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THE HEARTBEAT OF PENRITH

COPS INJURED A female police offic er was struck by the wife of a man who had just been arrested and another officer was injured in an ugly incident in Penrith last Saturday night. Just before midnight, Police were called to a brawl near the State Government Offic e Building, across from Penrith Station. The drama escalated, and the two officers were hurt. Two people have been charged.

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With marbles he lost four decades ago, Terry Rastall from Kingswood has emerged as the Australian Marbles Championship winner. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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he story of a sewing machine repairman from Kingswood winning the Australian Marbles Championship title would be unique enough. But when you delve into 61-year-old Terry Rastall’s story in relation to how he got to that moment, it becomes an even more remarkable tale with some four decades of history attached. It all began a few weeks ago when Mr Rastall received a call from a close friend who works at a fabric store in Leichhardt. “A customer went into the store to pick up some

fabric and started talking to my friend who works there,” Mr Rastall told the Weekender. “The customer needed her sewing machine fi xed, so my friend recommended that I fi x it.” When Mr Rastall heard the address of the customer who needed her sewing machine repaired, it sounded very familiar to him but he wasn’t sure why. “I talked to my wife and told her the address I had to go to in Haberfield, and my wife said that was my old place where I grew up,” he said. “I hadn’t lived at that house since 1975 when I was 24. So I phoned up the lady and said ‘have you got a frangipani tree out the front of your house and a cumquat tree down the back?’ She

replied ‘yes’, and I said ‘that’s my old bloody house, I’ll be picking that sewing machine up no problems at all’.” With memories flooding back, Mr Rastall remembered his glorious marble collection as a kid and the horrifying day he loaned all 500 of them to his younger brother to take to school and play with. One day back in 1973, a then 21-year-old Mr Rastall discovered that his brother lost nearly half of his marble collection at school, but it didn’t end there, as he explained to the woman on the phone.

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Numbers add up to better roads as Treasurer hands down State Budget Declaring boring was the new sexy, NSW Treasurer Mike Baird has fended off criticism that the Budget he handed down this week was bland...

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he State Budget was handed down by Treasurer Mike Baird on Tuesday, with a number of key investments outlined for Penrith. Mr Baird said that a smaller deficit of $374 million for the Budget this fina ncial year will be recorded, with surpluses expected in 2014-15 and beyond. Despite this, Mr Baird said that the Budget focuses on jobs, housing and infrastructure; with roads being the focal point for spending in Penrith. “The NSW Government’s signific ant investment in roads continues in this year’s Budget, with $1.8 billion committed to the 33 kilometre WestConnex project over the forward estimates, including $111 million in this year’s Budget,” Mr Baird said. A fi nancing plan was announced for the major road upgrade, which will impact thousands of Penrith commuters who travel to the city daily via the M4. “Under this model, the Government would fund the initial sections of the motorway. Private sector capital would then be raised against tolls to fund the next phase of motorway construction and even new projects in the future,” he said. Federal Lindsay MP, David Bradbury, has criticised the State Government’s WestConnex funding plan. “The funding model being proposed by the NSW Liberals, together with their decision to reject our offer of Federal funding, will result in much higher tolls for a much longer period of time,” he said. Meanwhile, commuters to Emu Plains also using the M4 will be relieved at news that $2 million has been allocated to

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NSW Treasurer, Mike Baird flanked by Premier Barry O’Farrell and local MPs Bart Bassett, Tanya Davies and Stuart Ayres on Wednesday.

upgrade the Russell Street off-ramp of the M4 to improve traffic movement. Another $6.5 million has been allocated for various road improvements and maintenance, whilst $5 million will be available this year for continued planning and construction of the Nepean River Green Bridge. The much sought after Jane Street extension also receives funding of $150,000 for strategic planning. MP for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, said the infrastructure spending in his electorate was made possible by sensible budget management.

“By living within our means we have been able to reduce debt, while at the same time investing in those areas where it’s most needed,” Mr Ayres said. A similar level of investment will be seen in the electorate of Mulgoa. $3.57 million has been allocated towards an $11 million Health and Support Services facility at Kingswood TAFE. With joint State and Federal funding totalling $4 million, planning will be completed for stage one of the Werrington Arterial road connecting the M4 and Great

Western Highway through Claremont Meadows. There’s also funds for various pavement resurfacing jobs on the Northern Road between the M4 and Maxwell Street, Mamre Road between Erskine Park and Kemps Creek, the Great Western Highway at Claremont Meadows, and Mulgoa Road between Wallacia and Mulgoa. Amid suggestions on Wednesday that the budget is “boring”, Mr Baird said that “boring is the new sexy... and if delivering a well balanced budget is boring then I’ll take boring any day”.

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to Canberra, who were brave enough to let Dugan walk out the door. Within weeks, Dugan was playing at another club. Within months, he was selected to play in the pinnacle of the game. And the NRL, it seems, doesn’t have a problem with it at all. No wonder the Raiders are standing by Ferguson this time around – why sack him only to watch him score tries AGAINST you later on in the year? It is the ultimate double standard that the NRL wants to stand tall and “ban the biff ” but seems so reluctant to ban the idiots that give the game a bad name. In relation to the rather stupid “biff ban”, let’s not forget that it has never been legal in rugby league to punch somebody. Punishments have always existed, and the blue that started all of this – Gallen’s punches to the head of Nate Myles in Origin I – resulted in Gallen being suspended for one game. You would struggle to fi nd a rugby league fan who didn’t love the biff between Gallen and Myles in Origin I. And yet, in our politically correct world, rugby league decided it was a bad look. A bad look to who? One argument has been the example it sets for young kids who play the game each week. But Gallen was suspended, so doesn’t that serve as a message, too? For years, Origin has been billed as the most aggressive form of footy. A lasting image of an angry Mark Geyer and Wally Lewis standing face-to-face during a biff has been used to promote Origin and its intensity for years and years. Now, in a woeful double standard, we’ve decided we don’t like it anymore. Ah, but the kids will be safer and the message so much better. But what message does it send when the ARLC is quite happy for Dugan to be a star in the highlight games of the rugby league calendar, even after one of its own clubs terminated his contract in March? Sometimes, rugby league really does make a fool of itself. Th is week, Blake Ferguson perhaps gave the game its biggest wake-up call. Like a sledgehammer to the head, hopefully the ARLC has now realised the harsh, permanent action it has to take against misbehaving players. If the result is kicking them out for good, so be it. It’s time we cracked down in the toughest possible way.

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hen rugby league parted ways with CEO David Gallop last year, it was made very clear that the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman John Grant thought the now soccer supremo was “too reactive”. Since then, the game has become more reactive, not less. The shoulder charge ban comes immediately to mind. It all reached new heights last weekend when the league “banned the biff ”. That is, it declared a zero tolerance policy to punching in what The Sunday Telegraph described as “the toughest crackdown on foul play in rugby league history”. Whilst league supremos were giving themselves high fives for making the world a safer place again, Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson – who’ve both brought the game into disrepute in the past – were out slapping rugby league in the face for the poor way it has dealt with behavioural issues in the past. I stress that whilst Ferguson has been charged with indecent assault, his case is still before the courts and they remain only allegations at this stage. If anything, Ferguson’s actions proved that there’s much bigger issues in rugby league than banning something that is already against the rules (i.e. – punching someone in the head). The NRL should be congratulated for the leadership it has shown in suspending the registration of Ferguson within hours of him being charged. But, the same NRL supremacy that has shown excellent leadership in the suspensions of James Tamou and Ferguson is the very same one that is quite happy for Josh Dugan to be the resurrected hero, playing the pinnacle of the game just months after repeated off-field incidents and a bad attitude saw him kicked out of the Raiders. For many years I’ve defended rugby league and its players, as I am reasonably confident that they are only reflective of society as a whole. Go out any weekend and you will see young men their age do things you simply wouldn’t believe. But to be honest, I’ve had a gutful and so has the league fanbase. Th is week, rugby league got what it deserved. When Dugan and Ferguson got themselves in trouble earlier this year, the only real punishment handed out was

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urther expansion of the Western Sydney Employment Lands, complemented with a $70 million investment in roads infrastructure, was announced as the centrepiece of the NSW Government’s western Sydney budget commitments this week. Continuing on from their previous budget spending to build the Erskine Park Link Road, the NSW Government announced that $70 million will be allocated to the upgrade of Old Wallgrove Road, providing the last length of vital infrastructure to connect Erskine Park Link Road with the M7. At the construction site on Wednesday morning, Premier Barry O’Farrell and Treasurer Mike Baird said that the project would unlock thousands of jobs for local residents. “Erskine Park Link Road and the Old Wallgrove Road upgrade are two of the most important road projects in NSW because they are directly unlocking land for employment in western Sydney,” Mr O’Farrell said. The Western Sydney Employment Lands will be expanded fourfold from 2,200 hectares to 10,000 hectares, making it the largest employment centre in NSW. “There are already logistics businesses here through to manufacturing, but unlike the previous State Government, we will not be telling business where they can set up,” Mr O’Farrell said.

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about making sure that there is a lot of support for all the talented artists in the area.” Ms Radvan said the nature of the arts is certainly changing and so the review of both funding and the cultural policy is welcomed. “Social media and technology is certainly challenging traditional notions of art, and yet we are also seeing a resurgence in traditional forms,” she said. The discussion paper and consultation form can be downloaded from the Arts NSW website at www.arts.nsw.gov.au. Public consultation closes on July 26.

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he NSW Government is reviewing funding of the arts, and the new CEO of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Hania Radvan, is pushing for greater recognition in western Sydney. “It is important that people need not travel all the way to the Sydney CBD and back to learn about, take part in and appreciate the arts,” she said. “Communities like ours are really vibrant and offer so much talent, it is

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orget that official letter in the mail summoning you to jury duty, people in NSW could soon be summoned by text message. The NSW Government will invest $4.2 million to overhaul jury duty management. “[It] will make the process of selecting jurors more efficient and user friendly for potential jurors and staff alike,” said Attorney General Greg Smith. People could soon be notified via SMS

and provide information about the most suitable dates for jury service on their mobile phone or tablet computer. Jurors who cannot attend at particular dates due to holidays or other commitments will be able to nominate dates when they are unavailable to serve, making the management of the jury process more effic ient. “Jury duty is an important civic duty, but we should do our part to make it easy for jurors to serve,” Mr Smith said. The system will use security with full audit trails to ensure no unauthorised access to jurors’ information.

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Change of heart on planning Council to raise concerns about planning overhaul with State Government

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enrith’s Liberal-Independent Councillors have had a change of heart on the controversial planning system overhaul proposed by the State Government. A major election commitment from the NSW Government, the review of the planning system commenced in July 2011 “to return planning powers back to communities”. In July 2012, when the matter was fir st brought to Council, tensions were high as Liberal-leaning Independent Councillors defended the plan to have all community consultation upfront in the planning process. But politics were placed to the side on Monday night, with Councillors agreeing that the proposal, outlined in the ‘Planning White Paper’, does not empower local residents, and places unrealistic expectations on Council’s ability to engage the public on planning matters. “The State Government’s plan will only allow local residents to be consulted at the Local Plan stage – so if Development Applications comply with the Local Plan, they will be automatically approved,” Cr Prue Car said. “It’s outrageous that people won’t be able to have their say about applications in their street or suburb.” Cr Car said the Plan meant that people would move into a new suburb or a new housing estate and have no say on what

Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies reading the Planning White Paper earlier this year.

would be approved where they lived. Cr Ross Fowler said that he also did not agree with the specification that Councils, in developing their Local Plans, must have a participation rate of 20 per cent. “If we go back to when we did the last local plan we only got about 5,000. It is just a monumental exercise and people only

show interest in planning when it directly affects them or their neighbours,” he said. “I really have grave concerns about the want to have community consultation at that level when our example is that we have spent a lot of time and money but have previously got very little consultation.”

Mayor, Mark Davies, said there was still work to be done. “There’s no doubt that the planning laws need to be changed, but there are still some issues that need to be clarified,” he said. A submission by Council will be made to the State Government on their concerns.

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Marbellous: Terryâ€™s big win Continued from front page â€œFor some reason I said to the lady: â€˜you know whatâ€™s always bugged me all these years? My bloody brother, in a fit of rage, threw my remaining marbles, all 342 of them, down the backyardâ€™,â€? he said. â€œIâ€™d worked for years building up that collection but when he threw them away I never got around to retrieving them.â€? But what Mr Rastall heard next is what makes this story one in a million. â€œThe lady said to me: â€˜I collected those marbles, washed them, put them in a jar and have had them ever since... I thought I might fi nd the owner one dayâ€™,â€? Mr Rastall said. Shocked and in disbelief, the humble local sewing machine repairer told the lady he was the owner of those marbles and was going back to the home he used to live in 40 years ago to pick them up. â€œThe lady put the broken sewing machine out on the veranda along with this big bag of marbles,â€? Mr Rastall said. â€œSo naturally I fi xed her sewing machine for nothing. I thought thatâ€™s a fair swap to me, Iâ€™m really happy.â€? But this remarkable tale doesnâ€™t end there. What does someone do when he gets his marbles back after 40 years? He enters the Australian Marbles Championships of course! â€œMy friend informed me about the Marble Championships happening in Brunswick Heads on the Queenâ€™s Birthday Long Weekend, so I told my wife to pack her bags, weâ€™re going on a road trip up the coast for a week,â€? Mr Rastall said. â€œSo my wife and I went up there and I ended up winning the whole thing â€“ beating the four-time champion in the process.â€? Mr Rastall said if he wouldâ€™ve heard his own story from someone else, those incredible chain of events, he wouldnâ€™t have believed it. But at the end of the day two things are certain â€“ Mr Rastall will be back to defend his title next year and heâ€™ll never lend his brother his marbles again.

Careful cooking Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fi refighters are warning NSW residents to be careful when cooking after new figures show crews have attended more than 200 kitchen fi res over the past six weeks â€“ nearly five a day. The majority (more than 90 per cent) of kitchen fi res over the past six weeks were the result of cooking catching alight â€“ both on the stove and in the oven. More than 30 people were injured as a result of these fi res, most suffering smoke inhalation. Fire Commissioner Greg Mullins said almost half of all house fi res started in the kitchen. â€œWe know that most of these happen when cooking is left unattended because residents are juggling other tasks,â€? Commissioner Mullins said. â€œDonâ€™t leave you and your familyâ€™s fi re safety to chance this winter. â€œIf youâ€™re stepping away from the kitchen to help with homework or to watch some television, turn off the stove and microwave and, at all times, keep a watchful eye on your cooking.â€? If a fi re does begin, call 000 immediately and do not try to fight the blaze yourself.

PUBLIC NOTICES Application for the use of Sportsgrounds â€“ Summer 2013â€“14 16 September 2013â€“2 March 2014

Applications are invited for the use of Penrith City Councilâ€™s Sportsgrounds for the 2013â€“14 Summer Season. All applicants (both new and existing) are required to attend an information meeting at Penrith City Council to submit an application for hire. Priority will be given to applications completed at either of these meetings. Meeting details are as follows: s PM -ONDAY *UNE ,IBRARY 4HEATRETTE 0ENRITH ,IBRARY (IGH 3TREET 0ENRITH OR s PM 4HURSDAY *UNE 7HOLOHAN 2OOM (OWELL /VAL 3TATION 3TREET 0ENRITH )T IS ESSENTIAL THAT 2360S BE RECEIVED BY *UNE For additional information and to register for either MEETING PLEASE CONTACT OR %MAIL mwilliams@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITION Planning Proposal for Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Council wants to hear your views on the Planning 0ROPOSAL FOR 3TAGE OF THE #ITY WIDE ,%0 4HE 0LANNING 0ROPOSAL MAPS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WILL BE ON EXHIBITION FROM -ONDAY -AY TO &RIDAY *ULY 4HE #ITY WIDE ,%0 IS BEING DELIVERED IN STAGES 3TAGE OF THE ,%0 KNOWN AS 0ENRITH ,OCAL %NVIRONMENTAL 0LAN IS ALREADY COMPLETE AND TOOK EFFECT IN 3TAGE COVERED 0ENRITH S RURAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS 3T -ARYS Town Centre and Penrithâ€™s heritage items and places. 3TAGE OF THE ,%0 COVERS 0ENRITH S URBAN AREAS AND WILL replace all existing planning documents by translating THEM INTO THE .EW 3OUTH 7ALES 'OVERNMENT S 3TANDARD 4EMPLATE FOR ,%0S 3TAGE ALSO MAKES THE NEXT YEARS of anticipated urban growth possible by setting planning controls to deliver new homes and jobs in and around 0ENRITH #ITY #ENTRE 3T -ARYS 4OWN #ENTRE AND +INGSWOOD Viewing the Planning Proposal

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ENVIROMENTORS PROGRAM GETS THE GREEN THUMBS UP! The ‘Green Bin Bloke’ visited Year 2 students at Penrith South Public School recently where students learned about recycling.

NEWS CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Ofﬁce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Ofﬁce Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: pencit@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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The ‘Green Bin Bloke’ taught students how compost is made from recycled food and garden waste taken from their green-lidded organics bins. Students also played waste games and demonstrated their new-found knowledge sharing hints and tips about recycling with the ‘Green Bin Bloke’. Keep Australia Beautiful is currently visiting some of Penrith’s local primary schools as part of the EnviroMentors program, teaching students how to be waste wise and recycle correctly. Photo: The Green Bin Bloke Enviro-mentored students at Penrith South Public School about the beneﬁts of recycling.

COUNCIL BRIEFS s Penrith Mayor Mark Davies will attend a fundraising dinner for Westcare Penrith on Thursday, 27 June at the Nepean Coffee Club. The night will raise funds for a Mobile Office which will allow the Westcare team to reach those who can’t get into their Penrith office for many reasons including illness, lack of transport and mobility. To make a donation to the Mobile Office, call Alex on 0405 188 395. s Five Penrith City Council Preschools are offering reduced fees for all children the year before school for 1 or 2 days. These centres operate from 9am–3pm during school term only and are as follows: Grays Lane Preschool, Cranebrook; Gumbirra Children’s Preschool, St Clair; Rainbow Cottage Preschool, Cambridge Park; St Marys Preschool, St Marys and Tandara Preschool, Penrith.

Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

Council’s preschools offer a great school readiness program to help children look forward to their big day and get the right start to primary school. The curriculum has a focus on early literacy and numeracy but it also teaches kids about rules and routine.

Grafﬁti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

If you would like more information about Council’s preschools, call 4732 7836.

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 24 June 2013 – 7.30pm (Ordinary meeting)

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The following development application has been received by Council: s Lot 33 & 34 DP 1089178, Part Lot 32 DP 14333, DA13/0554 Lot 30 DP 658427 & Lot 31 DP 651861, 240–250 Great Western Highway Kingswood Proposed 8-storey, mixed-use development – 3 levels of basement car parking, 10 ground ﬂoor commercial tenancies and 97 residential apartments Contact: Belinda Borg on 4732 7505 Closing Date: 8 July 2013 In accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, the development application will be referred to the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for the Sydney Metro West Region for determination.

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“Really innovative creative arts festivals… and by innovative, I mean the kinds of ‘landmark’ festivals that would bring people from Sydney and neighbouring suburbs. Diverse, ‘one of a kind’, run by people with different voices or different ideas, and across many collaborative pathways.” To see your winning entry in print right here give the best answer to the following question for this week: Question: What do you think would attract businesses into Penrith to help create more local jobs? Find us online: twitter.com/penrithcouncil penrithcity.nsw.gov.au The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary ofﬁce hours, in the period from 24 June 2013 to 8 July 2013. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be speciﬁed in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA13/0568 For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd DA13/0568 Lot 11 DP 1176163 Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs Subdivision of an existing residue lot into 6 lots including 3 future development lots, 1 residue allotment, 1 lot for drainage purposes and 1 future public reserve lot

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Talking donations Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has encouraged local families to talk about organ and tissue donation. Mr Bradbury and Parliamentary Secretary for Health Ageing, Shayne Neumann met Nepean Hospital and DonateLife staff recently, as well as donor and recipient families. “Australians have a good record when it comes to donating organs and tissue, with 1,052 Australians receiving transplants from 354 deceased organ donors,” Mr Bradbury said. “It is great to see that NSW is making a significant contribution to the national outcomes, contributing 28 per cent of all organ donors.”

Penrith’s border bid Expansion of Penrith Local Government Area on the cards

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here was bipartisan, unanimous support from all councillors on Monday night to approach neighbouring local government areas with a proposition to expand Penrith Council’s borders. The Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) has released a discussion paper on the future of local government in NSW and makes a number of suggestions on fi nancial sustainability and amalgamations of inner city councils. Penrith Councillors were of the view that for Penrith Council to grow as a regional city, a number of border changes would be beneficial. Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler said that the Western Sydney Employment Lands are currently administered by two Councils. “It would be logical that the growth of that region be managed by one Council and that is an area of great prospect for Penrith,” he said. “If you want to promote regional development then it is probably better that it is under one government’s control.” “We have a number of townships that are divided between two councils, such as Luddenham, Wallacia, Agnes Banks and Badgerys Creek where it would be beneficial to have one Council overseeing the area,” agreed Cr John Thain . Penrith Council General Manager,

Current Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies.

Alan Stoneham, has already commenced discussions with neighbouring General Managers about communities of interest. Mayor, Mark Davies, said that he met with the reviewers and expressed three key issues. “I made it clear that the region must have a strong, regional voice amidst the amalgamations elsewhere,” he said.

The ILGRP in the same discussion paper has suggested that it become compulsory for all mayors to be elected by popular vote from the public. Penrith Councillors did not agree. “A mayor must have the support of the council in order to achieve the goals of the government,” Cr Fowler said.

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Nasty brawl results in officers being injured

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female police officer was struck by the wife of a man who had just been arrested and another officer was injured in an ugly incident in Penrith last Saturday night. Just before midnight, Police were called to a brawl near the State Government Office Building, across from Penrith Station. When police arrived, those involved in the brawl ran off in different directions. “When a Sergeant went to apprehend one of the brawlers police allege a 34-year-old male from St Marys shoulder charged into the back of the police officer, allowing the original man to escape and injuring the Sergeant,” Police said in a statement. Police arrested the 34-year-old, and it was at that moment the man’s wife ran at police swinging her arms. She struck a female constable, and was then arrested herself. Police searched the 24-year-old woman and found an amount of illicit pills.

More living alone A new discussion paper has found that the number of people living alone with dementia is expected to increase as single-person households continue to rise. In 1961, 11 per cent of households were single persons. By 2011, that had increased to 25 per cent – approximately two million people. The discussion paper, released by Alzheimer’s Australia NSW, states that more than 30 per cent of Australians aged over 75 live alone, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The man was charged with ‘assault police’ and bailed to Penrith Local Court on July 22. The 24-year-old female was charged with two counts of ‘posses prohibited drug’ and ‘assault police officer’. She was bailed to appear at Penrith Local Court on July 22. Both police sustained only minor injuries. While not commenting on the specifics of this case, Penrith Police Crime Manager, Grant Healey, said it was disappointing when police became the target when out on jobs. “Police are called to these incidents by members of the community to protect the community, it is unacceptable that police while trying to protect our community are attacked,” Detective Inspector Healey said. “When a Police officer and I would suspect any other emergency services worker starts their shift they do not expect to be assaulted while delivering services to our community. “Police are out there protecting the community and they should not be assaulted whilst keeping the peace and looking after you.”

Power shock NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson has slammed the State Government over rising electricity and gas prices, after more increases were confi rmed this week. “Mr O’Farrell promised to tackle the cost of living so it is vital he be held to account for yet another rise in the price of electricity and gas,” Mr Robertson said. Mr Robertson claimed the average annual household electricity bill in NSW has risen 42.6 per cent since Mr O’Farrell came to power.

Taxi driver threatened: Man arrested at St Marys A man has been charged after he allegedly pulled a knife on a taxi driver in St Marys. Just after midday last Sunday, a man got in a taxi in North St Marys and travelled to Saddington Street, St Marys. At the end of the trip the man allegedly threatened the taxi driver with a knife and refused to pay. The driver, fearing for his safety, left the location and immediately contacted police who arrived shortly after, and arrested the man nearby. The alleged offender, aged 49, was taken to St Marys Police Station where he was charged with aff ray, goods in custody and fail to pay taxi fare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fire inquiry: Community urged to come forward Penrith Police are about to attend a Coronial inquiry about a number of suspicious house fi res in Short Street, Emu Plains in August and September 2011. In an effort to ensure they have identified all witnesses police are urging members of the community who have any information in relation to these fi res to contact Penrith detectives on 4721 9444. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Armed robbery update: Men charged Detectives have charged three men in relation to an armed robbery at Werrington earlier this year. On Sunday, May 5, three people armed with a pistol allegedly assaulted and robbed a patron outside a hotel at Werrington. They then entered the hotel and stole an amount of cash. Last Friday, detectives attended an address at Silverwater and arrested a 34-year-old man from Bidwill over the Werrington incident and another out-of-area armed robbery. He was charged with two counts of robbery whilst armed with a dangerous weapon and one count of robbery in company causing wounding. He remains in custody to appear at Parramatta Local Court in July. Two other men were arrested on Wednesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Home invasion: Man assaulted, robbed A man was assaulted during a home invasion in Lethbridge Street, Penrith last Friday night or in the early hours of Saturday morning. A 27-year-old male was assaulted and a car and amount of cash was stolen.

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JULIA GILLARD Why it’s better under us

ustralians should take confidence with an economy that continues to outperform the developed world. We’ve come through a once-in-acentury boom in our terms of trade and business investment, with contained inflation and record low interest rates. GDP grew by a solid 0.6 per cent in the March quarter and by 2.5 per cent through the year – three times the OECD average. Th is means our economy has grown by a remarkable 14 per cent since the Government came to offic e, outstripping every major advanced economy. Around 960,000 jobs have been created since Labor came to office, while 28 million have been lost worldwide. We have a AAA credit rating with a stable outlook from all three ratings agencies – never achieved under the Coalition. We’re only one of eight countries with this credit rating – a signific ant endorsement of our budgetary management. Since coming to Government, we’ve been helping families with the cost of living right across the lifecycle. We have lower interest rates – with a family saving $5,500 a year on a $300,000 mortgage. We introduced Australia’s fi rst paid parental leave scheme – providing working parents with up to 18 weeks parental leave pay at the national minimum wage.

TONY ABBOTT The Coalition difference

We lifted the Child Care Rebate to 50 per cent of out-of-pocket expenses, providing families with up to $7,500 for every child every year. We introduced the Schoolkids Bonus – a guaranteed payment of $410 for primary school and $820 for secondary school that’s paid for every year a child is at school. We lifted the rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A for teenagers by up to $4,200 a year. And from July 1 this year working dads will be eligible for two weeks of Dad and Partner Pay of around $1,200 (before tax). In the face of the most extraordinary economic events since the Great Depression, the Australian economy has emerged as one of the strongest in the world. The Western Weekender is the only place you will fi nd a weekly column by Julia Gillard in the Penrith media.

hile Labor is again mired in chaos and division, the Coalition is addressing the issues facing Australians every day. Our priorities are to ease cost-ofliving pressures on families, help small businesses grow and create more jobs, strengthen the economy and take the action necessary to secure our borders. Every day, my colleagues and I are setting out the details of our Real Solutions Plan to build a strong, prosperous economy and a safe, secure Australia. An essential part of our Real Solutions Plan is the abolition of the carbon tax. It is not generally known, but Labor’s carbon tax goes up by five per cent on July 1 – and is legislated to go up again in 2014. Under Labor, the carbon tax will also

be extended to diesel fuel for heavy on-road vehicles from July 1 next year. Th is will increase transportation costs and flow through to prices. If elected on September 14, abolishing the carbon tax will be the fi rst order of business for an incoming Coalition government. We not only have a plan to abolish the carbon tax, but we have also detailed how we will help households by keeping the current income tax thresholds and fortnightly pension and benefit rates. Under a Coalition Government, Australians will keep a tax cut and fortnightly pension and benefit increases without a carbon tax. During these uncertain economic times, only the Coalition has a plan to help households and small businesses plan their futures with confidence. The Coalition is working to build a stronger, better future for all Australians. That’s the difference between us and Labor. Tony Abbott will continue to write each week for The Western Weekender in the lead-up to the 2013 Federal Election. What’s your view on what he’s had to say today? Email news@ westernweekender.com.au or write to Suite 2, 42-44 Abel Street, Jamisontown 2750.

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e fi nd ourselves here again folks! Kevin from Queensland wants his job back and tough Julia won’t

budge. At the top of the frequently asked question list this week... is Julia Gillard going to survive until the election? I have spoken to dozens of people about this very question – journalists, Labor insiders, Liberals with Labor friends, staffers, MPs and some ministers. Do any of them know what going on? The answer is no! One well plugged-in Rudd supporter warned me “if anyone tells you they know anything for certain – they’re lying”. There has been perhaps undue focus on Bill Shorten – he’s under pressure from the Rudd camp to reinstate him – one MP even went as far to say, “Bill Shorten has the opportunity to either wipe out the next generation of MPs or help save them from political oblivion”. That’s a fair burden. If anything is going to happen, all sides say it won’t happen until the latter part of next week. Whatever happens, It’s not going to be pretty. I can’t see Julia Gillard standing down

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and packing it all in. And Kevin Rudd won’t challenge and be embarrassed a third time. The polls can’t be helping – as marginal seat holders look at the papers daily and see their period of unemployment fast approaching. Some in the Gillard camp have to be weighing up the switch – morale

is diabolically low among Labor’s most staunch supporters and you get the feeling the every-man-for-himself mentality is starting to creep in. Next week is the one to watch – it’ll be a blockbuster or an over-hyped flop. Popcorn and a stiff drink should be at the ready!

Ahhhh Labor leadership – it’s really becoming an oxymoron, isn’t it.

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I didn’t get a call from Tony Abbott during his telephone conference (Tony phones in, Western Weekender June 7) but his assumption that Lindsay is his for the taking is insulting. Based on his time as a trainee priest at Emu Plains over 20 years ago he sees himself as an expert on Penrith. At the time he thought that if he couldn’t be Pope, the Priest gig was not worth it. Now he thinks by playing Professor Higgins to Fiona Scott’s Eliza Doolittle, Penrith can help him become Prime Minister. His “turn back the boats” approach to asylum seekers, for example, seems to reflect his image of Penrith as being racist. Will any deaths at sea be worth a Liberal victory in Penrith? Fiona Scott seems a nice person. She served me once when I bought a car cover from her family auto shop. The issues of Lindsay however are too big for a political novice especially with Abbott as puppet master. John A’Hearne, Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In a desperate ploy to distract her panicked, knife-wielding MPs, Julia Gillard renews her spurious gender attack against Tony Abbott (and all males wearing blue ties). I was a member of a service club with Tony, who was instrumental in having women accepted as members. He has surrounded himself with talented women, and this year his “Pollies Pedal” charity raised $148,000 for the Manly Women’s Shelter. In contrast, Julia has repaid Rudd-executioner David Feeney with endorsement for a safe seat against a well-qualified female candidate. Her hypocrisy is breathtaking! John Shailer, Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tony’s ambition I would just like to say, well written by Miles Anderson (Dear Weekender, Western Weekender June 14). I also think that this government do have the people and especially the children’s best interests at heart, Tony Abbott make no mistake, his only real ambition is to be Prime Minister. P Craze, Emu Heights

Pressure on the PM Comrade Julia has gone and done it again. Th is time she has even upset the feminists with her diatribe against Abbott and Co and the “blue tie” brigade. The poor girl must be under a lot of pressure, and not thinking too rationally to stoop to playing the women against men angle. To suggest that abortion would be axed if Abbott were to become PM is scare mongering in the extreme. He would not be game to touch that sacred cow of the feminists. Too many votes might be lost if abortion was to be reigned in. Don’t worry girls, the baby killing will continue and the killed will be replaced by importing more migrants into

Australia. Medicare will pick up the tab; so, look up and be happy. Jay Nauss, via email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Non-issues getting an airing I, like many, am sick to death of endless streams of mindless commentary about “non issues”, but this left wing expose says more about the role of the media in expousing Julia Gillard’s woeful efforts to grab a headline when she has nothing to say about the shambolic state of Federal politics at the moment (Laura Jayes, Western Weekender June 14). “Menugate” has been exposed as a no brainer – Tony Abbott, Mal Brough and Joe Hockey had nothing to apologise for. If Ms Jayes was so offended by the content of the “faux menu” why in reply has she not reported on the Leunig article appearing in the Fairfax press late last week – referring to Tony Abbott’s anatomy being used in a crude and distasteful manner. It would appear Ms Jayes’ column should be co-columned under the ALP banner or she should declare her biased support for “Women for Gillard” as an paid advertisement. Come on Weekender, I normally enjoy your format, but please, please do not fall for the ALP strategy of gender edification and one-sided political (for want of a better term) commentary by hell-bent left wing media spin merchants. Paul Warburton, via email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Proud boys in blue You would have to go a very long way to meet a fi ner police officer than Ben Feszczuk (From The Editor’s Desk, Western Weekender June 14). Both of these gentlemen have been wonderful ambassadors for the Penrith and St Marys region, and the NSW Police Force. Tim Horan, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Radioactive waste It would seem from all reports that the transfer of any type of waste (who knows now if it is dangerous or not) to our area is inevitable. I personally think the decision has already been made and nothing we do or say will change it. Having said that, I hope I am wrong. If it doesn’t happen congratulations to all involved with stopping something that it is reasonable to suppose that most, if not all, of our community are against. Pat Matthews, Jamisontown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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enrith Council will be left in the hands of 15 talented and capable students for celebrations marking Local Government Week. The annual Junior Council has been selected for 2013, with Year 5 student, Chloe McSpadden of Cambridge Park Public School named Junior Mayor. As part of the program designed to teach the next generation about local government, the 15 students will run a mock Council meeting on August 5. Th is week the students chose two topics to debate at the meeting; should the number of playgrounds and sports fields be reduced to improve the quality of existing facilities; and what are the positive and negative aspects of building a theme park in Penrith. The students will be paired up with Councillors, who will provide mentorship throughout the junior council program and teach the students about debating. Chloe, who has never done any public speaking before, is very excited at the prospect of chairing the mock Council meeting. “I don't know what to expect but I have met the Mayor and he has said that he will help me, so I am really excited,” she said. On Monday, Mayor Mark Davies urged all involved to have fun. “Do not be nervous because we are all here to help you, this is a great opportunity and an experience that you will look back on for many years to come,” he said.

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Keeping up the fight Rally held to protest controversial radioactive waste plan

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ailed a huge success, MP for Lindsay David Bradbury conducted a civilised rally against radioactive waste being brought to Kemps Creek’s SITA facility at St Marys Memorial Hall last week. Over 120 residents attended the rally to voice their concerns to the State Government, who are considering a proposal by the State Property Authority to remove radioactive waste from the former Hunters Hill uranium site and store it at Kemps Creek. Though empty seats labelled clearly for Premier Barry O’Farrell, Minister Greg Pearce, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres, Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies, Londonderry MP Bart Bassett and MP Andrew Rohan attracted criticism, the majority of the evening was dedicated to video recording residents’ legitimate questions for the Government. “I lived in Poland when Chernobyl exploded and it was the dust that was so dangerous,” said one concerned resident. Another testified to the terrible illnesses caused by radiation exposure. “My father was in the army when they did the testing at Maralinga and I had to bury my father and attended his friends’ funerals. It ruined our childhood because our father was too sick to work,” the female resident said. Mr Bradbury was met with a signific ant applause when he updated residents about his conversations with Mr O’Farrell over the issue and options for a Federal

The rally underway at St Marys last week.

facility to take the waste. “To me it seems that the most viable option would be to encase the waste on site,” he said. Mr O’Farrell has said that if a Federal facility could be found for the waste, he would pay for the transportation costs. “That’s very big of Mr O’Farrell to offer

to pay for the transportation – storage is far more costly,” Mr Bradbury said. The meeting unanimously endorsed a resolution to write to Mr O'Farrell and ask that a feasibility study on encasement be conducted. Mr Ayres and Mrs Davies both had prior engagements so could not attend.

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Family squabble ends in court: A man has been placed on a good behaviour bond after kicking his step-son. Penrith Local Court heard this week that a 32-year-old man was charged with assault after injuring his step-son in a domestic dispute. According to evidence tendered to the court, the man and the 12-year-old boy usually have a good relationship, however on the day in question, the man’s partner, who is also mother to the boy was not home. The man asked the boy to clean the dishes however the boy started talking back and stormed out of the house. The man was enraged by the boy’s actions and chased him outside, where, on the street, he proceeded to kick him in the leg “as a form of punishment”. A week later, the police arrested the man and charged him with assault. The man is still with his partner and the son and the relationship is reportedly back to normal. However, the man has been placed on a Section 10 good behaviour bond for 12 months with the condition that he not assault the boy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Charges dismissed after brawl: Penrith Local Court has dismissed a case of affr ay after hearing details of a violent brawl at a hotel in Yass. The manager of the hotel, who is a resident of Penrith, was brought before the court on charges of aff ray. The Court heard that the hotel manager and chef were in disagreement over the terms of a sale of a motor vehicle, with one party refusing to hand over the car until the money was made available. The chef then threatened to kill the hotel manager and his family. The hotel manager then walked over and held his fi st in the air threateningly at the chef. However, he did not strike the chef. The chef’s daughter, who worked at the hotel as a bar maid, then became involved and threw a bar stool at the hotel manager. The chef then grabbed the hotel manager’s testicles and bit his arm. A scuffle ensued, during which a client of the hotel tried to intervene and pull the chef away from the hotel manager. The chef continued to yell threats that he would kill the man and his family. The chef then grabbed a knife and reportedly held it near the hotel manager, smiling menacingly. Police were called by the hotel manager and the three staff were arrested. The court dismissed the aff ray charges on the hotel manager because although there was a civil dispute over the vehicle, the brawl was started by the bar maid and the man did not injure any of the other people involved in the melee.

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s the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme draws closer, a myriad of employment opportunities will be created for people looking to work in the care and disability sectors. And the time to start considering a career in disability care is now, as students from Cambridge Park High School found out last week. Northcott Disability Services provide support to people with a disability and their carers across NSW. Last week, Northcott ran a special workshop called ‘ProjectABLE’ for the high school students in Years 10, 11 and 12, designed to inspire them to apply their passions, skills and abilities to enrich lives by pursuing a career in the disability services sector. “ProjectABLE aims to inform Year 10, 11 and 12 students about the range of career paths available within the disability services,” said Northcott’s Learning and Development Consultant, Kathryn Leaney. “We know the disability sector workforce will grow considerably in the coming years as Australia’s new National Disability Insurance Scheme rolls out. “Workshops like these are vitally important for both the future of this growing sector and the future direction that students from western Sydney choose to take in their lives.” The half day workshop was interactive

Are you a motivated, talented person interested in serving our community? Would you like to be paid to study and gain skills and experience in a field such as business administration, childcare, IT or hospitality? Applications are now open for places in Penrith City Council’s award winning traineeship program for 2014. Applications close in September 2013 and traineeships start in January 2014. Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies said trainees gain a variety of experiences that help them realise their potential and develop vital skills, knowledge and confidence. “Our traineeship program is well regarded and has provided a strong foundation for many successful and rewarding careers, and Council is a friendly and flexible workplace,” he said. For details, call 4732 7596.

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epean Christian School has hit back at unfair claims that the Mulgoa-based school offers no praise whatsoever to its students. A report by the Seven Network’s ‘Today Tonight’ last week gave the impression that the school offers no praise to its students for good work and achievements, however, Principal Geoff Wheaton says this is not the case. “Our school does not offer stars, stickers, stamps and certificates, we do not praise with artificial rewards, rather we encourage intrinsic motivation anchored in our students’ curiosity, engaging learning and vibrant relationships between our teachers and students,” Mr Wheaton said. The essence of the policy is that rather than motivate students to learn simply for a reward, they are taught to see learning itself as the reward. “We are very serious about our Christianity, in the sense that we want service more than self-interest,” he said. “One day, when our students are asked to do something, say mow the lawn for their elderly neighbour, we do not want them asking themselves, ‘what is in it for me?’ Th is is not in our society’s interests! “Our God is a God of grace, not merit. Stars, stickers, stamps and certificates are really just bribes promoting self-interest and so students do not learn the true value of their achievements.” He said the school focuses on three

Principal Geoff Wheaton with the smiling students of Nepean Christian School. Photo: Melinda Jane.

forms of learning motivation – contextual, relational and playful – by which the students receive various forms of affir mation.

“For example, I had a student come to me with a beautiful piece of art. Now rather than simply giving her a sticker or star, I gave her positive, specific feedback

and explained that such artworks are either displayed or sold. I ended up buying the artwork. So the learning became real and contextual,” Mr Wheaton said.

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he Luke Priddis Foundation, which supports children with autism spectrum disorders, has raised $29,547 after a successful charity event. The Foundation held a charity golf day on May 17, where over 135 people entered the competition to raise money for local programs that support autistic children. Luke Priddis Foundation General Manager, Shane Skeen, collected the funds this week and said that the cheque showed the generosity of the community. “We had many local businesses sponsor different aspects of the charity golf day – Bank of Queensland got in and sponsored the food cart for example,” he said. “The money will go towards the programs we run for families with autistic children, which we run in Glenmore Park and are looking to start one in St Marys next term. “The programs are important because autistic children can communicate with adults but they fi nd it diffic ult to communicate with children of their own age sometimes.” Kate Geisker of the Bank of Queensland, who presented the cheque on Monday, said the bank was proud to support the work of the local charity. “We all have families here at BOQ and know what a great cause this is,” she said. “We are lucky that here in Penrith and at BOQ we have a culture that encourages giving back to others in the community.”

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ancer affects the lives of many people and now one group of Penrith-based women have decided to take action. A group of six women from Penrith and the Lower Blue Mountains area will be participating in the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers, a fundraising event for cancer treatment and research organisation Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA Hospital. The team is made up of locals Diane Murphy, Helen Michelmore, Judith Sopher, Shelly Davis, Gillian Thom pson and Wendy Butler who have entered the walk under the team name ‘Happy Feat’. They will travel 60 kilometres on foot throughout Sydney over two days, starting on Saturday, November 9 and camping out in tents overnight. Each participant needs to raise $2,000 for the entry fee but are hoping to achieve an even higher goal to contribute to the charity. To help fundraise, the team will be holding a luncheon at Osso Steak and Ribs in Penrith on Friday, August 16. Based around the theme of ‘stilettos to joggers’, the event will feature entertainer Rikki Organ as MC and there will be great food, raffles and an auction. For team member Diane Murphy, the cause is personal – she lost her father to cancer in 2009 and experienced the horror of having her then 23-year-old son diagnosed with a non-malignant brain

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Proving they’ve got talent Wallacia resident set to wow the judges on hit reality television show

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eep your eyes peeled for the television debut of Wallacia resident Alex Robinson, who is set to wow the judges on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. Mr Robinson, 22, and his partner Winny Tang, 20, auditioned in front of the ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ directors earlier this year and were chosen to progress to the next stage of the show. They have been invited to perform live at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre on Saturday, June 22 in front of the show’s judges Geri Halliwell, Timomatic, Kyle Sandilands and Dawn French. They will perform a routine that combines high-flying cheerleading stunts and dance moves with music, as Ms Tang also sings the song ‘Sparks Fly’ by Taylor Swift. Mr Robinson said he was not nervous and is looking forward to appearing on the show and auditioning for the judges. “We’re actually really, really excited because we’ve performed the act a few times now and it’s gone really well every time so we’re just excited to have the opportunity to show everybody what we can do,” he said. The couple have been performing together for over a year and fi rst met through cheerleading, competing for the Penrith District Cheerleading Club and Sydney University Cheerleading Club. They have previously entered cheerleading partner stunt competitions

Alex Robinson and Winny Tang will perform in front of the Australia’s Got Talent judging panel this weekend.

together and won a state championship. Ms Tang also has a passion for music and acting, and has appeared in musical productions with the Sydney University

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“It’s pretty amazing what we’re doing in the fi rst routine but we’ve got even harder stuff planned for the next one... they’ll be impressed,” he said.

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wo Penrith women traded the luxury of their beds for a nine-day trek through the wilderness in a bid to raise money for charity. Sara Tavora, 27, and Lucy Richardson, 26, who attended St Pauls Grammar School together, returned from the Born to Trek Kakadu volunteering challenge on Sunday, June 16. The trip was organised by charity Save the Children Australia to raise funds for indigenous children to learn and prepare for school. Over the course of their physically demanding journey, Ms Tavora and Ms Richardson bushwalked and hiked throughout Kakadu National Park and canoed through the Katherine Gorge in blistering heat.

“On the fi rst day, I tripped and rolled my ankle within a few hours… it was hard, just about everyone had a fall or two so it was defi nitely tricky, it’s not like just going for a nice bushwalk by any means,” Ms Tavora said. They also volunteered in Bagot, near Darwin, where they met local children and assisted with activities for a community fun day. Since their return, the women have been busy organising fundraising activities to meet their goal of raising $10,000 for Save the Children Australia. They have already reached the halfway mark, raising $5,000 from a cupcake stall, clothes swap and donations. “It’s been busy, it’s kind of been like having a second job but it’s defin itely worthwhile,” she said. The next event on their agenda is a trivia night, to be held at Windsor RSL on Saturday, August 3.

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York Public School will be hold ing a Canteen Girls 1976 -1996 reun ion dinner on June 28. For deta ils, call Michele on 0414 096 481.

Check out some great history at the Printing Museum located at Penr ith Paceway. Open Satu rdays 10am-2pm. Gold coin donation to enter.

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The First Emu Plains Scouts are holding a garage sale on Saturday, June 29. It’ll be at 2 Peter Court, Jamisontown. Call Tracey on 0422 064 415.

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lenmore Park Town Centre’s inaugural Winter Warmer event will be on this Saturday, June 22 and promises to be fun for the whole family. Glenmore Park retailers will be keeping customers warm, healthy and nourished with some great specials and offers, including free blood pressure checks from Medi-Advice Pharmacy, free samples from Gloria Jeans, special offers at Michele’s Patisserie and Subway, and

recipe ideas from Bakers Delight. Penrith’s own Vintage FM radio station will also be broadcasting live from the food court, with lots of giveaways on offer as well as face painting for the kids. “Winter in particular is a diffic ult time for retailers, so Glenmore Park Town Centre has decided to create a winter event for the local community to visit and enjoy the great products and services our fabulous retailers offer,” said Glenmore Park Town Centre’s Natalie Philp. The Winter Warmer event will run from 9am to 12pm this Saturday.

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when it comes to exploring the great outdoors – no matter what the climate or terrain. Kathmandu specialise in all types of outdoor footwear; multi-length trousers and shorts; thermals; jackets including down, fleece and rainwear; as well as hoodies, knits, polos and t-shirts, for women, men and kids. Not to mention their huge range of accessories including belts, earmuffs , gloves, hats and scarves. But it isn’t just the apparel that

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CSR at work rofessor Michael Porter of Harvard has done some remarkable work in the area of the application of competitive principles and strategic approaches to social needs and Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR. In a joint article Porter claims that “typically the more closely tied a social issue is to a company’s business, the greater the opportunity to leverage the fi rm’s resources – and benefit society”. Well on Friday night, local businessman Josh Vrsaljko, in the company of David Bradbury MP, Senator Marise Payne, Stuart Ayres MP, a number of elder Councillors and business people announced how he and his team from Sustain Community Housing (SCH) will put Porter’s claims into practice. SCH is the brainchild of Josh from ZAC Homes and ZAC Investments who has been in the building industry for 22 years. SCH has been established to bring a new approach to the provision of social and affordable housing as well as play a part in the delivery of group homes for disability providers. SCH’s vision is “to be an industry leader in providing sustainable social and affordable housing”. Josh also established the Sustain Foundation (SF) to maximise and leverage the great work that his company has been doing in the community. SF is waiting for approval to launch a raffle to raise $900,000 to build three homes for social housing each year. For further information on SCH and SF, contact Josh by email: info@sustaincommunityhousing.com.au.

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hen is the last time you said “I have made a mistake”? Admitting error is tough for anyone. Yet admitting and noting errors at any leadership level is critical to maintaining respect, authority and an open corporate culture. Mistakes make us human, it happens to the best of us. As businesspeople, we worry that customers will be intolerant of our errors. The truth is, though, denying them only magnifies an already awkward situation and ends up hurting your reputation. Handling them right, on the other hand, can actually shore up relationship, spark improvements and benefit your brand. Here is some advice: • Speak in the fi rst person: don’t say something passive like “mistakes were made”. Say “I made a mistake”. • Apologise and mean it: a sincere apology can work wonders. In addition, don’t use phrases like “I’m sorry that you feel that way” or “I apologise if I offended anyone” and putting the onus on the other person, instead of taking responsibility. • Don’t make excuses, or try to pass responsibility: those who need the apology don’t need to hear the excuses. • Fix it: it is not enough to merely apologise. You need to fi x things, if you can, or try to make amends in some way. • Learn from it: if you learn from your mistakes or bad decisions, then all is not lost. Michael Todd is the Marketing and Business Manager of the Penrith Business Advisory Centre

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public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 26 to determine public interest and volunteer support for the establishment of a Seniors Day Club in Penrith. The meeting will be held at 10am in the Hornseywood Hall at Penrith RSL. All members of the community are invited to attend the meeting to ask questions and provide input on whether the program is needed. The initiative has been sponsored by the Penrith RSL sub-branch as a possible means to help reduce social isolation among older people who may be frail, or have trouble getting out and about. Day Clubs are open to all, not just the ex-service community, and provide numerous

opportunities to learn new skills, make friends, and make a difference for others. The Day Clubs meet once a week and for a nominal contribution provide transport, and activities such as gentle exercise, mental stimulation, leisure and entertainment as well as morning tea and lunch. The public meeting will be attended by representatives from the New South Wales branch of the RSL, the department of Veterans Affairs and local community and health services. If you have an interest in aged care, wish to offer your support as a volunteer, or just want to know more, call John Love at the RSL subbranch on 4728 5200. - Alex Nicholson

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Community must be aware Abuse all too prevalent amongst the elderly community, says National Seniors

ational Seniors Australia is urging members of the community to be more aware of the types of abuse facing the

elderly. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, held last weekend, aims to shine the light on the various forms of abuse and neglect facing the elderly and raise awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. National Seniors Australia Chief Executive, Michael O’Neill said elder abuse incorporated fi nancial, emotional, physical, sexual and psychological abuse and neglect. “The right to a safe and secure old age free from abuse and neglect is one of the most basic human rights,” he said. “But as more and more people live into their 80’s, 90’s and beyond, it’s imperative that we are alert to the possibility of elder abuse becoming more prevalent in our society.” Reports indicate that fi nancial abuse forms approximately 50 per cent of all abuse perpetrated against older people. Financial abuse is defi ned as illegal use, improper use or mismanagement of a person’s money, property or fina ncial resources by a person with whom they have a relationship implying trust. “Last year at a national conference on elder abuse we heard of a number of cases of vulnerable older victims losing between $500 and $500,000 each, often to relatives and to their children in particular,’’ Mr O’Neill said.

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“Research indicates that the years from 75 to 85 are the times when abuse is most likely to occur. “And due to the hidden nature of elder

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Could insurance policies for aged care provide a benefit to the community?

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nsurance policies for aged care would be a good way of helping Australians fund their needs in later life but would be a hard sell to consumers, a new report says. The report entitled Long Term Care Insurance: A Survey of Providers’ Attitudes, was commissioned by the consumer lobby group for the over 50s, National Seniors Australia. The report’s author, Bridget Browne of Australian National University, late last year surveyed and interviewed life insurers and major fi nancial services providers and consultants.

Nearly three quarters said that private voluntary insurance covering long term care needs could be a worthwhile product in Australia in line with those offered in some countries overseas. Dr Tim Adair, Director of the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre, said that insurance for aged care was not something that would happen overnight, and significant work would be needed. “Over a lifetime, people face enough pressures to provide for themselves and their families, without worrying about aged care insurance as well,” Dr Adair said.

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friendships with all her staff. As deli manager, she has a leadership maxim of, “I never ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do myself”. Beyond checking deliveries, ordering, and organising rosters, she gets “into the trenches”, slicing up the meat, cleaning, and serving customers. Ms Wilson is also an active participant in charity work.

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etirement is an important phase of your life that involves significant change and it’s important not to underestimate

this. There is a real need to plan for your years in retirement, to ensure a smooth transition and so you can make the most of it. It’s likely you have been looking forward to retirement for a long time so you want to make sure you can enjoy it to the fullest. On average, people spend approximately 20 years at school or other educational institutions, 35 years working and 20 years in retirement, so it’s a significant phase of your life. Research shows that if you come into retirement as healthy as possible, you are more likely to stay that way. Evidence also shows that if you plan for major events, such as retiring, they are more likely to happen and work out well. When ‘planning for retirement’ is mentioned many people automatically think of money and superannuation. These are important but planning for retirement is about much more than this – there are other things that make life satisfying. Work, expectations, lifestyle, housing, family and estate planning should all be considered. And if you haven’t started planning yet, it is never too late to start – even if you have retired already.

You can start your retirement planning by answering the questions below: • What do you want from your retirement? • What have you done already to help make these things happen? • Who will replace your current friends at work when you want someone to share your joys and frustrations with? • Where do you want to live as you grow older? • What activities are you interested in? • What new skills can you learn to make your senior years easier? • What do you think you need to do, to achieve this in your retirement? To ensure you get the most out of your senior years, consider: • Stopping smoking – this is a main preventable cause of ill health. • Finding more ways to be physically active – this is the second most preventable cause of ill health. • Continue to work – go part time or be a volunteer. Research shows work and keeping connected in the community is good for your health. • Enjoy healthy foods and have regular health checks. • Consult with your fina ncial planner, accountant or similar to work out the fi nancial issues of retirement.

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f you wake up in the morning and feel like you haven’t slept a wink, there may be good reason for your tiredness. An astounding 49 per cent of people have regular sleepless nights according to a survey commissioned by Ibis Hotels. Some 32 per cent of people said that their sleep was disrupted by a snoring partner and 20 per cent have trouble sleeping because of an unplanned visit to the bedroom by the kids. There are also lots of other peeves for sleepers; some 12 per cent of people don’t sleep well because their partner goes to bed at a different time. Other pet peeves include stealing the covers (10 per cent) and having different body temperatures (eight per cent) throughout the night.

Overall, women are 12 per cent more likely to report being annoyed in the bedroom than men (61 per cent versus 73 per cent). Speaking of pet peeves, 11 per cent aren’t put off by their furry family members at night, regularly allowing their cat or dog into bed. Sleep scientist Dr Carmel Harrington, who worked with Ibis on the research, said: “Bedtime is strongly ingrained into our routine and habits. It is also dependent upon the people around us, who influence what we see as a ‘normal’ time to head to sleep”. “But it is important to realise that while our individual sleep needs differ, everyone should be aiming for a good sleep every night in order to keep you healthy and functional throughout the day,” Dr Harrington added.

“Sleep is a time when all the systems of our body, including our brain, have the chance to rest and repair and without this our biological systems and our mood state suffer. “If you are waking in the night, it is a good idea to evaluate your sleep habits to see if there is anything you are doing that may be affecting how you sleep.” For example, she said, it is a good idea to stay away from all forms of caffeine in the afternoon, make sure you do not eat a big meal within three hours of bedtime and to switch off the computer at least one hour before going to bed. It is also very important that your sleeping environment is conducive to sleep. Th is means that the room needs to be dark, quiet and cool and that your bed is comfortable.

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The Full Moon is in your eighth house meaning that there could be a few hiccups involving mortgage payments, credit card charges, insurance matters, taxation issues, Centrelink matters, legal and official issues and joint fi nances that you share with either your business partner, lover or flatmate. The best way to avoid misunderstandings or underhand dealings is for all your communications to be clear.

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The planets are activating your desire to have your own way, unless you tread carefully this could work against you. By all means put your cards on the table and make it clear what you think is the best course of action, but bear in mind that only yesterday you had everyone on your side and you don’t want to lose your hard won advantage. So use a little forethought before you charge in where angels fear to tread!

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Th is is one of those weeks when it is defi nitely going to be wise to think before you speak, especially when dealing with colleagues, clients and bosses as it will save you endless trouble. Mind you, other people may not be so considerate and you may have to deal with someone who fails to engage their brain before they open their mouth. Try not to hold this against them – tempting as this may be.

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Misunderstandings and confusion is likely with your children and partner; in fact it will be quite a challenge to work out what someone is up to, as they seem to be doing their best to be evasive. As a result of this situation it is not a good time for important discussions because there is so much scope for crossed communications. Take heed of your intuition as you’ll hit on the perfect way to handle this situation.

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The planets expose your vulnerable side, making the atmosphere at home and between yourself and certain family members difficult to deal with. You’re particularly tuned in to the subtle clues that those closest to you are giving. Be careful, however, about misreading signals someone is sending and then holding it against them. As long as you listen as much with your mind as your heart, a loving relationship can be transformed.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Patience is going to be required on the road as delays of all types are likely. Be certain to allow yourself an extra 20 minutes if you have an important meeting to attend. Complications are likely with paperwork as your head will feel as though it is stuffed with cotton wool. You need to be especially careful when dealing with legal matters or court issues as nothing is going to be straight forward.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

You need to be prepared for hidden costs and expenditures as the Full Moon is shining in the fi nancial sector of your chart. Therefo re, avoid being impetuous or impulsive. Also, someone is making all the right noises but something tells you not to trust them completely. Perhaps you have good reason for doubting their word, in which case be extremely circumspect and direct when dealing with them.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The home and family are certainly front and centre in your mind. Perhaps you will be moving house or planning some changes in your existing home at this time, but either way you will feel excited at the prospect of something new. You are also likely to be doing a lot of entertaining or perhaps having people stay over; either way, you’ll enjoy opening up your home to friends and family. People you haven’t seen for ages will popping up.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Your popularity is certainly on the rise as many will come knocking at your door for advice, guidance or just a friendly chat. Thanks to your accurate intuition your actions are positively inspired. Ideas will just drop into your mind and they’ll defi nitely work to your advantage. There is also a strong possibility that some money owed to you will fi nally come your way. Th is is the ideal time to purchase a new car or mobile phone.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You are certainly going to be feeling confident and buoyant about the materialistic side of life as your earning power goes up several notches. Thanks to your entrepreneurial mood, you’ll be ready to tackle any kind of business or fi nancial matter, particularly if the goal is to give you greater freedom. You are determined to clear up any outstanding money matters, so make your intentions clear so that you can negotiate the terms.

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utrition is a huge part of maintaining good health. Unfortunately foods in our shops at the moment have more health claims than ever before but we are getting sicker than ever before too. The more new foods use science to break down products into marketable components (e.g. low cholesterol or high-fibre), the further we get from the big picture of real, whole food. It’s crazy but our ancestors in caves had a much better idea of what to eat than we do. The author Michael Pollen has written some books on the subject and I liked his answer to the following often asked question. Our family is on a budget and can’t afford to eat all organic. Where should we direct our money to get the most benefit; organic produce, meats, dairy? “Some organic products offer the consumer more value than others, so if you’re on a budget, it’s important to buy organic strategically. Here are a few quick rules of thumb: “If you have young kids, it’s worth paying the organic premium on whatever they eat or drink the most of organically. So if they drink lots of apple juice – which they shouldn’t, by the way – or milk, then spring for it there. “On produce, some items, when grown conventionally, have more pesticide residue than others, so when buying these, it pays to buy organic. According to the

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Environmental Working Group, the “dirty dozen” most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables are: apples, celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach, imported nectarines, imported grapes, sweet bell peppers, potatoes, blueberries, lettuce and kale/collars. The “clean 15” are onions, sweet corn, pineapples, avocado, asparagus, sweet peas, mangoes, eggplant, cantaloupe, kiwi, cabbage, watermelon, sweet potatoes, grapefruit and mushrooms. “So if you’ve only got a little money to devote to organic, buy the organic apples and skip the organic onions. But do keep in mind that it’s important to eat fruits and vegetables regardless of how they’re grown. “In meat, organic is very expensive, and doesn’t necessary ensure that the animals didn’t live on feedlot. I look for grass fed for beef instead, milk and butter, too.” It’s little things like this that help when we start trying to make sense of the massive information overload when it comes to food products. Keep it simple with your families’ food choices, remember what your great Aunt Ethel told you about which foods to eat, and you’re on the right track.

his week Geoff Carter, owner of Fit for Purpose PT has written in for us.

Firstly, let’s dispel this myth that if you do any strength training you will grow big, horrible muscles. Unless you train for many hours per day and use illegal substances that cannot happen! What will happen is that your health and quality of life will improve and you will tone up. Strength training is simply moving your body in some way against a resistance. That resistance might be weights, resistance bands or simply just your own body weight against gravity. Strength training has numerous and significant health benefits, but many people do not understand just how important strength training is to long-term overall health. - It increases strength and lean body mass. Lean body mass loss happens through aging and a lack of regular exercise. - Better strength means we maintain function for life; loss of functionality means a reduction in the quality of life. - Increases metabolic rate: strength training results in the expenditure of more calories all day long even when not exercising and coupled with good nutrition, results in a healthy weight for life.

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- Increases bone mineral density: slowing down the rate of bone mineral density loss can decrease chances of osteoporosis later on. - Reduces resting blood pressure through improved cardiovascular fitness. - Improves insulin sensitivity through effective glucose utilisation. - Improves cholesterol levels. - Reduced arthritic pain: movement nourishes and lubricates your joints. - Improved posture: the right training will improve your posture. - Enhanced self-confidence. - Greater independence: perform daily tasks safely and without risk of pain or injury. Many women are apprehensive at fi rst about strength training but now love the feeling of getting stronger and feel empowered by their abilities to do functional tasks that they were unable to do before. It is never too early or too late to start a strength training program. It can be done in the comfort of your own home, in a gym or even in your local park. The sooner you start, the easier it will be to maintain strength, lean body tissue and the anti-ageing benefits as you get older. You can find Geoff at www.f4p.com.au.

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Layering is the key in winter

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he best thing about winter is that you can always fi nd a way to get yourself to that perfect temperature. In summer, there are times when you just can’t escape the heat – nothing that you wear will make a difference to your temperature. But in winter, we can layer on more clothing; singlets, shirts, jumpers and coats, and add snuggly accessories until we fi nd the perfect temperature. Aside from being great for regulating the temperature, layering clothing looks fantastic – especially with the right accessories. I always follow a set of guidelines when I am getting ready to go out on a cold winter day. Firstly, it is a good idea to pick a colour scheme, maybe one, two or three colours, before you start to get ready – this makes it easier to plan an outfit. Some great colours for the season are dark blue, burgundy and berry colours. I often team one of these colours with a neutral colour like black or cream and then layer from there. Secondly, it is easy to go for thick layers because they keep you warmer but in the end you end up looking like a big, round snowman so I always try to use fitted layers. A long sleeved shirt with a fitted jumper and a fitted cardigan over the top will keep you looking slim. If you are still cold, take a parka or overcoat with you and you can’t go wrong with a warm scarf. Accessories are a great way to layer up an outfit. I like to wear as many warm things as I can fi nd; a beanie, a scarf or two and a pair of gloves are a great way to keep you warm whilst complementing your outfit. I often have to remind myself to experiment with layering. Try wearing different prints for separate layers for a contemporary look and even different types of fabrics for different layers. Mixing prints, fabrics and colours will keep your winter wear interesting and it will add something extra to your look.

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’m determined to help all my customers achieve their fi nancial goals. If we take a closer look I suspect there are a few expenses in your budget that we could reign in, and today I want to look at your grocery shopping. Groceries are a large expense in everyone’s budget, so it’s an obvious place to look for savings. Firstly you need to shop to a list. Make sure you write a list of the groceries you need before you go and then stick to your list. If you want to enforce it, why not take just enough money with you to buy the items on your list. That will stop you walking out with 10 extra impulse-buy items. Secondly, I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “don’t shop while you’re hungry”. It’s so true. Make sure you eat something before you go. It’ll stop you grabbing those extra snacks on the way through the aisles. Th irdly, consider buying in bulk. Th is can produce some great savings provided you actually use all the produce. Finally, I recently heard about an interesting concept called ‘the $21 challenge’, where authors of the website www.simplesavings.com.au challenge households to feed their family for one week on just $21. Now obviously this isn’t possible all the time, but the premise behind it is to use all the existing products you have in your pantry, fridge and freezer. Plan your meals for the week around your existing products and then use the $21 to buy the few extra ingredients needed to complete your recipes. For those of you that want some ideas why not go to www.taste.com.au and check out their budget recipes collection. All too often we buy the same old groceries out of habit, some of which can be quite expensive. Meanwhile we have produce in the fridge or cupboard that we leave to go off and then throw out. Well this week’s the week to do a proper stock take of your pantry and freezer. If you haven’t been making inroads on your fina ncial goals it’s not too late to get started and BOQ can help you.

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secondary infections. With animals however our aim is for extension of life rather than cure. Th is means the doses of the drugs are slightly lower and therefore does minimise some of those severe side effects that humans get. We are glad to say that Sam has come through his treatment much to the delight of his owner and all the staff. Sam has been awarded a gold medal for his bravery and thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with dog treats and chocolate mud cake that the staff eagerly helped him eat. So if you see a beagle strutting around Penrith proudly wearing a gold medal it’s ‘Sam the Super Trooper’.

riday was a special day for Sam, his owners and all the staff as we celebrated the end of his long chemotherapy treatment. After Sam was diagnosed with lymphoma in December last year, he has since undergone a gruelling 30 weeks of chemotherapy. Along the way he has had many ups and downs and a few worrying infections, but has come through it all like a trooper. Every treatment Sam would announce his arrival with his signatory bark and with his love of liver treats has become a special patient for us all. Lymphoma, just as in humans, is a common form of lymph node cancer and can be diagnosed in several different ways. The most common form of diagnosis is by a needle biopsy where a small needle is placed into a growth and a few cells are withdrawn and checked under a microscope. Follow up diagnosis in the form of a full biopsy is often needed where a large sample of tissue is sent for analysis by a pathologist. It is a highly aggressive cancer that unfortunately does not always respond well to chemotherapy. Chemotherapy in animals is very similar to those used in humans where different medications are used to destroy cancer cells. These medications can also effect cells in the gut and also white blood cells that fight infections. We use anti nausea medications to control nausea and also antibiotics to try and prevent any

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e are seeing more and more people with dry itchy skin. The fi rst thing I ask is: “Do you like long, hot showers?” The most common response is a resounding “Yes!” Th is will cause a further drying of the skin! Other factors which lead to the skin being dryer in winter include: cold mornings and nights, cold winds and our heating. Using a moisturising soap or shower gel is less drying than traditional soaps. If you have a bath tub, you should consider soaking in an “oil bath”. Products such as QV Bath Oil and Chem Derm Bath Oil help moisturise and soothe dry, irritated skin. As someone who experiences dry skin from swimming in heated pools, my oil bath every couple of weeks works wonders. Cortisone and prescription creams and ointments are very effective in reducing the irritation and flare up. However, their long term continual use is not recommended. As well as lifestyle factors already mentioned, moisturising creams and lotions can be used long term to help maintain supple skin. Two product ranges that are very good for flare ups are the ‘Hope’s Relief’ and the ‘Caroline’s’ range of products.

These products can be used long term and have creams and washes as part of their range. The “actives” are natural ingredients that help soothe, moisturise and heal the skin. The common ingredients in both are Aloe Vera and Calendula which have been used for centuries for skin conditions. The Hope’s Relief Premium Eczema Cream also has hospital grade Manuka Honey at a UMF 10+ level certified by the New Zealand Laboratory Services. Manuka Honey has antibacterial properties. Staph A is a bacterium that is found in over 90 per cent of eczema sufferers. Another thing I do to reduce the effect of chlorinated pool water on my skin is “moisturising from the inside”. Omega 3 found in Fish Oil has been hailed as a wonder product for arthritis and a host of other problems. It is also very good for keeping your skin healthy! Fish Oil combined with Evening Primrose Oil gives great results, but requires high doses. An alternative to Evening Primrose Oil is Flaxseed Oil which can be purchased as a liquid. Combined with liquid Fish Oil, one teaspoon of each every day gives very good results! You will also fi nd benefits in other areas of your health. If you are suffering from skin irritation call us on 9673 1010.

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make the air more breathable. Increase turmeric in your diet as turmeric has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and may reduce pain, and it is cheap. There are several herbs that may help relieve pain. Willow Bark, Pukatea, Cramp Bark, Corydalis and California Poppy, plus many others, have all traditionally been used to relieve pain and spasm. Some of these can be found as teas, others need to be taken either as a tablet or flu id extraction. Remember that the majority of pharmaceuticals were originally made from plant extracts so it makes sense that plants can still help. See your herbalist or naturopath for the best pain relief. Remember, if pain persists see your Health Care Professional. Contact us for free resources for pain and many other conditions that natural remedies can be used for.

e Australians love our holidays. We’ve recently had a long weekend and many of us are looking forward to the next one! We love a day off. It’s not that we’re lazy, we appreciate a break. Life is so full with so much happening, it’s great to have a break, even if only short. Yet for many, rest is a distant dream. We know rest is important, but as life gets busier, it is often sacrificed. Th is takes a toll. Poor health. Stress. Family life. Even costing in the work place with reduced performance and increased sick days. The Bible says much about rest. Hear Jesus’ words from Matthew’s gospel. “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will fi nd rest for your souls.” To come to Jesus will mean rest from the burdens and struggles of life. But also, to come to Jesus will mean rest for your soul, your inner being. Jesus gives deep joy, peace and contentment that nothing or no one else can give. How often have you found that within even a few days of a break, once back into the routine, that all the stresses, fears, concerns, doubts and uncertainties of life, all come flooding back? Jesus says; “learn from me... I am

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This executive style Clarendon home offers all of today’s comforts, positioned in one of Glenmore Parks finest addresses! Features include: 4 large bedrooms, ensuite, walk-in robe to main, built-in robes, study, formal lounge, formal dining, meals area, family room, rumpus room, upstairs family room, tiled & carpet floors, ducted air conditioning, intercom system, down lights, entertaining area, triple drive through garage, landscaped gardens and views to the Blue Mountains. With a fantastic outlook over the golf course and easy access to the M4 motorway, schools, shops & transport, this home is surrounded by other quality residences and is sure to impress the fussiest buyers! Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668

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This open plan family home is situated in a nice part of St Clair which has been recently updated leaving it perfect for the growing or extended family. Main home features: 4 good size bedrooms with ensuite to the main, fully renovated open plan kitchen, updated bathroom with separate toilet, spacious lounge with separate dining area, huge second living area with split system air con, great undercover entertaining area and double carport leading to side access to yard. Also featuring a fully self contained 1 bedroom teenage retreat complete with ensuite, air conditioning and floating timber floors. A rare find in a great spot!

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Nestled at the end of cul de sac and enjoying a peaceful vista, is residence that will delight the toughest critic. Enjoying a wonderfully spacious floor plan the home divides itself between three bedrooms and generous servings of formal and informal living spaces. The kitchen and bathroom have been tastefully finished, ducted air conditioning ensures year round comfort and you’ll love the advantage of the second toilet, guest’s vanity and built in robes. The external grounds have been meticulously cared for and are complimented by a covered entertaining area, huge storage shed and side access. An inspection is a must so call now!

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Located in the ever sought after Golden Triangle of Emu Plains is a home offering so much more than can be seen from the street. Enter the property to find four bedrooms with built in wardrobes, ensuite to main, two living areas including a rumpus room off the neat and tidy kitchen, plus the bonus of split system air conditioning. Outside there is side access with a tandem carport, a single detached lock up garage and low maintenance yard. Add your own taste to this property and capitalise on this sought after location. Homes this close to the River never last long so be sure to book your inspection straight away or keep an eye out for Open Home details.

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Do you want to free yourself from the time consuming task of cleaning a home that is far too big for your current needs? If this sounds like you call to inspect this great opportunity. Complete with ducted air conditioning, wonderfully high ceilings and modern inclusions throughout - you’ll just love coming home. Other Features include; built in robes, remote single garage with internal access and a small courtyard. With a bus stop out the front and the security of electric gates you will need to be quick.

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Enjoying four spacious bedrooms PLUS a study area and another office, three bathrooms and a multitude of living areas this design will suit the larger family or those needing to accommodate the in-laws. There is a triple garage, an additional shed (large enough for a fourth car), lovely views at the rear of the property and a smartly fenced yard to ensure safe areas for both young kids and the pets. With all the fittings you would expect in a home of this calibre with imported Italian tiles in the main living areas, Miele appliances in the kitchen, ducted air-conditioning, side access and so much more.

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Positioned on over 1300 sqm of land in this recently sub divided estate is a grand residence that will make you the envy of your friends! Stretching across two levels it encompasses all the features you would expect in this exclusive price range. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout the four bedroom floor plan that also includes a study and rumpus room. Along with this is a choice of informal and formal living spaces, a stunning kitchen with island bench and sliding double doors that leads to the alfresco area. The centerpiece of the yard is the magnificent in ground pool that comes complete with water feature. With so much more to see only an inspection will allow you the opportunity to appreciate the lifestyle on offer.

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Situated in one of Glenmore Park’s most prestigious streets is this family home featuring three separate living areas, four large bedrooms with built in’s, a double garage, functional kitchen, and a “gold class” media room. With all the extras such as ducted air-conditioning, alarm, swimming pool with swim jets, pergola and spacious master bed with walk-in robe and en suite this home is priced to SELL!

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YOU’LL LOVE LIVING IN THIS STREET Nestled in a beautiful tree lined cul-de-sac you will find this six bedroom family home situated on 837sqm (approximately). The benefits don’t stop there, ensuite to the spacious master bedroom, renovated main bathroom, supersized kitchen leading seamlessly to the beautiful outdoor entertaining area, open plan living, media room, office and ducted air conditioning.

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Resting on approximately 11 arable acres is this private double brick residence that will offer you and your family the space it deserves. The main home that comprises four bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, open plan kitchen and living areas with cedar vaulted ceilings and split system air conditioning in the main bedroom. The elevated position with covered verandah enjoys stunning views of the in ground pool, the picturesque bush land and surrounding greenery. The second dwelling is a fully self contained two bedroom cottage currently set up as an office. There are also three sheds including car accommodation, large dam and 100,000 Litre water tank all positioned in this quiet location.

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With easy access to the Northern Road and only moments to the local primary school, this home will offer a great base for the growing family. Floating floors lead to a great open plan design that comprises four bedrooms with an en suite to the main. Split system air conditioning controls comfort throughout the home all year round, there are built in wardrobes, a covered area for entertaining and a double garage. This currently represents the best buying opportunity in Glenmore Park, so don’t delay in booking your inspection.

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Located in a quiet street, this value packed home awaits. It many features include three good size bedrooms, separate lounge room, tiled living areas, dining room, a fantastic renovated kitchen and the complete comfort of ducted air conditioning. There’s the added benefit of a family room, a renovated bathroom, side access and covered entertaining area. Add to this the large backyard and the convenience of being close to schools, shops and local transport and this home is definitely one no to be missed. So call us today and book your private viewing!!

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This wonderful Eden Brae home is only a few years old and in immaculate condition complemented with three bedrooms, two living areas and main bedroom with ensuite. Located in the Waterside Estate it represents great value for the community living. The home has a modern kitchen with gas cooking and modern bathrooms. There is a double garage with internal access, and there is side access for the boat or trailer which is a rarity in the Waterside Estate. The home also boasts alarm, ducted air conditioning and other great features. Close to schools, shops and public transport this is one not to be missed.

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OFFERS OVER $649,950

JUST OVER AN ACRE OF PRIME LAND

Superbly positioned in the ever popular North section of Cranebrook is this vacant parcel of land that is ready for you to let your imagination run wild. The block is just over an acre in size and offers a frontage of approximately 44m. The block has been registered and is ready for you to join forces with your architect to bring your dream to life. Call now to gain further information or book an appointment to experience the block first hand.

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $499,950

MATCHLESS AND MEMORABLE

This wonderful home includes five bedrooms with a possible sixth, three built-in wardrobes and large walkin robe to main plus two bathrooms. There are two living rooms, renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, good size dining, two split system air conditioners and internal laundry. Outside consists of a decked undercover entertaining area, shed, above ground pool, and two driveways; one which leads to a one and a half car garage with drive through access and the other which leads to side access.

CRANEBROOK $1,200,000 PRESTIGE ACREAGE PARADISE

Boasting six bedrooms with built-in robes and en-suite plus walk-in robe to main, office, walk-in pantry and storage facility, powder room, theatre room and double garage under main roof and all recently renovated. There is a large undercover entertaining area, sparkling pool with entertainment and bathroom facilities included, plus tennis court and large shedding perfect for trucks, caravans or boats. The extras on this property are overwhelming with ducted air conditioning, alarm and much more. It is close to schools, shops and less than 15 minutes from Penrith CBD so call now for your own private viewing.

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park Penrith

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

4730 1122

4735 2121

4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 4733 6999 www.jimaitken.com.au

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

4722 5000 WW407

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OFFERS OVER $449,950

THE SIZE WILL SURPRISE

Positioned in a whisper quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought after South Penrith area, this spacious three bedroom home offers more than meets the eye. Boasting built-ins to all, ensuite to main, study even with builtins and a modern kitchen. With an abundance of living space including lounge and separate dining upstairs and rumpus downstairs. Featuring single garage, extra storage, reverse cycle air conditioning and entertaining area and views of the mountains. You will need to be quick! Call today and arrange your private inspection.

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COLYTON

OFFERS OVER $395,000

OH WOW! A CORNER BLOCK!

Set on an approximately 639m2 block with side access and a huge gate powered by solar power, is this well presented three bedroom home all with built ins. You will find a huge lounge room, modern kitchen and dining room combined all freshly painted and tiled throughout. Outside is a bigger than double steel framed garage suitable to hold all the boys toys. Situated in close proximity to IGA Supermarket, other specialty shops and also the M4 motorway, this home has a lot to offer for the astute buyer. So call today for your private inspection.

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PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $279,950

Perfectly located in one of Evan Streets best complexes is this modern two bedroom unit. With security access, a modern kitchen and bathroom, two lovely balconies, an enormous double garage, air conditioning and excellent storage, this unit is an absolute standout at this price! Within an easy walk to the Penrith’s vibrant high street, the Nepean Hospital, schools and shops.Strata approimately $431 per quarter. Call today to arrange your private inspection.

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TWO BALCONIES AND A DOUBLE GARAGE!

$1,090,000

FIVE ACRES ON THE EDGE OF THE PENRITH CBD This five acre parcel of land within two minutes of the CBD of Penrith and less than a minute from the M4 offers a generous zoning of RU4 and with Orchard Hills being earmarked by the State Government as a potential growth corridor this is the best land bank opportunity on the market today! Call today to arrange your private inspection (Agent Declare An Interest).

PENRITH $349,950 CALL BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

Located in a quiet pocket yet only minutes to the centre of Penrith is this beautiful home. Featuring three bedrooms with built-in to main, separate lounge and dining areas, spilt system air conditioning for all year round comfort, single lock-up garage and freshly painted with new carpet you simply won’t find better. Wide side access, enormous backyard and perfect presentation you had better be quick! Call today to arrange your private inspection.

Penrith

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

4722 5000 4735 2121

4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

4733 6999

4730 1122 WW404

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34 Birmingham Road

SOUTH PENRITH

1/162 Fragar Road

27 Kilkenny Road

SOUTH PENRITH

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13 Camelot Drive

3 Korimul Crescent

CRANEBROOK

SOUTH PENRITH

3/308 Jamison Road

SOUTH PENRITH

D OLD OLD L O S S S 1 & 2/19 Jean Street

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North Richmond 99 Slopes Road Picturesque 5.88 Acres • Features large workshop/machinery shed • Fenced paddocks • 2.3 ks from North Richmond shops • 4 bedrooms plus study • 2 kitchens & 2 laundries • Ideal for separate living (1 up, 1 down) • Huge wrap around veranda with entertaining area

Ray White Penrith

Sale $990,000 View Saturday 10.00-10.45am David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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HOMES I HAVE SOLD IN THE AREA!

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D L O S 2/14 Memorial Avenue

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South Penrith 84 York Road Be Quick For This One!!!

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• 674 sqm block, 2 toilets • Family/dining room, separate lounge room • Great size rooms & modern kitchen • A/cond, fireplace & timber floorboards • A beautiful family home

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Sale $439,950 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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North Richmond Huge 9.09 Hectares (22.46 Acres) This picturesque and undulating 22.46 acres features a very large and very full dam and is fenced. The North Richmond shopping village is only 2.4 kms from this block and the Richmond Market Place is only 6.2 kms away. This is the perfect block to build your dream home. If you love horses then this is the location for you. Opportunities for land holdings of this size are increasingly rare.

Ray White Penrith

LAND Sale $1,200,000 View By Appointment David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Llandilo 89 Fifth Avenue

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• 6 bedrooms or 5 + a study • Family/rumpus room or teenage retreat • 2 bathrooms + a huge laundry • Extra large double garage/workshop • Peaceful & private location

New carpet + 3 toilets 2 split system air cond. Views to Penrith Lakes Cul-de-sac location Current rent $380 pw Ensuite & double garage

Sale $364,950 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Ray White Penrith

Sale $849,950 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Glenbrook 18 Wright Street Two Huge Scenic Decks This property sits on a huge 2639m2 block, which backs onto a picturesque valley. Also featured are two brand new decks. One off the top floor and the other off the ground level. These new decks comply with the new bush fire standards and have been council approved. This two level property features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas. It also features a stunning kitchen and a huge main living room with polished timber floors with bi-fold doors that open onto the top deck. There is a third deck off to the left hand side of the property. This is a great home!

Ray White Penrith

Auction Sat 13th July Onsite @ 11am View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Wed evening 6.00-6.30pm David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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This large Clarendon home has it all and sits on a generous 611m2 block. Features include 5 double sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 living areas and a spectacular inground pool with water feature and spa jets. One of the living areas is ideally suited to a superb home theatre that suits a big screen. Also featured in this perfect family home: *Gas and Solar Heated Pool *Gas Heating Bayonets in Living *Ducted Air Conditioning *Multi Zone Alarm System *Alfresco Area *Ducted Vacuum System *Separate Split System Air *Double Remote Garage This is an awesome opportunity to own an outstanding home at a way below replacement cost.

Ray White Penrith

Sale $605,000 View By Appointment David Turner 0414 306 040 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com WW3357

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Glenmore Park Huge 5 Bedroom Home

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1 Acre Lots with mountain views from

$495,000

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* with mountain views

Take advantage of the lifestyle and community living Twin Creeks has to offer; Award winning Country Club and Restaurant, Graham Marsh Golf Course, exclusive residents pool & spa, tennis courts, playground & BBQâ€™s.

Land Sales: David Jones 0408 133 702 Memberships: Grant Martin 0427 263 336 Clubhouse & Land Sales: 478 Luddenham Rd Luddenham www.twincreeks.com.au

With the release of 22 lots, its not too late to reserve your Twin Creeks homesite and look forward to enjoying a remarkable lifestyle in an uncommonly beautiful setting. WW3267

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Jordan Springs * land from $237,500. No wonder it’s a popular address. You can afford the lifestyle you’ve always wanted at the new Boronia Village at Jordan Springs. Set against beautiful natural bushland and an easy walk from the future Village Centre and its beautiful lake, you’ll enjoy: • A choice of land options, many with views of the stunning 900ha Regional Park • Your own village park with picnic area and playground • A discreet address with only local trafﬁc

Don’t miss out on this popular address. Visit the Jordan Springs Sales and Information Centre today.

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• Easy access to The Northern Road and Penrith (7km)

^Artist’s impression of future lake

Lakeside Parade and Jordan Springs Boulevard, Jordan Springs, 2747 Open 7 days, 8.30am to 5.30pm

jordansprings.com.au

1800 086 656

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OPEN HOME Saturday 22nd 12.00-12.40pm, 14 Lakeview Drive OPEN HOME Saturday 22nd 3.00-3.30pm, 6/25 Barlow Street

Rare 3 Bedroom Villa

Worth The Wait

• Expected rent $360-$370 pw • Huge bathroom with corner bath • Built-ins to all bedrooms • Generous yard & undercover BBQ area • Lockup garage & 2 toilets • Strata $590.00 P/Q

Th is wonderful Eden Brae home is only a few years old and in immaculate condition complemented with three bedrooms, two living areas and main bedroom with ensuite. Located in the Waterside Estate it represents great value for the community living. The home has a modern kitchen with gas cooking and modern bathrooms. There is a double garage with internal access, and there is side access for the boat or trailer which is a rarity in the Waterside Estate. The home also boasts alarm, ducted air conditioning and other great features. Close to schools, shops and public transport this is one not to be missed.

Cambridge Park $305,000

Cranebrook Oﬀers Over $485,000

Contact David Turner at Ray White Penrith on 0414 306 040 or 4732 3333 • www.raywhitepenrith.com

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook on 4730 1122 • www.jimaitken.com.au

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We found it for you … The Paradise

The Paradise is an exciting new display home now open at the new Mulgoa Rise estate. The Paradise is the flagship for Roselea’s new Vogue Range of homes which includes exciting new designs for both single and two storey homes ranging in sizes, designs and features. Quality inclusions and finishes are also part of this new range. House and Land Packages available at the new Mulgoa Rise estate or House Packages on your land.

The Paradise display home: 86 Bradley Street, Mulgoa Rise Opening Times: Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm

Enquiries: 1300 146 637

HIA Member Licence: 36057C WW3144

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OPEN HOMES CAMBRIDGE PARK Sat 3.00-3.30pm

6/25 Barlow Street

Sat 1.00-1.30pm

29 Heaton Avenue

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm

11 Bottlebrush Drive 14 Lakeview Drive 2 Bootle Place

JORDAN SPRINGS Ray White Penrith

Michael Ball Realty

CRANEBROOK Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook

EMU HEIGHTS 1 Palomino Road

Jim Aitken Emu Plains

3/12 Jamieson Street 17 Bunyarra Drive 18 McAuley Crescent 257 Great Western Highway 7 Thorsby Place 36 Brougham Street

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GLENBROOK Sat 10.00-10.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.30pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm Wed 6.00-6.30pm

21 Prince Street 26 Glenbrook Road 18 Wright Street 29 Brookdale Terrace 14 Knapsack Street 8 Turella Street 18 Wright Street

Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Ray White Penrith Dukes Estate Agents Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook Ray White Penrith

Sat 12.00-12.40pm

43 Booker Road

Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

Jim Aitken Penrith

LLANDILO Sat 2.00-2.30pm

89 Fifth Avenue

Ray White Penrith

LUDDENHAM Sat 2.00-2.30pm

51-61 Gates Road

Sat 10.00-10.45am

99 Slopes Road

Michael Ball Realty

NORTH RICHMOND Ray White Penrith

PENRITH Sat 11.00-11.40am

4 Sherwood Circuit

Jim Aitken Penrith

SILVERDALE Sat 2.00-2.40pm

35 Waterhouse Drive

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 1.00-1.30pm

171 Fragar Road 84 York Road

Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sun 11.00-11.40am

51B Hawkesbury Road 27 Springﬁeld Crescent

Sat 12.00-12.30pm

33 Solander Drive

Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

SOUTH PENRITH Dukes Estate Agents Ray White Penrith

SPRINGWOOD Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

ST CLAIR Michael Ball Realty

WALLACIA Sat 1.00-1.40pm

12A Murroobah Road

Sat 10.00-10.40am

22 Careya Crescent

Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

WOODFORD

HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS Jim Aitken Springwood

ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants

Jim Aitken Springwood

11 Tindale St Penrith

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1 Daﬀodil Place 4 Woburn Place

1/31 Staﬀord Street

GLENMORE PARK Sat 11.00-11.30am Sat 11.00-11.40am

Sun 1.00-1.40pm

Jim Aitken Cranebrook

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EMU PLAINS Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm

10 Lakeside Parade

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game, and maybe find a future champion in the process” says CEO Chris Woodland. “Our coaching team will be on hand, and everyone that comes along will have the opportunity to have a FREElesson with one of them” he added.

In order to book a FREE tennis lesson in any of the above categories simply phone Nepean District Tennis Association to register your details. NDTA operates the Woodriff Gardens Tennis Centre at the corner of Castlereagh Rd and High St Penrith. Contact ph is 0247212880, email coaching@ndta.com.au, or visit online www.ndta.com.au. Tennis is alive and thriving in Penrith so it’s time you took advantage of it. Book into a Tennis fun day, grab a court for hire, or get a FREE tennis lesson at NDTA, your local tennis centre

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Fun tennis days for kids are being run right through the school holidays in April at your local tennis centre for kids aged 3 -18 years. Nepean District Tennis Association has been the home of tennis in Penrith for more than 90 years, and the team are ready and excited to see as many kids as possible playing tennis during the holidays. “Playing tennis is a great activity for kids in the holidays” says senior coach Elton Stoney. “They have the opportunity to meet new friends, get some exercise and learn some new skills all at the same time” he added. Tennis fun days will be held every

days, for a single day, or can even book in for the whole week. Full day kids are provided with lunch FREE of charge. Prices start from $25 per half day, or $35 per full day (including lunch). Nepean tennis can even provide a racket for anyone who doesn’t have one. “Because a full day is a long time for these kids, we break it up into lots of activities” states NDTA’s Stage 1 senior coach Carey Sinden. “As always there will be lots of fun games, competitions, and prizes to give away daily. This is definitely my favourite time of year for coaching” she added. For more serious players, NDTA will be conducting a boot camp during Week 1 of the holidays “Boot Camp is full of drills, advanced tactics, point simulation and matchplay” according to Stoney. “It is for comp and tournament players looking to take their game to the next level” Call Nepean Tennis on 0247212880 if you would like to share some of this school holiday fun, or drop into the Woodriff Gardens tennis centre to take a look for yourself.

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weekend off in the NRL this weekend, after two straight losses. Read all the NRL news in Extra Time today.

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could be just the place for a great fun time for kids, and solve a headache for mums and dads. Every school holidays, Nepean District Tennis Association runs daily tennis FUN DAYS for kids aged 3-years and up, and of all standards. School holiday tennis fun days run from 9.00am to 3.00pm every weekday of the holidays and offer great value for money. Prices start from $20 per half day, to $35 per full day which includes lunch. All equipment can be supplied. To book your child’s place or make further enquiries call our pro shop on 4721 2880, or email us on coaching@ ndta.com.au.

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Penrith City Women’s Club completed their Triples Final and the winners were Yvonne Love, Carol Fahey and Dianne Pittaway, victorious over Michelle Pearce, Joy Scott and Kerry Shiels by a shot, 18-17. Congratulations to Trent Whittingham (Penrith) who is this year’s NDBA “Bowler of the Year”. Sincere thanks from the NDBA Executive to the clubs who battled so hard this year in the play offs of the Zone Pennant Finals, you were all close to bringing home a flag. The Zone winners were Grade1 Cowra, Grade 2 Grenfell, Grade 3 Picton, Grade 4 Bathurst Majellan, Grade 5 Bathurst City, Grade

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The Blacktown Junior Rugby Leagues Club and their guests enjoyed the hospitality of our Sky Lounge at the Paceway last Thursday night when a program of seven races were conducted in good weather conditions. Race one went to the favourite The Informant ($1.50) with Jim Douglas holding the reins. It was a welcome change for this horse who has been in the placings at his two previous outings on this track. Jerseylicious ($5.00) upset the favourite Grandfather Jack in the second. Driver Tracey Hughes was able to angle off the inside line turning for home and fin ished much too good up the straight. Novappeal ($2.60) Trevor Munday won for trainer John Tapp in race three. John and trainer Ian Wilson are fighting out

Lorraine Pozza a close fi nish for the Panthers Penrith Trainer of the year with John one win clear at present. Lauren Panella scored the fi rst of a driving double when she was able to get Shes Turnin Heads home in the fourth at $7.20. Lauren then kept the ball rolling in race five and was able to be fi rst out and lead all the way with Intrepid Traveller once again returning a good dividend of $7.30. Hes Declan($1.90) was all the rage in betting in race six and won. The last race, the two-year-old event saw several runners under consideration in the betting but the eventual punters’ choice was In Runaway Bay ($2.40). Driver Michael Muscat was able to just get him home in a really tight fi nish with the margin being a nose.

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It was a game many people thought the Giants had a chance to win, they had come off a magnificent performance against Geelong the week before and Port Adelaide was seemingly in tatters losing their last five games. How wrong we all were, with Port Adelaide winning the match 125 points to 50 on Sunday afternoon at Skoda Stadium. The Power came out all guns blazing kicking six goals to one in the fi rst quarter and six goals to none in the second quarter. The Giants were off target fi nishing the match with six goals and 14 behinds. Overall, it was a disappointing effort after their previous game. Again it was Jeremy Cameron who provided a focal point up forward, kicking two goals, two behinds. He had

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some help from Whitfield who kicked one goal and had 21 disposals. Tom Scully has found some form, leading the club with 30 disposals, followed closely by Greene with 27 disposals. Ward and Coniglio fi nished with 22 possessions but they weren’t enough to kick a winning score. The Giants struggled to hold Travis Boak who starred for Port Adelaide kicking three goals and had 29 possessions and the rest of the forwards were receiving the ball at will, with no pressure on the ball carriers for the Power. GWS’ ball handling was poor and it seemed they were lethargic after the performance against the Cats. Th is week the Giants have a wellearned rest, having a bye before they take on North Melbourne on the road.

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outh Penrith residents Ron and Amanda Houison are no ordinary married couple, they’re a match made in sporting offic ial heaven. Both Ron and Amanda are top level umpires for the International Softball Federation (ISF) who are travelling overseas later this month to offic iate in two of the biggest international softball tournaments of their careers. Amanda will be travelling with the

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wo local softball players will be living out their dream next week when they jet off to Canada to represent Australia at the International Softball Federation (ISF) Junior Women’s World Championships. 19-year-old Bianca Abrahams and 18-year-old Taylah Tsitsikronis, both from Penrith City Softball Association, will play in the Under-19’s Australian team competing against the best softball nations in the world. “I’m extremely proud to be representing Australia because you work towards it your whole life,” Abrahams said. “You always want to do it but you never know you can do it. “I was really proud of myself and so was my family.” As opposed to Abrahams, this won’t be the fi rst time Tsitsikronis will be wearing the green and gold and doing the local area proud. She has previously represented Australia at the last Junior Women’s World Championships in South Africa in 2011. Th is time, however, she’ll have slightly more pressure on her as vice captain of the Australian side. “I’ve always told my mum I wanted to play for Australia and it fi nally came true a few years ago,” Tsitsikronis said. “We came fourth in the last World Championships but we’ve got a good chance this year if we play as a team and work together.”

Taylah Tsitsikronis and Bianca Abrahams will represent Australia in softball in Canada. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Abrahams, a 15-year softball veteran, said she’s itching to jump on the plane and can’t wait for the competition to start. “You know you’ve been working hard

towards it, so fi nally getting to play and show everyone what you’ve got is really exciting,” she said. The ISF Junior Women’s World

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Toughness and spirit win out Londonderry local’s amazing mission to represent Australia in Rio

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Colin Sieders is hoping to represent Australia at the Paralympics in Rio. Photo: Melinda Jane.

determined than ever to reach his next goal: competing in the 2016 Rio Games. Sieders is currently in heavy training doing multiple sessions each week on both

the water and gym to build him to the level to take on the rest of the world in Rio. “To be an elite athlete you have to be a bit selfish, if you don’t put in the effort you

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Londonderry local is determined to fight his way back from two major accidents – one that nearly killed him – to become Australia’s next paralympian. Former V8 Supercar driver and now rising Australian kayaker, Colin Sieders, is one courageous man. In 1997, when he was 15, Sieders survived a near fatal car accident that left him in intensive care for 88 days and in hospital for 51 weeks. He had 30 operations and was told he’d never walk again. But Sieders defied the odds and went on to carve out a successful career as a V8 Supercar racer. Sieders became the fi rst permanently disabled driver to race in the National Motorsport Championship and in the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Development Series. But in 2011 his racing dream was put on hold after being involved in another serious car accident. “A truck came on to my side of the road and we had a head on. Until that day I was able to walk unaided, now I am back in a wheelchair after I received injuries to my good hip,” Sieders said. But Sieders hasn’t let the numerous setbacks in his life get him down, in fact he’s used them as motivation to learn a new sport – kayaking. After winning an Australian title at the recent National Sprint Championships in Perth, the 31-year-old is now more

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AROUND THE GROUNDS Basketball: The Penrith Panthers Women’s Waratah Championship League side were hammered by the Newcastle Hunters last weekend 69-43. Kelly Sims was the best for the Panthers with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Th is weekend the Panthers are on the road taking on the Hills Hornets.

from Division 2, who couldn’t quite handle the speed of the higher division. Running: Local half-marathon runner Nick Fry sent Around The Grounds this email during the week about his recent run in the SMH Half-Marathon. “Well it’s all over (until the next one). I would just like to thank you and the Western Weekender for exposing and promoting my recent run and fundraising effort. I fi nished the race in 1.48.04 and ended up raising $5,700 for Ronald McDonald House. I really enjoyed the whole experience. Thanks again for your support.”

AFL: The Penrith Rams division one AFL side blitzed their opponents Pennant Hills last weekend 100-32. Ben McGovern was the best for the home side with three goals. The fi fth-placed Rams meet the Sydney Hills Eagles at Greygums Oval this Saturday. Ice Hockey: The Penrith Phantoms continue to struggle in the NSW Ice Hockey League, defeated heavily by the Norwest Emperors 6-0. Phantoms captain George Kozumplik said his side were missing a number of key players. “We were missing two of our top defenders and our goalie is out with a knee injury,” he said. With their goalie out of action, the Phantoms had to bring up a replacement

Soccer: What a night it was on Tuesday at ANZ Stadium, with Australia qualifying for the World Cup with a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Iraq. Brothers Michael (Regentville), Nathan and Justin (both Emu Plains) Todd were part of the local contingent cheering on the side in pouring rain at the Olympic venue.

The Penrith Emus went down to Eastwood last weekend. Photo: Nardia Sly

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n the end, what looked like a looming upset at half time resulted in another poor showing from the Penrith Emus in the Shute Shield last weekend. The bottom-placed Emus scared the living daylights out of Eastwood, trailing just 12-7 at half time before the experience and sheer talent of club rugby’s top team kicked in to blow the Emus apart 67-14. Emus coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu blamed refereeing errors and a lack of possession.

“At half time we were in the game and were actually getting on top but come the second half we were starved of the ball, we didn’t have much possession,” he said. “There were also some refereeing errors that were very frustrating. I don’t get some of the calls from referees and touch judges these days.” Th is Saturday the Emus return to Nepean Rugby Park to take on the sixth placed Eastern Suburbs. “Easts have always been a tough team but we don’t worry about who we’re facing anymore,” Tu’ipulotu said. Kickoff is at 3pm.

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enrith Panthers basketball coach Jeff Cooper is confident his side can go on another winning streak after defeating the Newcastle Hunters last weekend. The Panthers, even without their best player Ben Ellsworth for most of the fin al quarter, beat the Hunters 85-73 to make their way back into the top six. Cooper said “playing as a team” was the key in the 12-point rout. “We thought it might be a tough one because when we fi rst played Newcastle they didn’t have the two American Hammond brothers playing for them,” he said. “When they came back into the side Newcastle started winning games and we thought they would be tough to beat but the boys played very well, we led the whole game and it was another team effo rt.” Leading Panthers pointscorer Ben Ellsworth fouled out of the game with seven minutes to go as did their starting point guard Josh Morehead with five minutes remaining.

go either way but luckily the boys held on to win by 12,” Cooper said. Star of the game was 20-year-old Louis Brant who put on a 23-point clinic against the Hunters. “Louis had a very good game for us, he started strongly with 12 rebounds and did very well,” Cooper said. “Louis and Ben Kearins are currently trialling with the Sydney Kings for a possible development spot. If they get in they would train with the Kings and would suit up at home games.” Along with Brandt, other standouts for Cooper were Emlyn Dodd, Ben Kearins and Ellsworth. Th is Saturday the Panthers will look to go back-to-back and cement their spot in the top six when they meet the eighth-placed Hills Hornets. The last meeting between the two clubs resulted in an 84-71 win to the Penrith Panthers. “It’s going to be a tough game on their home court,” Cooper said. “They’ve got Paul Brotherson back from playing overseas, he adds a bit of stiff ness to

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