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Simmons, big props Tim Grant and Sam McKendry, and rising fullback Matt Moylan are also in for big seasons. Success is certainly not guaranteed at Penrith this season. In fact, there is a fair degree of risk involved in Penrith’s fortunes. After all, should Soward, Wallace and Idris not fi re, it is hard to imagine the Panthers fighting for a fi nals spot. But if the side can remain relatively injury free, it has the right mix of players to make 2014 a success. And perhaps more importantly, it has younger players being groomed for the years that may follow any immediate success. Going back to the drawing board is an option nobody wants to consider. It’s time for the rise of the Panthers. It’s time for hopes and dreams to turn into reality. In 2014, it may just happen.

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here has always been a feeling that one day, some time, the Penrith Panthers would emerge as a dominant force in the National Rugby League. The two spikes of success in 1991 and 2003 aside, it’s pretty fair to say that the Panthers have been the sleeping giant of rugby league since entering the senior competition nearly 50 years ago. Well maybe, just maybe, the giant is about to be awoken. The 2014 Penrith Panthers look nothing like the side that took to the field last year. In fact, you could be excused for thinking the crew from ‘Extreme Makeover’ had been through Panthers HQ. Penrith will go into the 2014 season having strengthened every position that needed it, adding depth through the squad and a sense of real expectation. Without doubt the biggest change at Penrith this year is in the halves, with the Luke Walsh era fi nally over and Jamie Soward partnering Peter Wallace to guide the side around the field this year. The signing of 29-year-old Soward has been criticised in some corners, and he certainly left the Dragons in diffic ult circumstances, but it is clear that Soward now fi nds himself with the right support network and in the right frame of mind to make the four years of his contract at Penrith a success. Soward’s long kicking game, his ability to create something out of nothing and his experience in successful sides will count for plenty at Penrith. He is not the type of player who can do it alone though (which was part of the problem at the Dragons), hence the signing of Wallace helps provide the perfect combination. Wallace is a Penrith junior who would clearly feel he has something to prove after leaving the Panthers at the end of 2007 and never quite fi nding his feet at Brisbane. Together, Soward and Wallace are the type of combination that play on each other’s strengths and allow the talent that exists around them to shine. One of the most talked about recruits has of course been Jamal Idris, whose surprise signing certainly rocked the NRL and had bookies questioning their long odds for Penrith to win the 2014 premiership. Idris offers strength, power and speed that simply wouldn’t have existed with Brad Tighe, and there is no doubt that he makes Penrith’s right side attack incredibly lethal. But the real impact players at Penrith this year could be those who haven’t been on the

Penrith’s top starting side

Captain Kevin Kingston plays against the Tigers in a pre-season trial. Photo: Melinda Jane.

lips of every rugby league journalist in the country. The Panthers’ signings of Elijah Taylor from the Warriors, Kevin Naiqama from Newcastle and Tyrone Peachey from Cronulla could well turn out to be master strokes. Taylor in particular is a strong acquisition and it is no surprise that the Warriors in fact tried to fi nd a way to keep him after he’d already agreed to join Penrith. And then there’s Brent Kite, who comes to Penrith after a successful career at Manly – a club he was hoping to see out his career with. He looked better than expected in last weekend’s trial against Newtown. “I would have loved to have stayed at Manly – but I think I dealt with all of that last year,” Kite said. “I had mixed emotions with leaving and I was very sad to leave... but I felt like by the

end of the year I’d dealt with it, celebrated the time I’d had there and was ready to move on to the next chapter.” Kite will play a key mentoring role with the club’s young players – if he can catch them. “I thought I could get out of here and inspire these young chargers but I’m find ing that hard to do at the back of the pack,” he joked. It is when you look at Penrith’s squad as a whole that you realise just how strong it is. You think you’ve named the top six or seven players, then you remember a wrecking ball like Nigel Plum or a cool, calm head like Kevin Kingston. Or what about livewire hooker James Segeyaro or the fly ing James Roberts, who will be returning from an injury in the fi rst half of the season. Want more? The under-rated Adam Docker, the try-scoring machine David

1. Matt Moylan 2. David Simmons 3. Jamal Idris 4. Dean Whare 5. Josh Mansour 6. Jamie Soward 7. Peter Wallace 8. Tim Grant 9. Kevin Kingston 10. Sam McKendry 11. Sika Manu 12. Lewis Brown 13. Elijah Taylor 14. James Segeyaro 15. Nigel Plum 16. Brent Kite 17. Adam Docker

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Combo is not half bad Soward and Wallace to lead the Panthers around the park he Penrith Panthers go into the 2014 NRL season with a brand new halves combination following the departure of Luke Walsh and Lachlan Coote, and there’s plenty of excitement about the new pairing that will lead Penrith around the park. Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace will wear the number six and seven jerseys this season, most likely relegating Isaac John to the NSW Cup. Both come to the Panthers with an opportunity to emerge from the rugby league scrapheap after being unwanted at the Dragons and Broncos. “We’ve both played a lot of games and you only have to come and watch the field sessions to see we suit each other’s game pretty well,” Soward said. “I’m looking to try to tap in to some of his (Wallace’s) skills and have a big year personally, but make sure that the team is going forward.” Wallace’s homecoming follows his three year stint at Penrith from 2005 to 2007, where he struggled to cement a position in the team behind captain Craig Gower. As a St Marys junior, he says it feels good to have returned to the area he knows so well. “There’s a really good feel around the place and it’s good to be back,” Wallace said. “It’s great to have an opportunity to come back and hopefully fi nish my career here.” When Soward agreed to a Phil Gould

Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace are Penrith’s halves this season. Photo: Melinda Jane.

lifeline mid-way through last season to come to Penrith in 2014, the club had yet to sign Wallace or players like Jamal Idris. Now, Soward can see the side has the potential to make an impact in 2014. “When I signed I was coming out here for an opportunity – the rest was left up to the

behind the scenes people,” he said. “It’s exciting times for Penrith and exciting times to be a Penrith fan, now it’s just a matter of us getting the results. “For us it’s about getting consistency and getting into the eight to start off with and seeing what happens from there.”

Faster restarts of play and improving player safety are among the key rule and interpretation changes for the 2014 season. The changes this year include: 20 metre restarts: The fi rst tackle after a 20 metre optional kick will be called a zero tackle. The rule change provides an extra tackle to discourage tactical kicks and negative play when the ball is kicked dead to slow down the game and deny wingers and fullbacks the chance to return kicks. 40/20 restarts: The team that performs a 40/20 kick will restart play with a tap kick 20m in from the touch at the point it crossed the line instead of at a scrum. Kicks out on the full: A handover will be awarded when the ball is kicked out on the full on any tackle. Stop the clock: During the last fiv e minutes of a match, the clock will stop following a conversion or penalty kick at goal until play restarts at halfway. Quick taps: A quick penalty restart will be permitted on any infringement except 10m penalties, where the referee issues a caution or within 10m of the opposition goal line. The interpretation change encourages more continuous play. Captain communication: Captains will only be able to speak to referees during a stoppage in play (tries, injury break or when referee is issuing a caution). Penalties and scrums are not considered stoppages of play. Captains will be given an opportunity to speak to the referees as players leave the field for half-time.

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Coach pleased with build-up

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Third time lucky: Cleary goes into 2014 season with strongest squad yet

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urrently in his third year in charge of the Penrith Panthers, coach Ivan Cleary has declared he fi nally has the side that is capable of making a real push for the finals. After inheriting squads from previous coaches and management over the years, the 2014 Panthers is virtually all made up of men from Cleary’s wish list, players he’s specifically recruited in positions to give the Panthers their best chance at making a tilt at this year’s title. “It’s not quite the fi nished product but we are certainly much closer,” Cleary told the Weekender. “We’re pretty happy with the roster and I feel like we should be stronger this year, but in saying that you don’t know how strong everyone else is going to be. But we’re happy with the way it’s coming along, but there’s plenty more steps to come.” One of those important steps is developing Penrith’s next wave of talented local juniors who are currently biding their time in the NSW Cup, awaiting that call up to fi rst grade stardom. “Over the next few years we want to turn some of these promising juniors coming through the system into NRL stars,” he said. After fi nishing 2013 in 10th place, surprising many critics, Cleary was quietly confident making the top eight this season was a real possibility – as long as the side continues to improve and develop as the year goes on. “I think every team sees making the top eight as a realistic option and we certainly

see that as a possibility too. What I really want to do is improve each year and I think we can do that again this year,” he said. In the recent pre-season trials Penrith won two out of their three games and performed to expectations at the inaugural Auckland Nines. Cleary said he was pleased most of his players got some football under their belts but was slightly disappointed the new halves pairing in Jamie Soward and Peter Wallace didn’t get a chance to combine together with Soward missing the fi nal trial against Newtown through injury. “It would’ve been nice for them to play a trial together but part of the reason we signed both of them was not only are they experienced but they know what it takes to win, and from what I’ve seen at practice they slot in fairly well together,” he said. “Without a doubt that combination will get better as time goes by but I think they’ll still be able to combine in a way that will put us in a position to win those early games.” With a date with Newcastle in the opening round of the season looming closer each day, the club is still dealing with a number of injuries that could effect the make up of their Round 1 side. Cleary was confident five-eighth Jamie Soward will play after recovering from an ankle injury as will Jamal Idris, who suffered a minor hamstring tear last Sunday. Other players due to return in the opening month of the competition are Sika Manu, Matt Robinson and Bryce Cartwright. Cleary will name his team for the game against Newcastle at Sportingbet Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary is confident that the club can have a successful season.

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Panthers’ Head of Marketing, Anthony Frantzis has spearheaded big changes at Sportingbet Stadium this season. Photo: Melinda Jane.

While much of the focus at Penrith has been on building a competitive line-up for 2014, which has in turn resulted in a boost in membership numbers, Mr Frantzis and his team have been working hard to fi x what many believed was a tired, out-dated game day experience. “We’ve taken on board feedback from

our fans, members, corporate partners and our own staff on what we could do to make game day a much more complete experience, and the result is something that fans will be thrilled to bits by,” he said. “I can almost guarantee that if you come along in round one, you will be left totally in awe by what you’ll see.”

Panthers boss Phil Gould teased corporate partners about the changes at the season launch last weekend, saying “you won’t recognise this place in round one”. After being given a glimpse of the changes this week, we tend to agree. Penrith’s fi rst home game is against Newcastle on Saturday, March 8.

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anthers officials are promising a complete overhaul of the match day experience at Sportingbet Stadium this season and say fans will be “thrilled to bits” by new initiatives to be unveiled at the fi rst home game against Newcastle next weekend. The Weekender is aware of the changes but cannot reveal them prior to round one – however, they are extensive and will create an ambience and experience unrivalled by any other NRL club. “We have been working on the fir st round of 2014 for the best part of the last 12 months,” explained Panthers’ Head of Marketing, Anthony Frantzis. “Recognising the need to make the game day experience something extra special for fans has been our top priority – something more than just 80 minutes of football.” Everything from the Pantherettes, to the big screen, innovative merchandise approach, new food and beverage options, along with ordering from the comfort of your seat, has been revamped and fans can expect to be more involved and more entertained than ever before on game day. “We want to cater for everybody – the dedicated fan who simply wants to watch the footy, but also the family who wants a fantastic day out,” Mr Frantzis said. “I’m delighted to say we have made huge inroads towards that – the stadium changes as well need to be seen to be believed and all Panthers fans need to be here for round one or they’ll be missing something very special.”

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Penrith’s 2014 schedule Round 1: V Newcastle Saturday, March 8, 4.30pm Penrith Stadium

Round 14: V St George Illawarra Saturday, June 14, 5.30pm Penrith Stadium

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Round 3: V Canterbury Saturday, March 22, 4.30pm Penrith Stadium Round 4: V Parramatta Saturday, March 29, 5.30pm Pirtek Stadium Round 5: V Canberra Saturday, April 5, 5.30pm Penrith Stadium Round 6: V South Sydney Friday, April 11, 7.40pm Penrith Stadium Round 7: V Gold Coast Monday, April 21, 7.00pm Penrith Stadium Round 8: V Cronulla Saturday, April 26, 3.00pm Remondis Stadium Round 9: V Newcastle Sunday, May 11, 2.00pm Hunter Stadium Round 10: V Canberra Sunday, May 18, 2.00pm GIO Stadium

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Round 16: V Warriors Sunday, June 29, 2.00pm Mt Smart Stadium Round 17: V Wests Tigers Sunday, July 6, 3.00pm Leichhardt Oval Round 18: V Brisbane Monday, July 14, 7.00pm Penrith Stadium Round 19: V Sydney Roosters Saturday, July 19, 3.00pm Allianz Stadium Round 20: V Cronulla Saturday, July 26, 3.00pm Penrith Stadium Round 21: V Canterbury Time TBA ANZ Stadium Round 22: V St George-Illawarra Time TBA WIN Stadium Round 23: V North Queensland Time TBA Penrith Stadium

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Round 24: V Melbourne Time TBA Penrith Stadium

Round 12: V Parramatta Friday, May 30, 7.45pm Penrith Stadium

Round 25: V Manly Time TBA Brookvale Oval

Round 13: V Gold Coast Saturday, June 7, 5.30pm Robina Stadium

Round 26: V Warriors Time TBA Penrith Stadium

Phil Gould is excited about the season ahead for the Penrith Panthers. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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n the eve of the 2014 NRL season, Penrith Panthers boss Phil Gould admits he’s just as excited as supporters are for the upcoming year. “I am glad that our fans are getting excited, so they should be too because we have recruited some outstanding talent,” Gould told the Weekender. “The most pleasing aspect of all this has been the willingness of these talented and high-profile players to come to our club. Never before in Panthers history has the club been able to attract

such talent.” While Gould can be commended for having a major role in getting such talent on board, he’s also front and centre developing the next wave of local talent who are the future of the club, he believes. “We have been steadily developing a number of talented youngsters in the junior representative teams that we believe will emerge in the top grade over the next two seasons,” Gould said. “I fi rmly believe that over the next 18 months we will see as many as 10 youngsters make their NRL debut for the club.” In January, Gould signed a new three-year deal to remain with the Panthers until 2017.

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Stars of the future on show

NSW Cup and Holden Cup sides in for big year, but luck will play the biggest part uch has been talked about the revamp the Penrith Panthers NRL squad has had during the recent off-season but not much has been said about the huge transformation their NSW Cup and Holden Cup sides are currently going through. Since claiming their fi rst Holden Cup title in October last year, many of Penrith’s premiership-winning Under 20’s stars have made the move up the rugby league path to stardom to the next stop: NSW Cup. Players including Bryce Cartwright, George Jennings, Waqa Blake, Kieran Moss, Kierran Moseley, Daniel Foster and Reagan Campbell-Gillard have all made the leap to reserve grade either because they are too old or simply deserve to be there. NSW Cup coach Garth Brennan, who coached the Holden Cup side to their maiden premiership in 2013, admitted Penrith’s recent trial form, where they thrashed their opposition in all three games, was overshadowed by a number of lengthy injuries. “We’ve been hit with a heap of injuries to our outside backs,” he told the Weekender. “We’ve lost James Roberts, Kieran Moss, George Jennings, Eto Nabuli, Wes Naiqama and Luke Capewell to long term injuries. “Hopefully it will be a bonus for us when they return later on in the season.” While the NSW Cup Panthers are crippled with injuries to a lot of their young guns, they do boast plenty of experience in their ranks including players like Nathan Smith, Sam Anderson and Isaac John.

The Panthers NSW Cup side thrashed the Western Suburbs Magpies recently. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“Nathan Smith is outstanding and is great for the younger guys coming through,” Brennan said. Due to their sheer talent and squad depth, many rugby league experts and fans tip the Panthers as favourites to take out the NSW Cup competition in 2014 but Brennan wasn’t as convinced with the favouritism tag. “I don’t agree with it because at the end

of the day it comes down to luck. If you get some injuries in fi rst grade that will affect you in reserve grade,” he said. Meanwhile, over in the Under 20’s camp, new coach Trent Barrett has seen his side, made up of mostly rookies, get beaten in all three pre-season trials. However, the former NSW Origin fiv e eighth said he wasn’t too worried about the

big defeats and expects his young side to improve as the season progresses. “It was a pretty hard couple of weeks but I thought the game against the Roosters last Sunday was really positive despite being on the wrong end of the scoreline,” he said. Barrett, who’s in his fi rst year of club coaching, said he’s been thoroughly enjoying the experience.

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Trials prove a necessary evil

Panthers clear the cobwebs during unusual pre-season campaign any fans believe pre-season trials don’t mean much in the scheme of things and, at the end of the day, they probably don’t once the ‘real stuff ’ starts in March. But if you take a quick glance at Penrith’s pre-season trial form there’s a lot to be optimistic about. While the Panthers didn’t come up against high quality opposition throughout their recent campaign, they did manage to do what most people expected – that was perform well at the Auckland Nines and hammer lesser opposition in Wentworthville and Newtown along the way. Their only loss came in a mismatched trial opener in Camden against the Wests Tigers who fielded an NRL standard side as opposed to Penrith’s team, which was a heavy mix of reserve grade talent with a sprinkling of NRL stars. That night the under-strength Panthers went into half-time 14-0 down and it didn’t get much better when they returned after the break, with the Tigers continuing to pile on the points. The Panthers only managed two late consolation tries to Isaac John and Eto Nabuli. The game fi nished 32-8 to the Tigers. A week later the Penrith squad was split up yet again with half the side travelling to New Zealand for the inaugural Auckland Nines tournament and the other half staying back in Penrith to do battle with Parramatta’s NSW Cup team, Wentworthville.

To the Nines, and it’s fair to say Penrith played well in patches and pretty bad in others. Their fi rst game against Melbourne, which resulted in a 14-11 win for the Panthers, was a scrappy affair to say the least, but their second game against St George-Illawarra was a much more polished performance, demolishing them 23-8. In their second day of action, the Panthers may have lost both their games to the South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-16 and eventual Nines winners North Queensland in the quarter fi nals 22-12, but they did look dangerous throughout and results could’ve been very different had Penrith slotted over their crucial conversion kicks. Back at a wet and rainy Sportingbet Stadium that same weekend, the Panthers unleashed new recruits Jamal Idris, Peter Wallace and Brent Kite for the fi rst time, and the pair didn’t disappoint against a terrible opposition in Wentworthville. Idris scored the fi rst try of the game in devastating fashion and Wallace was smooth with the boot shooting seven goals from eight attempts. Winger David Simmons wasn’t bad either, scoring a hat trick of tries. The game fi nished 56-10 Penrith’s way. Last Sunday with a decent crowd on hand at Sportingbet Stadium the ‘band’ got together for the fi rst time in the fin al trial match of the season against Sydney Roosters reserve grade side, Newtown. Missing only new recruit Jamie Soward to an ankle injury, Isaac John and Peter Wallace took control of the game early before both went off with minor injuries in the second half.

Jamal Idris crashes his way through the Newtown defence last weekend. Photo: Melinda Jane.

The Panthers were up 32-4 at the break with Josh Mansour scoring a hat trick of tries. The powerful winger fi nished the game with four to his name as the Panthers continued to score until the end of the match. Tyrone Peachey was brilliant as was

captain Kevin Kingston. The game ended with Penrith the big winners, 52-4. The only sour point was a few minor bumps and bruises to John, Wallace and Tim Grant while Jamal Idris is in some doubt for Round 1 with a hamstring complaint.

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Panthers Chairman Don Feltis. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Quietly confident: Chairman eager for season to start

ptimistic and quietly confident is how Panthers Chairman Don Feltis sums up the feeling around Panthers HQ ahead of the NRL season. “We are certainly not getting carried away so early because the NRL competition is the most challenging anywhere in sport throughout the world,” Mr Feltis said. “The strong fi nish to the 2013 season by the Panthers NRL squad, the State Cup grand fi nal and the outstanding premiership win by the under 20’s, together with the excellent recruiting program during the summer months to complement the already talented playing group, has

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our club well placed and in really good shape to go into the 2014 season and we are confident that we will be very competitive in all grades,” he said. Mr Feltis has seen it all at the Panthers – he’s been there for the highs of 1991 and 2003, and the lows experienced along the way. He was instrumental in bringing Phil Gould back to the club, which has proved a master stroke. “We have a very effective and professional team support and coaching staff, excellent facilities, with many exciting improvements and developments to take place during the next 12 to 24 months,” he said.

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he Penrith Panthers offic ially launched their season in the company of sponsors last Sunday at the Chairman’s Lounge. Hundreds of sponsors, offic ials and dignitaries joined players and coach Ivan Cleary for the launch, held after Penrith’s victory over Newtown. The evening was introduced by Panthers Chairman Don Feltis, and featured speeches by State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Federal Lindsay MP Fiona Scott, who spoke of her lifelong love of the Panthers.

Hosted by Terry Kennedy from the ‘Big Sports Breakfast’, the evening also featured on stage interviews with Phil Gould, Ivan Cleary, Kevin Kingston, Peter Wallace and Brent Kite, before the entire 2014 squad was introduced to the sponsors. “Our boys have trained hard, I know they can play hard, I can guarantee you that we will never give up,” Panthers boss Phil Gould told sponsors at the launch. “I don’t want sides looking forward to playing the Panthers and when they’ve played us, I don’t want them to look forward to playing us next time.” The launch fi nished with a spectacular fi reworks display over Penrith Stadium.

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Old heads set to be the shining light of Penrith’s campaign this season hilst the talent coming through the ranks at Penrith is exciting, there’s no doubt that it’ll be a group of veterans who will lead the Panthers this season. Among them is captain Kevin Kingston. At age 30, he made his fi rst grade debut way back in 2005 with the Cronulla Sharks, before spending 2009 at Parramatta and then joining the Panthers for the successful 2010 season. Kingston was set to depart Penrith at the end of last season but was granted a late reprieve and signed a one-year extension, helping to guide the side’s younger talent both on and off the field. With his leadership credentials unquestioned, the next step for Kingston will be retaining his number nine jersey, with James Segeyaro itching to become the side’s permanent 80 minute hooker in the long term. Of Penrith’s top squad, 11 players have played more than 100 fi rst grade games – showing the level of experience and depth the club has this season. Brent Kite will join the prestigious ‘300 club’ at some point this season if he remains injury free and in the top side, having played 288 career fi rst grade games. Peter Wallace comes to the club with 159 games behind him while Jamie Soward has played 162 fi rst grade matches and scored more than 1,000 points. There is set to be some exciting moments for the club’s veterans this season too. Winger David Simmons is within sight of

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100 career tries, having secured 88 so far in his career. If last season’s form is anything to go by, he shouldn’t have too much trouble crossing the line the required 12 times.

And if Simmons plays in 24 matches this season, he’ll clock up 200 fi rst grade appearances. There is little doubt that the experienced

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others and their children sleeping in cars and elderly residents trying to find warmth under Victoria Bridge – homelessness in Penrith is a critical issue according to support groups. John Toms has been working with homeless people for 41 years, including at Torton Place in Penrith, and says that action is desperately needed. “The situation in Penrith at the moment would be described as chaotic. The amount of people sleeping in their cars or on the streets is ludicrous,” he said.

“We have elderly people sleeping under Victoria Bridge, mothers with their young babies sleeping in their cars behind the caravan park, it is not just homeless men but people of all ages.” Mr Toms said that due to the competitive housing market and state of the economy, homelessness has become a serious issue. “People are being told to apply in the private market, but there are up to 50 applicants for each house, not to mention that people just don’t have the income to afford private housing,” he said. “Penrith residents are ending up on the street, unable to fi nd accommodation in the city either because the refuges are full, and are suffering.”

According to Homelessness Australia, 10 per cent of homeless people live in makeshift housing. Mr Toms is calling for a summit on homelessness to establish a Penrith refuge to help these people. He has the support of well-known community identities Ross Hutchison and Roger Borg. The idea of the summit is to try and get a refuge built in Penrith. Penrith Councillor John Thain fully supports an intergovernmental summit on homelessness. “I am not blaming anyone, this is not a political issue. After the global fi nancial crisis and the way the rental market has gone, it is a reality that many of us haven’t actually realised,” he said.

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he dramatic scene in this picture was set up for the cameras on Wednesday but local rescue crews could face the situation for real at any moment. Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fi refig hters and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers took part in the helicopterbased water rescue training exercise at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters and NSW SES volunteers took part in a series of water-based rescue scenarios, which involved FRNSW’s helicopter FireAir1 and aviation offic ers. And whilst it all might have been staged, it didn’t make the exercise any less dramatic. In one scenario, aviation office rs rescued ‘victims’ from the roof a car; in another they rescued ‘victims’ from the roof of a house. The scenarios were simulated using specially constructed props provided by the NSW SES, which were partially submerged in water to simulate real-life flood rescue scenarios. The pontoon roof was used for practising winching and ‘lily pad’ techniques which optimise the safe transportation of rescued persons over short distances. The floating car prop was developed by NSW SES member Shannon Crofton (who is also a FRNSW fi refighter) using funding provided by the NSW State Emergency Service Volunteers Association (NSW SESVA). Wednesday’s operation was a success. Now those involved hope they won’t have to do it for real any time soon.

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am not sure if there has been a story that has touched this region more than that of Samuel Morris, and the inspiring, brave journey his family have been on since April 9, 2006. Michael and Jo-ann Morris could never have imagined just how much their lives would change on that ordinary, sunny Thu rsday. It was the beginning of a harrowing, eight year ordeal for the couple and for their son Samuel, who was two-years-old at the time. Jo-ann discovered Samuel face down in the deep end of their backyard pool that day eight years ago. As she says on the Samuel Morris Foundation website, “he did not look like my son. I will never, no matter how hard I try, get the picture out of my head how my son was. The look, the taste, the smells, the sounds or the feeling will be with me forever.” The next few minutes, as you can imagine, are almost indescribable, but somehow, Jo-ann tells her story with such clarity and heartfelt emotion. It is a must-read on the Samuel Morris Foundation website and I encourage you to do so this weekend. Th is is not a story of neglect, of bad parenting or even of “what if”. It would eventually be found that a previously undiscovered broken panel on the pool fence is what had given Samuel access to the pool in that fleeting moment that Jo-ann’s eyes were off him. It was a freak accident, a one-in-amillion, a tragedy nobody could have predicted or prevented. Samuel Morris wasn’t expected to live when his life support was turned off on or about April 12, 2006. But his fight would go on until last Saturday, February 22, 2014 when he sadly passed away. Such is the attitude, bravery and toughness of the little guy. I certainly won’t pretend that I’m particularly close to the Morris family, but my length of time working in the media here in Penrith means that I’ve followed this story in intimate detail from the word go. I wrote some of the fi rst stories about this as a journo back in 2006, spoke about it on Kick FM in the years that would follow and have watched in the last few years as the foundation named after Samuel grew to be a vitally

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The following development applications have been received by Council: s SLR Consulting DA14/0122 1503–1505 Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek Soil contamination remediation works Contact: Karl Berzins on 4732 7522 Closing Date: 2 April 2014 s Firstyle Homes Pty Ltd 2–18 Stratton Lane, Penrith Attached dwellings x 9 Contact: Clare Aslanis on 4732 8195 Closing Date: 14 March 2014

DA14/0030

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Approved Development Application s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd DA13/1221 Lot 8 DP 1176874 (No. 14–52) Cullen Avenue, Jordan Springs Proposed subdivision for the creation of 4 allotments by Torrens title for future development of residential, education, oval and riparian corridor works s St Marys Rugby League Club DA13/1018 Lot 23 DP 1142130 & Lot 1 DP 1175275, St Marys Rugby League Club, Boronia Road, North St Marys site remediation works

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject properties. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. s Penrith Lakes Development Corporation Ltd DA14/0151 Various lots within Penrith Lakes, Castlereagh Subdivision – Consolidation of lots, subdivision of the consolidated lots into 23 super lots, construction of a car parking area and indication of a future Stage 2 subdivision development application The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997; NSW Office of Environment and Heritage – Heritage Act 1977 Section 58. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 3 March 2014 to 2 April 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 DA14/0151.

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

The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Call for hotel State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres says with big events being added to Penrith’s calendar, the time is right for a new hotel to be built in the area. Speaking at the launch of a major ironman event to be held in Penrith later this year, Mr Ayres said it was time property developers got serious about building a world class hotel in the Penrith area to keep up with demand when major events come to town. “There’s a really strong demand for accommodation in this part of the world,” he said. “If people are interested in building hotels, come to Penrith because we’ve got a great events schedule that will back up your sales on a weekly basis.” Whilst Penrith has smaller accommodation outlets for visitors, it only has one major hotel in the shape of the Chifley Hotel at Panthers. Rumours persist that Panthers is considering building a new hotel as part of the major development happening at its Mulgoa Road site over the next few years. Ironman comes to Penrith: Page 68

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary ofﬁce hours, in the period from 3 March to 17 March 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 DA14/0160. Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078.

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s J. Wyndham Prince Pty Ltd. DA14/0163 Lot 69 DP 1186025 (No. 62–72) Bradley Street, Glenmore Park Torrens title subdivision x 26 residential lots, 1 residue lot and public roads The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Office of Water under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 3 March to 2 April 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 DA14/0163. Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so.

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For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726. 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

s Matthew Freeburn – Surveyor DA14/0160 Lots 66 & 67 DP 1186025 (No. 59) Binyang Avenue, Glenmore Park Torrens title subdivision x 4 lots

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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Better access to modern diagnostic technology and a clear focus on early detection are needed to reduce the shocking fatality rates associated with ovarian cancer, experts say. Teal Ribbon Day was marked on Wednesday to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. The Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association (ADIA) is calling for changes to Medicare to help tackle this silent killer. “Th is year some 1,400 Australian women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and shockingly a quarter of them will succumb to it within 12 months,” said ADIA President, Dr Christian Wriedt. Only 40 per cent of women with ovarian cancer will survive five years, compared to 88 per cent of women with breast cancer. One of the major factors for this is that ovarian cancer is most often diagnosed at an advanced stage. “Australia has an extremely successful screening process for breast cancer but we need a stronger focus on ovarian cancer,” Dr Wriedt said.

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As well as the concert above, a number of free events will be hosted by Penrith City Library between 15 and 23 March, to celebrate the wonderful contribution seniors make to our community.

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A free screening of the musical Hello Dolly will be held on Friday, 21 March at Penrith City Libraryâ€™s theatrette from 9.30amâ€“12.30pm. A Technology Morning will also be held, in conjunction with Nepean Community College, on Tuesday, 18 March. The session will focus on mobile phones and e-readers. Bookings are essential for both these events. Telephone 4732 7612.

19 March and Ruth Coulter and her musical instruments

Stories and craft will be accompanied by singing at the Libraryâ€™s regular Storytime sessions. Seniors are invited to

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Switchboard Open: 8.30amâ€“5pm. Monâ€“Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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will feature at St Marys Library on Tuesday, 18 March, Australian Idol singer Anton Aktila will make a guest appearance with his violin at Penrith City Library on will be at St Clair Library on Thursday, 20 March. Debra Tidball will also launch her book When I See Grandma at Penrith City Library on Wednesday, 19 March at 11.30am. All royalties of the story, about two young children who visit their grandmother in an aged care home, care fund.

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10 March 2014 â€“ 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints*

Regatta Park, Emu Plains

York Street, Emu Plains

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1 March

24 March 2014 â€“ 7.30pm (Ordinary meeting)

St Clair Girl Guides

Community Centre Grounds, St Clair

Autumnleaf Community Centre, St Clair

8amâ€“10am

2 March

Association of Bhutanese in Sydney

Werrington Grounds, Werrington

In front of Arthur Neave Memorial Hall

9amâ€“11am

2 March

Nepalese Community of Western Sydney

Surveyors Creek Softball Grounds, Glenmore Park

In front of Surveyors Creek Community Centre

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2 March

Glenmore Park Junior Guides

Blue Hills Wetlands, Glenmore Park

Blue Hills Drive, opposite Sapphireâ€™s CafĂŠ

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Penrith Anglican College

Regatta Park, Emu Plains

Carpark near the amenities block 10amâ€“1pm

Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services*

Glenmore Loch, Glenmore Park Floribunda Community Centre, Glenmore Park

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3 March

1st Erskine Park Cub Scouts*

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Fowler to make position clear: Badgerys meeting next week

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Fiona Scott with Kay Rigas, Principal and Tony Diaczok, Deputy Principal.

Thoughtful donation: MP gives office supplies to local school

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ambridge Park High School has received a boost to its stationery supplies after a donation from Lindsay MP, Fiona Scott. Ms Scott’s Lindsay electorate offic e will be moving to a paperless format and following a clean-up of the High Street premises, surplus ring binder folders were found. She donated 50 of the folders to staff and students of Cambridge Park High School who would have more use for them. “We had almost 200 empty folders which we no longer needed and rather than

dispose of them, I believed our local schools, like Cambridge Park High, could put them to good use,” Ms Scott said. “We have an additional 125 folders available, and if members of the community or local businesses are interested, I encourage them to contact my offic e.” According to Kay Rigas, Principal of Cambridge Park High School, the folders couldn’t have come at a better time: “The folders will allow our teachers to organise the new modules with no cost to the school community and this will ensure our resources can be allocated to other important areas of need in our school”.

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Pair arrested after search: Drug bust gets results niversity of Western Sydney staff will begin rolling strikes from today (February 28) after pay negotiations broke down last week. National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members say that the bargaining process for a new enterprise agreement commenced in November 2012 but was frustrated throughout 2013 when UWS management appointed external lawyers who had “limited knowledge of the university”. “UWS academics have some of the highest workloads in the sector, and we have seen staff in various schools with teaching loads that impact on both student experience and research output,” said Jan Falloon, President of NTEU UWS Branch. “Issues that haven’t been addressed include pay and long service leave provisions. Staff are now being told that even with six months notice, that long service leave may not be granted due to ‘operational duties’. “Th is is very difficult for staff who might have families and young children to look after during peak holiday periods.” Ms Falloon also said that despite increased workloads, rising costs of living, and a 2013 UWS budget allocation for staff wage increases, staff have not had a wage increase in 21 months. “Staff are concerned about the quality of education for students in western Sydney if these issues are not recognised and resolved now,” Ms Falloon said. Today a strike will take place at 12pm for one hour. A spokesperson for UWS said that students have been informed of the industrial action. “All UWS campuses will remain open, and it will be business as usual at the University. All classes will be held as scheduled, unless lecturers or tutors have directly advised students that they will be participating in this industrial action,” the spokesperson said.

Man hands himself in: Charges over hit and run A man has been arrested and charged in relation to a fatal hit-andrun incident after he attended Penrith Police Station last week. At about 12.30am on Friday, February 21, a 30-year-old man was found lying on a footpath beside Richmond Road, Dean Park, after being hit by a vehicle that allegedly failed to stop after the incident. The man was conveyed to hospital, where he died. The scene was investigated by officers from Quakers Hill Local Area Command and the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit. At about 7pm on the same day a 45-year-old man attended Penrith Police Station where he was arrested. The man was charged for failing to stop or assist after the fatal crash and was granted strict conditional bail – he will appear in Blacktown Local Court on Monday, April 14. Investigators attended the 45-year-old’s home and seized a Toyota Hiace van for scientific examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Police looking into alleged drug supply executed a search warrant at a Kemps Creek home, which resulted in the arrests of two people. At about 9am on Thursday, February 20, police executed the warrant at a house on Pratten Street. During the search, police allegedly located prescription medication, prohibited drugs, a fi rearm, cash, ammunition and other items of interest. Two people, a 58-yearold-man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Green Valley Police Station. The 58-year-old man was charged for supplying prohibited drugs, dealing with property suspected of being used in criminal proceedings, possessing an unregistered fi rearm, not keeping the fi rearm safely and possessing ammunition without permission. The 42-year-old woman was charged with ‘goods in custody’ and ‘possess prohibited drugs’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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I note in your latest issue there are many comments regarding Schapelle Corby and the fact that she should not be paid any monies for her story as it would be considered as the proceeds of crime... and I absolutely agree with that one. However, one of your readers made a comment regarding INXS and the idolising of the drug use of Michael Hutchence â€“ the view of that reader, I believe is severely distorted. I believe in this particular case, the INXS story clearly sends a message to everyone, that drug use and the effects thereof, can have such a detrimental effect on the life and lives of those who use them and those around them. Imagine where INXS would be today if Michael Hutchence did not use drugs â€“ his daughter would have her dad, and the music industry would have a magnificent band continuing to make music that Australians and the rest of the world truly enjoyed and loved. If the rest of the band are lucky enough to be paid royalties from the production, so be it. They deserve it, they put their lives and their souls into making music for our and future generations to really enjoy. God bless you INXS! Robyn, via website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seniors Week There is a great line-up of events planned for Seniors Week this year. Council will help celebrate the week by hosting a free concert at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, March 20. The free concert will feature the very popular Victor Valdes, as well as showcase musical and dance performances from a variety of local performers. Telephone 4732 7836 to book a place. Penrith City Library also has a series of free events planned between 15 and 23 March. Seniors can join their grandchildren at Storytime sessions, at various library branches. A Technology Morning will also be held on Tuesday, March 18, which will focus on mobile phones and e-readers. Penrith City Library will also host a free screening of â€˜Hello Dollyâ€™ on Friday, March 21, in the theatrette. Bookings are essential for both these events. Telephone the library on 4732 7612 for more details or to book. Join us to recognise the contribution seniors make to our community.

Integrity questioned

In response to Brett Smithâ€™s letter (Dear Weekender, Western Weekender February 21). I agree totally with Editor Troy Dodds re: money for Schapelle Corby for an

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interview. If the TV stations were fair dinkum and wanted to air Corbyâ€™s experience in gaol and her version of events then let them put it to air â€œcommercial freeâ€?. Yeah thatâ€™s going to happen. No integrity when drugs and money are involved. The vultures circle. Peter Townsend, South Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Science has almost eradicated polio, put a TV in your living room, flown man to the moon and connected 75 per cent of the world together through the Internet. Yet, 97 per cent of the worldâ€™s scientists agree that the evidence of man made climate change is real. Unfortunately facts and evidence are embarrassingly dismissed by our former health minister and current Prime Minister. In your last editorial you called Christine Milne rude, arrogant and inconsiderate (From The Editorâ€™s Desk, Western Weekender February 21). Well I say that of you sir! Your right winged bias and disillusioned approach to journalism is helping to misinform the readers of Penrith. I ask you to please reconsider this puppetry journalism and help leave this world a better place. There is more to this world than Newscorp and Fairfax. In the future, I hope your former audience donâ€™t hold you accountable for your part as a Coalition crony. Moss, via email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Small schools struggle

I worked at Wallacia Public school for 28 years as a school cleaner (Small schools face challenge, Western Weekender February 21). The good thing about small schools is you get to know all the children not like large schools. The classes are smaller so the children donâ€™t get left behind others, like in large schools where if you get left behind you are behind all though your school life. Small schools find it hard as if your numbers go down you lose teachers and have to have mixed classes, which is harder work for the teachers. You also get to know all the parents, and their brothers and sisters. I have had three sons and a grandson go through Wallacia school and they loved it, [but] it will not be long before the small schools will be closed as the numbers go down and the children have to travel further to go to school. To me rural schools are great and it would be a shame to lose them. Wallacia has always had great teachers and as Ms Fiona Tritton said, one child can make the difference to you losing a teacher. Sandra Farkash, via email

The Abbott bashing

Troyâ€™s comments regarding Tony Abbott being bashed up constantly by the Greens hit the nail on the head. I couldnâ€™t tell you more than three or four Greens policies. I just know they seem to dislike Tony Abbott. Itâ€™s about time they were an actual alternative not just part of the complainers. Robert Stack, via email

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Judy Bruce runs a child care service for shift workers. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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olice officers facing the daily battle of juggling family life with unpredictable around-the-clock work hours now have the opportunity to take part in Family Day Care Flexibility Trials. The Australian Government initiative, trialled at nine sites nationally, will assist police officers, and other emergency response workers, by providing fle xible childcare that suits their needs. St Clair educator, registered with St Marys Penrith Family Day Care, Judy Bruce

already offers extended hours care for shift working families. “I realised it was a need not being fil led in the community so I started doing it gradually when parents needed me to care for their kids while they worked on the weekend,” she said. Mrs Bruce is taking part in the Flexibility Trials, hoping to help local police families in Penrith and surrounding suburbs. “It takes the pressure off parents when they’re at work and they don’t have to stress because they know their kids are happy and safe,” she said. The outcome of the trials will be known later this year.

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reens MP and Education spokesperson Dr John Kaye has announced that he will introduce a new bill to state parliament in March to stop the downgrading of TAFE education through budget cuts. Dr Kaye toured TAFE colleges in western Sydney last week, culminating in a rally last Friday in the Blue Mountains. “Despite the benefits that TAFE provides to the Penrith and broader western Sydney area, both Labor and Coalition governments have cut the public skills trainer’s budget and forced it into competition against low quality private providers,” he said. “The Western Sydney Institute provides second chance educational opportunities for learners who have missed out at school, people with disabilities, Aboriginal students and the socially disadvantaged. “Despite youth unemployment in western Sydney running at 15.2 per cent, the O’Farrell Government deleted 43 full-time positions and entire courses from local TAFE campuses in 2013 including Nepean College. “Many more jobs will disappear this year as the Western Sydney Institute cuts back in preparation for the O’Farrell government’s so-called ‘Smart and Skilled’ training market next year.” Phillip Chadwick, President of the TAFE Teachers Association, and the NSW Teachers Federation have thrown their support behind the bill at a rally last Friday held at Wentworth Falls. An Education Department spokesperson

A rally was held last Friday.

said that TAFE WSI is expanding its delivery options across all of its locations in response to customer demand. “Th is flexibility will increase the options available to people seeking to develop and improve their skills and gain employment in local areas such as Penrith and beyond. “The Institute is currently experiencing increased student demand in a range of areas and has had to put on additional classes in some cases in response. For example, there has been increased demand in Health and Community Services including aged care, dental assistants, youth work and fitness, with extra classes to commence in semester 1, 2014.”

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After many years of research, Penrith: The Makings of a City, will be officially launched on Friday, March 7. The book is an authoritative account of the City’s history to the 21st century and a companion volume to the 1988 Council-funded Dharug and Dungaree: The History of Penrith and St Marys to 1860. Author of the new volume, Penrith City Library’s Information Librarian Lorraine Stacker, said the new historical account acknowledges the strength of the people of Penrith and their faith in their community. “It’s a story full of the highs and lows that are reflected in the broader history of Australia,” she said. “Penrith: The Makings of a City recognises the important connection between the community and its local administrators, Penrith City Council, which has since its formation been a champion for its community.” Penrith City Library’s 13th Annual History Conference ‘The Makings of a City: Building a Nation – from Cox to Campaigns’ will be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, March 8. The focus of the fascinating program of talks will be William Cox’s undertaking to build a road across the Blue Mountains, 200 years ago. The conference will also look at the effect of World War 1 on Penrith and St Marys. Registration is $40 per person. For more information telephone 4732 7687. Council has received an application for the construction of a new medical centre. Formacon Building plans to demolish the community facility at 60 Derby Street, Kingswood, and construct a new medical centre. It would cost $400,000 to build the new facility. Council expects to record a small surplus of $10,332 for the December 2013 quarter and a surplus of $63,299 is being predicted for the full year, according to Council’s latest Organisational Performance report. At December 31, 100 per cent of Council’s service activities were on target.

Cr Tricia Hitchen says that Penrith Pool’s car park is being used by train commuters and shop staff. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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enrith Councillor Tricia Hitchen is calling for Penrith residents to be considerate when using the car park in front of Penrith Pool as it is only for pool patrons. “I am on the Board of Ripples [that now runs Penrith Pool] and the managers were saying that since timed car parking at Centro Nepean shops was introduced, there have been people parking in the pool car park all day,” Cr Hitchen said. “There are also commuters who are parking all day in the pool’s car park, meaning that there are no spaces for pool patrons.” Centro Nepean’s 800-space car park was limited to three hours in 2011 and Council rangers regularly

hand out fi nes to those shoppers who park too long. Cr Hitchen said that she recognises that parking is limited in the Penrith CBD, especially for commuters who may catch the train to work, however, there is a need for the pool car park to be reserved for patrons. “The pool has hosted swimming carnivals recently and parents have complained that they have turned up to watch their kids but couldn’t fi nd any parking,” she said. “We don’t want the situation where children and the elderly are walking two or three kilometres to get to the local pool.” The matter was raised at Penrith Council’s Local Traffic Committee meeting earlier this month. “Council is going to investigate making the car park timed, such as for two or three hours, so that hopefully there will be spaces again for visitors to the pool.”

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Neighbours in need: Lending support to Victoria’s fire crisis

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ire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fi refighters from Penrith fir e stations have been deployed to Victoria to assist the battle against major bushfi res and a huge fi re in an open-cut coal mine. Senior Firefighters Matt Ligteringen, Greg Brown, John Parrish and Matt Blattman and Firefighter Ken Bates from Penrith Fire Station, as well as Station Officer Matthew Fraser and Firefig hter Mark Rutten from Regentville Fire Station were among the fi rst of 200 FRNSW fi refighters who are expected be deployed

to Victoria over the next two weeks. The fi refighters started their shift last Thursday alongside their Victorian squads. The Penrith fi refighters were deployed to Ballarat, whilst those from Regentville have been sent to Geelong City. “Victorian fi refighters provided assistance to us last October when bushfi res ravaged the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Central Coast of NSW,” FRNSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said. “We welcome the opportunity to return this support. It’s also a great opportunity for FRNSW fi refighters, like those from Penrith City fi re stations, to work alongside our interstate counterparts.”

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our Council staff members will have the opportunity to further their training and education through the annual Louise Petchell Sustainability Scholarship. “In 2009 Council instigated a scholarship in recognition of former Sustainability Unit Coordinator, Ms Petchell, who passed away suddenly that year,” Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler said. “The scholarship was developed as a lasting legacy to Ms Petchell, to celebrate her passion for encouraging staff across the organisation to recognise the opportunities in their role and embrace the principles of sustainability.” Th is year, four staff will share the scholarship – Josh Martin, Stephen Krimmer, Amanda Bombaci and Trish Heeley. Council’s Asset Coordinator, Josh Martin, will use the funding to undertake an accreditation course so that he can conduct formal assessments of the sustainability of Council buildings. Stephen Krimmer, Council’s Supervisor Certification, will attend the 2014 Government Sustainability Conference in Sydney in August with his share of the funding. Council’s Waste Education Offic er Amanda Bombaci and National Quality Framework (NQF) Implementation Coordinator Trish Heeley will both use scholarship funds to attend the Australian Association for Environmental Education Biennial Conference in Hobart this year.

Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler with scholarship recipient, Amanda Bombaci. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“All of the applicants will be sharing what they have learnt with staff from across the organisation and I look forward to hearing more about their activities throughout the

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ry Time, a rugby league program for kids with intellectual disabilities and special needs, is to be launched in Penrith in March, to get these kids involved in the action. “Th is program is something that will give these kids an outlet, will get them out of the house and playing sport, will improve their fitness and get them involved in the community,” said program coordinator, Bill Buckley, who is associated with the Brothers Rugby League Club. Participants will play a modified version

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of rugby league, allowing them to play to their strengths, with the younger teams playing games against their parents and carers whilst the older teams compete against each other. “They just love it. They get out on the field and want to keep playing all day long – they just don’t want to leave,” Buckley said. “We know there are so many kids in the Penrith community, who don’t normally get the opportunity to play sport, that can really benefit from this.” Try Time will be having an open day on Sunday, March 16, at Hickeys Park, Hickeys Lane, Cranebrook. For more information, contact 0466 996 464.

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“fi rst of its kind” program launched by the University of Western Sydney is set to create a new generation of students, dedicated to giving back to society and creating a better world. The Academy, designed with an emphasis on student volunteering and ethical leadership, is a program for the brightest students across western Sydney with a passion for serving others. In addition to their normal studies, students in The Academy will participate in

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Barry Costa and Bill Buckley are looking forward to the Try Time open day. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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The volunteers get to work at Kingswood Park Public School last weekend.

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ingswood Park Public School has received a vibrant makeover thanks to volunteers and The Smith Family Kingswood. Volunteers from all over Sydney dedicated four hours of their time last Saturday, February 22, to decorate the school with fresh paint and new landscaping as part of the Optus RockCorps movement. Optus RockCorps is a global youth movement that rewards volunteers who give up four hours of their time with a ticket to see an exclusive, live concert with some of the world’s biggest musical acts. Rodney Williams, Program Coordinator for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program in Cranebrook, said Kingswood Park Public School was a much brighter place on Monday morning after the volunteers had visited over the weekend. “The Optus RockCorps crew has assisted

to transform Kingswood Park Public School, giving the walls a fresh coat of paint and overhauling the gardens for a thorough spruce up,” he said. “The school continues to be a light, fun space, with new, beautiful, green gardens, making it a much more welcoming environment for the kids and the community to enjoy. Thank you, Optus Rockcorps for your support and the volunteers for their time. It is greatly appreciated.” The volunteers will be rewarded with an exclusive concert on Wednesday, March 12 at Luna Park, featuring Aussie sweetheart and pop icon Samantha Jade, with alternative electro pioneers Empire of the Sun and chart topping English electronic music quartet Rudimental also set to perform. “Music connects so many people so it only feels natural to use it as an opportunity to encourage young people to come together and volunteer in their local communities,” Samantha Jade said.

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he health of Penrith residents is in decline as local families ditch the option of a home cooked meal and turn to fast food for convenience. Local commercial cookery student, Kayla Cameron is taking the area’s health into her own hands by campaigning to bring a pop-up kitchen to Penrith, which she says has the potential to change Penrith’s eating habits for good. With the help of the community, Ms Cameron is entering Penrith into Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food pop-up kitchen competition. “I’d like to see more people cooking healthy meals at home. A lot of people in Penrith are relying on fast food to feed their families – unless you study hospitality or have a love of cooking, not many people know how to cook well at home,” she said. “Penrith is a fairly active town but I think the way we eat needs to change.” To be in the running to win the prize, Penrith needs to be able to provide a rent free location to host Jamie’s Ministry of Food pop-up kitchen for 12 months and the initiative needs to have the full support of the community. Ms Cameron was collecting signatures in Westfield Penrith last weekend, to demonstrate the community’s support, but is still on the hunt for an appropriate location. The Kitchen will provide hands-on cooking classes for even the most inexperienced cooks, teaching them how to make a nutritious meal from scratch.

Kayla Cameron wants Penrith to be the home of a pop-up kitchen.

“I love Jamie Oliver and what he’s all about. I have seen him change the eating habits of a whole town and I think Penrith is a great place for this change to happen,” Ms

Cameron said. Jamie’s Ministry of Food is a not for profit organisation, teaching communities in Australia and around the world how to shop,

cook and enjoy their own home cooked meals. To show your support, contact Ms Cameron on kdcameron14@gmail.com or 0423 951 811.

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One of Penrith’s real hidden gems is the Penrith Printing Museum. The small but dedicated group have a good collection of old letterpress printing items, including two Linotype machines and a number of printing presses. The museum is set up as a fully functioning letterpress printing shop of the 1930’s and every one of the machines is fully maintained and operational. A great experience for every Penrith resident. Saturdays 10am-2pm, Penrith Paceway 0415 625 573

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Youth business networking group GenYQ meets on the first Thursday of every second month, and offers a great opportunity for young business people to meet like-minded locals www.joshpyke.com.au here in Penrith.

Want to sew up a storm? A sewing group meets on Fridays at the Erskine Park Community Centre on Peppertree Drive from 10am-12.30pm. The cost is $12 and bookings are www.joshpyke.com.au essential.

If you’re keen to learn about a variety of things from fixing taps to quilting, come along to a weekly workshop at the Floribunda Community Centre in Glenmore Park. Held Thursdays from www.joshpyke.com.au 9.30am until 11.30am.

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Vicary’s Vineyard Craft Market will be held on Sunday, March 9 at Vicary’s Winery in Luddenham. There will be clothes, second hand goods, collectables, books, art and plenty www.joshpyke.com.au more on show.

A Seniors Living Well Program, where seniors meet new people and learn about general wellbeing, is held at the Colyton Neighbourhood Centre each Thursday from 10am. It’s free www.joshpyke.com.au and transport is available.

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The St Mary Mackillop Primary School fete will be held on Sunday, May 18 from 10am until 4pm. Applications for stallholders are now open. This will be a fantastic local event involving www.joshpyke.com.au the whole school community.

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n inquiry into local economic development (ED) initiatives in Victoria by the Parliamentary Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee has found that ED requires not only a genuine desire from government for economic progression, but also a supportive regulatory environment that tells industry the local economy is open for business. To be successful, ED at the local level requires effective collaboration between all levels of government, local business and the community. In its July 2013 report, the Committee has made 43 recommendations about how local governments can better engage in local ED. Th is includes by clarifying the roles of government, the private sector and the community in ED; reinforcing the importance of ED for communities; strengthening collaboration with the private sector; infrastructure funding and delivery mechanisms; improving investment attraction schemes; improving the regulatory environment and local government electoral reform. The Committee has also urged local economies to embrace innovation and become significant players at the national and global level as well as developing effective links with education and training providers to help address skills gaps and stimulate research and development. A key element of the inquiry involved examining the ED strategies of local Councils in the state and how these impacted on the local municipality and the broader region. After reading the report it becomes clear that the Victorians are really aspiring for the PBA model which our Council established to take on Penrith’s ED challenges. Bijai Kumar is the CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance

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ast week I experienced some interesting scenarios in my interactions with local businesses. On the one hand, I was provided with excellent customer service via genuine and sincere concern by a business owner and her staff. On the other end of the spectrum, I was compelled to pen a rather long and detailed letter of complaint to a business that showed little regard for fulfi lling their obligations. It was very obvious to me that my positive interaction was with a business who understands that their most important asset is their ongoing relationships with customers. They clearly demonstrated a desire to remedy an issue and did everything possible to ensure that I would remain a returning customer. The negative interaction with the other business showed by their actions that they are not focused on meeting the needs of their clients. Even when a situation was brought to their attention, they did little to remedy it. It is highly likely that you will need to deal with complaints. It is how your business deals with those complaints that will set you apart. There are some essentials that are relatively easy to cover, including: respond to complaints as soon as possible; provide customers with an opportunity to be heard; assure the customer that you are seeking to fi nd a solution; give the customer reasons to return to you despite the issue that has occurred. Although you may not always fi nd a solution that is mutually agreeable, the way you deal with the complaint will show your business in an exponentially better light than the one who deals badly with a complaint.

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ocal residents can feel as though they have travelled back in time with a visit to a new World War II inspired tea room, where you can sit surrounded by the region’s most unique selection of beautiful local and imported treasures. Rick Rutherford’s Country, located in Lawson, is preparing to open Nessie’s Daffodil Tearoom this weekend, on Saturday, March 2. The tearoom has been named and created in tribute to Nessie Rootes (pictured), a woman who had a major influence in the life and passions of Rick Rutherford’s Country owner and creator, Rick Rutherford. “She was a remarkable woman who had a major influence in my life and was instrumental in instilling a sense of home, security, family, and

most importantly, a love of country,” Mr Rutherford explained. ‘Aunty Ness’ owned and operated tearooms and a cake shop in Queensland just before the beginning of the Second World War and continued to own and manage a number of others throughout the wartime. She was the principal of the Daffodil Café which was located in the Savoy Theatre building from 1937 until 1942 when, during the later part of WWII, she took over the running of the Pelican Inn Café and Baths at the now long-gone Pier The atre. “The blue and white décor featured here is a tribute to this beloved lady’s favourite country colour scheme where daily there will be served a sampling of her very best wartime cake recipes,” Mr Rutherford said.

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“Devonshire Teas and a unique version of High Tea are also on the menu, plus 10 specialty tea blends, and Nessie’s Daffodil Tearoom’s own coffee, which is even available for purchase.” The tearoom is also reflective of the history of Rick Rutherford’s Country building, known as ‘Badger House’ and originally ‘Cholderton’ in the early 1900’s, which is a historic feature within the Blue Mountains landscape. When Mr Rutherford purchased the building back in October 2007 he also dedicated the building in memory of Nessie. Rick Rutherford’s Country and the new Nessie’s Daffodil Tearoom are located at 3 Badgery Crescent, Lawson, and will be open seven days a week from 10am. - Katherine Tweed

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uring NSW Seniors Week, from March 15 to 23, there will be plenty of great events on for older citizens. One event to defi nitely attend though is a special forum about preparing for later life, hosted by NSW Trustee and Guardian. NSW Trustee and Guardian’s role is to act as an independent and impartial Executor, Administrator and Trustee for the people of NSW and provide direct fina ncial management services and direction to private fi nancial managers. “Th is free event will answer questions people may have about essential planning ahead documents such as a Will, Power of

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otarians from across the globe have the opportunity to be part of a world record breaking attempt at climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge on May 30 this year. Last weekend it was announced that when Rotary members meet together in Sydney for the Rotary World Convention in May, they will also meet together on the top of the Bridge, as they attempt to smash the world record for the most simultaneous climbers, a record set by Oprah Winfrey when she took 316 guests on the climb

with her in 2012. Almost 400 Rotarians are expected to make the climb on May 30, which not only will break the previous record but will raise funds for their End Polio Now campaign. The organisation has partnered with BridgeClimb, which will donate 50 per cent of all ticket sales from the attempt to the campaign. “Rotary’s partnership with BridgeClimb is expected to generate enough funds to immunise more than 240,000 children and give all visiting and local Rotarians the chance to make a real contribution to the End Polio Now campaign,” said Rotary International President Ron Burton.

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their hearing, one of the leading national healthcare providers, AudioClinic, offers free hearing checks to people over the age of 18. They have also teamed up with the Government to provide subsidised services to eligible pensioners and veterans. Small tests like this can help calm some big anxieties you may have about the state of your senses as you age. If you are a bit more adventurous and willing to contribute to a good cause, you could consider signing up for clinical trial treatments which involve medical checkups and tests at no cost to the participant. Testing is extremely thorough and the health of trial participants closely monitored. Not only would you benefit, but it is an opportunity to help the community by providing researchers with valuable data. Pairing cheap and cheerful healthcare options with your regular doctor’s checkup will help ensure you remain on top of your health. Though healthcare can be costly, you certainly can’t afford to be lax about your physical wellbeing. How do you manage your health on a budget? We’d love to hear your stories. Email news@westernweekender.com. au, phone us on 4722 2998 or write to Western Weekender, Suite 2, 42-44 Abel Street, Jamisontown 2750.

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St Marys physiotherapist is challenging the community to lose a massive 10 tonnes over the next few months, in a bid to begin improving the health of the community as a whole. Shane Roenne has founded the 10 Tonne Challenge, a new local community initiative encouraging at least 1,000 people to lose 10 kilograms each by July 2014. The challenge is expected to motivate, inspire and change the lives of people in western Sydney. “Losing weight isn’t easy but if you have a goal in mind and access to the right (and effective) information, it defi nitely makes it a little more bearable and your goals more attainable,” Mr Roenne said. “It’s also great to have a community supporting

you and working towards the same result.” With a strong online focus, the 10 Tonne Challenge is simple for anyone to take part, get information and record their weight loss anonymously. “The 10 Tonne Challenge will provide that support system including easily accessible recipes, exercise programs, fitness tips and much more to ensure each and every follower can reach their goal, whatever it might be, in a safe and supportive environment,” Mr Roenne said. “We’re here to encourage, motivate and inspire while working towards a common goal and a healthier lifestyle!” So far there are 69 members of the blog and they have lost a combined total of 90kg with one person already reaching their goal of 10kg.

A walking group has started up in St Marys to help people with their 10 Tonne Challenge and is free to join. “The idea is to have a fun and social group that helps you to get some walking in to help with your exercise goals,” Mr Roenne said. The walk starts next week on Monday and Tuesday morning at 7am, meeting at Precision Physio at the Astley Centre St Marys on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Mamre Road. Call 9623 2220 to join the walking group. To join the 10 Tonne Challenge, visit the website www.10tonnechallenge.com.au and hit ‘follow’, then ‘like’ and sign up to the Facebook page and accept the invitation to become part of the challenge. - Katherine Tweed

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You teach what you need to learn. Lecturing others on a variety of issues is both cathartic and enlightening. You think laterally and can listen to your own voice all day. Mercury warns that fact-checking is critical to success. Ignore the thought bubbles and focus on evidence-based details. Second-guessing situations is a sure-fir e way to blow hard won credibility that would take time to earn back.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Th is week, sweet words of praise slip from the tongue. You find flattery goes a long way towards getting what you want, but stop short of outright manipulation. Mercury, the communicator, suggests your message is less important than the delivery. For this reason, strive to polish your acting skills and pad out the content. Self-focus is par for the course during this period.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Closing your eyes won’t stop the train wreck. Vigilant Mercury puts you on red alert and pushes prevention over cure. Burying your head in the sand is no longer a viable option, but thankfully hostile situations are short lived. Your current adage comes from Leo author Alex Haley: “Either you deal with what is the reality or you can be sure the reality will deal with you”.

VIRGO

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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Mastering the basics is simple for pragmatic Virgos. You are aided and abetted by Venus early in the week, as you cook up practical plans and common sense schemes. Plus a blast from the past stirs up long-suppressed sentiment. You acknowledge these feelings, then fi le them away for future reflection. The backdrop to any of your dealings is an inherent desire for expediency.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The perfect position or partner eludes you. Your options are to settle for second best or change your criteria. Mercury the scholar suggests an open mind is the solution. Allow the universe to unlock doors and then be prepared to step through them. Remember, your vision of the world is viewed through a rosy lens. Dig a little deeper and you will fi nd true beauty beneath the layers.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Powerful Pluto boosts your magnetism and your obsessive Scorpio streak. You’re in the mood to focus on others, but don’t scare them away by being too intense! Idealistic visions need to be balanced by a level-headed approach. Take into account your energy levels, expertise and fi xation on issues close to your heart. An objective approach is critical to eventual success.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

You read more into a situation than actually exists. Elusive solar energy sets you up for failure if you second-guess, rather than dissect possible outcomes. An adversary is one step ahead and catching up requires clever detective work on your part. If you play the role of attacker (not victim) then a change of mindset will follow. Fun times come from shooting the breeze with friends.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Your best qualities are initiative and imagination. Th is week the sun fans the flames of an idea and tutors you in the art of multi-tasking. There is a buzz around your home or offic e that stirs the collective conscience and speeds up successful outcomes. Others are smitten by your professional style of delivery, as well as the message behind it. A celebration is on the cards.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Power is at a premium, so pace yourself. Projects need to be carefully vetted, and your exclusive circle of friends narrows. Venus bobs up with the occasional tempting invitation but your greatest pleasure is gleaned from relaxing pastimes. Supremacy over others is not your goal this week, although a spark of dominance emerges when someone questions your opinions.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Th is week’s panorama widens to include unfamiliar territory. Your greatest wish is to solve the problems of others but sometimes they have to do that for themselves. Let your imagination run riot and leave the details to people with an eagle eye. Your soft spot for the underdog is admirable but good intentions alone are not enough. Play to your Piscean strengths, not your weaknesses.

Weekly posts at www.BohoAstro.tumblr.com Daily tweets at www.twitter.com/JoMadelineMoore. Copyright Joanne Madeline Moore 2014.

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Change your perception and be grateful vision, balance and sensation. But here is the important part: MS does not defi ne me. I still maintain my health, I still train and I refuse to let the disease win. Perception and positivity are the motors in my engine. An ailment is only that, if you let it be. Three top tips for good health: 1. Change your perception. Don’t say “I can’t eat that” and instead, say “I choose not to eat that”. 2. Read labels. Be aware of what is in the food that you’re eating. If it’s not fruit, vegetables or meat, then it has an ingredients list. If you can’t recognise an ingredient, don’t eat it! 3. Be active. Move your body daily, it will thank you. A daily must do? Be grateful. Every day, before you get up, spend a minute to lay there and go over the things you have to be grateful for. It will change your day. Biggest health / fitness misconception? Calorie counting. I have a diet that most would consider ‘high fat’ and

therefore ‘high calorie’ and most days, I am eating more calories than I am burning! But, my sources of fat are the secret: grass fed meat, coconut oil, olive oil, coconut flesh and avocado are just some of the foods that I eat on a daily basis. With the removal of sugars, wheat, grains and processed foods, calories are no longer a problem.

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How does fitness feature in your life? For a long time, my weight was a constant battle. Trying every diet under the sun and training like a maniac for two to three hours per day, I thought I was doing the right thing until other areas of my health started to deteriorate. I began suffering with depression and anxiety. I was determined that meds were not an option. I started researching and discovered that the food I eat will have a huge impact on how I feel mentally, physically and emotionally. I managed to stay medication free and changed my entire lifestyle. I ditched the supplements, threw out the sugar, banned processed food and fast food became a huge “no no”. Within days I noticed a difference in myself. Within weeks, my family started to notice a change. From that point, life was no longer about eating to be “skinny”, it was about fuelling my body to be a healthier, fitter version of myself and weight loss was just a bonus! Recently, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Th is is an auto immune disease that attacks your central nervous system causing symptoms such as loss of muscle control,

What do you consider the biggest benefit of being fit and healthy? For me, I love feeling strong and able to do anything! I can lift heavy things, I can play with my kids for hours and I never feel sick. What type of activity / exercise do you enjoy the most? I do CrossFit which is a sport that incorporates Olympic lifting and a broad range of functional movements that promote strength, fitness and mobility. Freestyle... I believe everyone’s journey is unique. I also believe that knowledge is invaluable when it comes to food and lifestyle.

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STAYING HEALTHY

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by Nicole McMillan

by Martin Cominotto

“Five to Drive”

obody wants to have an accident – especially not be the cause of one! If you have diabetes, before you drive you should always check your Blood Glucose Levels (BGL) and record it. If you are in an accident this helps you prove your diabetes was not a cause. Make sure your BGL is ABOVE 5mmol/L (“Five to Drive”) and keep a record book in your car for recording the date and time of each journey along with your BGL. If your journey takes more than two hours, you’ll need to stop and check your BGL is still above 5mmol/L. Many of us have been involved in accidents where the other driver didn’t want to take responsibility. When you have a record of your BGL prior to driving, you show responsibility for safe driving and can protect yourself by showing your BGL was not a cause of the accident. Hypo’s (low blood glucose) can occur unexpectedly while driving. A hypo is when your blood glucose level is less than 4mmol/L. You may experience a variety of symptoms such as shaking, sweating, tingly mouth or hands, mood changes, hunger, lightheadedness and lack of concentration. Hypo’s are often caused by missing a meal, unplanned or more strenuous physical activity, drinking alcohol, or taking more insulin or oral medication than is needed. A hypo is best managed with 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates such as six jelly beans or half a glass of juice or soft drink (not the diet sort). If the next meal is more than 20 minutes away, follow-up with a longer acting carbohydrate such as a slice of bread, a glass of milk or one piece of fruit. If you were planning to drive, your BGL needs to be back up to 5mmol/L.

Martin Cominotto, Pharmacist for Martin’s Chemist. Ph: 9673 1010. www.martinschemist.com.au

Don’t give your pets...

any so called ‘people foods’ as discussed in my last article are fi ne to give our dogs, however they need to be given in small amounts and we need to be mindful of the total caloric intake of pets. Don’t forget that a piece of toast for your Maltese terrier is equivalent to you eating a hamburger so some small snacks can quickly pile on the weight. Chocolate is a very common snack and dogs, just as humans love the taste. Chocolate however can be very dangerous for dogs. Dogs are very sensitive to one of the ingredients in chocolate called theobromine that is found in the cocoa bean. Chocolate that contains more of the cocoa bean such as dark chocolate and good quality chocolate are more dangerous. An average block of dark chocolate can kill a 10kg dog. Symptoms of chocolate toxicity include vomiting, diarrohea, seizures and heart arrhythmias. If you suspect your dog has eaten a moderate to large amount of chocolate then call your veterinarian immediately. A small amount of white chocolate or milk chocolate such as one or two squares is not enough to cause problems. Avocado is another dangerous food for dogs. Avocadoes contain Persin which is harmless to humans but large amounts may be toxic to dogs. If you are growing avocados at home keep, ensure your pet does not have access to them or the plant. Alcohol is also dangerous for dogs. It has the same effect on the dog’s liver and brain that it has on humans but takes far less to cause damage. Just a small amount of alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and problems with coordination and coma. Caffeine in large quantities can also be fatal for a dog. Caffeine can be found in teas and coffees but also in energy drinks and some medicines. Symptoms of caffeine ingestion include vomiting, restlessness, rapid breathing and heart problems. There are many other fatal foods so consult your vet if you have any questions.

Nicole McMillan, practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

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was told by an elderly gent the other day that he was much too old to do training – my answer to him was he was too old NOT to be doing it! If there was ever a fountain of youth it’s weight training. Wether it’s dumbbells in a gym, cement bags off a ute tray or throwing grandkids in the air. Muscles can slowly get weaker if not used, especially as we age. But giving them a bit of hard work now and then makes your body adapt to be able to do that weight again next time, it will even build a little more strength so it is a little bit easier than it felt today. Best of all, this process never stops happening in your body! A research team led by Dr Simon Melov from McMaster University, Ontario, took two groups of male and female volunteers. One group, comprised 26 “young adults” aged from 20 to 35 years, and the other group comprised 25 “older adults” over 65. 14 of the old adults then completed a 26-week whole body resistance exercise programme with some stretching that involved three sets of 10 repetitions for each muscle group, including for instance leg press, chest press, shoulder press, and pull-downs. The sessions lasted one hour and took place twice a week. Comparing the results before and after the exercise programme, Melov and his team found that the old adults improved their strength significantly compared to the young adults. Before the programme the old adults were about 60 per cent weaker than the young adults. After just six months they were only 38 per cent weaker. But a remarkable result was before the exercise programme the old adults had mitochondrial genetic profi les consistent with ageing, but after the programme, they became more like the profi les of the young adults. Makes lifting the grandkids around sound like a real win win situation if you ask me! I certainly won’t be giving up weights any time soon!

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FASHION FIXATION

by Katherine Tweed

It’s time to clean out the wardrobe

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e’re heading into a new season and a whole bunch of new trends, which means it’s time to clean out the wardrobe. I know, clearing out your wardrobe is one of the hardest – and sometimes most upsetting – things that a person has to go through but without the seasonal re-vamp your wardrobe may end up like mine. I am really lazy when it comes to hanging up my clothes. After they come out of the wash, my clothes end up folded in a pile in my bedroom and that is where they stay, in a pile. Th is pile normally consists of my every-day and favourite items – think jeans, white t-shirts, a cool skirt and top ensemble, a black dress and some work clothes. Because of my oh-so convenient pile, I rarely even have to look in my wardrobe, let alone rummage around in there to discover what unworn treasures may be hiding. Over the season I might put away my clothes every couple of weeks but very slowly my wardrobe becomes a thick, impenetrable jungle full of items that I never wear and that I don’t really like. To get a jump start on the season ahead, I spent a day this week clearing out my wardrobe, and yes, you read correctly, it took me a whole day. I began by hanging up my beloved pile of clothes but when I was not even half way through, I ran out of hangers and had to face my fears; it was time to cull. I took out every item that I haven’t worn for more than a year and when I was done, my wardrobe was almost empty. I sat down to survey the situation and began sifting through the new pile I had created. “Th is is the dress I wore to that special function”,

“these are the jeans that made me fall in love with high waisted clothing”, “these were my favourite pair of flat s when I started my new job”, I thought to myself. There were the clothes that were easy to throw away or donate but it was really tough to part with those items that had special, sentimental value. I am ashamed to say that I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to some of them – they now sit in a box designated for clothes I am unlikely to wear again – but it was good to see the back of the rest. When I was done, apart from feeling a little guilty about how much I must have spent on those discarded clothes, I was really proud of myself and so excited about the way my wardrobe looked.

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KNOW I SHOULDN’T HAVE KEPT THOSE EXTRA SENTIMENTAL CLOTHES BUT COME THE START OF WINTER, IF I HAVEN’T MISSED THEM, I WILL BE PARTING WITH THEM FOREVER!

Katherine.tweed@mediaview.com.au 4722 2998

NATURAL THERAPIES by John Miller-Crispe

Weird and wonderful illnesses

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t seems that every week we are seeing a new disease or a strange variation of an old one affl icting the general populace. The last two to three weeks have seen some interesting cases come into the clinic. Often they seem to mimic the Flu with aching joints and bones but none of the other symptoms. The latest version of this “Flu” affects the chest muscles, headaches, sore backs and severe aching but for the stronger people only lasts a few days. Then there have also been a number of cases of severe herpes simplex outbreaks and a number of Shingles cases. The interesting thing about these and several other illnesses of the same nature, is that for those with strong immune systems and those taking support for stress and emotions, these problems only lasted a few days. Where there was no stress support and the person was not taking care to maintain a strong immune system, the problems hung on and sometimes developed into more painful conditions. The simple message to take away from this is that if you are in a stressful job or relationship or you are worrying about family members or careers or education, you need to be taking a stress support supplement and something to keep the immune system strong. Immune support can be as little as extra vitamin C, eating more garlic, etc. The stress may be more complex but if you are not on anti-depressants then St John’s Wort, Passion Flower, Schisandra or the ginsengs may help. For anxiety Kava may be of use (have you ever seen an Islander who wasn’t relaxed?). Diet is also very important as a poor diet leads to a poor immune system and a poor emotional response to stressors. Our nutritionist has been stressing that the reason people don’t respond to stress well is because their diet does not nurture them. Often too much sugar and wrong carbohydrate is a detriment to good health and poor health is a stressor in itself. Get a check up from your naturopath and get yourself into tip top shape.

John Miller-Crispe is a Senior Naturopath with Abundant Life & Health Naturopathic Clinic

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PERSONAL FINANCE

by Rev John Lavender

by Anthony Walker

Stay smart when mobile

tay Smart Online Week will be held this year from June 2 to 6. Th is year’s theme, ‘On The Go’, reflects the importance of staying safe and secure as mobile devices are increasingly being used to stay connected for social networking, shopping and navigating the internet. Australia is one of the highest users of smart phones and tablets in the world, so it’s no surprise consumers are embracing mobile banking to manage their fina nces. While there are many benefits to banking on your smart phone or tablet, it’s important to take the same online safety precautions as you would when banking on your home computer or laptop. Here are some tips to help you practice safe and secure mobile banking: • Install security software from a verified provider on your device. • Only download apps from reputable publishers or provided by your bank. • Keep your device’s software and apps up to date. • Lock your device with a passcode, password or biometric when not in use. • Clear your smart phone or tablet of any text messages from your bank and never disclose personal or fi nancial information via text or email. • Don’t save PINs, logins or passwords as documents or phone numbers on your mobile device. • Use different PINs or passwords for unlocking your mobile device and accessing your banking app. • Do not use public Wi-Fi for online banking, shopping or other fi nancial transactions. • Contact your bank if you lose your smart phone or tablet.

Anthony Walker, Owner-Manager Bank of Queensland. Anthony.walker@boq.com.au

True life

he recent TV mini-series ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ told the story of the Australian rock band INXS. While not everyone will be a fan of their music, it was amazing to see how six young guys who started a band on Sydney’s northern beaches in the late 1970’s, rose to become perhaps the most popular band in the world. Yet at the same time, we also saw the tragedy surrounding the life of their lead singer Michael Hutchence. It was simply sad seeing how his life imploded and it was a powerful reminder that in this life you may have the perception of having it all but yet still have nothing. Jesus speaks powerfully into this situation with these challenging words from the Bible’s book of Matthew; “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” So often it seems that we want to have a bet each way, thinking we can fi nd the good life in anything and everything apart from God. Yet, from time to time, we seem to realise that there is “more to life” and we search for spiritual truths to give meaning and strength to our lives. Jesus challenges each one of us to see that real life, the good life, the best life, even, the “only life” is found in him when he says earlier in the book of Matthew; “whoever loses their life for me will fi nd it.” In other words, whoever invests their life and hopes in him will fi nd true life. Why not pray to God about this today?

Reverend John Lavender can be contacted via www.glenmorepark.anglican.asn.au

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This large 5 bedroom family home ticks all the boxes featuring:- • 5 bedrooms • Ensuite • Walkin robe • Built in robes • Formal lounge • Family room • Rumpus room • Spacious kitchen • Stainless steel appliances • Tiled & carpet flooring • Ducted air • Alfresco area • Double remote garage • Landscaped gardens. Located within walking distance to schools shops & transport this much loved family home is sure to impress! Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668

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Rarely do you find a home with these features in the highly sought after South Penrith. Boasting four large bedrooms, three way bathroom and ample living area, this home is the complete package. With double carport and side access leading to a large double detached garage with single carport, this home is perfect for the car enthusiast or family looking to store those prized possessions. Web ID: PEN11312

• Renovated modern mitchen • Modern bathroom • Lock up garage • Split system air-conditioning • Internal laundry • Close to Penrith train station • Close to Penrith CBD

716m2

• Double detached garage with single carport • Three way bathroom • Study • Covered entertaining area • 716m2 block (approx.) • Sought after location • Large main with built in robe

OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 10.00 to 10.40am 9 Lowanna Drive

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Bang For Your Buck!

Whether you are an investor or someone looking at getting into the property market, this home is certainly worth a look. Some of its many features include three good sized bedrooms, The comfort of air conditioning and built in wardrobes. On top of this, this lovely home is also in a quiet street and is close to school, buses and the southland’s shopping centre. Web ID: GLM10553

586m

OFFERS OVER $369,950

PENRITH

Packed With Potential!

Proudly sitting on a large block this three bedroom brick home awaits. Featuring a large modern kitchen, renovated bathroom and main bedroom with built in robe, with a little TLC this home is perfect for the first home buyer or astute investor. With a single detached garage, side access and ample backyard adorning the property, this home is brimming with potential. Web ID: PEN11320

• Good size lounge room • Modern kitchen • Modern bathroom (with spa) • Family area • Meals area • Second bathroom • Good size backyard

640m2

• Three large bedrooms • Renovated Bathroom • Modern Kitchen • Split system Air Conditioning • Detached Garage • Large main with built in robe • Granny Flat potential (subject to council approval)

OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 11.00 to 11.40am 47 Fragar Road

LLANDILO

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Five Acre Corner Block!

Fantastically positioned in the much loved community of Llandilo sits this magnificent vacant block of approximately five acres. Surrounded by beautiful properties, all that’s left to do is contact your builder and submit your plans to council to build your dream home.

Web ID: PEN11319

20,200m • Approx five acres • Corner block • Services available • Close to amenities • Vacant parcel of land • Large frontage • Beautiful surrounds

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Rare Corner Block!

Take advantage of the opportunity that this sizable corner block offers. With the potential to generate dual incomes, by adding a granny flat (STCA), this sturdy brick veneer home presents great value. The home features high ceilings, an internal laundry and three good sized bedrooms. With two living areas and a separate second toilet in the laundry this home will have tenants lining up. Web ID: PEN11306

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

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Absorb The River Views

From the comfort of your private balcony or from the vantage point on the front verandah, you and your family will enjoy the peaceful ambience that only a water view can provide. This executive residence showcases open plan living complimented by a host of features that will make you the envy of your friends.

Web ID: LEN10794

834m2

• Master suite with ensuite + private balcony • Formal lounge room that captures stunning river views • Renovated kitchen + island bench • Timber flooring • Sunken rumpus room + views of the in ground pool • Substantial covered entertaining area • Modern bathrooms

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OFFERS OVER $599,950

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A Walk To Nepean River

Situated on sought after Nepean Street in the heart of the Golden triangle is this wonderful presented family home. The home is freshly painted throughout and boasts two separate living areas and an updated timber kitchen. Separate living quarters under the main roof will offer peace of mind if you’re thinking of bringing mum with you, but with separate entry and a double carport you might want to take advantage of the extra income potential. Web ID: LEN10814

891m2

• Golden Triangle • Four Bedrooms - two with built ins • Modern timber kitchen • Sunroom • Fully renovated studio • Covered entertaining area • Walking distance to Nepean river, schools, transport and parks

OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 12.00 to 12.40pm 108 Koloona Drive

OFFERS OVER $469,000

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Don’t miss this great opportunity to enter the highly sought after Emu Plains market. With three bedrooms two with built in wardrobes and an ensuite to the main with a generous back yard detached garage and ample off street parking this home will suit the investor or home owner alike.

Web ID: LEN10827

625m2

• Timber Floors • Ducted Air Conditioning • Side Access • Separate Living Area • Timber Kitchen • Ensuite To Main • Sun Room

EMU HEIGHTS

OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 12.00 to 12.40pm 70 Koloona Drive

OFFERS OVER $520,000

Larger Than It Looks

Web ID: LEN10832

652m2

• Four bedrooms • Two living areas • Second toilet/shower • Ducted air conditioning • Spacious grassed yard • Alarm system • Single garage

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $475,000

Try This On For Size

Larger than it appears from the street, this home will please those looking for something more than the average three bedroom home. Enjoying a great size second living area, a modern kitchen and a huge backyard for the kids and pets to roam. Be the family favourite and enquire now!

Web ID: LEN10833

796m2

• Three bedrooms • Two living areas • Air conditioning • Modern kitchen • Single garage • Huge grassed yard • Internal Laundry

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Cranebrook

Penrith

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4722 5000

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Give your family the space they deserve in this spacious family residence. Separate living areas combine with the four bedrooms with all enjoying the comfort of ducted air conditioning. Positioned on a great size block you will be doing well to find better value. Positioned moments from the local primary school.

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OFFERS OVER $619,950

Let Me Entertain You!

If you want to be the envy of your friends and family and love to entertain, then this fabulous home may just be the one. Having an in ground pool, an amazing entertaining area with built in bar-be-que and sandstone benches plus paved side access for that trailer or boat. This home is conveniently located close to schools, the town centre and public transport. So if you are looking for a fantastic home in a great spot, an inspection is highly recommended as homes of this quality don’t come around too often. Web ID: GLM10554

590m2

• Four good size bedrooms • En suite to the master • Ducted air conditioning • Lounge room • Dining and family rooms • Lovely kitchen • Tiled living areas

OPEN HOUSE Sat 1st 1.00 to 1.40pm 31 Saddler Way

SILVERDALE

OFFERS OVER $799,000

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Family Friendly Acreage!

Nestled on more than one acre, with an abundance of living areas, an amazing amount of storage space and a very usable block. With the benefit of its own town centre, affordable acreage like this doesn’t often come onto the market. So if you are looking for a large home with plenty of yard space for the kids, then this home is definitely one for you to see. Web ID: GLM10550

4,500m2

• In-ground pool • Four large bedrooms • Massive ensuite • Family room • Rumpus room • Side access • Entertaining area

GLENMORE PARK

Blue Hills Masterpiece With Blue Mountains Views

OFFERS OVER $670,000

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

Glenmore Park

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OFFERS OVER $1,295,000

Your Castle Awaits

If you have a large or growing family and dreaming about park life acreage then you’ll love this huge residence. Set on five acres (approximately) this seven bedroom home also includes a study, vast formal and informal living areas, plus high ceilings which add to the spacious feel of the property. Outside there is a huge car garage/ workshop, lots of bench and cupboard space. Web ID: CRA10374

CRANEBROOK

Web ID: LEN10531

4,102m

Web ID: LEN10796

• Superbly positioned in the North section of Cranebrook • 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

OFFERS OVER $1,250,000

7,530m

• Huge separate rumpus room • Ducted air conditioning • Oversized double garage + workshop space. • Covered car accommodation for up to 8 cars • Timber kitchen • Park like grounds • Front security gates

LLANDILO

Country Life – Close To Town

Enjoying all you would expect from acreage living, this established residence will please the growing family. The kids and pets will love the ability to roam free; there is ample space for the big boy’s toys, in ground pool for the warmer weather and an undercover great area to host the family’s social gatherings.

Web ID: LEN10822

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If you are looking for some extra space for the family, this large family home located in the ever popular Castlereagh is awaiting your inspection. Located in a very quiet street in a high sorted suburb, this fabulous family home will give you the size, space and will even accommodate the extended family in absolute comfort.

Web ID: GLM10538

20,000m2

OFFERS OVER $1,200,000

CASTLEREAGH

Private, Spacious And Affordable!

• Four bedrooms • Huge rumpus room • Ducted air conditioning • Massive entertaining area • Renovated kitchen • Ensuite to main • Triple garage

20,300m2

• Six Large Bedrooms • En suite plus Three Other Bathrooms • Multiple Living Areas • Triple Garage • Triple Carport • Approximately Five Acres • Separate Access to a Granny Flat

CASTLEREAGH

OFFERS OVER $1,295,000

Private & Peaceful

Enjoying a rural outlook this substantial residence enjoys a list of features few can enjoy. An abundance on natural light enhances the spacious floor plan that enjoys generous servings of formal and informal living spaces. Once beyond the electric gates you will not be disappointed by the package on offer.

Web ID: LEN10825

22,200m2

• Solar heated pool • Irrigation system (bore water) • 107,000L water tank • 12m x 7.5m shed • Manicured gardens • Extensive security system • Horse stables + yards

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

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Penrith

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Wonderfully preserved this much loved family home will suit those seeking the acreage aspect combined with city convenience. 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.

20,234m2

OFFERS OVER $649,950

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Acreage So Close To Town

• North section of Cranebrook • Large formal and informal living rooms • Bathrooms up and downstairs (four in total) • Large modern kitchen • Ducted air conditioning/vacuum • Four car garage, double carport, workshop • Five beautiful acres (approximately)

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.

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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. • 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 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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Whether you are an investor or someone looking at getting into the property market, this home is certainly worth a look. Some of its many features include three good sized bedrooms, the comfort of air conditioning and built in wardrobes. • Good size lounge room • Modern kitchen • Modern bathroom (with spa) • Family area • Meals area • Second bathroom • Good size backyard

Escape to Paradise What a wonderful opportunity to purchase a beautiful exdisplay Jandson Home in Glenmore Park. Th is spacious home has it all, perfect for the executive couple or family with children, yearning for privacy. Surrounded by a beautiful garden and low maintenance backyard, which offer’s an entertaining area with an inviting spa. Close to the Northern Road exit and wonderful parklands of Glenmore, this home boosts 5 large bedrooms with built in robes to all, ensuite and main bathroom, ducted air conditioner, alarm and sound system throughout. The Formal lounge can be closed off from the kitchen, complete with a rumpus room and every day dining area, that would accommodate the largest of families. The oversized kitchen is heavenly with stainless steel appliances and granite bench tops pleasing any budding chef. The drive through garage makes easy access to the backyard area and extended future family functions. Don’t hesitate call now and make an appointment to see one of Glenmore’s fine st.

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team. Sims’ side qualified at the top of their pool following crushing victories against Tasmania, ACT and Queensland in the preliminary rounds. A superb performance against New Zealand 89-49 in the quarter fi nals and Western Australia 67-47 in the semi fi nals saw Sims and her NSW teammates qualify for the grand fi nal against red-hot favourites, Victoria. However, despite a courageous performance against the tournament’s best, it was not enough to hold back the Victorians from steaming home 87-64, claiming the coveted gold. Also returning from the U20 Australian Championships with a medal was Penrith basketballer Nic Pozoglou, whose NSW Men’s team picked up bronze following a 108-71 win over South Australia in the playoff for third and fourth. Pozoglou was a man on a mission

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A night of music and comedy was part of President Terry Simmons’ ‘Presidents/ Presentation Night’ at Penrith last Saturday night. Terry welcomed over a hundred members and family which included me from the RNSWBA and NDBA President Neil Workman. Terry very ably carried out the MC’s job and nominated Joe Scott to receive the RNSWBA Merit Badge and Hayden Scarla and Matt Cooper the Tie Bars. The NDBA Most Valuable Award went to Glen Chandler who also was crowned the Bowler of the Year. The Ladies Broaches went to Yvonne Love and Marge Peasnell.

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The St Johns Park Bowling Club were the guests and sponsors of our Harness Racing meeting at Penrith Paceway last Thu rsday night. Race one started a winning treble for driver Gavin Fitzpatrick. Following on from a win the previous week Always In My Pocket ($4.20) went three wide early then led turning for home and fi nished off with a comfortable win. On the favourite Quincey Brogden ($2.70), Gavin took out race two going straight to the front from gate four but had to withstand solid pressure from Watchamacallit who raced outside him for most of the journey. Favourite Gooday Stride ($1.80) was held at the rear of the field in race three but in a brilliant burst of speed he circled the field during the fi nal lap and really won going away. Thats Fire Power ran on the best of the beaten brigade. Ruinate ($1.90) with Josh Willick aboard came out hard from gate six in race four

Mick Gilfoyle Terry gave his reasons as to why either Bill Allen or Bob Dohne should receive the Clubman of the Year award and on a phone hook up he gave the award to Bob who was unfortunately in hospital. What a weekend it was also for Penrith with Trent Whittingham defeating Matt Lovett-Jeans (Glenbrook Panthers) in the State Singles and Jim Lord defeating Rick Perry (St Marys RSL) in the Senior Singles. The Presidents Reserve Singles fin al will be played at Penrith today, Friday, February 28 commencing at 5pm. The NDBA Pennant season commences this weekend so supporters, get behind your clubs teams.

Lorraine Pozza and was able to dictate the pace with no danger of defeat. My Bros Dreaming ($5.40) driven by Blake Fitzpatrick won the fi fth. They went very hard early giving the winner a nice run midfield. Trainer David Brown quinelled the sixth with winner I Will Be Famous ($4.30) and runner up Waste of Time. Driver Glen McElhinney drove the winner and he was also celebrating his birthday. To make Glen McElhinney’s birthday even better Glen took out the seventh race with Miss Artistic Tara ($9.80). From gate four she showed good speed, beating runner up Our Artistic Leigh who was fir st up from a very lengthy spell. Deabilomat ($11.40) driven by Wayne Mulqueeney also showed gate speed to win in the eighth. Gavin Fitzpatrick got his third winner with Manofl isa ($3.40) in the ninth. He showed toughness and will win again I feel sure.

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NATHAN TAYLOR

he Penrith junior rugby league nursery is one envied by many clubs around Australia, not just because of the huge amount of talented players it has produced over the years but also the abundance of referees who have gone from officiating the young stars of tomorrow to the actual stars of the National Rugby League. With the 2014 junior rugby league season fast approaching, the Penrith Referees Association is on the hunt for the region’s next wave of officials to be part of a team that is doing wonders for the game of rugby league both locally and nationally. Full time NRL referee and Director of Finance and Sponsorship at Penrith Referees, Phil Haines, said refereeing is a great alternative to a regular part time job as it offers many benefits including fitness, good pay and a sense of community. “Anybody who is over the age of 13 and who loves the game of rugby league is a good fit to be a referee. All our current referees love the game and want to contribute to the game,” Mr Haines said. “Refereeing pays quite well also, so each time you officiate a game you get paid. Our pay rates are two to three times better than the hourly rate at a fast foot restaurant, for example.” Becoming a referee is a simple two step process of completing an online education component as well as a face to face component. Once successful, referees are then unleashed on the field, starting out in U6’s and working their way up the ranks.

Amber Fitzgerald, Steven McLean, Phil Haines and Mark Bohan. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“Two and a half years ago we had 16 Penrith referees appointed in the NSW Cup, Holden Cup and NRL. We currently have six guys each week in the NRL,” he said. “One of our most successful alumni is Grant Atkins who recently was a touch judge at the Rugby League World Cup.” While referees seen at games are mostly

of the male variety, that is quickly changing with many females now getting involved. Amber Fitzgerald is currently one of eight female referees officiating from Penrith Referees Association and said she loves every bit of it. “I started refereeing when I was 13 and I couldn’t picture doing anything else, it’s just

a part of me now,” she said. “I feel like I’ve matured and my strengths have only increased since I started refereeing.” If you think you could be a whistle blower of the future, logon to www.penrithreferees. com.au and learn more about you can register to get started.

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ost families would be hardpressed to nominate even one talented sportsperson among them but one local family can lay claim to having three Australian representatives at their next family gathering. Glenmore Parkâ€™s Peter Cruzado, his son Kee, 16, and nephew Mitchell Greenhill, 17, have each been selected to represent their country at the upcoming Australia versus Barbarians (Australia B) OzTag game in Campbelltown. The game, to be held this April, will act as a selection trial for next yearâ€™s OzTag World Cup in Hawaii. 42-year-old Peter, who was selected in the over 40â€™s Barbarians team for the fi rst time, said he was thrilled to be able to fi nally join his son and nephew on Oztagâ€™s big stage. â€œIâ€™ve been playing tag for 20 years and I feel like Iâ€™m following in my sonâ€™s footsteps because he made the Aussie reps fi rst. It should be the other way around,â€? he said. Peter recalls the time when Kee and Mitchell as kids would watch him play from the sidelines at St Marysâ€™ Kingsway fields before eventually ending up in a mixed team together when the boys got older. â€œA few years ago we all played together and seeing the young boys carve up the men was a great sight to see,â€? he said. Peterâ€™s son Kee, who will be representing his country for the second time in the U18 Menâ€™s team, said he was over the moon his dad and cousin made the Australian squad together.

Mitchell Greenhill, Peter Cruzado and Kee Cruzado. Photo: Melinda Jane.

â€œIâ€™ve learnt heaps from dad over the years, itâ€™s awesome weâ€™ve made the team together,â€? he said. â€œThe best thing my dadâ€™s taught me is to

keep talking and communicating on the field, to never shut up because it scares the other team.â€? Meanwhile, there could be a fourth

member of the Cruzado family donning the green and gold in a few yearsâ€™ time with Peterâ€™s daughter and Keeâ€™s younger sister also heavily involved in the sport.

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Jess shines at Penrith event

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here was a lot up for grabs for local paddlers at the 2014 Canoe Slalom Oceania Championships, which were held at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium last weekend. With limited spots on the Australian senior team for the ICF World Cup and ICF World Championships on the line, Penrith’s best paddlers went up against some of the world’s fi nest from countries including the United States, Germany, France, Slovakia and New Zealand. Leonay golden girl Jessica Fox was the fi rst high profi le paddler earning a place on the 2014 senior and U23 teams after she won the K1W fi nal, edging out fierce German rival Ricarda Funk along the way to claim the win. Despite a two second penalty for a gate touch, Fox’s time of 100.12 won her the gold, 1.83 seconds ahead of Funk. “I am pretty happy with that, I have done some solid runs this weekend and all through the heats,” Fox said after the race. Fellow Penrith kayaker Alison Borrows fi nished fi fth in the same fi nal but it was good enough for third spot on the U23 podium behind Fox and Funk. Fox also qualified fastest for the C1W fi nal but when racing got underway on the fi nal day Fox failed to turn her good fortune into a gold medal, losing out to Emu Plains paddler Rosalyn Lawrence. 24-year-old Lawrence went one better after fi nishing second the past two years. “I was really happy with the way I paddled and to see it pay off with a result is really

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Jessica Fox in action. Photo: Sportscene.

satisfying,” Lawrence said. On the back of a fast run to win the semi fi nal earlier in the day, Lawrence recorded a clean run of 109.56 to win the fi nal 3.92 seconds ahead of Fox. Lawrence will represent Australia in the K1W and C1W seniors teams in 2014 and is

focused on the Olympic discipline. “I think I will continue focusing on the K1, there are a few things I am trying differently in the C1 that will hopefully pay off but K1 is the Olympic event so that is the priority,” she said. Fox claimed the U23 title ahead of fellow

Penrith paddler Alison Borrows. Also performing well was Fox’s younger sister Noemie, who won the Junior Oceania fi nal to secure her place in the Australian team. Penrith kayaker Angus Thom pson qualified for the ICF Junior and U23 World Championships.

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Basketball: Have you ever wanted to be a court announcer and DJ at the basketball? Well, now’s your chance! The Penrith Basketball Association are on the hunt for a volunteer court announcer and DJ to work their skills during the Penrith Championship Men’s and Championship Women’s games during the 2014 season. You would need to have suitable warm up music and music for time outs and half time plus introduce the teams at the start of each game. If you think you have what it takes email: penrithbasketball@people.net.au.

Rugby League: Round Two of the junior rugby league representative season took place last weekend with a mixture of results for the Penrith Panthers and Western Sydney Academy of Sport sides. In the Harold Matthews competition Penrith defeated Canterbury 14-10 while WSAS were defeated by Souths 30-16. In the SG Ball competition Penrith drew with Canterbury 36-all while WSAS lost to Souths 38-30.

AFL: The Penrith Rams have kicked off their 2014 pre-season campaign with a huge win over country side and 2013 Central West premiers, Orange Tigers, last Saturday. The Rams hammered the Tigers 113-62 with Josh Shephard the top goal scorer with five. The Rams will now have a two week break before taking on Moorebank next Sunday, March 9.

If you would like your sporting results, club event or anything sports related mentioned in ‘Around the Grounds’ next week please email nathan.taylor@westernweekender.com.au or call 4722 2998. Make sure you check out the all new look for ‘Around the Grounds’ in next week’s edition.

Dave Sieders celebrating his debut race win in 2010.

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ondonderry local Dave Sieders will crack the 100 race start milestone this weekend when the Australian V8 Ute Series returns today at the Clipsal 500. As a two-time round winner, the current track lap record holder and the only driver to claim three consecutive pole positions at the Adelaide Parklands circuit, there are few other places more fitting for the 29-year-old to make this milestone. “It’s hard to believe I’m already coming

up to 100 races in Utes,” Sieders said. “Adelaide is defi nitely one of my favourite tracks, and probably one track I’ve been most successful at. The track takes a lot of commitment to go fast, a lot of hard braking, and it’s always just suited my driving.” Sieders exploded onto the Ute racing scene back in 2010, taking out pole position, a race win and the series lead on debut. “Just like every year, I really can’t wait to get back to racing. We’ll be out for a strong performance for the fi rst round of the year,” Sieders said.

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ovember’s Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney, which will be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, is expected to inject a whopping $2.5 million into Penrith’s local economy. The international event, which was announced in December last year, will be held annually at the former Olympic venue each year until 2016, and is expected to put Penrith well and truly on the map for major events. “Triathlon is recognised as one of the fastest growing sports across the world and to have the Ironman Asia Pacific come to Penrith is a significant achievement for our region and allows us to once again showcase some of the amazing sporting facilities Penrith has,” Penrith State MP, Stuart Ayres told the Weekender at the launch of the event. “The Ironman course boasts smooth road surfaces and has the stunning Blue Mountains as a backdrop. Participants will swim in the purpose-built Penrith Lakes, and then complete a two lap run that encircles the International Regatta Centre, providing great exposure for

Stuart Ayres with local triathletes on Tuesday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

our region’s world-class facilities.” While the Ironman 70.3 is estimated to add millions of dollars into the local economy through overseas, interstate and intrastate visitor spend, Mr Ayres also hopes the November 30 event will send a statement to property developers about building a world class hotel in the Penrith area to keep up with demand when major events come to town. One local athlete planning to take part in the

end-of-year event is St Clair resident, Jess Hurst, who has been competing in triathlons for the past three years. “I’ve never done a half Ironman before but I’m very excited it’s coming to Penrith, I think it’s perfect,” she said. “I think it will attract a lot of athletes and tourists to the area.” For entry and event information visit www. ironmanwesternsydney.com.

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