small stuff
Top three tips for good health? 1. Meditate – even for just five minutes a day, take that time to clear your mind of negative energy. Everything you experience in your life is filt ered through your brain and what you ‘see’ tends to reflect the state of mind you are in. If you are in an angry mood, the guy in front cut you off in traffic just to make you angrier. If you were in a great mood you might feel that by pulling in quickly it kept traffic moving better. 2. Connect with nature – your mind, body and soul will appreciate it, you
will feel less anxious, depressed and angry. How do you feel after a swim at a nice beach or a walk through a cool green rainforest? 3. Mindful eating – be aware of what you put in your mouth. Pause and taste your food and listen to your body. Eat when you are hungry, stop when you are full. Sounds simple but how often is it ignored? A daily ‘must do’? Getting outside in the sunshine for a walk to clear my head. Try it, you won’t regret it! Biggest health/fitness misconception? That if girls lift heavy weights they will suddenly look like a man. Not possible girls! We don’t naturally have enough testosterone to build that much muscle. However the more lean muscle you have on your body the less fat you will have, and the only way to build lean muscle is by weight bearing exercises. What do you consider the biggest benefit of being fit and healthy? Having energy to play with my kids and generally feel awesome!
What type of activity/exercise do you enjoy the most? I enjoy anything that gets my body moving, gets the blood flowing and gives me that rush of energy after.
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Emma, how does fitness play a part in your life? I’ve always had a passion for health and fitness, I played a range of sports throughout school, joined my fi rst gym at 16, enjoyed it myself and realised I wanted to help people become healthy and happy. But it wasn’t until I had my second child that I took the leap and became a trainer. It’s easy to work hard at something you are passionate about. Now I am training clients and even teaching fitness to anyone who is interested!
How do you stay motivated when it’s so easy to just ‘take it easy’? I have off days just like everyone else, sometimes when I’m feeling off I think of the example I am setting for my kids and that pushes me through. Freestyle – anything else you want to say? There is a saying I like that sums up where a lot of people lose touch with themselves. “When you try to control everything, you enjoy nothing, relax, breathe and just LIVE!”” If you can’t enjoy the moment how can you enjoy a whole life? Concentrate on the big picture, don’t sweat the small stuff, work hard but enjoy the process then go to bed and sleep well knowing you are in a good place.
EMMA TULL
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Feeling the spirit of the season
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SAW A GIRL WEARING PLATFORM JELLY SANDALS THAT WERE BRIGHT WHITE. I HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THEM IN THE SHOPS BUT IT IS GREAT TO SEE SOMEONE FINDING THEIR STYLE.
ur workshop is busy! Full of Christmas presents in the making and the excitement is building every day. I heard only the other day that a large percentage of Christmas shoppers will be leaving their shopping to the last week. I have to admit, I am one of these people. I fi nd that thinking about the right gift can be the hardest part. Once you know what you want the job is 90 per cent complete. Given that everyone is so busy at this time of year, I thought it would be handy to give you a run down on great present options in store. For mum – depending on your mum’s style, going for a classic keepsake is always a winner. Coloured stones are going to be a success, as everyone loves having colour in their life. The bolder the better! For dad – you just can’t go past a nice wrist watch. We have a number of great brands in store. I will list them and give you my take on each brand. Bering watches: Great Dutch design and at an affordable price. TW Steel: For the young and adventurous dad. Th is is a big watch and shows great character. Classique: A Swiss made watch that has amazing style. Thi s brand also have a solid gold range – on the wish list of every watch enthusiast! Edox: Our stand out Swiss made watch, celebrating 130 years next year. A very deserving dad will love to be wearing one of these on Christmas Day. For your wife – Pandora as always, is a great purchase for a stocking fi ller. However, if you are after extra brownie points pick up a pair of Passion 8 Diamond studs. You will defi nitely be in the good books! There are more and more wonderful gifts and ideas in store catering for any budget. Come and visit us and our brilliant team at York Jewellers can help you decide on the winning present.
by Nicole McMillan
widespread problem this time of year is “upset tummies”. It does not matter whether you drink alcohol or not. The increase in volume and types of foods effects just about everyone. Problems can be simplified to whether it is above or below the navel. Th is week I will touch on the effects below the navel and next week above. Below the navel, problems include abdominal pain, cramping, feeling full and bloated. Diarrhoea or constipation may also occur. These all can occur as a result of your digestive tract being sensitive to either the different foods you may eat, the increased amount of food you may eat at different times, alcohol intake or stress. The good news is the body is very adaptable. You can help it regain balance by giving it “rest days”. On these less hectic days, try to reduce your caffeine intake, reduce alcohol, take in more fibre and eat more fruit and vegetables. It’s also worth drinking more water and doing moderate exercise. The makers of Inner Health Plus have produced a little brochure called the “IBS Diet”. Th is wonderful leaflet has a nice summary of the foods to limit in your diet to reduce the incidence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic condition with the same symptoms. The leaflet shows the food you can safely increase in your diet without causing problems. We are handing out copies of the “ IBS Diet” to help people “navigate” the silly season. Probiotics such as Inner Health Plus can help prevent the effects of this time of year. These help establish a healthy “tummy” environment. Another natural product that is very good is Iberogast. It helps relax the intestinal tract and reduce cramping. It has been used on over 25 million patients and for over 50 years in Europe.
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Buying a bunny
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abbits make wonderful pets and a well cared for bunny can live for seven to nine years. They come in a variety of different breeds and sizes; from short coated dwarfs to fluff y giant Flemish rabbits. With so many breeds it is difficult to recommend any one breed. Generally the larger breeds are more docile and better suited for children. Coat length should also be considered as longer haired varieties need more regular grooming and can easily become matted. They are great as indoor pets and can be trained to use a litter tray. If kept indoors, it is a good idea to rabbit proof the house. Bunnies love to chew through electrical cords so ensure that these are well hidden. Rabbits can be housed in outdoor hutches as well but they need a lot of room to move around and daily socialisation time with the family. An ideal hutch should have enough room for the rabbit to run around and should also provide a sleeping area with adequate shelter. Hutches should also be covered in a mosquito proof netting to help prevent diseases. The floor of the hutch should have soft absorbent bedding to avoid sores on the feet. Exercise is important for health and well being. Time out of the hutch in a safe enclosed backyard where they can graze is ideal. Rabbits are social creatures and enjoy living in the company of other bunnies. Rabbits can also form great bonds with their owners and other pets. Rabbits are herbivores, meaning that they eat plants. It is recommended that their diets consist of high quality hay, fresh grass and chopped leafy vegetables. Most commercially available rabbit mixes lack suffic ient fibre for a rabbit’s nutritional needs. These mixes contain food that are not found in a rabbit’s natural diet and can cause life threatening dental and gastrointestinal disease. Rabbits also need regular vaccinations against calicivirus – this is a fatal virus that can cause bleeding and sudden death. Another common illness is myxomatosis, unfortunately there is no available vaccination but prevention involves controlling fleas and mosquitoes.
Nicole McMillan, practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital
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leep is a critical element of health. The less you get the less health you will have! Here’s some tips on getting more. • Reshuffle your work day According to a 2012 study published in the American Psychological Association journal Emotion, early risers tend to be happier, healthier and more productive – factors that make a powerful case for relegating your most taxing tasks to the early hours of the day. • Embrace yoga If you’re a yoga cynic, it might be time to reconsider – the ancient art might work wonders for your zen levels, but it can also revolutionise your capacity to get better sleep. In December 2012, researchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that those who practiced yoga daily experienced deeper and more restorative periods of rest. • Invest in your sleeping environment Swap worn-out pillows or uncomfortable mattresses and get block out curtains as you need a dark room. Don’t have electrical appliances near you (get rid of that phone on the table beside your head), a battery clock is $5 and the alarm works fine. • Cut down your caffeine intake You might think those two espressos don’t affect you anymore, but your brain activity might prove otherwise. • Leave your work at work It’s tempting to check your emails at work or in bed, but turning your rest zones into a home office can see good sleep become a thing of the past. Ideally have no screens on after say 9.30pm. They all have a blue light that makes the brain think it’s the middle of the day! If you commit to setting clear work-life boundaries, you’re sure to see major improvements. • Be grateful for what you have Interestingly, being grateful for the things in your life that are good can diminish the problems that see you stay up all night. Focusing on the positives can help anxieties.
David Stein, Owner & Manager of Fitec, Penrith www.fitec.com.au e:david@fitec.com.au
ANIMAL TALK
by Martin Cominotto
Tummy health
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Matthew Ely is an award-winning jewellery designer based at York Jewellers in Westfield Penrith
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Make sleep a priority
life & style
his week I had a blast from the past – an awesome reminder of my childhood – in the shape of a pair of shoes. I have a shocking memory – I have a hard time remembering what I did last week, let alone moments of my childhood, but a shopping trip had me reminiscing of my pre-school days like it was yesterday. My jellybean sandals were my favourite pair of shoes. Pink and sparkly, my ‘jellys’ were every five-year-old girl’s ultimate foot candy. I can’t remember how they felt on my feet but how they looked: the picture is clear! For a couple of months, jelly sandals, jellybeans, jellys; whatever you want to call them, have been in stores and on the feet of women in one of the biggest fashion come-backs since high waisted jeans. I had noted their reappearance but until this week, I hadn’t considered that these shoes might have an impact on me. I was shopping in a big factory outlet complex when I came across a shoe warehouse and the fi rst shoe that caught my eye: a pair of pink, sparkly jellys. Instantly, I thought back to when I was a kid and I made a beeline for them, picking them up. I don’t know whether it was fate or just luck but the shoe I had picked up was in my size so, I picked a seat in a hidden corner of the store and slipped it on my foot. I sat there for a moment wondering why I ever stopped wearing them – right there and then I convinced myself that I could live happily ever after in my pink, sparkly jellys. I tore my eyes away from my shoe (well it wasn’t mine yet) and I glanced at the walkway outside and BAM! Everywhere I looked there were girls wearing jellys with dresses, with jeans, with shorts – it was like they had replaced the standard pair of thongs. At that moment, the shop assistant came over and said “would you like to try on the other pair? I just love the colour”. I politely declined; I had wanted the jellys for myself, to be my special pair of shoes but reality was, they weren’t that special now that everyone else was wearing them. I am not going to lie, I have regretted walking away from that shop empty handed ever since but for now, I am satisfied with my memories.
STAYING HEALTHY
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by Matthew Ely
by Katherine Tweed
NATURAL THERAPIES
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by John Miller-Crispe
Obesity now home delivered
life & style
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certain fast food giant has now started home delivery in western Sydney. They have selected the area that has the highest rate of obesity and the highest rate of chronic illness in the greater Sydney area. If anyone is still unaware that fast foods are grossly unhealthy let us dispel that right now. Eating fast foods is destroying your health and leading you to an early grave. It is digging your grave with your teeth. To trespass on the Rev Lavender’s territory, Jesus asked his listeners, “Why do you spend money for that which is not food?” Whether you are a Christian or not, the question is just as valid. Even though Jesus may have been talking about spiritual food the same goes for physical food; what you eat today is going to make the cells of your body and your brain in the future. Eating unhealthy food will produce an unhealthy body and mind. Recent studies around the world have shown that the difference between a truly healthy diet which leads to healthy cells and a long life, and an unhealthy diet, leading to sickness and a shorter life, is $1.65 per day (source Medical Observer Online, December 9, 2013). Fall in love with preparing food, make it your hobby to produce healthy meals for your family and it won’t seem like a chore. Those of you who eat food prepared by someone else, express gratitude for their efforts; it will make the task a lot more pleasant and strengthen your relationships. Doctors and naturopaths would see a lot fewer people if our clients learned to make and eat truly healthy meals. Never have we had so many options as we do today. There is a fast food outlet for every taste, but there is also an abundance of wonderful nutritious foods available. Again, “Why do you spend your money for that which is not food?”
by Rev John Lavender
by Anthony Walker
Rediscover the child in you!
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ith the Christmas break upon us and the school holidays about to start, the juggle has begun for many parents around the country. If you’re anything like me, you’ll have planned the holidays to the nth degree instead of keeping it simple and letting the kids fig ure it out for themselves. We’re all so eager these days to coordinate rather extravagant activities and outings, which is great, but it usually comes at the expense of the family budget. Keep a track of your expenses these holidays and you’ll see what I mean. So for what it’s worth, here’s your friendly (and now thrifty) local Bank Manager’s ideas for spending time with the kids these holidays. Your kids and your wallet will love you for it! • Jump rope (remember double dutch?) • Chalk up the driveway and have a handball competition • Elastics… England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales • Play 1,2,3 – Home! • Go for a bike ride or roller blade on your local bike path • Hold your own mini fun Olympics with egg and spoon, wheelbarrow and three-legged races • Get the kids to have a cake cooking competition – you get to be the judge • Camp out in the back yard • Make a cubby house hide out • Do some gardening and plant a herb garden or veggie patch • Make a paper mache, then turn it into a pinata • Have a mintie hunt or a treasure hunt • Make masks from paper plates • If the weather is rainy get out the good old 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle
Anthony Walker, Owner-Manager Bank of Queensland. Anthony.walker@boq.com.au
Jesus does not disappoint
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very Christmas it will happen. No matter how hard we try to stay positive, some of the gifts we’re given will disappoint – doesn’t fit, too big, too small, not what I wanted, not my style, doesn’t work, batteries not included, too noisy, wrong colour. So the list goes on. But consider this; the gift that God gives at Christmas is in an entirely different category! At Christmas we are reminded how God gives the gift that does not disappoint; he gives us the gift of Jesus. Although life has its many ups and downs, the consistent experience of those who know Jesus is that he does not disappoint. Consider what the Apostle Paul says in the Bible’s book of Romans; “Therefore, since we have been put right with God through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul continues, saying how we now, “rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” See what God has given us in Jesus! Peace. The hope of the glory of God. Even when times are tough, Christian people can persevere with hope because they know that despite everything, God has poured out his love on them. No wonder Jesus does not disappoint! Do not let this Christmas go by without taking hold of the real hope and joy you can have as you put your faith and trust in Jesus.
Reverend John Lavender can be contacted via www.glenmorepark.anglican.asn.au
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John Miller-Crispe is a Senior Naturopath with Abundant Life & Health Naturopathic Clinic
VIEW FROM ABOVE
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THE WESTERN WEEKENDER YOUR ESSENTIAL WEEKEND REAL ESTATE GUIDE
Open Homes: Your weekend guide is inside
HITCHENS SELF STORAGE & REMOVALS Pay 6 months Storage get 1 month FREE OPEN HOME Saturday 14th December 9.00-9.40am, 43 Elizabeth Crescent, Kingswood
Local + Interstate Removals BOXES from $2.50
• Move yourself from $150 a day
• single level home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (2 toilets) & parking for 2 cars • all bedrooms have built-in wardrobes • internal laundry • separate lounge & dining • open kitchen with stainless steel appliances • ceiling fans to all bedrooms
• split system air conditioning • covered rear entertaining deck • sunny front yard • easy-care gardens & lawn • rear access to parking (carport) • garden shed
Recently undergoing a full renovation (2010), this wonderful property is perfect for a low maintenance lifestyle. Externally, the property has an inviting front entry, with a lovely low maintenance lawn & garden. At the rear, there is parking for 2 cars (one under a carport) behind a secure gate, which doubles as a great BBQ | Entertaining area. Internally, the WOW factor hits you the moment you walk inside the front door. The fi nishes & fittings exude quality, whilst the flow of the home works extremely well with your everyday lifestyle. Family meals & entertaining will be a breeze, as the large open kitchen has everything you could ask for in a modern home. Th is flows out to a covered deck, where you can sit & relax with family & friends, whilst enjoying the ambience of the area. Call Craig Caughlan on 0406 358 885 to book your exclusive inspection.
142 Old Bathurst Rd
Kingswood WW3642
EMU PLAINS www.hitchens.com.au 4735 7000
If You Want WOW Factor, This is IT!
Offers over $360,000
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OPEN HOME Saturday 14th 12.00-12.30pm, 19 Silvereye Close
Conveniently Located
A Little Cheapie!!!
Quaint, neat home in Glenmore Park perfect for 1st home buyers or retirees looking to downsize. The home consists of 3 bedrooms with built in wardrobes to all, separate toilet and bathroom, separate dining and lounge, reversed cycle air conditioner and a low maintenance yard. Positioned close to shops, schools, parks and sports fields. Th is home is a little beauty and is beckoning for a new owner, call now for an inspection today, it won’t last at this price.
Be quick for this one - at this price it won’t last long. Located only metres from the primary school and a short drive to Glenmore Park Shopping Centre, this 3 bedroom home on a 353 sqm block is currently leased until September 2014. Current rent is $350.00 per week increasing to $370.00 per week in March 2014. Gas cooktop and hot water service, built-in robe to the main bedroom, separate toilet, dining area off the kitchen and good size formal lounge room with split system air cond. Along with a good size backyard and single lock up garage - this is an ideal investment property.
Glenmore Park
Glenmore Park
Offers over $400,000
Contact Michael Ball at Michael Ball Realty Penrith on 0414 264 668 or 4732 2888 • www.mbrrealty.com.au
Offers over $339,950
Contact Helen Fitzpatick at Ray White Penrith on 0414 362 955 or 4732 3333 • www.raywhitepenrith.com
Dreaming of a new home?...
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We found it for you … The Paradise
The Paradise is an exciting new display home now open at the new Mulgoa Rise estate. The Paradise is the flagship for Roselea’s new Vogue Range of homes which includes exciting new designs for both single and two storey homes ranging in sizes, designs and features. Quality inclusions and finishes are also part of this new range. House and Land Packages available at the new Mulgoa Rise estate or House Packages on your land.
HIA Member Licence: 36057C
The Paradise display home: 86 Bradley Street, Mulgoa Rise
Opening Times: Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am to 5pm • Monday: 10am to 5pm Tuesday and Wednesday: CLOSED • Thursday: 2pm to 5pm • Friday: 10am to 5pm
Enquiries: 1300 146 637
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th & Sun 15th 1.00 to 1.40pm 1/41 First Street
KINGSWOOD
OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 10.00 to 10.40am 47 Fragar Road
OFFERS OVER $329,950
First In, Best Dressed!
Situated in a complex of four, this modern townhouse awaits. Featuring three bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes, modern bathroom and kitchen all the hard work has been done. With split system air conditioning, lock up garage and internal access, this town house is a must to inspect.
Web ID: PEN11307
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SOUTH PENRITH
OFFERS OVER $429,950
Opportunity Beckons
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You will be pleasantly surprised by the size of this much loved family home. With not one but two large living areas separated by the generous kitchen with open servery, this home is perfect for those looking for a little extra space. Take advantage of the large corner block by building a granny flat (STCA) and increasing your rental income. Put this at the top of your list as this home is sure to go fast. Web ID: PEN11306
• Three bedrooms with built in robes • Updated modern bathroom • Entertaining deck • Lock up garage • Internal access • Small complex • Split system air conditioning
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1
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537m2
• Corner Block • Three sizeable bedrooms • Two living areas • Second toilet in laundry • Plantation shutters to back yard • High Ceilings with Ornate Cornice work • Detached workshop
FROM $375,000
PENRITH Small Complex – Big Opportunity
With only ten other units in the complex you will enjoy a lifestyle free of maintenance. Located moments from the train station and the heart of Penrith you will be doing well to find a better example of contemporary living. Astute investors should also enquire. Why not take advantage of the exciting anticipated weekly rental returns on offer.
Web ID: LEN10791
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2
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• Two bedrooms (Ensuite to main) • Built in wardrobes • Kitchen with stone tops + stainless steel appliances • Split system air conditioning • Balcony / courtyard (where applicable) • Internal laundry + dryer • Intercom system + Remote access to basement car space
ORCHARD HILLS
OFFERS OVER $1,195,000
Exclusive ‘Vines’ Estate
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This exceptional Clarendon designed home will accommodate your every need. The oversized floor plan enjoys four bedrooms with generous servings of living spaces. Ducted air conditioning flows throughout this substantial home and when the weather allows, you will love the solar heated in ground pool or gathering under the spacious entertaining area. Web ID: LEN10768
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 11.00 to 11.40am 8 Areley Court
• Master bedroom with ensuite • Ducted air conditioning • Formal lounge/dining • Polyurethane kitchen • 7m x 11 m detached shed • Landscaped and manicured gardens • Easy access to Penrith and motorway
OFFERS OVER $669,950
JAMISONTOWN
Masterpiece 4007m2 Clarendon Dominating this cul-de-sac is this north facing Clarendon home. Only seven years young, this attractive design caters for inside and outside entertaining and big living areas upstairs and down for the lifestyle you want to live. The picture is complete with impressive living areas and magnificent outdoor entertaining around a spectacular inground pool. Being in the suburb of Jamisontown it is in close proximity to schools, shops and the M4. Web ID: PEN11304
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3
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725m2
• Five Bedrooms • Theatre Room • Inground Saltwater Pool • Ducted Air Conditioning • Double Lock Up Garage • Three Bathrooms • So Much More
Penrith
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park
Cranebrook
429 High Street
Lennox Centre
134D Great Western Hwy
5 Wascoe Street
7 Great Western Highway
91 Great Western Hwy
30 Mulgoa Road
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way
4722 5000
4735 2121
4739 8800
4739 1111
4751 8888
4735 8888
4733 6999
4730 1122
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EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $729,950
Brand New Executive Residence
Superbly crafted and completed with outstanding quality throughout. Four spacious bedrooms combine with an open and contemporary floor plan. Brand new and complete with ducted air conditioning, this residence will make you the envy of your friends. The double garage, three bathrooms, modern façade and approx. 600 m2 block completes the package. Web ID: LEN10793
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3
2
600m2
• Ensuite + WI Robe to main • Built in wardrobes • Ducted air conditioning • Lounge/dining/family rooms • Well-appointed kitchen + WI Pantry • Internal laundry + powder room • Shadow line plaster work
OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 11.00 to 11.40am 23 Panorama Avenue
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 1.00 to 1.40pm 60 Brougham Street
OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 11.00 to 11.40am 4 Gosling Street
EMU HEIGHTS
OFFERS OVER $499,950
Unassuming – Full Of Features
Nestled in this popular leafy suburb, this home will inspire your creative flair and allow you ample opportunity to bring your dreams to life. The floor plan is split across two levels and combines three bedrooms with up to two living areas Depending on your needs there is scope for a fourth bedroom or office that overlooks the in ground pool. Web ID: LEN10782
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1
1
626m2
• Timber floors • Split level design • Formal lounge / family room / study • Split system air conditioning • Covered entertaining area • In ground pool • Approx 626 sqm block
LEONAY
OFFERS OVER $599,950
Love At First Sight
Meticulously maintained this property offers much more size than can be seen from the street. In total there is the provision for up to five bedrooms combined with generous servings of living areas. The in ground pool and double garage completes the package. Located approximately fifty eight kilometres from Sydney and positioned on the western side of the prestigious Nepean River. Web ID: LEN10810
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3
2
682m2
• Four Bedrooms and study • Multiple living areas • Spectacular views • Inground Pool • Entertaining Area • Highly Sough Location
OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 12.00 to 12.40pm 67 Dartmoor Circuit
EMU HEIGHTS
$575,000
Be The Family Favourite
The floor plan has been extended and now enjoys four bedrooms with a variety of living spaces. The kitchen, ensuite and bathroom have been updated and the creation of a study is a welcome inclusion. Car accommodation won’t be a problem with the double carport and double garage. The size will certainly surprise! Web ID: LEN10758
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2
3
629m2
• Ensuite to main • Split system air conditioning + alarm system • Undercover entertaining area • Study/office • Built in wardrobes • Two living areas • Tiled/carpet floor coverings
OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 12.00 to 12.40pm 97 The Sanctuary Drive
LEONAY
$695,000 LEONAY
Try This On For Size
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645m2
• Five bedrooms + study • Ensuite to main bedroom + balcony • Timber kitchen • Large glass room with open views • In ground pool • Double garage • Ducted air conditioning
OFFERS OVER $549,950
Moments From The River
Generous in overall size this home can be adjusted to suit a variety of different arrangements. The floor plan allows for separate living areas, study/office, utility rooms and two bathrooms. The outdoor entertaining area will accommodate your social gatherings with enough room left for the kids and pest to play.
Web ID: LEN10778
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2
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626m2
• Located moments to the Nepean River • Ensuite + WI robe to main bedroom • Built in wardrobes • Formal dining + meals area • Three living spaces • Modern kitchen • Covered entertaining area
Emu Plains
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Springwood
Cranebrook
Penrith
Lennox Centre
30 Mulgoa Road
134D Great Western Hwy
5 Wascoe Street
7 Great Western Highway
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way
429 High Street
91 Great Western Hwy
4735 2121
4733 6999
4739 8800
4739 1111
4751 8888
4730 1122
4722 5000
4735 8888
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Give your family the room they deserve in this split level home that offers an abundance of space. With five bedrooms, numerous living spaces and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The in ground pool is the centrepiece of the yard and is accompanied by a covered entertaining area. Also features a double garage and timber kitchen. Web ID: LEN10790
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 11.00 to 11.40am 31 Saddler Way
GLENMORE PARK
OFFERS OVER $685,000
Blue Hills Masterpiece With Blue Mountains Views
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Boasting a key Blue Ribbon location perfectly situated for a lifestyle of convenience and peace in the well sought after Blue Hills area is this stunning Masterton Home on a 814sqm block complimented with far too many luxurious options to list, with views to the Blue Mountains. Peacefully positioned on the high side of Saddler Way, this home offers everyday living and leaves nothing to be desired by way of comfort and appeal for the growing family. Close to shops, schools, reserves, transport and the M4.
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814m2
• Four bedrooms with built ins • Main with ensuite • Open plan kitchen • Outdoor undercover entertaining • Ducted air-conditioning and vacuum • Double garage • Space for a pool
Web ID: GLM10539
GLENMORE PARK
$604,990 REGENTVILLE
Off The Plan – Exclusive To Jim Aitken & Partners
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Situated in a prime Glenmore Park location is this opportunity to purchase this Liberty Regent off the plan. Built by Edgewater Homes you can rest assured that you are in great hands with one of the area’s premier builders. With open plan living, high ceilings as standard, and the large amount of quality inclusions. With a display home available for inspection at Harrington Park (by appointment) buying off the plan has never been so easy. So call now to view this amazing opportunity and avoid disappointment. Web ID: GLM10534
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2
2
400m2
• Off the Plan, Brand New Exclusive 26 Squares • Four Bedrooms, Main with Ensuite • Two Living Areas • Low Maintenance Living • Ducted Air-conditioning • Alfresco Entertaining • Close to Amenties
OFFERS OVER $370,000
Renovators Delight!
Opportunity knocks for all investors, first home buyers and the astute buyer. Rarely offered in Regentville is this three bedrooms brick home on 687sqm block. Potentially a renovators delight, featuring a renovated bathroom, two toilets, split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, gas outlet, a spacious kitchen with gas cooking (bottled) and two dishwashers. A large yard, concrete in ground swimming pool (needs repair), single lock up garage (needs repair) and a carport. Web ID: GLM10541
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687m2
* Renovators Dream * Three Bedrooms * Renovated Bathroom * In ground Swimming Pool * Single Lock up Garage * 500 Metres to M4 * Potential Granny Flat (STCA)
Glenmore Park
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Cranebrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Penrith
30 Mulgoa Road
91 Great Western Hwy
134D Great Western Hwy
5 Wascoe Street
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way
7 Great Western Highway
Lennox Centre
429 High Street
4733 6999
4735 8888
4739 8800
4739 1111
4730 1122
4751 8888
4735 2121
4722 5000
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CRANEBROOK
OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 12.00 to 12.40pm 3 Kittiwake Place
OFFERS OVER $420,000
The Whole Package
This home is waiting for a family whether as an investment or as a place to call home. With a superb locations, position and outlook, the property is in excellent condition featuring a new kitchen and bathroom both renovated in the last two years. Recently painted this home also features tiled and carpet flooring and is set on the high side of the road with mountain and park views. Web ID: CRA10512
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Web ID: CRA10513
OFFERS OVER $1,200,000
Located in a very quiet street in a very high sorted suburb, this fabulous family home will give you the size, space and will even accommodate the extended family in absolute comfort. There are a number of features in this home, they include:
Web ID: GLM10538
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20,300m
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• Six Large Bedrooms • Four Bathrooms • Multiple Living Areas • Triple Garage • Triple Carport • Approximately Five Acres • Granny Flat
CASTLEREAGH Wonderfully preserved this family home will suit those seeking the acreage aspect. Beyond the traditional façade is a three bedroom floor plan that is accompanied by generous servings of living space that is improved by the comfort of ducted air conditioning and huge carport.
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7.530m
• Huge separate rumpus room • Ducted air conditioning • Double garage • Covered car accommodation • Timber kitchen • Workshop space • Front security gates
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• Five bedrooms • Three gorgeous bathrooms • Open plan living areas • Large modern kitchen • Ducted air conditioning • Large BBQ/Alfresco area • Popular Waterside Estate
OFFERS OVER $1,295,000
If you have a large family and dreaming about park life acreage then you´ll love this residence. Set on five acres this seven bedroom home also includes a study, vast formal and informal living areas, plus high ceilings. Outside there is a huge car garage/ workshop, lots of bench and cupboard space.
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20,234.4m2
• Seven bedrooms plus study • Large living rooms • Four bathrooms • Large modern kitchen • Ducted air con/vacuum • Six car spaces • Five beautiful acres (approx)
CRANEBROOK
OFFERS OVER $649,950
Just Over An Acre Of Prime Land
Superbly positioned in the ever popular North section of Cranebrook is this vacant parcel of land that is ready for you to let your imagination run wild. The block has been registered and is ready for you to join forces with your architect to bring your dream to life. Imagine coming home to this wonderful location.
Web ID: LEN10531
4.102m2 • Superbly positioned • Versatile, vacant parcel of land • The block is just over an acre in size • Frontage of approximately 44m • Positioned in an acreage precinct • Services available • Vacant parcel of land
Cranebrook
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park
Penrith
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way
Lennox Centre
134D Great Western Hwy
5 Wascoe Street
7 Great Western Highway
91 Great Western Hwy
30 Mulgoa Road
429 High Street
4730 1122
4735 2121
4739 8800
4739 1111
4751 8888
4735 8888
4733 6999
4722 5000
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Web ID: LEN10796
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CASTLEREAGH Your Castle Awaits
Web ID: CRA10374
OFFERS OVER $1,250,000
Acreage So Close To Town
OFFERS OVER $629,950
The right house, in the right street, and in the right suburb. If these things really matter to you, and why shouldn´t they? Then this property of un-paralled charm and character is ideal for you. With walk-in robe to the main bedroom, plus down lights and tiled through, many other features include:
• Four bedrooms • Built-in robes to three bedrooms • Single carport • Two living areas • Split system air conditioning • Large undercover entertaining area • Fully fenced
CASTLEREAGH Private, Spacious And Affordable!
CRANEBROOK A Showpiece Of Success!
568m2
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 14th 11.00 to 11.40am 32 Tornado Crescent
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PENRITH
You Will Love This
• 4 double bedrooms - all with built-ins • huge master bedroom with fitted walk-in & fabulous ensuite • exquisite formal entry + study | utility room + huge gym room • gourmet kitchen + stone bench-tops + dishwasher + external server • informal dining + family room + upstairs rumpus | custom theatre room • double garage + remote garage door + drive thru access to rear yard • undercover entertainment area + fully landscaped yards front | rear + garden shed
MOUNT RIVERVIEW Mountain Retreat With Unbelievable Views
A statement in style, this architecturally designed home positioned in one of Penrith’s leading streets is a property the entire family will love. This stunning family home with prestigious inclusions throughout is one not to be missed. If you are looking for a magnificent home in a leading street, then look no further. Call today to book your exclusive inspection with Dukes Estate Agents.
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For Sale: View: Penrith: Emu Plains:
PENRITH
Location, Size & Quality = Lifestyle
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An outstanding opportunity to secure this unique tri-level home perched in the prize locale of Blackbutt Circle, enjoying peaceful native surroundings & distant mountain views. This exceptionally well presented home offers versatility with a multiple of options for the entire family. Located in a low traffic area surrounded by quality homes this is an opportunity NOT to be missed.
APPROX
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911m2
CAMBRIDGE GARDENS A Family Friendly Home
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For Sale: View: Penrith: Emu Plains:
PENRITH
The Ultimate Lifestyle
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APPROX
600m2
INSPECT: Saturday 11.00-11.40am - 98 Grange Crescent
offers over $999,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
• 4 bedrooms + 2 with ensuites + 2 with walk-in robes • formal lounge | living + open plan kitchen | dining & family with bi-fold doors • gorgeous gourmet style kitchen + stone bench tops + commercial grade oven + dishwasher + breakfast bar + glass splash backs • fabulous undercover entertaining + ample storage + double garage + internal access + remote panel lift door • high set ceilings + ornate cornices + r|c ducted air conditioning + ceramic tiles throughout + new carpet + freshly painted + plantation shutters • in ground swimming pool + private setting + fully landscaped gardens + cobble stone front drive
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1117m2
offers over $619,000 floor plan online 4735 6600 4722 2626
• house has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (+ a 2nd toilet) & parking for 4 cars • kitchen & breakfast room combined • large lounge | living area • study nook • sunroom entry • internal laundry • large covered entertaining & BBQ area • carport for 2 cars & off-street parking for more • garden shed
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CAMBRIDGE PARK This Place Has Everything
Situated in a popular locale, this exceptional family home embraces classic modern elegance for relaxed living and entertaining. Offering stylish interiors and private rear setting with sun washed level lawns. The stylish simplicity from master builder ZAC homes and innovative design with exemplary finishes, creates a spacious residence that all the family will LOVE. Book your exclusive viewing today.
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Situated in Cambridge Gardens & close to local shops, schools & public transport, this neat four bedroom home is perfect for a family or investor. The home is fantastic value and ready for a cosmetic renovation. The rear yard is fenced for the kids safety & is a great place to entertain family & friends. The street is very family friendly with a close knit community spirit. Be quick as this property won’t last!
This gorgeous family home “CLARENDON PARKLANE” has exceptional quality throughout. Starting with the contemporary colour scheme, flexible floor plan and the very, very best location. If you are looking for a property with low maintenance that will be suitable for your busy lifestyle then this property is a MUST SEE.
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expressions of interest floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
• 4 large bedrooms all with built-ins • master bedroom with spacious ensuite (double vanity) + corner bath + walk-in robe + parents retreat • formal lounge & separate study rooms + huge family room + powder room (downstairs) • upmarket kitchen + caesar stone bench tops + stainless steel appliances (gas) + dishwasher + glass splash backs • formal entry + porcelain tiles + r|c ducted air conditioning + ducted vacuum + video intercom • upstairs rumpus room + balcony (stainless steel handrail) + timber blinds throughout • double garage + internal access + drive thru access + remote panel lift door • double concrete driveway + fully landscaped grounds + concrete entertaining area + terracotta roof tiles
• tri-level home with north westerly views across Blue Mountains • 5 bedrooms – with built-ins & master with renovated ensuite • formal entry + large open plan formal lounge & dining areas + open wood fire + powder room • massive timber kitchen + dishwasher + breakfast bar + granite bench tops + french doors leading to large decking | viewing area • spacious family room (down stairs) + central combustion stove heating + air conditioning + internal laundry • double carport + garage with internal access + 2 work shops + ample storage rooms + double brick construction • in ground swimming pool +spa + huge backyard + fully landscaped gardens + • entertainment areas + natural water fall + sandstone walls, paths & tracks towards the national park • short walk to shops, public transport, restaurants & local public schools.
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771m2
expressions of interest floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
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572m2
offers over $359,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
• 3 great size bedrooms + separate study • formal lounge room + huge family room • renovated kitchen + dishwasher + ample storage • updated bathroom + 2 toilet + polished timber fl oor boards • split system a|c + wood fire place + spacious undercover veranda • undercover | secure parking + garage + large storage shed + water tank + solar panels • backing onto parklands + side access + close proximity to schools, transport & shops This is an outstanding opportunity to secure an exceptionally, well presented home that offers versatility, location and space. Featuring, updated bathroom and kitchen, separate study, very generous living areas, ample undercover parking and storage that all motor buffs will love. With a fabulous location and backing onto parklands what more could you ask for.
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556m2
offers over $399,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600 WW3760
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WERRINGTON DOWNS
SOUTH PENRITH
• 3 spacious bedrooms all with built-ins + study | utility room • formal entry + formal lounge & dining + ample storage • large living | family room + internal laundry + separate toilet + spa bath • updated kitchen + dishwasher + server + large pantry • freshly painted throughout + ceiling fans + split system a|c • in-ground pool + under cover entertainment + garden shed • detached colour bond garage + undercover parking + side access + landscaped gardens
• 3 good size bedrooms – master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in robe + ceiling fans • formal lounge room + polished timber floor boards + wood fire place + split system a|c • renovated spacious kitchen + stainless steel appliance + ample storage • large family | rumpus room + undercover entertainment area (decking) • single detached garage + sizeable rear yard + central location + high street setting
The Complete Package
Ideal Location
Set on an expansive 771m2 approx corner block with sun drenched rear yard, this delightful family home offers a tranquil location with two street frontages. Portioned to offer a lifestyle of complete convenience, with close proximity to local schools, shops and transport with stylish presented interiors, what else could you wish for.
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Occupying a prominent high position, this fabulous family home offers easy care living for the entire family. It features two spacious living areas, gorgeous renovated kitchen, two updated bathrooms and sunny outdoor area with close proximity to parks, schools, transport and shops, what else could you ask for.
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771m2
offers over $439,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
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INSPECT: Saturday 11.00-11.40am - 7 Lewin Street
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601m2
offers over $429,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
INSPECT: Saturday 9.00-9.40am - 43 Elizabeth Crescent
BLAXLAND
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Lovely Mountains Cottage
3 good size bedrooms with built in robes large lounge and dining rooms great size kitchen opening to a separate family room renovated bathroom and second toilet separate study | utility room undercover entertaining area brilliant fenced back yard lovely valley views close to shops, schools and station
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645m2
offers over $479,000 floor plan online 4735 6600 4722 2626
If You Want WOW Factor,This Is IT ! single level home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (2 toilets) & parking for 2 cars all bedrooms have built-in wardrobes internal laundry separate lounge & dining open kitchen with stainless steel appliances ceiling fans to all bedrooms split system air conditioning covered rear entertaining deck sunny front yard easy-care gardens & lawn rear access to parking (carport) garden shed
Recently undergoing a full renovation (2010), this wonderful property is perfect for a low maintenance lifestyle. Externally, the property has an inviting front entry, with a lovely low maintenance lawn & garden. At the rear, there is parking for 2 cars (one under a carport) behind a secure gate, which doubles as a great BBQ | Entertaining area. Internally, the WOW factor hits you the moment you walk inside the front door. The finishes & fittings exude quality, whilst the flow of the home works extremely well with your everyday lifestyle. Family meals & entertaining will be a breeze, as the large open kitchen has everything you could ask for in a modern home. This flows out to a covered deck, where you can sit & relax with family & friends, whilst enjoying the ambience of the area.
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405m2
offers over $360,000 floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600
www.dukesestateagents.com.au
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Positioned on the high side of a quiet street is this lovely 3 bedroom family size cottage. Offering an open floor plan, large separate living areas, huge timber kitchen, loads of natural sunlight, and high ceilings throughout, plus air conditioning. There is an undercover entertaining BBQ area, a great size fenced yard, lock up garage and side access. Surrounded by quality homes, in a family friendly neighbourhood.
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Wallacia - Northumberland Green 4
Totally renovated inside & out • 16.5HP Carrier ducted air 2011 • Double glazed 12mm argon filled windows throughout • Spotted gum polished timber floors throughout • Wrap around spotted gum timber veranda’s & s/s rails • 3.2 meters high ceilings • All set on 4041m2 block
Ray White Penrith
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Penrith 20 Ceres Street Potential Rent $700 pw • 4 living areas, modern decor • 2 kitchens + a dishwasher • Generous sized bedrooms • 3 split system air conds. • Beautifully landscaped backyard + 2 sheds • Faultless presentation throughout
Ray White Penrith
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Sale Price Range $599,950-$639,950 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
Glenmore Park A Little Cheapie!!! • Close to schools and shops • Currently leased til Sept 2014 • Rent $350 pw increasing to $370 March 14 • Built-in robe to main • 353 sqm block
Ray White Penrith
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Sale Offers Over $339,950 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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When you sell your home, make sure you don’t leave anything behind.
Penrith - Over 55’s Unit
• Peaceful location • 5/6 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms • Polished floorboards throughout • Very spacious bedrooms • Family / rumpus room
• Ground floor + single lock up garage • Modern kitchen & bathroom/laundry • Modern tiling and flooring throughout • 2 x built-ins in main bedroom • Levies $471 per quarter
Ray White Penrith
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Llandilo 89 Fifth Avenue
Sale $779,950 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
With unrivalled local knowledge and 110 years of experience, we’ll make sure you get every last cent’s worth of value from your home.
Sale Offers Over $269,950 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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OPEN HOME SAT 14th 10am-10.40am 19 Westbank Avenue, Emu Plains
Offers over $499,000
• 727sqm approximately, near level block, with 20m frontage approximately • 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • L shaped lounge, dining with access to the sunroom • Fully fenced rear yard great for kids • Walking distance to schools, shops and train, with scenic river walk just around the corner
Shop 26, Winmalee Shopping Village, 14-28 White Cross Road, Winmalee Phone: 4754 4911 www.boydsrealty.com.au
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Be you a builder, renovator or someone looking to secure a fantastic allotment in a premier position to build your dream home, then look no more. Currently leased at $400 per week until May 2014, giving you time to weigh up all your options. This home will simply not last.
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THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
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OPEN HOME Saturday 14th 11.00-11.40am, 8 Areley Court
Clarendon Masterpiece
Acres Of Style The peaceful acreage setting is a wonderful backdrop for this substantial family residence. The gently sloping parcel of land is also improved by a magnificent in ground pool, dam, tennis court and multiple platforms for social gatherings. Orchard Hills is popular for its rural setting and proximity to Penrith Anglican College and motorway. With little opportunity to secure acreage this close to town you will be doing well to find something better. • Tennis court / in ground pool / dam • Integrated refrigerated storage units • Alarm system
• Study + storage facilities • Remote garage / perimeter gate • Ducted air conditioning
Orchard Hills
$2,300,000
WEB ID: LEN10792
Dominating this cul-de-sac is this north facing Clarendon home. Only seven years young, this attractive design caters for inside and outside entertaining and big living areas upstairs and down for the lifestyle you want to live. • Double Lock Up Garage • Five Bedrooms • Th ree Bathrooms • Theatre Room • So Much More • Inground Saltwater Pool • Ducted Air Conditioning The picture is complete with impressive living areas and magnificent outdoor entertaining around a spectacular inground pool. Being in the suburb of Jamisontown it is in close proximity to schools, shops and the M4.
Jamisontown
Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Glenmore Park on 4733 6999 • www.jimaitken.com.au
Offers Over $699,950
WEB ID: PEN11304
Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Penrith on 4722 5000 • www.jimaitken.com.au
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98 Grange Crescent
32 Tornado Crescent 3 Kittiwake Place
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Jim Aitken Penrith
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97 The Sanctuary Drive
Jim Aitken Emu Plains
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89 Fifth Avenue
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302 Littlefields Road
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6 Barina Crescent 45 Bunyarra Drive 60 Brougham Street
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31 Saddler Way 19 Silvereye Close
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38 Cameron Street 8 Areley Court
Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains
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20 Ceres Street
Sat 10.00-10.40am
47 Fragar Road
Jim Aitken Penrith
Sat 11.00-11.40am
3 Tania Avenue
Dukes Estate Agents
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1 Hobbits Glen
GLENMORE PARK
Ray White Penrith
SOUTH PENRITH Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Michael Ball Realty
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EMU PLAINS Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm
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Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Penrith
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St Marys Town Centre is seeking a talented, creative and motivated marketing professional to coordinate and drive the Town Centres marketing, communications and promotions along with engaging local stakeholders in the St Marys local business area. The ideal candidate will have previous experience and skills in marketing and administration. The successful applicant will report directly to the Board of the Town Centre Corporation, with key responsibilities including: • Managing the day to day administration of the Corporation • Implementing the Business Plan as approved by the Board including the use of social media for marketing and promotional purposes • Developing cross marketing opportunities • Creating and coordinating promotional activities Ideally, the successful applicant will possess the following skills: • Business development and marketing skills relevant to local stakeholders • Advanced computer skills including basic knowledge of graphic software e.g. Photoshop, social media and web platforms • Excellent communication skills across a team environment • Understanding of budgeting and cost/benefit analysis process
Werrington Community Project Inc. (WCPI) is seeking to appoint an innovative and experienced youth worker/s. WCPI is a community development organisation providing a range of services across the Werrington / Cambridge Park area and the broader Penrith LGA. The Youth Service is an effective and growing service and WCPI requires the person in the role to have at least 2-3 years experience in youth work. Applications must address all selection criteria contained in the Information Package obtainable on the WCPI website www.wyns.org.au or by contacting Valmai Champ on 9673 6133 or mgt.wcpi@internode.on.net Applications close C.O.B Monday, 6th January, 2014 with interviews in early January 2014
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1998 HOLDEN BARINA CITY
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$1495
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$1995
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1994 VR COMMODORE S
1999 TOYOTA COROLLA SECA
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2000 TOYOTA CAMRY CSi
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Open Water: Re-branded event set to attract big numbers
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Students and cricketers will be connected via a new summer program.
Connected to their heroes: Thunder partners with schools
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ustralian and Sydney Thu nder fast-bowler Gurinder Sandhu has been adopted by Holy Spirit Primary School in St Clair for this summer’s Big Bash tournament. Sandhu, along with Michael Clarke, Mike Hussey, David Warner and their Sydney Thunder teammates are going back to school this summer as part of an exciting program launched by the Big Bash team. 72 schools across NSW and the ACT have signed up to the Thunder Local Hero program which will see players adopted by schools across Term 4 and into the summer holidays. Th roughout the summer, every Local
Hero school will receive unprecedented access to their Sydney Thunder player. Recently students received their Sydney Thunder Local Hero pack, and students will continue to receive regular updates from their player via email and video messages over the summer holidays. Nick Cummins, General Manager of Sydney Thunder said he was looking forward to connecting with schools across the Penrith area. “Our local communities, schools and families are the heart of the Sydney Thunder, and we are pleased to be able to connect with them via this new initiative,” he said.
Julie-Anne Hawker is confident the Open Water Swim will be a success. Photo: Melinda Jane.
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NATHAN TAYLOR
he Sydney International Regatta Centre will be home to the newly re-branded Western Sydney Open Water Swim next February. Formerly the 2km Regatta Challenge, the Western Sydney Open Water Swim will feature the traditional 2km race as well as the newly introduced 5km race for stronger swimmers. Julie-Anne Hawker from the Sydney International Regatta Centre said the Western Sydney Open Water Swim is designed to get more locals involved.
“It’s all about getting out there and having a go,” she said. “It’s a very unique concept for western Sydney, which is why we rebranded it because we want this place to be the place to go for health and fitness. “Due to demand, we’ve added a 5km swim to the event this year, so that’s very exciting for swimmers as there’s not many 5km swims out there.” The Western Sydney Open Water Swim, now in its ninth year but fi rst in its new form, will take place on Saturday, February 8 and is open to swimmers aged 10-years and above. Visit www.regonline.com.
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Mick Gilfoyle McBride, John’s wife was on hand to present the shield to the winners. Also on hand were John’s brother Ron and Alan McFarlane, long time friend of John and the person that donated the shield. Well done and see you at Springwood in 2014. Looking back on the year we have lost some good leaders and good bowling mates, had possibly the biggest change of our bowling areas, and lost two clubs; Kemps Creek and Riverstone. Th is will be my last column for this year until mid January so I wish you all a great festive season.
Tennis in Penrith
Chris Woodland
School holidays are approaching fast, and Nepean Tennis has the perfect way to keep your kids fit and healthy while learning new skills and having fun. Tennis holiday camps will be held all through January for kids of all ages and experience. For the fi rst time, NDTA will be extending our school holiday clinic hours to cater for mums and dads with a busy work schedule over the holidays. Clinics run from 9am to 3pm daily, but we will be offering early drop-off, and late pick-up child care for working parents. Children can be dropped off from 8am, and pick-up as late as 6pm.
Christmas is coming to Woodriff Gardens Tennis Centre on Tuesday December 17, and everyone is invited. There will be free tennis for adults and kids of all standards, as well as a free BBQ, presents for kids, karaoke, and even a special visit from Santa. The fun kicks off at 6pm, please call us on 4721 2880 to register your family. Woodriff Gardens Tennis Centre is in the heart of Penrith at the corner of Castlereagh Rd and High St Penrith, and is open seven days a week for coaching or social hire. Call us on 4721 2880 or visit online at www.ndta.com.au.
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Local vehicle dealership Sinclair Ford and their guests enjoyed the facilities of our Sky Lounge last Thursday night. The centrepiece of the evening was the running of the $8,000 Sinclair Ford Cup which was taken out by the Paul Fitzpatrick trained and Gavin Fitzpatrick driven Elrama, well supported at $3.30. The Cup was run at a brisk early rate and Elrama was dropped out to be last during the fi rst lap. However mid race Gavin made a move three wide to be up outside the leader then led on straightening up and held off the fast fi nishing Red Vee Hanover. The fi rst race went to Feel the Courage ($10.00) driven by Amanda Turnbull who toughed it out outside the leader and was too strong in the run home from Badewitz, who made up a fair bit of ground over the last 400m. Race two saw trainer John Tapp provide the quinella with Whata Escape ($2.60) driven by Narissa McMullen, edging out Bye Bye Sir. Favourite Sammys A Kriden ($1.40)
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From Jackie Lewis: “We the members at Glenbrook Panthers WBC have worked hard the last few months to raise monies for the Salvation Army, Winmalee Bush Fire Brigade, and the Blue Mountains Cancer Care. And I’m proud to be associated, as we all pull together for these amazing charity groups. To all Nepean district men and women’s bowling clubs Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” The washed out Final of the John McBride Shield was played and won by Springwood. They accounted for Blacktown Workers 24 to 18. Irene
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proved his short price was spot on in the third race and gave Amanda Turnbull a driving double easily beating Cyclondomic. Theartofattitude ($11.20) driven by Jimmy Brown caused a bit of an upset in the fourth race when he secured an inside run close to the line and just managed to edge out the favourite Only One Slim. Race six went to the well backed Lombo Toscannini ($2.40) with Mat Rue handling the reins. He made a three wide run mid race, sat outside the leader and then scored convincingly from Major Works. Mister Cee Jay ($3.20) driven by Josh Osbourne upset the heavily backed Mahogany Stride when he raced to an early lead. El Feugo ran on for second with Mahogany Stride struggling for third. Another favourite went down in the last race when Tralee Bromac at odds of $4.80 came from well back for driver Kylie Barnes and defeated the hot pot Tuscan Robyn who was most disappointing for punters considering its good win last week.
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ACL Draw The ACL Draw was released this week,
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NATHAN TAYLOR
eople with disabilities from all over the Penrith area tried their hand at gymnastics as well as a number of other fun activities at the YMCA Penrith Disability Gala Day last week. The annual event, which coincides with the International Day of People with Disability celebrations, is designed to get people living with disabilities more involved in sport-related activities. Belinda Sartor from Gymnastics NSW said the Gala Day promotes disability activities within YMCA clubs. “Gymnastics has so many benefits to people and disabled people shouldn’t be disadvantaged for those reasons,” she said. “Some of the people here today are wheelchair-bound, and when you see them out of their chair and on the floor getting involved, it’s just incredible watching their faces light up.” 35 people along with their carers attended this year’s event with many regularly taking part in disability group classes at YMCA Penrith with high levels of success. YMCA Penrith currently runs a range of tailored programs targeted at developing social skills, hand eye coordination and gross motor skills for people with a disability with various local groups currently participating. Balloon badminton, basketball skills, arts and craft and a dance program were just some of the activities enjoyed during the day. Comments: Email us at news@ westernweekender.com.au.
Participants in last week’s YMCA Penrith Disability Gala Day.
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You then attend with your confirmation slip and finalise payment at Penrith Golf Club, Northern Rd, Penrith from 10am to 2pm on the following dates: Saturday 11 January, Saturday 18 January and Saturday 1 February, Sunday 2 February, Saturday 8 February Save money with our Early bird registration fees on these days only TRIALS FOR DIVISION 1 TEAMS ARE HELD AT JAMISON PARK 7PM Prems: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 December Under 12 and 13 Boys and Girls on Monday 16 December Under 14 and 15 Boys and Girls on Tuesday 17 December and Under 16 and 18 Boys and Girls on Wednesday 18 December Thursday 12 December 16 boys only Check out our website www.penrithfc.net for all details
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Unheralded sport of fishing gets a helping hand from dedicated volunteers
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JESS TURNER
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f you head down to the Sydney International Regatta Centre on a Tuesday morning you will be sure to find some avid fisher men and women trying their luck at Penrith Lakes with the Community Fishing Program. On Tuesdays from 9am to 5pm you will see Tim Hennessy, a Fishcare volunteer, and Tony Miklecic, a Penrith Lakes volunteer, at the Lakes looking after the anglers. Tuesday is the only day that people are allowed to fish at Penrith Lakes under the guidance of Mr Hennessy and Mr Miklecic. “The community fishing program aims to make people in the Penrith community aware of this place, it is a free program and is safe for kids to run about and enjoy,” Mr Hennessy said. “Another great benefit of the program is that it helps to bring families together, doing something outdoors that is free and right on their doorstep that they’ve probably never heard about. “We will also show people how to use the right kinds of gear, using circle hooks and a more humane and responsible way to fish.” If you want to come and fi sh at Penrith Lakes, you will need a current NSW Fisheries fishing licence, fishing rod, circle hooks and bait (fresh corn is the best bait to bring). “We become great friends with the people that attend the fishing program and it is important to have that kind of support in our community,” Mr Miklecic said. There have been many types of fis h caught at Penrith Lakes, including Silver
Brendan Williams, Tony Miklecic and Tim Hennessy. Photo Melinda Jane.
Perch, Carp, Bass, Cat Fish, Eels and even Goldfish. The largest Bass caught at the Lakes so far was 67cm long and a Perch at 45cm. Brendan Williams, Department of Primary Industries Education Officer for the Sydney Region, is working with the Regatta Centre to run a four-hour paid fis hing
workshop on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 for children aged eight to 14-years. Participants will receive a rod and reel combo, a t-shirt and a hat. “The program is about sustainable fishing; educating about bag and size limits to ensure that there are fi sh here for years to come,” Mr Williams said.
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Soward has a point to prove as he prepares to steer Penrith around the park
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NATHAN TAYLOR
ew Penrith recruit Jamie Soward knows he has a huge task ahead of him convincing the Panthers’ faithful he is the right man to lead them into a new era. Criticised by the media and fans for much of his career, the former St George-Illawarra and London Broncos pivot is looking to put the past behind him and become a new, fresher version of himself. “Going away [to the UK] I had some reflection time that maybe I’m trying to sometimes prove myself to the wrong people. Maybe I need to prove it to myself. I don’t need to prove to anyone else I can play,” Soward said. “I just need to get back into a comfortable environment, where I am now, and work with people that want to work with me and get the best out of me. “The last couple of years I’ve struggled and I understand that, but that’s the pressure of being in the halves. Th is year is a fresh start for me, I’m re-energised and ready to go.” It’s fair to say Soward’s time at the Dragons, where he delivered a long-awaited premiership to the club in 2010, was a rollercoaster ride. After leading them to four straight fin als appearances from 2008 to 2011, Soward’s career hit rock-bottom in 2013 when he was granted a mid-season release to leave the NRL for a short stint in the UK Super League. With the side not performing to their ability and constant rumours of tension
between Soward and coach Steve Price, the 29-year-old left the club in controversial circumstances. “I had good friends at the Dragons and I still keep in touch with people there but I’m at the Panthers now and I’m not going to talk about the Dragons all year or for the next four years,” Soward said. “The last couple of years is fi nished now… I’m not going to cry over what happened. If I can get it (Dragons talk) out of the way now before the season starts that’s good because it’s a less of a distraction for the team. I’m all about the Panthers now.” Penrith has struggled to build a successful halves combination since the partnership of Craig Gower and Preston Campbell was broken up, and Soward’s job will be to provide stability and consistency in the key playmaking positions. Soward is just one of many new recruits to join the Panthers’ squad in 2014. Combine that with a stellar crop of young superstars coming through the ranks and you’ve got an outfit that could really surprise many come March next year. “The young playing talent at Penrith excites me most,” Soward said. “You watch Grand Final Day when you have two teams (NYC and NSW Cup) competing for trophies. That shows the talent here has been recruited well and they’re bringing people through at the right time. “Penrith have always been a fringe team and I guess we need to take that next step as a playing group and understand that we do have a talented roster but it’s going to be hard work.” The NRL season kicks off on March 6.
New Penrith recruit Jamie Soward: Photo: Nathan Taylor.
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Baseball: Congratulations to Penrith State Baseball League pitcher Jeff Lyons who has earned himself a contract to play for the Sydney Blue Sox for the remainder of the Australian Baseball League season. Lyons, who’s had a terrific season with the Panthers, joins fellow Penrith pitcher Aaron Sookee as a member of the Blue Sox’s active roster. Cricket: Penrith remain undefeated in the Sydney Grade Competition after they polished off Sutherland last weekend. In a two-day game that was completed over one weekend, Penrith batted fir st scoring 388. Pat Cummins scored a monster 110 runs with Pat Jackson falling short of a century on 92. When Sutherland hit the crease on day two, they only managed 174 runs with Josh Lalor 3/40 and Matt Halse 3/24 leading the way for the bowlers. The second-placed Cats will return to Howell Oval this weekend to take on cross-city rivals Parramatta who sit in 18th position.
Motor Racing: Londonderry’s David Sieders has fi nished outright second in the Australian V8 Ute Series fi nale at Sydney Olympic Park last weekend. Sieders fi nished third outright for the season championship, and has not fi nished outside the top five since joining the sport in 2010. The result gave Sieders Racing its fourth consecutive series podium. Sieders Racing also took out a number of other awards post-race including the Rookie of the Year, Piston Cup and Most Improved. Basketball: The Penrith Basketball Association want you to have your say on their new training singlets for the 2014 season. You can vote for the six different options on their website www. penrithbasketball.net. If you would like your sporting results mentioned in ‘Around the Grounds’ next week please email nathan.taylor@ westernweekender.com.au.
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Baseball: The Penrith Panthers have won both games in their Round 12 clash against the Canterbury Vikings in the State Baseball League. In their mid-week game the Panthers beat the Vikings 4-3 and Sunday they did the job again, narrowly beating them 7-6. The Panthers remain in sixth spot with a 10 win and 10 loss record. They’ll play the fi fth-placed Central Coast Marlins in Round 13.
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ormer Samoan rugby international and new Penrith Emus recruit Notise Tauafao isn’t looking for a big pay cheque – he just wants to return to the game he loves and lift the struggling club off the bottom of the ladder. The 31-year-old scrum half, who’s played 16 games for Manu Samoa, moved to Australia from New Zealand more than a year ago and settled with his wife and four kids in western Sydney. Since arriving in the country, Tauafao landed a job as security guard at the Colyton Hotel where, through that connection, he played three games with the Colyton rugby league club last season. “I haven’t played rugby in more than a year apart from three games of league with Colyton, that’s when I realised my rugby career wasn’t over,” Tauafao told the Weekender. With this new lease on life and renewed passion for strapping on the boots again, Tauafao called Penrith head coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu to enquire about the Emus using his services for season 2014.
“It was by accident really, Notise bumped into one of the players and he gave me a call, I spoke to him and had a look at him,” Tu’ipulotu said. “He said it wasn’t about the money, he just likes the story about this club, the bottom of the table, and he wants to take it to the next level.” Tauafao said joining the Emus in the Shute Shield competition next year was the “big time” for him because he missed playing the game so much. “I always heard the Emus weren’t doing well in the competition and I thought this was a good opportunity to help the boys. I can help them,” he said. “I can bring leadership and all the stuff I know about rugby will be useful to them. I can help them build. I’m not doing this for myself but for all the players. “I’m not here for the money because you have to do the job fi rst before you ask for something.” His coach said he’d love nothing more than to see his new recruit return to rugby’s highest level within the next two years, believing anything is possible. “My short term plan for him is to play consistent fi rst grade rugby and my long term plan is to get him back in the Samoan team for Notise Tauafao. Photo: Nathan Taylor. the 2015 World Cup,” Tu’ipulotu said.
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