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Mal makes good Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull returned to Penrith this week, and this time there was no hesitation in mixing with local residents. See page 3
Shorten picks Penrith Labor will hold its official election campaign launch in Penrith later this month, declaring the city as “the heart of Australia”
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abor wants its heartland back. In a significant sign that the Opposition believes it has a big chance of winning Lindsay at the July 2 election, Bill Shorten this week confirmed the party will officially launch its campaign in Penrith.
The launch on June 19 will attract national interest and will be a huge boost to the campaign of local candidate Emma Husar. It’s the first time in recent memory that Labor has brought its launch to western Sydney. Full story on page 5
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Malcolm reignites Lindsay love affair Turnbull take two: Prime Minister makes education announcement and mixes with local shoppers DALE DRINKWATER
is first visit to Lindsay during the election campaign ended with unwanted national headlines, but Malcolm Turnbull’s return appearance on Monday went a lot smoother. After being accused of cancelling a shopping centre walkthrough on his first visit last month, the Prime Minister happily mixed with shoppers at Westfield Penrith on Monday afternoon, even if the mood was a little tense. His primary purpose for being in Lindsay was to announce the extension of a pilot program to boost education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Visiting McCarthy Catholic College in Emu Plains, Mr Turnbull promised to invest $4.6 million for 12 schools to pilot the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program if re-elected. “In order to succeed in the 21st century, we need to ensure that Australians are more innovative and more technologically sophisticated,” he said. Mr Turnbull said 75 per cent of Australia’s fastest growing industries require STEM
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skills, but the performance of students in maths, science and reading has declined. From January 2017, McCarthy students in the program will be on a pathway to a STEM related diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree. McCarthy will be partnered with leading Sydney accounting firm PwC, combining school education with practical education. “PwC will provide one-on-one mentoring here at the school and take the kids to PwC so that they can see the relevance of the work they are studying,” Mr Turnbull said. PwC National Skills Leader Sara Caplan is confident the program will be successful in western Sydney, as it’s locally driven, hands-on and collaborative. Education Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham, said the P-TECH program will foster a culture of change in schools. “We are helping schools to partner with employers who have roles to offer in some of the fastest growing job opportunities in the world and in the Australian economy,” he said. He said the two current pilots in Geelong and Ballarat have been highly successful, and the extension of the pilot will ensure it can be rolled out to schools across the country in due course.
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System’s failure is the real culprit It seems obvious that the Sydney Siege inquest will ultimately find that the actions of police on that fateful day back in 2014 could have been better. There is likely to be significant criticism of the police response once the inquest has concluded and it is something the Force will surely learn from. However, we should never forget that it was the so-called justice system that allowed Man Monis to be on the streets that day, despite plenty of warnings that he was a ticking time bomb. Monis was bailed on several occasions for 43 charges of sexual assault, and being an accessory to the murder of his ex-wife. His erratic and bizarre behaviour goes well beyond that, from hate mail campaigns to seeking Government information on the legality of communicating with ISIS. Man Monis should never have been able to walk into the Lindt Cafe that day, but our legal system allowed him to do it. And while armchair experts will criticise the police and wonder why a movielike sniper shot wasn’t taken to wipe him out, they seem unwilling to dig deeper and discover the reason he was on the streets in the first place. I’m still yet to see this issue truly addressed to a point that we can all feel comfortable that a similar deranged mad man would not be given the same freedom that Man Monis was. Debate was a real fizzer Sunday night’s debate between Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten was probably the most boring hour of
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television I’ve ever watched. And that’s saying something given I’ve seen Don Burke’s documentary on different ways to improve the growth of your grass. It was at times frustrating, with neither leader (but particularly Mr Turnbull) willing to directly answer the questions put to them by the panel of journalists. It showed that both leaders lack any real connection with the community or any real evidence that they offer the visionary long-term leadership the country so desperately needs. With about five weeks left in the campaign, the real challenge for both Mr Turnbull and Mr Shorten is to find the missing spark that will create the connection the voting public is looking for. As it stands, it would appear that voters are more disconnected than ever and this campaign is uninspiring. And what it really comes down to is that neither leader is very likeable.
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Milk campaign highlights big problem The term ‘people power’ has been evident in recent weeks with shoppers flocking to buy branded, more expensive milk instead of the Coles or Woolworths home brand milk. From social media campaigns to impassioned pleas by both radio and television personalities, it has been inspiring to see Australia take action in support of dairy farmers. But it’s not only dairy farmers who feel the pain of the big supermarkets. Whether it’s fruit, vegetables, meat or other fresh produce, our farmers are doing it tough. The milk campaign has shown that Australians really do care about our farmers, particularly when they have a true understanding of the problem. Let’s hope the people power movement continues and we see a fight back against the dictatorship of the big supermarkets. Nine throws Fatty under the bus Channel Nine finally did the right thing and apologised to Melbourne Storm, Australian and Queensland skipper Cameron Smith last week, but it came from the wrong place. Instead of the apology being issued by ‘60 Minutes’, where the hatchet job on Smith took place, it was left to ‘Footy Show’ host Paul Vautin to issue the apology last Wednesday night. If Nine legitimately decided it was time it admitted it was wrong, the apology should have come via ‘60 Minutes’, which rates significantly higher than the ‘Footy Show’. Forcing Paul Vautin into making the apology on behalf of the network was a monumental cop out.
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ALP to launch campaign in Penrith
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Shorten heads west in a mission to reclaim Labor’s heartland voters TROY DODDS
abor took a significant upper hand in the battle for Lindsay this week when it announced that the party’s official campaign launch later this month will be held in Penrith. It’s the first time in recent memory that Labor is taking the launch to western Sydney, with Opposition Leader Bill Shorten labelling the region “the heart of Australia”. The launch will be held on June 19 and is likely to give Labor a significant boost in the final weeks of the campaign. “Labor’s values speak to the values of people in western Sydney,” Mr Shorten said. “They’re interested in good schools for their kids. They want the best in life for their kids and to give them the best start possible. They want a Medicare system where it’s your Medicare card not your credit card which determines the level of health care you get in Australia. “Labor and western Sydney share common values. I think it’s great that on June 19th, I will be launching Labor’s campaign to be the next government of Australia in the heart of Australia, western Sydney.” Choosing to hold the launch in Lindsay
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SMITH STREET AUTO CENTRE is a huge vote of confidence in local candidate Emma Husar, who this week used popular website Mamamia to speak about the challenges of balancing an election campaign with single motherhood. Ms Husar officially launched her own election campaign last weekend at the St Marys Band Club, with the Opposition Leader’s wife, Chloe Shorten, the guest of honour.
Meanwhile, Liberal candidate Fiona Scott also launched her campaign last weekend at Werrington House, home of Peter and Jennine Collins. Around 100 people attended the event, including Defence Minister Marise Payne, Attorney General George Brandis, Minister for Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher, Penrith State MP Stuart Ayres and Treasurer Scott Morrison.
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t’s one of the hottest topics of the Federal Election, and Greens Candidate for Lindsay Kingsley Liu says it’s hitting western Sydney hard. The Federal Government plans to make no changes to negative gearing, but the Greens call on its reform, and propose to remove negative gearing benefits on all new properties with a tougher approach to capital gains tax. Mr Liu, a former investment banker and stockbroker, said first home buyers in Penrith are squeezed out when investors and property developers target Penrith on current tax incentives. “You are a loser under the current policy settings if you hope to be a first time home owner,” he said. “You cannot compete with those who have their mortgage costs subsidised by tax payers through the negative gearing arrangements.” Negative gearing is when an investor invests in something that loses money in the short term, in the hopes that it will make capital gains in the future. Losses in the short term can be deducted from the investor’s salary or wage, provid-
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ing a tax subsidy. Mr Liu said the big winners from negative gearing are high income earners. “By continuing with negative gearing the Liberal Government is over-rewarding the landlord class located at the top end of three per cent income bracket,” he said. “I advocate genuine taxation reform to unfair tax laws that lock entire generations of Australians out of home ownership and affordable, stable rentals.” The Greens estimate removing negative gearing would increase revenue by $42.5 billion over the next decade, that Mr Liu said will be “redirected to shortfalls in Gonski education and hospitals”. Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott labelled the Greens and Labor’s negative gearing policies as ‘reckless’, claiming it will drive down the value of homes and increase rents, and hit low income earners harder than high income earners. “Around two thirds of those who use negative gearing for property investment, have taxable incomes of less than $80,000,” she said. “Data shows Labor’s housing tax will see the wealthy able to continue negative gearing of existing housing stock and gain a massive tax advantage over low and middle income Australians.”
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Bentley Hilton JADE ALIPRANDI
fun day out turned to unthinkable tragedy for one Cranebrook family when four-year-old Bentley Hilton lost his life after being trapped inside a submerged vehicle in the Hawkesbury River on Sunday. The infant was still restrained in his seat when the car slid off the edge of a boat ramp just after 11am on Sunday, May 29, on River Road, Lower Portland. It’s understood Bentley’s grandfather had got out of the car to get their small tin boat off the back of the ute when the car began to slide. Inspector Ian Woodward, from Windsor Local Area Command, said there was a sharp drop-off point in the river, making attempts made by the father and grandfather to rescue Bentley almost impossible. “As the man got out to unstrap the tin boat, the ute rolled back into the Hawkesbury River and the boy was submerged,” he said. “The grandfather made frantic efforts to try and get the boy out of the vehicle but he was unsuccessful. “The child’s family and a number of police officers went into the water to try and recover the vehicle and the child, but they were unsuccessful in their attempts.” The car moved with the current and was located by police divers about 20 metres away from the boat ramp at about 2.50pm, almost four hours after it went into the water. Family members have said they are devastated by the heartbreaking loss of Bentley, a boy who still had his whole life ahead of him. “When I found out I broke out in tears; there was just nothing else I could really say,” Bentley’s mother, Lauren Hilton, told Seven News. “I loved him from the first time I met him.” Bentley’s aunt, Heather Marie, wrote about her disbelief online. “Everyone keeps telling me that you’re gone but you can’t be, none of this can be true,” she wrote. “I love you so much Bentley, more than you could ever imagine – so blessed to be your Aunty.” Paramedics performed CPR on Bentley when he was found but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.
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Man hurt in ‘targeted’ home invasion at Londonderry A man has been injured during a home invasion at Londonderry on Wednesday morning that police say was most likely targeted. About 12.30am on Wednesday, June 1, two men forced their way into a home on Reynolds Road. The men were armed with an axe and a baseball bat. A 44-year-old male resident was
assaulted, receiving minor facial injuries. Two other residents, a female in her early 20s and a man in his mid 40s were uninjured. Police were contacted about the incident at 4am. The 44-year-old man was treated on scene by Ambulance Paramedics. He spent Wednesday morning speak-
ing to police from Penrith Local Area Command about the incident. A crime scene was established and inquiries are continuing. In a statement on Wednesday, Police said it was likely the incident was targeted. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Planning Proposal to Amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 – Incentives Clause for Key Sites
The following Development Application has been received by Council:
In accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation 2000, notice is given of the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal to insert an incentives clause for Key Sites from 9 May 2016 to 6 June 2016.
s 7-Eleven Stores DA16/0457 127 Great Western Highway, Kingswood Removal and replacement of fuel tanks and associated remediation works Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078 Closing Date: 6 July 2016
The purpose of this Planning Proposal is to insert an incentives clause for Key Sites in the Penrith City Centre permitting a managed departure from current building heights and floor space controls in return for a public benefit.
DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED
A complete copy of the public exhibition material is available for viewing at the Penrith Civic Centre, Council’s St Marys Office, Penrith Library and St Marys Library. The exhibition information is also available online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.
Written submissions on the Planning Proposal will be accepted until 6 June 2016. Please direct any submissions to: The General Manager (attention Nicole Dukinfield), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. Submissions can also be sent via email to cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Please include a subject line indicating ‘Submission on Planning Proposal – Incentives clause for Key Sites’. If you have any questions about the Planning Proposal or require further information, please contact Nicole Dukinfield on 4732 8511 or email cityplanningteam@penrithcity. nsw.gov.au
Planning Proposal to Amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 – 61–73 Christie Street, St Marys Penrith City Council wants to hear your views on a Planning Proposal to amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010). The Planning Proposal seeks to permit a service station on 61–73 Christie Street, St Marys as an additional permitted use through an amendment to Schedule 1 of Penrith LEP 2010. No zoning changes are proposed. The Planning Proposal, amending LEP map and supporting information is on exhibition from Monday, 16 May 2016 to Tuesday, 14 June 2016 at Penrith’s Civic Centre, Council’s Queen Street Centre and both Penrith and St Marys Libraries. The Planning Proposal and supporting information can also be viewed online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au You are invited to view the Planning Proposal during the exhibition period and submit comments to Council in writing by 4pm on Tuesday, 14 June 2016. Please direct any submissions to: The General Manager (Attention: Krishti Akhter), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 Submissions can also be sent via email to cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.
Approved Development Applications s McDonalds Australia Ltd DA16/0061 Lot 311 DP 863203, (Nos. 199–201) Boronia Road, North St Marys Demolition of an existing restaurant and construction of a new fast food restaurant (including 24-hour trading) s CSR Limited DA15/0907 Lot 24 DP 1120114 & Lot 22 DP 1178567, (Nos. 31, 43 & 54) Tyrone Place, Erskine Park Biodiversity corridor works and Torrens title subdivision x 1 industrial lot, 1 biodiversity conservation lot and public road s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA15/1368 Lot 1 DP 1090314, (Nos. 95–97) Sydney Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of a staged multi-unit housing development (10 x town houses with 5 x town houses in each stage) and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works s Daniel Battah DA15/1394 Lot 482 DP 14333, (No. 83) Jamison Road, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures and construction of 9 x 2-storey townhouses s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA15/1539 Lot 12 DP 16330, (No. 167) Canberra Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x town houses and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works s Noel Billyard DA16/0034 Lot 351 DP 12590, (No. 34) Sydney Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x town houses and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works
Please include a subject line indicating ‘Submission on Planning Proposal for a service station at 61–73 Christie Street, St Marys’.
Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
If you have any questions about the Planning Proposal, or require further information, please contact Council’s Planner, Krishti Akhter on 4732 8197 or Council’s City Planning Coordinator, Abdul Cheema on 4732 8120. Alternatively, you can email cityplanningteam@ penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION
COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Penrith Library is hosting a series of HSC lectures in June. The lectures are suitable for both Year 11 and 12 students with all the presenters being qualified professionals/HSC
Planning Proposal to Amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010
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markers in their field of study. Topics include: English,
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Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and
Tickets are $5 and are on sale from Penrith Library desk.
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SERVICES
Tickets can be booked over the phone on 4732 7891.
Planning Proposal to rectify minor anomalies and errors with
● As a Regional City with a population that will grow to more
the Penrith LEP 2010 from 23 May 2016 to 20 June 2016.
than a quarter-of-a-million by 2031, we are Sydney’s third City.
The Planning Proposal includes a series of ‘housekeeping’
Penrith Progression established a vision for Penrith City
amendments. These amendments are considered minor and
Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).
Centre and we are working hard to deliver this vision.
are proposed to rectify administrative errors or anomalies with
Council is committed to creating 45,000 new jobs and
LEP 2010 that once rectified, will result in a more accurate
25,000 new dwellings by 2031.
planning instrument.
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We’re dedicated to finding partners that will help deliver
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innovative and remarkable results for our growing
viewing at the Penrith Civic Centre, Council’s St Marys Office, Penrith Library and St Marys Library. The exhibition information
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6 June 2016 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)
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great time in the process. We now have another exciting
The General Manager (attention Nicole Dukinfield),
27 June 2016 – 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting)
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An 8-storey aerial park is taking adventure to a whole new
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adrenaline attractions. Submissions can also be sent via email to cityplanningteam@
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Please include a subject line indicating ‘Submission on
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ontroversial Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish could leverage off his recent infamy in running as a conservative independent in the seat of Lindsay. “I’m the gravel in stupidity’s shoe. I’ll slow it, stop it and I’ll make it change direction,” he told the Weekender. “I’m not afraid to speak up for what is needed in Penrith.” After a long history of ‘grinding gears’ in Penrith Council, Cr Cornish attracted national media attention with his claims that sitting member Fiona Scott backstabbed Tony Abbott in the leadership spill in September last year. He has now resigned from the Liberal Party and believes he can give the people of Lindsay a choice in the July 2 election. “The Labor and Liberal parties don’t give people a choice as they are too similar,” he said. As part of his policies, Cr Cornish wants two more lanes in each direction on the M4 between Parramatta and Penrith; four multi-deck car parks in the Penrith CBD; and free before and after school care for working parents.
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n an already fierce election campaign to win over the ‘election decider’ seat of Lindsay, Federal Liberal Member Fiona Scott has hit back at claims her party is failing to deliver one of their key goals – jobs. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) protested at Nepean Hospital on Monday, against the government’s cuts to health, schools and TAFE, and new corporate tax cuts. ACTU President Ged Kearney said the Government’s tax cuts for multinational corporations and endorsing trade deals will cost Lindsay jobs. “The real path to secure well paid jobs for young people starts with proper investments in early childhood education, schools, TAFE, universities, genuine traineeships and apprenticeships,” she said. “Instead the Government is ripping funding from each of these areas while introducing a scheme that will allow big companies to replace real jobs with workers paid well below the minimum wage.” She said $1 billion of cuts to apprenticeship support and a further $247 million from skills and training is making it even harder for young people in Lindsay who want to get ahead. But Ms Scott defended the Turnbull Government, and said the Australian economy is growing faster than any other
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ast week it was John Howard, this week it was Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop. The Coalition continues to bring out the big names to back Fiona Scott’s campaign to win a second term in Lindsay. Ms Scott and Foreign Minister Bishop toured RKR Engineering’s factory in Emu Plains with Managing Director Russell Ricketts on Wednesday, before taking a ride on the company’s Trackhaul, a vehicle that transforms from road to rail ready in minutes. With plans to export their product, Ms Bishop said the business reflects the Turnbull Government’s focus in terms of jobs and economic growth. “This firm has been innovating, doing research and development here and have come up with a new vehicle that will be of use in not only rail yards in Australia, but overseas,” she said. But the conversation quickly turned to Ms Bishop’s superannuation ‘fumble’ on radio Tuesday morning, and to whether recurring visits from the Liberal Party are signs of a party in strife. “We don’t take any seat for granted. I have visited about 25 electorates across Australia and I will continue to visit electorates every day up until the election on July 2,” she said. Former Liberal Party member turned independent
Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on the Trackhaul at RKR Engineering in Emu Plains. Photo: Melinda Jane candidate for Lindsay, Councillor Marcus Cornish, pulled up in his campaign car at the press conference and waved to Ms Bishop and Ms Scott. Ms Bishop also met locals at Nepean Village.
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A re-offending motorist who was given the chance to prove he could heed the road rules has had his latest RMS appeal dismissed. Brendan Tomkins faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday in a bid to overturn his driving suspension. Magistrate Roger Clisdell said he was reluctant to give Mr Tomkins another opportunity, seeing as he had already handed him a lifeline in December. “I’m afraid you’ll just have to pay the piper...you learn more that way,” he said. He was banned from driving for three months.
24-year-old will be back behind the wheel earlier than expected
A 24-year-old who racked up three habitual traffic offender (HTO) declarations, preventing her from driving until 2033, has had the rulings quashed. Cindy Maree Curtis was told to take advantage of the decision and be responsible, after her application to cancel the declarations was granted at Penrith Local Court last Thursday, “I am satisfied that disqualifying you until you are 41...does not promote rehabilitation,” Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said, noting Ms Curtis was still subject to a two-year suspension. A person convicted of three or more serious driving offences in the last five years may be declared a HTO by the court or RMS and disqualified for a further five years on top of their court-ordered suspension.
Good behaviour bonds for fighting mothers
Two mothers involved in an alcohol fueled ‘catfight’ have been ordered to enter into good behaviour bonds. Rebecca Dunn, 36, and Rachel Nicole Sait, 29, fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with affray. The court heard the pair were seen
grabbing each other’s hair and caused “enormous problems” for police when they clashed in public after consuming too much alcohol. “Somebody rang it in because they were so scared,” Magistrate Margaret McGlynn chided. They were both placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
Man sentenced to jail time on drug supply charges
Steven Desmond Dodd, 47, has been sentenced to four months jail for drug supply. Mr Dodd appeared by audio visual link at Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug. Mr Dodd’s lawyer contended his client was “merely doing a favour for a friend” when he handed drugs to an undercover police officer. However, Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said Mr Dodd did not live in a “vacuum” and would know drugs destroy people’s lives. “You’ve ramped things up,” she said. “Moving from possession to supply is a great leap.”
Man kept driving despite licence being on hold
Trent Barnes, 31, has been forced to hang up his keys after pleading guilty to driving while suspended. Penrith Local Court heard Mr Barnes was aware his licence was on hold due to unpaid fines in January, but kept driving until he was intercepted again on April 16. Magistrate Georgia Knight told the court people who required their licence for work must be “terribly careful not to jeopardise it”, after the defendant’s lawyer stressed his need to hold one for his employment. “You shouldn’t have been driving, you know that,” she said. He was disqualified from driving for three months and fined $700.
Magistrate suggests bicycle may be a better option for man
A man caught riding a motorised bicycle has had an extra two-year driving suspension added to his lengthy rap sheet. Stephen Franks fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with driving while disqualified and driving an unregisterable vehicle. While Magistrate Georgia Knight accepted the defendant may have thought he wasn’t breaching the law, she said a motorised bicycle was a vehicle for the purpose of this law. “Don’t even dream of driving anything with a motor for 13, 14 years,” she said. She suggested Mr Franks get a pushbike instead and reminded him to wear a helmet. “With your record it’s not a good idea to make yourself obvious, I would have thought,” Magistrate Knight said. He was fined $250 for driving an unregisterable vehicle, $600 for driving while disqualified and hit with a fresh 12-month good behaviour bond.
Teenager clocks up long list of driving offences
A teenager will learn her fate next month when she returns to Penrith Local Court to be sentenced after pleading guilty to driving while disqualified. The court heard the 17-year-old had been convicted of negligent driving, driving while suspended and now driving while disqualified despite never holding a licence and being on parole for a police pursuit at the time of her latest offence. Magistrate Georgia Knight told the teen she faced a full custodial sentence when she turned 18 in January if she reoffended. “You have never proven you can drive or that you know the road rules,” she said on Monday. “I want a report about you. It’s a bit too serious for a bond or a fine.” The matter was adjourned to return to court on July 11.
Man keeps his licence despite police drug bust
A widower nabbed driving with methamphetamine still in his blood has been placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond. Penrith Local Court heard Giovanni Serravale had not committed any traffic offences since 2011 and had taken the drug ‘ice’ on a fishing trip with mates around the time of his partner’s passing. Magistrate Roger Clisdell let the fatherof-two keep his licence, noting he had taken the drug some 15 hours before he drove, but cautioned road-side drug busts were on the rise. “If you get caught again you’re going to lose your licence,” he said.
Magistrate bans woman from driving
A woman who drove while suspended and collided with another car has been barred from driving for a further two years. Donna Maree James fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with driving while suspended and failing to provide her particulars. “If you’re not properly licenced you shouldn’t be driving,” Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said. She was also ordered to enter into a 12-month good behaviour bond.
Man gets to keep licence but given stern warning
A motorist intercepted going more than 30km/h over the speed limit has had his licence conditionally reinstated. Grantt Luke Bryant pleaded ignorance when he fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday to appeal his suspension, saying he thought he was travelling in an 80km/h zone. “If I lose my licence, I lose my mortgage,” he said, adding he was “100 per cent in the wrong”. Magistrate Roger Clisdell said it was important to concentrate on road signage, especially in the Blue Mountains.
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North St Marys: Man busted driving on suspended licence
A learner driver, whose license was suspended, was caught by police last week. At about 5.35pm on Monday, May 23, police were patrolling Kurrajong Road, North St Marys, when they saw a vehicle and had cause to stop the driver. The driver, a 19-year-old Bidwill man, was spoken to. It is alleged he was asked to produce his licence with checks revealing the man held a learners drivers licence that was suspended. He was charged with ‘drive motor vehicle while licence suspended’. He will appear in Penrith Local court on June 23.
and selected a number of items before allegedly leaving the store without paying. He was stopped by store security who called police. He was charged. Later that same day at about 7.50pm, the man entered a variety store on Station Street, Penrith. He selected a number of items including fishing gear, sports clothing and lollies before he allegedly left the store without paying. The man was witnessed doing so by police who followed him and stopped him. He was interviewed and charged with three counts of ‘goods in custody’.
St Marys: Teenager caught drink driving
A man has been charged for exceeding the speed limit while driving along the M4 Motorway. At about 5.10pm on Saturday, May 28, a 20-year-old Oakhurst man was stopped on the M4 Motorway at Orchard Hills. It is alleged that his speed was checked when he was in the 80km/h road work zone. He was seen to be exceeding the speed limit. He was stopped by police and asked to produce his licence. Police made further checks on his license which revealed it was suspended. He was charged with ‘exceed speed limit over 20km/h’ and ‘drive motor vehicle while licence suspended’. He will appear in Penrith Local Court on June 30.
A P Plate driver was caught drink driving on the weekend after he returned a positive reading to a breath test. At about 11.45pm on Saturday, May 28, police saw a vehicle travelling on Gabriels Lane, St Marys, and had cause to stop the driver. The driver, a 19-year-old Werrington Downs man, was spoken to. He was subjected to a breath test, which proved positive. He was arrested and conveyed to Penrith Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis that allegedly returned a positive reading of 0.023. Checks of his licence revealed he was a P1 driver. He was issued with a court attendance notice for the offence of ‘special category driver drive with special range PCA’. The 19-year-old will appear at Penrith Local Court on July 15.
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A man has been charged with several counts of shoplifting after he was caught on the same day allegedly stealing on multiple occasions. At about 1.15pm on Thursday, May 26, a 35-year-old Rooty Hill man entered a department store on High Street, Penrith,
Police are investigating a violent home invasion on Luddenham Road, Luddenham last Sunday afternoon. Two men, one armed with a baseball bat, assaulted a 59-year-old man while a 57-year-old woman was threatened. Jewellery was stolen during the robbery.
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Don’t start the fire Bushfire season might be over but Penrith City Council is reminding the community to check before lighting a fire outdoors. ‘Backyard burning’, including burning domestic waste or vegetation in the open or in incinerators, is not allowed in the Penrith Local Government Area to protect local and regional air quality and public health. Council Rangers or the police can issue on-the-spot fines for this offence. However, Council can approve the burning of dead vegetation in ‘pile burns’ under certain conditions. On rural properties bigger than one acre, burning cut and stacked vegetation is generally permitted from April to September each year, within certain limits. For more details, contact Council or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.
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Glen Laund of Huntingwood Fire Station told the ABC there was a large explosion. “At about a quarter to 10, there was an explosion,” Mr Laund said. “It was loud enough to rock the fire station and access was difficult, there was a door collapse, a broken gas main.” Police are treating the fire as suspicious and are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have information to contact St Marys Police Station on 9677 7499.
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Temporary restaurant pops in to Penrith to tantalise our taste buds
You can purchase Taiwanese cuisine from the Bao Stop team for the next five weeks. Photo: Melinda Jane JADE ALIPRANDI
op-up restaurant Bao Stop hit Penrith last weekend and has set up camp at Peachtree Hotel for the next five weeks. In the form of a converted shipping container, the Bao Stop team will be based in the Peachy’s beer garden, with the beer garden dressed to impress with pallet tables, lanterns, bamboo and a few lucky cats. The Bao Stop crew will continue serving up their trademark gua bao; a fluffy steamed consistency of a pork bun,
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Planning thought needed Regarding the intended housing development on the site of the old Bullen’s African Lion Safari, it is to be hoped that plenty of thought is given to how the residents will be able to enter and exit the area this time. Not much thought was given to the Glenmore Park development and the traffic there is generally a real mess as everyone living there will agree. KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY John Pridmore will talk in St Marys
Questioning jobs spend JADE ALIPRANDI
ormer gangster John Pridmore will be sharing his story of how he found God in rough times at Our Lady of The Rosary Church in St Marys this Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7. Mr Pridmore has just finished a tour reaching more than 7,000 young people in schools and prisons after speaking at international conferences, most recently in Chicago and Florida. The 49-year-old served two prison sentences in his teens and went on to become a feared enforcer in the London underworld. “My key message is to tell the audience that God loves everyone and they have wonderful gifts to help others – God’s plan for us is to be free of worry and anxiety,” Mr Pridmore told the Weekender.
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So we are three weeks into the election campaign and all we’ve heard about is “Jobs, Growth and Innovation” from the Government. Where are the jobs coming from? Where is the growth? The last employment figures said full-time jobs are down, but casual jobs are up. How can people live on three hours a week? Most people are looking for more hours. Inflation is the lowest it has ever been, the same as wages. I can’t see the justification of giving $50 billion, unless there are strings attached, to jobs. How do we know that these tax cuts dollars stay in this country? It will improve the bottom line which will increase executive pays, but we have no guarantee that these people will give people more hours or employ more people. Giving tax cuts to small businesses who earn $2 million or less is OK because
they need the help to compete against larger companies, as long as they look after their workers and pay the right wage. There are too many people out there still with adult children and their partners, some with grandchildren living at home, because they can’t save to have the Australian dream of a home of their own. This is because the Government can’t guarantee full-time jobs. You must look at how we can help the employed, the unemployed and under employed by providing the best education system. MILES ANDERSON, EMU PLAINS
Voters question Howard’s visit Seems like people were much happier seeing John Howard than Fiona Scott. Funny how we hear nothing about what she’s done for our community, then when the election rolls around she brings out the big guns to impress voters. I think we are smarter than that, Fiona! KATE DI GIGLIO, VIA FACEBOOK
Howard still has support Pulling out the big guns for Lindsay. Australia’s best PM, Mr Howard. I’d vote for him to be PM again any day. NERREL LOADER, VIA FACEBOOK
Backflip gets support Excellent decision (Council backflips on
circus ban, Weekender May 27). Well done Penrith Council, for giving residents the freedom of choice and recognising that the industry upholds high standards of animal welfare. MICHAEL SCIBILIA, VIA FACEBOOK
Support for circus owners Absolutely fantastic news that it was overturned! I am a Penrith voter and am a great supporter of the hard working Aussie battlers of Australian traditional circus. These folks at Stardust are lovely people and I have spent many times backstage with them and their animals, and can truly say, that they are doing a fantastic job taking care of their animals. Truly wonderful people. It’s the public’s freedom of choice that should decide, not the council for the public anyway. The thought that we had become a police state, where state takes those freedoms away, made me sick to my stomach. So happy that Council had thought this decision over and changed their minds! Great stuff Penrith. Greens have lost my vote. JASMINE STRAGA, VIA FACEBOOK
Animals not needed in circus Why do they have to use animals? Use humans who are willing, not wild animals who have no choice. KELLY LAWLER, VIA FACEBOOK
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Veteran firefighter has seen it all After almost four decades of service, Phil Marsh has fought his last fire and is set to enjoy retirement “I will definitely miss the comradery around all of the guys, especially at meal times during our long shifts. “I’ll also miss jumping on the truck every time the siren sounds.” One incident that has stood out for Mr Marsh is the fire at the Penrith Homemaker Centre on Mulgoa Road in 2012. “I got to send the call out for that one and around 20 trucks turned up so we were using all our resources – it was the best call I made of my career,” he said. An honour guard was held for Mr Marsh after his final shift at the station on Sunday, May 29, with crew members congratulating him on his career. “The Firefighters at ‘102’ would like to wish Phil all the best in his retirement,” Senior Firefighter Peter Shaw said.
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tation Commander at Regentville Fire Station, Phil Marsh, has hung his helmet up and taken off his bright yellow uniform for the last time after he wrapped up 37 years of service last weekend. After starting out as an energetic and enthusiastic 22-year-old in September 1978, Mr Marsh said he has seen plenty of changes and plenty of fires during his time as a firefighter. Speaking with the Weekender before his final shift, Mr Marsh said he hadn’t initially planned on joining the ranks. “I was managing a family business in Blacktown at the time and a couple of guys from the local fire station would come in quite often and they told me I should sign up, so I did and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” he said. 37 years and 10 months down the track, Mr Marsh said he was feeling good about what he has accomplished. “People do keep asking me what I feel like and I have to say I feel really good about everything and now I’ll get to be my own boss at home and do things I want to do,” he laughed.
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Penrith Christian School celebrates major milestone JADE ALIPRANDI
enrith Christian School (PCS) celebrated 35 years in operation last week with the launch of their Early Childhood Satellite Centre for children with Autism. The special event was met with a welcome from the principal and a morning tea, and was followed by school tours, classroom displays, trade school demonstrations and the launch of the centre. PCS Executive Manager, Sharon Tuft, said she is happy to be a part of a school that is continually evolving. “I have been an employee of PCS for over 15 years and I am honoured to be part of this major milestone in the life of the school,” she said. “What I love most about PCS is the close-knit community that fosters an atmosphere of family with love and discipline.” The school commenced as a ministry of what was then the Penrith Christian Fellowship Centre and was located in Dean Place before moving to a rural site in the Londonderry area between 1983 and 1984. In 1985 the school was relocated to its current site on the junction of The Northern Road and the M4 Motorway; the
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he Penrith community is being rewarded for their achievements in diverting waste away from landfill, with a free festival this Sunday. The Waste Not festival will be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre with a range of activities for all ages and abilities, including parkour, drumming, dance and art performances and displays. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said the festival is a chance to celebrate the Penrith community’s efforts and significant achievement in reducing their waste sent to landfill. “This is an opportunity to come together to learn more about resource recovery at a fun festival full of dance, sound and art activities,” she said. “Penrith residents, when it comes to waste, have clearly ‘got it sorted’.” There will be art in abundance, with a sound installation by digital media artist Imogen Cranna and a visual art installation facilitated by western Sydney artist, David Capra. Local youth will delight the community with a vocal performance, directed by guest choir master James Paul. Kay Armstrong, Waste Not Artistic Director, and director of the day’s major performance, In Our Hands, said the community will learn to care for the environment together. “This project is about bringing together communities, layering ideas, collaborating over time to create something unexpected and unique, something from
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So what can ‘Chewbacca woman’ teach us in business? Maybe she is on to something when she shows us that being authentic and spontaneous, even though it’s ridiculous and mundane, connects with people. Perhaps we are sometimes too serious about the ‘business of business’? Perhaps we worry too much about being taken ‘seriously’ that we forget to be authentic? I know as a micro business owner, I can be guilty of this. When I look at my long term clients, I know one of the reasons they have stayed loyal to me is because of genuine connection. Yes, they like my work and want me to be professional! But sharing some personal information, making a joke during email correspondence, and talking to them authentically as I would a friend, seems to be a big factor. But it took me quite a few years to realise how important this interaction was. If you are still unconvinced about the power of laughter and spontaneity, Google this video: “Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper”. See you next week.
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“This is particularly beneficial when deciding what breed of dog best suits your lifestyle and very helpful for young and growing families,” Ms Christofi said. “There will be talks about children’s safety with dogs, which highlight the correct way to approach dogs and the importance of supervision with young children.” These talks are part of the NSW Government’s ‘Responsible Pet Education Program’ in schools. There will be plenty of information on all the Australian National Kennel Council’s recognised breeds of dogs, as well as a range of Dogs NSW merchandise and show bags for sale. This will be a fabulous day out for the dog enthusiast, for someone unsure on what type of dog would best suit them, or simply a fun free day out for the entire family. ‘Dogs on Show’ is proudly sponsored by Royal Canin and located at The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.
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Emu Plains ignored and left to fight for itself
One year ago...
This aerial photo from Emu Plains to Penrith in the 1960s shows just how semi-rural Emu Plains was, and how easily forgotten it could have been. Photo: Penrith City Library
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here was a time when Emu Plains could have been described as looking like an apocalyptic wasteland. A story similarly heard of today, residents felt neglected as they paid their rates and saw very little improvements made to their area. However, for Emu Plains locals in 1963, this story was more than just about improvements, but about any maintenance at all. Overgrown and eroded, the area was stuck in the middle of a game of shifting responsibility, as it waited to become part of Penrith City Council, and no longer under the control of Blue Mountains City Council.
The Emu Plains Progress Association made many submissions to the councils at the time, defending the angry and grief stricken residents of Emu Plains, who felt they now lived in ‘no man’s land’. Newspaper reports of February 14, 1963, were far from romantic, with fears already ‘unusable’ areas would continue to be neglected for several more months, until Penrith City Council took over in the middle of the year. It described months of no attention to main roads, footpaths that were so overgrown they were now unusable, and grass at a playground was over a metre high, making it too dangerous for children to play in fear of snakes. On top of this, there was a huge drain hole that one resident described as being big enough to swallow a house.
The hole came from the draining of a new subdivision, and pipes travelled under the newly constructed River Road, and discharged the water into the Nepean River. However, lives were soon at risk as the water gradually eroded so far back from the river, and began to encroach on River Road, endangering traffic. The contractor swore that the point of discharge into the river was based on Council’s specifications, but Blue Mountains City Council took no responsibility. A council engineer said a similarly eroded outlet just south was repaired by its contractor and not council, suggesting the latest one should have been too. Thankfully, Penrith Council did eventually take over Emu Plains, and it remains in their control today.
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80 long years ago, in 1936, the Penrith Ambulance Station was built. Located on the Great Western Highway, the original station included a garage, first aid room, and staff facilities on the ground floor, and a four bedroom home on the first floor.
The ambulance station was expanded in 1970 and is still used today, with a new Ambulance ‘Superstation’ under construction on the eastern end of High Street, Penrith. Who knows how it will look in 80 years from now!
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One year ago in our June 5, 2015 edition of the Weekender, we chatted with the one and only Paul Hogan. Inside, locals were feeling like they were living back in the dark ages, after losing their Telstra home phone and Internet services for weeks on end. Penrith Council was on the receiving end of a huge amount of development applications for units worth over $300 million. Glenmore Park resident and CEO of charity Little Wings, Kevin Robinson, was sacked after allegations of inappropriate sexual misconduct were made against him. Penrith Council decided to get tough on 24-hour gyms that did not provide around the clock staff with concerns over the safety of patrons. We uncovered one of Penrith’s best kept secrets, the State Record Centre in Kingswood, after a local man was visually reproducing the records for the community. A brave local mother and daughter shaved their heads for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, for their son and brother who is sick with the incurable disease. In sport, Panthers fullback Matt Moylan was struck down with a season-ending ankle injury that cruelled Penrith’s NRL season.
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he last two weeks would have been agonising for Penrith coach Anthony Griffin and his players. When you produce a performance as poor as what the Panthers did against Gold Coast in Round 11, the first thing you want to do is get back out on the field and apply a bit of course correction. The scoreboard showed a tight game against the Titans but the truth is it was a performance that is best forgotten. A team considered a premiership chance should not be dropping games like that mid-way through the season. With that game behind them, the Panthers face one of the toughest road trips in the NRL – a visit to AAMI Park to take on the Melbourne Storm.
Penrith’s efforts against the Storm in recent years haven’t been too bad, but the fact remains that they are Penrith’s bogey team. The Panthers have won just 23.3 per cent of their all-time matches against Melbourne, their lowest winning percentage against any team in the NRL. That’s just seven wins from 30 matches, and while history does not always govern the future, there is no doubt that it is an added pressure on the Panthers this week. Origin does play a role in this game with Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy not naming Queensland stars Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith in his side for Saturday night’s contest. However, if they backup OK from Wednesday night’s match, expect them to be late inclusions. Panthers coach Anthony Griffin has named both Matt Moylan and Josh Mansour to back-up but has players on stand-by should all not go to plan. The Panthers have shown this year that they can match it with the league’s best teams, coming from behind to beat the
Broncos, almost grabbing victory over the Sharks and taking the Cowboys to the last few minutes. On paper, the Panthers have the team to take down the high flying Storm on Saturday night. However, one thing that has let the Panthers down this season is their inability to control the game. On too many occasions they have allowed their opposition to dictate the terms of the match and while they’ve still often been able to claim victory, it has resulted in far too many close games – and you’re simply not going to win all of them when you’re inviting your opponents to steal the points. Melbourne love controlling games. They love getting down and dirty in the wrestle, they love making the most of a kick to touch and they command field position better than any side in the competition. The Panthers need to find a way to take control away from the Storm, and a strong start will be the first step. If the Panthers are 12-0 down after 15 or 20 minutes, the game will be as good as gone.
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With Peta Hiku and Dean Whare both out for the season, Griffin has named Waqa Blake and Isaah Yeo in the centres for the game, while Tyrone Peachey partners Jamie Soward in the halves. The most talked about team news of the week was the demotion of hooker James Segeyaro, with Peter Wallace to now wear the number 9 jersey permanently. I smell another close contest. Tip: Panthers by 2
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PANTHER RUMBLINGS with the Masked Panther
CHICKO DUMPED » What an incredible fall from grace it’s
been for Penrith hooker James Segeyaro. The 25-year-old has gone from winning the Dally M Hooker of the Year two years ago to being in reserve grade this weekend and without a club for 2017. Phil Gould confirmed on Wednesday that ‘Chicko’ wouldn’t be offered a new deal at Penrith next season, just a day after he was dumped from the first grade side by coach Anthony Griffin. I’m told that Segeyaro and Griffin have had several run-ins this year, dating all the way back to the pre-season. Last week’s photo controversy, which resulted in Segeyaro receiving a warning from the police, was the last straw for a frustrated Griffin.
» Will Smith hasn’t seen first grade
since the return of Matt Moylan from injury, but he may get a chance when the Panthers skipper is unavailable for the game against Cronulla before Origin III. It might be Smith’s last chance to impress in first grade, as I’m told it’s unlikely he’ll get a new deal at the foot of the Mountains next season. Smith wouldn’t be a bad pick-up for a team in need of a utility player but his best chance of a deal with good cash may be in England.
» The Panthers have launched a new
membership initiative ahead of some big games at Pepper Stadium at the back end of the season. If you’re a current member and get five mates to sign up as members, you score a free 2016 Panthers jersey, an exclusive invitation to a BBQ with the team, plus your own copy of Men in Black signed by your favourite player. More details are available on the Panthers website.
» Penrith looks certain to lose Tupou
Sopoaga with the forward in negotiations to switch codes to rugby union next season. Sopoaga has been linked to the NSW Waratahs in what would be a return to the 15-a-side code after the 23-year-old played for the New Zealand Schoolboys as a youngster. Sopoaga, by the way, celebrates a birthday this weekend.
» Former Panther Trent Waterhouse sold his house in the local area last weekend. The agents in charge? None other than Trent’s brother Lee and former Panther Brad Drew, who both work at Property Central.
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Panthers and Josh Mansour are going to be long and difficult. Mansour’s management wants a big figure for the 25-yearold, particularly now that he’s a State of Origin player. The Panthers aren’t willing to pay the price tag that has been suggested but are still very keen to re-sign the winger.
firm Phil Gould’s new role with the club, which will mainly be focused on consultancy and recruitment. Gus is stepping back from his huge commitment at the Panthers, confident that Brian Fletcher and Corey Payne have what it takes to look after the club’s day-to-day operations. On Twitter this week, Gould told a fan: “I’m slowing down very soon. Time for some long lunches!”
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speaking to former Eel Ken Sio, who is currently playing in England.
address the impact State of Origin has on clubs. While all accept that it presents an
issue, the fact that the Broncos, Cowboys and Bulldogs all lost last weekend shows what a huge shadow Origin casts on week-to-week club games. Personally, I don’t see any issue with stand-alone weekends for Origin.
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portunity to support their team all year round as well as strengthening the Blues into the future, with NSW Rugby League offering a limited number of memberships for the first time. Starting from just $4.95, passionate Blues supporters can become a Blatchys Loyal member; while young fans (aged 6-16) can become a Junior Blatchys Blue; and for those who don’t live in NSW or simply can’t
» The NRL looks set to introduce periods of extra time for finals matches and the Grand Final from this season. Two five minute halves would be played in the event of a draw, with golden point coming into force if the game is still level.
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t was a bittersweet feeling for young Penrith star Bryce Cartwright on Wednesday night, who watched the State of Origin opener with fellow Panther and Blues discard Trent Merrin. Bittersweet because Cartwright could’ve been at ANZ Stadium last night, sitting with Blues officials, after he was chosen as a NSW Blues Development Player for Origin I. Less than an hour after the 21-year-old’s name was read out at The Star casino function last week, Cartwright was forced to pull out of the unique honour almost immediately through injury. Speaking with Extra Time on Tuesday afternoon, Cartwright revealed the
reasoning behind his quick withdrawal from the Blues squad. “I was having a bit of trouble with my thumb, I hurt it against Gold Coast the day before, and I was having some trouble with my knee as well, so the doctor said I wouldn’t be able to train all week and there was pretty much no point going into camp if I couldn’t train,” he said. “The main reason for me being selected was to train and getting used to what happens in a camp like that.” The second-rower’s name had been tossed around all season as a guaranteed Origin bolter but after a mixed performance in Penrith’s loss to the Titans the day before the team announcement, coach Laurie Daley chose Manly’s Dylan Walker as the Blues’ spark off the bench. Cartwright is still hopeful he’ll finally get to experience Blues camp for Origin II or III.
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Bryce Cartwright is still keen to play Origin this year. Photo: Melinda Jane “That would be nice to go in there and experience it, so fingers crossed that happens,” he said. “I didn’t even think I was going to be in the team to be honest, when it happened I was really pumped and excited but I sort of knew that I wouldn’t be going in with the way my thumb and knee was. “It was an honour to be named in that
role and fingers crossed that I get to go back in sooner rather than later.” With Penrith enjoying the bye last round, Cartwright’s minor niggles have now healed with the backrower saying he’s ready to rip into the Melbourne Storm this Saturday night. “I’m feeling good now and the body’s feeling fresh and ready to go,” he said.
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THE DREW REVIEW
PAYNE’S POINT with Panthers CEO Corey Payne
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THANKING OUR MEMBERS
DEBATE IS BACK AGAIN
A few days ago we launched an exciting membership initiative to turn more of our Panthers fans into members, and reward the existing members who help us do so. If existing members refer five of their friends or family to become Panthers members, they will score a 2016 Panthers jersey, a signed copy of The Panthers: Men in Black and an exclusive invite to a BBQ with the team at the Panthers Academy. With some blockbuster home games ahead of us including the Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and Eels, there is no better time to get your mates on board. Panthers membership is not a big financial commitment. The $30 Starter Membership includes two tickets to a home game, a $30 Panthers merchandise voucher, lanyard and members card. If you’re going to come to just one game, you’ll save money with a Starter Membership. It’s that simple. Moving forward we want to step up the
benefits of being a Panthers member and find new ways to reward those who have been loyal members through the years. Members are at the heart of everything we do as a club and we want to sharpen that focus as we look ahead. Your Panthers membership number is a representation of your passion and commitment to the club. I am Panther 33102. I wear that as a badge of honour and I hope you do the same. Finally I wish to congratulate Panthers Shawn Blore and Lindsay Smith on their deserved selection for the NSW Under16s Origin side. These fine young men were recognised at the Penrith Junior League Presentation Night on Tuesday night, along with our national champion SG Ball side. The evening was yet another showcase of how much talent we have coming through the Panthers development system. Jim Jones keeps on finding and developing amazing young talent. Corey Payne, Panther 33102
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The debate about when and where State of Origin should be played raises its head every year and while every media expert, football administrator and NRL fan has an opinion about the topic it seems to be forgotten about fairly quickly once the Origin series is over. The constant debate comes mainly from the coaches during this period and revolves mostly around the availability of their players and the impact it has on their clubs during the Origin series. It certainly does have a negative effect on some clubs at this time of the year but unfortunately for the coaches and for the clubs while the game continues to earn millions of dollars in revenue off the back of the Origin series, nothing is likely to change. Channel Nine also play a big role here as they strongly want the game on Wednesday nights, and they pay plenty of money for the rights. This would make stand-alone weekends almost
impossible under the current television rights agreement. I understand the coaches’ point of view on this matter and if I was an NRL coach I would want my best players available for every match. But while I am just a supporter I must admit I love the tradition of a Wednesday night State of Origin clash. Penrith travel to Melbourne this week and in recent years this has been a very tough assignment. In fact, the Panthers have struggled against the Storm ever since they entered the competition back in 1998. While the Panthers will be eager to atone their last round loss to the underrated Gold Coast Titans, the Storm will be hoping that their key players get through Origin unscathed and are able to back-up for the clash against the Panthers on Saturday night. Until next week, go the Blues and the Panthers.
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LOWER GRADES » Intrust Super Premiership NSW: After
on the Melbourne Storm. O’Sullivan’s inclusion in Penrith’s red hot NYC side is huge testament to the talented teenager, who was also recently selected in the NSW Origin U18’s team. In another huge boost for the Panthers, prop Oliver Clark returns from injury to captain the side while Ciraldo has also named three more newcomers on an extended bench in Dean Blore, Mitch Kenny and Terrell Smith. The Panthers will be shooting for 11 straight wins when they face the Storm at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
enjoying a last start win against the Bulldogs in Round 11, Panthers reserve grade coach Steve Georgallis has named a huge 20 man squad that could line up against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval this Saturday afternoon. One obvious omission is that of out of favour NRL hooker James Segeyaro, who’s tipped to join Georgallis’ side after being left out of Anthony Griffin’s team to take on the Melbourne Storm. If Segeyaro does line up for Penrith’s ISP team on Saturday afternoon, it’ll be a huge fall from grace from the talented dummy half, who won the Dally M Hooker of the Year Award back in 2014. Also named to take on the fifth-placed Tigers is Penrith’s talented Holden Cup trio of Nathan Cleary, Tyrone May and Dylan Edwards, who were very impressive in their respective ISP debuts. Will Smith will captain the side from the centres while Moses Leota and Sitaleki Akauola have also been named despite being selected in the Panthers NRL side on an extended bench. Penrith, who sit in eighth position on for and against and two byes, will be desperate for back to back wins, to ensure they remain in the top eight for another week.
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the record all individually – before we even started getting into it – all felt that we’d kind of played this formula out to its end,” he said. “Anything we tried to create would simply be a shadow of something that we once had a lot more passion for.” The gamble paid off, with fans and critics embracing the new release with overwhelming passion. The aptly titled ‘Ire’ sees Parkway Drive at their most vocal; but it’s not just the music that’s heavy, the album touches on a range of social and political issues. “It’s a reflection of what I see happening in the world around me,” Winston explained.
“When you’re seeing coverage of world issues it’s very hard to keep your head in the sand.” It’s not hard to see why a fanbase of increasingly engaged youth would be attracted to the anger that features heavily in Parkway Drive’s new work. “Fans have reacted to these songs in a way that I really hoped would happen,” Winston said. “It is a fine line between preaching and simply trying to create a song that has a message behind it.” If it wasn’t enough to take a figurative leap of faith, the band decided to take a literal leap for the film clip for ‘Vice Grip’. All five members learnt how to skydive,
much to the terror of the height-phobic frontman. “It was a joke, because I’m terrified of heights and we just thought it would a cool/hilarious concept for a clip,” Winston laughed. Winston’s final thoughts on the decision to go big for the film clip are a perfect metaphor for the entire album process. “It was very liberating. It completely crushed that fear I had and opened me up to an entire new world,” he said. Parkway Drive will be bringing their ‘All Aussie Adventure’ tour to the Evan Theatre on Friday, June 24. Tickets are $41.60. For more information, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Mike Hallam Hot Five Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200
Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Carole King Tribute – The Songbook of Her Life Venue: Evan Theatre $58.15, 8pm 4720 5555 Tomorrow People Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $40, 8pm 9677 4916 Soundproofed Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 One Hit Wonders Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Yesterday Once More – A Tribute to the Carpenters Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $8-$12, 8pm 9830 0600 Shannon Noll Venue: Blue Cattledog Hotel $30, 8pm 9670 3050 Soundproofed Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Beatnix – Beatles Show Venue: Rooty Hill RSL – Fred Chubb Lounge Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 In Our Hands: The Environment Project Venue: The Joan Free entry, 12pm and 3pm 4723 7600 Tall Timbre Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Geoff Power Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm
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e never cease to be amazed at how winemakers can so often turn adversity in the vineyard to success in the bottle. The latest example coming our way is a 2015 Single Vineyard Dairy Hill Semillon from the Hunter Valley’s Briar Ridge. For this very rewarding drop came from a vintage that winemaker Gwyn Olsen now somewhat casually shrugs off as “challenging”, testifying what anyone who knows her will agree, that Gwyn has never been one to shy away from a challenge. “2015 was characterised by very dry conditions at the start of the growing season,” she said. “But the juggling act in the vineyard paid off, resulting in low-cropping but fruit driven, precise and complex wines.” And that includes that Dairy Hill Semillon with beautiful citrusy kaffir lime and lemongrass flavours so typical of Semillon from the Hunter’s Mount View region. Little wonder it’s a multi-trophy winner, and a wine to enjoy now or any time up to around the mid-2020’s. Expect to pay $35. One to note: A variety that’s played a key role in the development of Tasmania’s modern-day wine industry is Pinot Noir, and just released from Riversdale Estate in the island State’s south is a most delightful 2015 Roaring 40s Pinot Noir (pictured). The 2015 Roaring 40s Pinot Noir is all about rich, smooth chocolaty/black cherry fruit flavours, and equally rewarding with (what else from Tasmania?) poached salmon, or a beef bourguignon. Great value at $26 at riversdaleestate.com.au.
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While directors may often take a backseat to their well known lead actors, Quentin Tarantino is one of a handful that have made it to icon status. With a cult following and a slew of hit films under his belt, Tarantino has become one of the most revered directors in modern day cinema. The latest (and eighth) release from the award winning director is ‘The Hateful Eight’, a western mystery film starring Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Set after the Civil War, Bounty Hunter John Ruth (Kurt Russell) is on his way to Red Rock with his fugitive captive Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh) when they come across fellow bounty hunter Major
Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson) and Sheriff Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins). After the group get lost in a blizzard they seek refuge at Minnie’s Haberdashery where four unfamiliar faces greet them; the hangman, the cow puncher, the confederate and the Mexican. ‘The Hateful Eight’ follows the usual Tarantino trademarks, with over the top violence mixed with humour and clever dialogue. The film has received mostly positive reviews and earned Jennifer Jason Leigh Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actress. ‘The Hateful Eight’ is out now on DVD, Blu-ray and digital.
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Rated M // KATE REID Hollywood heavyweights Julia Roberts and George Clooney join forces for this week’s dramatic thriller ‘Money Monster’. The film centres around financial advisor Lee Gates (George Clooney) who hosts a show called ‘Money Monster’ on cable TV. During a live broadcast a deliveryman wanders onto the set and holds Gates at gunpoint. The intruder is angry investor Kyle Budwell (Jack O’Connell), who lost everything after the crash of high tech stock that Gates promoted on his show. Broadcast on live TV, the deadly standoff continues while Lee and his producer Patty (Julia Roberts) work against the clock to uncover the truth behind the crash. ‘Money Monster’ is now screening at Hoyts Penrith.
Nathan Drake is back for one final adventure in ‘Uncharted 4’, and this PS4 exclusive proves a fitting end to an iconic series of games. The opening of the highly anticipated action/adventure game sees Drake adjusting to a more relaxed lifestyle with wife Elena, several years after the ‘Uncharted 3’ adventure.
That more relaxed life is disrupted when Drake discovers his brother Sam, who he thought had been killed years earlier, arrives suddenly on his doorstep. You can pretty much guess what happens from here – there’s treasure to be found and Nathan and Sam know they’re the ones to find it. The ‘Uncharted 4’ plot line follows a
similar path to the previous three games – lots of climbing, plenty of third person shooting and some pretty fierce action scenes. But the big reveals along the way, and at the game’s conclusion, is what makes ‘Uncharted 4’ something special for players of the previous games. There’s moments you’re amazed and left gasping for breath, others where you even feel a little emotional and parts that will increase your heartbeat significantly. Some good improvements have been made to the ‘Uncharted’ experience as well – I found the sometimes annoying puzzles much more fun in this fourth game, and a little easier to solve. As somebody who had to turn to online walkthroughs once or twice in the first three games, I found myself not needing any assistance this time around. I highly recommend finishing the game in two or three long sittings – it deserves to be treated as a story that continues to unfold with momentum. If you haven’t played the previous three games, you’ll still love ‘Uncharted 4’ but for die hard fans of the series, there couldn’t have been a better conclusion.
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Ê The series that everyone loves to hate, ‘Gogglebox’, has been renewed for a fourth season. Series three wrapped up last week, with season four due later in the year.
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Ê Kyle Sandilands could be heading back to television soon if rumours of him narrating a new observational series ring true. GO! has commissioned eight episodes of ‘Meet the Hockers’, a series about Australian pawn shops, pitched by Kyle, his business manager Andrew Hawkins and well-known TV producer Peter Abbott. Filming began in April at Aceben pawnbroking in Sydney. Knowing Kyle’s love of pawn shows, this seems like the perfect fit. Ê Channel Ten will screen highly anticipated new shows ‘24: Legacy’, ‘Prison Break’ and ‘The Exorcist’, thanks to its deal with CBS and Fox. It’ll also air the ‘MacGyver’ reboot, ‘This Is Us’ with Mandy Moore, baseball drama ‘Pitch’, ‘Bull’ starring Michael Weatherly, and new Katherine Heigl drama ‘Doubt’. The new shows are expected to launch in Australia later this year and early next year. Ê It’s been a while since this show was on our screens last but season five of ‘Once Upon A Time’ will finally premiere on 7Flix this Tuesday, June 7 at 7.30pm. This season introduces new characters and returns many from previous seasons. Ê Pop star Mariah Carey, who is infamous for her acting talent, has just signed a multiple telemovie deal with Hallmark in the US. She will develop, executive produce, direct and co-star in three telemovies, and compose and produce an
original song for each. Carey is also currently filming her own reality series for E! titled ‘Mariah’s World’.
Ê The annual ‘Tony Awards’ will return to Foxtel Arts later this month celebrating everything that is Broadway theatre. Hosted by talk show host James Corden, it will screen live at 10am on Monday, June 13, with a replay later that night. Ê For any of those households out there that have access to the ‘Wollon-
gong channels’ – you know the ones I’m talking about (WIN, Prime and Southern Cross) – there’s been a major shakeup that you need to know about. WIN Television and Channel Ten have confirmed a fiveyear program affiliate deal for regional Australia. This means that WIN stations will now carry Ten content from July 1. The deal follows Channel Nine ending a long-standing partnership with WIN and signing with Southern Cross. Viewers will not need to rescan their television to access new programming.
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Social Scene
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Penrith’s business community came together for the regular Penrith CBD Corporation Coffee Catch-up on Wednesday morning
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Locals had a blast at the opening night of ‘The Boy From Oz’ at The Joan in Penrith last Friday night
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Smith Family Appeal VIEW Club urges support
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History talk
Special guest Allan Murrin The Nepean Family History Society has arranged a free talk to be given by Allan Murrin, a member of the ‘Unlock the Past’ team. It will be held at the Society at 4 Lawson Street, Emu Plains, this Saturday, June 4, from 1.30pm. For more information, visit www. nepeanfhs.org.au or contact 0431 559 059.
Hockey talent on show
Members of Nepean Evening VIEW Club are urging the local community to support disadvantaged children’s education by donating to The Smith Family’s 2016 Winter Appeal. VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women, and was established in 1960 by The Smith Family children’s education charity as a service to women and the community. The Smith Family’s annual Winter Appeal aims to raise $3.65 million by June 30 to fund its crucial learning support programs for disadvantaged children. Visit thesmithfamily.com.au for more.
Homework help
Join the Learning Lounge The Learning Lounge program provides homework help to students from Year 3 to 12 during school terms at no cost. The program is held every Tuesday during school term from 3pm to 6pm. Contact 9834 2708 if you’re interested.
A weekend full of stars
The Good Guys are here to help Dryers for Communities
An All-Star ice hockey game will be held on Sunday, June 12 at Penrith Ice Palace. Plus, the talent and personalities of the best ice hockey players in the Southern Hemisphere will be showcased in a series of skills competitions on Saturday, June 11, from 5pm. An adult weekend pass is $45. Visit www.theaihl.com for more information on teams, times and prices. Contact 0488 259 221 for more information.
Long weekend carnival Panthers Leagues Club
The June long weekend carnival will be held at Panthers on Sunday, June 12, with the whole family invited to join in. Pony rides, go-karts, kids games, market stalls and face painting will all be held on the day. At 6pm, a fireworks display will light up the sky. It will be held in the Aqua Golf car park on Mulgoa Road, Penrith.
Penrith locals are encouraged to nominate a community group or family in need of a quality dryer, with worthy recipients being granted a new machine through The Good Guys’ Dryers for Communities initiative. During winter the need for clean dry clothes and linen is more important than ever which is why residents are encouraged to put forward someone or a group who might be doing it tough. The Good Guys Penrith Store General Manager, John Walford, said there are people that need dryers during winter. “During the colder months it is hard to wash and dry clothes and linen without a dryer, especially when you have a lot to wash, so we encourage members of our community to submit a deserving recipient to receive a brand new dryer,” he said. Visit www.thegoodguys.com.au to submit your nomination.
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Join our Tasmanian Tour for spring 2016. Itineraries are available from our office staff. Discover Port Arthur. Do a ghost tour. Ramble through Hobart – Salamanca Markets, produce and leather goods. Tour Bruny Island and sample the cheese, wine, smoked fish and meats. Explore the lavendercovered landscapes and the opium poppy fields. Great value for money.
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LIFE & STYLE PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF EXPERTS ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Mars (your power planet) is still in retrograde mode (until June 30) which can make you feel frustrated and frazzled as motivation is muted; enthusiasm is snuffed; and projects seem to be permanently stalled. You’re full of fabulous ideas, but it’s just not the right time to put them into action. The solution to this cosmic conundrum is Patience – something that does not sit naturally with your speedy constitution. So smart Rams will deliberate, re-calibrate and learn to wait.
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TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
Financial matters and joint ventures are favoured … as long as you take the time to check details carefully and vet prospective partners thoroughly. Confidence is also high, as the Sun and Venus boost self-esteem and encourage others to give you positive feedback. But strive to be at your diplomatic best on Thursday and Friday, Bulls. The more you dig your heels in and refuse to budge, the more frustrating things will be. So be flexible and keep the lines of communication wide open.
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
Your imagination is firing and original thoughts and creative ideas could strike at any time so make sure you have your phone, tablet, laptop, pen and paper, or paint brushes within easy reach. Thursday and Friday are tricky days though, when impulsive words and hasty actions could lead to messy misunderstandings or fiery confrontations. Quick-fix solutions just won’t work this week. So take a chill pill as you think things through carefully and plan projects properly.
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
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You’re likely to feel extremely unsettled on Thursday or Friday, as trivial matters irritate you. Calm down Crabs, before you get really cranky and blow a fuse! Saturn urges you to be more responsible about your physical and emotional wellbeing. So wind down (with some yoga or meditation) plus nurture your body with healthy food and regular exercise. Disciplined effort now will pay off handsomely further down the track.
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LEO
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
The week starts well, when Venus hooks up with the Sun (your power planet) and your sunny charisma shines for all to see. Creativity is stimulated, dreams are big, ambitions are inspiring and aspirations are golden. Don’t get too cocky though (or casually flirt your way into a professional or romantic fiasco). If you get carried away, then you could blurt out something that you regret (and others refuse to forget). So tread carefully Cats … and explore all options before you pounce.
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
Jupiter is moving through your sign, which will give you a huge confidence boost … if you let it. Don’t allow other people’s perception of who they think you should be crowd out your own vision of your authentic self and preferred future. If you are true to yourself, then success will follow. So your motto for the moment is from birthday great, actress and singer Judy Garland: “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a secondrate version of someone else.”
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
Activities involving education, travel, international connections and networking are all favoured, as you extend your peer group to include some fabulous fresh faces. At the moment, it’s not what you know but who you know! Money matters look messy though, as you impulsively purchase something extravagant that catches your eye. But can you really afford it? When it comes to a domestic issue, there’s a lot more going on with a family member than meets the eye.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
This week looks tricky to navigate, because Mars reverses through your sign and opposes Mercury. So expect some intense exchanges with others, as you feel frustrated and clear communication is compromised. Smart Scorpios will switch into hibernation mode, conserve energy, pace yourself and be extra patient. Draw inspiration from Neil Young: “As you go through life, you’ve got to experience the valleys as well as the peaks.”
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
Taskmaster Saturn is still reversing through your sign, which is incredibly frustrating. But it also teaches you a valuable lesson … that ideas must be brought from the abstract astral realm and transformed into concrete reality down here on Planet Earth. Just because you’ve thought of something – and talked about it enthusiastically and endlessly – doesn’t mean you’ve actually done it! Manifestation is the key … which takes oodles of planning, patience and persistence.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
With powerful Pluto reversing though your sign, plus Mars and Saturn both retrograde too, it’s a frustrating time. But, in your impatient desire to get ahead, you’re likely to arouse opposition in others. Avoid the temptation to boss people around, as it will only make matters worse. Instead, calm down and re-calibrate Capricorn. Plus, when it comes to a private matter, there’s a lot going on beneath the surface so Saturn urges you to backtrack.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
It’s a wonderful week to share a creative new activity or go on an exciting adventure with a special child, teenager or friend. And how long has it been since you had heaps of fun with your own inner child? But you may feel as if a cherished dream is taking forever to come true. And you may be blaming circumstances or other people for the delays. Take a long hard look at yourself, Aquarius. Perhaps you are the prime saboteur? Food for thought and fodder for contemplation.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Home sweet home is a pleasant place to be on Monday and Tuesday, when the Sun and Venus visit your domestic zone. So it’s a suitable time to entertain family and friends, buy something special for your home, or beautify your living space. The stars also favour collaborating with work colleagues or helping loved ones. But don’t let them take advantage of your creative and compassionate nature. Make sure it’s a two-way street.
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RELIGION
Do you have what it takes to forgive? ability to forgive is combined with a desire to seek revenge or “pay back”, life can so easily get out of hand. From the “get square” to the “I’ll get
you”, this “payback” mentality can make life very messy. All up, it just shows how although forgiveness is important, it is also very hard work! The Bible has a great model of forgiveness for to us follow. It encourages us to forgive with these words, “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Even though we have not treated God as God, loved Him as we should, thought of Him as we should or followed Him as we should, we are reminded in Jesus’ death on the cross that the Lord’s forgiveness to us has been awesome! It is a powerful, transforming truth that when we turn to God and put our trust in Him he totally forgives us, wiping the slate clean and giving us a start and new life with Him. Yes, forgiveness is hard work but as we remember how much the Lord has forgiven us, God’s amazing kindness towards us, encourages us to forgive others, just as the Lord has forgiven us.
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that’s made for you think of your hair colour. If you have light hair go for a shade one or two shades darker than your locks. If your hair is darker brunette, match your hair or go one shade lighter. For black hair the best tip for a natural look is always go two shades lighter. MAC at Myer Westfield Penrith have a fluidline gelcream formula in colours like ash blonde, redhead and true brunette. Use a small angled brush to work the colour in lightly concentrating on the outer tail of the brow. To frame your face and really bring out your eyes use an eyebrow pencil and feather on light strokes. Napoleon Perdis has an ultra-soft eyebrow pencil that glides on easily and has a lasting formula.
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It was once said, “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, lovely until they have something to forgive!” Very few of us are born with a natural talent for forgiving. Because people can find it tough to forgive, too often we experience the hurt and pain of broken friendships. Many of us know firsthand how the tensions, even warring feuds, caused by these breakdowns can last a lifetime. Grudges can destroy relationships, even tearing apart whole families as hatred and anger become entrenched. And when an in-
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ust weeks after he won his second Player of the Season Award, St Marys junior and Western Sydney Wanderers star Mark Bridge has quit the club to join Changrai United in Thailand. The club’s all-time top goal scorer, Bridge joined the Wanderers as a Foundation Player in June 2012. While the forward had already made a name for himself in the A-League by the time he arrived at the club, no one predicted the impact Bridge would have once he arrived at Western Sydney. Making his debut in the Wanderers’ first ever game, Bridge scored the club’s first ever goal, the club’s first ever home goal, the club’s first ever hat-trick and won the club’s first ever Wanderers Medal as Player of the Season. No Wanderers player has beat his first season tally of 11 goals in a season and his form has not waned as his second Wanderers Medal this season testifies after another nine goals and eight assists in 2015/16. The 30-year-old Blacktown product has well and truly done it all. Bridge leaves the Wanderers as a Western Sydney icon and will remain synonymous with the club forever, scoring a record 26 goals in 112 A-League, AFC Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and FFA Cup matches. Wanderers CEO, John Tsatsimas, said players like Bridge are the lifeblood of A-League clubs. “Mark leaves us as an AFC Champions League winner, as our highest ever goal scorer and as a club legend. But more than that, he has helped shape the foundations and the history of the Wanderers and for that he will never be forgotten,” he said. “Mark has been with the club from the very start and has played a huge part in our on-field success and a huge part in our culture off the field. “He will always be a member of the Wanderers family.” Bridge is the latest player to depart this year’s Grand Finalists after seven were let go last month.
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Panthers on the verge of improvement Coach confident mid-season break will help her Premier League side recharge its batteries NATHAN TAYLOR
ighly respected netball coach Lisa Beehag admits it has been a difficult start to the Netball NSW Premier League season for her Panthers Opens team but is hopeful things will turn around sooner rather than later. The Panthers Opens team, which is made up of players and staff from the Penrith, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury Netball Associations, currently sits in sixth position with two wins and four losses as the midway point of the new competition approaches. Speaking with the Weekender, Beehag said the team had struggled to overcome a few injuries and player unavailability to start the season. “It’s been a tough start, we’ve had a couple of really good wins and a couple of losses that were difficult for us in a sense that we had a few players unavailable, which didn’t allow the team to keep the flow that we’d been building going,” she said. “We had to a register a new player from Canberra because we lost Alix McDermott to injury and Vanessa Mullampy is
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“Everybody is working really hard, we’ve just got a couple of injuries, and having the week off has come at the right time which will help out with various niggles,” she said.
“We’re looking forward to having everybody back on deck for our game against Sutherland next week.” Even though the Panthers aren’t quite lighting it up yet in the Opens competition, they are performing out of sight in the new Under 20’s format. The young Panthers are currently sitting in second position at the halfway point with four wins and two losses to their name. Beehag said the Under 20’s competition has been a breath of fresh air for the new team. “The Under 20’s competition is really moving up, it’s a very close and exciting competition to watch,” she said. “I think that competition is going to have the biggest impact going forward because it has allowed young players to develop within their own age group.” This Wednesday night, June 8, the Panthers will return to Netball Central at Sydney Olympic Park to battle the thirdplaced Sutherland Stingrays in Round 7. Beehag hopes to see plenty out of her most consistent performers Nikki Robson and Lauren Hutchinson. “They have been really strong for us in the mid-court and that’s really helped us this year,” she said.
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Japan is next stop for Nelson-Cranfield Story continued from » p. 72 “I spend a lot of my spare time in Canberra and Newcastle training while during the Christmas holidays I’ll spend five or so weeks at Port Macquarie practicing at a world class facility,” Nelson-Cranfield said. While Nelson-Cranfield is one of Australia’s best young water skiers, he’s also no stranger to international waters with excellent results in pro events in both the US and New Zealand. In September Nelson-Cranfield will again hit the world stage when he becomes one of six Aussies to compete at the 2016 Water Ski World University Championships in Japan. In Japan, Nelson-Cranfield will compete in three different events including slalom skiing, a trick event and ‘jump’. “Jump is an event where we basically throw ourselves at a ramp and see how far we can go on two skis,” NelsonCranfield explained. “My best event is slalom skiing, which is where you have to go around designated buoys on the flat water.” Nelson-Cranfield said it’s hard to comprehend just how much his life has changed since that day as a kid on the Hawkesbury, but one thing’s for sure, that random water skiing lesson from his parents was no doubt the best present he’s ever received.
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On the PATH to greater things: Youngsters thrilled with awards recognising their efforts NATHAN TAYLOR
oung local sporting stars with a disability were presented with PATH sporting and community participation awards at Xavier College last weekend. PATH Inc is a community-based advocacy, information and support group for people with disabilities, their carers, families and friends. 35 youngsters received awards which recognised achievements both on the sporting field and in the community. They received awards for commitment, overcoming challenges, achievement and encouraging in their chosen sports. The awards were handed out by Member for Londonderry Prue Car, Penrith City Councillor John Thain and Special Olympics gold medal-winning swimmer Sandy Freeman. “Many of these young people may never have received an award before and we particularly wanted to recognise these smaller achievements as opposed to achievements at a highly competitive level,” PATH Inc Inclusive Recreation Officer, Pam Crossan said. “It is hoped that these awards will encourage further involvement in sport and community, and increase commu-
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Around the grounds RUGBY: Despite putting in their best effort of the season, the Penrith Emus have gone down to arch rivals Parramatta 48-24 in Round 11 of the Shute Shield competition. It was Penrith’s second best attacking display all season and best overall game in terms of margin of defeat. The Emus earned themselves a second bonus point after scoring four tries in the match. This Saturday afternoon the Emus will hit the road to take on Warringah at Pittwater Rugby Park.
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BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers have slipped to eighth on the ladder, defeated by the Northern Suburbs Bears 82-76 in Round 12 of the Division 1 Youth League Men’s competition. The six-point loss marks Penrith’s fourth straight defeat. Penrith’s best was the ever reliable Sean Weekes who dropped 21 points. This Sunday afternoon Penrith will look to snap their losing streak when they take on the Newcastle Hunters at Penrith Sports Stadium.
AUSSIE RULES: The Penrith Rams have extended their winning streak, thumping Sydney University 96-46 in Round 9 of the AFL Sydney Division 2 competition. Mitchell Stevens was best for the Rams with three goals. The Rams will return home this Saturday afternoon to battle the Manly Warringah Giants at Greygums Oval.
BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers continue to reign supreme at the top of the ladder following a 59-40 thrashing of the Northern Suburbs Bears in Round 12 of the Division 1 Youth League Women’s competition. Rhiannon Pope was best for the Panthers scoring 15 points. This Sunday afternoon the Panthers
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rent Nelson-Cranfield began life as a water skier at the tender age of eight-years-old when his parents purchased him a ‘Learn to Ski’ lesson on the nearby Hawkesbury River. While most parents would think a water skiing lesson for their son would have been a fun way to pass the afternoon, Nelson-Cranfield’s parents saw something in their child that day that would quickly turn into an obsession that has him competing on the world stage. “Mum and Dad saw the motivation and passion I had in the sport and from that moment they gave me every opportunity they could to bring out my potential,” the 21-year-old Glenmore Park resident said. 13 years on and Nelson-Cranfield is now one of the world’s best water skiers, currently ranked at number 38 but, in a few days time, is expected to climb into the world top 15. It’s been an incredible ride for the Western Sydney University student, who also runs his own car detailing and tutoring business in between training and competing all over the world. Story continues on » p. 70
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