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Planning sessions are a huge addition to this year’s Expo at Penrith Panthers he saying, ‘failure to plan is planning to fail’ is a powerful one that has different meanings for everyone. For people living with a disability, planning is an essential part of everyday life and something that the organisers of the 2015 possABLE IDEAS Expo encourage everyone to explore on July 24 and 25 at the Penrith Panthers Exhibition Marquee.

With its ‘power’ and ‘superpower’ theme, the Expo will host a raft of exhibitors, activities, keynote speakers, celebrity MC and, most importantly, planners. For the first time, the possABLE Expo will have seven individual planning organisations under the one roof, all available across the two days to provide free, real time planning advice to attendees wanting to

unleash their ‘superpower’ and live their best life on their own terms. “Planning is an essential part of anyone’s life,” said Diana Palmer, Executive Officer, Information on Disability Education and Awareness Services (IDEAS). “To achieve our goals, we all need to plan. However, for people living with a disability, achieving their life goals requires planning of

a different kind, with a few more steps. We’re bringing the planners to the very people that need them, to help them unleash their potential and find their power. We’re very proud to be able to do this.” Whether it’s learning to ride a bike, getting early help of physiotherapy, or speech therapy, playing basketball, trying new things or making friends, getting skills for your first job, or travelling, the planners at the 2015 possABLE Expo will be available to provide one-on-one, face-to-face planning expertise. They will help attendees identify their goals and develop a detailed road map to turn dreams into reality. The planners are also available for families and carers, to help them to continue to support their family member and assist them in living the life they choose. The 2015 possABLE IDEAS Expo is a fun-filled two-day event for people with a disability, their family, carers and the whole community! It will mark the beginning of the NDIS rollout for 0-17-year-olds in the Nepean and Blue Mountains regions. All people in the western Sydney region, and those outside this age group, are encouraged to attend to find out more about the NDIS. Registration is essential and available at www.register.possableideasexpo.com.au or at the door when you come to the Expo this weekend.

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IDEAS Expo welcomes the entire Penrith community he Information on Disability Education and Awareness Services (IDEAS) will be exploring all things NDIS at its Expo being held in Penrith on July 24 and 25. Through the 2015 theme of Power and Superpowers, IDEAS will show people with a disability and their carers, and the wider communities of the western Sydney, Nepean and Blue Mountains regions, that anything is possABLE with the NDIS. The 2015 IDEAS possABLE Expo, the largest in Australia in 2015 will mark the beginning of the NDIS rollout in New South Wales for 0-17-year-olds with a disability, their families and carers, however the information and fun doesn’t end there. Those above 17 with a disability are encouraged to come along to find out what the NDIS will mean for them when the rollout begins in other locations as they are announced. Andrew Daddo will be the MC for the two day event and will facilitate a panel discussion on ‘Dreams v Reality’ as well as provide his usual warmth and candour. The keynote speaker for 2015 is Rachel Callander, a New Zealand photographer, author and mother of Evie, a child

with very high support needs. Rachel will talk about how her own experience inspired her to begin The Superpower Baby Project, a celebratory photographic art book. Participants are encouraged to come along dressed as their favourite superhero or superpower for two days packed full of fun. With the artist curated ‘Rave Room’, Reverse Garbage’s creative workshops, dirt bike riding and a range of exhibitors, the 2015 IDEAS possABLE Expo has something for everyone. “We always like to have a fun, playful atmosphere at the IDEAS Expo,” says IDEAS Executive Officer, Diana Palmer. “However, this year’s possABLE Expo is going to be super fun, with people playing with the theme of Power and Superpowers through dress-up and creative workshops and also being empowered through their knowledge of the NDIS and the personal power it will encourage them to use.” The 2015 IDEAS possABLE Expo will be held at the Penrith Panthers Exhibition Marquee on Friday, July 24 July from 10am-4pm and on Saturday, July 25 from 10am-3pm.

The Expo is a FREE event and ample parking is available. Registration is essential and can be made online at www.possableideasexpo. com or at the door. IDEAS has been around since 1984 and are independent information experts in all things dis-ability.

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IDEAS EXPO Your guide to what’s happening at this year’s Expo FRIDAY 24TH JULY

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MC – Andrew Daddo Andrew Daddo is our MC for this year’s Expo. Andrew has been a constant on our TV screens, on stage and films for more than a decade. He is also an accomplished author, having written many books for all ages. Andrew will facilitate the Dreams v Reality workshop on Friday afternoon, bringing his refreshing, enjoyable and uncomplicated personality to the panel and to the entire day. TIME

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Councillor Ross Fowler OAM

Mayoral Welcome

10.35am – 11.00am

Scott Morrison MP

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11.00am – 11.30am

Keynote Speaker Rachel Callander

Rachel is a mum whose art book, The Super Power Baby Project was awarded the 2015 Outstanding Book of the Year Award for Independent Spirit in the international 2015 Independent Publishers Book Awards from amongst 6,000+ entries. Expect to be moved and motivated when you hear Rachel’s pithy 10 minute talk about the Superpowers baby Evie brought to Rachel and her husband Sam’s life and the extraordinary work which has come out of their life experience. Rachel has much to teach us all

11.30am – 12.30pm

NDIA Mary Hawkins – Director Market and Sector/Penrith Regional Engagement

All things NDIS and what it means for you

2.00pm – 3.00pm

Dreams v Reality Panel: Lindsay Cottee, Carolyn Campbell-McLean, Lisa Ashford-Potter, Sally Richards

Welcome and introduction – John Ajaka, NSW Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Multiculturalism

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Keynote Speaker Rachel Callander

11.30am – 12.30pm

NDIA Mary Hawkins – Director Market and Sector/Penrith Regional Engagement

All things NDIS and what it means for you

1.00pm – 1.15pm

SMILE Gina Bubur

Join in a sit down dancing experience – smile and sway

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My Choice Matters Jess Watkins

You and your plan. Practical discussion about where to start with your planning, using the 10 top planning tips

Facilitator – Andrew Daddo

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ife’s about choice and control – choosing your own life experiences and adventures... and who you share them with. With Break Thru’s NDIS service, I Am Able, the choice is yours. Empowering people with disability, their families and carers to lead their desired lives is vital to local NDIS service provider Break Thru People Solutions. Ben Droll, Break Thru’s Business Development Manager, knows there is something special about Break Thru and its service. “Using an individual person centred approach is key to providing excellent support for people accessing the NDIS,” he said. “We put the ‘remote control’ in the hands of the people we support. They direct the services received, and in this way capture a richer experience to lead their desired life.” Services include support to families and children, family mental health, personal support, community inclusion, capacity building and therapies. “We offer programs that support children from the earliest age in the home, school and community,

and programs that support families experiencing complexity,” he said. Ben said Break Thru has been delivering services in western Sydney for 20 years with allinclusive support to build resilience within families. “By building family capacity all areas in that child’s life can be supported – schooling, medical, social and relationships,” he said. Break Thru has extensive experience in the Nepean, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury, combining a great understanding of disability with local connection. That local area knowledge is vital in ensuring that Break Thru delivers the best possible services. “We know what’s available in local areas, how to connect and truly understand what families need,” Ben said. “We ask the right questions and truly listen to people – and by doing this deliver the best possible service.” For information and a free consultation, contact Break Thru on 1800 184 612 or www.breakthru. org.au/iamable or visit Ben at the possABLE IDEAS Expo – Outside Marquee booth OM12.

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Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Flintwood is a flexible service that enhances the opportunities of people with disabilities to have a varied and fulfilling life within the community. We support people in skill development, training, recreation, cultural and transition-towork activities. We recognise the value, worth and potential of every individual. Our focus is positive outcomes for people with disabilities, such as increased independence, achieving personal goals, dream and desires and creating new opportunities for learning and inclusion in the community. Our services include, Respite, TTW, Accommodation, Family Support Services and Individual Supports. Flintwood is a close knit community that invites all Participants, Parents, Carers and others to join our organisation. Are you interested in hearing of opportunities with us, please contact our HR team. Contact Details: Po Box 2501 North Parramatta NSW 1750, Unit 4/10 Gladstone Rd Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: (02) 9630 1777 • Fax: (02) 9630 1788 • Email: admin@flintwood.org.au WW18388

or over 25 years, people with a disability across metropolitan, rural and regional NSW have been taking advantage of Kirinari’s individualised services and programs. Kirinari’s disability services are

tailored to individual requirements and support those with a disability, including anyone requiring support to interact or live within the community. Such services include supported accommodation options,

community based activities, drop in support packages, individualised funding and self managed packages. CEO Diane Lynch joined Kirinari one year ago, and has announced a new revolutionary Lifestyle Support facility, ‘The Hangout’.

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Kirinari has been supporting people with a disability for more than 25 years

“When I came to Kirinari I saw that there was a real need to have a service that was more appealing to younger people with a disability, in the delivery of fun, relevant, community based activities,” she said. ‘The Hangout’ is a whole new approach to post-school options for people with disabilities from 18-years and older, and each Kirinari branch has a ‘hangout’ for classes, programs or simply a relaxing catch up point. “Where a traditional day activity might see programs taking place in one location, ‘The Hangout’ has created a safe place for people to meet and then go out to activities in the community. It is a hub for programs and meeting point for day and night outings,” Diane said. “We want the people we support to come to a place that they love to go to, where they get to spend time with their friends and meet to go out and have a great time.” Kirinari is not just for the young, and supports all individuals with a disability, dual diagnosis, acquired brain injury, veterans and to the frail aged to keep them living in their own home. For more information about Kirinari and their programs or other services, please contact Daniel Sepetauc on 4782 9371 or daniel. sepetauc@kirinari.com.au. You can also meet the team from Kirinari and find out more about them at the IDEAS Expo.

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Enriching the lives of people with disability With over 63 years’ experience supporting people with disability, Sunnyfield ensures that what is important to you, drives your plan, experiences and your NDIS supports. Our person centred planning experts are on hand to answer your questions and assist you in finding the right support to live a rewarding and fulfilling life.

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Northcott plays a vital role within the community inally, it’s here. Earlier this month, the highly anticipated National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) started to rollout to families in the Nepean/Blue Mountains region. For mothers like Debbie Rolfe, it’s been a welcome change. Debbie has two children, Lachlan (aged 16) and Emily (aged 13) who have both been diagnosed with Autism, as well as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder). Both children had late diagnoses for Autism which meant that they missed out on a number of early intervention services. As Debbie says; “Lachlan was getting suspended from school for throwing rocks at teachers and things like that so it would have been nice to have been able to access some funding to help him deal with that at that time. I hope that now some of the [NDIS] funding starts to filter into where it has been missed previously”. Debbie and her kids are currently receiving support from Northcott’s Intensive Family Support Program which Debbie says has helped immensely.

Debbie’s family support worker Michelle was able to liaise with both children’s schools and help them establish support programs which have helped Emily and Lachlan educationally. Debbie says the NDIS is all about “investing in the child now before they get stuck in a rut” and it’s about “giving them as many opportunities as you can early on”. Debbie has found the Northcott service to be “excellent... to the point that Emily’s school asked Michelle if they could refer other families onto her. I have no hesitation in recommending Northcott’s service”. Northcott has offices in Penrith and Springwood and will be holding a free Autism Information Session in Katoomba on Thursday, August 20. For further information, visit www.northcott.com.au. You can also visit the Northcott stand at the possABLE IDEAS Expo this weekend. Call by the Northcott marquee to talk to the team about the various services Northcott offers to the community. You can also ask about all of their specialised programs.

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IDEAS EXPO Focusing on Ability and

Options is the real key s families and young people in the Nepean area prepare for the rollout of the National Disability Scheme (NDIS), Ability Options will be right there to listen, offer advice if required and assist in bringing their NDIS plans to life. Ability Options is an established organisation which has been operating for 39 years, offering disability services in Sydney’s west and north-western suburbs. These services focus on independence, empowerment, meaningful lifestyles and valued roles within the community. Ability Options advocate for all people to be included as valued and respected citizens who have unique skills, gifts and personal strengths to contribute to their community. The experienced Hunter-based team at Ability Options in Charlestown have been working with people in the NDIS trial site, making their plans happen for 18 months and now their Sydney team have the capacity to offer young people with an NDIS plan a wide range of individualised services and supports including access to experienced Case Coordinators, Therapists and Support Workers.

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Within the NDIS the role of a support worker now looks a little different and Ability Options Hunter-based support worker Keely, is someone who has embraced these changes and hasn’t looked back. Keely has worked in the sector for many years, and joined the Ability Options team 12 months ago. She is passionate about supporting people to build independence and focuses on doing this step by step, and at the pace of the individual. Keely is also witnessing the benefits of choice and control in people’s lives and said this was the best thing about supporting people in the scheme. When asked about supporting people in the new world of NDIS, her response was both encouraging and inspiring. Keely explained there will always be challenges with something that is so new and different, which is sure to lead to uncertainty. “It’s about turning the challenges into positives, because underneath it all the whole idea is that the services are exactly what people need, they get their services shaped individually and this can only be a

good thing. We are on the frontline for the NDIS so we have more responsibility than in the past, which means we can make a real difference. Now we connect the individuals with the services they need and, with the NDIS, there’s more choice and control,” she said.

Ability Options is located at 3/30 Woodriff Street in Penrith. If you would like to discuss your options under the NDIS, contact Alison Carpenter at the Penrith office on 4722 5966 or visit abilityoptions.org.au. You can also visit the team at the IDEAS Expo.

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Representatives of MDAA can talk to you about: n Individual Advocacy: independent support for individuals with disability, their families and carers to have a voice, stand up for their rights and resolve issues. n Systemic Advocacy: representing the views and experiences of people with disability, especially those from non-English speaking background, to positively influence the system. n Projects: training and support for individuals with disability to develop their skills and self-confidence.

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Busted: Hooters goes flat Penrith restaurant in administration; creditors due to meet today JADE ALIPRANDI

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Soward’s love for Boston p.35 CIVIC TO SHUT Long-standing local video store to close its doors p.5

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he future of Penrith restaurant Hooters is in doubt, with the eatery entering voluntary administration. Financial services giant Deloitte Australia is now working on the future of the business, with plans to sell it. Deloitte has been appointed to manage the administration of several Hooters restaurants including Campbelltown and Parramatta as well as two restaurants in Queensland. It was announced last week that the company would be overseeing the administration of the restaurants with the plan to market the business for sale as soon as possible. “The administrators are continuing to trade the business while we undertake urgent assessment of the financial position of the companies,” Deloitte Australia said in a letter to creditors. “We will be advertising the business for sale immediately and seeking offers for the sale of the business as a going concern.” In February this year, Penrith manager for Hooters, Grant Howard, and employee Isabella Picot said that despite providing their details on multiple occasions, they had not received any of the $5000 in super they estimated they were owed, as reported in the Sydney Morning Herald last week. Over the life-span of the Hooters chain, there has been some backlash against the restaurant as people have claimed it objectifies women. A meeting with creditors of the business is expected to be held later today. The restaurant remains open for now.

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n the most interactive and user friendly way yet, State and Federal Governments have released details of their multi-billion dollar plan to transform western Sydney. Through a new government website, locals can easily understand the $3.6 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan, that is getting the west ready for the Badgerys Creek Airport. Federal Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott said the best thing about the new site is its interactivity, which allows you to focus closely intersection by intersection. “It allows you to drill down on how people are going to get in and out of their suburb, and how people who have homes on the Northern Road will get back to their addresses,” she said. “It shows secondary cross streets that will have upgrades to their first intersection, so people can really see what $3.6 billion of infrastructure looks like.” Over the next 10 years, the project will upgrade roads and infrastructure from Penrith to Narellen, and east-west roads in between. The Northern Road Upgrade, Stage

Video screenshot showing the M4 Motorway Interchange. Photo: Roads and Maritime Service Three, goes from Jamison Road, Penrith, in the north, all the way down to Littlefields Road, Luddenham, in the south. The 17 key intersections that will be upgraded in the stage are covered in detail, including explanations on how locals will be able to access their driveways along the 10km stretch. The community can choose any intersection along the stretch, view a video of

what the intersection will look like and which way traffic will flow through it. The animatic and fly through will enable every user to understand, interpret and vocalise their opinions better. “I want the community to go through and click every link to get a really strong sense of what the upgrade will be,” she said. Visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/wsip.

Fairfax Media will close its High Street, Penrith office – effectively ending the company’s presence in the local area. The Penrith City Gazette, formerly the Penrith City Star, will continue to be published but staff will be relocated to either the Blue Mountains, North Richmond or Bella Vista offices. Fairfax is also cutting staff from its local newspapers, with about 27 full-time equivalent positions to go. The company continues to move towards a “digital first” publishing system. “We need to act decisively to re-engineer our newsrooms and adopt new, more efficient ways of running our business,” Australian Community Media Director, John Angilley said in a full-page ad in Fairfax papers last week. “Consequently, there will be job losses. We understand that this may be difficult and distressing for communities that have such close relationships with their local papers.” The Penrith City Gazette has continued to drop in circulation numbers in recent years, with the latest Circulations Audit Bureau report indicating a circulation of 38,601 copies each week. The Western Weekender has a circulation of 59,400 copies while the Penrith Press has a circulation of around 48,000. The free weekly South West Advertiser will be discontinued and the distribution footprints of the Liverpool City Champion and Camden-Narellan Advertiser adjusted to continue serving that area.

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Why politicians keep failing the trust and perception ‘pub test’ The Bronwyn Bishop saga of the past week isn’t really about the helicopter, nor when it comes down to it, is it about the money. What it really comes down to is a matter of trust and perception. I’ve often been a defender of politicians and the money they earn. Most (I stress most, not all) have backgrounds or levels of education and experience that could see them earning much more money in the corporate world. Most also work many more hours than they’re given credit for by society’s stereotypes.

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Those stereotypes have always been a politician’s greatest enemy. We always tend to look at politicians with a certain level of doubt and distrust. On most occasions, the distrust is actually unwarranted and in fact politicians go to extraordinary lengths to try and build trust within their electorates and portfolios, even if a great number

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of people are ignorant to those efforts and prefer to tar them all with the same brush. Unfortunately, every now and again a story comes along that reinforces the stereotypes and the feelings of distrust. Enter Bronwyn Bishop. There is simply no possible way that a police officer or a nurse earning $60,000 a year could cop any sort of explanation excusing a $5000 helicopter trip between Melbourne and Geelong for a party fundraiser. The fact that Ms Bishop spent $32,000 of our money in limousine travel in 2014 fails every possible ‘pub test’. As Newspoll showed this week, the public is becoming more and more disenchanted with our political leaders. I have Labor-supporting friends who can’t stand Tony Abbott but in the same breath tell me that Bill Shorten is not the man to be the next Prime Minister of Australia. I have Liberal-supporting friends who are just happy that Mr Shorten is taking some of the attention away from Mr Abbott, who has not enjoyed his best year politically. Any ground both parties hope to make up in terms of public perception and support is halted, and in fact thrown backwards, by stories like the one surrounding Ms Bishop. Trust and perception. That $5000 helicopter ride has hurt Ms Bishop in both of those categories and the flow-on effect is felt through both political parties. I’ve got no problem with us paying politicians big money but it’s pretty clear that something needs to be done about the expenses and entitlements that surround their positions. Perhaps if tighter rules surrounded those expenses, politicians could start to build stronger trust and perception and maybe, just maybe, avoid political bloodbaths like the one Ms Bishop has caused this past week.

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It’s a Civic Video night tonight” – the residents of South Penrith will be singing that famous jingle no longer after the Southlands franchise decided it was time to close its doors. After nearly 19 years at Southlands Shopping Centre, Civic Video store owner George Vatis has regretfully decided to pull the pin on his beloved business, due to a number of years of declining profits. With movie kiosks, Foxtel, iTunes and streaming services like Netflix and Stan taking over the Australian market, many believe these new ways of accessing movies and TV shows will be the death of video stores for good. It is the end of an era and one future generations are unlikely to understand. While Mr Vatis agrees streaming services have had some impact on his business, he believes something far more sinister is to blame for the closure of the humble video shop. “The biggest single factor leading to the decline of the movie rental business has been the stealing of intellectual property – cutely named piracy – by otherwise mostly law abiding citizens,” he said. “We have a culture of entitlement in this country and many Australians

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Local bottle shops put on notice OLGR undertakes blitz to make sure local liquor outlets are doing the right thing DALE DRINKWATER

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A man is due to appear in court next month after driving with registration plates that belonged to a different car than his. At about 11.15pm on Tuesday, July 14, police were travelling behind the 24-year-old driver on Swallow Street, Jamisontown. After searching the registration plate in the system, police had cause to pull the driver over after it was shown that the plates belonged to a Toyota vehicle but the man was driving a Holden Barina. Police spoke to the occupant where it was then realised he was a disqualified driver. Police allege they also found a number of extra registration plates in the vehicle that belonged to the car he was driving. There was also an alleged amount of drugs and drug implements found in the vehicle.

Owners of a property in South Penrith woke up to their cars on fire this week. At about 12.50am on Tuesday, July 21, emergency services were called to Penrose Crescent in South Penrith. A Dodge Nitro vehicle and a Mini Cooper were damaged by fire after being set alight. Police are considering this incident as suspicious and are appealing for more information. Another fire incident occurred at about 1.20am on Monday, July 20 where a garbage bin was set alight on Blaxland Avenue in Penrith. After a spate of incidents in the area over the past few months, fire crews were again called to the area to extinguish the blaze. Police are not linking the incidents in the area at this stage and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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A woman has been hospitalised after being attacked by her bull in a paddock at Berkshire Park. Just before 9am on Monday, July 20, the bull reportedly turned on its owner. A neighbour intervened by driving a vehicle into the paddock, located on First Road, and was able to provide assistance and help protect the woman. The bull reportedly calmed down after some time before getting angry again with police having to make the decision to euthanise the animal. The 52-year-old woman was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Police conducted a trail bike operation last weekend at the ‘dropzone’ off Devlin Road in Penrith. They interacted with numerous people who were all in the area. A 22-year-old male was given a warning after police saw him riding his quad bike in the area. After speaking with the man, police allege his licence had been suspended. His vehicle was also unregistered. He was then charged with a range of offences. He is due to appear in court at a later date. Two brothers from Tregear were given a warning about riding in the area.

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION Proposed Adoption of Council’s Clothing Bin Policy 5NDER THE Local Government Act 1993 #OUNCIL IS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY ITS $RAFT #HARITY #LOTHING "IN 0OLICY FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION 3ECTION OF THE !CT 4HE EXHIBITION PERIOD MUST NOT BE LESS THAN DAYS 4HE PROPOSED #HARITY #LOTHING "IN POLICY IS NOW ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION AND MAY BE VIEWED AT #OUNCIL S OFlCES DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS UNTIL &RIDAY !UGUST #OPIES MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM #OUNCIL S WEBSITE OR BY CONTACTING -URRAY (ALLS ON OR EMAIL council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 3UBMISSIONS ON THE PROPOSED 0OLICY ARE INVITED AND WILL BE RECEIVED BY #OUNCIL UNTIL PM ON &RIDAY !UGUST 3UBMISSIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE 'ENERAL -ANAGER AND CAN BE MAILED TO 0/ "OX 0ENRITH .37 OR EMAILED TO council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

PUBLIC NOTICE Licence Agreement Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex – Notiﬁcation of Intent to Issue Licence for Occupancy of Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex, 2260 Castlereagh Road, Penrith 5NDER 3ECTION A OF THE NSW Local Government Act 1993 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL IS ADVISING THAT IT INTENDS TO RENEW ITS LICENCE AGREEMENT WITH .EPEAN $ISTRICT 4ENNIS !SSOCIATION FOR OCCUPATION OF THE LAND IDENTIlED AS OF ,OT $0 #ASTLEREAGH 2OAD 0ENRITH )T IS THE INTENTION THAT THE LICENCE AGREEMENT IS ISSUED FOR A PERIOD THAT DOES NOT EXCEED lVE YEARS 4HE LICENCE AGREEMENT ALSO SETS OUT THE TERMS FOR THE USE OF THE LAND STIPULATING THAT @THE LAND WILL NOT AT ANY TIME BE USED OTHER THAN FOR THE PURPOSES OF TENNIS INCLUDING COURT HIRE EVENTS TRAINING TENNIS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION OF TENNIS OR FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED OR ANCILLARY TO THOSE PURPOSES 3UBMISSIONS ABOUT THIS PROPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING TO #HRIS "ROWN 2ECREATION &ACILITIES AND 0ROGRAMS /FlCER 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL 0/ "OX 0ENRITH .37 OR SENT BY EMAIL TO cbrown@ penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 3UBMISSIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO #OUNCIL BY PM !UGUST &URTHER DETAILS REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 4HE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY #OUNCIL s 0RETECH 0TY ,TD $! 17 Cronin Street, Penrith $EMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION X BEDROOM TOWN HOUSES )N lLL !FFORDABLE (OUSING WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 3TATE %NVIRONMENTAL 0LANNING 0OLICY !FFORDABLE 2ENTAL (OUSING #ONTACT -ATHEW 2AWSON ON #LOSING $ATE !UGUST s -ARK -AKHOUL $! 23 Kenny Avenue, St Marys $EMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING X STOREY TOWN HOUSES CAR PARKING DRAINAGE LANDSCAPING AND STRATA TITLE SUBDIVISION #ONTACT *ANE (ETHERINGTON ON #LOSING $ATE !UGUST s 0RETECH 0TY ,TD $! 43 Bringelly Road, Kingswood $EMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION OF X BEDROOM TOWN HOUSES WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE WORKS #ONTACT !IMEE ,EE ON #LOSING $ATE !UGUST

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED 0URSUANT TO 3ECTION OF THE Environmental Planning & Assessment Act THE SCHEDULE BELOW LISTS APPLICATIONS RECENTLY DETERMINED BY 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL $ETAILS OF THESE DETERMINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION FREE OF CHARGE DURING #OUNCIL S NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT THE #IVIC #ENTRE (IGH 3TREET 0ENRITH

Approved Development Applications s $ROSZ 0TY ,TD $! Lot 79 DP 12590, (No. 143) Adelaide Street, St Marys 3INGLE STOREY #HILDCARE #ENTRE AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING WORKS s 'LENN &ALSON $! Lot 4 DP 223798, (Nos. 407–413) The Northern Road, Londonderry X LOT SUBDIVISION AND ASSOCIATED @2IGHT OF #ARRIAGEWAY s *AWAD 1AZI -OHAMMED $! Lot X DP 414971, (No. 67) Great Western Highway, Oxley Park $EMOLITION OF EXISTING SHED ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF STOREY DWELLING TO CREATE A DUAL OCCUPANCY AND STRATA SUBDIVISION s "RAD )NWOOD !RCHITECTS $! Lot 1 DP 607761, Lot 2 DP 607761, (No. 74) Irwin Street, Werrington $EMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES LOT CONSOLIDATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF X TOWN HOUSES MULTI DWELLING HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING WORKS

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL HAS RECEIVED $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATIONS IN RESPECT OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES 4HE CONSENT AUTHORITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS IS 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL s 3ULAMAAN !LLAM $! Lot 1 DP 1169433 (Nos. 2859–2901) The Northern Road, Luddenham $WELLING HOUSE AND 4ORRENS TITLE SUBDIVISION X LOTS 4HE PROPOSAL IS AN )NTEGRATED $EVELOPMENT 4HE APPLICATION SEEKS APPROVAL FROM THE $EPARTMENT OF 7ATER AND %NERGY n Water Management Act 2000 AND 2OADS AND -ARITIME 3ERVICES n Roads Act 1993 3ECTION 4HE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 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 OFlCE HOURS IN THE PERIOD FROM *ULY TO !UGUST !NY PERSON MAY DURING THE EXHIBITION PERIOD MAKE A SUBMISSION IN WRITING TO 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL IN RELATION TO THE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 7HERE A SUBMISSION IS MADE BY WAY OF AN OBJECTION THE GROUNDS OF OBJECTION ARE TO BE SPECIlED IN THE SUBMISSION 4HE SUBMISSION IS TO INCLUDE #OUNCIL S REFERENCE NUMBER $! s -ARYLAND $EVELOPMENT #OMPANY 0TY ,TD $! Lot 1999 DP 1168989 (Lot 1999) Greenwood Parkway, Jordan Springs 3UBDIVISION INTO RESIDENTIAL ALLOTMENTS AND ASSOCIATED ROAD CONSTRUCTION EARTHWORKS AND DRAINAGE WORKS 6ILLAGE % 4HE PROPOSAL IS AN )NTEGRATED $EVELOPMENT 4HE APPLICATION SEEKS APPROVAL FROM THE .37 2URAL &IRE 3ERVICE n Rural Fires Act 1997. 4HE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 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 OFlCE HOURS IN THE PERIOD FROM *ULY TO !UGUST !NY PERSON MAY DURING THE EXHIBITION PERIOD MAKE A SUBMISSION IN WRITING TO 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL IN RELATION TO THE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 7HERE A SUBMISSION IS MADE BY WAY OF AN OBJECTION THE GROUNDS OF OBJECTION ARE TO BE SPECIlED IN THE SUBMISSION 4HE SUBMISSION IS TO INCLUDE #OUNCIL S REFERENCE NUMBER $! &OR ANY QUERIES RELATING TO THE PROPOSAL PLEASE CONTACT "ELINDA "ORG ON s 5RBAN 'ROWTH .37 $! Lot 46 DP 2147 and Lot 47A DP 2147 (No. 47a) Fourth Avenue, Llandilo #ONSOLIDATION OF LOTS DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS lLLING OF THE DAM AND CONSTRUCTION OF 'ROUP (OME $EVELOPMENT CONTAINING DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED ON SITE SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 4HE PROPOSAL IS AN )NTEGRATED $EVELOPMENT 4HE APPLICATION SEEKS APPROVAL FROM THE .37 2URAL &IRE 3ERVICE n Rural Fires Act 1997. 4HE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 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 OFlCE HOURS IN THE PERIOD FROM *ULY TO !UGUST

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!NY PERSON MAY DURING THE EXHIBITION PERIOD MAKE A SUBMISSION IN WRITING TO 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL IN RELATION TO THE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 7HERE A SUBMISSION IS MADE BY WAY OF AN OBJECTION THE GROUNDS OF OBJECTION ARE TO BE SPECIlED IN THE SUBMISSION 4HE SUBMISSION IS TO INCLUDE #OUNCIL S REFERENCE NUMBER $!

s 5RBAN'ROWTH $! Lot 2032 DP 1181618, Thornton House, (No. 33) Mountain View Crescent, Penrith 3TAGED CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILD CARE CENTRE RESTORATION WORKS TO 4HORNTON (ALL USE OF 4HORNTON (ALL FOR EVENING ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING STORMWATER DRAINAGE WORKS SITE REMEDIATION WORKS AND LANDSCAPING

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LOOKING FOR THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN PENRITH? HAVE A LOOK AT THE NEW VISITOR GUIDE! Pick up a copy from the Penrith Civic Centre, Penrith City Library or from one of the many tourist attractions across the City.

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ADMINISTRATION Penrith OfďŹ ce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ€“4pm. Monâ€“Fri. St Marys OfďŹ ce Queen Street Centre, 207â€“209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ€“4pm. Monâ€“Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30amâ€“5pm. Monâ€“Fri.

Specialised Outreach Service helping children with Disabilities

Environmental Plan 2010 (Amendment 4) from Monday, 27 July 2015 to Monday, 24 August 2015.

St Marys Library has a specialised toy collection for children with disabilities and high support needs.

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Referrals are required to access this service. For more information email Michelle Pearman at mpearman@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 0418 664 879.

Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

Heritage Assistance Grants

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Applications are now open for Heritage Assistance Grants. The Grants help protect and boost Penrithâ€™s valuable cultural heritage.

A complete copy of the public exhibition material is available for viewing at the following locations:

SERVICES

Heritage Assistance Grants can help owners, renters and not-forproďŹ t organisations repair and maintain heritage listed homes and properties.

s 0ENRITH #IVIC #ENTRE 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ€“Friday: 8.30amâ€“4pm)

Funding is offered on a dollar-for-dollar basis with Council contributing towards the cost of restoration works. Works can range from $1,000â€“$5,000 (with Council providing up to $5,000 to match project funding).

s #OUNCIL S 3T -ARYS /FlCE 207â€“209 Queen Street, St Marys (Mondayâ€“Friday: 8.30amâ€“4pm)

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Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). GrafďŹ ti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

Applications are open until Monday, 31 August 2015. For funding criteria and application guidelines please visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

MEETING DATES

Bennett Wagons new pavilion to open soon

Council Meetings

The Council has honoured the heritage of one of the regionâ€™s earliest manufacturers with the completion of a new pavilion to house the three Bennett Wagons at St Marys.

27 July 2015 â€“ 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting) 10 August 2015 â€“ 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

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s 0ENRITH ,IBRARY 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ€“Friday: 9amâ€“8pm; Saturday: 9amâ€“5pm; Sunday: 10amâ€“5pm) s 3T -ARYS ,IBRARY 207â€“209 Queen Street, St Marys (Mondayâ€“Thursday: 9amâ€“8pm; Friday: 9amâ€“5.30pm; Saturday: 9amâ€“5pm; Sunday: 10amâ€“5pm)

The construction also includes a three-sided courtyard and an outdoor learning area which will provide new learning opportunities for students, residents and visitors to connect with the rich past of Penrith.

The exhibition information is also available online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

For more information please visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

You are invited to view the Planning Proposal to resolve deferred matters from Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (Amendment 4) during the exhibition period and submit comments to Council in writing by 4pm on Monday, 24 August 2015.

The Great Aussie Meat Pie Exhibition The Meat Pie is on exhibition in the lower lounge at Penrith Library until 31 July 2015.

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The exhibition shows the history of the meat pie in Australia and the old equipment used. The exhibition is free. For more information visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 4732 7891.

Please direct any submissions to: The General Manager (attention to â€˜City Planning Teamâ€™), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

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Further Enquiries If you have any questions about the Planning Proposal to resolve deferred matters from Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (Amendment 4), or require further information, please contact Councilâ€™s City Planning Team on 4732 8196 or email CITYPLANNINGTEAM PENRITHCITY NSW GOV AU

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hree local neighbourhood youth centres are celebrating after re-branding and becoming Community Junction Inc, now based in Colyton. St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team Inc, North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre Inc., and Werrington Community Project Inc. have all merged together in a bid to be a stronger organisation for the local community. The decision was made off the back of changes to government funding for community organisations and social services after it was announced last year that over $270 million was going to be cut from the Department of Social Services (DSS) Discretionary Grants Program over the next four years. However, Community Development Worker, Francis Zammit, who is coming across from the St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood team, is seeing this as a positive change. “I think coming together allows us to be a stronger organisation for the community,” she said. “We all did the same thing anyway and now coming together allows us to build a stronger organisation where we can present better programs and appeal to a

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man is in police custody after he invaded a property in Luddenham on Tuesday night, coming out from the residence to police naked. At about 6.45pm police responded to reports of a home invasion in Ventana Court as well as possible shots fired. Residents of the street reported they had seen a shirtless man running in the street with a possible firearm. Some time later the man was in the house with police at the scene who saw him shirtless.

“We took the appropriate measures to safe-guard members of the public and police, assuming he had a firearm, and negotiated with the man who came outside on his own accord, naked,” St Marys Police Superintendent, Greg Peters said. “We located a pair of pants at the rear of the house and also recovered a firearm.” The 38-year-old man told police early on that he had been chased and was looking for somewhere safe. A 54-year-old woman was inside the home when the man went to go inside, and quickly escaped the residence fearing for her safety.

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Youth Team Leader Pete Carney, with Community Development workers Francis Zammit and TeRina Tarawa larger part of the community.” An Open Day will be held in October allowing the community to have their chance to voice what they would like to see at the community centre. Community Junction Inc currently run their youth drop-in program on Tuesday afternoons from 3pm and their senior social group on Thursday mornings from 10am. The Open Day will be held on October 3 at the new centre at 30 Jensen Street, Colyton.

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Council supported the early rollout in a number of ways including: • Finding suitable temporary premises in Henry Street Penrith to meet the July 1 start date. • Providing meeting space and venues for information sessions about the NDIS • Organising, along with Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains Councils a forum for local service providers to assist them prepare for the introduction of the NDIS • Supporting the organisers of the PossABLE IDEAS Expo at the Panthers Pavilion which will provide information to families of children with a disability, carers and young people with a disability. The possible IDEAS Expo starts today at Panthers while on Thursday, August 13 there will be free information sessions conducted by the Department of Family and Community Services.

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Photo: World Surf League Penrith-born Mick Fanning has spoken about his remarkable encounter with a shark while surfing at an event in South Africa earlier this week. The lifelong Penrith Panthers fan gained worldwide attention after surviving the incredible attack on Monday. “It was so close,” Fanning said. “I haven’t got a scratch on me... it’s more of an emotional, mental sort of trauma right now.” Fanning said he was trying to put his board inbetween himself and the shark during the frightening attack. He had nothing but praise for those who worked to rescue him, and said his survival was a “miracle”. “Someone was looking out for me. To walk away from a shark attack without a scratch on you is a miracle really,” he said. Fanning said it’s unlikely the incident will deter him from continuing his career in the water. “I’m sure I’ll go surfing... surfing has given me so much. It’s something I do to clear my mind, it gives me peace, I’m sure I’ll go back out,” he said.

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hile donations come pouring in for our local charities, Penrith Councillor Michelle Tormey is asking the community to consider options aside from overflowing donation bins. Cr Tormey said too often, attempts to donate items are foiled by overflowing bins, and the items are dropped on the ground next to them. “It’s not attractive to see the items that are left on the side of bins, and they can end up unusable,” she said. Cr Tormey suggested other ways of recycling of unwanted items of clothing or furniture, to avoid a cost to not-forprofit organisations to dispose of excessive or damaged goods. “If there is something too big to fit in, there are great websites that you can swap or sell items on,” she said. Peter Lombardo, Acting National Manager for Recycling at The Smith Family, said the 25 bins across the Penrith LGA are serviced regularly. “Penrith bins, specifically, are mostly serviced daily although some are serviced four to five times a week,” he said. “Every effort is made to empty the clothing bins on a regular basis to reduce

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items at our clothing bins creates approximately $1 million per year in unnecessary expense for The Smith Family,” he said. “This ultimately reduces the support we can provide to the community.” The Smith Family is working with councils, landlords, rangers and government authorities to ensure bins are used appropriately and emptied regularly.

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Council is currently in negotiation with developers and planners for the long awaited Tench Avenue alfresco dining precinct. Warwick Stimson, from Stimson and Baker Planning, said negotiations will require some modification to the design which is a normal part of the development assessment process. “I think it will still take a while – it is a reasonable project that we want to get right and it is good that Council is working with us on it,” he said. The original development application submitted to Council by two local brothers in

April was for eight to 10 restaurants adjoining the existing Coffee Club at Nepean River. The project is expected to stimulate activity along the river, in conjunction with Council’s 2013 ‘Our River Masterplan’. Popular multicultural event Spicy Penrith is heating up the city again on Saturday, August 8. The event goes from 6pm to 10pm at St Marys Memorial Hall, and will feature incredible costumes, culture and exotic foods, and dance and musical performances. Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said the event celebrates the diversity of the sub continental culture and builds stronger bonds and connections among the small emerging community. Tickets include a meal, and can be purchased by calling 0466 382 859, costing adults $20, and under 16-yearold children $15. Council and Penrith City Library are celebrating Penrith’s past, through a new historical booklet ‘Treasures of Penrith’s Past Exhibition’. The booklet is in line with the city’s bicentenary and is an informative guide to the history exhibition on display at the library until September. It explains items like a clay brick and a silver trowel that are currently on display, to help the community learn.

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ver a third of Bob Baines’ life has been spent volunteering with the Emu Plains Lions Club, and he has marked his silver anniversary in typical fashion. After 25 years of what the Lions Club calls “extraordinary service”, Mr Baines celebrated alongside his club members spinning the chocolate wheel at Westfield Penrith. Emu Plains Lions Club President, Ian West, described the 69-year-old as selfless, unassuming and hardworking.

“Bob is the epitome of what I think a volunteer is... always willing to help without seeking glory or headlines,” he said. Mr Baines is well respected by his peers with club veteran John Choma describing him as a valuable member who is always willing to put his hand up to support activities and projects. “Bob has served as president for three terms, secretary for two terms and been a member on most committees within our club,” he said. “Bob’s service to the community is also evident with his involvement with the Penrith Community Kitchen.”

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Bible should guide the way on same sex marriage issue We are very concerned that the Federal Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott has no convictions regarding the very serious matter of marriage equality (Majority support same sex marriage, Western Weekender July 17). Ms Scott stated that if a free vote is held, her vote on marriage equality will reflect the community’s views. The Bible tells us that same sex marriage is wrong. “Thou salt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination” Leviticus 18:22. Therefore, even if the ‘majority’ of the community want something that is wrong, it is the leader’s responsibility to lead and we have the Bible to guide us in what is right. GREG AND AMANDA TAN, NORTH ST MARYS

Emus must survive for the sake of rugby union in the west Your editorial of July 17 is spot on (Editor’s Desk, Western Weekender July 17). Everything must be done to ensure the future of the Emus Rugby Union Club. I know that they are going through a really tough period at the present time but their players, officials and supporters have been rock-solid in their support for the club, with many doing so on a truly voluntary basis. The Penrith region has a population that is more than capable of having the Emus

as an integral part of our sporting culture. The coach is quite correct in saying that the Emus’ player talent has been bled dry over recent years by the more recognisable clubs, predominately located in the eastern suburbs. Now there is some talk about regarding a merger with Parramatta (to be based at Blacktown?) or a team from Campbelltown (to be based where?). This must not be allowed to happen. Where is the support that should be coming from Penrith Council? What about the boffins who run the game? They have been non-committal on this issue. Come on Penrith – get behind the Emus and fight for their future, right here, in Penrith. KEITH EVERETT, VIA EMAIL

Cut the booze when making important decisions Councillor Marcus Cornish is spot on in regards to alcohol on Council meeting nights (Councillor’s sobering request, Western Weekender July 3). These Councillors are supported to be guardians of a modern city, this is impossible while affected by alcohol. I suspect we have already seen the results of this with mosques and prayer halls being approved, in preference to private dwellings on acreage under Penrith Council. This has been a problem for years, with some residents moving due to Council. PHILLIP ADAMS, LLANDILO

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etting our kids active from a young age is the aim of a $100 million program launched at Werrington Public School on Monday. Minister for Health and Sport Sussan Ley, Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott and sporting representatives launched Sporting Schools, a program that Ms Ley said will get kids active earlier. “It’s a really serious and genuine commitment to get kids off the couch and away from the screens as early as possible,” she said. Ms Ley said 4,000 primary schools are already registered with Sporting Schools, and hopes to involve as many schools as possible around Australia. “We want the 5,400 primary schools in Australia and the 850,000 kids to be participating in Sporting Schools by the time the program concludes in 2017,” she said. With the grant, schools can choose what sports they participate in, buy the equipment and get access to a coach to ensure the right level of training at the right time. Ms Scott said 18 schools in the Lindsay electorate have already signed up to the

NRL legend Nathan Hindmarsh played football with local Werrington Public School students for the launch of the Sporting Schools program. Photo: Megan Dunn

two-and-a-half-year program that will help young boys and girls play the sports they want. NRL’s General Manager for League Integration and Development, Andrew Hill, said the NRL wants to see more kids playing sport, and has developed an NRL program within Sporting Schools. “We want to help parents and schools build important habits into our boys and girls so that the next generation avoids the significant health issues facing society,” he said. “As part of the Sporting Schools initiative, the NRL has developed a new program, Play NRL, aimed at children as a non-competitive program that focuses on fun and participation.” CEO of the Australian Sports Commission, Simon Hollingsworth said Sporting Schools hopes to develop a love for a wide range of sports in children from a young age. “The great thing about the program is that it offers a diverse array of choice,” he said. “I understand one of the first sports Werrington will do through the program is rugby league, but there’s going to be lots of opportunities to do lots of other sports as well.”

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EDUCATION WEEK FEATURE

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Special visit gives students an important insight into Korean life tudents learning Korean as a language at Emmaus Catholic College in Kemps Creek were lucky enough to have a visit from the Korean Consulate-General in this week’s class. On Wednesday, some 25 students were introduced to Consulate-General WhieJin Lee and were presented with Korean presents, a real treat for the students. “I think the children were really looking forward to the presents,” Korean teacher, Yunwoo-Kyle Jung said. “He also brought a Korean lunch which most of the students wouldn’t have seen before, giving them a good insight into Korean culture.”

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The Consulate-General is a representative of the Korean government, who also visited the school last year. Up until last year, Emmaus Catholic College was the only school in the west running a Korean language program, Mr Jung said. “We’re the only Catholic school right now voluntarily running Korean,” he said. “It really benefits the students as it isn’t a popular language but it can really help them later in life when they have to deal with Koreans, like so many of us do now.” Call the school on 9670 4588.

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ember for Penrith, Stuart Ayres has called on local organisations to apply for funding under the next round of the Youth Opportunities Program. The NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities Program provides grants to organisations to deliver youth-led and youth-driven community projects that have a positive development focus. Up to $1 million will be awarded to projects that engage young people to lead and increase community participation. Mr Ayres said that the NSW Government is encouraging organisations and community groups to submit projects aimed at empowering and increasing the confidence of young people across the state to reach their full potential. “This is the NSW Government supporting grass-roots projects focused on making a positive difference to the lives of many young people including those from Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, disadvantaged youth and those with a disability,” Mr Ayres said. Since the Youth Opportunities

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program launched in 2012 almost $6 million has been granted to more than 85 youth development projects. Information relating to the program guidelines, the application process and dates for the workshops are available at www.youth.nsw.gov.au. The online application process opens on Monday, July 27 and closes at 5pm on Monday, August 31. Incorporated non-government organisations and local government are eligible to apply for Youth Opportunities funding. Successful applicants will use a range of strategies to support and engage young people.

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Nagle College, Blacktown South - ‘50 Years In the Making’ Nagle College was built on the present site in 1964 and this year we will celebrate our 50th Anniversary in November. A small group of Presentation Sisters, under the leadership of Sr Mary Alphonsus Thearle, founded Nagle Girls’ High School (now Nagle College). The school takes its name from the founding member of the Presentation Sisters, Nano Nagle. The school opened in 1965, comprising two classes each of Years 7 to 9 and one class of Year 10 students. The school was surrounded by bushland, and the grounds and buildings had to be expanded to cope with the rapid growth in the area. In the ensuing years the school added necessary buildings and enlarged recreation areas, as the student population continued to grow. In 1993 the Presentation Sisters withdrew from Nagle College and the first lay principal was employed. A major rebuilding program commenced at this time, and in 1999 Nagle College enrolled its first Year 11 cohort. The philosophy of the Presentation Sisters, ‘In Deed Not Word’, is still the cornerstone of all that is taught and practised at Nagle, and the college maintains a close relationship with the Sisters. Today’s Nagle College is a modern, well-equipped secondary school, serving a multicultural community. It enjoys an enviable reputation in the area for achieving outstanding HSC results and for its role in supporting the wider Blacktown community. Nagle College Anniversary celebrations Saturday, November 21: There will be a three course dinner, with drinks and entertainment at the Novotel Sydney Norwest, Baulkham Hills, from 6pm to 11pm. The cost is $115.00 per person. (Novotel accommodation is available, if required at a discounted rate of $110.00 per room. Reservations to be made with Novotel Sydney Norwest direct, tel: 9634 9634, mention “Nagle College”.) Sunday, November 22: There will be an open day at Nagle College, commencing with brunch at 11am, memorabilia displays and concluding with a celebration Mass at 2pm. Bookings for these two events can be made through www.trybooking.com (Select ‘Buy Tickets’, enter ‘Nagle’ in the search box, click on the link for the event you want to book and then follow the online prompts.) More details are available on the Nagle College website: www.nagleblacktown.catholic.edu.au, Facebook and Instagram. For further enquiries please contact Mary Fairhurst, on 02 88874501 or at nagleevents@parra.catholic.edu.au

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McCarthy Offers: ■ The opportunity to achieve academic excellence across all years ■ A diverse Board of Studies curriculum to meet student’s subject choices ■ Vocational and TAFE programmes in the senior school ■ Trade opportunities in the TTC for senior school ■ A highly qualiﬁed and experienced staff ■ A strong sense of school spirit and community service ■ A technology rich environment For further information on enrolment procedures please contact the College Enrolment Officer 75 Mackellar Street, Emu Plains NSW 2750 Phone: 4735 3211 Fax: 4735 6249 Email: mccarthy@parra.catholic.edu.au Website: www.mccarthyemuplains.catholic.edu.au

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enrith MP Stuart Ayres has welcomed the launch of a major new investment which will enable some of the best local public primary school teachers to mentor and coach other teachers, improving the results of students. The $224 million Quality Teaching, Successful Students package begins this term and will benefit 15 schools in Penrith. “It’s great to see schools in Penrith benefit from this key election commitment. Improving the skills of our teachers will help students achieve better results,” Mr Ayres said. “Expert educators have knowledge and skills that are even more valu-

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es folks, many of us are unbalanced. It seems that many of us think that if something is good then a lot of it must be better. Scientists publish a paper saying that a vitamin or mineral or an amino acid has a new benefit and people jump on the band wagon and take lots in isolation. As the Ancient Greeks said; “Moderation in all things” (maybe if they had stuck to that saying they wouldn’t have the financial problems they have – but that is for a political column). We need balance in our lives and especially in our diet. For example researchers found that Creatinine was useful for building muscle so young fellows keen to look like Mr Universe and impress the girls started taking the stuff in bucket loads. Certainly muscle is built but also we now know that taking excessive amounts of Creatinine long term increases the risk of hormonal cancer – especially testicular cancer – tenfold. Vitamin E is another example. D-alpha tocopherol, what everyone knows as vitamin E, can cause health issues taken as an isolate and most vitamin E supplements use this form. However there are eight vitamin E’s in the spectrum and if you have all the tocopherols and the tocotrienols mixed as they are in nature, then you get all the benefits but none of the drawbacks. As always a balanced approach to diet and supplementation is vital to good health. Don’t take things for granted and remember, what you read on the label is actually marketing not nutrition advice.

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Diabetes is out of control in local area ue to obesity and lifestyle factors it’s predicted that 25 per cent of the Australian population are at serious risk of developing diabetes. People living with diabetes can’t sustain healthy levels of glucose in their blood. Glucose is a form of sugar which is the main source of energy for our bodies; for our bodies to work

properly we need to convert glucose (sugar) from food into energy. Unhealthy levels of glucose in the blood can lead to long-term and short-term health complications. Diabetes can be managed well, but the potential complications are the same for type 1 and type 2 diabetes including heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, limb amputation, depression, anxiety and blindness.

Diabetes is the most commonly diagnosed medical condition in Australia today with over 280 people diagnosed every day across the country and affecting over 1.7 million Australians. “We now estimate eight per cent of the local population in Nepean, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury LGAs, has diabetes today. This equals 25,440 living in the local area

with diabetes,” said Brad Marney, Nurse Unit Manager Nepean Diabetes Service. Changes to lifestyle factors are an important way to curb the rise of diabetes. Make Healthy Normal is a NSW Health initiative that provides information about the importance that positive food and exercise habits play in being healthy and making being healthy your normal. Visit www.makehealthynormal. nsw.gov.au/whats-healthy for more information. “Another major concern at this time of year is when people with diabetes get the flu. Influenza can play chaos with their blood glucose levels and they may become extremely ill with severe respiratory infections,” said Mr Marney. Mr Marney and his team recommend that people with diabetes get a flu vaccination each year and see their local doctor for regular check-ups and diabetes control. Even though the flu season has started already, it is not too late to get a flu shot for this year. “Unfortunately diabetes, and many auto-immune diseases, cannot be cured at present but they can be successfully managed,” he said. “Working with your local GP and/ or specialist with a management plan is the best way to ensure you stay well this winter.” It’s never too late to tackle your diabetes issues and concerns.

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28 f running and yoga are the foundation of your fitness plan and you arenâ€™t seeing the results you want, it may be time for a change. Lifting weights gives you an edge over belly fat, stress, heart disease, and cancer â€“ and itâ€™s also the single most effective way to look hot in a bikini. Yet somehow women are still hesitant: only about a fifth of females strength train two or more times a week. Here are a few important reasons why you shouldnâ€™t live another day without hitting the weights. It builds muscle and burns fat With enough time and training, you will notice visible muscle tone and definition. Higher intensity lifting and metabolic training also stimulate lipolysis (fat breakdown and release) and increase the bodyâ€™s metabolism long after training is finished. Also more muscle and less fat means that youâ€™ll burn more calories at work, on the couch, and while youâ€™re sleeping. Create the curves As you build muscle, your body begins to take an hourglass shape. Though cardio exercise can help you lose weight, that weight comes in the form of both fat and muscle tissue. If youâ€™re losing both fat and muscle, you can lose those curves as well. Strength training can help create and sustain those feminine curves. You will reduce your risk of Diabetes, fight Heart Disease and Osteoporosis Weight training has been proven to improve your cholesterol profile, blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Strength training is

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sthma can happen at any stage of life, but is particularly common in children and the elderly. It is a condition that causes sensitivity in the lungs. The common symptoms of asthma are: coughing, mucus, tight chest and shortness of breath. Certain triggers can cause the airways to narrow, which makes it hard to breathe. Some examples of triggers are: colds, exercise, pollens, mould, food, fur, dust, smoke, and some medication. It is hard to work out which triggers affect people. Medications There are two types: preventers and relievers. Relievers: The main ones are ventolin, asmol and bricanyl. These are designed to ‘relieve’ your symptoms during an asthma attack. If you regularly use a reliever more than three times a week then you need to speak to your GP. The GP will assess if you need to use a preventer. Preventers: These are to be used daily to ‘prevent’ an asthma attack. They reduce the amount and severity of asthma attacks. Spacers should be used wherever possible with preventers and relievers. They increase the amount of medication going to the lungs. What you can do 1. Speak to your GP and organise an asthma management plan. The plan should include a four part asthma emergency guide. 2. Monitor your asthma – use a peak flow meter to keep track of your lungs. It will often pick up an asthma

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n “The ZONE”. An altered state of mind. A state that can be trained. A state that all the greats learn to access. Greats like Jack Niclaus, Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordon. They all learned to access the inner mind and the key used was hypnosis. But why? Because, the conscious works at 200 bits per second with a speed of impulse of 125mph while the subconscious works at 400 billion bits per second and a speed of impulse of 100,000mph. In other words the conscious mind is at least half a second behind the subconscious and some studies have shown that the subconscious can

anticipate a move up to seven seconds ahead. Or to put it simply, no matter how good you think you are if you are operating consciously then you are performing way below your true potential. A famous study took a group of elite athletes and split them into four teams. For the term of the study Team 1 did 100 per cent physical training, Team 2 did 75 per cent physical training and 25 per cent visualisation, Team 3 did 50 per cent physical training and 50 per cent visualisation and Team 4 did only 25 per cent physical training and 75 per cent visualisation.

The results were surprising. Team 4 performed significantly better than Team 3. Team 3 did better than Team 2 and Team 2 did better than Team 1. Visualisation and mind training is so much more important than most athletes realise. I have worked with golfers, footballers, boxers, drivers etc, and all showed significant improvement when they learned the correct mental techniques. How would it feel to take your game to the next level? Imagine being the player you always dreamed of being. Whether your game is sport, art, music or business, raise your game to another level with hypnosis.

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he finals hopes of both Penrith and Canberra go on the line this Sunday afternoon at Pepper Stadium with both sides suffering crucial, albeit very different losses last weekend. The Raiders slipped to 10th spot on the ladder after losing 21-20 to Cronulla in Golden Point, while the Panthers were totally outclassed by Melbourne 52-10 at AAMI Park. Both sides sit on 18 competition points and a loss would almost certainly have only die hard fans believing that their team could make the top eight. The Panthers will wear their old brown and white strip on Sunday and this game certainly has a heritage feeling about it with Penrith and Canberra both seemingly on the rise and on the verge of reigniting some of those great battles that took place in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Penrith’s most significant problem at the moment is its backline. If injuries hadn’t played their part, the Panthers would have gone into last weekend’s clash against Melbourne with Matt Moylan, Josh Mansour, Dean Whare, Jamal Idris and David Simmons in the backline – a formidable line-up – but instead coach Ivan Cleary was forced to field a backline that read Will Smith, Waqa Blake, Dean Whare, Isaah Yeo and Robert Jennings. No offence to any of those players who filled in under trying circumstances, but you’re never going to win football games against a quality opposition with that backline (maybe one day, but not now). Most Penrith fans expected Melbourne to be too good last weekend, but it was the way the Panthers lost that is of most concern. They missed 42 tackles compared to Melbourne’s 14, completed just 69 per cent of their sets compared to Melbourne’s 82 per cent and had 39 per cent of possession, which was largely their own doing. The Panthers are playing without confi-

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The statistics are not surprising given the nature of the loss, but they’re somewhat damning. The Panthers are fielding an extremely inexperienced backline, have halves that are not creating enough chances and forwards who aren’t making enough metres to lay the platform for points. It is a recipe for disaster. This weekend’s clash is a real test of guts and pride for Penrith. We’ll find out on Sunday afternoon whether the Panthers have simply put the cue in the rack and are desperately chasing a much-needed off-season, or if they believe that they can still do something in this competition and find the form that they discovered last year during a similar injury crisis. I’m tipping Penrith, without much confidence, purely because I don’t think they could possibly be as bad as they were against Melbourne and at home, the Panthers tend to be a much better side. Truth be told, anything could happen.

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Friday night that international centre Dean Whare was on Manly’s radar for a possible return next season. Reporter Brent Read broke the news on Triple M but from what I understand, the Panthers won’t be letting Whare walk out the door.

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the remaining players they have offcontract at the end of the season. Sam Anderson, Adam Docker, Isaac John, Sika Manu, Ben Murdoch-Masila, David Simmons and Will Smith will all probably be looking for new clubs. Simmons may be a chance of securing a contract if he decides to play on while Murdoch-Masila is the other possibility – but injuries have

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won’t require surgery on his punctured lung, but he remains out of Penrith’s first grade team indefinitely. The 19-year-old was released from hospital on Sunday and was at Panthers HQ on Monday.

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11 home games at Pepper Stadium this year but I’m told there will definitely only be 10 matches next year, with one game in Bathurst and the other likely to be in Christchurch. A deal to take this weekend’s clash between Penrith and Canberra to Christchurch fell over earlier this year. The Panthers have also fielded offers from other regional areas, including Mudgee, who are keen to see NRL football. However, the Panthers are keen to ensure that any regional match is not just a “fly in, fly out” affair and has adequate support, coaching clinics and a true partnership behind it.

» Spotted: Phil ‘Gus’ Gould dining at Hux Grill in Penrith last week.

» There’s some talk doing the rounds that the Panthers are speaking with Queensland Cup player Josh Cleeland about a contract next year. The talented 24-yearold five-eighth would most likely be a back-up half if the Panthers did secure his services.

» We all know Panthers boss Phil Gould

and Channel Nine’s legendary commentator Ray Warren share great banter in and out of the commentary box. On Twitter this week, a fan asked Gus if he believed Rabbits would one day join the social media network. “He is flat out making a phone call... no chance,” was the reply from Gus.

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hen I told Jamie Soward on Monday morning that I didn’t want to speak about last Friday night’s game against the Melbourne Storm but instead chat about his passion for all things Boston, his face instantly lit up. After going from interview to interview reliving his side’s devastating 42-point loss, the Panthers five-eighth was chomping at the bit to talk about something completely different – even if it was just for five measly minutes. If you follow Soward on social media, you’ll know by his posts that he’s a lover of American sport and, in particular, teams residing out of Boston, Massachusetts. Soward is so Boston-obsessed that he’ll often end his tweets or Instagram posts with the hashtags #33 (the jersey number of Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird) or #617 (Boston’s area code). But how did this boy from country NSW become so passionate about a city they call ‘Beantown’? “My stepdad is a massive Boston Celtics fan… and because I grew up as a lover of

basketball, they quickly became my main team too,” Soward told Extra Time. “I reckon Boston would be a mad place to live and the Celtics are a massive passion of mine. I also don’t mind the Boston Red Sox (baseball) and watching the Boston Bruins in the ice hockey too. “I just love escaping the NRL and immersing myself into something different.” The 30-year-old is such an aficionado on the 17-time NBA champions, that he talks about the Celtics like Penrith supporters talk about the Panthers. “I know what’s going on with our (Celtics) draft picks and that we’ve got a really young squad with a good young coach in Brad Stevens from Butler University – he’s going to be good for the franchise and that’s why we’ve signed him for so long,” Soward expertly said. But perhaps Soward’s biggest connection with the city of Boston is the one he has with NBA Hall of Famer and Celtics legend Larry Bird – whom in the 1980s, completely dominated the game. “My stepdad taught me a lot about Larry Bird, he was this white guy in an African American league who came in and really changed the game,” Soward explained. “His hustle, his aggressiveness, his refusing to lose was something I really

admired about him. Larry also had a similar upbringing to me, he lost his dad at an early age, so I can relate to that. “His jersey number, ‘33’, became my favourite number, which works out well because I get to wear ‘6’, so I always tell people that three plus three is six. I just love Larry and I think he’s a fantastic role model.” While Soward is yet to visit his favourite American city, he says a trip to Boston is well and truly on the cards, and he may even stick around for more than just a holiday. “They’ve got a small league team over there, the Boston Thirteens, so we’ll have to see what happens one day,” he laughed.

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PANTHERS BACK ON TOP OF THE TABLE AHEAD OF DESPERATE BATTLE OF THE BIG CATS LOOMS TOP FOUR CLASH WITH CANBERRA ON SUNDAY AFTER PANTHERS LOSE THREE IN A ROW The Penrith Panthers are back as sole leaders of the Holden Cup competition after they defeated the Melbourne Storm 28-14 to record their third straight win. The Panthers came into last Friday night’s clash at AAMI Park looking a little different than usual with coach Cameron Ciraldo handing Jake Ennis, Jarome Laui and Reed Izzard their Holden Cup debuts while centre Brent Naden and prop Oliver Clark received late call-ups to Penrith’s NSW Cup side. Thomson Tuigamala was also missing for the clash after picking up an ankle injury during the captain’s run. Melbourne drew first blood to lead 4-0 after just four minutes before the Panthers levelled things up in the 12th, courtesy of a great try to debutant winger Jarome Laui. Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary slotted over the extras to put the visitors ahead 6-4. Nothing much happened for the ensuing 23 minutes before the Panthers finally found a way over through Dylan Fuad. Cleary once again converted the try to put the Panthers up 12-4 at the half-time break. When the teams hit the field for the

second half, it was the Storm who capitalised first, with John Filipo strolling over. With the Panthers in front by just two, it was time for Tyrone May to get to work. The back-rower managed to burrow his way over the line to extend Penrith’s lead. Once again, Cleary was too good with the boot, putting Penrith up 18-10. The son of first grade coach Ivan Cleary got himself a try moments later after he put through a hopeful kick before perfectly positioning himself to capitalise after Melbourne’s winger spilt the ball. Cleary converted his own fourpointer to push Penrith’s lead to 24-10. The Storm were the next to score, proving they had some fight left in them but the Panthers iced the win with five minutes to go after Christian Crichton powered his way over in the left-hand corner. The 28-14 victory sees the Panthers one-point clear on the Holden Cup ladder with the Cowboys and Broncos chasing hard. This Sunday morning the Panthers return to Pepper Stadium to take on the fourth-placed Canberra Raiders for the first time this season.

Penrith’s 24-10 loss to the CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs at Belmore on Saturday has seen the defending premiers slump to third on for and against on the back of three successive losses, as their run into the finals continues to stutter on the back of a worsening club-wide injury crisis. That injury crisis provided NSW Cup debuts for Brent Naden (fullback) and Oliver Clark (prop – bench) while Stanley Waqa and Daniel Foster were called up from Ron Massey Cup sides Blacktown and Windsor respectively for their first games of the season. Penrith led 10-8 at half-time through tries to Malakai Watene-Zelezniak and Tupou Sopoaga, both resulting from sublime passes provided by Isaac John inside the Bulldogs 20m zone. That lead was maintained deep into the second half despite running into a stiff wind as the Bulldogs bumbled and fumbled their way through much of the half with numerous errors. But once their big forward pack started to execute their second phase play, the Bulldogs proved too much for a leg weary Panthers outfit that struggled for territorial advantage, scoring three unanswered tries late in the game to run out deserved

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Multitasking may be doing you more harm than good

Measuring the success of your marketing campaigns

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Michael Todd // Small Biz Connect Advisor Penrith Valley BEC

re you a multitasker? Have you deluded yourself into believing that it is an efficient way to work? Multitasking has been proven to be an ineffective way to operate, despite the short term benefits you might appear to be receiving. It may appear that doing two (or more) things at once is a good use of time – doing just one thing can seem almost frivolous in our fast paced society! But according to research, “Each time we move from [one task to another] … there is a stop/start process that goes on in the brain… rather than saving time, it costs time… it’s less efficient, we make more mistakes, and over time it can be energy sapping.” (www.psychologytoday.com). Alternatively, doing things in batches saves the most time: send your emails all at once, write and schedule your social media posts at the same time. Because each task requires a specific mindset, once you are in that ‘space’ it is easier to stay there and get the task finished. Doing things in batches also reduces

the risk of errors. By multitasking, you may forget an important element during the time you switched tasks, or you can overwhelm your brain so that it isn’t thinking as clearly as it would when focused on one task. Physically, multitasking can be also be bad for your health. In a research project focusing on employees who had continual access to work emails, it was found that they stayed in a constant state of ‘high alert’ and had higher heart rates. Continually interrupting tasks or being distracted can also affect short term memory. And this last reason not to multitask is a big motivator for me: it can reduce our ability to think creatively. With so much going on in our heads when we multitask, we are constantly using up our ‘working memory’ (or brain storage), making it much harder to be spontaneous and dream. So give your head and body a break! Reduce, or even eliminate, multitasking and start seeing the benefits. See you next week!

arketing is often not totally planned. There are off the cuff or last minute sales or specials that are taken advantage of which seem like a good idea and value for money, but how many of your marketing spends do you track and justify? When marketing budgets are tight, your marketing needs to work harder and smarter than ever. Evaluating your activities doesn’t have to be expensive and it can save you money in the long-term. Do you know which of your marketing efforts are the most effective? The key to making good marketing decisions is measurement. There are many strategies and services that can help you. Some examples include using: • Coupon codes. Using coupon codes is one of the easiest methods for tracking the success of promotions. Once a promotion is over, you simply add up the total sales associated with a coupon code. If you assign a different code for each promotion, you will be able to compare the results and identify which promotions were the most effective in driving sales. • Use your website analytics. A lot of

marketing activity is designed to drive customers to your website so you should analyse your website statistics on a regular basis. You need to know how many people are visiting your site, what pages they are looking at and when. Timing is everything. If you are doing some advertising, for example, you can see by the timing of visitors whether it has sparked an increase in website traffic. • Unique website URLs. It can be difficult to tell which campaign drove the most traffic to your website. One way around this is to create a unique URL (website address) for each of your campaigns. The unique URL will automatically forward customers to your company’s website. • Ask customers how they found you. Always ask customers where they heard about you. Also try to get what it is that triggered their interest. • Call tracking. Call tracking attaches unique phone numbers to each of your marketing efforts. When customers call the number, it will automatically forward to your company’s number.

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Music with a message KATE REID @kate_reid6

hen a young Troy CassarDaley was learning a b o u t the 1965 Freedom Ride, and the history behind the event, he was surprised to find out that up until the early 60s, his grandparents had not had the right to vote.

Born to an Aboriginal mother and a Maltese-Australian father, Troy used the inequality his family members, and many others like them, were subjected to as inspiration for his most recent album, ‘Freedom Ride’. As it has been throughout most of his career, Troy’s goal is to bring to light important Australian stories, including the Freedom Ride which saw students from the University of Sydney and Aboriginal activist Charles Perkins touring through western New South Wales towns to expose the racial discrimination experienced by Aboriginal people. “I’ve strived for equality all my life through music,” Troy said.

“I’ve strived for equality all my life through music”

“I try to bring people together and that’s part and parcel of what I think ‘Freedom Ride’ is all about.” To mark the recent 50 year anniversary of this historic event, Troy and singer/ songwriter Paul Kelly, who co-wrote the track, joined original Riders and university students on a re-enactment of the Freedom Ride tour, which took them to Dubbo, Walgett, Moree and Kempsey before finishing up at Sydney University. It’s been half a century since the Freedom Ride and while things have improved for the Aboriginal community, Troy recognises there’s still more work to be done. “I think we’ve definitely come a long way and there’s still a ways to go,” he said. “I mean it’s not just about equality, but also some gaps that need closing. “The more you talk about it the more that people can think about how we can actually fix the problems.” Along with the track ‘Freedom Ride’, the album features a collection of stories that Troy gathered while touring with Adam Harvey on their ‘The Great Country Songbook’ tour. “Because we were playing covers it gave me a bit more time to collect the yarns and sit and actually talk with people a bit better,” Troy said. “I think that was the difference between this record and other ones I’ve done, is that I actually had some really good creative time. “Then I had a chance to put all those little ideas together and try and get the best 12 stories that deserved a jersey on the team.” One of the stories that was included on the ‘Freedom Ride’ team is the track ‘Two Weeks On, Two Weeks Off’ which explores the life of a FIFO (fly in, fly out) mine worker and features Aussie legend Jimmy Barnes on vocals. The pair have been friends for a long time, though Troy admits that their first meeting was an intimidating experience. “I was the kid at the front row of the concerts screaming out for ‘Khe Sanh’,” he laughed. During the writing progress for the track, Troy could tell something was missing, namely that distinct Barnsey sound. “When he heard it he called me straight back and he said ‘it’s a wonderful song, I’d really like to be a part of this’. He said ‘in fact it actually sounds a bit like a Chisel song’,” Troy laughed. “That was sort of half of the reasoning for picking him, to get that credibility of that working man stuff on there as well.” Troy’s ‘Freedom Ride’ tour will include a stop off at Rooty Hill RSL, giving fans the chance to hear the tracks from one of his most successful albums to date. “It’s a big draw for us to get out to western Sydney because a lot of people out there just absolutely adore country music and that’s what we love,” he said. Troy Cassar-Daley is one of Australian country music’s biggest stars and the gig is expected to attract a huge audience. Troy Cassar-Daley will be performing at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, August 8 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 for children, $35 for members and $75 for a VIP meet and greet experience. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.rootyhillrsl. com.au or call 9625 5500.

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Connecting with the spirit world in Penrith KATE REID @kate_reid6

sychic medium Ezio De Angelis will be appearing at the Evan Theatre this August, giving audiences the chance to connect with the spirit world. Ezio De Angelis is one of Australia’s most well known mediums and was voted The Australian Psychic of the Year in 2012. He has appeared on radio stations Mix FM, Triple M and 2Day FM as well as Australian TV series ‘The One’ and, along with wife Michelle De Angelis, is the co-author of Postcards from the Other Side – True Stories of the Afterlife. Ezio has performed for thousands of people, giving audience members the chance to connect with family and friends who have passed on. For Ezio, the work he does is more about bringing comfort to families and

individuals than it is about entertainment. “My goal is to demystify the Afterlife,” Ezio said. “I want to break down the barriers of fear, show people that our loved ones in the spirit world are never more than a thought away.” Ezio De Angelis will be appearing at the Evan Theatre on Friday, August 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $35. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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Little Pablo by Bruce McGuiggan

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New talent arrives

enrith is a breeding ground for new musical talent and come Sunday, August 2, some of our finest young string players will be on show at the Joan alongside the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Penrith Symphony Orchestra. The first Penrith Strings concert will see 27 young musicians and their tutors in a performance of music from Dvorak’s Serenade for Strings, Josef Strauss’ Pizzicato Polka, Grieg’s Holberg Suite and a Concerta Grosso by Handel. Penrith Strings formed in early 2015 and is an orchestral training program which partners young string players with experienced musicians from both orchestras.

The group will be involved in a three day intensive residency led by American violinist and teacher Sharon Roffmann before their first public performance on the Joan stage. As well as beautiful music, the concert will feature artworks from local primary students from St Marys North Public School and Penrith Public School, who are both participating in the multi-art form Music and Art program run by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Penrith Strings will be on at the Joan on Sunday, August 2 at 3pm. Tickets are $10-$15. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan. com.au or call 4723 7600. Photo: Heidrun Lohr

Springwood Art Show is back again KATE REID

elebrating art for a good cause is what the annual Springwood Art Show is all about. In its 38th year, the show promotes the work of emerging and established artists and artisans while helping to raise funds to purchase equipment for students at Springwood High School. The show will feature over 400 works from artists from the Blue Mountains and beyond. The works will be on display and available for sale across the three day exhibit. After taking out last year’s ‘Viewers Choice’ award, David Barry Smith will be back as the featured artist for 2015. He will be joined at the show by

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special guest artists and 2014 Archibald Prize Finalists Mathew Lynn and Mick Bales, along with Winter Magic Festival ArtStreet Director Victor Peralta, who will be appearing for an opening night panel Q&A on Friday, August 28 from 7pm. Guests will celebrate the opening in style with a light supper, wine, entertainment and the chance to be the first to see this year’s amazing works. With artisan crafts available for purchase, musical performances and hundreds of beautiful artworks, this is one event you won’t want to miss. The Springwood Art Show will be held on Friday, August 28 from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday, August 29 from 9.30am to 6pm and Sunday, August 30 from 9.30am to 4pm at Springwood High School. Visit www.springwoodartshow.org.au.

Ê Good news for fans of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ with Channel Ten announcing it will return in 2016. Hosts Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown are also heading back to the African jungle along with a new wave of celebrity victims. I can’t wait!

hype, Channel Ten’s ‘The Bachelor Australia’ will finally hit screens this Wednesday, July 29 at 7.30pm. This year’s lucky man is Tasmanian-born entrepreneur Sam Wood, who will no doubt do his best (with the help of producers) to find the woman of his dreams.

Ê Speaking of celebrities, Channel Nine has just announced the cast of the new series of ‘Celebrity Apprentice Australia’. Joining boss Mark Bouris in the boardroom will be: Esther Anderson, Mel Grieg, Gabi Grecko, Gina Liano, Tegan Martin, Sophie Monk, Matt Cooper, Tim Dormer, Geoffrey Edelsten, Blake Garvey, James Mathison and Richard Reid. The series begins in September.

Ê ‘Prison Break’ star Wentworth Miller has spoken for the first time about a possible revival series of the hit TV show. Miller, who played Michael Scofield, said conversations were occurring about a possible return of the show in the near future. Only problem for Miller is that his character was electrocuted to death in the final episode. No doubt producers will want him back, if there’s another series, and will do their best to revive him as well.

Ê Channel Nine’s new cooking contest ‘The Hot Plate’ will premiere this Tuesday, July 28 at 7.30pm. The new series sees local restaurateurs competing for a $100,000 prize while being judged by chef Scott Pickett and restaurant critic Tom Parker Bowles. It will be interesting to see how ‘The Hot Plate’ performs for Nine especially considering it’ll be up against Seven’s new one in ‘Restaurant Revolution’. Ê

After all the promos and

Ê Next month Nat Geo premieres the latest in its look back at the decades with ‘The 2000s’. Revisiting key events in first-person interviews with the game changers, news makers, world leaders and entertainers who left their marks on history, the four part special follows the same wildly successful formula that made hits of its predecessors ‘The 80s’ and ‘The 90s’. ‘The 2000s’ will begin on Saturday, August 29 at 7.30pm.

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SATURDAY, JULY 25 Geoff Bull & the Finer Cuts Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375

Soundbird Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Urban Stone Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Steppin Out Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Joseph Gatehau Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Penny Lane Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 1800 061 991 The Rat Pack from Vegas Venue: Blacktown Workers $35, 8pm 9830 0600 Gary John’s Duo Venue: Dom’s at Panthers Free entry, 8.30pm 1800 061 991

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Rated PG // KATE REID

The title pretty much sums up exactly what this sequel to the 2011 flick ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ is all about. After finding success with his hotel located in Jaipur, India, which offers a place for elderly residents to spend their final years, overly enthusiastic and well intentioned owner Sonny (Dev Patel) decides to expand his venture to include a second location. While trying to secure an investment from an American hotel magnate, Sonny becomes distracted from his impending wedding which causes problems between him and his future wife Sunaina (Tina Desai). The exotic setting combined with a cast of lovable characters makes this a very charming film.

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The sequel sees all the original cast members return, including big name British actors/actresses Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Bill Nighy, along with the addition of Richard Gere as Guy Chambers. It’s great to see a mostly older cast take centre stage. Part of the film’s charm is in its exploration of the idea that life doesn’t stop at a particular age. For these characters there’s still plenty to live for including relationships and new work endeavours. ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ offers just as much enjoyment and laughs as its predecessor. Go see it!

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CINEMA Paper Towns

Rated M // KATE REID

Go Set a Watchman Harper Lee // KATE REID

This is arguably the year’s most anticipated and controversial release. Fans of To Kill A Mockingbird who don’t want their memories of the novel shattered should probably stop reading here. In this new release a 26-year-old Jean Louise Finch, aka Scout, returns home to Maycomb County to find that things have changed. Her father, Atticus Finch, one of literature’s most adored moral figures, has developed racist attitudes towards the African-American community. Go Set A Watchman is an intriguing novel, though fans of the original should read at their own risk.

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‘Paper Towns’ is the latest book to movie adaptation from John Green, author of ‘Fault in Our Stars’. The story centres around high school student Quentin (Nat Wolff) and his mysterious neighbour, and childhood friend, Margo (Cara Delevingne). Late one night Margo appears in Quen-

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tin’s room and invites him on a night of adventure and revenge. But the next morning she’s gone. After finding a series of clues left by Margo, Quentin and his friends, Radar (Justice Smith), Ben (Austin Abrams) and Lacey (Halston Sage), set out on a mission to find her. ‘Paper Towns’ marks the acting debut for British model Cara Delevingne. Though I’m sure there’s many who will question her acting skills, after seeing this film there’s really no question that

Cara has a bright future in the acting world. The film’s plot is charming and gives a bit of a different spin on the typical coming of age story. Ultimately the take away message from the film revolves around the importance of friendship and of forging your own path. ‘Paper Towns’ is a must-see for those who are fans of the teen film genre.

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butter under the skin, on top of the breasts. (see herb butter recipe) 6. Place the chicken breast side up on a trivet in a shallow sided baking dish. 7. Place into the preheated oven on the middle shelf and cook for 20 minutes.

Ingredients • 1 free range Chicken (1.3-1.7kg is ideal) • 50ml of Maggie Beer Verjuice • 50ml of extra virgin olive oil • Sea salt flakes • Cracked black pepper

8. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C, and cook for 20 minutes.

Method 1. Remove the chicken from the fridge approximately two hours prior to roasting, to bring to room temperature.

10. Turn chicken over so the breasts are facing up and cook for 10 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 230ºC 3. Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. 4. Combine 50ml of Verjuice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper (to taste) and brush mixture over the outside of the chicken. 5. Place 5mm wide discs of the herb

Roasted Chicken, using my distinctive herb butter to add a unique, personal touch to the dish. The absolute key to achieving a tender, moist texture is allowing for enough resting time – sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for! I hope you enjoy it just as much as I enjoyed making it. Catch you again very soon!

9. Turn the chicken over so the breasts are facing down and reduce the oven to 120°C and cook for a further 20 minutes.

11. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and rest with the breast facing down for 25 minutes. 12. While the chicken is resting, heat the juice in the bottom of the baking dish. 13. Add two teaspoons of corn flour and whisk until thickened for a tasty gravy. 14. Serve with your favourite seasonal

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People are always asking me what my favourite recipe is from my experience on ‘MasterChef’. And every single time, I answer unwaveringly; Maggie Beer’s Roasted Chicken. I have fond memories of standing in the Masterclass at Maggie’s Farm Shop in the Barossa, as she shared her tips and tricks for cooking the perfect roasted chicken. This is my own spin on Maggie’s

vegetables. Compound Herb Butter Ingredients • 250g of butter (cubed) • 2 sprigs of oregano • 2 sprigs of lemon thyme • 1 tbsp. parsley • 2 cloves of garlic • 15 capers • 2 anchovies (optional) • 1 teaspoon of lemon zest Method 1. Place all ingredients into a blender and combine until smooth. 2. Place four layers of cling wrap (30cm long) on a flat surface. 3. Place the blended butter in the centre and roll. 4. Tie one end into a knot and twist the other to form a cylinder shape and tie at the end. 5. Place in the fridge for at least 45 minutes. 6. Once refrigerated, herb butter will stay fresh for weeks and can be used to complement almost any meal – use your imagination! 7. Enjoy!

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hen it comes to pizza and pasta it doesn’t get much better than Monte’s in Blaxland. Offering a cozy atmosphere and exceptional customer service, Monte’s has been a long time favourite with local diners. The menu features a selection of mouthwatering gourmet pizzas like the Capriciosa with ham and gourmet bacon, marinated artichokes, Spanish onions, olives and mushrooms on a tomato and mozzarella base or the Quattro Formaggi with gorgonzola, double-brie and mozzarella topped with shaved Parmesan. If you’re more of a traditional pizza enthusiast then never fear, Monte’s does all the classics as well! For pasta lovers there’s plenty of delicious options like the Chicken and Pesto which features house-made basil pesto, fresh chicken, pine nuts and feta cheese garnished with fresh asparagus and rocket or the Marinara with a gourmet selection of seasonal seafood garnished with fresh continental parsley, lemon and a touch of chilli. With glowing reviews and decades in the business, Monte’s sure knows how to give diners what they want. Monte’s is located at 5/15A Great Western Highway, Blaxland. For details, visit www.montespizza.com.au. The Weekender has a dinner for two at Monte’s to give away. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘MONTE’S’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, July 29. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/15/00066. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or reception.

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Rams are in the mood to connect with others, as the Full Moon activates your networking zone and you’re keen to communicate with a wide range of creative people, covering an eclectic range of topics. But a budding romance may encounter some turbulence, as an old problem rises to the surface.

LEO

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children of a previous relationship), your de facto/spouse is entitled to your personal belongings and a sum of money determined by statute but must share the rest of your estate with the children of your previous relationship • If you die leaving no de facto/spouse and no children, your parents are entitled to your whole estate There are many more scenarios that affect how your assets are distributed if you die without a will depending on your marital status when you die, whether you have children or if you have a “mixed family”. More and more people are marrying later in life or having multiple marriages which can result in your assets passing to people you do not want them to. The only way to make sure that your assets end up where you want them to is to write a valid will that meets the specific technical requirements of the Succession Act 2006. If you die without a will not only will your assets be distributed in accordance with a sometimes confusing formula, but it will mean more cost and more stress for your family.

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Australians are a generous bunch and we’ve always been quick to help out those in need. But just how much do we really donate to charities? The gift of giving Whether we’re emptying our pockets for street collectors or dipping into our personal finances to aid relief efforts in times of disaster both locally and abroad, it’s fair to say that we’re not afraid of donating our hardearned money for the greater good of society. In fact, Australia is the sixth-most generous country in the world, according to a

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report by the Charities Aid Foundation. The annual study takes a range of factors into account and scores nations based on whether their people have donated money to a charity, volunteered at an organisation or helped a stranger in the last month. Number six is a very respectable position and stands as a testament to Australia’s

giving nature, but back in 2012 we were the most generous country in the world! This slip may have been caused by the fact that leading up to 2012 we were digging deeper into our coffers to support the tragedies that wracked the planet in 2011 – most notably, the Queensland floods, the earthquake in Japan and the typhoon in the Philippines. Combined with a lagging economy in more recent months, perhaps it’s little wonder that we’ve fallen a few spots in the rankings. Australians are socially minded people and we’re not afraid to donate to a good cause. Bigwigs making big donations Nevertheless, we remain a charitable country – and what’s more, the face of philanthropy is changing. While collectively we might be known for our generosity, the one percenters of Australia – those with seven-figure bank accounts – have traditionally been quite guarded with their earnings, preferring to expand their personal wealth rather than pursue more charitable ventures. However, inspired by American social entrepreneurs such as Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates, we’re seeing something of a philanthropic revolution here in Australia.

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the beginning. It also spells out that to deviate, to move away from God’s “Blueprint” for living will have serious consequences. Just as deviating from a building plan will mess up the building so deviating from God’s priorities will mess up our lives. In the Bible Jesus said, “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you

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Panthers v Sharks: Who has the biggest bite? Alicia Poto in action against the Bankstown Bruins. Photo: Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au) NATHAN TAYLOR

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hey may be without their best player for the clash but the Penrith Panthers women’s basketball team are hoping to cause an upset this weekend as the Waratah Championship League playoffs get underway. Australian representative Tahlia Tupaea will be missing from Penrith’s qualifying final against Sutherland this Saturday evening, due to being in Russia for the Women’s Basketball World Championships.

But despite the talented youngster’s absence, Penrith coach Curtis Sardi is confident his side, which finished the regular season in sixth spot, can get the job done against the third-placed Sharks. “We’ve played Sutherland twice this season and beat them on both occasions, mind you Tahlia was part of the line-up both times we played them, which helps, but I think Sutherland are a good matchup for us even without her,” he said. “If we win this weekend and advance to the next round, Tahlia will be available to play as she flies back from Russia early next week.”

Sardi, who was promoted from assistant coach to head coach midway through the season, will be relying on the experience of former Australian Olympic basketballer Alicia Poto. 37-year-old Poto is Penrith’s standout performer every week and is leading the league in a number of statistics including total assists and three pointers made. “It’ll be nice if she drops 30 on Saturday,” Sardi joked. “But in all seriousness, I think everyone needs to pick up the pieces as a team and spread the workload out. If we can play the defensive end, we’ll be OK.

“Sutherland are a tough match-up and have some really good ‘bigs’ as well as girls who can shoot from the perimeter, so it’s going to be tough either way.” Penrith have been decimated with injuries all season, especially in recent weeks, but are expected to welcome back most of their injured bunch for the crucial clash this Saturday. If the Panthers do manage to overcome the Sharks, they’ll advance to the semifinals to battle the awaiting Norths Bears. Tip-off between the Panthers and Sharks is at 5pm this Saturday at Sutherland Basketball Stadium.

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If you think the hits in rugby league are big… wait to you see them on ice” – that’s the message Sydney Bears defender Spencer Austin is sharing ahead of the team’s first televised home game this season. The local Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) club is hoping for a huge crowd at their Penrith Ice Palace home at 5pm on Saturday, August 8 to celebrate its first Fox Sports game of the year. The Bears, who will take on the Melbourne Mustangs in the clash, are still well in playoff contention, with every game as important as the next. 23-year-old Austin said Penrith’s sport loving community should certainly get along to the all-important game and cheer home their local team. “Going to the ice hockey is a great night out,” he declared. “People think the game is fast on television but it’s even faster in real life, and there’s so much stuff you don’t see.” Since their return to the Penrith Ice Palace back in April, Austin said crowds have been building with every game. “We’ve been getting some great crowds, definitely better than other years,” he said. “We’d obviously love to sell out the

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Nightmare season finally over for Emus Pride on the line as Penrith play their final game of the Shute Shield season at Nepean Rugby Park NATHAN TAYLOR

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season of misery and heartache will finally come to an end this Saturday afternoon when the Penrith Emus take on Gordon. The match at Nepean Rugby Park will be the final game of the season for the battling Emus, who will no doubt want to end the year on a high after enduring such a drama-filled few months. “We’re going into this last game against Gordon optimistic and hopefully the boys can give it their all,” Emus coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu said. While the last game of the year for the competition’s last placed team won’t matter to many rugby supporters, it will matter to coach Tu’ipulotu, who will use the game as a final audition for players to prove their worth for next season. “I’ve been watching the boys all year and have a good gauge of who’s who and what’s what and who I need and what I don’t need,” he said. “You want to keep the players who are quality and play at a high level, and this game will give me a good look at who we want back next year.” Last Saturday the struggling Emus

The Emus in action against Southern Districts last weekend. Photo: Nardia Sly backed up their 34-all draw with Parramatta the previous week with a 76-10 thrashing at the hands of Southern Districts. Tu’ipulotu said he was pleased with his side’s performance and attitude in the first

half but was disappointed it fell away not long into the second. “Some of the boys’ commitment in the first half was great but as soon as the second half began, the whole team let themselves down,” he said.

“It was just very disappointing because we were still in the game at half-time but the players probably leaked 40 points in the second, which wasn’t good.” Kick-off between the Emus and Gordon is at 3pm this Saturday, July 25.

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BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers men’s Waratah Championship League side have ended their season on a high, defeating the Bankstown Bruins in overtime last weekend 89-88. Louis Brandt was Penrith’s best player with 18 points and 10 boards. The Panthers finished the year in ninth position with seven wins and 13 losses. BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers women’s Waratah Championship League side have lost their final game of the regular season, thrashed by the Bankstown Bruins 77-56 last weekend. Alicia Poto was Penrith’s standout performer with 14 points and 15 rebounds. The sixth-placed Panthers have qualified for this year’s playoffs and will take on the third-placed Sutherland Sharks at 5pm this Saturday at Sutherland Sports Stadium. The loser out of Penrith and Sutherland will be eliminated while the winner will advance to take on the Norths Bears in next week’s semi-final. ICE HOCKEY: The Penrith Phantoms have won back to back games, defeating the Norwest Emperors 6-5 in the latest round of the Division 1 NSW Ice Hockey competition. “We were leading 4-0 at one stage but

we were short two defencemen and two forwards, so we ran out of steam near the end but still held on for the win,” Phantoms captain George Kozumplik said. To keep their playoff hopes alive, the Phantoms will battle the fourthplaced Newcastle Northstars at 8pm this Sunday at the Penrith Ice Palace. AFL: The Division 2 match between the Penrith Rams and Randwick City Saints was washed out last weekend due to wet fields at Greygums Oval. After a week of sunshine, the sixthplaced Rams will hope to return to action this Saturday afternoon when they take on the fifth-placed North Shore Bombers at Greygums Oval. The game begins at 2.30pm.

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points from the dreaded wooden spoon. Segeyaro said his side are determined to battle their way through adversity, just like Penrith locals do on a day to day basis. “If you’re from Penrith, you know nothing comes easy, but in tough times we have to rally around each other,” he said. “We’re a hardworking bunch and we’ll always work hard, that’s what we do. We’re battlers, blue-collard people, we’ve just got to continue to battle on because as soon as you give up, you get found out very easy.” This Sunday the Panthers will look to get back on track when they return to Pepper Stadium to take on the Canberra Raiders. Segeyaro said the Raiders, who lost in extra time last Saturday to the Cronulla Sharks, are a huge threat this season especially when former Panther Blake Austin is at his dominate best. “Blake’s always had talent, he just never had the opportunity at Penrith to cement a position that he could sustain,” he said. “Blake’s also got his diet down to plan and is looking really good. He’s probably shed a couple of kilos since he was here and I’m really happy for him.” More rugby league: See this week’s edition of Extra Time – centre liftout.

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he smiling face of 10-year-old Josh Farr has been warming the hearts of staff at Tandara Children’s Centre for over five years now. Josh is funny, kind and the life of the party, people can’t help but be drawn to him whenever he’s around. The fact that Josh has cerebral palsy doesn’t exclude him from experiencing anything other children at the centre do. In fact he’s been attending a Penrith Council childcare facility since he was 18-months-old. Josh’s mother Kylie remembers clearly why she bought her son to Carita Childcare Centre all those years ago. “We initially chose Carita due to a program they had called ‘the Star

Project’ which was run through Macquarie University,” she said. “Also because I felt that a Council operated centre would be governed by Council guidelines and policies and more structured. “Both centres (Carita and Tandara) have always been really accepting of Joshua and his disability and he has always been included in everyday activities where possible. The staff have also been open to having ‘therapist input’ whenever they’ve encountered situations with Josh that they were unsure about.” For more information about a Penrith City Council service please contact 4732 7836.

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Help and advice is at hand from an experienced and reliable team very day someone you care for might need help to see, hear, speak up or get around. The solution of a one-stop-shop where real people listen carefully to your enquiry and then give you independent information on where to go for help is at hand. You might need advice about mobility, subsidies and entitlements, accessible travel, hireable items, adaptable vehicles, respite, accessible technology, or planning for housing as you age through universal design principles. The Executive Officer of IDEAS, Diana Palmer said: “No two enquirers are exactly the same, as it depends wholly on their life circumstances and where they live. We are proud to have our head office located in rural NSW in Tumut as we serve all of NSW through our FREECALL service.”

She continued: “We have been around since 1984 and our information officers have seven decades of combined experience to handle your question. We are vitally interested in people having the information they need to enable best choice and control over their life options.” IDEAS is a specialist information service that provides sustainable information on disability to support inclusive communities. They provide a range of free information services and products. The IDEAS Disability Info Line is a free telephone information service for people. You ask the questions, they give you the answers and you make the decisions. Call 1800 029 904, text 0458 296 602 or go to www.ideas.org.au. Real people, real listening.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of providing individualised support for people with an impairment or condition that is likely to be permanent, or a developmental delay that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities. The NDIS is now available in the Local Government Areas of the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith for 2000 children and young adults under 18 years of age. Come and chat to NDIS staff at the PossABLE Ideas Expo. They can answer your questions and help you prepare for the NDIS. NDIS Shopfront 114 Henry Street, Penrith Open 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays

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eet the Quinn family. They’re enjoying personalised support to realise their hopes and dreams. Vanessa and Peter lead busy lives. They have three children – Tyler, Indie and Shaye. Like most parents they juggle the demands of family life and their active children’s busy schedules and school commitments. The three children are also on NDIS packages. Samaritans supports the Quinn children, and Vanessa and Peter could not be happier. This wasn’t always the case. “We found Samaritans through the NDIS and we think it provides a wonderful service,” Mrs Quinn said. Samaritans provides specialist services such as OT, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology all under one

roof to make life so much easier. “Samaritans even comes to our home if needed,” Mrs Quinn said. “Samaritans provides a great service that’s consistent and goes above and beyond what you expect.” Since 2012 Samaritans has worked extensively in the NDIS trial sites of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, and more recently Maitland, and is a highly experienced NDIS provider. If your child is on an NDIS package or beginning their NDIS journey, talk to Samaritans. To find out more about Samaritans disability services and their child and family support for children with a disability visit the team at the PossABLE IDEAS Expo or at 470 High St, Penrith. You can also call 1300 656 336 or visit the website for more information at www.samaritans.org.au/ndis.

Is your child beginning their NDIS journey? Not sure where or how to begin the transition?

Samaritans is a good place to start. As a local registered service provider with the National Disability Insurance Agency we provide quality disability support as individual as you are. Since 2012 Samaritans has worked extensively in the NDIS trial sites of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, and more recently Maitland, and is a highly experienced NDIS provider. Samaritans offers a range of ﬂexible services and quality personalised Child & Family Support. In all of Samaritans work we put the person we are supporting at the centre of what we do. We work with you and your family to ensure that your goals are met. If your child is on an NDIS package or beginning their NDIS journey, talk to us. Samaritans has the experience, resources and expert staff to support your child. Tell us your hopes and dreams. Anything is possible when you partner with Samaritans.

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Come visit our stand where you can have a chat with our staff and find out about what PDCN does to assist people with disabilities and their families in New South Wales to realise their powers to have more control in their lives Our ‘SUPER’ support planners will also be there to tell you about support planning assistance that can help you explore your goals and aspirations, what is possible,

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and what new opportunities may be available to you based on what is important to you. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to start getting ready for, and thinking about what you want from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. There will be a private space available with plenty of resources where you can sit with our planners to talk about and see what support planning looks like, and how it can help you become your own ‘SUPER PLANNER’ for your future. Contact us on 02 9552 1606 or Freecall 1800 688 831.

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voice, choice and control are key to My Choice Matters, who have just launched their online learning tool My Learning Matters. Through My Learning Matters, people with a disability can access online activities to develop skills

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Helping everyone understand the NDIS rollout he National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a huge national reform that offers significant opportunities for ‘choice and control’ for people with disability. Aboriginal Disability Network NSW (ADNNSW) welcomes the recent launch of the NDIS for children in the western Sydney region. It rolls out for all ages, up to 65 years, nationally next year. ADNNSW has been working across New South Wales for the past two years bringing information to Aboriginal communities about the NDIS and ways that First People with disability, and their families, can access the scheme. “A high proportion of Aboriginal people in New South Wales live in the Greater Western Sydney area and it’s my local community too,” NSW Manager of Aboriginal Disability Network Dianne Brookes said. “We find that many Aboriginal people do not know much about the NDIS and don’t know what to expect. “One of the most important aspects of my job is working with our communities to address this.” ADNNSW provides important information in its ‘Living My Way’ workshops,

which prepare their mobs for the introduction of the NDIS. “As we continue our work in the Nepean, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Lithgow area, as well as in other urban and regional communities in New South Wales, we are encouraged by the positive responses we receive as people learn more about the scheme and its potential,” Ms Brookes said. “ADNNSW runs information shares in community venues and we welcome invitations to visit communities.” Aboriginal Disability Network NSW (ADNNSW) is an organisation of and for Aboriginal people with disability. Visit www.adnnsw.org.au for more information or visit the IDEAS Expo this weekend.

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ACTIVITY

10.00am – 2.00pm

AFL NSW/ACT: Kickability – Grass area Skills Demonstration: Kicking, Passing and Catching

10.00am – 4.00pm

Penrith Panthers Junior League – Grass area. Skills Demonstration: Kicking, Passing and Catching

10.00am – 3.00pm

Penrith Panthers Junior League – Grass area. Skills Demonstration: Kicking, Passing and Catching

10.00am – 4.00pm

Softball NSW – Grass area. Tee Hitting

11.00am – 1.00pm

Wheelchair Sports NSW. Asphalt – Wheelchair Basketball

10.00am – 4.00pm

Push and Power Rugby League – info stand (no demonstration)

10.00am – 4.00pm

PCYC Penrith Asphalt – Matted area – Boccia demonstration

10.00am – 3.00pm

Softball NSW – Grass area. Tee Hitting

10.00am – 1.00pm

Western Sydney Wanderers Powerchair Team Asphalt – Powerchair penalty kickout demonstration

10.00am – 3.00pm

Push and Power Rugby League Asphalt – Game demonstration

1.00pm – 3.00pm

Wheelchair Sports NSW. Asphalt – Wheelchair Basketball

10.00am – 3.00pm

PCYC Penrith Asphalt – Matted area – Boccia demonstration

Guide Dogs’ Children’s Services Guide Dogs NSW/ACT offers a range of free services to help any child with vision loss to reach their full potential. A child is never too young and doesn’t have to be blind to receive our help. We work with each child on a one-to-one basis to help build their confidence and ability to travel independently. If you have, or know of a child that could use our free help, please contact us on 1800 804 805.

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Attending the PossABLE IDEAS EXPO? Visit us on stand No.5 WW18226

We offer a range of individual service options including the supports below which are listed under the NDIS. Household tasks

Daily personal activities

Interactive Community Care provides support for people with mental health, intellectual, sensory and physical disabilities.

Community Nursing Care

Integration into school or other educational programs

Daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangements Interactive Community Care is a registered provider of: 3 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Our mission is to design a service that works best for you by providing assistance when and how you want it.

3 Self Managed Funds NSW Government

Accommodation & Tenancy

Therapeutic supports

Participation in community, social and civic activities

Assessment of skills, abilities and support needs ATM

Development of daily living and life skills

Travel/transport arrangements

Coordination and managing life stages, transitions and support

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SYDNEY METROPOLITAN AND REGIONAL AREAS Phone 9687 4299 email: admin@iccare.com.au www.iccare.com.au

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What we can offer you

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See you there! Registration essential - www.possableideasexpo.com.au

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