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Thank you, Ray It was the very emotional end of an era on Tuesday when St Marys Police boss Ray Filewood left the station for the fi nal time. Superintendent Filewood retired exactly 40 years to the day since he started as a probationary constable. Family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to the long-serving offic er on Tuesday at a “walk out” ceremony.
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olice have been left shocked after a man simply trying to help someone he thought was in need was bashed, leaving him with internal bruising and fractured ribs. The 27-year-old victim was driving along John Batman Avenue in Werrington County in the early hours of Sunday morning when he saw a man lying in the gutter. Fearing the man was injured or requiring assistance, he stopped his car and approached the man to render aid.
It was then that the man lying on the roadway punched him in the chest. “A second man approached the 27-year-old from behind and both men began assaulting him,” Police said in a statement. “Officers have been told the 27-year-old heard the alleged offenders discuss taking his car, before leaving it and making off in their own vehicle.” The victim returned to his home and was then taken to Nepean Hospital for treatment. He was suffering from fractured ribs, internal bruising and superficial grazes. The victim was an Ambulance paramedic driving to work at the time of the incident.
NSW Ambulance Commissioner, Ray Creen said such violence should not be tolerated. “Not only is what happened to our paramedic on Sunday a disgraceful act of violence, but it was reprehensible to pretend to need medical assistance only to assault the person coming to your aid,” he said. “We will be assisting NSW Police with their investigation and would like to encourage anybody in the community who may be able to assist with this inquiry to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.” Members of the community have been left stunned by the incident, turning to social media to vent their anger.
“How sad for that young man trying to do the right thing, look where it got him,” Linda Norman said on the Weekender’s Facebook page. “What is wrong with people? Were they raised that way? Disgusting,” Clare Gollner said. Another local resident said she no longer felt safe: “I walk past that street with a six-week-old and four-year-old. Now I don’t feel safe in the area after reading this. So disappointed that people could be like this.” Anyone with information is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police Snapshot: Page 13
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Resist the temptation: Dry July campaign has a big impact on our community The staff at the Nepean Cancer Care Centre k now f irst h and j ust h ow important the national Dry July campaign is and what it can mean to locals...
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ith thousands of people making the effort to stay “dry” this July and abstain from alcohol, the Nepean Cancer Care Centre showed this week what the hard work is all about. As one of the recipients of the Dry July charity, and with its own team of dedicated cancer carers willing to put away the bottle of red, the Centre has created a new patient garden to provide respite and relaxation. The garden was funded by last year’s Dry July event, and was opened on Tuesday in front of proud staff, patients and Dry July co-founder, Brett Macdonald. “The Nepean Cancer Care Centre has such a small footprint in NSW yet it services a catchment of over 350,000 people,” said the Centre’s director, Jenny Shannon. “We have 45,000 visitors per year and the staff work very hard to make sure every patient has the best care possible. “There are lots of medications to help cancer patients but they also need help mentally. No-one wants to be here but this garden will provide some support.” Senior occupational therapist, Dawn Hutley, says the new garden is designed as a quiet, peaceful place for patients, their friends and family members who want some time out from the hustle and bustle of the Centre’s busy waiting room. “Prior to the addition of the garden, patients couldn’t access this area; now it’s a beautifully landscaped space they can use to escape, reflect and relax a little before or after treatment if they don’t want to sit in the busy waiting room,” she said.
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Nepean Cancer Centre staff are going dry this July, pictured in the new garden created thanks to funds from last year’s campaign.
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some of the suggestions on the list including renovations of the hallways and LED light ceiling displays for patients undergoing radiotherapy.
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Kate Lundy dumped from Sport: Back in February when Kate Lundy fronted “that” press conference, she must have thought she was kicking off a tenure as saviour of modern Australian sport. The hero that would rid sport of its darkest villains and murky underworld. Truth is, she presided over an absolute debacle that has still not resulted in anyone being charged, nor any real evidence being submitted. Personally I thought Mr Rudd dumping her from the Sports portfolio was evidence that he thought the whole drugs in sport issue was poorly handled and a blight on the Gillard Government. How ironic it was, too, that Ms Lundy was apparently kept in the dark, not knowing anything about her sacking until Mr Rudd fronted a press conference to announce his ministry. Sound familiar?
It seems only right that he heads straight to the polls
Bradbury’s change of heart: It had to happen eventually. Lindsay MP David Bradbury was a strong supporter of Julia Gillard, but even he saw the writing on the wall in the end. Mr Bradbury is unlikely to save Lindsay for Labor even with Mr Rudd back in charge, but he has given himself a fighting chance. Some have been critical, saying he should have stuck loyal. Others say they understand the decision. The bottom line is that if Labor is as on the nose in Lindsay as the polls suggest, clearly local residents wanted a change and Mr Bradbury answered that call the best he could. He’s not about to invite Fiona Scott in to sit in his office, so he did the next best thing in his mind: give Mr Rudd his support and hope it’s what Lindsay wants. Unfortunately for Mr Bradbury, I get the feeling locals want a change much greater than just a new captain on the same ship. Time will tell.
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Game playing returns: When will the election be? That’s the big question of the past week and Mr Rudd has no problem with that being the case. Now that the leadership question doesn’t dominate the Canberra press gallery’s questions, they’ll instead worry about the equally distracting issue of an election date. For me, it’s all a bit “I’ve got a secret, na, na, na, na, na, na,” from Mr Rudd. In other words, childish. Given the enormous decision Mr Rudd took to overthrow a Prime Minister, to me, it seems only right that he then heads straight to the polls to let the public decide his Government’s fate.
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s one of the most travelled roads in Sydney, the sight of cars queuing on the M4 entry and exit ramps at Mulgoa Road and the Northern Road is not uncommon. The most pressing intersection is the southbound left hand slip lane from the Northern Road, where Penrith Police have recorded 19 tow-away and eight injury accidents between June 2012 and June 2013. East and westbound, drivers are being forced to slow down and queue by the roadside for the turns in peak hour, all whilst other vehicles pass by at high speeds. Penrith Councillor, Marcus Cornish, who serves on Council’s Traffic Committee, says that something needs to be done immediately to fi x the situation. “I actually think it is a case of over governing,” Cr Cornish said. “When the M4 intersection with the Northern Road was upgraded, an arrow was installed on the southbound slip lane turning onto the M4. It is just slowing the traffic down and causing it to bank up, which is creating accidents. “On the other side, the eastbound exit onto the Northern Road has traffic banked along the motorway in the morning, which is also dangerous.” He said a common sense approach would be to extend the double lane exit so the cars could better utilise the existing ramp space.
Penrith City Councillor, Marcus Cornish, at the intersection of Mulgoa Road and the M4. Photo: Melinda Jane.
“The same thing needs to be done for the Mulgoa Road westbound exit. We are seeing the same traffic problems as we have with the Russell Street exit over at
Emu Plains now starting at other M4 intersections.” Both Penrith Council and Penrith Police will be making submissions to the Roads
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SW Premier, Barry O’Farrell and Roads Minister, Duncan Gay witnessed fi rst hand the traffic exiting the M4 at Emu Plains this week, saying that an upgrade of the intersection at Leonay Parade will greatly improve safety and traffic congestion. They were joined by Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres, who welcomed the $2 million upgrade that will reduce the number of vehicles queuing in the M4 breakdown lane for the turn-off during peak hour. The upgrade will include traffic lights at the southbound approach to the roundabout on Russell Street to Emu Plains and a queue detector on the M4 off-ramp to activate the traffic lights when there are too many vehicles. A left turn lane will be extended to 90 metres to allow for additional stopping space. “Duncan Gay’s job is not only to build new infrastructure but to ensure the existing roads are more effective... we are about doing the proper homework and providing solutions,” Mr O’Farrell said. Mr Gay said that the project was funded from the pinch points program. “The queuing can at times extend back onto the M4 creating major traffic problems and increasing the risk of high speed crashes,” he said. With weather permitting, the project should be completed within 18 months subject to community consultation. Importantly, Mr Ayres said the upgrade
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Roads Minister Duncan Gay, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane.
does not impinge on 1 Leonay Parade, which was originally owned by the Roads and Maritime Services but sold to a private developer.
“There will be some widening but the upgrade does not affect the land on Leonay Parade, it stays within the RMS land,” he said.
“I thank the Premier and Roads Minister for their support for what is a relatively small cost upgrade that will have a significant effect on Penrith.”
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he is used to battling it out in roller derby and now Fiona Clancy is ready to battle out the Federal election as the candidate for the Australian Democrats. Ms Clancy said that the biggest problem with the current political landscape is that there is no engagement. “I want to see more about real political reform, the system is leaving people disengaged from the political polices put on the table,” she said.
“We need to have a good look at why so many younger people feel they do not want to vote. It’s important to encourage them as it is part of democracy.” In terms of local issues, Ms Clancy said that she is willing to listen to residents to form her opinions. “I will listen to the residents, but I do want people to see Penrith as a regional city,” she said. Whether she will be running for the House of Representatives seat of Lindsay or for a Senate position is yet to be determined. She was also a candidate in the 2010 election.
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Approved Development Applications s Rawson Homes DA13/0256 Lot 1169 DP 1171491, (2) Sydney Smith Drive, Penrith Multi-dwelling housing x 3 dwellings and strata title subdivision x 3 lots s Money Savers Building Materials CD13/0010 Lot 308 DP 242304, (11) Watt Place, Emu Plains Demolition of swimming pool s James R Godwin, Lenore M Godwin CD13/0009 Lot 513 DP 252148, (162) York Road, South Penrith Ensuite within existing bedroom
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70-year-old man who vandalised the office of Federal Lindsay MP, David Bradbury, has told police that 2GB radio presenter Ray Hadley was one of the contributing factors in his decision to commit the act. The Penrith man, who had no previous criminal record, faced Penrith Local Court this week after being charged with using a black permanent marker to graffit i the office of the local member. On May 20 at about 11.30am, the man used a back marker to cross out the name on Mr Bradbury’s local office door, to read “GONE: Federal Member for himself” instead of “Federal Member for Lindsay”. He then entered the office and threw in a white, plastic bag that contained two newspaper clippings and a Labor pamphlet, all of which had been written on in black marker. The man then went outside the offic e and wrote on Mr Bradbury’s window,
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s Rawson Homes DA13/0233 Lot 1161 DP 1171491, (18) Sydney Smith Drive, Penrith Multi-dwelling housing x 3 dwellings and strata title subdivision x 3 lots 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.
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS Penrith City Council has received Development Applications in respect of the subject properties. The consent authority for the development applications is Penrith City Council. s St Marys Land Ltd DA13/0619 Lot 3139 DP 1168995 Lot 3139 Sinclair Parade, Jordan Springs Proposed subdivision creating 210 lots with new roads and associated earthworks and civil works The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Roads and Traffic Authority – Roads Act 1993 Section 138 and NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. 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 8 July 2013 to 6 August 2013. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA13/0619
“Member for who?” before walking away down High Street. A staffer at the office went to Penrith Police Station and reported the matter, with the man arrested not long after the incident. According to documents tendered to Penrith Local Court, the man was cooperative with police and admitted to committing the act. He told police in an electronically recorded interview that he vandalised Mr Bradbury’s office because, “I was listening to Ray Hadley and I was so angry”. Because of the man’s age and lack of criminal record, the man was dismissed from court without a conviction but warned not to commit such an act again. Mr Bradbury said it was not the fir st time such an incident had happened. “Ray Hadley’s personal attacks and regular anti-Bradbury rants have incited a number of unfortunate incidents involving me and even occasionally my family,” he said. “I must confess, I don’t waste a lot of time thinking about Ray Hadley.”
Police are warning residents to be careful of throwing away items with their identity on it. If you throw details of your identity in the bin, you could be ‘recycled’ – meaning, someone can turn those details from rubbish to valuable information to create another ‘you’. Police say you should properly destroy or keep such documents.
For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429. s Rawson Homes DA13/0557 Lot 1542 DP 1161692 (No.43) Deerubbin Drive, Glenmore Park Semi-detached dwellings x 2 and Torrens title subdivision x 2 lots The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks concurrent approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997. 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 8 July 2013 to 22 July 2013. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA13/0557. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Clare Aslanis on 4732 8195. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.
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SAVE ON WINTER ELECTRICITY BILLS Winter can mean a spike in electricity bills as heaters come out of hibernation and lights are switched on earlier. However there are a few things you can do to reduce household energy use this winter without sacriďŹ cing comfort. Tips include replacing light ďŹ ttings with energy-efďŹ cient light bulbs, using door snakes and draught-proof strips on doors and plugging appliances into a stand-by saver powerboard. Thanks to the NSW Government’s Home Power Savings Program, eligible households can receive a free In-home Power Assessment by an energy expert, a free Power Savings Kit and learn how to reduce energy use and save money via a free Personalised Power Savings Action Plan. To take part, at least one person in your household must have an eligible Centrelink or DVA concession card, be on a hardship assistance plan with your energy retailer, or rent government or community housing. For details visit savepower.nsw.gov.au/freehelp or call 1300 662 416.
COUNCIL BRIEFS s Join in NAIDOC at Jamison Park, 12 July, 10.30am–3.30pm. See penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/our-city/events/NAIDOC/ s Get paid while building skills in business admin, childcare, IT or hospitality. Applications are open for our award-winning 2014 traineeships and you can ďŹ nd out more at brieďŹ ngs on 13 and 15 August at Penrith Civic Centre. Call 4732 7596 or visit ‘Careers’ at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. s Have you spotted new bike logos in Penrith City Centre? They’re in the 40km/hr High Pedestrian Activity Area to remind drivers to take care of cyclists sharing the road (details below).
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Council has implemented shared-use roads in the existing 40km/hr High Pedestrian Activity Area in the Penrith City Centre. Bike logos have been placed in the middle of the lanes to ensure drivers are aware of bicycles on the road. Council is promoting the use of bicycles in the city centre, especially for trips of less than 5km. While it is desirable for separate bicycle lanes or paths, this is not possible in the city centre.
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The shared-use roads will promote active transport, and reduce vehicle speed and the risk of accidents between bicycle riders and vehicles. It will mean more room for riders than bicycle only lanes, decreasing the risk of ‘dooring’ from parked vehicles. No car parking spaces will be harmed in this project!
When Riding: s 0OSITION YOURSELF TO BE SEEN BY OTHER ROAD USERS s 7ATCH FOR PEOPLE CROSSING THE ROAD AND CAR DOORS OPENING
Swimming Pool Safety Program As you may be aware the State Government have amended Swimming Pool Legislation, requiring Councils to undertake a mandatory pool inspection program. Council will be conducting community consultation sessions to explain the legislative changes and get customer feedback on Penrith’s pool inspection program. Please feel free to come down to one of the following venues: s Glenmore Park Town Centre: 8 July, 10am–2pm s Southlands Shopping Centre: 9 July, 10am–2pm s St Clair Shopping Centre: 10 July, 10am–2pm s Centro Nepean Shopping Centre: 11 July, 5pm–9pm
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Bicycle logos have been placed on the road to make drivers aware of the shared-use road.
When walking: s 5SE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS WHERE POSSIBLE OR TAKE EXTRA CARE crossing and watch for bicycles.
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Remember, bicycle riders must obey the road rules, including stopping at red lights or ‘Stop’ signs, giving way and using hand signals when changing direction (not stopping). For left and right-turns, special attention should be paid to the rights of way, which include giving way to trafďŹ c (including bicycles) already in a lane, and pedestrians. Just as bicycle riders have responsibilities when using the road, they also have the right, like other vehicles, to use the road and be shown courtesy and care by other road users.
When Driving: s 3LOW DOWN AND WATCH FOR BICYCLE RIDERS s 'IVE RIDERS SPACE AND ALLOW THEM TO MOVE WITHOUT RISK
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In shared-use roads, bicycle riders can travel in the middle of trafďŹ c lanes, along with all other road users.
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witching camps to back Kevin Rudd in the Labor leadership spill last week has paid off for Lindsay MP, David Bradbury. Not only is he expecting returned Prime Minister Rudd to boost Labor’s popularity in Lindsay, but Mr Bradbury has also been given additional ministerial responsibilities. Mr Bradbury was one of the crucial votes that saw Mr Rudd defeat Ms Gillard in a leadership showdown last week.
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“We face the prospect of handing government to Tony Abbott, which is very dangerous for the public,” he said. Mr Bradbury has retained his position of Assistant Treasurer and Minister Assisting for Deregulation, and acquires the portfolios of Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting for Financial Services and Superannuation. Mr Bradbury expects that Mr Rudd will boost Labor’s popularity in the polls. “It will make us more competitive but I still expect it is going to be a monumental challenge,” he said.
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Health Minister Jillian Skinner, Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies and Premier Barry O’Farrell at the meeting. Inset: A local resident asks a question.
accommodate concerns about the bridge’s impact on the rowing course, and it has the support of Penrith Council,” she said. “We can’t promise that every single person will get what they want.” Brenda Hardy directed her question to the health ministers.
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Assault: Woman attacked in South Penrith
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was indecently assaulted last Thursday. The 19-year-old woman told police that she was walking her dog on Birmingham Road, when she was approached by a man on a BMX bicycle about 9.30pm on June 27. She said the man indecently assaulted her several times before riding away. The woman alerted officers from Penrith Local Area Command and an investigation is now underway. Police wish to speak with a man described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, with brown eyes, wearing a grey beanie, an orange and black zip up work jacket, dark pants and white Nike TN shoes, and carrying a black backpack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cranebrook man dies: Fatal crash raises questions
The Board of the Penrith CBD Corporation celebrates the launch of the new entity. Photo: Hilary Nathan Photography.
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embers from a broad section of the Penrith community celebrated the launch of the new Penrith CBD Corporation on Tuesday evening. After a two-year review process, the not-for-profit Penrith City Centre Association has been transformed into the new company, Penrith CBD Corporation, which has the motto “Activation, Rejuvenation, Population”. Gai Hawthorn, who has been instrumental in the structural change and rebranding of the organisation, said the changes were necessary.
“It’s been a long haul but what we have done is made it easier for the organisation to receive and redistribute funding,” she said. “We will be able to better assist local businesses, not only with making their shop fronts look better, but provide education so that these shops last long term. We don’t want to see people closing up shop and leaving stores empty.” Already proving that the new model does work, the organisation helped local High Street store, Mega Games with their shop front and the results have been amazing. “They have experienced a substantial increase in sales and visitors since the building was tidied up and a marketing plan put in place,” she said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash involving two Cranebrook men at East Kurrajong. About 9.55pm on Friday, police and other emergency services were called to a section of The Putty Road, East Kurrajong, after a northbound car left the road, hit a tree and then crashed down an embankment. It appears the driver of the car was able to free himself from the vehicle, climb up the embankment and flag down a passing motorist who then called Triple Zero. Upon arriving at the location, emergency services personnel accessed the vehicle, a Holden Calais, and removed a 28-year-old male passenger from the wreckage. The man, from Cranebrook, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other passengers were in the car. The driver, a 30-year-old man from Cranebrook, participated in a roadside breath test which returned a positive indication for alcohol. He was subsequently taken to hospital for blood and urine testing, as well as the treatment of minor injuries. Police from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances and will prepare a report for the Coroner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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KEVIN RUDD Keeping the economy strong
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he core task of this Australian Government is to keep the economy strong, given the threats we face from the global economy, the end of the China resources boom, also the beginnings of a credit squeeze in China itself. And given the size of the China economic relationship and its impact on the Australian economy at large, our jobs, our standards of living, our growth as well as the overall wellbeing of our economy, we have got to make sure we get our responses, our economic policy responses, right to this new set of challenges. I believe as Prime Minister of Australia the right response is twofold. Number one, we must continue to diversify our economy, not to have all our eggs in one basket. That means ensuring that we are doing whatever we can to boost our manufacturing, to boost our services industries, to boost our agribusinesses, to generate new jobs in these sectors rather than simply relying upon just one. And second, to do this by making full use of the falling exchange rate which in fact boosts our global productivity. Secondly, to enhance our productivity through our investments in skills, in education, in training, in infrastructure – but on top of that again, to bring about a much more productive relationship between business and Labor and to end the days of so-called class warfare.
We are interested as a Government in pulling Australian businesses and the Labor movement together to work in the Australian national interest. That’s why proven economic leadership, given the enormous challenges that we face, is so important. Proven leadership that frankly I had to learn on the job as Prime Minister during the global fi nancial crisis. That’s why I have assembled a strong economic team, one with vastly more experience and vastly more competence than those we face opposite. Th is team will be led by Chris Bowen as Treasurer of the Commonwealth. Chris has served as Assistant Treasurer. He has served as Minister for Financial Services. He is respected by the Australian business community. He is a good bloke. Highly intelligent, a man of courage, not a populist.
TONY ABBOTT You deserve better than this
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ince my last column, there has been a change of Prime Minister in Australia. I do congratulate Kevin
Rudd. I commiserate with Julia Gillard because, yet again, the powerbrokers of the Labor Party have changed the prime ministership of our country. I want to say directly to readers of Western Weekender: you deserve better than this. You deserve strong and stable government, but the only way you will get strong and stable government is through an election so that you, the people, and not the faceless men of the Labor Party choose the Prime Minister and the government of our country. Th is is a very, very important election. It is a very, very clear choice. On the one hand, you’ve got the
government which has given us the fiv e biggest deficits in our history, versus the Coalition who previously gave us the four biggest surpluses in our history. You’ve got the government which jacked up the carbon tax this week, against the Coalition, which will abolish the carbon tax, lock stock and barrel. You have the government which started the boats and you’ve got the Coalition which will stop the boats. You have got the government which is playing political games with WestConnex, and you’ve got the Coalition that will make WestConnex happen by investing $1.5 billion in it. So it’s a very, very important choice. It’s a choice between division and dysfunction under the Labor Party, or stability and certainty under the Coalition. The only thing that was certain under Julia Gillard was the election date. Even that is uncertain now under Kevin Rudd. I say to the Prime Minister: end the suspense and name the date. The Australian people deserve to know when fi nally the people can reclaim the government of our country, determine who the Prime Minister is, take it out of the hands of the faceless men and put it back into the hands of the people.
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Welcome back to the world of K-Rudd
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elcome to the world of one K-Rudd, where he “rocks around the joint” and talks to the “young folk” about “cooking with gas”. Every now and then he tells us “good people of the media” to “chill” before he concludes press conferences saying “I’ve got to zip”. Get used to these Kevin Rudd-isms. There’s more wild gesticulating and rock star mall walks to come. It can be said that Kevin Rudd’s return to the role as Prime Minister is one of the great all time political resurrections, the comeback of all comebacks, the ultimate revenge. If it was fiction, it would be unbelievable. Yet here we are, three years after he was dumped, listening to the reformed Kevin. In his fi rst media conference since returning to the role he was on time and refused to make any announcements without consulting his then yet to be formed cabinet. The signs are good. The Gillard government was shackled by the weight of the carbon tax, and all indications are that a Rudd Government will move to an emissions trading scheme. It will cost the already strained budget billions, but it’ll wedge Tony Abbott.
The asylum seeker issue is a far more vexed one. Th ree years ago a dumped Kevin Rudd warned his party not to lurch to the right – it did. Now he says he won’t lurch back to the left. Kevin Rudd doesn’t have the answer. In an extraordinary fi rst media conference he came out all guns blazing, suggesting Tony Abbott’s “turn back the boats” policy could spark a diplomatic confl ict with Indonesia. Big call – and one the Opposition called “outrageous”. Mr Rudd will keep Julia Gillard’s prized National School Improvement Plan, but the term Gonski is, well, Gone-ski. He’s also confi rmed that single parent payments are on the Cabinet agenda. He’s also called on the parliament to be “gentler and kinder to each other”. Strange given for three years he’s been plotting his revenge and undermining Julia Gillard, and therefore the Labor Party, at every turn. For the former Prime Minister her tenure has been a roller coaster. She is one tough lady and remained dignified till the end. Like her or loathe her, she faced one of the most diffic ult political environments in history. A minority government, sabotage from within and a strong element of sexism.
He’s got to zip: Kevin Rudd is back as Prime Minister. Photo: Melinda Jane.
Flaws, she has many, but she smashed the glass ceiling and forged a new path for women – and for that, I thank her. Politics is a brutal, unrelenting blood sport and she fought to the death.
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People complain about the system breaking down, I believe it is not the system, it is the administrators of the system that have broken down (System failure, Western Weekender July 5). The police arrest an offender and the offender is brought before the courts. Should the offender be found guilty of a serious offence which say carries a max gaol term of say 15 years, the Judge breaks the term down to say five years with a non parole period of 12 months or releases the offender on a five year good behaviour bond. Th is is where the system breaks down. The administrators of the system have to start administrating penalties that fit the crime or the government has to legislate a maximum and minimum gaol term. The criminals of today know they can get away with anything. Robert McCallum, Werrington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
is not well known to many in the area, apart from a few photos or letters written to the newspaper either by her or someone else. I feel it is important for all the Lindsay electorate to know their candidates, so they know if they are going to represent their best interests. I believe David has the experience and has been a very good candidate, even Tony Abbott has recognised that. However, Fiona Scott should be given her chance to show what she will do for the people of Lindsay. It is no good just writing letters to newspapers, because we want to see her in person answering questions, because that is what the job entails. I would like to see the two of them have a debate. To Fiona Scott, you should look at this as a job interview and David Bradbury, you also should look at this as an opportunity of explaining what you have done for the people of Lindsay. Miles Anderson, Emu Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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In approximately 11 weeks we will be going to an election. The two major candidates, David Bradbury for Labor and Fiona Scott for the Liberal Party, have both been out campaigning for the seat of Lindsay. We all know David Bradbury really well due to him starting his political career on Penrith Council being an Alderman, then having a stint as our Mayor and then going into Federal politics, as our local member. Fiona Scott,
Rudd becomes PM (again) on a massive eight-person majority by his own party. Th is mob cannot govern themselves, how the hell can they be allowed to continue to trash this country? Ross Martin, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Road safety If people can’t obey a simple “Stop” sign what makes you think they’d be any better
with a roundabout? (Safety to be improved, Western Weekender July 5). Most people don’t even know the rules for using a roundabout! Tina Leigh, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small business support The Australian Independents will introduce a Bill which will increase employment and give small businesses a much needed boost. Many small businesses are closing of a weekend or shutting up shop permanently because of high penalty rates. The new Australian Independents Bill will do more than assist small business – it will provide employment opportunities to young people who need casual employment to pay for university and TAFE related expenses. Due to recent increases in penalty rates, 18 per cent of businesses have reduced their hours. Almost 1 in 5 businesses have reduced hours because they can’t afford penalty rates. The Australian Independents do not support an end to penalty rates altogether – penalty rates will still apply where an employee works more than 38 hours over a seven day period or works more than 10 hours in any one day. After all, employees should be compensated for sacrifices made by staying back late and or working longer than their usual full time hours. The change to penalty rates will only apply to small businesses which employ fewer
than 30 full time or equivalent employees. Big business can afford to pay. Dr Patricia Petersen Leader - Australian Independents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuttle shut down The route they had was not right (Ghost Shuttle axed, Western Weekender June 28). It only went to Kmart and the top of High Street, maybe take the route to Panthers and down Mulgoa Road so people can go to Harvey Norman and the centres in there. Dee Van Bergen, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bus didn’t work I have travelled on free shuttle buses in both Wollongong and Perth. In both cases they are well patroned because their routes fit community needs very well. Terence Bright, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Old fashioned service I’d like to say a big thank you to Craig and his team at Sol-Stop Professional Glass Tinting for honouring a ‘lifetime warranty’ to replace the window tinting on our car which we bought over 18 years ago. Many other places wouldn’t, claiming that a ‘lifetime guarantee’ is only good for 10 years, but these guys were happy to and did a fantastic job. Brett Yealland, St Clair
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A headspace volunteer, Phil Jamieson, Adam Zammit, Kevin Humphries, Fiona Scott and Nathan Hindmarsh.
The decision to locate a new Headspace in Penrith was based on a range of factors including unmet community need, population size and growth. In the Penrith LGA, there were a greater number of people who were hospitalised for mental health and behavioural issues compared to the NSW average.
Former Parramatta Eels legend Nathan Hindmarsh and Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson were also on hand to help launch Headspace’s new Penrith hub. 36-year-old Jamieson, who once battled his own demons related to drug addiction, said he was proud to be involved in the campaign.
“It’s great that we can come out here and create a bit of noise about Penrith’s new Headspace centre,” he said. “Basically, these centres try and work out the best tools to deal with depression and anxiety early before people sink into substance abuse to combat their problems. I didn’t have those tools.”
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COUNCIL SNAPSHOT Th is week Penrith City Council has received a development application for the construction of a gas pipeline. The pipeline is worth $1.7 million and will be built by the Austral Brick Company at Quarry Road, Erskine Park. Emu Plains residents looking for a quick feed might have a new store to visit. An application has been entered to build a KFC Restaurant at 126-128 Old Bathurst Road, Emu Heights, near the petrol station. There’s already a McDonald’s opposite the site. If approved the restaurant will cost approximately $750,000 to build. A vacant block on the corner of the Great Western Highway and French Street Werrington is about to receive a massive makeover. The site has been approved for the construction of 250 units worth a total of $46,482,690. Aldi has been given the green light for $1.115 million of renovations and extensions to its existing store on the Great Western Highway at St Marys. The Animal Welfare League at Kemps Creek has received consent to build $11.3 million of new facilities. The animal shelter takes in injured animals, cares for them and returns them to good health before fi nding them a new home. The next Policy Review Committee meeting will be held on Monday, July 8 and will start at a revised time of 7pm instead of 7.30pm.
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hey’ve got a new boss and a new name, but Sydney’s trains still had the same old problems this week. CityRail and RailCorp have been confi ned to history, with Sydney Trains now the official operator of the rail network. As part of a host of changes including the introduction of new CEO Howard Collins, the State Government is promising cleaner and more modern trains, customer-focused staff, better timetabling information and ticketing, improved maintenance and swifter incident management. But it’s been a rough start, with passengers on the Western Line faced with delays earlier this week due to infrastructure damage caused by a landslide at Harris Park. And the Weekender can reveal that a peak hour service from Penrith to the city on Monday morning simply didn’t stop at Redfern, despite being scheduled to do so. Passengers were informed that the train would not be stopping at Redfern after the station had already been missed. Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian is promising that real change is underway, not simply clever PR or marketing tactics. “Sydney Trains is not RailCorp in disguise – there is so much work we have done that will give our customers faith that there is a bright future for rail services in Sydney,� she said. “No one can promise that a train will never be late again but what I can promise is that Sydney Trains and this Government will continue to work as hard as we can so that, over time, customers see improvements.� Mr Collins is the former boss of the London Underground and has been lured to Sydney in an attempt to fi x the painful network.
A huge number of carriages have been cleaned.
“The new management team’s fi rst priority will be the introduction of the new timetable in October, where we will deliver more services and faster services for our customers,� Ms Berejiklian said. However there remains concerns that the new timetable will actually offer a reduced number of services for Penrith commuters. The timetable will be released later this year.
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Drink driver suspended: A 33-year-old man has been convicted of drink driving. The man, who lives in Penrith, was driving on the morning after ANZAC Day with his boss to work when he pulled over to take a phone call. There was a Random Breath Testing station set up further down the road however, and so the man’s actions caught the attention of police. An officer walked up to the man, who was still in his car and asked him if he was avoiding having a breath test. The man said he was not and complied with a breath test, however, returned a positive reading of 0.056. Penrith Local Court took into account that it was the morning after he was drinking, and also took the low reading into account. However, the man did not have a good driving record, with five speeding offences since 2005. Consequently, he was convicted of low range drink driving and his licence disqualified for three months. He was also issued with a fine of $320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graffit i attacks: A 21-year-old has been sentenced to community service for repeated graffiti attacks. The man, who currently lives in Kingswood, caught the attention of police when on March 9 at about 1am, he and a friend jumped over a wire fence surrounding a vacant lot on Forrester Road in St Marys. When police approached the two men they could smell paint and asked the two why they had climbed over the fence. The men said that they had hidden bags on the property earlier in the evening before going to a party and so were retrieving them. One of the men however, was already carrying a bag. Police noticed that they had paint on their hands and so conducted a body search. On the 21-year-old man they located 0.5 grams of cannabis. Police then discovered that the men had created a graffiti mural on a neighbouring business, Tyre Team, on a wall that faced the vacant block. The mural read ‘Mate’. The police also found in the offender’s mobile phone several pictures of other graffiti tags reading “mate” and even a picture of the offender with one of the murals. He was charged with vandalism and possessing a prohibited drug. It was not the man’s first graffit i offence and so the Penrith Local Court magistrate ordered the male to 50 hours of community service to repay the community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our court news is a print edition exclusive! Would you like to sponsor this column? Email Simon.Gould@mediaview.com.au or call 4722 2998 to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
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Geoff Brown, who narrowly missed out being elected to Penrith City Council last year, has been announced as the Lindsay candidate for the Stable Population Party at this year’s Federal election. Mr Brown is the President of the Western Sydney Conservation Alliance.
At least nine car windscreens have been smashed by vandals in the Glenmore Park area. The crime spree happened last Saturday, June 29 around Kiber Drive and the Lakes Drive. If you know who was responsible for the damage, contact Penrith Police on 4721 9444.
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Catherine Stace receives the cheque from Ann Willmington.
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Penrith High School student Ashim Kapila attended the UBS Financial Academy.
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t’s never too late to follow your dreams, as local man Craig Birch has proven after swapping the offic e for the seaside. Mr Birch, a resident of Penrith, had been working in the fi nancial services sector since he was 17-years-old but chose to leave the industry after two decades to pursue his passion for cruises. Encouraged by his wife Michelle, Mr Birch decided to make a career change and enrolled in a tourism course at Penrith TAFE where he topped his class. Two weeks after he graduated, he began living his dream as he got a job at P&O Cruises as a cruise sales consultant. From there, he got promoted up through the ranks to a position in shore
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2013 Yulefest Spectacular... It’s a must-see school holiday destination Rick Rutherford’s Country, Lawson
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GiveAbility Days, we will be offering even more exciting activities... because a little bit from all of us goes a long way,” Westfield Penrith Centre Manager Dave Moreton said. The day will feature fresh food raffle s, a charity auction and a meet and greet with the ABC for Kids character Miffy. Volunteers will be present to collect donations and people who are unable to attend Westfield Penrith can still show their support by purchasing an item from the Westfield website’s GiveAbility page. For more information, visit www. westfield.com.au/penrith.
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niversity of Western Sydney student, Sarah Callus, has been named Intern of the Year. Ms Callus, who is currently studying a Bachelor of Natural Science with a major in Environmental Management, has been interning for her degree at Penrith City Council. “I have always been interested in environmental issues, particularly because I studied Earth and Environmental Science in high school and my teacher was very encouraging,” she said. “At university we have been exposed to a range of different issues like sustainability in water and waste management. “Th rough my internship at Council I have been exposed to the practical application of this knowledge and have just learned so much.” The University of Western Sydney held an Internship Awards night recently, recognising the number of students making amazing achievements through their placements in different areas. “My internship mentors actually nominated me for the Intern of the Year award and I won, I was very humbled but excited,” Ms Callus said. She will graduate in December and hopes to continue her good work locally. “I would love to stay in Council and work with the waste management team, there are so many great people here and I still have so much to learn,” she said.
Sarah Callus is undertaking an internship with Penrith City Council. Photo: Melinda Jane.
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A ladies craf t group meets on Thursdays at the Chu rch of Christ on Stafford Street, Penr ith. For deta ils about the group call 4731 6291
St Mar ys Sout h Public School is hold ing thei r fi rst ever school fete on Aug ust 31. Anyone interested in havi ng a stall shou ld call 0430 481 771
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Check out some great history at the Printing Museum located at Penrith Paceway. Open Saturdays 10am-2pm. Gold coin donation to enter. Great memories
A community free weekly dinner is held at Fusion Cranebrook Youth and Community Centre on Tuesdays. Call 0409 239 503 for details
A support group for men going through sepa ration and grief meets at the Fam ily Relationship Centre in Penr ith on Tuesdays. 1300 853 437
The Emu Plains Lions Club will be hold ing thei r regu lar raffle at Centro Lennox on Satu rday, July 13. Furt her raffles on Aug ust 31
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Yout h busi ness networki ng group GenYQ meets on the fi rst Thursday of each month at the Tattersa ls Hotel. See www.genyq.com.au for deta ils
The Farmers Market will be held on Satu rday, July 6 at Westfield Penr ith, near the JSPAC. Operates from 8am1pm. Great fresh food
Join Barbie and her Aust ralia n Netball Diamonds friends to celebrate the launch of the Barbie Netball Star doll. At Big W from 11am Satu rday
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Presented by Feat hered Friends with owls, snakes, and lizards. Adu lts and kids same price $10. At Mam re House on July 10 from 10.30am
Be entertained by our favourite mag ician Mr Lindsay Gard ner from 11am. Mam re House on July 11. $10 entr y fee
The Nepean Blue Mou ntai ns Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet on July 15 at Nepean Hospita l. Meetings for sufferers and thei r fam ilies
Nepean Retired Mens Club meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 10am at John Lees Christian Centre, 15 Evan St Penrith (next to fi re station). 4721 5889 or 4736 3489
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he Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre (WSSMC) has developed a unique exercise and health program designed especially to help local diabetics. Appropriately called the ‘Back on Track’ program, it’s designed to get diabetics back to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “The patient will come in for an assessment with an exercise physiologist who will sit down and go through all the
WSSMC BACK ON TRACK PROGRAM TYPE 2 DIABETES MEDICARE GROUP ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAM Where Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre 2/51 York Road, Penrith
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individual’s goals and needs,” said Alicia Whiticker, Exercise Physiologist. “From there we move them into the direction of six exercise group sessions with exercise physiologists, and then two sessions with the sport dietitians. “One session will involve a supermarket tour with a dietitian, the other session will be an education seminar.” The ‘Back on Track’ program will be launched on National Diabetes Week which runs from Sunday, July 14 until Saturday, July 20. The fi rst program will run in August. Call WSSMC on 4732 4497.
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available for very reasonable prices. While FoodStore’s prices are already cheaper than those of the big supermarket conglomerates, there are also regular specials and sales so customers can enjoy true value for money. Pet lovers will also be delighted that they fi nally have somewhere local that sells good quality, decently priced food for their four legged friends. According to its owner, Ruban Singh, FoodStore is dedicated to always providing high-quality products for
customers as well as slashing prices. “We are cheap and always fresh and hygienic... the prices of all our products are very reasonable,” Mr Singh said. “The more that people start buying here, then our prices will go even lower as our buying power increases.” Mr Singh added that customers can expect only the freshest fruit and vegetables. “If any product has lost freshness, it will go in the bin without any question and won’t stay on the shelves,” he said.
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tatistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Journey to Work data, show that the total number of Penrith residents employed increased from 83,456 in 2006 to 87,227 in 2011. Th is represents a net increase of 3,443 or an annual average of 754 additional residents employed over the five year period. However, the number of residents who have to leave Penrith to work elsewhere rose by 3,756 from 52,672 in 2006 to 56,428 in 2011. The figure of 63 per cent that we have used to demonstrate our challenge regarding the jobs imbalance has now worsened to 64.6 per cent in 2011. Not surprisingly, the number of Penrith residents who live and work in the LGA has remained steady at 30,799, an increase of a mere 6 since 2006 (30,793). There is good news on the job front with total jobs in Penrith increasing from 52,327 in 2006 to 54,993 in 2011, an increase of 533 jobs each year over the fiv e year period. However statistics would suggest that all these additional jobs were taken up by non-Penrith residents, with their number increasing by a net 2,660 from 21,534 in 2006 to 24,194 in 2011. While the increase in the number of jobs is encouraging, the need for more residents to travel outside Penrith is greatly concerning. The fig ures seem to demonstrate why a strong jobs agenda pursued by the Penrith Business Alliance is so critical in meeting the challenges we face as a community on the jobs front. Bijai Kumar is the CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance
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Blue Mountains regions before shutting up shop in the 1940’s. These bottles have now become very popular with collectors, and can fetch hundreds of dollars, according to one collector, Neville Irvine. “They are valuable because there’s not many around anymore, most of them were destroyed when the cordial companies went out of business,” Mr Irvine said. “When I was living in the area I collected some of them myself many years ago. “I’ve even managed to get some off excavation drivers who drive backhoes. When they’re digging up old areas around Penrith quite often they’ll hit an old tip and fi nd these bottles.” It’s understood H.G. Coombs’ factory was
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rom dance classes to crafts to gardening to woodwork, retirement offers an opportunity to try a whole range of new hobbies and interests. With more time on your hands, it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and explore things that you never had time for during your working years. Many retirees fi nd that a new hobby leads them to develop new skills and a network of new friends. Th is is a real help if your job was the mainstay of your friendships. The question for many is; where to begin? How can I decide what might be good retirement hobbies for me? Hobbies which involve physical activity should be at the top of your list. Not only is keeping active good for your body, it’s also good for your mind, mood, and memory. Golf and bowls are always popular. Walking, swimming and cycling are also excellent forms of low cost, gentle exercise which can be done all year round in your own time, by yourself or with others. Or why not try something different like dancing which is great fun and can improve your overall fitness and happiness with very little effort. Why not experiment with line dancing, clogging, belly dancing, ballroom dancing or even Latin. Apart from
minutes in meetings and answer all the telephone enquiries. I also help out with the Blue Gum Social Group for people who are socially isolated.” Julie said she gets some interesting people coming through the doors of the centre but enjoys every moment of it. “You feel worthwhile in doing things for other people,” she said. “I think this will be my resting place.”
the benefits of exercising, it is a good opportunity to meet new people, laugh and be happy. What’s more, the routines can be excellent for memory training. In the last 10 years more and more men and women are turning to handcrafts. Wood carving, knitting, embroidering, weaving, beading, clay sculpting and tiling are all enjoying revivals. And the great thing is, you can try any of these hobbies without spending a fortune. The arts are another hobby area that many retirees enjoy. Music, sculpture, painting, drawing, writing poetry and stories, the list goes on. Once again, many of these are low cost activities which you can do by yourself or with others. Other areas are more traditional hobbies like tinker toys, model airplanes, cars and ships. Both men and women have found real joy building, puttering and playing with these. Maybe there was not enough time or money to indulge when you were growing up but now you can have the time of your life. And because you are an adult, you will be able to bring skills and understanding to building, making and running things. It’s fun to do activities as a group so why not start a book club, craft group, sporting class or woodworking session of your own? But remember: have some fun exploring your options!
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he relatively new allied health profession of exercise physiology is growing at an exponential rate and two Penrith practitioners are at the forefront of their field. Alicia Whiticker and Lauren Dunn are exercise physiologists with the Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre. Ms Whiticker said that because the profession is still emerging, many patients do not realise the benefits of seeing an exercise physiologist. “When people have sporting injuries or chronic pains, their fi rst thought is to see a physiotherapist as this profession is well established,” she said. “However, the only major difference between a physiotherapist and exercise physiologist is
that physios are on the diagnostic side of things, whereas exercise physiologists are involved specifically in the treatment.” For example, if a doctor has diagnosed you with chronic back pain, an exercise physiologist can create an exercise regime to strengthen and rehabilitate the affected back muscles. “We don’t just treat athletes, we can help with chronic diseases like heart disease, even through to weight loss,” Ms Whiticker said. “It can be anything from helping an elderly person regain their mobility to assessing an athlete’s movement to see what bio mechanical processes may need refining.” At the Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre, Ms Whiticker and Ms Dunn work with a range of equipment such as weights, treadmills,
running machines and pilates equipment. “We supervise our patients and guide them through their exercises, whilst also prescribing home exercises for them to complete. We can even video the exercises and examine their movement,” she said. Ms Whiticker said that it is exciting being at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry. “There is more need than ever before for allied health professionals to be based in western Sydney to accommodate its growing population. “The great thing is that if people don’t know which health professional to see, at Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre we have many professions under the same roof, and we all work together as a team to give patients the best possible care.”
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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that a job which has been on the drawing board for some time will all of a sudden take off ! Your social life could bring surprises during the next few weeks and it is possible that you will learn something about a friend.
TAURUS
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that your popularity will soar if you’re willing to listen to what others have to say and try to accommodate some of their wishes. The focus at the moment is not likely to be on practical matters.
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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
The New Moon on the eighth is an excellent time to challenge yourself mentally and time spent in stimulating company will make you come alive. Th is is the ideal time to address an issue with a loved one, however use thoughtful words.
GEMINI
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that you have a lust for adventure, making this the ideal time to travel or to book a trip for later in the year. Sorting out paperwork will take patience but will answer your questions.
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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that golden opportunities are bound to present themselves to improve your cash flow so be open to all new opportunities even if it means you may need to make some compromises.
CANCER
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that you’re certainly feeling highly passionate and amorous and your partner will need to be prepared for some wild times! |Your confidence remains high, even if you are occasionally shaking in your shoes.
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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Trends at work will bring dynamic action and the New Moon on the eighth is the ideal time to sell your ideas as you will be at your most charming and disarming. Don’t underestimate yourself as you are more talented than you realise.
LEO
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that you are certainly going to be irresistible so why not let your hair down, put on your most seductive outfit and go out and have fun. There’s also a major focus on your fi nancial affairs.
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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that walks by the sea, listening to music and any kind of therapeutic activity will uplift you. The Full Moon on the 22nd indicates that awkward issues that have been building up with a loved one can be resolved.
VIRGO
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that being productive and of service will make you feel good about yourself. Your powers of concentration are on top form and you’re able to easily switch off from what’s happening around you.
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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
With so many planets in your area of health and work there is a need for initiative and drive to make the most of your prospects. You’ll be forced to stand out and make your mark on the professional world. The vitality of the planets will make you feel alive.
The New Moon on the eighth indicates that creative tasks will showcase your abilities and talents. The Full Moon however on the 22nd indicates that you may be experiencing some strange moods and your partner won’t be able to understand you.
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f you could invite anyone in history to dinner, who would that be? Perhaps it might be someone like Nelson Mandela. As he nears the end of his life, we are reminded of the remarkable change he brought to South Africa. Perhaps it could be someone significant in sport. Perhaps a famous explorer or scientist. But what if one of those people invited you to dinner! Th is is exactly what Jesus has done! In his time here on Earth, Jesus would often sit down and have meals with people. He would gather people around him for a great feast and celebration. What was remarkable about these meals was that even though Jesus was such a
distinguished person, the invitations went to everyone, not just a select few. Yet, these were no ordinary celebrations. When Jesus invited people to eat with him he was extending an invitation to enter into a relationship and friendship with himself, the Son of God. But even bigger, the Bible tells us how these celebration meals pointed towards the great feast to be held in the heaven at the end of all things when, “The Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all people, a banquet of... the best of meats and finest of wines.” Jesus continues to invite you to this great banquet and to enter into friendship and relationship with him. Have you accepted the invitation?
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his week Kathleen McErlain has written in for us:
We always want to keep our children healthy. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as vitamin ABC! In the USA recently, a top selling brand of kids’ vitamin was exposed for containing unhealthy additives and fi llers in the tablets. Th is sent shockwaves amongst the parents. Vitamin tablets for children are especially popular during the flu season. So how well do our Australian brands rate? Th ree popular brands for kids are available in supermarkets. ‘Natures Way Multi Vitamin Vita Balls’ are a popular pick for its Omega 3 fi sh oil content. Included in the many ingredients are sorbitol and mannitol. Health journals have reported that sorbitol has been associated with abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea, whereas mannitol has been known to cause anaphylaxis-like reactions such as blurred vision, dizziness and chest pain. ‘Pentavite Gummies C+Multi’ has a comprehensive list of multivitamins but also includes additives such as maltodextrin, anti-caking agent, and colours sunset yellow and brilliant blue. Maltodextrin is an artific ial sweetener and can be problematic for people with asthma, eczema, or coeliac disease. Anti-caking agent is a fi ller and is added during the mixing process. Dieticians believe is has no nutritional value. There have been some reports in Norway that colouring sunset yellow (E110) causes a long list of health and behavioural problems in children, so the Norwegian government simply banned it. Meanwhile Brilliant Blue (E102) has been banned in 11 European countries. ‘Blackmores Kids Fruity Fishies’ is an affordable Omega 3 supplement that has no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives. Blackmores have additional supplements without the extras. Just remember to read the fi ne print on the packaging of any vitamin!
Elisha is a registered nurse and midwife who has years of experience working in the health industry
NATURAL THERAPIES
by David Stein
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xercise is, without a doubt, one of the most powerful ways to improve your health. If you’re still avoiding it, perhaps this latest study will be the fi nal straw that motivates you to take action. After reviewing 40 papers published between 2006 and 2010, researchers found that exercise reduces the risk of at least 24 health conditions, ranging from cancer and heart disease to type 2 diabetes, stroke, dementia and depression. Exercise also slows down the rate of ageing itself, providing perhaps the closest example of a real life fountain of youth as we will ever find . Exercise is about so much more than weight loss. Sure exercise can help you to lose weight, it’s one of its most widely known benefits, but it offers disease protection far beyond that. So whether you are overweight or not, exercise needs to be a part of your lifestyle if you want to achieve optimal health. Regular exercise, even when initiated late in life, can help slow down the ageing process so you’ll be less likely to suffer from chronic disease or disability, and more likely to be fit and trim, agile, mobile and happy, even as you get older. One reason is due to exercise’s effects on telomeres. Telomeres are strands of DNA at the ends of your chromosomes that protect them from damage. The progressive and gradual erosion of telomeres leads to ageing on a cellular level – think of them as a kind of biological clock. Exercise has been associated with preventing telomere shortening, so it is clearly a very powerful anti-aging strategy. So its not a question of, “what can exercise do for you”; the real question is, “what can’t it!”
by John Miller-Crispe
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t’s that time of year, or is it? Normally we do not see the emergence of allergies until around the middle or end of August, when the spring pollens are in the air. Th is year we are seeing a number of people who have defi nite allergies not colds. Maybe there is something to this Global Warming business and we are seeing earlier springs or maybe it is just the weather getting mixed up and fooling the trees and plants into believing it is spring. Whatever the cause we are seeing an early sneezy season. If your eyes are itchy and you fi nd yourself sneezing repeatedly in the morning, you are probably reacting to something in the environment – an allergic reaction. If you are sneezing and coughing and have a sore throat and possibly a temperature, you probably have a cold. Treating both naturally and early on before they become a major issue makes a lot of sense. It is not ‘tough or smart’ to ignore something and then have it flare up into a major problem. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, goes the old saying. Therefore, as winter probably will assert itself again before too long, with colds and flus, it makes good sense to take a natural herbal preventative – Andrographis, Echinacea angustifolia root, Elderberry, Boneset, Ginger, vitamin C and Zinc is a good formula for this. But if allergies do strike you normally perhaps an early preventative formula makes sense for you. Try something like, Perilla, Atractylodes, Albizia and Qercetin. These can both be obtained from your herbalist or naturopath and work well as both a treatment and a preventative. Happy sneezing!
David Stein, Owner & Manager of Fitec, Penrith www.fitec.com.au e:david@fitec.com.au
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have always had long hair. I honestly don’t remember the last time that my hair was shorter than my shoulders and I had always liked it that way... until now. The latest trend in hair styles is the pixie cut and for those of you who aren’t sure what that is, it means really, really short. It has to be the best new trend out there and I am seriously jealous of every woman who can pull off the look because quite frankly, I am afraid that I wouldn’t be able to. The pixie cut frames a woman’s face and when styled correctly it looks very elegant; lengthening the neck and making her look taller. Remember Emma Watson when she was in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies? When she lost those long bushy locks to a sleek pixie cut, everyone was amazed but she really looked amazing; she went from a girl to a woman with the cut of some scissors but I am sure that it wasn’t without a few tears. I have heard so many stories of celebrities chopping their hair off for a movie and crying over it; that always seemed like a pretty normal thing – I am pretty sure that I would have a nice long cry too! To me, the pixie cut seems like such a brave thing for a woman to do but it shouldn’t be. Women have always been defi ned by the length of their hair; the longer it is, the more feminine she is seen to be, which means that making a major cut is not only a very big decision but a traumatic one. We place such an importance on how our hair looks and how long it grows. The more I think about it, the more ridiculous it seems. The length, colour or type of hair that we have should in no way defi ne who we are – right? I am happy with my hair the way that it is but one day I hope that I am brave enough to try a short cut!
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’m a big advocate of investing – everyone should do it. When you do up your budget you should include an allocation, no matter how small for investing, because even in small amounts if it’s done over the years it will change your life. Anyone considering investing will no doubt come across the phrase ‘diversify your portfolio’. But what exactly does this mean? Your portfolio is your collection of fina ncial assets, and the concept of diversifying means holding a number of different types of fina ncial assets so that you don’t have “all your eggs in the one basket”. For most of us, our biggest investment will be our home. Paying off a mortgage to own your own home is an investment in real estate and it forms part of your portfolio. Most of you will also have superannuation which also forms part of your portfolio. Superannuation funds can invest in various types of assets so you should take the time to discuss your options with your superannuation fund to make sure you understand and are happy with how they are investing your super. Investing wisely outside of your own home and superannuation can be a great way to build up your portfolio and add to your fi nancial security. When investing further you could consider a range of different assets such as shares, cash deposits, real estate, managed funds or bonds. Remember, by investing across a variety of assets which is called ‘diversifying your portfolio’ you can reduce your exposure to shocks within any one particular type of asset, or within a particular industry.
rather bedraggled little kitty came into Coreen Avenue trapped in a cat cage. She had been living on a farm for about six months and the owner of the farm had trapped her as she appeared injured. I examined Kitty and found that her collar had become stuck around her front leg and had created a large wound in her armpit. We removed the collar and gave her a check over. She was smelly and dirty and very underweight but otherwise appeared in reasonable spirits, although she was very frightened. We scanned her for a microchip and found that she had one. When an animal has a microchip we always feel relieved as this gives us the best chance of reuniting pets with their owners. We all held our breath whilst the microchip number was searched on the Companion Animal Register. We had found her owner. Our next hurdle was to ring the owner. We still were uncertain if the owner remembered to keep their information on the register updated. Unfortunately, when people move or change mobile phone numbers they often forget to notify the animal register. Newly acquired pets are often already microchipped in the breeders or pet shops name, and completing a change of ownership form can be overlooked. Her owners answered and were coming down straight away to identify Kitty. Kitty was identified and we were able to start more intensive treatment giving her a general anaesthetic to clean her wounds. She was started on some pain relief and antibiotics. Wounds from collars are best left to heal via second intention where the body works to heal the wound. Kitty was sent home with her owners, who had despaired after she went missing six months ago. Her owner was overjoyed at her return.
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While cost was clearly top of mind for mortgage holders, it was great to also see some homeowners looking to refinance to improve their lifestyle. For example, 14% of respondents were considering refinancing to access additional funds for a renovation while 10% were looking to do so to get access to funds for an investment property purchase. It is very important for existing and new borrowers to investigate a wide range of home loan options and to be mindful that some smaller, perhaps lesser-known lenders may offer really competitive interest rates, low fees and beneficial features. With such a wide range of loan and lender options available, a great first step for anyone looking to make changes to their home loan situation is to talk to a mortgage broker, like me and my team. We can provide you with a FREE “Home Loan Health Check” on your current home loan and other areas of your finances to find the right home loan solution for your lifestyle needs. * Market research company Nine Rewards was commissioned by Mortgage Choice to conduct the May 2013 Mortgage Choice Homeowner Intentions Survey. Completed by 1,032 Australians who have a mortgage and have been a homeowner for two or more years.
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• 4 nice size bedrooms master with ensuite bathroom • Brilliant formal and informal living areas • Large family bathroom as well as a powder room downstairs • Gorgeous brush box timber flooring and quality carpet throughout • Ducted air conditioning, plantation shutters and high set ceilings • Solid timber deck with beautiful views over the Nepean Valley • Sparkling in-ground pool and landscaped gardens Positioned in one of the fi nest streets in Leonay is this immaculately presented and maintained family home. Offering four bedrooms, three separate living areas, three bathrooms and a double garage. Th is property is fi lled with loads of natural sunlight and offers a beautiful aspect from each room. Hardwood timber flooring, ducted air conditioning, plantation shutters and quality fi xtures and fittings set this property above the rest, the completely private deck and in-ground pool and low maintenance landscaped yards complete the package. A close walk to local shops, popular schools and the Nepean River.
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Jordan Springs * land from $237,500. No wonder it’s a popular address. You can afford the lifestyle you’ve always wanted at the new Boronia Village at Jordan Springs. Set against beautiful natural bushland and an easy walk from the future Village Centre and its beautiful lake, you’ll enjoy: • A choice of land options, many with views of the stunning 900ha Regional Park • Your own village park with picnic area and playground • A discreet address with only local traffic
Don’t miss out on this popular address. Visit the Jordan Springs Sales and Information Centre today.
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I LOVE SELLING HOMES ..and I would love to sell yours ! I have been working in real estate for almost 30 years - that’s most of my adult life. I love my job, and I definitely love selling homes. After 10 years working as a Property Manager in the Bankstown area, I moved to Ray White Penrith as their Senior Property Manager.
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• Features large workshop/machinery shed • Fenced paddocks • 2.3 ks from North Richmond shops • 4 bedrooms plus study • 2 kitchens & 2 laundries • Ideal for separate living (1 up, 1 down) • Huge wrap around veranda with entertaining area
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• Located in “Mountainview Retreat” • New paint & carpet & lock-up garage • Spacious lounge/ dining • Wall air cond. + roller shutters • Built-ins + ceiling fans • Balcony with lovely outlook
Sale $284,950 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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Sale $225,000 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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Sale $825,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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This property sits on a huge 2639m2 block, which backs onto a picturesque valley. Also featured are two brand new decks. One off the top floor and the other off the ground level. These new decks comply with the new bush fire standards and have been council approved. This two level property features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas. It also features a stunning kitchen and a huge main living room with polished timber floors with bi-fold doors that open onto the top deck. There is a third deck off to the left hand side of the property. This is a great home!
Auction Sat 13th July Onsite @ 11am View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Wed evening 6.00-6.30pm David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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4 WARREN PLACE, SILVERDALE * Secure site area - 3,388sqm (Approx.) * Adaptable building area - 2,011sqm (Approx.) * Two overhead gantry cranes, excellent height up to 13m and access * Reception area, lunchroom and amenities The Western Weekender
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1 Acre Lots $495,000 with mountain views from
Take advantage of the lifestyle and community living Twin Creeks has to offer; Award winning Country Club and Restaurant, Graham Marsh Golf Course, exclusive residents pool & spa, tennis courts, playground & BBQ’s.
Land Sales: David Jones 0408 133 702 Memberships: Grant Martin 0427 263 336 Clubhouse & Land Sales: 478 Luddenham Rd Luddenham www.twincreeks.com.au
With the release of 22 lots, its not too late to reserve your Twin Creeks homesite and look forward to enjoying a remarkable lifestyle in an uncommonly beautiful setting. WW3611
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OPEN HOME Saturday 6th 1.00-1.30pm, 89 Fifth Avenue
A Peaceful Rural Lifestyle On 4.99 Acres
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FACTORY/ STORAGE UNIT FOR LEASE
• 6 bedrooms or 5 + a study • Family/rumpus room or teenage retreat • 2 bathrooms + a huge laundry • Extra large double garage/workshop • Peaceful & private location
Llandilo
$825,000
Contact Helen Fitzpatrick at Ray White Penrith on 0414 362 955 or 4732 3333 • www.raywhitepenrith.com
Sought after South Penrith Location Need space to store your archives records or stock?
OPEN HOME Saturday 6th 1.00-1.30pm, 1/15 Oxford Street
Unbeatable Value!
Cambridge Park
Offers Over $339,950
Individually Alarmed with security cameras to the complex.
Contact Elders Penrith on 4732 5055 • www.elderspenrith.com.au
TILE REGROUTING
Well maintained & managed industrial units with a range of local owner occupiers and tenants.
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Investors, fi rst home buyers and those looking to downsize this one has all the features and more. Th is exceptional home offers 4 bedrooms with built ins and a study. Centrally located galley kitchen overlooking the lounge room and dining area. Bathroom is tastefully renovated and includes spacious wall to wall shower and modern fi xtures. Open living, quality timber floors, ducted air conditioning, down lights and undercover outdoor area all represent Unbeatable Value!
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OFFERS OVER $649,950
JUST OVER AN ACRE OF PRIME LAND
Superbly positioned in the ever popular North section of Cranebrook is this vacant parcel of land that is ready for you to let your imagination run wild. The block is just over an acre in size and offers a frontage of approximately 44m. The block has been registered and is ready for you to join forces with your architect to bring your dream to life. Call now to gain further information or book an appointment to experience the block first hand.
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CASTLEREAGH $899,950 TWO HOMES – ONE BLOCK
Resting on just over 3.5 acres of land is a great opportunity to secure two homes in a peaceful environment that’s located approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Penrith. Both homes are in a condition suitable to reside in or rent out, depending on your individual needs. Along with this there is an in ground pool, large storage shed, under cover car accommodation and ample room for the kids and pets to roam. Call now for more information.
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CRANEBROOK
$1,150,000
PRESTIGE ACREAGE PARADISE
Let the style and character of this magnificent residence be a reflection of you and your success. This home is located in rural setting at the end of a cul-de-sac and is private and quiet. Boasting six bedrooms with built-in robes and en-suite plus walk-in robe to main, office, walk-in pantry and storage facility, powder room, theatre room and double garage under main roof and all recently renovated. There is a large undercover entertaining area, sparkling pool with entertainment and bathroom facilities included, plus tennis court and large shedding perfect for trucks, caravans or boats. The extras on this property are overwhelming with ducted air conditioning, alarm and much more. It is close to schools, shops and less than 15 minutes from Penrith CBD so call now for your own private viewing.
Cranebrook
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park Penrith
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
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GREAT SIZE, GREAT LOCATION!
With large villa’s proving hard to find, you will be amazed at the size of this home. Featuring three large bedrooms and study, this single level home represents great value. This home also boasts an updated kitchen, ducted air conditioning and second toilet. Situated in a secure complex with security gate and within walking distance to train station, TAFE and University of Western Sydney , this home is ideal for the astute investor or first home buyer. Complete with a small yard and double lock up garage, it is the perfect package. Call today to book your inspection before it is too late.
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READY, SET, GO!
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this very tidy, renovated home awaits your inspection. It features three good size bedrooms, new carpet, freshly painted, good size lounge room, separate dining area and an almost new and attractive kitchen. The bathroom has also been renovated, there’s an almost maintenance free backyard and you can benefit from the carport with access to the backyard. With its convenient location and great presentation, whether a first home buyer, investor, or someone wanting to downsize, this home is just about perfect!
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OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY
Three bedroom townhouses with a choice of features. Being sold off the plan. Call now for an inclusions list or a copy of the plans. Investors should expect a return in excess of $400.00 per week. Call one of our Agents today!
Positioned in Warwick Street, arguably one of Penrith’s most sought after locations. This home features four bedrooms, open planned living areas, upstairs balcony, two bathrooms and ducted air conditioning, beautiful kitchen, detached garage, a studio (with third bathroom and kitchenette) and covered entertaining area.
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Located moments from Penrith is this great one bedroom unit that will suit the busy executive or investor. Open plan in design and positioned in a security complex it offers all the must haves that you would expect from a modern unit. Basement parking, the all year round comfort of split system air conditioning, built in robe and an elevated balcony are just some of the features on offer. Call now to arrange your private inspection.
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 6th 2.00 to 2.40pm 1/31 Stafford Street OFFERS OVER $279,950
Perfectly located in one of Evan Streets best complexes is this modern two bedroom unit. With security access, a modern kitchen and bathroom, two lovely balconies, a double garage and air conditioning, this unit is an absolute standout at this price! Close to Penrith’s CBD, this beautifully presented unit is perfectly positioned. Strata approximately $431 per quarter. Currently owner occupied - Expected rental return up to $340 per week.
KINGSWOOD
OFFERS OVER $279,000
YOU WON’T FIND BETTER
Located close to Nepean hospital, this lovely home awaits. It features very good size bedrooms, solid timber flooring, the wiring and plumbing has all been updated, there’s a fantastic size lounge room, separate dining room and the kitchen is a good size and has been renovated along with the bathroom. Add to this the convenient courtyard and the abundance of parking this home really does represent great value. So call us today and book your viewing!
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Emu Plains
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Glenbrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park
Cranebrook
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
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EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $315,000
TIME TO TAKE IT EASY
Do you want to free yourself from the time consuming task of cleaning a home that is far too big for your current needs? If this sounds like you call to inspect this great opportunity. Complete with ducted air conditioning, wonderfully high ceilings and modern inclusions throughout - you’ll just love coming home. Other Features include; built in robes, remote single garage with internal access and a small courtyard. With a bus stop out the front and the security of electric gates you will need to be quick.
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EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $449,950
FLAT BLOCK – WALK TO SHOPS
Unassuming from the street and conveniently located close the Lennox Shopping Centre and primary schools is this four bedroom property that will give you and your family the space you deserve. The floor plan enjoys four bedrooms with a brand new ensuite to the main, polished timber floor boards and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. Along with the carport there is a detached garage/studio, grassed yard for the kids and pets, covered entertaining area and a fresh feel throughout. Call now to book an appointment or watch for open home times if you are looking to add convenience to your lifestyle.
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EMU PLAINS
$469,950
MOMENTS FROM THE RIVER Located in the ever sought after Golden Triangle of Emu Plains is a home offering so much more than can be seen from the street. Enter the property to find four bedrooms with built in wardrobes, ensuite to main, two living areas including a rumpus room off the neat and tidy kitchen, plus the bonus of split system air conditioning. Outside there is side access with a tandem carport, a single detached lock up garage and low maintenance yard.
• HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICE • SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME • LEAST INCONVENIENCE TO YOU!!
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GWANDALAN The four bedroom cottage has been beautifully preserved with many features of yester year still evident. Enclosed verandah’s; timber floors, lead light features and wonderfully high ceilings add to the home’s character. Along with this ducted air conditioning controls comfort, there are built in wardrobes, a double carport and manicured gardens. The current owners have furnished us with many facts about the home’s past which will certainly spike the interest of those who appreciate Emu Plains. Call now for a private viewing.
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$579,950
Surrounded by magnificent homes is this vacant building block that is over four acres in size and hidden away from the noise of the suburban streets. Take full advantage of the breathtaking views, bushy aspect and private position that “Riverside Gardens” has to offer. The options are endless with the various home designs that could suit this gently sloping parcel of land (subject to council approval). Acreage in Emu Heights is seldom seen - so we suggest you call for more information and book an inspection of this land.
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OFFERS OVER $759,950
The massive master suite comes complete with a renovated ensuite, walk in robe and direct access to one of the two elevated balconies. Throw open the balcony doors and embrace the amazing views or retreat indoors and enjoy the opulent interior. Spanning across two levels this executive residence blends comfortable living with a smooth contemporary finish. The master chef will appreciate the stunning kitchen that is the centerpiece of the top floor and is surrounded by generous servings of formal and informal living spaces. The lower level contains the remaining bedrooms, optional office and brand new bathroom. Quality inclusions, feature lighting and a dedicated children’s play room completes the package. Call us for an extensive features list or book a private viewing. You won’t be disappointed!
EMU HEIGHTS
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YOUR HAVEN IN THE HEIGHTS
In a whisper quiet location and resting on just under 700sqm of land is a great opportunity to enter the Emu Heights market. The brick and tile dwelling enjoys three bedrooms with a lounge and dining area, a timber kitchen and a modern bathroom. The covered entertaining area overlooks the spacious grassed yard that easily accommodates the single garage and tandem carport. With homes in this price range moving fast, you will need to be quick. Call now before it’s too late!
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Cranebrook
Springwood
Penrith
Emu Plains
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
4735 2121
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OFFERS OVER $599,000
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Set on (approx.) 730 sq metre block, and with a home design size of (approx.) 39 squares. From the moment you enter through the Cedar timber door entrance, admire the 9 foot high ceilings, quality Australian Baltic timber flooring, the stylish use of Cedar French doors throughout all living areas, lead lighting, and the large open quality timber kitchen, your excitement is now taking over. Offering a one off design consisting of five large bedrooms all with built ins and the main offering ensuite and walk in robe. The main bathroom has a claw foot bath, and like the rest of the home is large. There are four large living areas, wide verandahs, large storage and use of the roof area, in ground pool, unique BBQ and undercover entertaining with an outside toilet, split air, ceiling fans and double garage.
Situated within walking distance to most local schools but in a quiet location and with no neighbours across the road this stylish family haven is perfectly located to accommodate the larger family. Offering four oversized bedrooms, built-ins, a fifth bedroom or study with ensuite access downstairs and a bar area which could easily be used as a second study or office. There is a multitude of both casual and formal living areas, a beautifully landscaped and private yard offering covered entertaining and enough room for the kids. With a double garage, modern kitchen, ducted air conditioning, an alarm and even a balcony off the main bedroom to take in the lovely aspect this home will tick all the boxes.
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$265,000
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WALLACIA $569,000 SECLUDED PERFECTION!
Wonderfully positioned down a private gated driveway and backing million dollar properties this immaculate family home is a must to view. Featuring four large bedrooms all with built-in’s, en suite to main, large covered entertaining deck, two separate living areas, double garage with internal access, near new flooring throughout, a stunning near new kitchen and all the creature comforts such as air-conditioning and a combustion fireplace. Occupying a 833m2 block (approximately) there is room for everyone and even space for the boat or caravan. If you are looking for a home that oozes warmth, style and privacy than this should be at the top of your list!
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 6th 11.00 to 11.40am 1-3 Roxys Way OFFERS OVER $899,950
Stretching across two levels it encompasses all the features you would expect in this exclusive price range. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout the four bedroom floor plan that also includes a study and rumpus room. Along with this is a choice of informal and formal living spaces, a stunning kitchen with island bench and sliding double doors that leads to the alfresco area. The centerpiece of the yard is the magnificent in ground pool that comes complete with water feature.
WALLACIA
OFFERS OVER $1,100,000
SECLUDED HIDEAWAY
At the end of the driveway is the main home that comprises four bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, open plan kitchen and living areas with cedar vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans and the comfort of split system air conditioning in the main bedroom. The elevated position with covered verandah enjoys stunning views of the in ground pool, the picturesque bush land and surrounding greenery. The second dwelling is a fully self contained two bedroom cottage currently set up as an office but is ideal for the extended family. There are also three sheds including car accommodation, large dam and 100,000 Litre water tank all positioned in this quiet location.
Glenmore Park
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Cranebrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Penrith
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
4733 6999
4735 8888
4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au
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Imagine the opportunity of finding land in the ‘reserve’ subdivision in Glenmore Ridge - Glenmore Park when you were told “ALL SOLD!” Well look no further than this (approximately) 400 sqm all but level block with a 12.5 metre frontage, and with all the usual services. Within the area there are future plans for schools and a shopping complex, and you are within a short stroll to the playing fields and Mulgoa Reserve walking tracks. Move quickly to avoid disappointment and arrange an onsite inspection to discuss your needs.
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OPEN HOME Saturday 6th 12.00-12.40pm, 5 Eric Close
OPEN HOME Saturday 6th 12.00-12.40pm, 5 Knot Street
Commanding Street Presence
Believe It Or Knot
Nestled at the end of cul de sac and enjoying a peaceful vista, is residence that will delight the toughest critic. Enjoying a wonderfully spacious floor plan the home divides itself between three bedrooms and generous servings of formal and informal living spaces. The kitchen and bathroom have been tastefully fi nished, ducted air conditioning ensures year round comfort and you’ll love the advantage of the second toilet, guest’s vanity and built in robes. The external grounds have been meticulously cared for and are complimented by a covered entertaining area, huge storage shed and side access. An inspection is a must so call now!
Th is three bedroom home with built-in robes to two, and walk-in robe and ensuite to main is absolutely stunning. It boasts a formal lounge with formal dining, plus a family room. There is a powder room downstairs, modern galley style kitchen and pantry. The home has ducted air conditioning, and has a single remote control garage with internal access plus second carport. The home is located in the Waterside Estate, and walking distance to community facilities this is one not to be missed.
Emu Plains $499,950
Cranebrook $495,000
Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains on 4735 2121 • www.jimaitken.com.au
Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook on 4730 1122 • www.jimaitken.com.au
OPEN HOMES BLAXLAND Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm
56 Maraket Avenue 197 Great Western Highway
Sat 1.00-1.30pm
29 Heaton Avenue
KINGSWOOD Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook
Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm
2/22-24 George Street 1/31 Stafford Street
Michael Ball Realty
Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm
10 Beauty Point Crescent 4 Beauty Point Crescent
Sat 1.00-1.30pm
89 Fifth Avenue
Jim Aitken Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith
CLAREMONT MEADOWS CRANEBROOK Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.30pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm
12 Mellfell Road 25 Ben Nevis Road 14 Lakeview Drive 5 Knot Street 28 Scenic Circuit
Jim Aitken Cranebrook Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook
Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm
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EMU PLAINS Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm
3/12 Jamieson Street 17 Bunyarra Drive 257 Great Western Highway 5 Eric Close 11 Hartigan Avenue
Sat 10.00-10.40am Sat 12.00-12.30pm Sat 6.00-6.30pm
26 Glenbrook Road 18 Wright Street 18 Wright Street
Sat 10.00-10.30am Sat 11.00-11.30am
7 Ferntree Crescent 1 Daffodil Place
Ray White Penrith
MULGOA Sat 11.00-11.40am
1-3 Roxys Way
Jim Aitken Glenmore Park
NORTH RICHMOND Sat 10.00-10.30am
99 Slopes Road
Sat 1.00-1.40pm
25 Nepean Avenue
Ray White Penrith
PENRITH Dukes Estate Agents
Sat 12.00-12.30pm
33 Solander Drive
Jim Aitken Glenbrook Ray White Penrith Ray White Penrith
Sat 10.00-10.30am
6/71-73 Saddington Street
SOUTH PENRITH
Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook
ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants
4 Exley Place
Dukes Estate Agents
ST CLAIR Michael Ball Realty
ST MARYS Ray White Penrith
WARRIMOO Sat 1.00-1.40pm
Michael Ball Realty Michael Ball Realty
JORDAN SPRINGS 10 Lakeside Parade 10 Lakeside Parade
LLANDILO
Sat 11.00-11.40am
GLENMORE PARK
Sat 11.00-3.00pm Sun 11.00-3.00pm
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LEONAY
54 Railway Parade
Jim Aitken Springwood
WERRINGTON COUNTY Sat 11.00-11.30am
8 Dampier Avenue
Sat 10.00-10.40am
22 Careya Crescent
Michael Ball Realty
WOODFORD Jim Aitken Springwood
11 Tindale St Penrith
4722 3066
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veryone loves a bargain and if you’re a 4WD enthusiast, you should already have Saturday, July 27 marked down in your diary as the day to be at ARB 4WD Accessories in Penrith. ARB Penrith will be hosting a spectacular Open Day at their superstore site on Regentville Road, and with everything from sausage sizzles, product demonstrations, fantastic deals, industry expert advice, giveaways and a jumping castle; it is an event that should not be missed. With a proud seven year history in the Penrith area, many customers already know of ARB’s reputation for being a one-stop-shop for all 4WD touring and recreational activities. The Open Day event will be an exciting opportunity for 4WD lovers to speak directly with product distributors, manufacturers and
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umho Tyres has been chosen by leading Australian car maker Holden to provide a quality tyre to meet the needs of unique local roads for its new medium sized passenger car, the Malibu. The Holden Malibu CD comes fitted with 17 inch Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 tyres to provide the ideal balance between performance, handling and comfort for the newest Holden release. David Basha, national training and marketing manager at Kumho Tyre Australia, said the tyre is a perfect choice for the Holden Malibu.
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Wanderers for sale: Club not willing to put figure on worth
W Tanya Davies and Graham Annesley hand over a cheque to NDSFA. Photo: Melinda Jane.
Funding boost: Important money for sporting groups
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NATHAN TAYLOR
ocal sporting clubs and facilities in and around the Penrith region are set to benefit from the second wave of funding from the NSW Government’s Participation and Facility Grant Program. Minister for Sport, Graham Annesley, will hand out more than $107,000 across five local sporting groups. “It’s critically important quality sporting and recreational facilities are accessible and complemented with
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well-run programs if we are to encourage people to lead a more healthy and active lifestyle,” Mr Annesley said. Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre will received $24,696 to upgrade their foyer and canteen area. St Marys Rugby League Club will receive $25,000 to upgrade two existing grass netball courts. Nepean District Soccer Football Association will receive $22,556 to upgrade change rooms and fencing at Cook Park in St Marys. Other recipients are St Clair Junior Rugby League Club and Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services.
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estern Sydney Wanderers boss Lyall Gorman says there’s “no rush” in selling the successful A-League franchise, currently owned by Football Federation Australia (FFA). The FFA is currently on the hunt for a private buyer for the club, having appointed investment bankers UBS to develop and undertake the sales process. In statement to the Weekender, Mr Gorman said it was important to take the time to ensure ownership is transitioned into the right hands and culture. “Ideally the new ownership group would be a like-minded consortium with an absolute commitment to the current direction the club is on, the game and the western Sydney region with a focus on preserving current governance and management acumen,” he said. “In the right hands, with the right fi nancial model, the club will continue as it is today and should have no concerns about its future other than focusing on taking itself on a daily basis to the highest possible level of excellence it can.” It’s understood that the Wanderers, who surprised everyone by reaching the A-League Grand Final in their debut
New signing The Western Sydney Wanderers are have announced the signing of Dean Heffernan. Heffernan, who is currently playing in
season, could be worth as much as $15 million – although many experts tip that figure is a little high. Mr Gorman refused to speculate on just how much the Wanderers were worth but wouldn’t rule out the chance for the public to also own a piece. “The market will dictate the value and we are not prepared to speculate on what the market value might be,” he said. “Furthermore it will not be about the quantum in terms of the sale amount but the quality of the group behind it. “We will still continue to explore all options for the sale including any potential for the community to own some part of the club. Th is analysis is very much a work in progress.” After saying earlier in the year he wasn’t in any hurry to sell the Wanderers, FFA CEO David Gallop confi rmed to News Limited that selling the Wanderers was now a priority. “In terms of the long-term positioning of the A-League, FFA doesn’t want to be a club owner and the sooner we move forward the better in relation to that… Equally we’ll be prudent about how and to whom we sell the club,” Gallop said. The Weekender contacted the FFA and Mr Gallop for comment regarding the sale but they did not respond before the Weekender’s deadline.
the Illawarra Premier League with Dapto Dandaloo, has signed a one-year deal with the Wanderers. “It’s a real honour to play for the club especially after the success they had last season,” Heffernan said.
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Race one went to the Bathurst trained Christian Ruler (odds of $2.30) with Amanda Turnbull giving a competent exhibition with the driving honours. Race two was a heat of the Rising Stars Young Drivers series. Kylie Barnes did her bit and kept the feminine flag fly ing winning with Sunshine Filly at odds of $11.90. Kylie is now attached to the Blake Fitzpatrick stable. The third event, another heat of the Rising Stars series, saw Goulburn driver Scott Hewitt at his best taking it out with favourite Alta Sinatra at $2.00. Race four was a standing start event and In Pennsylvania ($2.50) was soon in front and gave Rob Morris his fi rst of a driving double. Nobody Knows at $22.00 gave bookmakers some relief when after
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The wet weather caused havoc with bowls last weekend, which included the cancellation of the match against STDBA and other club championships. The Zone 5 Singles Championships commence this weekend at Camden. Our NDBA representatives in the State Singles will be Cliff Fay (Penrith) who will play Gerrard Beath (Cowra) in his fi rst match. In the Senior Singles, Bill Walton (Blacktown Workers) will play Kevin Fitzpatrick (Wentworth Falls) in his fir st match and in the Presidents Reserve Singles Paul Golder (Kingswood) will play Graeme Tutt (Robertson). We wish all our players the best of luck. Bowls Australia and the nine state and
territory associations have announced a monumental landmark agreement for the sport, with the national governing body and all STAs establishing a partnership with IMG Sports Technology Group to provide a complete ‘whole of sport IT system’. The agreement is the fi rst of its kind for bowls in Australia, with each state and territory signing the agreement and becoming a key decision making partner of the new, unified system. A crucial element of the collaboration will be the new look Bowls Australia, state and territory associations, district/ zone/region and club websites, which was launched last Monday.
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The Aussie Rules Footy world is asking the question, was it a wise decision by the AFL to expand the competition with two teams in such a close space of time? The majority would say no! GWS are currently sitting on the bottom of the ladder with no wins for 2013, after winning two games in their inaugural year. If you look at the records of new teams which entered the AFL/VFL in a bid to have a truly national competition, the Giants have the worst record for any new team to enter the competition. All is not lost, though and most people agree that the Giants will be a good team, but how long can the young team keep getting beaten without it knocking their confidence to a point of no return?
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The Giants faced North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon, aiming to stop the Roos from getting their usual fast start. Unfortunately that did not happen, and they lost the match by 86 points. On Saturday GWS return to Canberra to face the Western Bulldogs, who lost their previous game to Melbourne by a heartbreaking three points. Hopefully the Giants can continue that heartbreak, and fi nally break their losing streak. GWS should have close to a full squad to choose from for the match and with Cameron having two weeks off, and the likely return of co-captain Phil Davis from a back injury, they should have a great chance of sneaking their fi rst win for 2013.
Greater Western Sydney Giants veteran Chad Cornes has announced his retirement from AFL football after 255 games. Cornes, 33, was a member of Port Adelaide’s 2004 premiership side and joined the Giants at the end of 2011, playing 16 games for the AFL’s 18th club. He was a member of the Giants’ fir st ever side and the club’s inaugural win against the Gold Coast Suns in Canberra in May 2012 but has not played football in 2013 because of a knee injury. “Chad has been a fantastic asset for the Giants both on and off the field. He proved last year he still had good football left in him and with his leadership showed our young players what it takes to succeed at AFL level,” said General Manager of Football, Graeme Allan.
Netball win Netball Australia, in partnership with the Tongan and Australian Governments, through the Australian Sport Outreach Program (ASOP), has been recognised with a ‘Best Practice’ award by the World Health Organisation. The Kau Mai Tonga program uses netball as a tool to increase physical activity amongst women and girls to combat non-communicable diseases. Implemented in Tonga through the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Tonga Netball Association (TNA), the program has seen 6,000 women and girls involved in netball programs in the last year. Tongan women are more sedentary than men because of a range of cultural and socio-economic factors.
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Oh please, gamers are not athletes!
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hen you think of ‘sport’, what words come to mind? Fitness, balls, running, jumping, sprinting – the list goes on. Now let’s consider ‘video gaming’? Words like TV, lazy, couch potato, computer screen would spring to mind. There is absolutely no comparison between the two words. Therefore video gaming cannot be considered a sport! One of the major criterias of sport is the exercise of skill in physical activity. Some of the skills required for physical activity are stamina, strength, flexibility, agility, balance and cardiovascular endurance. Using a remote control, keyboard or joystick is not physically demanding and does not require any physical skill. Another reason video gaming is not a sport is because sports people are recognised as athletes. Let’s take the TV series ‘Australia’s Greatest Athlete’ for example. The show pits Australia’s most talented athletes up against each other in various sporting challenges, such as boxing, swimming and Ironman. Can you imagine throwing a gamer into the mix of the likes of Billy Slater (NRL superstar), Eamon Sullivan (Olympic swimmer) and Shannon Eckstein (Ironman champion)? They would pretty much have no chance
of winning any of the events faced off on the show. The only event they might have a possibility of winning would be a thumb war. But I doubt that would be interesting television viewing! Now let’s consider some of our favourite gamers for example, the boys from ‘The Big Bang The ory’. Now you might describe them as smart, nerds, high IQ, geeky, but would you ever consider them “sporty”? I don’t think Penny has bumped into Sheldon in the stairwell and said: “Sheldon, you’re looking incredibly sporty today”. The adjective ‘sporty’ and ‘gamer’ should never be used in the same sentence! Video gaming is not a sport and until gaming turns into a virtual reality where players need to train their bodies to use physical skills and abilities to fight their own battles, it should never be considered one. Video gaming defi nitely is not a sport!
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his might sound absolutely crazy to some but I do believe, if set in the right context, that playing video games could be
a sport. Now in no way am I a hardcore gamer but if you ask genuinely serious gamers out there, many would attest that video games are physically and mentally demanding just like ‘real’ sports. If you stop and think about it, there are plenty of other ‘sports’ that fall into the same category as video games. For example, the game of chess where two people use their minds to outlast one another is considered a sport – just ask the Olympics. Believe it or not but chess is recognised as a sport by the International Olympic Committee. At the 1924 Olympics in Paris there was actually an attempt to include chess in the Games but it only failed because of problems with
distinguishing between amateur and professional players. Another sport similar to video games is poker. There a huge debates as to whether poker, which is now regularly featured on ESPN, is a sport or a game. Poker involves a high level of mental endurance and focus that many endurance athletes would struggle to maintain over a long period. Training your mind for poker is required just like endurance training is required for an athletic event – and the same could be said for video games. If you take the defi nition of sport for example, it states that ‘sport’ is an activity that usually involves endurance and competition within a set of rules. The key word from the defi nition is “usually” which means that this does not always need to be the case and therefore some sports do not involve endurance. I can picture it one day: huge arenas fi lled with gaming fanatics staring up at giant video screens watching players battling out to be the best ‘Mario Kart’ racer, the ultimate ‘Call of Duty’ soldier or even a world champion ‘Pacman’ pro… genius! So yes, video gaming is a sport. It’s offic ial!
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Emu Heights resident Karina Baines will travel to Turkey later this year. Photo: Melinda Jane.
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AROUND THE GROUNDS Basketball: The Penrith Panthers Men’s Waratah Championship League side almost pulled off a miracle but lost in a tight one to the table-topping Manly Sea Eagles 104-98. Ben Ellsworth was the best for the Panthers with 29 points and 7 boards. Meanwhile, the Women’s WCL side had the week off. Th is Saturday both sides take on the Bankstown Bruins away.
Th is Sunday Penrith will be hungry for a win when they travel to Canterbury to take on the Eagles. Netball: Legendary netballer and former Australian captain Anne Sargeant brought her famous Netball Clinics out to Jamison Park this week. By all reports, all 160 aspiring local netballers had a great time learning from the best in the business.
AFL: The Penrith Rams division one AFL side had an untimely week off after their game against UNSW/ES Bulldogs was washed out. The fourth-placed Rams meet the second-placed North Shore Bombers at Gore Hill Oval this Saturday.
If you would like your sporting results, club event or anything sports related mentioned in ‘Around the Grounds’ next week please email nathan.taylor@ mediaview.com.au or call 4722 2998.
Rugby: The Penrith Emus Shute Shield match against Northern Suburbs at North Sydney Oval was washed out last weekend. The Emus will now play Norths this Sunday, July 7 at the same venue.
Jessica Fox on the water. Photo: Balint Vekassy (ICF).
Ice Hockey: The Penrith Phantoms enjoyed a rare positive result last Sunday. The Phantoms and their opponents, Canterbury Kings, drew the match 3-3, in what was an exciting clash at Penrith Ice Palace. “It was a great effort from the team as well as our Division 2 goalie and a couple of forwards who were fi lling in for missing players,” Phantoms captain George Kozumplik said. “We were actually up 3-2 with about one minute to go but they tied it up late.”
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