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DOCTOR THREAT Is the humble family doctor under threat? A number of local doctors who are organising a forum at Penrith Paceway next week believe it most certainly is. “The government is encouraging large clinics as opposed to the smaller, privately owned surgeries that provide that personal care,” Dr Adrian Sheen told the Weekender. Concerned locals are being encouraged to attend the forum.

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Still living out of a suitcase: Troy Lancaster, wife Kate, and children Amy and Lachlan have no idea when they will be able to return home. Inset: A cordoned off Telstra pit.

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roy Lancaster and his young family are still living out of a hotel room in Penrith’s Chifley Hotel, awaiting news that they can return to their Evan Street home. Mr Lancaster’s house and family was exposed to asbestos on May 7 after Telstra contractors failed to follow asbestos-handling guidelines whilst preparing a communications pit for the installation of the National Broadband Network. “We are still in the Chifley and are trying to work with Telstra and Service Stream on a plan to have our home remediated,” he said. “It is very difficult for my two kids, they are not

used to living in a small space without many of their things.” Mr Lancaster said that the family has been attending meetings with Telstra, including on Tuesday night, however a meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening was cancelled last minute. When the Weekender went to print, Mr Lancaster said the family still had no idea as to when they would be able to move back home. “It is difficult as there are things that Telstra wishes to consider, and for us, there is always the thought of whether we will be moving back into a home that is safe,” he said. “Telstra is getting the house tested and certified when we move back in though, that has defi nitely been discussed.”

The meeting between residents and Telstra on Tuesday night was attended by Lindsay MP David Bradbury, Minister for Communications Stephen Conroy and Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten. “The meeting was very constructive. Telstra has taken full responsibility for this issue and we will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the safety of local residents remains the number one priority,” Mr Bradbury said. Meanwhile, testing of pits in Penrith continued this week to determine whether other areas have been contaminated with asbestos debris. PriceWaterhouseCoopers is working as Telstra’s independent advisers to help review asbestos-handling systems and processes.

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Exclusive: Call to save historical icons as concerns grow over quarrying plans Local historians and Councillors say it’s about time we stood up for ourhistory, and made honouring our past a priority, amid concerns at Castlereagh...

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piece of Penrith’s rich history could be lost forever if the Penrith Lakes Development Corporation (PLDC) is allowed to proceed with plans to quarry land at Birds Eye Corner on Old Castlereagh Road, claim local historians. PLDC is looking to close off access to the end of Old Castlereagh Road, in a bid to facilitate further quarrying activities. However, Beth Moore, Secretary of the Nepean District Historical Society, said that so much of Penrith’s history has been lost to the gravel quarry and could not bare to see the last remnants of old Macquarie town ‘Castlereagh’ be destroyed. “We think that the plan is an absolute outrage,” she said. “Birds Eye Corner is one of the original land grants dating back to 1803, older than the Great Western Highway.” Old Castlereagh Road is the original access point to a number of historical sites including the oldest Wesleyan Chapel in the Southern Hemisphere and its graveyard; the Upper Castlereagh School house and its First World War monument; and Nepean House and Hadley House. Ms Moore said that the lack of access to McCarthys cemetery is evidence of what will happen to these other historical sites. “To visit McCarthys you need to ring up and make an appointment, a booking, because the cemetery is locked away in the middle of the quarry,” she said. “Why do they have to have the last little bit left of our history?” Penrith Councillors Jackie Greenow and John Thain share the Historical Society's

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Councillors John Thain and Jackie Greenow, along with local historian Beth Moore, are concerned over the future of local historical icons.

concerns. “It really is a concern what has been done to McCarthys, it is so diffic ult to access, we don't want to see the rest of our heritage locked away,” Cr Thain said. “The Bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains really has cast the spotlight on our history and it is time we started looking after it.” Cr Greenow added that she would actually like to see access to the sites made

easier not more diffic ult. “If they make it difficult to get in then people won’t come and it is possible access will be reduced further,” she said. “We should be making our history more accessible.” The Office of Penrith Lakes was established just over a year ago to see the State Government's interests in the site met and facilitate the development of a masterplan for the Lakes Scheme.

However, a spokesperson for the Offic e said that they had not been consulted on the proposal and had no stance on the issue. The Department of Planning confir med that approval for changes to the road were approved in 1998 and that the timing of the closure is a matter for PLDC. PLDC did not respond to the Weekender’s request for comment prior to our deadline.

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ast week it was a 13-year-old girl saying something rather stupid that created an over-the-top circus that is still, two weeks after the incident, being talked about. Stupid comments, however, are not confi ned to teenagers. In fact, just in the past week, I’ve managed to fi nd quite a few comments that would be in the ‘stupid’ basket...

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“My kids told me, ‘Mum, you’ve got to get on Facebook’, so I have. I’m there and I will respond to people. (Being on Facebook) has given me real insight into what those young ones are doing while they’re fingering their pads.” Yep, Pauline Hanson actually said that this week. Wow.

“This asbestos beat-up on NBN is extraordinary politics. Asbestos riddled, water-logged, rusted copper pipes+ducts exactly why upgrade needed!” That was federal Independent MP Rob Oakeshott on his Twitter account on Tuesday. A beat-up? Please, Rob, do us a favour and go back to writing your farewell speech for September. Hopefully it’s only half as long as that “and then there was one” dribble you gave us three years ago. Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt and presume he wasn’t speaking about the asbestos issue being a beat-up (surely, he’s not that stupid) but was angry that the NBN was getting the blame and becoming the political talking point. Rob, the NBN is a Federal Government project. Its rollout is a political issue. It’s at the top of the pyramid in all of this, and it is fair enough that politics has ultimately played a part in this scandal. “... the Coalition is seeking to politicise the current problem with asbestos, the NBN and Telstra. This is a cynical act. The Coalition has never helped asbestos victims in all of the time I have been involved with ADFA.” That is Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia President Barry Robson, supporting Mr Oakeshott. Problem is, Barry, that by putting out comments like that, you’re adding to the politicising of the situation as the flag is clearly being nailed to a particular mast. Again, the NBN is a Federal Government project. The Opposition has the right to raise concerns and questions. Th is is indeed a political issue as well as a moral and community one for Telstra.

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“If the person or people making these allegations are so concerned, they should be releasing these claims for public debate as well,” he said. “I think this is a very devious attempt to try to stop the rally, however I am now more determined to let our residents have their concerns voiced.”

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indsay MP, David Bradbury, has been blackmailed over his decision to host a public rally against waste being sent from Hunters Hill former uranium smelter to Kemps Creek. Mr Bradbury became aware of an anonymous letter last Friday, which threatened to leak information about other instances of radioactive waste being sent to the Kemps Creek facility. “Whoever sent this letter is trying to intimidate me into not having this rally but I think residents need to have their concerns voiced,” he said. The contents of the letter state that if Mr Bradbury holds the rally, then information regarding transportation of waste from Lucas Heights reactor to Kemps Creek will be made public. “The letter suggests that the activities of the Federal Government are worse than those proposed by the State Government,” he said. But Mr Bradbury said all the shipments were authorised by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and the soil was not radioactive, certainly not in comparison to the soil at Hunters Hill. “The fi rst recorded transfer was February 2006. There were around 10 shipments prior to the dismantling of the reactor to Kemps Creek. Since the reactor was dismantled, there were seven shipments,” he said.

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Unlocking a “natural gem” Festivals and markets may be part of plan to reconnect locals with our river

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ublic consultation to develop a masterplan for the open space either side of Nepean River is in full swing. Clouston Associates have been engaged by Penrith Council as consultants on the development of the masterplan, which Mayor, Mark Davies, hopes will reconnect Penrith with the river and its surrounds. “The city has turned its back on the river but this masterplan will unlock the land around the river again and reconnect Penrith to this natural gem,” he said. Director of Clouston Associates, Crosbie Lorimer, said that now is the right time to be considering the river once more. “The river is such an important icon and has so much potential,” he said. “Penrith Council has been very proactive in its Great River Walk, and as that progresses, it is the right time to consider a masterplan for the river.” Consultants have been riding bikes along the river, stopping people to ask them about their preferences for development along the banks. Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Jo Kelly, said that so far there has been a lot of feedback from people who want to see more entertainment and nightlife. “There is defi nitely a demand to have the river opened up for festivals, markets and nightlife during the summer,” she said. Cr Davies said that Council was also looking at options such as the arts and natural spaces for children to play in.

Crosbie Lorimer, Mark Davies and Jo Kelly beneath the M4 bridge on the Nepean River. Photo: Cassandra O’Connor.

A community forum will kickstart the official public consultation process, which will be held in the Nepean Room, Penrith City Council, on Wednesday, June 12 from

6pm to 8pm. “We want residents to think outside the box and come up with creative ideas that they would like to see along the river,” Ms

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Playing the numbers game Confusion over childcare vacancies as new centre’s approval is delayed

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ebate over the supply of childcare in Penrith has erupted again after a development proposal for a new facility on Stafford Street, Penrith, was opposed by local childcare providers. Nor’Side Investments has applied to build a new childcare centre at 168 Stafford Street, just two houses down the road from Bright Stars Kindergarten. Suzy Bechaye of Bright Stars spoke against the proposal at a Council meeting last week, claiming that there is an oversupply of centres and that Council should look to control the distribution of childcare facilities in the area. “There are 68 centres within fiv e kilometres from this site... and I have a petition against the site from 78 residents,” she said. “I believe Council should reconsider the controls for distribution of childcare centres as Penrith has the highest number of facilities and highest number of vacancies in the state.” Councillor Ross Fowler said that there does appear to be an oversupply of centres in Penrith. Determination of the development application has been delayed until further information can be provided to Councillors, however, some local childcare centre operators believe that competition is healthy. “I have no problem with anyone wanting to open up a new childcare centre in

Competition is healthy, says Debbie Pham, the owner of two childcare centres in the local area. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Penrith,” said Debbie Pham, owner of the Kids Korner Centres in Cranebrook and Ropes Crossing. “Competition is healthy and it promotes

owners to improve their services. There are many centres in Penrith that are old and need rebuilding. “There are also waiting lists for many

centres because parents are after quality. Our new centre is already at 60 per cent capacity after two months, so there is defi nitely demand for new centres.”

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Tony phones in Opposition Leader Tony Abbott spoke to thousands of local residents as part of a unique phone hook-up last week aimed at engaging with the electorate in the lead-up to the election later this year. At its peak, around 10,000 people were listening in to the conference call. From a second Sydney airport to WestConnex, small business and the carbon tax, a whole range of issues were brought to the table by voters in the Lindsay electorate. During the conference call, Mr Abbott re-affi rmed his commitment to dump the unliked carbon tax as soon as he was elected. â€œThe fi rst item of legislation that a new parliament considers will be the carbon tax repeals legislation,â€? he said. â€œI believe it will be possible for the parliament to deal with that in a matter of months. Iâ€™m optimistic weâ€™ll get carbon tax repeal legislation by Christmas. â€œI want to assure people what one parliament does another parliament can undo.â€?

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Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, has announced the members of the Lindsay ANZAC Day Centenary Committee, who will help determine how our local community will celebrate the Centenary of ANZAC in 2015. The members of the committee include former Member for Penrith, Faye Lo Po; former General Manager of Penrith City Council, Alan Travers; former Penrith City Councillor, Gary Rumble; President of the Penrith RSL Sub Branch, Neville Barnier; Secretary of the St Marys RSL Sub Branch, Tony Fryer; and the General Manager of Penrith City Council, Alan Stoneham. Mr Bradbury encouraged local residents and groups to submit expressions of interest for Centenary of ANZAC projects, ahead of the Committeeâ€™s fi rst meeting on June 21. â€œI encourage local community groups and individuals to start thinking about ideas for local projects which will honour those who served in the Great War,â€? Mr Bradbury said. Local residents and groups can make a submission at http://tiny.cc/ANZAC.

Rates on hold Local mortgage holders breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday when the Reserve Bank held the official cash rate at 2.75 per cent. Despite no cash rate drop, most borrowers with a variable rate home loan will receive some relief over the coming weeks, according to Australiaâ€™s leading fi nancial comparison website RateCity. The majority of lenders in RateCityâ€™s database (86 lenders or 76 per cent) dropped their standard variable rates following the last rate cut on May 7. Out of these lenders, 72 passed on the Reserve Bankâ€™s full 0.25 percentage point rate cut. â€œLast monthâ€™s rate cut by the Reserve Bank spurred most lenders to follow, by passing on the full 0.25 percentage points. That means most borrowers would have received letters from their lenders about their rate changes and their next mortgage repayment will be lower,â€? said RateCity CEO, Alex Parsons. â€œFor a typical $300,000 mortgage, repayments will fall by about $50 per month.â€?

PUBLIC NOTICE Alcohol Free Zones & Alcohol Prohibited Areas Under Section 644 of the Local Government Act, Council proposes to establish Alcohol Free Zones in the following locations: s &ORTHORN 0LACE 3T -ARYS BEING A PUBLIC ROAD s 4HE AREA OF (ARRIS 3TREET 3T -ARYS FROM 'LOSSOP Street to Forrester Road being a public road. Under Section 632A of the Local Government Act, Council proposes to establish an Alcohol Prohibited Area in the following location: s "ENNETT 0ARK 3T -ARYS BOUND BY 'IDLEY 3TREET AND King Street Representations and objections must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the date of this notice. For further information please contact the Community Safety Coordinator at Penrith City Council on 4732 8062.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITION Planning Proposal for Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Council wants to hear your views on the Planning Proposal for Stage 2 of the City-wide LEP. The Planning Proposal, maps and supporting documents will be on exhibition from Monday, 13 May to Friday, 5 July 2013. The City-wide LEP is being delivered in 2 stages. Stage 1 of the LEP, known as Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, is already complete and took effect in 2010. Stage 1 covered Penrithâ€™s rural and industrial areas, St Marys Town Centre and Penrithâ€™s heritage items and places. Stage 2 of the LEP covers Penrithâ€™s urban areas and will replace all existing planning documents by translating them into the New South Wales Governmentâ€™s Standard Template for LEPs. Stage 2 also makes the next 5 years of anticipated urban growth possible by setting planning controls to deliver new homes and jobs in and around Penrith City Centre, St Marys Town Centre and Kingswood. Viewing the Planning Proposal

Submissions If you wish to make a submission on the Planning Proposal, please do so by Friday, 5 July 2013. Letters should be marked attention to the City Planning Team and sent to: The General Manager, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith 2751. Emails should be sent to: cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au If you have any questions, please ring the City Planning Team on 4732 8196. Declaration of political donations or gifts Legislation requires the disclosure of donations and gifts when making submissions on the Planning Proposal. If you or anyone with a ďŹ nancial interest in the Planning Proposal for Penrith Local Environmental Plan have made reportable political donations adding up to or exceeding $1,000, or given gifts of money, property, services or valuables to a political party, elected member, group or candidate in the two years prior to your submission, you will be required to submit a disclosure statement. This disclosure statement is a public document and will be made publically available. If a further donation or gift is made after the lodgement of the submission a further statement is required to be provided within 7 days after the donation or gift is made. Further information regarding Disclosure Statements including a disclosure form can be found on the Department of Planning and Infrastructureâ€™s website: http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au For further information please contact the City Planning Team on 4732 8196 or at cityplanningteam@ penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. s Vince Morgan (Surveyors) Pty Ltd DA13/0496 Lot 7 DP 17231 (39â€“51) Devlin Road, Castlereagh Torrens title subdivision x 2 lots The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service â€“ 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 ofďŹ ce hours, in the period from 11 June 2013 to 25 June 2013.

The Planning Proposal, maps and supporting documents will be exhibited from Monday, 13 May to Friday, 5 July 2013 at Penrith Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. The Civic Centre is open Monday to Friday between 8.30amâ€“4pm.

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 speciďŹ ed in the submission. The submission is to include Councilâ€™s reference number DA13/0496.

The Planning Proposal and maps are also available to view at the following locations:

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Hannah Van De Werff on 4732 7714.

s Councilâ€™s St Marys OfďŹ ce: 207â€“209 Queen Street, St Marys. (Mondayâ€“Friday: 8.30amâ€“4pm).

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

s Penrith Library: 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ€“Friday: 9amâ€“4pm; Saturday: 9amâ€“5pm; and Sunday: 10amâ€“5pm).

The exhibition information is also available on Councilâ€™s website: www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Councilâ€™s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. OfďŹ cers of Councilâ€™s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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OUR RIVER NEEDS YOU – CONSULTATION GETS UNDERWAY The ‘Our River’ Project will develop a detailed Masterplan to help make the right decisions for the future. We want to know what the community values about this area of the Nepean River and what you would like to see happen now and into the future.

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

The project will look at the public open space land on both sides of the Nepean River, between and around the Victoria and M4 bridges. Council will be undertaking a detailed engagement program over the coming months and wants to learn from the community what they value, what’s important, what doesn’t work and what the opportunities are for the ‘Our River’ area. An online survey and a Community Workshop will kickstart the engagement process. The Community Workshop will be held on Wednesday, 12 June from 6–8pm in the Nepean Room, Level 2, Civic Centre, Penrith City Council. For further information and to RSVP for the workshop, go to Council’s website penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/OurRiver

Director of Clouston Associates Crosbie Lorimer, Penrith Mayor Cr Mark Davies and Clouston Associates consultant Jo Kelly at the Nepean River.

COUNCIL BRIEFS s If you’re a Ripples gym member or enrolled in one of Council’s Children’s Services Centres then you may be entitled to our

Congratulations to Renee Tara who this week won after

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answering last week’s question. During the month of

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celebrations for the Bicentenary of the ﬁrst European Crossing

any one of the 34 local businesses taking part in the promotion

of the Blue Mountains, what was your favourite event?

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chatting with Jack Thompson.’

s There are plenty of things to see-and-do during winter at Penrith City Library. ‘My tinytoy collection – Mad about Robots’ display

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

features a variety of robots, big, small, fast and tall until 28 June

Grafﬁti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

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On 3 July from 10.30am to 11.30am entertainer Josh Howlett will

answer to the following question for this week: Question: In Penrith, we love our river. The ‘Our River’ project will develop a plan to help make the right decisions

participation and is fun for the whole family. Tickets are only $5

for the future for the public land on both sides of the

while children under two are free.

Nepean River, between and around the Victoria and M4

For more information phone 4732 7891.

bridges. Does the river have a special place in your heart? Tell us.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

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Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & The above development determination/s may be inspected between

determined by Penrith City Council.

8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at

Details of these determinations are available for public inspection

Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Ofﬁcers of

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push to have formal legislation protect cyclists when being overtaken by vehicles is gaining momentum. The move comes after NSW was named the most dangerous state for cyclists, with statistics over a decade showing 30 per cent of cyclist fatalities occur in NSW. Greens MP, Jamie Parker, has given notice of a Bill to require at least one metre overtaking distance when passing cyclists. “Th is legislation would provide drivers with a clear, easily recognised measure when overtaking bicycle riders,” he said.

Morgan Roberts, whose best friend Marc Simone was killed in a cycling accident on the M4 at Emu Plains earlier this year, agrees that police need the power to enforce overtaking safety. “The best solution would be for more cyclist lanes, roads especially in the Penrith and Blue Mountains regions are very narrow,” he said. “But when cyclists have to ride on the road with traffic, we need to be given adequate space and the police need to have the power to enforce those safe distances when overtaking, otherwise fatalities occur.”

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From squash to wrestling, the race is on for a coveted berth in 2020 NATHAN TAYLOR

our popular sports are set to battle it out for one coveted spot in the 2020 Olympic Games, and local representatives are joining the debate over which one should be selected. Squash, wrestling and a dual bid from softball and baseball are the fin al contenders to be included in the 2020 Olympics, to be held in either Tokyo, Istanbul or Madrid. Th is week the Weekender contacted local representatives from the four contenders to fi nd out why their chosen sport should get the fi nal place. Dennis Spicer from Werrington Squash Courts has been involved in the popular racquet sport for more than 40 years and says itâ€™s an outrage that squash has never been included in an Olympic Games. â€œItâ€™s absolutely terrible because, according to a study conducted 10 years ago in the US, squash is ranked the number one sport in the world that will give you physical benefit,â€? he said. Mr Spicer believes squash deserves a place in the Olympics over other already included controversial entrants. â€œSquash is a lot better than synchronised swimming, thatâ€™s not a sport, itâ€™s a ballet,â€? he said. â€œIf ping pong and shuttlecock are an Olympic or Commonwealth sport, squash should be too because it's more brutal.â€? Hot favourite to stop squash from entering the Games is the ancient sport of wrestling.

Wrestling has been part of every Olympics since 1896 (except 1900) but was controversially dropped from the 2020 program back in February. The decision was met with fierce objection as the sport is regarded as a tradition Olympic discipline. â€œI can give you one reason why wrestling should be back in the Games, because itâ€™s the best sport in the world,â€? Elite Fight Gym Wrestling Coach, Avtar Singh Dhesi said. â€œTaking wrestling out of the Olympics is like taking a teddy bear off a kid thatâ€™s had the teddy bear their whole life. â€œThe only problem wrestling faces is we are up against a lot of sports that have a bigger spectator base, although weâ€™ve had plenty of exposure of late through the success of MMA.â€? But squash and wrestling will have to contend with the powerful force of a dual bid from former Olympic sports baseball and softball. The two sports were last represented in the Olympics in Beijing in 2008 but were dropped to make way for golf and rugby sevens in 2016. President of Penrith Baseball, Ben Gardner, said getting back into the Olympics would put the sport back on the international map again. â€œIt will be an exciting time if baseball can get back on the Olympic schedule,â€? he said. One local athlete that could be part of the 2020 Olympic softball team is Australian Under-19â€™s vice captain, 18-year-old Taylah Tsitsikronis.

Dennis Spicer says squash should be part of the Olympics in 2020. Photo: Melinda Jane.

â€œGoing to the Olympics would be amazing, it would be such a big thing for me,â€? Tsitsikronis said. â€œI always said to my mum I want to be in the Olympics and play for Australia. When softball was taken out it was a shock

Family doctor under threat: Forum to discuss concerns

he Federal Government has forgotten the importance of a personalised doctor-patient relationship, according to local doctors, who are now taking action. In a bid to save the â€˜family doctorâ€™, Doctors Action, a local alliance of doctors, is holding a unique public forum on Tuesday, June 11, asking patients what they want from their doctor. Doctors Action president, Dr Adrian Sheen, believes that the future of the â€˜family doctorâ€™ is under threat due a

Government focus on larger, taxpayer subsidised clinics. â€œThe government is encouraging large clinics as opposed to the smaller, privately owned surgeries that provide that personal care,â€? he told the Weekender. â€œThe government doesnâ€™t realise the relationship that people have with their family doctors. It is very important. There is a big difference between a family doctor and a general practitioner. Family doctors are committed to the community for the long term.â€? Dr Sheen said that patients become comfortable with a family doctor and become familiar with the staff and

because I loved the game but it was strange to me that other people didnâ€™t.â€? A fi nal decision will be made in September. Join our Facebook poll at www. facebook.com/westernweekender. surroundings, which is something that cannot always be achieved at large clinics. However, Lindsay MP David Bradbury denies family doctors have been forgotten. â€œThe Government has provided funding to expand and improve over 400 practices around the country, including many small practices, including $86,000 for Astley Medical Centre in St Marys and $300,000 for High Street Family Doctors in Penrith,â€? Mr Bradbury said. The Doctors Action forum will begin at 1pm on Tuesday, June 11, at Penrith Paceway and all are invited to attend. â€œIt is an opportunity for the public to reflect on the relationship with their family doctor and an opportunity for them to think about what they would do if their family doctor had to close down,â€? Dr Sheen said. Is the family doctor under threat? Tell us your thoughts by emailing news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Time to throw away the spin manual, we just aren’t buying it

Future of Our River What improvements would you like to see made to the Nepean River area? We want to hear your ideas for the public open spaces on both sides of the river near the Victoria and M4 bridges. Maybe you’d like to see more cafes, wider paths, outdoor fitness equipment or somewhere to launch your kayak? Council has engaged consultants to help develop a Masterplan for ‘Our River’ in consultation with residents; sporting, environmental and community groups; businesses and visitors. Take the ‘Our River’ online survey or RSVP for the community forum at the Civic Centre on June 12 from 6pm to 8pm. And it’s not too late to have your say on the Planning Proposal for Stage 2 of the Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) too – on exhibition until July 5. It proposes a zoning for some private land around the river, currently earmarked for tourism and hospitality facilities. See penrithcity.nsw.gov.au for more information.

oliticians have perfectly rehearsed lines tailor made for the media. That’s no secret. Most politicians think that if they repeat their preferred message enough times – TV, radio and newspaper journalists will run it. 24 hour news channels, like Sky News, have been able to expose this type of simplistic and patronising method – by running media conferences in full. The Prime Minister’s office has media spin doctors who every morning identify the issues and the stories of the day – and then deliver ‘talking points’ to MPs and Senators planning to do any interviews – this is a practice to make sure they are ‘on message’. Th is week – a Labor politician called that tradition for what it is. Ridiculous. On live TV he openly mocked the practice. “I just brought the manual with me,” Mr Fitzgibbon told ‘Sunrise’, referring to the daily talking points issued to Labor MPs. “I’ll see what it says. It says I should say, ‘Polls come and go, but the only poll that matters is on election day’.” It got worse when a poor soul, Yvette D’ath from Queensland, then delivered

Lindsay MP David Bradbury and Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Penrith last year.

the exact same line, but in a serious context. Government MPs were making themselves look like fools. Then another Rudd backer, Doug Cameron, came out to attack the spin doctors, suggesting those operating in the Prime Minister’s office should be sacked. “Forget the spin, forget people telling you what you should say. Be yourself in politics,” he said. All this talk was prompted by MORE bad opinion polls for Labor. They immediately sent Labor MPs into a frenzy publicly and privately – like ants

in a thunderstorm. The election is less than 100 days away. They’re fretting over predictions 35 seats could turn blue. Maybe more. So they’re demanding change. But they aren’t suggesting changing the leader or the policies – just the message. The trouble with that strategy is that the public isn’t listening.

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wo unprovoked attacks on local joggers in the past month have prompted police to warn the public to remember their safety before lacing up their runners and hitting local streets. In the most recent attack, a 27-year-old Warrimoo man was jogging along Dunheved Road, Werrington at about 3.15am on Sunday, May 26. As he jogged towards the intersection of Francis Street, he was approached by a man wearing a black hooded jumper who demanded property from the victim. At this point, a second male approached and it is alleged that he grabbed the 27-year-old’s jumper near his neck before pushing him onto the roadway. They ran from the scene with the property of the victim who had received a cut on his hand as a result of the incident. St Marys LAC are continuing investigations into the incident and are advising the public to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information they may have.

In a second similar incident, a female jogger was pushed to the ground in Penrith when a man attacked her. The 21-year-old was jogging along Tench Reserve, near Cables Wakepark, at about 1.30pm on Friday, May 10, when she was chased and knocked to the ground by a man wearing a hooded jumper and dark jeans. The man was armed with a knife however fled the scene, leaving the woman uninjured, when she screamed for help. Detective Inspector Grant Healey from Penrith Police said that it is important to keep safety as a priority when jogging in public. “Make sure you run in well lit areas where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic. If you run with music, it will also help to make sure you can hear what is going on around you, that will enable you to hear traffic and someone sneaking up on you. Consider running with a friend; that makes it harder for someone to commit a crime and it is a lot more fun,” he said. “If you see someone acting suspiciously in the area you run in, ring the police. We will do our best to get down there and check them out.”

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About 9.00pm on Monday, June 3, Penrith Police were called to Cooper Street to investigate an incident of animal cruelty. Police received information that two boys about 15-years-old had thrown a kitten into a storm water drain. A witness rescued the kitten before police attended. The kitten was taken to the Hawkesbury Animal Shelter.

A fi re erupted in the motel section of the former Log Cabin on Memorial Avenue in Penrith last weekend. Shortly before 4am on Saturday, fi re and smoke was seen coming from the two story building but the quick arrival of fi re units contained the damage. The building was not in use and nobody was inside the motel at the time.

Man assaults police: Raft of charges follows At about 11.30pm on Saturday, June 1, St Marys LAC police officers stopped a car on Parkes Avenue, Werrington, for the purpose of a random breath test. The test produced a positive result and the 36-year-old Werrington man, who was the driver of the vehicle, was subsequently arrested. It is alleged that the man then resisted arrest before violently struggling with offic ers. He was controlled with OC spray however a number of offic ers were contaminated with the substance. Police allege that he continued to struggle before assaulting a male police officer, spitting in his face. The man was taken to St Marys Police Station where he refused to undergo a breath analysis. He was charged with refusing to undergo breath analysis; resisting arrest; assaulting police; and malicious damage. He was refused bail at the time and appeared at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday. The male constable was taken to Nepean Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Man caught after pursuit: Found hiding under car At about 11.30pm on Friday, May 31, local police were patrolling Forrester Road, St Marys, when a white Holden Commodore was allegedly seen travelling over the signposted speed limit. Police activated lights and sirens however it is alleged that the driver ignored police, failing to stop. A pursuit broke out and police allege that the vehicle accelerated sharply and ran a red light. A short time later the vehicle stopped and two occupants ran from the scene. Police chased the 22-year-old driver over a number of fences and found him hiding under a car in Sandikan Crescent, Mount Druitt. He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station. After a number of inquiries were conducted, it was found that the man is disqualified from driving until November 2017 for previous traffic offences. He was charged with a range of offences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servo held up: Quick police work catches oﬀenders About 8.40pm on Wednesday, May 29, police allege that a man entered a service station in Smith Street, South Penrith. Armed with a metal vacuum cleaner pipe, the man robbed the console operator of a small amount of cash before fleeing with another male. They ran towards Penrose Crescent as police were called to the scene. The alleged offenders were stopped by patrolling police on Jamison Road, South Penrith and were arrested.

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JULIA GILLARD Putting Aussies at the front of the queue

y Government wants to make sure Australian workers are at the front of the queue for jobs. That’s why we’re proposing new laws to strengthen the integrity of the 457 visa system and enable the Government to take stronger action where sponsor employers are flouting the law. New measures to tighten up the 457 visa system would protect Australian jobs and ensure overseas workers were not exploited. There has been significant growth of the 457 system with more than 21,000 extra visa holders in Australia – more than 20 per cent than over the past year. At the same time there has been a sharp rise in the number of sponsor employers who have not been doing the right thing. Growth has been highest in occupation sectors including retail and hospitality, which have traditionally provided jobs for young Australian workers. Where Liberal State Governments across the country are cutting funding to TAFE and training, Labor is looking to protect jobs for the next generation of the Australian workforce. A new Local Jobs Test would put the onus back onto employers to prove they have made a real effort to seek local labour before sponsoring workers from overseas. A simple process of advertising a job locally before seeking workers from overseas is a simple but effective measure to show businesses are making genuine

efforts to fi nd local workers first. The new laws will also force employers to put up to two per cent of their total payroll each year towards training local staff and those on 457s for the duration of the sponsorship. It’s important that all employees are given the opportunity to develop new skills where possible so that companies can rely on a locally trained workforce. Enshrining the obligations of sponsor employers in legislation, and empowering an additional 300 inspectors of the Fair Work Ombudsman to investigate breaches of sponsorship obligations, will act as a further deterrent to those abusing the system. Have you witnessed an increase in 457 visa applications at your workplace? Email us your thoughts at news@ westernweekender.com.au.

TONY ABBOTT We’ve reached another dreadful milestone

ast weekend we reached another dreadful milestone in the degradation of our border security. There have now been more than 700 illegal boats arrive on our shores and we’ve had almost 43,000 illegal arrivals by boat since the current Government watered down the border protection policies that the Howard Government had in place. Th is is a massive failure on the part of the Government. You could almost fil l the Sydney Football Stadium with the number of people who have arrived illegally by boat. Labor’s decision to dismantle the Howard Government’s policies has put our country’s security at risk. It has cost hundreds of lives lost at sea and resulted in thousands of people entering our communities without rigorous security checks. It has seen border protection cost

blowouts of more than $10 billion for a system that does not work – that’s money which could otherwise fund hospitals, roads and help repay debt. With an average of 100 people now arriving every day, Australia cannot afford three more years of Labor failure. If elected, a Coalition Government will take urgent action to stop the boats. We will: • Reintroduce temporary protection visas and take away the people smugglers’ promise of permanent resettlement. • Turn boats around where it is safe to do so. • Ensure vigorous offs hore processing. • Ensure offshore, special humanitarian visa applicants receive priority in obtaining permanent residency over illegal boat arrivals. • Work closely with our neighbours to put in place a strong regional deterrence network to stop people coming into the region. I want to assure you that the Coalition will stop the boats. Stopping the boats is part of our Plan for a safe, secure Australia. P.S. It was good that Fiona Scott, our candidate for Lindsay, and I were able to catch up with many of you in last week’s teleconference with voters in the Lindsay electorate.

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roviding security and certainty to disabled people and their carers is at the heart of the Federal Government’s disability reforms, according to Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Amanda Rishworth. Ms Rishworth and Federal MP for Lindsay, David Bradbury, held a community forum on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) last week to update residents on its progress. Legislation for the NDIS, now referred to as DisabilityCare Australia, is now in place and a trial in the Hunter region is set to begin this year. Ms Rishworth said DisabilityCare Australia will fundamentally change the way we support people with disability, their families and carers. “DisabilityCare Australia is the biggest reform to the disability sector that Australia has ever seen,” she said. “In the 2013-14 Federal Budget the Government made the responsible decision to fully fund DisabilityCare Australia into the long term. Th is long term funding security will provide people with significant and permanent disability, their families and carers the certainty that they deserve.” She said that there are four key principles to the scheme. “The fi rst is that people for the fi rst time are going to be asked ‘what are your goals’, then, ‘what support can we provide so you

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can achieve your goals’... the third is that it is a lifetime of care and the fourth is early intervention,” she said. Residents and carers also raised some concerns about the scheme. “I am blind and my husband is deaf. Now I don’t want to be a burden on my family later in life, so if I enter the

disability care system at an age over 65 years, will I be given this care,” asked one local resident. Ms Rishworth explained that the NDIS will not be for those over 65-years; seniors will instead be given aged care packages. “We are cautious not to duplicate the aged care system through DisabilityCare

Australia,” she said. Other issues raised were supply of services and how people should go about choosing the right services for them. Mr Bradbury said the forum provided an important opportunity for local people to share their views on DisabilityCare Australia.

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If Julia Gillard were to follow France and legalise gay marriage, what an opportunity for the ACTU to expand its membership. After all, they are same sex unions are they not? Peter Townsend, South Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Some retail outlets are starting to struggle and tax revenue is down. Could the two be linked, due to an unacknowledged cause? For several years now, thousands of jobs have been outsourced or have gone off shore. How has it affected the workers? Having had the rug pulled from beneath them? Have the mature aged workers found other jobs, or are they prematurely put out to pasture, thus dramatically impacting their ability to spend money or pay taxes. As for the others, a family member was made redundant over two years ago and has only been able to fi nd casual work since then. Apparently over 20 per cent of Australia’s workforce are now casuals. It is a growing trend and being casual doesn’t necessarily mean reduced working hours. One of my relative’s jobs was 56 hours for six days per week. He was surprised to fi nd several of his co-workers were experiencing similar circumstances as himself. Also, despite receiving 25 per cent casual loading they

were all earning less per hour than at their previous full time jobs. For one it was $16 per hour less. Naturally, my relative has to curtail his spending to only basic essentials, yet previously he paid thousands each year in tax. Not now and the irony is Australia has huge shopping centres full of non-essential goods. Just consider the implications. Is this the tip of the iceberg? Sue Joyce, Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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That is absolutely terrible (Unit plan causes concern, Western Weekender May 31). That’s being greedy, the developers are just trying to get more money for the land. Imagine how much they would sell the units for? It needs to be stopped. Glenmore Park can’t deal with too many more homes. Charisse Davidson Rattenbury, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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I object mainly on the grounds of traffic and character. As the bus system in western Sydney is substandard all these units would bring extra cars and require parking. To meet the requirements each unit would need two car parking spots. The character of the area is single and two story housing with some town houses. Robert Rigby, via Facebook

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tate member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, is urging the public to get behind the Coalition’s plans for WestConnex. The Federal Government budget promised $1.8 billion for the motorway network, with the majority of funding being withheld until 2019, but Mr Ayres says that urgency is key. “WestConnex is Australia’s biggest road project, generating tens of thousands of jobs for people of western Sydney. It will

ease congestion, create jobs and connect communities,” he said. “When it comes to the Federal election, the public has two really, really clear choices around this. The Coalition under Tony Abbott has committed $1.5 billion in his fi rst term of government, with no strings attached. “When you compare that to Federal Labor’s commitment... for me I have to be a little cynical about it.” Mr Ayres said no matter what the Federal Government decides, the NSW Government will ensure that the project will go ahead.

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Penrith Baptist Church has received consent from Penrith City Council to build their new ministry centre on Caddens Road. The community facility will be located at 107-115 Caddens Road, Caddens, and will cost about $4 million to complete. Currently the church is operating out of Jamison High School. Council is looking to construct a community facility shade structure in Glenmore Park. The structure will be located at 31 Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park and is expected to cost $63,000. Residents can have their say on the development application now. Council has received an application to demolish the existing buildings at 64 and 66 Joseph Street in Kingswood. Applicant, Pretech Pty Ltd, is proposing to build 10 three-bedroom villas on the land instead, worth an estimated $1.1 million. Residents of Jordan Springs will be pleased to know that a new sporting oval, associated amenities and car parking will be built in the suburb. Maryland Development Company has been given approval to build a $2.2 million sporting oval on Discovery Way in Jordan Springs. The Aldi Store at St Marys is looking to expand its facilities. Located at 410-422 on the Great Western Highway, Aldi is looking to expand the store, as well as complete minor internal and external alterations. If approved, the works will cost an estimated $1,115,400.

Penrith RSL has been added to the NSW Violent Venues list. Inset: RSL CEO, Neel Chand. Photos: Melinda Jane.

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dramatic increase in patronage and attendance on Saturday nights is to blame for the Penrith RSL’s inclusion on the NSW Violent Venues List, according to CEO Neel Chand, who has vowed to remain vigilant when it comes to security and safety standards. Last week, Minister for Hospitality, George Souris, released the updated Violent Venues List, naming Penrith RSL as one of 15 premises that will have to abide by new licensing conditions that commenced on June 1, in order to reduce violence at the venue.

There were 15 recorded incidents at the Penrith RSL in 2012, with nine occurring between June 2012 and August 2012. “Over the last 12 months, the Club has seen a 30 per cent increase in membership and now has more than 450,000 visitations per year,” Mr Chand said. “In fact, ANZAC Day alone saw around 8,000 people visit the Club, but we had not one incident. “All of our incidents have occurred on a Saturday night, largely involving domestic disputes between ex-partners and people known to one another.” Mr Chand said the club has already stepped up security, installing 42 new security cameras and introducing stricter dress codes.

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Sleep didn’t Sl did ’ help: h l A man appeared d before b f P Penrith i h Local Court charged with mid range drink driving after he was pulled over for an RBT in late March. The 47-year-old Glenbrook man had spent a night out drinking alcoholic beverages with friends. He got home at around 2am and after about eight hours of sleep he got up and went for a drive. He was pulled over by police for a random breath test which returned a positive result. He was convicted, fi ned $960 and disqualified from driving for six months. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Six month ban: A 19-year-old man appeared before Penrith Local Court this week and was fi ned for drink driving. The offender came to the attention of the police one morning when he was attempting to park in a no-parking zone at a local fast food restaurant. The provisional licence holder was subjected to a breath test, which returned a positive reading of 0.122. The man was fi ned $960 and was disqualified from driving for six months. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teen fined for multiple offenc es: An 18-year-old man who drove his vehicle into a parked car has plead guilty to charges of mid range drink driving and negligent driving. He went out for a few drinks with friends before driving to a residence in Emu Plains. On the way, his car collided with a car parked beside the road. Police were called and he was breath tested, returning a positive reading of 0.091. For the mid range drink driving, he was fi ned $600 and disqualified from driving for six months. For the negligent driving, he was fi ned $240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angry neighbour: A 33-year-old man appeared before court this week after a drunken dispute with a neighbour. The man was out for a day with friends, drinking alcohol from 12.30pm to 10pm. He returned home and was well affected by alcohol. A dispute broke out and the man then proceeded to throw a rock through the window of his neighbour’s home, breaking the glass. The glass shattered into the room where there was a baby sleeping inside. He was charged with assault, occasioning bodily harm and for damaging the window. For the assault, he was ordered to enter into a good behaviour bond, under section nine, for 12 months. For the damage, he was fi ned $750 and ordered to pay $250 in compensation for the window.

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t is not often that one can say they are ‘the best’ at what they do – unless their name is Dr Ann Quinton, a local sonographer who has proof that she is the best in her field. Dr Quinton, Nepean Hospital’s Senior Research Sonographer, was recently rewarded for her hard work and dedication when she was presented with the Australian Sonographer of the Year Pru Pratten Memorial Award. She went up against 23 other nominees who spend their working lives using ultrasound technology to view and analyse organs and other internal structures including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels and, in Dr Quinton’s case, babies while inside the womb. She specialises in performing and teaching high-risk obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound at Nepean Hospital and the Sydney Medical School Nepean. “After I found out I’d been nominated for the NSW award, I looked at the quality of the other nominations and thought the competition was really tough,” she said. “Needless to say I was very surprised when they called my name – until that moment, receiving my PhD had been the highlight of my career, but winning the Pru Pratten Award is the icing on the cake. There’s no greater honour than being recognised by your peers and I feel very humbled that they thought I was worthy of this honour.”

Dr Ann Quinton was recently named the Australian Sonographer of the Year. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Marcus Cornish says BBQ facilities are in high demand at Melrose Hall. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Upgrade for Melrose: Rush for BBQ facilities to be eased

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very weekend families arrive earlier and earlier to try to claim the barbeque and shelter facilities behind Melrose Hall in Emu Plains. That’s why Councillor Marcus Cornish has called for $35,000 to be spent to duplicate the popular picnic facilities. “Each weekend there are families who turn up at 7am to claim the picnic spot, and the popularity of the park has certainly increased,” Cr Cornish said.

“Families use the barbeque pit and shelter for family gatherings and birthdays and other residents have nowhere else to go.” At the last Ordinary Council meeting, Councillors agreed to spend $35,000 from voted works from North and South Ward to upgrade the popular park. Cr Karen McKeown has also raised concerns about the footpath in the park, which is in need of repair. “Works will begin on the barbeque pit in the next six to eight weeks I imagine... we will be looking to upgrade the footpath in the longer term,” Cr Cornish said.

Representatives of the Coffee Club and WestCare gather on Wednesday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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estcare Community Services are going mobile in the hope that a new set of wheels will change the lives of the many local people suffering at home. Westcare provide emergency relief services to hundreds of local families who are doing it tough, solely out of their Henry Street offic e. For 25 or so years, Westcare has provided this relief only to people who come to them, which means that those

who are immobile, stuck at home, have not been able to benefit. “We want to be able to meet the needs of those in the community who can’t get to us. They may be sick, unable to get to transport or they may not have a steady home to go to,” said Westcare Fundraising Manager, Alex Briffa . Westcare are hosting a charity dinner, in partnership with the Coffee Club Nepean River and Sydney Direct, on June 27 to raise $25,000 for the mobile offic e. For more information visit www. westcarepenrith.org.au or to book your place, call 0405 188 395 or 4731 3455.

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ithout the care of Butterfly Wings Animal Rescue, cats and kittens who have been abandoned by their owners

would have no hope of survival. Butterfly Wings rescue these furry friends from the pound, pay for veterinary services and care for them until re-homed. Kittens Mickey and Blaze were sure to die before Butterfly Wings came in to save them and found them new homes. “We see ourselves as a place between the pound and their forever homes but as a not-for profit charity, all the work that we

do is funded from donations,” said Butterfly Wings Animal Rescue’s SueAnne Hill. The organisation is holding a fundraiser trivia night on Friday, June 21, at King Henry’s Court in Penrith to support other homeless kittens. The trivia night will begin at 6.30pm and cost $30 per person, meal included. Call 0423 108 466. - Katherine Tweed

Blaze, one of the rescued cats.

Weekender #1 The Western Weekender remains Penrith’s most circulated local newspaper, according to new fig ures released by the Circulations Audit Bureau (CAB). The latest CAB figures taking in the period from October 2012 to March 2013 confi rm that the Weekender has a weekly circulation of 59,067 copies. Th is is 11,579 copies more each week than the Penrith City Star, which has a circulation of 47,488. The Tuesday edition of the Penrith Press has a circulation of 54,379, whilst the Friday edition has a circulation of 54,356. “We are proud to be the most circulated local paper in the region, and we thank our advertisers and readers for their continued support,” said Weekender Editor, Troy Dodds.

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Further to the NSW Government’s commitment to build a new walking and cycling connection between Penrith and Emu Plains across the Nepean River, feedback received from the community raised concerns about the impacts of the displayed options. Subsequently, the options were reviewed and a preferred bridge design has been selected. The KI Studio design has been chosen as the preferred option as it best addresses the main concerns raised by the community, including the requirement for a wide clear span underneath the bridge for rowing activities.

Please contact Roads and Maritime Services on 1800 822 486 if you would like a copy of the community update. RMS will keep you informed of the project’s progress.

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Grant falls short: Residents turn to Council for funding

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he Berkshire Park, Llandilo and Shanes Park Community Action Group has asked Penrith Council to assist in funding a netball and basketball court at the community hall on Sixth Road, after a grant from the State Government fell substantially short of the project’s estimated cost. “We applied to the State Government for $40,000 to build a joint netball and basketball court at our community hall

through the Community Building Partnership Program,” said Action Group representative, Mario Pace. “We were only given $10,000 so we are asking for more help.” Mr Pace said that a basketball and netball court was needed so that the teenagers of the area had somewhere to play after school and on the weekends. “With the funding we have received, there is little we will be able to build – maybe a half a court?” Council will approach Londonderry MP, Bart Bassett, for an additional grant, and look at options for Council funding.

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o you ever get the craving for hearty, comforting European food? Perhaps Asian or Indian delicacies? With 25 per cent of Penrith’s population born overseas, there are a number of exciting businesses in Penrith that offer fare that is similarly multicultural. One such business is Polmarket Deli, a Polish café on High Street that has been serving up a selection of cold meats, imported Polish products and Europeanstyle food for over six years. Owner Jolanta Mykietym, who originally grew up in Krakow, has lived in Australia since moving from Poland in 1987, when Poland was still under Communist rule. “Customers love the sausages and cakes, and they say there is nothing else like it in Penrith,” Mrs Mykietym said. She said that she is also proud to live in an area that embraces multiculturalism and delicacies from distant parts of the world. “Penrith is growing and changing, it’s a nice suburb,” she said. There are also other businesses in Penrith catering for multicultural tastes, with The Spice Jar on High Street and Kukku’s Indian Groceries in Kingswood offering an interesting mixture of sub-continental delicacies. And one only has to look at the range of Asian, Thai, Indian and Italian restaurants in Penrith to witness this diversity.

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other of three Seshi Charan is one lucky shopper. Why, you ask? Well, the Rooty Hill resident just won Penrith Homemaker Centre’s incredible $50,000 shopping spree. For 10 weeks, Penrith Homemaker Centre, located on Mulgoa Road, was giving shoppers a chance to win one of 10 LG HD televisions worth $900. But it was the major prize of $50,000 worth of merchandise from participating Penrith Homemaker stores that had every local shopper licking their lips. General Manager of Penrith Homemaker Centre, Kevin James, said the promotion was an enormous success. “We had an extraordinary number of entrants and our client, Harvey Norman, were delighted with the end result. We will defi nitely be doing it again,” he said. A massive 16,000 entries were loaded into the barrel over the course of the promotion, with the winner, Mrs Charan, only having one lone coupon in the mix. “When Kevin (James) rang me last Friday I was busy doing my housework, I was also a bit upset because my husband is away overseas due to family reasons,” Mrs Charan said. “So I answered the phone and Kevin introduced himself. He said: ‘Do you remember coming in recently to do your shopping?’ My fi rst reaction was my payment hadn’t gone through.” Then came the moment that would

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This is Your Top 500 Songs from the 50’s & 60’s Listen to Vintage FM 87.6 June Long Weekend for the Top 500 Countdown

500 .. Magic Bus 499 .. Michael 498 .. Midnight Confessions 497 .. No Tresspassing 496 .. Rain Drops Keep Fallin on my Head 495 .. Three Coins in a Fountain 494 .. Rock & Roll Music 493 .. Be Bop A Lula 492 .. Run to Him 491 .. She’s a Rainbow 490 .. Big Time Operator 489 .. Chip Chip 488 .. Star Crossed Lovers 487 .. Venus 486 .. What do You Want to Make those Eyes 485 .. Who’s Sorry Now 484 .. Wooden Heart 483 .. Do it Again 482 .. Gimme Gimmie Good Lovin 481 .. I Need Your Love Tonight 480 .. If I Didn’t Have a Dime to Play the Jukebox 479 .. Kind Of A Drag 478 .. My Old Man’s A Dustman 477 .. Please Don’t Tease 476 .. Sparrow In The TreeTop 475 .. No Milk Today 474 .. Stop Stop Stop 473 .. Baby Face 472 .. Shutters & Boards 471 .. Poor Little Fool 470 .. Stranger in Paradise 469 .. That’s Old Fasion 468 .. Wonderful Wonderful 467 .. That’s the way Boys Are 466 .. Under The Boardwalk 465 .. Walkin in New Orleans 464 .. Young at Heart 463 .. Young Love 462 .. Wolverton Mountain 461 .. Young Love 460 .. You Talk Too Much 459 .. Witchcraft 458 .. Winchester Cathedral 457 .. Why Do They Doubt Our Love 456 .. Swingin School 455 .. When I Grow Up To Be A Man 454 .. When 453 .. Wheels 452 .. What Have They Done To The Rain 451 .. West of the Wall 450 .. Wedding 449 .. Wait For Me 448 .. Up Up & Away 447 .. The Girls Of Paris 446 .. Teen Angel 445 .. Swiss Maid 444.. Sunny Afternoon 443 .. Up On The Roof 442 .. Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa 441 .. Till Him I’m Not Home 440 .. This Is My Song 439 .. This Guy is in Love with You 438 .. The Stroll 437 .. The Rock & Roll Waltz 436 .. Nights in White Satin 435 .. Summer in the City 434 .. Strangers in the Night 433 .. Spick & Specks 432 .. Soothe Me 431 .. Mr Custer 430 .. Midnight in Moscow 429 .. So Do I 428 .. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 427 .. Sloop John B 426 .. Sealed With A Kiss 425 .. San Francisco 424 .. Ruby Tuesday 423 .. Robot Man 422 .. Rain, Park & Other Things 421 .. Pinball Wizard 420 .. Picture Of You 419 .. Patricia 418 .. Painted Tainted Rose 417 .. On A Carousel 416 .. Oh Monah 415 .. My Boomerang Won’t Come Back 414 .. My Blonde Headed, Stompie Wompie 413 .. Mrs Brown Your Got A Lovely Daughter 412 .. Marie’s the Name His Latest Flame 411 .. Love is Blue 410 .. Little Red Rented Row Boat 409 .. Little Devil 408 .. Lion Sleeps Tonight 407 .. Lets Have a Party 406 .. Story of My Life 405 .. Star 404 .. Leah 403 .. Lady Godiva 402 .. It’s All in the Game 401 .. It Keeps on Hurting

400 .. It Doesn’t Matter Anymore 399 .. I Don’t Wanna Love You 398 .. Hold Me Tight 397 .. Hi Ho Silver Lining 396 .. Happy Go Lucky Me 395 .. Ha Ha Said the Clown 394 .. Groovin 393 .. Good Bye Cruel World 392 .. Girl That I Love 391 .. Georgia on My Mind 390 .. Friday Kind of Monday 389 .. Foot Tapper 388 .. Endless Sleep 387 .. Elenore 386 .. Congratulations 385 .. Childrens March Song 384 .. Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White 383 .. Catch a Falling Star 382 .. California Dreamin 381 .. Build me up Buttercup 380 .. Book Of Love 379 .. Aquarius 378 .. Battle of New Orleans 377 .. Blue on Blue 376 .. Bird Dog 375 .. Beatnick Fly 374 .. And I love Her 373 .. Alice Long ( You’re Still my Favorite 372 .. Ain’t That Lovely You Baby 371 .. Edge of Reality 370 .. A World Of Our Own 369 .. A Little Bit For Sandy 368 .. Act Naturally 367 .. Action 366 .. England Swings 365 .. April Love 364 .. Born Free 363 .. Breaking Point 362 .. Cha Cha Cha 361 .. Cindy oh Cindy 360 .. Clap Your Hands 359 .. Come Together 358 .. Communication Breakdown 357 .. Crimson & Clover 356 .. Dance On 355 .. Day Tripper 354 .. Dedicated to the One I Love 353 .. Dizzy 352 .. Don’t Be Cruel 351 .. Don’t Talk To Him 350 .. Earth Angel 349 .. Easyfever 348 .. Everyday 347 .. Funny Face 346 .. Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands 345 .. Get Back 344 .. Glad All Over 343 .. Going Up The Country 342 .. Guitar Tango 341 .. Hair 340 .. Have I The Right 339 .. Hello Goodbye 338 .. Help 337 .. Hey Sheriff 336 .. Honey Don’t 335 .. I want to Hold Your Hand 334 .. Ice in the Sun 333 .. Il Silenzio 332 .. Incense & Peppermint 331 .. Indian Lake 330 .. It Must Be Him 329 .. It’s Not Easy 328 .. It’s Not Unusual 327 .. Judy 326 .. Just Like Eddie 325 .. Kentucky Woman 324 .. Lady Madonna 323 .. Let it Be Me 322 .. Lets Spend the Night Together 321 .. Little Arrows 320 .. Little Boy Lost 319 .. Little Town Flirt 318 .. Lonely Bull 317 .. Macarthur Park 316 .. Mambo Italino 315 .. Mary Mary 314 .. Please Please Me 313 .. Massachusetts 312 .. Michelle 311 .. Rubber Ball 310 .. Run Samson Run 309 .. Running Scared 308 .. Sailor 307 .. Save the Last Dance for Me 306 .. Move Baby Move 305 .. My Name is Jack 304 .. Oh Carol 303 .. Oh Yeah Uh Huh 302 .. Ooh La La 301 .. Penny Lane

300 .. Polk Salad Annie 299 .. Pretend 298 .. Put Your Head on My Shoulder 297 .. Ragamuffin Man 296 .. Reet Petite 295 .. Right Now 294 .. Roll Over Beethoven 293 .. Rose Coloured Glasses 292 .. Roses are Red 291 .. Round & Round 290 .. Secret Love 289 .. She is a Woman 288 .. Sherry 287 .. Sixteen Tons 286 .. Somewhere My Love 285 .. Sorry 284 .. Stepping Stone 283 .. Stuck on You 282 .. Sugar and Spice 281 .. Sugar Sugar 280 .. Surfer Joe 279 .. Surrender 278 .. Tar & Cement 277 .. Tell Me Why 276 .. Telstar 275 .. Tequila 274 .. Bus Stop 273 .. That Old Black Magic 272 .. The Cheater 271 .. A Scottish Soldier 270 .. The Letter 269 .. The Loved One 268 .. Walking The Dog 267 .. Well Alright 266 .. Whatever Will Be, Will Be 265 .. Those Were the Days 264 .. Two of Us 263 .. Unicorn 262 .. Velvet Waters 261 .. Walk Right Back 260 .. When I Was Young 259 .. Where Do You Go to My Lovely 258 .. Wishin’ & Hopin’ 257 .. Witch Doctor 256 .. Wonderful Land 255 .. Yesterday 254 .. You Can’t Always Get want You Want 253 .. You’re the Devil in Disguise 252 .. Young Girl 251 .. You’re Sixteen 250 .. A Lover’s Question 249 .. A Million Drums 248 .. Beyond the Sea 247 .. Bye Bye Love 246 .. Clementine 245 .. Come On and Take my Hand 244 .. Crying in the Chapel 243 .. Deefeecult For You- Easy For Me 242 .. Fool, Fool, Fool 241 .. Georgy Girl 240 .. Good Golly Molly 239 .. Good, Bad & Ugly 238 .. Happy Whistler 237 .. Hard Headed Woman 236 .. He’ll Have to Go 235 .. Hey, Paula 234 .. Highnoon 233 .. Holly Holy 232 .. I Am the World 231 .. I Can’t Stop Loving You 230 .. I Feel Fine 229 .. Love Child 228 .. Magic Carpet Ride 227 .. Mama 226 .. Morgen 225 .. I Found a New Love 224 .. I Remember You 223 .. Stranger on the Shore 222 .. Such a Night 221 .. Sugar Shack 220 .. Take Good Care of My Baby 219 .. Tamoure 218 .. Theme From A Summer Place 217 .. I Started a Joke 216 .. I Told The Brook 215 .. If I Were A Richman 214 .. I’ll Never Find Another You 213 .. In the Ghetto 212 .. In The Year 2525 211 .. It’s All Over Now 210 .. I’ve Been Everywhere 209 .. Judy in Disguise 208 .. Just A Closer Walk with Thee 207 .. Kentucky Woman 206 .. Last Train To Clarksville 205 .. Let’s Think About Living 204 .. Lily the Pink 203 .. Limbo Rock 202 .. Little Red Rooster 201 .. Multiplication

200 .. My Boy Lollipop 199 .. My Sentimental Friends 198 .. Needles & Pins 197 .. North to Alaska 196 .. She’s A Mod 195 .. Silver Threads & Golden Needles 194 .. Not Responsible 193 .. Nowwhere Man 192 .. One Last Kiss 191 .. Picking up Pebbles 190 .. Poetry in Motion 189.. Pride 188.. Que Sera, Sera 187 .. Rhythm Of the Rain 186.. Rip it Up 185.. Route 66 184.. Sad Movies 183.. Saturday Night at The Movies 182.. Shelia 181 .. Singing The Blues 180.. So Long Baby 179 .. Step Back 178 .. Ticket To Ride 177 .. Travelin’ Man 176 .. Valleri 175 .. Wayward Wind 174 .. Whole Lotta Shakin Going On 173 .. William Tell Overture 172 .. Wipe Out 171 .. Yellow Subarmine 170 .. You Don’t Own Me 169 .. You’re my World 168 .. A Fool Such as I 167 .. A Hard Day’s Night 166 .. Abergavenny 165 .. All You Need is Love 164 .. Alley Cat 163 .. Angel of the Morning 162 .. Beep Beep 161 .. Blue Suede Shoes 160 .. Carnival is Over 159 .. Cathy’s Clown 158 .. Come A Little bit Closer 157 .. Da Doo Ron Ron 156 .. Dear One 155 .. Do Wah Diddy Diddy 154.. Over The Rainbow 153 .. Do You Want to Dance 152 .. Donna 151 .. From A Jack to a King 150 .. Fun Fun Fun 149 .. Good Luck Charm 148 .. Heartbreak Hotel 147 .. Help Yourself 146 .. Honey 145 .. I Got You Babe 144.. I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 143 .. I’m Gonna Knock on Your Door 142 .. Itchycoo Park 141 .. Its Now or Never 140 .. Jackson 139.. Just Walkin in the Rain 138.. Last Waltz 137 .. Living Doll 136.. Mona Lisa 135.. Ob-La-Di, Ob-la-Da 134.. Penny Arcade 133.. Personality 132.. Pink Shoe Laces 131 .. Ramblin Rose 130.. Blueberry Hill 129.. Red River Rock 128.. Return to Sender 127 .. Sadie 126.. Seven Girls Sitting in the Back Seat 125.. She Is So Fine 124 .. Shout 123.. Starlight Starbright 122.. Summertime Blues 121 .. Surf City 120.. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 119 .. To Know Him is to Love Him 118.. True Love 117 .. Tutti Frutti 116 .. Volare 115.. Walk- Don’t Run 114.. We Can Work it Out 113.. Wild One 112.. Working For the Man 111.. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me 110 .. You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 109 .. You’ll Never Walk Alone 108 .. A Whiter Shade of Pale 107 .. Delilah 106 .. Do You Love Me 105 .. Eleanor Rigby 104 .. Eloise 103 .. Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool 102 .. Great Pretender 101 .. Hello, Mary Lou

100 .. Hit the Road Jack 99 .... I Will Follow Him 98 .... Leader Of The Pack 97 .... All My Loving 96 .... Breaking Up is Hard to Do 95 .... Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear 94 .... Let’s Twist Again 93 .... Somethin’ Stupid 92 .... Little Sister 91 .... Love Me Tender 90 .... Mack the Knife 89 .... My Guy 88 .... Night Has a Thousand Eyes 87 .... Paint it Black 86 .... Pipline 85 .... The Twelth of Never 84 .... Splish Splash 83 .... Summer Holiday 82 .... Sway 81 .... Tom Dooley 80 .... Vacation 79 .... A Pub with No Beer 78 .... All Along The Watchtower 77 .... Chantilly Lace 76 .... Heartbeat 75 .... I’m Counting on You 74 .... La Bamba 73 .... Light My Fire 72 .... Little Deuce Coupe 71 .... Love Me Do 70 .... My Prayer 69 .... Norwegian Wood 68 .... Only the Loney 67 .... White Room 66 .... Purple People Eater 65 .... Release Me 64 .... Respect 63 .... Royal Telephone 62 .... Runaway 61 .... Shake Baby Shake 60 .... A White Sports Coat 59 .... She’s My Baby 58 .... Suspicious Minds 57 .... Wild Thing 56 .... A Boy Named Sue 55 .... Big Girls Don’t Cry 54 .... Bye Bye Baby 53 .... California Girls 52 .... Hitch Hiker 51 .... Can’t Buy Me Love 50 .... Dock of the Bay 49 .... Harper Valley PTA 48 .... Hound Dog 47 .... It’s My Party 46 .... Rave On 45 .... Running Bear 44 .... Wanderer 43 .... Bombora 42 .... Daydream Beliver 41 .... Green Green Grass of Home 40 .... He Ain’t Heavy, Hes My Brother 39 .... Honky Tonk Women 38 .... Let There Be Drums 37 .... Boom Boom Baby 36 .... Love Potion Number 9 35 .... Real Thing 34 .... Satisfaction 33 .... Tammy 32 .... She Loves You 31 .... Crying 30 .... Down Town 29 .... Friday on My Mind 28 .... Good Vibrations 27 .... I’m A Believer 26 .... Johhny Be Good 25 .... Peter Gun 24 .... She Wears My Ring 23 .... Tennesee Waltz 22 .... That’ll Be the Day 21 .... These Boots are Made for Walkn’ 20 .... Jailhouse Rock 19 .... Stupid Cupid 18 .... Sweet Caroline 17 .... Are You Lonesome Tonight 16 .... Hawaii 15 .... Can’t Help Falling in Love 14 .... Viva Las Vegas 13 .... Diana 12 .... Hey Jude 11 .... Apache 10 .... All Shook Up 9 ...... Great Balls of Fire 8 ...... In Dreams 7 ...... Poison Ivy 6 ...... House Of The Rising Sun 5 ...... ? 4 ...... ? 3 ...... ? 2 ...... ? 1 ...... ? WW3154

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Bright future for law student: Career gets an early boost

aya Suzuki from Penrith High School has been announced as the winner of this year’s Bateman Battersby Law Bursary. Maya completed the Higher School Certificate in 2012, achieving an ATAR of 96.60. She has since been admitted to the Australian National University to study for a Combined Asia Pacific Studies / Law degree. The Law Bursary was instigated in 1990 by Penrith legal fi rm Bateman Battersby to encourage local high school

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St Marys South Public School is holding their fi rst ever school fete on August 31. Anyone interested in having a stall should call 0430 481 771.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Naval Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 7.30pm at Penrith RSL. Members and new members are welcome.

The Penr ith City NASHO’s meet on the third Sunday of each month at Penr ith RSL Club from 10.30am. For more deta ils, call John on 9864 6967.

The 3rd Annual Sydney Classic Antique & Classic Truck Show will be held at the Museum of Fire in Penr ith on Sunday, June 16.

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The Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at Nepean Hospita l on Monday, June 17 from 6.30pm. For deta ils call Alan on 1300 13 38 78.

An Op Shop operates at St Phil ips Chu rch in Kingswood with inex pensive, good qual ity items. Open Wed 9-2, Thurs 9-3, Fri 9-3 and Sat 9-noon.

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The AGM of the Penr ith PCYC will be held on Thursday, June 27. It will begi n at the Penr ith PCYC on Station Street from 5.30pm.

The Pant hers play the Tigers at Penr ith Stad ium this Sunday from 3pm. Gates open at 12.30pm with the Holden Cup kick ing off at 12.45pm.

The Penrith RSL Women’s Auxiliary is holding a gala fundraising day at Penrith RSL on Wednesday, June 19 from 10am. Call 4722 2367.

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learning so much and just loves being there’. When you fi nish the day with a text like this, you know you are doing your job with excellence.” Penrith Early Learning Centre provides a secure and happy environment where children can develop their intellectual, social, emotional and physical skills to become competent and confident individuals. Working closely with families, the joyful atmosphere results in a rich learning environment where children express themselves freely and show their individuality, while experiencing a strong sense of belonging. “As a parent I have watched my little girl develop into a little lady. She has thoroughly enjoyed her experience with the educators at Penrith Early Learning

Centre. She often will cry when I pick her up of an afternoon. I call this “tears of joy”. She is always really disappointed when her day at the centre is fi nished and now it is time to go home,” said a joyful parent as she thanked Ms Rose for her services. All educators at the service are trained and experienced in areas of early childhood education and care. The high standard and commitment of educators helps to provide quality developmental and educational programs for each group of children. The educators develop a daily program, observe the children in their care and plan their programs around their needs and interests, often inspired by family input. “The educators are the best I have ever come across. They care and love the children, even the little ones as if they

were their own. It brings tears to my eyes to see how they sooth the children whilst the child’s mother or father leave them at the centre to go to work or as we must sometimes do, leave our children in preparation for school,” a parent said. Penrith Early Learning Centre is the fi rst educational organisation in Penrith to introduce the successful Star Dust Performing Arts program from London, which promotes communication, co-ordination, concentration, confidence and creativity in the children through games, music, dance and story telling. A unique healthy meal program also sets the centre apart from the rest. Penrith Early Learning Centre is open from 7am to 6pm, five days a week and is located at 120 Woodriff Street, Penrith. For more information call (02) 4721 4651.

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oy and fulfi lment are words that owner, Lara Rose uses to describe how she feels about being the approved provider of Penrith Early Learning Centre. Centrally located in Penrith, the centre provides excellent care for children aged 0 to six-years; excellent early childhood education that keeps parents coming back. “We receive the loveliest feedback from our parents. They love the service that we provide but more importantly, their children love to be here,” Ms Rose said. “I received a text not long ago from one of our parents. It said, ‘I just wanted to tell you how wonderful I felt today picking Sophie up. She is thriving from the love and dedication of everyone at the centre. The programs are fantastic, Sophie is

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PENRITH WOMEN’S PROGRESSION BUSINESS Bijai Kumar

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ast week I wrote about the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) for Sydney City and some 43 local Council areas including Penrith, noting that while Sydney had a very high GCI of 3.25, Penrith came at the bottom ranks with a very low GCI of -0.70. North Sydney and other councils closer to the “global arc” also scored high because of the high concentration of knowledge-intensive industries (KIIS) and jobs in this arc. Lower-ranking Councils are on the urban fringes of Sydney, mainly western Sydney, except for Parramatta which was in the top 10 GCI, a reflection of the changing nature of the jobs profi le of Parramatta. Overall City of Sydney and North Sydney hosted more workers in KIIs than all other 41 council areas combined. Penrith did not do badly coming 18th in the ranking for KIJs, which demonstrates the city’s capacity to grow smarter, high paying jobs, a key challenge for the PBA. If we look at the proportion of workers in knowledge intensive industries, Penrith comes seventh last. However when we look at the occupational skills profi le of the 43 LGAs, Penrith scored high at number 13. Almost one third of Penrith’s workforce is employed in Sydney as we are unable to offer the jobs that match their skills. Th is a key attribute of the city that the PBA is promoting to attract corporate and Government services jobs in the Penrith CBD. Bijai Kumar is the CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance

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hat motivated you to start a business may not be the same thing that motivates you to keep going. But regardless of what stage of business you are in (from the ‘dreaming’ stage to the ‘established’ stage), here are some tips to keep you focused: • Trust your instincts. Of course you need to do the research, listen to feedback and consider positive and negative opinions. But there will be many times where you need to listen to your ‘gut instinct’. • Know who you are selling to. I come across so many businesses where it is quite obvious that they have not taken the time to fi nd out what matters to their target customers. Your business will never be successful without learning to address the needs and wants of your customers. • Outsource, outsource, outsource! In many articles I have strongly suggested that you need to outsource those areas that are either out of your skill area or take too much time away from your core tasks. If you are distracted by these ‘non-core’ tasks, you will lose focus and your business will lose direction. • Set realistic goals. If you are continually focusing on the end goal, you will soon lose motivation because it is unreachable in the short term. • “Just keep swimming!” In the famous words of Dory from the movie ‘Finding Nemo’, you need to keep forging ahead despite the lows that will most certainly come. Turn them into learning experiences and keep focused. Michelle Grice is the founder of Shel Design, a graphic design and web design company: www.sheldesign.com.au

ive them an inch, and they will take a mile. It’s a quote that is widely used because it’s true, and happens. I use it in the context of staff and keeping them disciplined workplace-wise. Not many staff members are self-disciplined enough to work without their boss constantly checking on them. Employee productivity is as key to a business’ profitability as job satisfaction is key to employee productivity. Employers need to establish a culture or policy that encourages employee involvement in addressing unacceptable behaviour. Establish rules and guidelines Just as there are job descriptions with standards of performance, there must be behaviour and conduct standards. These rules need to be consistent and enforced across the organisation. Define consequences of violating the code of ethics Ensure the system presents a fair technique for reprimanding employees who have fallen short of the required standards. Make it smart of course, you don’t want your employees to feel constantly under attack. Start a program to boost discipline Th is can be done by giving out remuneration to individuals who maintain high standards of discipline. These examples can help build positive personal reinforcement for employees. Act as a role model Th is is the most important one. Employers need to lead by example to inspire employees and maintain a suitable reputation in the company. Michael Todd is the Marketing and Business Manager of the Penrith Business Advisory Centre

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hese days with divorce rates increasing exponentially, it is rare to fi nd a union that has lasted through the ages. Yet that is what local Emu Plains couple, Elisabeth and Karl Preuss, has managed to do. The couple have recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Yes, their 60th! Elisabeth and Karl Preuss met in Kiel, Germany in 1951 and were married two years later on May 26, 1953. The young couple then made the long journey and migrated to Australia in 1954. Originally residing in Orange, the couple then moved to Emu Plains in 1956.

Elisabeth and Karl have three children, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, met with the Emu Plains residents to offer his congratulations on the joyous milestone. “I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mr and Mrs Preuss,” Mr Ayres said. “Th is is a very special occasion that will mean so much to them, their family and friends. “I hope their day is fi lled with wonderful memories of their lives together. I wish them both good health and happiness for the future.” Cassandra O’Connor

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SummitCare leads the way in staff development

CASSANDRA O'CONNOR

ajor Australian aged care provider SummitCare has proven its strength in the training field, taking out the Enterprise Training Program of the Year Award from TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute (WSI). SummitCare is an organisation that has been providing quality residential aged care for nearly five decades and was recently presented the prestigious accolade for a unique and successful training program that has boosted the skills development of 39 of its general services offic ers. Many of the catering staff involved were from non-English speaking backgrounds, with the program designed to provide them with recognised industry qualifications as well as workplace English language and literacy skills. The training program ran for 12 months in 2012 across five SummitCare centres: St Marys, Penrith, Canley Vale, Smithfield and Liverpool. Judith Leacock, SummitCare General Manager of Operations, said the trainees gained a Certificate III in Health Support Services, with cooks also obtaining a Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations). “We received the award because we were able to show that we created a program that offered our staff not only a nationally recognised qualific ation but also allowed them to perform their

roles more effectively, effic iently and confidently,” she said. “We also improved their language, literacy and understanding in the workplace, and helped them understand more easily and communicate more comfortably.” Ms Leacock said feedback on the program from the trainees indicated that it had changed the way they saw their roles, particularly because the training was held by WSI trainers onsite at SummitCare centres. “Staff loved being in their own environment, using the systems we have but also being supported to understand more about what we do,” she said. “Simple things like knowing how to julienne carrots – they thought gaining those skills was incredible. For our residents, the way food is presented is wonderful, but the employees have confidence in what they’re doing and they can articulate it – that’s a real sense of knowledge.” The program factored in individual learning needs through flexible delivery and has boosted organisational morale. “Our strategic planning around training is to always look at gaining something for the employee as well as SummitCare,” Ms Leacock said. “We aim to improve resident care and service, but that personal sense of achievement for staff is part and parcel of it.” SummitCare was nominated for the award by TAFE NSW – WSI Training consultant Roslynn Scheuch.

Eye pressure NSW public hospital eye clinics are coming under increasing pressure because of policy changes introduced by the Federal Government, NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner said this week. Mrs Skinner said most specialist assessment for eye surgery occurs in private specialist rooms, private hospitals and private day surgery facilities. “Public hospital outpatient eye clinics act as a safety net for those patients who cannot access Medicare-funded specialists,” Mrs Skinner said. “But Gillard Government cuts in the amounts paid for eye surgery under the Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) have led to higher out-of-pocket costs for patients, which is driving them into public hospitals for specialist assessment, as well as surgery.”

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Election issues A survey of 1,600 Australians aged over 50 reveals that the seniors vote will be won this September on bread and butter issues such as health and the economy. The National Seniors survey, conducted over April and May, asked respondents to weight the importance of “concepts”, “policy areas” and specific “issues”, and then indicate their “vote changers”. Across all three categories the economy (81.1 per cent) and health (78.9 per cent) ranked as top priorities. While abolishing the carbon tax emerged as the leading “vote changer” it only ranked 42.8 per cent in “importance”. Information technology and life-long learning ranked poorly across the board.

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Joan is the oldest of eight siblings and she moved to Penrith in the 60’s. She has three adult children and is a loved Grandma to 10. She remained in full time employment from the time she was a teenager until aged 70, in addition to working part time at the Richmond Race Club for 29 years. She is community minded and has

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Planning an overseas trip? The mystery and history of Bunker 42 could be for you

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oomsayers who get a kick out of reckoning the end of the world is nigh, and disappointed nothing happened back in December last year despite all their forebodings, are no doubt already stocking their underground vaults to ensure they get through future events they predict will see the rest of us fry, freeze, drown or in some other way be obliterated. But no matter how well they prepare, it will be nothing compared with what Russia's leaders did back in the 1950’s at the height of the Cold War: they dug a monstrous 7,000 square metre bunker 65-metres under Moscow, complete with 600-metres of inter-connecting tunnels to its various chambers, and stocked it with food, medical supplies, an air-recycling system, diesel generators, water from a well even deeper below, and with a vast radio and landline telecommunications system. It would be sufficient to enable Communist Party Secretary, Nikita Kruschev, Prime Minister Nikolai Bulganin and Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov, their families and a thousand or so chosen military leaders and their staff to exist there for up to three months directing troops still in the field in the event of a nuclear attack from the West. It certainly left in the shade the preparations of those on our television sets who kept telling us that the Mayan calendar had shown the world would end

on December 21, 2012, and if it didn’t that a massive asteroid would knock us off our axis in February of this year. Their shipping containers of food, bottled water and whatever else they kept showing us were mere trifles compared with the Russians’ effor t. And today, with the Cold War gone, that Russian bunker is now a popular tourist attraction, with the company that owns it working with all the zeal of a western entrepreneur to promote a peek at Cold War preparedness. And Moscovites can hire-out anything down there from a restaurant to a banquet hall, a conference centre for 1,000 people, get married, hold a corporate promotion, or watch movies in the cinema. And in a private meeting room originally planned for Nikita Kruschev’s predecessor, Josef Stalin, whose idea the bunker was, hold that very special dinner party for 40 or 50 mates… sorry, comrades. Officially the bunker was designated the Tagansky Protected Command Point, and to build it without Western spyplanes spotting from the air what they were doing, the Russians built it not just 18-storeys below street level, but actually below Moscow’s underground Taganskaya Metro railway station – that was publicly flouted as being renovated at the time. So each night hundreds of workers were slipped into Taganskaya on special last trains for the night, to descend to the bunker, excavate or do technical installation work there until dawn, and be slipped out again on trains that simply appeared to be the fi rst for the day.

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Part of the 600m of secret inter-connecting tunnels 65 metres under Moscow in Bunker 42.

And thus all the spy-planes would spot each morning was the supposed rubble being carted away from the renovations of the Metro. The bunker was maintained and serviced from the mid-1950’s until in 1995, and with the end of the Cold War between East and West, it was decommissioned and closed. Then in 2006 a Russian company bought it to become a tourist attraction and museum, paying the equivalent of AU$20 million for the dusty, cobwebbed collection of tunnels, rooms, old supplies, now-outdated radio and

landline telecommunications, and piles of weapons. Tourists enter via a nondescript entrance next to a one-time school building, and can either take the highspeed lift or 288 steps down into the bunker. There they’ll see much of the (now smartened-up) communications centre as it was in its heyday: radios, typewriters, radar screens, banks of telephones, airraid sirens and rooms with bunk beds. Now called Bunker 42, guides dress as KGB officers. Entry tickets (approximately AU$35) need to be pre-purchased on www. bunker42.com.

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experts go through a check list and chat about any issues you face. They may run through things such as how comfortable you feel with your vision in checking blind spots and with getting in and out of the car. The expert can then offer tips like adjusting mirrors, altering how close you sit to the steering wheel, and through devices or other little tricks. Participants generally have greater peace of mind. By reducing risk factors and incorporating safe driving practices, many people can continue driving safely long into their senior years. Deciding to hand in your licence can be an extremely difficult decision. But if you fi nd that you do need to reduce your driving or give up the keys, it doesn’t have to mean the end of your independence. These days there are many alternative methods of transportation offered by the community. There are volunteers such as Denis Byrne from Rochford Place in Ropes Crossing, who I mentioned in last week’s column, who give their time to drive local residents. Seeking alternative methods of transportation can be a welcome change of pace to life. Remember, developing a flexible attitude and keeping connected in the community will ensure you don’t feel isolated and will have enormous benefits for overall, long term wellbeing.

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f you have ever considered locking up your beer fridge or hiding that bottle of wine, there has never been a more perfect time. Next month is Dry July, a month-long fundraiser encouraging people to give up alcohol for a month to raise money for adults living with cancer. Beginning as a group of guys competing over who could last the longest without alcohol, Dry July has now become an international fundraiser now into its sixth year. Th is year 31 organisations are set to benefit from Dry July, including Nepean Cancer Care Centre. “I’m thrilled that in our sixth year we’re supporting even more beneficiaries to improve the lives of even more adults living with cancer,”

said co-founder, Phil Grove. “We can’t wait to see the 2013 funds in action, which couldn’t be possible without the support and dedication of those who will sign up to a month off alcohol this July.” The funds will go towards the treatment, comfort and accommodation of adult cancer patients as well as a number of projects to make their recovery period a little easier. Many who are giving up alcohol for the month are using it as an excuse to get healthy and benefit their own lives as they raise money for others. “It’s impressive to see that our participants are swapping booze in July for the pursuit of a health kick. Instead of drinking, many turned to the gym for distraction and we’ve received

several comments on social media from those who have surpassed July and continued their dry spell for longer,” said Dry July co-founder Brett Macdonald. Anyone can sign up to join Dry July at any time before the end of next month. “Dry July is back in town for one month only, we hope you can join us and give booze the boot this July! Help us make this the biggest year yet and sign up from May 20 at dryjuly.com. Spread the word to friends and colleagues, it’s time to raise an empty glass to fundraising for adults living with cancer,” Mr Macdonald said. Th is year’s $4 million target won’t be possible without the local community’s help. For more information visit www.dryjuly.com. - Katherine Tweed

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

You will be easily exhausted so don’t overstretch yourself. You’ll be doing a great deal of thinking about the future direction of friendships and relationships. Now is not the time, however, to make fi nal decisions. The New Moon on the eighth triggers your intuition and if you wish to make full use of your brain then give your imagination full reign. The Full Moon on the 23rd activates your desire to have your own way, but be careful!

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Freedom will be your key concern and you will rebel against any pressure put upon you to conform. Close friends will be an important resource for advice and support, but fun activities could be expensive so clarify uncertain costs fi rst. The New Moon on the eighth is the ideal time to sort out a nagging problem with a friend so maintain a positive approach.

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TUITION THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

With so many planets in your sign you can expect your energy levels to be up and your optimism to be high. The New Moon in your sign on the eighth indicates that you’re starting to feel much more outgoing and sociable than you have recently and you’re keen to make up for lost time. The Full Moon on the 23rd warns that there could be a few hiccups involving mortgage payments, credit card charges and insurance matters.

The planets at the moment are making you concerned about your public image and giving you the desire to appear successful to others. However, resist the temptation to splurge on unnecessary material items. The New Moon on the eighth is an ideal time to seek a promotion, apply for a new job or to impress your boss. A challenging family issue may touch an emotional nerve.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Your optimism will know no bounds this month and it is a favourable time to commence an education course and to start new friendships. The New Moon on the eighth indicates that a breakthrough is likely with a difficult family matter or legal issue that has been on your mind for some time. Financially take care of some awkward details and a weight will certainly lift off your shoulders.

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Th is is the ideal time to sort out investments, taxation or loans. An intelligent approach now will save you from problems later on. The New Moon on the eighth is the ideal time to plan your fi nancial strategy carefully, allocate funds diligently and investigate paperwork thoroughly and you’ll work your way to success. Remember large one-off expenses need to be built into the budget also.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Love is in the air and it is the ideal time for fi nding a new partner or to take an existing relationship to a higher level. The New Moon on the eighth indicates that some nice surprises are headed your way, as a loved one could give you an unexpected treat or spoil you rotten in some way. The home and family are certainly front and centre in your mind; perhaps you will be moving house or planning some renovations.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The positive aspect of the New Moon and Mars on the eighth signifies that you’ll fi nd it far easier to remain organised. Many of you will be putting your life into order and tackling tasks you’ve been putting off. At work expect the methodical side of your nature to rise to the fore. If yourself or a loved one has been under the weather then major improvements are on the way as your energy levels start to surge once more.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You may not realise it but you are exuding mystery and sex appeal at the moment and, if I were you, I would make the most of it. If you’re a parent or a grandparent then one of your off spring will make you proud and bring a smile to your face. The New Moon on the eighth indicates that your popularity is on the rise as many friends and loved ones come knocking at your door for advice and guidance.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

The New Moon on the eighth places the emphasis on the home front and if you are seeking a new place of residence the right one is about to fall into your lap. If you need to forge a new alliance with a flatmate or family member try and take the fi rst step. If you work from home, or you make or sell items for the home, you have a chance to make new contacts that can be a real benefit to your business.

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by John Miller-Crispe

The truth: Cardio health and diabetes

e often hear that there is no proof that herbal and nutritional supplements have any positive impact on disease. Th is has never been true. But it is a mantra that gets trotted out when vested interests feel threatened; for example when a herb or supplement is popular and drug sales are falling as a result. Kava was a classic case and the campaign against it nearly destroyed the economies of several island nations before the error was reversed and it was once more allowed back on the market. Kava has many clinical and other trials showing its efficacy in anxiety. Recent clinical trials have revealed that Resveratrol, a substance found in grapes and certain herbs such as Polygonum, has a major impact on all the risk factors in cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes. It was shown that where Statin drugs are being taken, the complementary intake of Resveratrol improved all the dangerous markers showing signs of these diseases, such as ‘C Reactive Protein’. The trials also showed that the thrombogenic factor, plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1), an inhibitor of fibr inolytic activity, was also reduced. Hawthorn leaves, fruit and flowers have been shown to be very beneficial when taken to help prevent stroke and heart attacks and to speed up repair and recovery after such an incident.

These trials and many others show conclusively that nutrition supplementation – as long as you are taking the supplement that is the same as the ones used in the trials and not a cheap, commercial copy – can have a signific ant beneficial effect on your health. Naturally you need to be having your doctor monitor you during all of these sorts of problems. We have been saying for years now, if doctors and naturopaths would work together instead of jealously competing, the patient’s health outcomes would be much improved. Next time you hear anyone say that there is no proof for the effic acy of naturopathic and herbal medicine, tell them they are talking uneducated nonsense. For accurate and truthful information on nutrition and herbal medicine, speak to a qualified naturopath. After all you would not go to Julia Gillard and expect to get accurate information on Tony Abbott now would you?

John Miller-Crispe is a Senior Naturopath with Abundant Life & Health Naturopathic Clinic, 2 Lethbridge Street, Penrith. 4721 3198.

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VIEW FROM ABOVE

by Rev John Lavender

What is wrong with the world?

ou know how it is; it’s morning and you wander into the lounge room, fl icking on the TV only to have your eyes assaulted by horrific images of violence, famine, terrorism and war. It seems as if everywhere things are not as they should be. Yet, it only reminds you of the hurts and disappointments in your life. Now quietly sipping your coffee, you remember those you have let down. A careless word. A selfis h action. Th ings you forgot or not thought of doing. Why is the world like this? Why are people like this? Why are you like this? In 1907, the London Times newspaper invited a number of distinguished thinkers to contribute their thoughts on the question – “What’s Wrong with the World?” A brief contribution was returned by one of the most celebrated writers of that day, “Dear Sir: Regarding your article ‘What’s wrong with the World?’ I am. Yours truly, G.K. Chesterton”. Chesterton was a Christian who knew the truth of the Bible, which says “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”. Sin, our act of rebellion against the God who made us, has dramatic consequences, creating chaos and havoc, not only in our world but also in our lives. The amazing thing is that God in his goodness, rather than

push the delete button and start again, sent Jesus into our world so that anyone who would look to him in confident faith and trust could be part of the new creation Jesus is building as he draws people to himself. Don’t stay disappointed and frustrated with the world, come to Jesus and be part of something new!

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STAYING HEALTHY

by David Stein

Get the vaccine or else! The media barrage that equates to emotional blackmail

a profit. That’s normal. But when they intentionally sway public opinion into an actual law change, someone out there with a lot of money has to be thinking, how can they get that working in their favour? Every parent should get involved and do real research and make a well informed choice, whatever they believe is the correct decision, as to what happens to their child. Just hopefully they are still able to legally make that call.

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who died from it won’t be writing an answer to that opinion any time soon. If an opinion can become law because people with the power to decide otherwise lack the spine to go against what comes down to emotional blackmail, where next? There is scientific evidence that a higher BMI increases your chance of many illnesses and death. I’ve got it! Let’s ban the fat kids from school. We’ll make it a law! Parents are too dumb to decide things like that anyway right? I’m wondering where all the big mouths will be when a parent is told that unfortunately their child ‘is one of the few’ who has suffered a reaction to the vaccine. Japan stopped immunising when at least four babies died after receiving vaccinations. I bet the columns were on a different topic that week. Where will the ‘know it alls’ be when a devastated parent asks what the hell is Guillain-Barré syndrome and why does my child have it now? Why is a parent considered a ‘conspiracy theorist hippie’ if they want some independent research done into drug safety? At the moment the drug company selling the product, does all the safety checking and reporting. Tha t’s like asking the used car salesman if the car he’s selling is okay. But vaccines aside, I hope this isn’t the thin edge of the wedge of laws that decide what you must do to your own child. Media is run by businesses out to make

indications? Doesn’t matter just line up, No Jab No Play! We’ll even mix a heap of vaccines together in one shot so it’s more convenient. But “it’s all for the kids”? If certain papers are so worried about the kids, what about that colour insert brochure, eight pages of alcohol ‘specials’? Go down to the emergency ward next Saturday night and see if alcohol plays any part in injuries or deaths. I wonder if there is a kid anywhere in Australia who suffers from some sort of abuse at the hands of a parent or carer under the effects of alcohol. But there’s no urgent story in the paper on banning that. In fact, you’ll fi nd many paid advertisements to sell more of it. All for the kids? Maybe if the drunk parent got a good deal on their bottle of rum they’ll go easier on the child? What about obesity, is that a concern for Australian kids at the moment? Try find ing the story on outlawing junk food. Surely, somewhere between the full page colour ads for cheap two-litre bottles of soft drink or sugary cereals and fast food, surely, the paper that is so worried about our kids has a story trying to outlaw those products somewhere? I can’t fi nd it. But I did see other brainless parrots jumping on the bandwagon saying yes it’s just bad parenting not to get your kids immunised. The inspired, critical reasoning on their view? “I got vaccinated and I’m OK!” I’m guessing that the guy

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ood parents vaccinate their babies and bad parents don’t. Or so the media reports suggest. Firstly let me say I’m not for or against another parent getting their child immunised. Th is is a decision they must make themselves. There are sound risk-to-benefit arguments for getting a vaccine to the life threatening diseases. I have a grandfather who just survived Polio and can tell you all about it. But not since ‘weapons of mass destruction’ has there been such one sided ‘news’. Some of the reporting makes a Coco Pops ad seem like a well-researched scientific argument. There were emotional interviews from parents of a child that died from a vaccine preventable disease. But none from any relatives of people who have suffered serious side effects from the vaccine and yes, this does happen. The journalists have decided you need the jab and they will do whatever they need to make you have it. There must be plenty of doctors feeling silly now, they have wasted time and money learning all about medicine prescription. All they needed to do was get a job at a newspaper and they can advise everyone what pharmaceuticals they need. They don’t even need to see your child face to face! Each vaccine is huge stress to a child’s immature immune system. Are they healthy enough, are there any contra-

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PERSONAL FINANCE by Anthony Walker

by Katherine Tweed

Ignorance isn’t always bliss

Spend your money locally

ast winter, I went out with a couple of friends for dinner and drinks wearing only a strappy dress. That’s right; no jacket, no cardigan, just the dress and yes, I was freezing. One of my girlfriends offered me a faux fur vest to wear which I gratefully accepted and wore all night to keep warm. About a week later the photos from our night out went up online and we all tagged each other in it, thinking nothing of it. Not long after the photos went up online, I met up with another friend. Th is friend loves animals of all kinds – she works at various animal parks and is passionate about the protection of our furry friends. I will never forget the look on her face when she fi rst opened the door – a look of disgust. “Was it real?” she asked me. Of course, I had no idea what she was talking about and to be honest I was a little taken aback at the way I had been so-called ‘welcomed’ into her home. All at once, it clicked – the vest. I assured her that it wasn’t, that I would never wear real fur but she didn’t want a bar of it. I had been roaming around in public, wearing a vest that looked as though it was made from real fur and in her eyes, I was advocating killing animals to wear their skin. I felt shameful to say the least. Th is was one of those conversations that will stick with me forever – everything that she had said was right and I am sure that many people out there had believed I was wearing real fur; an image that I never want to give. Some people wear fur or faux fur, knowing what it is and what it really represents but others, like myself, wear it without giving it any thought. They say that ignorance is bliss but why not put that aside and think about what you wear each day, where it comes from and who made it – if it doesn’t bother you, that’s great, but I think that knowing is important.

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am hearing a lot about small businesses that are find ing things hard at the moment and struggling to keep their doors open and I would like to encourage people to purchase locally, dinner at a local restaurant, a haircut at the local salon or a car service from the local mechanic. It is about supporting the business people who are on our doorstep, the businesses we pass day in day out on our way to and from the bus stop and train station or when we’re driving past. Without these businesses we wouldn’t just be able to pop around the corner to do things such as grabbing some takeout, dining out, picking up something new to wear or getting our shoes re-heeled! It really is a case of sometimes you don’t realise what you’ve got until it’s gone! Cashflow is the mitigating factor, particularly for small businesses who feel the effects a lot faster than larger companies with cash reserves so, I encourage our local community to keep things local where you can.

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by Trent Baker

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

ere is a term most of us will know, or if you don’t know it you certainly would have felt it at some stage in your life. DOMS can be the result of strenuous exercise, however specific muscle activity seems to bring this on more than others and it is thought that lactic acid build up in the muscle is the main culprit. When we perform strenuous exercise we breath faster to feed oxygen to our muscles to generate the energy required; this is the aerobic method. However in some cases our body generates energy anaerobically. Th is method produces energy when it’s required more quickly and uses glucose to achieve the desired outcome. Th rough a series of metabolic processes the body ends up with a substance called lactate, which helps break down glucose for energy use. High lactate levels result in the muscle cells’ increased acidity, which inhibits the performance of muscles. Although this seems a little strange, it is really just a defence mechanism to stop your muscles from sustaining an irreparable level of damage. Once the body slows down and oxygen is used for aerobic metabolism, the body can recover from that short period of strenuous activity. Despite popular belief, it seems that lactic acid (or lactate) may not be responsible for muscle soreness felt in the days after strenuous activity. It has been

shown that the lactic acid levels postactivity while DOMS occurs are not higher than during activity. Although the actual cause of DOMS is unknown, it is more likely the production of lactate and damage to muscle cells themselves that may be responsible. Th is creates an inflammatory response to repair the damaged areas. There is also a correlation between DOMS and a specific type of muscle load called ‘eccentric load’, which is the contraction of a muscle under load. Next week we will discuss post activity ice to reduce DOMS: fact or fic tion.

Trent Baker, Podiatrist at Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre. Ph: 4732 4497

THE PHARMACIST SAYS

by Martin Cominotto

Thinking about ways to exercise?

ne of the results of technology is convenience. The problem is we move less! Remember when the telephone rang whilst watching TV? You would have to get out of your chair, go to the TV, turn down the volume on the TV and then go answer the phone. Now, you can stay seated. You hit the mute button on the remote and answer your mobile. You can do this, without moving out of your chair. The body was designed to move. It works better with movement. As you repeat movements, it builds muscle to make those movements easier in the future. The reverse is also true, the less you move, the smaller your muscles become! The energy from your food is burnt up in your muscles. The excess energy is stored as fat. So as life becomes more convenient, your muscles become smaller. Both literally lead to your body burning less energy, which means storing it as fat. Th is is a major factor to the increasing obesity epidemic of the modern world. Th is is why people feel as though they are gaining weight regardless of what they eat. It is becoming more and more important to schedule time to move, otherwise called exercise! Exercise does not mean running or

going to the gym. It is about doing an activity that helps your muscles. It can be simply walking! Given some of the glorious sunny days we have been enjoying, why not plan to walk each sunny day. Th is would probably result in walking at least three to four times a week! If you have an injury that hinders your ability to move, there are now university trained healthcare workers called Exercise Physiologists. Exercise Physiologists will work with you to strengthen your muscles and improve movement. They do not tell you to “drop and do 20 push ups”. The y take into consideration any problems you have. They then get you to do movements and gentle exercises that improve your strength and agility. Your doctor can refer you to an Exercise Physiologist, making part of the visit Medicare subsidised. Alternatively, you can pay privately for your visit. If you are interested in what Exercise Physiologists do, our next Diabetes Support Group meeting has two Exercise Physiologists discussing how they can help you and answer any questions. Everyone is welcome. The meeting is on Wednesday, June 12 at 6.30pm at the Gloria Jeans café in the St Marys Village on Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys.

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You know you have made it when you drive into this magnificent 5879sqm block of truly country living surrounded by quality acreage homes! Features include: 4 bedrooms, ensuite, built-in robes, formal living area’s, family/rumpus, timber kitchen, dishwasher, tile, timber & carpet flooring, large main bathroom, ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, open fire place, front and rear balconies, double garage, beautiful landscaped gardens & approximately 5879 sqm block. Inspections are strictly by appointment only.

This 3 bedroom family home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac location within walking distance to schools, shops and transport. Features include 3 Bedrooms, built in robes, main bedroom access to bathroom, split system air conditioning, down lights, carpet & tiled floors, stainless steel appliances, gas cook top, pergola & amazing inground pool with a waterfall feature. This home is currently leased with fantastic tenants who are willing to stay.

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Starting from $380,000

Luxury Over 55 Villas Now Selling, Only 3 Left!

2 Homes Positioned on 5,949sqm Block

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Luxury over 55 villas now selling in glorious Blaxland, limited opportunity exist to secure these beautiful 2 and 3 bedroom villas with a great opportunity to invest in a wonderful part of the Nepean valley, Architecturally designed and finished in the highest of standards. Inclusions are, designer kitchens with glass splash backs and Caesar Stone bench tops, large open plan living with plenty of natural light, state of the art Mitsubishi ducted air conditioning, down lights, video intercom system, large modern bathroom for easy access, single remote garage, courtyard, grassed areas, gas cooking and is located close to schools, shops, doctors and public transport facilities.

LIFESTYLE - positioned in Cranebrook’s acreage estate this residence with two separate homes offers a unique opportunity for a large or extended family to occupy this magnificent property! With endless opportunities you could live in one and collect the rental return from the other? SPLIT LEVEL RESIDENCE - 4 large bedrooms, ensuite, built-in robes, formal lounge, kitchen & dining, family/rumpus, split system air conditioning, ducted air conditioning, internal laundry + third toilet, internal access to double garage, circular drive, detached triple garage 10 x 12.5 metre with 3 metre clearance + shower and toilet. MASTERTON HOME - 9 years young, 4 bedrooms, ensuite, walk-in robe, built-in robes, formal lounge, formal dining, timber kitchen, stainless steel appliances, Caesar Stone bench tops, family room, rumpus room, ducted air conditioning, down lights, tiled floors, alfresco area and double garage. The two homes are on one title, which reduces the expenses of running two properties. Completing this magnificent picture are landscaped gardens, fully fenced yards and surrounded by quality acreage homes.

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$1,300,000 Blaxland

Cranebrook

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 8th 12.00 to 2.00pm Lot 35 Jaegar Street

CRANEBROOK $469,950 SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

This home has four bedrooms with walk-in robe and ensuite to the main, large L shaped dining and living, plus a 900mm European stove and butler’s pantry. The bedrooms are carpeted with the living area tiled, and floor to ceiling tiles in the ensuite and main bathroom. Outside there is a single garage with remote control entry and internal access, plus alfresco entertaining area. Located in the community title estate of Waterside, and being close to public transport, schools, and shops this is one not to be missed!

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CRANEBROOK $1,200,000

CRANEBROOK $449,950

PRESTIGE ACREAGE PARADISE

HOME FOR THE GROWING FAMILY

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. 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.

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This home has four bedrooms with the main having a walk-in robe and the second bathroom fully renovated. The other bedrooms boast built-in robes and fans. There are two separate living areas, renovated kitchen with granite bench tops, plus stainless steel appliances and natural gas cooking. With loads of extras like split system air conditioning, single garage with remote control roller door, this is a must see. On a great sized block and having an inground pool with solar heating, this home is just what the doctor has ordered.

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $469,950

If you’re looking for a large family home in a popular North Cranebrook location then look no further. Consisting of four large bedrooms all with built-in robes, ensuite to main, two large living rooms at separate ends of the home, ducted air conditioning, plus another neat and tidy bathroom, modern kitchen and family room. Outside boasts a large undercover entertaining area, beautiful spa, shed, side access into one garage and also a double garage under the main roof.

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LARGE FAMILY HOME

CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $1,900,000

STYLE, SOPHISTICATION & ELEGANCE

Positioned on just under three acres the floor plan combines five bedrooms with generous formal and informal living spaces, separate self-contained guest quarters and beautifully landscaped gardens. The master suite comes complete with ensuite and walk in wardrobe; as well as five other bathrooms and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The stunning French provincial inspired kitchen enjoys a separate preparation kitchen, 60mm stone bench tops and SMEG appliances. The triple car garaging will look after your cars, boats or trailers and entertaining will be a breeze under the alfresco entertaining.

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LAND

CASTLEREAGH $899,950

CRANEBROOK

TWO HOMES – ONE BLOCK

JUST OVER AN ACRE OF PRIME LAND

OFFERS OVER $649,950

Resting on just over 3.5 acres of land is a great opportunity to secure two homes, both in a condition suitable to reside in or rent out. Along with this there is an in ground pool, large storage shed, under cover car accommodation and ample room for the kids and pets to roam.

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.

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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Jim Aitken S T A N D A R D S

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Trent

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Craig

Adrian Jamie

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CAMBRIDGE PARK

$399,000

GOOD SIZE FAMILY HOME

Located in a very popular part of town, this good size home awaits. It features four good size bedrooms, an ensuite to the master bedroom, large lounge room, dining room and full size family room. The kitchen, ensuite and main bathroom have all had renovations, there’s the comfort of air conditioning and there is a good size yard for the kids to run around. With the additional benefits of side access and the close proximity to trains, buses and schools, this home is bursting with value. So call today and book your private viewing.

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SOUTH PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $599,950

ORCHARD HILLS

$1,200,000

MASTER BUILT FAMILY ESTATE

LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE

This stunning family home sits pride of place across three levels in one of South Penrith’s most sought after locations. Featuring six bedrooms, stylish modern kitchen and stunning bathrooms, this home give’s the feeling of luxury that you deserve. The master suite has its own ensuite and private balcony for you to enjoy your morning coffee. Keyless entry, ducted air conditioning and alarm system are just some of the features you will discover. The spectacular alfresco entertaining area with full outdoor kitchen, sweeps around the home off the main living area encapsulating the full quality of the property.

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This magnificent home offers is a lime washed Tasmanian Oak kitchen with stone bench tops, home office, five bedrooms including a master suite with mountain views, climate control ducted air conditioning, oversize formal areas adorned with 9 foot ceilings and decorative cornice. Outside is an entertainers dream with a sparkling in-ground pool plus entertaining area appointed with a barbeque, power and kitchenette. There is also a 7x10 meter work shed.

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LAND

ORCHARD HILLS

OFFERS OVER $619,000

SUBLIME VIEWS ON OVER AN ACRE

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KINGSWOOD $219,000

WERRINGTON $334,500-$355,500

AWESOME OPPORTUNITY!

GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES

Whether you want to move in or invest, this fantastic property awaits. It features two very good size bedrooms, (both have built ins), a good size lounge and dining room, the kitchen has been renovated and there is split system air conditioning. Add to this the garage and the very convenient location, call today!

Three bedroom townhouses with a choice of features. Being sold off the plan. Call now for an inclusions list or a copy of the plans. Investors should expect a return in excess of $400.00 per week. Call one of our Agents today!

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Wonderfully positioned in a prime Orchard Hills location on the North side of the M4 Motorway is arguable the very best vacant block of land in the area. Encompassing approximately 5000sqm and enjoying unobstructed and spectacular views of the Blue Mountains and the rural Orchard Hills landscape. Located in a prestigious neighbourhood, close to quality schools, and only a few minutes drive to the CBD of Penrith and the M4 Motorway. Proposed luxury home plans available for viewing with on-site inspection.

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OFFERS OVER $279,950

TWO BALCONIES AND A DOUBLE GARAGE!

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

ST MARYS

OFFERS OVER $319,950

PSSST! WANNA KNOW A SECRET?

That’s Right!!! This goldmine investment or first home buyer is on the market and won’t last long. It contains three bedrooms all with built ins and the main with an ensuite .A single lock up garage and also one designated car space. Situated in close proximity to St Mary’s station and also shops and transport it is an ideal purchase for investment or to live in. The townhouse is currently tenanted and they are more than happy to stay. So call today because you will not be disappointed.

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

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 8th 12.00 to 12.40pm 11 Dempsey Street

EMU HEIGHTS

OFFERS OVER $319,950

REPAIRS REQUIRED

An opportunity exists to bring this home back to life and enjoy the peaceful leafy surrounds. The floor plan combines four bedrooms with a separate lounge and dining area, there is split system air conditioning, a single garage and the advantage of side access. Before you add your own touch there is underpinning work required as advised by a structural engineer. This report along with a quote for repairs can be obtained for your perusal. Priced accordingly this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Don’t delay call now for more information.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 8th 11.00 to 11:40am 17 Bunyarra Drive

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER

$399,950

SIDE ACCESS & LARGE YARD

With further potential for improvements to the block (subject to council approval) we suggest you call now to book an appointment or watch for open home times. Homes in this price range are not lasting long in the present market. You will need to ACT FAST for the opportunity to secure this one! This three bedroom brick and tile home presents a great opportunity to enter the Emu Plains market.

OPEN HOUSE Sat 8th 1.00 to 1.40pm 11 Adelong Close

EMU PLAINS

$529,950

DON’T LIFT A FINGER

Enjoying a peaceful position in a cul de sac location is this wonderful family residence that will make you the family favourite. The four bedroom floor plan enjoys the comfort of ducted air conditioning, two separate living areas a huge sunroom that overlooks the in ground pool. The kitchen, ensuite and bathroom have been tastefully updated; there is a single garage, side access and study nook. Homes like this are not lasting long so you will need to act fast to secure this one. Call now or watch for open home times.

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$850,000

GWANDALAN

The four bedroom cottage has been beautifully preserved with many features of yester year still evident. Enclosed verandah’s; timber floors, lead light features and wonderfully high ceilings add to the home’s character. Along with this ducted air conditioning controls comfort, there are built in wardrobes, a double carport and manicured gardens.

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EMU PLAINS

$529,950

Just perfect for the large or expanding family, this great sized family home offers everything you are looking for. You’ll be impressed by the stunning polished floorboards, modern bathroom and spacious kitchen that overlooks the dining and separate living room. All five bedrooms come complete with built in robes and there is the advantage of a second shower and toilet downstairs. There is also ducted air and a single garage under the main roof. The stand out feature of this beautifully presented home is the huge rumpus/media room. The large 640+sqm block means there is ample room for the kids and pets. There is nothing to do but move in, spread out and relax.

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FIVE BEDROOMS – THREE LIVING AREAS

LEONAY $749,950

EMU HEIGHTS

ENJOY THE NIGHT LIGHTS

YOUR HAVEN IN THE HEIGHTS

The master suite captures stunning views of the open expanses that this unique home has to offer. Slide open the verandah doors and embrace the amazing vista towards the Nepean River and Glenleigh Estate. Spanning across two levels this residence blends comfortable living with smooth modern finishes. The master chef will appreciate the stunning kitchen that is the center piece of the top floor and is surrounded by generous servings of formal and informal living spaces. The lower level contains the fourth bedroom, rumpus room and access to ample storage spaces that includes the double garage. Quality inclusions compliment the home that needs to be seen to be appreciated. Call now for a private viewing - you won’t be disappointed.

$429,950

In a whisper quiet location and resting on just under 700sqm of land is a great opportunity to enter the Emu Heights market. The brick and tile dwelling enjoys three bedrooms with a lounge and dining area, a timber kitchen and a modern bathroom. The covered entertaining area overlooks the spacious grassed yard that easily accommodates the single garage and tandem carport. With homes in this price range moving fast, you will need to be quick. Call now before it’s too late!

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Penrith

Emu Plains

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

4735 2121

4733 6999

4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

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OFFERS OVER $799,950

PEACEFUL RETREAT + LARGE WORKSHOP

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants a large rejuvenated family home on two sublime one acre lots with the added bonus of working from home as this residence offers a huge workshop. Perfect for a tradie or small business the workshop also consists of office, lunchroom, three phase and industrial power, compressed air and plenty of storage for machinery, cars, boats etc. The spacious home boasts four large bedrooms, study/office, two neat and tidy bathrooms, polished floating timber floors and modern timber kitchen which overlooks the wrap around balcony, undercover area, double garage and magnificent garden and views. With the possibility (subject to council approval) of building a second home as this property is on two titles, there is just still so much potential and opportunities. (Agent Declares Interest)

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WALLACIA

OFFERS OVER $1,100,000

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GLENMORE PARK

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OFFERS OVER $559,950

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

Situated in one of Glenmore Park’s most prestigious streets is this two story delight with the lot. With three separate living areas, four large bedrooms with built in’s, a double garage, functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a “gold class” media room this home is the best value with its address. With all the extras such as ducted air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, alarm, 1.5KW solar panel system, spa bath in main bathroom, sparkling swimming pool with exercise swim jet which enjoys a northerly aspect, brand new pergola and spacious master bed with walk-in robe and en suite all within walking distance to cafes and beautiful parks this home is priced to SELL!

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SILVERDALE $899,000 ABSOLUTELY STUNNING

Approximately 15 years of age and having undergone some truly stylish renovations in recent years this home oozes style and sophistication and will make the perfect family haven for the lucky new owners. Enjoying four bedrooms PLUS a study area and another office, three bathrooms and a multitude of living areas. There is a triple garage, an additional shed, lovely views at the rear of the property and a smartly fenced yard to ensure safe areas for 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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Resting on approximately 11 arable acres is this private double brick residence. At the end of the driveway is the main home that comprises four bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, open plan kitchen and living areas with cedar vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans and the comfort of split system air conditioning in the main bedroom. The elevated position with covered verandah enjoys stunning views of the in ground pool, bush land and surrounding greenery. The second dwelling is a fully self contained two bedroom cottage currently set up as an office but is ideal for the extended family. There are also three sheds including car accommodation, large dam and 100,000 Litre water tank all positioned in this quiet location.

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Property

Jim Aitken

$535,000

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

Located in a family friendly street and surrounded by well-kept quality homes is this perfect family home. Featuring four good sized bedrooms with built-ins, ensuite to the main, a spacious lounge room plus a family room off the kitchen, there is a double garage with internal access as well as drive-through access, an alarm, air-conditioning, a fire place, great covered entertaining area a stunning in-ground salt-water pool and still a great size back yard! With homes covering all these features almost impossible to find for sale in Glenmore Park at present we would encourage you to book your inspection before this opportunity passes you by.

LUDDENHAM

OFFERS OVER $499,950

YOU’LL LOVE LIVING IN THIS STREET

Nestled in a beautiful tree lined cul-de-sac featuring a kid friendly park you will find this six bedroom family home situated on 837sqm (approximately). The benefits don’t stop at the tranquil setting, all bedrooms have built ins, ensuite to the spacious master bedroom, renovated three way main bathroom, “master chef” sized kitchen with quality European stainless steel appliances leading seamlessly to the beautiful outdoor entertaining area, open plan living and dining spaces with separate media room, office with external access, ducted air conditioning and solar panel system. Short stroll to schools, shops and transport so if room to move is what you need you are sure to be delighted.

Glenmore Park

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

4733 6999

4735 8888

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Just walking up the driveway there is a sense of something special. Upon entry the flawless presentation is immediately apparent. Offering separate lounge and dining rooms, open family and meals adjoining the well appointed kitchen. Upstairs there is a large TV/media room, huge bedrooms and loads of storage. Step out to the modest and low maintenance garden and a picture perfect pool area. Large side access, workshop to the rear of the garage and a quiet cul-de-sac location complete this winning package. Features include:

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• Ducted air conditioning • Ducted Vacuum • Caesar stone bench tops • Multiple storage cupboards • Tiles and new carpet • Large bedrooms with built-ins • Ensuite and walk-in robe

Glenmore Park

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Huge Bedrooms, Large Open Living And Flawless Presentation

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1 Acre Lots* from

$495,000

Limited Lots Still Available

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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.

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.

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OPEN HOME Saturday 8th 1.00-1.40pm, 11 Adelong Close

OPEN HOME Saturday 8th 1.00-1.40pm, 12 Mellfell Road

Don't Lift A Finger

Very Nice Indeed!

Located in a quiet street, this value packed home awaits. Its 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 defi nitely one no to be missed.

Emu Plains

Cranebrook

$529,950

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains on 4735 2121 • www.jimaitken.com.au

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OPEN HOMES BLAXLAND Sat 11.00-11.40am

9 Yoogali Terrace

HAWKESBURY HEIGHTS Dukes Estate Agents

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CAMBRIDGE PARK Sat 11.00-11.40am

7 & 8/27 Barlow Street

Sat 11.00-11:30am Sat 1.00-1.40pm

29 Heaton Avenue 2 Watsford Court

Dukes Estate Agents

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4/1-5 Regentville Road

Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Penrith

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13 Crimson Street

Sat 10.00-10.30am

89 Fifth Avenue

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11 Dempsey Street

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 11.00-11.40am

35 Waterhouse Drive 62 Marsh Road

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3/12 Jamieson Street 7 Thorsby Place 257 Great Western Highway 11 Adelong Close 17 Lucas Street

Sat 1.00-1.30pm

84 York Road

Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sun 1.00-1.40pm

27 Springﬁeld Crescent 27 Springﬁeld Crescent

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

7 Tabor Street 14 Knapsack Street 8 Turella Street

Sat 12.00-12.40pm

8/74-76 Princess Street

Sat 12.00-12.30pm

5 Hely Court

Sat 10.00-10.40am

22 Careya Crescent

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PENRITH Dukes Estate Agents Dukes Estate Agents

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EMU PLAINS

7 Ferntree Crescent 4 Woburn Place 7 Bayldon Place

Dukes Estate Agents

LLANDILO

EMU HEIGHTS

Sat 11.00-11:30am Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sat 2.00-2.40pm

Ray White Penrith

JORDAN SPRINGS

CRANEBROOK 11 Bottlebrush Drive 15 Calypso Road 12 Mellfell Road Lot 35 Jaegar Street

Jim Aitken Springwood

JAMISONTOWN

CLAREMONT MEADOWS

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm Sat 1.00-1.40pm Sun 12.00-2.00pm

43 Booker Road

Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants

Jim Aitken Springwood Dukes Estate Agents

SOUTH PENRITH Ray White Penrith

SPRINGWOOD Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

WERRINGTON Jim Aitken Penrith

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11 Tindale St Penrith

4722 3066

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AUSTRALIAN ASPHALT

CONTRACTING PTY LTD

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BATHROOMS

PATIOMAN

Your Renovation & Extension Specialists

Est 1989

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Mobile:

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www.1choicebm.com.au

Call now for all types of Blinds, Security and Safety doors, Fly Screens, Plantation Shutters, Canvas & Metal Awnings.

Fax: (02) 8720 2834

TONY THE TILER P/L

WW2133

PENRITH CITY AWNINGS

We also repair Doors, Screens & Blinds. Good Old Fashioned Service

Bathroom Renovations & Shower Repairs

Phone: 4736 6866 • 0407 217 582 www.summerbreezeblinds.com.au

FREE QUOTES

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• SCREENED & GLASS ENCLOSURES • CARPORTS • AWNINGS • SUNROOMS

S.P.S. Builders Lic No. 50165C HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Shaun Smith trading as

BATHROOMS

Est. 1974

Call Joel

0419 730 795

Builder - Lic No. 75305c

0419 203 907

ALL CLASS CONSTRUCTIONS 0410 508 363

db Professional Building Services Pty Ltd

paula.allsopp@mediaview.com.au

HAVING A GARAGE SALE NEED TO ADVERTISE Call us on 4722 2998

Call Mark on

0403 888 028

Multi-skilled specializing in: • bricklaying • window & door openings • waterproofing • tiling • repairs & maintenance • concreting • air-con openings • renovations • over 30 yrs experience • fully insured • free quotes Dave Smith - Builder - Lic R82790

Lic. 208275c

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• Quick Dry • Carpets, Upholstery, Mattresses, Windows • Locally Owned & Operated • Professional Friendly Service

BUILDERS

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1120 WW3041 5

0418 402 790

0402 725 140

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CELEBRATING A SPECIAL EVENT?

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BRICKLAYING

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• Glass enclosures • Kits also available • Gable roof specialist

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CARPENTERS & JOINERS

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• Machine/hand laid asphalt • Stormwater & Drainage • Roads & Driveways • Civil design & excavation • Carparks, sports courts, • Concrete & Timber edging speed humps, dish drains • Top Soil, turfing service • Coloured Asphalt • Bitumen stone & decorative sealing www.australianasphaltcontracting.com Ph

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Trades & Services

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est 1999

CARPET CLEANING & REPAIRS

Stain Removal Specialists RECEIVE a 5% DISCOUNT

when mentioning this Ad 1 room, seat or rug from only $20! • Auto Upholstery • Over 15 yrs Experience • Ontime reliable service

SAVE $500 ON GUTTER INSTALLATION WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR ROOF RESTORED BEFORE JUNE 30th before

Restoration Cement Tiles Terracotta Tiles Metal Rooﬁng

CARPET LAYING

before

after

High Pressure Cleaning Roof Painting Tile Replacement Rebedding Ridge Caps

Repointing Ridge Caps Whirly Birds Guttering Systems Fascia Capping

Coochie HydroGreen

OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE

Your Lawn Care Specialists for all types of lawns

CALL: 8840 1076

w w w. c r a f t m a s t e r. c o m . a u

CONCRETING

GARDENING & MAINTENANCE

Fascia Timber Downpipes Gutter Protection Leaf Screener

LIC 140942C

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ELECTRICAL

• Complete balanced liquid lawn fertiliser • Weed control eg. bindi, clover etc • Beetle, grub and army worm control Call us on how we can help keep your grass green and healthy all year round.

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Greg McSpadden Concrete Services

Penrith Valley Garden Care

Specialising in;

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

Call Greg on 0408 868 860 or 0433 345 088

S.C.G. CONCRETING DECORATIVE CONCRETE SPECIALIST DRIVEWAYS - COLOURED PLAIN AND STENCIL STAMPED

0478 128 678

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Introductory Offer

(Excludes End-of-Lease and Spring Cleans) Must present coupon. Valid till 27/4/2013)

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FREE!

COUNCIL APPROVALS

Call Steve

0404 138 719

Lic No. 122279c

WW2642 WW2642

A Better Service

SAME DAY URGENT REPAIRS

4731 8200

No job to big or small. For a free quote call

John Newham

0401 646 640 4736 7370 Lic# 145910C

N.P. Nelson

ELECTRICAL Lic 241921C

Friday, June 7, 2013

* Lights and Power * Hot Water Repairs * Safety Switches

• Driveways • Garage Slabs • Patios/Pathways Stencil, Coloured, Plain and Spray On

Kaytee’s Cleaning Service Ph: 4733 7914 or 0432 328 418

AJB ELECTRICAL & FIRE - ELECTRICAL & EMERGENCY SERVICES -

• Friendly & Reliable Service • All types of Electrical Services • Free Quotes WW2830

ADVERTISING WORKS

Electrical & Level 2 Service Provider

SOUTH PENRITH CONCRETING

Environmentally friendly cleaning • Servicing the Penrith Area for over 5 years

CONCRETING

0414 858 213

* Tree pruning * Hedge trimming * Gutter cleaning * Bushfire hazard reduction * Removal of all clippings

Call Steve on 4735 3142 or

0416 116 602

GUTTERING

ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS

All Types of Gutters Installed

Continuous Aluminium Colorbond Zincalume Leaf Guard Specials

Box Cutter Metal Roofing Rainwater Tanks

Reliable Services & Competitive Prices

CALL ANDREW 0404 203 676

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NU LOOK Metal fascia & gutters New home extensions and existing homes 20 years * fascia cover gutters experience * down pipes Call Barry on

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0408 022 374

PROMPT, RELIABLE SERVICE

Fax: 9670 2656

Mobile 0414 833 356 Phone/Fax 9833 3563

email: paula.allsopp @mediaview.com.au

Licence No. 95571C ABN 70 510 279 284

GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED Reach your customers through the power of

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your local newspaper. Local people make up to 90% of your customers. Classified advertising is the most cost effective way to reach them. Like to know more...

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Lic 416722C

Pay for a 2 hour House Clean ($60) and get another hour

Adam

Lic.# 162246C

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Cleaning www.diamondglow.com.au

FREE QUOTES Friendly & Reliable Service Fully Insured and Insured 24/7 Emergency Service Everything Electrical Phone, TV & Network Cabling

All garden and lawn services provided including: * Mowing and edging * Bindi and weed eradication * Lawn fertilisation * Watering system installation * General cleanup

9748 3022

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Domestic Cleaning End of Lease Cleaning Office Cleaning Commercial

DOMESTIC • COMMERICAL• INDUSTRIAL

RETAINING WALLS SUPPLY, EXCAVATION & FILL

CLEANING A Cleaning Service you can Trust!

ABN 87 230 128 359 • Lic 161420C • Open Cabling Lic A015236

let us add some spark to your wiring WW2282

HOUSE SLABS GARAGE FLOORS - FOOTINGS

Call Merv 0418 249 738 or 9625 7740

3 HOURS CLEANING

• Pool Surrounds • Stencil Specialists • Call for a quote!

Licence No. 173676c

• Carpet & Vinyl • Supplied & Installed • Repairs & Restreches • Free Quote

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after

Protect and Enhance the appearance of your home with Craft Masters Affordable Quality Home Improvement Solutions.

Call Peter 0428 271 118

M&L Carpet Laying

before

after

• Driveways • Entertainment Areas • Patios

GARBAGE REMOVAL

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

MetWest Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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Trades & Services

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GYPROCKING

lic no. 161234C

CALL US NOW 9623 7860 ITSA Registered Debt Agreement Administrator Licence 1149

McCoy’s Property Maintenance

Harris Property Services Free weedspray with ANY lawn service

824 003

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PAINTER Steve McLean

0417 663 768 or 4731 3121 Over 35 years experience

WW2669

PEST CONTROL

CRYSTAL CLEAR PEST CONTROL Family Owned Local Business for 18 Years Enjoy reliable professional service with a smile!

Spiders, Ants, Fleas, Rodents, Cockroaches, Bird Lice, Wasps & Bees, Carpet Beetles. Termite Inspections and Treatments.

FULLY GUARANTEED WORK

WW319 Call Karen on 4733 6753

LANDSCAPING

Ph 1800 600 760 Mob 0419 972 399

PLUMBING CAMBRIDGE PARK PLUMBING & DRAINAGE SERVICES

All plumbing, draining and gasfitting Roofing, hot water services, natural gas and LPG installation Bathroom renovations No Job Too Small FREE QUOTES Lic No. L8366 Domestic & Commercial

0408 443 384 - 0416 831 326

PLUMBER for Hot Water, Blocked Drains, and all plumbing needs, 20 years exp Call Phil 0412 818 344 LIC 122262C WW3037

LOTS OF DIFFERENT STYLES & PATTERNS

Call Glen - Mob: 0426

201 WW2717 952

Free Drain Camera Free Plumbing Inspection Leak Detection, Hot Water, Gas Seniors/Pensioners Discounts

Same Day Service 24hr Emergency

Taps & Toilets Repaired

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save $39 Conditions apply.

GRB PLUMBING

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• Interior And Exterior

• Competitive Prices

• Fully Insured • All Work Done

• Reliable Service

Glenmore Park

$0 SERVICE CALL

NEPEAN MAINTENANCE PLUMBING

Lic No. 4715C

Water & Gas Service Repair Blocked Drains Hotwater Heaters Backflow & TMV Testing Full Plumbing Maintenance

CALL GREG NOW ON: 0400 873 805 Lic No. 44995C

Jason - 0417 221 822 • Mark - 0417 223 288 A/H - 4733 2525

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075 988

• 100% Labour Guarantee • Up Front Pricing

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you name i do i it t

Call Damon on 0421

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*Licenced and insured *Painting *Carpentry *Plastering *Tiling *Roof Repairs

• • • •

0413 650 179

*conditions apply

LAWNMOWING

Lic No:

ALL AREAS - FREE QUOTES 24HR EMERGENCY SERVICE

You may qualify for a NO INTEREST, LOW PAYMENT debt agreement

HANDYMAN SERVICES

GEOFF 0431

PLUMBER - DRAINER - GASFITTER

WW2190

0419 273 065

• Specialising in Commercial & Domestic Plasterboard • New Homes & Extensions • All Insurance work • Over 20 years experience • No job to small & FREE quotes!

CS PLUMBING

Are your Credit cards always in arrears and you don’t have enough money to live?

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PTY LTD

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DEBT DEBT DEBT DEBT

WDS INTERIORS 0409 157 336

PLUMBING

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

GYPROCK & PLASTERING

Danny

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Trades & Services

WANT TO KNOW THE TRUE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY

FREE GRANNY FLAT QUOTES CALL TONY 0414 694 338

PLUMBING

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roof plumber, backﬂow & rpz testing

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GYPROCK & PLASTERING

SECURITY SCREENS

0409 157 336 Will

0419 273 065 lic no. 161234C

Professional & Reliable - 30 years exp Call Mark Weate 0419 920 876

• Specialising in Commercial & Domestic Plasterboard

WW1401

TOW BARS & BULL BARS

• New Homes & Extensions

BULL BAR & TOW BAR SPECIALISTS

• Seaffold Hire Available • All Insurance work

WW3038

ROOFING ROOFING

WARDROBES

SHOWER SCREENS SHOWER SCREENS DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER

Lic No 221336-C

The Western Weekender | Friday, June 7, 2013

Budget

WE SUPPLY AND INSTALL SHOWER SCREENS At factory prices

SHOWERSCREENS & WARDROBES PTY LTD 3/62 Owen Street, Glendenning Ph: 9625 6211 Mob: 0409 842 004

8 SIZES OF BINS ASBESTOS BAGS

SPECIAL OFFER $10 OFF when you mention this ad

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SKIP BINS EPA LIC T062288

MOB. 0423 611 880

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SHOWERSCREENS & WARDROBES PTY LTD 3/62 Owen Street, Glendenning Ph: 9625 6211 Mob: 0409 842 004

ALL BIKES WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE 9602 8999 0408 441 075

Phone:

ADULT SERVICES

FOR SALE

1300 785 845

Mechanical business for sale, Established 24 years, Penrith Area

Ph: 0417 028 598

MEN’S SPACE

FOR SALE

AT LAYMOUR POULTRY FARM, 472 Windsor Rd, Vineyard. Isa Brown chicks, various ages. Feed and equipment for all pets. Trading days: Tuesday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm. Saturday 7.30am to 3.30pm

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THE RUBBISH MOVERS

WARDROBES DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER

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Ph: 0424 786 868 68 alll mall too sm No job too big or,

4731 4680

Sec Lic no. 409002239

4722 9677

• G General Cleanups • Deceased estate • Bricks & concrete • Renovations • Green waste

Unit 2, 65 Regentville Road, Penrith FITTED WHILE YOU WAIT OR MOBILE FITTING AVAILABLE

Lic. 240711C

Mick’s Rubbish Removals

WESTERN TOW BARS & BULL BARS

Geoff 0415 253 252

www.scroof.com.au admin@scroof.com.au “Locally owned & operated”

RUBBISH REMOVAL

• ROOF RACKS • BIKE RACKS • SIDE STEPS • 4WD EQUIPMENT • CARGO BARRIERS

Supplier of Security Doors Flyscreens & Windows Grilles

• Over 20 years experience • No job to small & FREE quotes!

AUTOMOTIVE

All Types of Tiling

• All Timber Floors Danny

TILING

WW2522

lic. 251075c

WIDA GROUP

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TRAINING COURSES

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

Lic No 221336-C

Trades & Services

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TRADING HOURS: Sunday 12pm-7pm Monday & Tuesday 11am-7pm Wednesday & Thursday 11am-8pm Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm Mr X Men’s Space can also be hired for private events (Swinger’s/Men’s/other interest groups). Please contact us for more information.

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0402 725 140

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for your

SUPPORTED BY

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AIR CONDITIONING

• CARPORTS/AWNINGS

• Light Steel Fabrication • Carpentry Work • General Maintenance • Site Welding

FOR ALL YOUR AIR CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS

Ph:

0432 834 422

We supply, service & install all split & ducted systems

Installation from Ph: 4731 1111 or 0407 023 055

email: paul@abfabawnings.com.au

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LOUNGE STUDIO 639

WW3202

$500

Fax: 4753 6451

WW2608

Conditions apply

Licence No 235652C Welding Ticket No BG 13941

SHOWER SCREENS & WARDROBES

639 Church St, North Parramatta

DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER

WE SUPPLY AND INSTALL SHOWER SCREENS & WARDROBES At factory prices

LOUNGES MADE TO ORDER Also available in leather and fabric $2990

THE PARADISE

On display home: 86 Bradley Street, Mulgoa Rise

Ph: 9683 3944

facebook: Lounge Studio 639 WW3155

Opening Times: Saturday & Sunday 11am to 4pm

Budget

WW3192

Lic No 221336-C

(by Roselea Homes)

SHOWROOM NOW OPEN 7am-4pm Monday to Friday 8am-12pm Saturdays

SHOWERSCREENS & WARDROBES PTY LTD 3/62 Owen Street, Glendenning Ph: 9625 6211 Mob: 0409 842 004

Enquiries: 0408 242 286

ABN 25 045 450 268

    

Lic No: 121977 C ABN: 45 694 859 807

• Glass enclosures • Kits also available • Gable roof specialist

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M/L408284545

Deadlocks Key Operated Window Locks Sliding Door Deadlocks Automotive Lock Work Master Key Systems

Mob: 0412 864 801 Tel: 4727 1950 WW3151

• New design (Fly over) • New Flat Deck Roof • Carports & Awnings • Screened enclosures

McLean’s Property Maintenance

CAMBRIDGE LOCKSMITH

No Obligation - Free Quotes Competitive Rates • 7 Days per Week 24 Hr Emergency Service

WW3211

Supplier of Security Doors Flyscreens & Windows Grilles

Geoff 0415 253 252 Sec Lic no. 409002239

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Lawnmowing Hanging Doors Painting Gurneying

you name i do i it t

☎ CALL CRAIG

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0400 338 408

Friday, June 7, 2013

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Automotive

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PENRITH

1300 733 165

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4721 21112

129 Coreen Avenue

The team at All West C.V. Joints are here for you.

TERRY’S GARAGE Complete Mechanical Repairs to Petrol, Diesel & LPG Vehicles

WW838

SERVICE AND REPAIRS to: Cars and Light Trucks up to 4 tonne • Disc Machining on and off-car • Off car injector cleaning • Tyres • Headlight polishing • Air conditioning regasing

Ph: 4732 3444

17 Copeland Street, Kingswood

www.terencesgarage.com

DIY Touch Up Paints

SERVICE CENTRE

• Automotive t ti & IIndustrial Coatings • Tools & Spray Equipment • Panel Beating Supplies

25 YEARS FORD FACTORY TRAINING

CV SHAFTS

Suppled & Fitted from

440

from

165

WE ALSO DO REPA IRS

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The Kingswood Men’s Fours Final was played recently, where Chris Ward, Tony Mansour, Ross Strothers and Peter Delforce (Skip) defeated Tony Lobo, Tonie Spaulding, Glenn Hogan and Grant McKirdy (Skip) 22-19. Grant’s side led 10-3 and lost 7 ends in a row to trail 1612, led 18-17 with 3 ends to go. Also the Ladies completed their Pairs Championship with the winners being Lorraine Shorter and Erna Zamut in a very close match defeated Dulcie Maggs and Gloria Dobson 17-16. The fi rst round of the Zone 5 Pennants between NDBA and STDBA in Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 took place at Springwood and unfortunately Springwood was defeated by Campbelltown City in Grade 4 but defeated Camden in Grade 5. Kingswood lost to Crookwell and Springwood

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Although there were only seven races on Thursday night at the Paceway the racing was good and the majority of punters went home smiling. Josh Willick showed great judgement getting North American Honey home in race one at $2.90. The early pace was very fast and Josh timed his run at exactly the right time by moving up as the leaders tired and went on to a nice win. My Comic Eclipse ($1.30) gave Blake Fitzpatrick the fi rst of a driving treble. He went on to win after withstanding a late challenge from Beach Buggy. Blake’s second winner was the ever consistent Bye Bye Sir ($12.40). The short priced favourite Courageous Jay soon led and Bye Bye Sir got the trail in behind him then getting clear turning for home

he was able to outsprint the favourite. The third winner for Blake in race four was the last start winner Mean Courage at $7.70. Race five was a success for the Cranebrook trained Koby Bryant ($3.70). It was a good performance with the driver putting him outside the leader for almost all of the journey but still won. The sixth event went to another locally trained horse Chevalcoldhardcash ($4.00) who from barrier one went straight to the lead. However driver David Morris had to pull out all stops to get home in front of Just Tyler. Some punters went home happy when outsider Grandfather Jack ($9.80) driven by Paul Sapio was just too good for the rest of the field in the last event.

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The Giants made the trip to Melbourne to take on Mick Malthouse’s Blues on Saturday afternoon and came away with a 94-point loss. It began well, with 3 straight goals in the fi rst quarter and another 3 in the second, but once again it was the inability to run out the match that cost GWS a closer encounter. The Giants had a goalless third quarter, and only kicked 2 more goals in the fourth. One plus was that Cameron wasn’t the sole focus up forward. WA duo Stephen Coniglio and Rhys Palmer fi nished with 2 and 1 goals respectively and accumulated 50 possessions and 14 marks between them. Co-Captain Callum Ward was again outstanding amassing 33 disposals and 1 goal. Adam Treloar had another impressive

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Ready to do their state proud Locals to represent New South Wales in OzTag State of Origin this weekend

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hile Penrith had no stars involved in rugby league’s State of Origin this week, there will be a team full of locals wearing the sky blue this weekend at the OzTag State of Origin. Held annually in Wollongong, the OzTag State of Origin sees teams from New South Wales and Queensland do battle to decide the best state in the game.

Glenmore Park local Tim Bailey from the Over 35’s NSW team, said 13 out of the 16 players in his side hail from the Penrith OzTag Association. “The winning side from March’s State Cup go through to represent NSW but Cronulla, which was the team that won it this year, withdrew, therefore we were invited to go in instead of them,” he explained. The OzTag State of Origin series has been running for five years with NSW winning it every year in the Over-35’s age

group, and there are high hopes again for this year’s crop of players. The three-game series is played across an entire day and features the same feeling and emotion of its rugby league equivalent. “Overall NSW is probably the stronger side because we have more participants than QLD but they have grown over the years and are now starting to develop stronger teams,” Bailey said. “It’s a pretty fierce tournament and it’s a big rivalry just like in the NRL.

“We’re out to get blood basically, be on our game and perform at our best.” The 39-year-old and 15-year OzTag veteran is also looking forward to this weekend’s tournament for another important reason as well. “My daughter, Brooke, is part of the NSW 11’s team,” he said. “It will be the fi rst time for me to be able to go Wollongong and represent my state with my daughter.” We’ll bring you the results in Around The Grounds next week (inside back page).

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DON’T MISS OUR JUNIORS IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND The Penrith DJRU representative teams are made up of players from the Hawkesbury Valley, Western Raptors, Blue Mountains, & Campbelltown Harlequins junior rugby union clubs. The venues for the NSWJRU Championships are U11 at Manly, U12 at Camden, U13 at Blacktown, U14 in Orange, U15 at Hunters Hill, & the U16 & U17 at Concord. Rest assured the Penrith junior teams are ready to play in 2013.

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The Penrith Emus have packed their bags and gone back to school thanks to a fantastic collaboration with Richmond TAFE. With the help of head teacher Ann Roberts, case manager Phillip Roberts and teacher Phong Lam, TAFE NSW have tailor-made a Certificate II & III IT program to educate our players and their partners. The two courses take place each Wednesday night at Nepean Rugby Park’s club house. In total 14 students are enrolled in the two courses including four men’s grade players, three female rugby

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players, four partners of players as well three Penrith Emus staffers. With such a positive response to this initial course it is envisaged by TAFE NSW, Emus chairman Jim Hook, head coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu, assistant coach B.J. Lamond and club chaplain Matt Pemberton to not only continue but expand the courses available to include aged care and warehousing/ distribution in the future. This is a significant step in the right direction for the Emus club, TAFE NSW and the players to be able to soon expand the courses.

It also increases the facilities available for our players, wives and families, which is of particular importance to our head coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu. Coach Teki is keen to embrace the family culture at the Emus this year and beyond. He has also instigated a mentoring role for our senior players to assist the junior teams with coaching on the same night as we conduct classes in the club house. Watch this space to see what else the Penrith Emus are doing out in the west.

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oor goal kicking was the only difference between Penrith and their fi rst win of the Shute Shield season, according to Emus coach Sateki Tu'ipulotu. The Emus went down to the Parramatta Two Blues 35-25 but it was fi ve missed conversions by goal kicker Fokolulu Taumalolo that was the ultimate difference. “We had them all over the park, even the Parramatta players and coaches said we should’ve won,” Tu'ipulotu said. “We scored five tries and missed fiv e shots at goal, and one was a sitter right in front.” Tu'ipulotu believes Parramatta would've gained a mental advantage when Taumalolo's goals kept on missing and missing. “He was just off this week I think, because he was kicking well against West Harbour the week before,” he said. “Goal kicking at the club, as a whole, has been an issue all season but these guys should take some ownership, that's why we teach them and help them to rectify these problem areas. “I'm the kicking coach. I show these guys and teach them what to do but they've got to take it on board and practice as much as possible.” The Emus will have a rest this weekend due to bye round in the Shute Shield. The y will return next Saturday to take on the top of the table Eastwood at T.G. Millner Field.

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enrith Panthers Waratah Championship League coach, Jeff Cooper, is confident his young side have what it takes to fi nish in the top six. As the team cross the halfway mark of the season, Cooper said he’s been thoroughly impressed but not surprised with his side’s form. “The boys have been training really hard and defensively we’ve picked up our game quite a bit, we’re holding teams to around 60-70 points which is pretty good,” he said. “Our overall shooting percentages have improved during the season as well. In our early season game against Bankstown we only shot at 22 per cent, we’re now shooting at 35 per cent which makes a big difference.” In the 2012 season, the Panthers only won six games all year – this year, after 13 games, they have already passed last season’s mark and are not stopping there. Cooper believes that many of last year’s inexperienced crop are fi nally learning their ways and handling the competition better this time around. “The year of Waratah League under the belt for a lot of players from 2012 has helped because it’s let them know what it’s about and given them more experience of what they’re up against,” he said. “The boys are certainly working a lot harder this year and are seeing the rewards from it.” Player-wise, American import Ben

The Penrith Panthers in action in the Waratah League. Photo: Melinda Jane

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AROUND THE GROUNDS Basketball: The Penrith Panthers Women’s Waratah Championship side enjoyed a rare win against Maitland last weekend, 77-71. American import Kallie Hovatter scored a season high 22 points and four assists. Meanwhile, the Men’s Waratah team experienced a mixed weekend, winning one of their two games. Basketball: The Championship Men, Women and Youth Penrith Basketball teams are holding a Golf Day on Friday, June 21 at Glenmore Valley Heritage Golf course. The teams are also on the look out for support from local businesses who would like to get involved. For more information contact Ben Ellsworth at penrithdevelopment@gmail.com. AFL: The Penrith Rams division one AFL side returned to the winner’s circle last weekend with a close win over Macquarie University 68-47. Young guns Jack Ponton and Josh Shephard led the way for the Rams whilst Tim Cummins was the only multiple scorer with a treble. The seventh placed Rams meet the Pennant Hills Demons at Greygums Oval next Saturday. Ice Hockey: The Penrith Phantoms were defeated twice last weekend in a horror double-header for the local side. The fi rst loss came by the way of the Canterbury Eagles who were too good for

the Phantoms 5-3. They then lost their next game to the red hot Liverpool Saints 9-1. “Liverpool only just out shot us 31 to 27 in that game, so we had plenty of chances but couldn’t convert,” Phantoms Captain George Kozumplik said. “We hit a couple of posts and our goalie wasn’t 100 per cent going into the game, so that didn’t help. “Our fi rst game against the Eagles was far more competitive and could’ve gone either way but the game against the Saints is one you forget about and plan for the next one.” Rugby League: The NSW Government has joined forces with the NRL and a number of Australia’s leading mental health providers during this year’s State of Origin series to encourage people to help break down the stigma that surrounds mental illness. NSW Minister for Mental Health, Kevin Humphries, said the ‘What’s Your State of Mind’ campaign will see past and present NRL and Origin greats Mal Meninga, Johnathan Thurston, Paul Gallen, Mitchell Pearce, Greg Inglis, Roy Asotasi and Andrew Ryan urge people to take responsibility for their own mental health and encourage people to look out for one another.

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balance skills at the same time” “Sporty kids has been a great success in Penrith, the kids and coaches have a great time, and the kids improve really quickly” she said. The program has been approved by Penrith City Council, and will soon be promoted through a host of local long day care centres and preschools. Sporty Kids classes are about to start again for the new year, with vacancies available on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For your FREE trial lesson in a Sporty Kids or Hot Shots program call Sporty Kids co-ordinator Carey Sinden Nepean District Tennis Association at added “the kids have great fun, and Woodriff Gardens, Penrith on are learning basic coordination and 47212880.

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A recent study conducted by Dr Hardy of Sydney University discovered that Australian school aged children lacked basic fundamental movement skills. This meant they were less likely to play sports in later life, and added to being overweight or obese according Dr Hardy. Sporty Kids Nepean District Tennis Association has recently introduced a brand new gross motor skills program for 3-5 year olds at their Woodriff Gardens home in the centre of Penrith. “Sporty kids is a fun based program, giving your child the opportunity to participate in team play and learn key skills for a wide range of sports in an active safe environment” says CEO Chris Woodland. Tenn i s Australi a qualified coach a n d

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Nepean District Tennis Association at Woodriff Gardens in Penrith have been serving up tennis to the people of Penrith for more than 90 years, and is one of the oldest continually operating sporting associations in NSW. “We would love everyone in Penrith to come down to our centre and experience this wonderful game first hand” says CEO Chris Woodland. “There are so many reasons why tennis is a great game for everyone” he added Cardio Tennis Cardio Tennis is a new high energy tennis workout combining tennis and aerobics in one dynamic session. Cardio tennis is open to people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. “During a workout men and women can burn between 300800 calories per hour” says Senior coach Elton Stoney.

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representative players. “We make sure we have exciting, elite players with a teaching background to work with the girls,” Sargeant said. “Most importantly they’re people I know who are energetic and coach well and not just people who have a profile.” Sargeant has been running her clinics successfully for more than two decades and

enjoys a great relationship with Penrith District Netball Association. “We’re proud to have the endorsement of Penrith Netball and the feedback we’ve received has been tremendous,” Sargeant said. The clinics are on at Penrith Netball courts on July 2 and 3. To register visit www. annesargeant.com.au.

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