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An artist’s impression of the new Glenmore Park Town Centre JADE ALIPRANDI

$30 million revamp of the Glenmore Park Town Centre is finally underway. Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown was on hand to officially launch construction of the precinct last Friday. It will include new specialty stores and shops, including Coles and Aldi, and also a gym. “I’m honoured as Mayor to have the opportunity to commence construction on this much-anticipated second stage of the Town Centre,” she said. “I know the residents are really looking forward to this next stage.”

It’s anticipated over 400 jobs will be created when the Town Centre is completed as well as the jobs created during the construction process. Upon completion, the Glenmore Park and greater Penrith community will have a larger shopping choice with Coles, Aldi and Woolworths, a gym, over 60 specialty tenants and over 750 car spaces, including undercover spots. “Council has worked extremely closely with owners Village Fair to create an improved urban design outcome that integrates well with the existing Town Centre,” Cr McKeown said. “Council officers will also continue to work closely with Village Fair to minimise the impact to residents during the construction phase.”

Director of Village Fair Pty Ltd, Rick Abrahams, thanked Council for their support in delivering their vision for the new building. “A project like this would never come to fruition without working closely with the team at Penrith Council,” he said. “We are looking forward to commencing construction and completing our vision for Glenmore Park Town Centre and the Glenmore Park community.” The new section of the Glenmore Park Town Centre is expected to be open in late 2017, just in time for Christmas. Are you happy that the centre is being upgraded? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Horses lost after wild weather rocks local area JADE ALIPRANDI

hree horses from the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Nepean Centre have lost their lives after the wild weather that lashed Sydney last weekend. The team from RDA Nepean, at Orchard Hills, were in damage control earlier this week after their paddocks were left completely flooded. Three horses were left injured and three were unaccounted for by the time Tuesday morning arrived. By Tuesday afternoon, the three horses were located, with two deceased and one, affectionately known as Buddy, found alive trapped in mud next to a swollen creek under the M4 Motorway. What first appeared to be a miracle rescue soon turned to tragedy when Buddy had to be put down on Wednesday despite the best efforts of medical teams. SES worker David King, who was involved in the rescue on Tuesday afternoon, said it was a tragic event. “Riding for the Disabled is such a wonderful organisation and they do great things here,” he said. “The loss of those horses is tragic; it’s a loss to the community.”

In a statement released yesterday, RDA thanked the local community for its ongoing support. “Our priority now is the care and welfare of our horses,” the statement said. “We are humbled by the offers of assistance and last night was able to put some fresh winter rugs on the horses at the Centre thanks to the generosity of locals.” As of yesterday RDA staff were still unable to access their buildings at Orchard Hills to assess the damage. “Our volunteers are holding together as a team and are staying strong to make sure our horses are looked after and dealing with the shock and heartache felt by everyone involved, in the coming days we will be able to let the community know how they can assist,” the statement said. Anyone wanting to offer assistance can email nepean@rdansw.org.au. The storm caused chaos around Penrith this week with roads closed off in multiple suburbs leaving some residents stranded, particularly those that live in and around Wallacia. The Nepean River peaked on Monday night near 8.0 metres at Wallacia and at Penrith the river peaked at around 3.8 metres with very minor flooding. The Penrith SES received hundreds of calls for help.

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“Tell a lie, and you’ll be (rightly) cruciﬁed. Tell the truth, and the same applies” comes to looking after the kids’, in other words so men can get on with doing all the important stuff, isn’t he simply entrenching a stereotype of women as second class citizens?” she said. ‘In other words’. Ie, you’re putting words into Mr Shorten’s mouth, Lisa. The reason Mr Shorten singled out women with his comments was twofold. Firstly, his announcement was very much targeted at them. The entire point of what appears to be a pretty solid child care package was trying to make it easier, and more affordable, for mums to return to work after having children. Anyone, staunch feminist or otherwise, who suggests that’s not an issue is living under a giant rock somewhere. “Working mums in this country should not face the choice as to whether or not they pay double child care fees, or drop out of work,” Mr Shorten said. That comment didn’t get cherry-picked as much as the others. But Mr Shorten is right – families across the nation face that very tough situation every single day, and often there’s a realisation that returning to work is actually going to be impractical because of the high costs of child care.

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Nepean Hospital at breaking point State Government considers sending sick patients to neighbouring hospitals DALE DRINKWATER

ocal patients requiring emergency health care could be sent at least half an hour away to be treated at Hawkesbury, Westmead or Mt Druitt hospitals. With Nepean Hospital under continued pressure, Health Minister Jillian Skinner admitted the Government is looking at sending patients to the surrounding hospitals. The Bureau of Health Information reported that Nepean Hospital is in the bottom three of 80 hospitals in the state for its emergency department (ED) turnover. It found even less patients were leaving the ED within the required four hour time frame between January to March this year, compared to the same period 12 months earlier. Shadow Minister for Health, Walt Secord, said the admission by Ms Skinner confirms that Nepean Hospital is at breaking point, as it tries to deal with 68,000 emergency patients a year. “Rather than diverting patients to other hospitals, the State Government should properly resource Nepean Hospital so patients can be treated at the closest facility,” he said.

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“I fight the system and the system fights me” DALE DRINKWATER

hat we’ve got right now in the electorate of Lindsay is ‘dirty politics’ according to far right political activist and Australia First Party (AFP) candidate for Lindsay, Jim Saleam. “The candidates are products of an underground struggle for political influence,” he said. Mr Saleam, National President for the AFP, said although he lives in Tempe in Sydney’s inner west, his interest in the seat of Lindsay is purely political and ideological. “We are one of the few ideological parties – we weigh things up and try to put things in a framework,” he said. After ‘weighing things up’, they argue for the compulsory detoxification of people affected by serious drugs and are against the extension of Western Sydney University’s Kingswood campus. Mr Saleam said the AFP are campaigning against mosques in Kemps Creek, and they believe in the total termination of the national immigration program. “The one in place is not immigration, it’s ethnic cleaning policy,” he said. They oppose large scale developments along the Nepean River that Mr Saleam

said will destroy local fruit, vegetable and chicken industries, and like the Australian Liberty Alliance, they are against overseas property purchasers. But Mr Saleam said they are different to the Australian Liberty Alliance or independent conservative candidate Marcus Cornish, despite admitting it will be hard to differentiate their messages in the public campaign. Mr Saleam could not confirm who he would preference on his how to vote card, but guaranteed that nowhere in Australia will the AFP preference a sitting member. To narrow it down further, he didn’t speak fondly of Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish, and said there was no difference between the Liberal and Labor parties. Mr Saleam flatly denies any wrongdoing in offences he served jail time for, including property offences and fraud in 1984, and of organising a shotgun attack on an African Congressman in 1989. “I’m a nationalist politician, I have been around for a long time. I fight the system and the system fights me,” he said. “Locking me up is just another day in the zoo, it means nothing to me. I am proud they sent me to jail.” Does Jim Saleam have a chance at this year’s election? Email your thoughts to news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Labor’s major policy announcement questioned by local parents DALE DRINKWATER

lenmore Park resident Ashley Stasiuk is yet to be convinced by Labor’s child care announcement last Sunday that will see an increase to the child care rebate cap brought forward to January 2017. The 30-year-old mother of two, Isaac, 3, and Kobie, 1, said even with a child care rebate, the cost of fees is not worth going back to work. “Rebates are all well and good, but once you hit the cap you can’t afford it. I’ve considered putting the boys into preschool, but it’s still going to cost $100 a day for each child,” she said. “We aren’t on a heap of money. My husband is a builder, so we don’t always get solid work, and if the industry is slow we have to make do.” Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said under Labor’s plan, families who do rely on child care will get “a better deal now”. “Labor recognises that families need action and support now – they should not have to wait any longer,” Mr Shorten said. Under the plan, over 800,000 families on the Child Care Benefit Scheme will see an increase, with low and middle income families receiving a 15 per cent increase. For those sending their children to day

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resumably uncomfortable and in pain, Labor Candidate for Lindsay Emma Husar is not letting an injury get in the way of running in a marathon – a marathon campaign that is. Ms Husar told the Weekender she snapped her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and tore her medial collateral ligament (MCL) in her knee while playing a game of basketball last Wednesday. “I twisted my entire knee like a bottle cap,” she said. She was immediately taken to Nepean Hospital in an ambulance after the accident at Penrith Sports Stadium, where she stayed for several hours for treatment. While the crutches and a brace may have slowed her down a bit, Ms Husar’s media spokesperson ensures she is still putting one foot in front of the other towards the July 2 election. “The very next day, Emma was back on the campaign trail,” he said. Ms Husar has a real passion for basketball and has been playing for 28 years. She is looking forward to playing basketball after her recovery.

Ashley Stasiuk says the high cost of child care means it’s difficult for her to return to work. Photo: Melinda Jane care, the current $7,500 cap to the Child Care Rebate will be boosted to $10,000 per child. Lindsay MP Fiona Scott said the Labor Party needs to properly explain how they are going to fund programs they ‘think’ they are going to be able to run. “It seems to be that they are just going to chuck it on the national credit card, and that’s not going to help,” she said.

Mr Shorten said the announcement is made within the same funding envelope as the Turnbull Government’s. “Labor has supported $9 billion in social services and child care savings – more than three times what is needed to cover increases in child care investment,” he said. What’s your child care situation? Email news@westernweekender.com.au.

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PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS Planning Proposal to Amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 – Housekeeping Amendment

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTS

The following Development Applications have been received by Council:

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 N F Billyard Pty Ltd

In accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulation 2000, notice is given of the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal to rectify minor anomalies and errors with the Penrith LEP 2010 from 23 May 2016 to 20 June 2016.

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The Planning Proposal includes a series of ‘housekeeping’ amendments. These amendments are considered minor and are proposed to rectify administrative errors or anomalies with LEP 2010 that once rectiﬁed, will result in a more accurate planning instrument.

Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726

A complete copy of the public exhibition material is available for viewing at the Penrith Civic Centre, Council’s St Marys Ofﬁce, Penrith Library and St Marys Library. The exhibition information is also available online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Written submissions on the Planning Proposal will be accepted until 20 June 2016.

DA16/0501

Demolition of existing structures and construction 5 x town houses and associated works under the Provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 Closing Date: 28 June 2016 s MSK Architects

DA16/0471

8–10 Fulton Street, Penrith Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6-storey residential ﬂat building containing 39 apartments and basement car parking Contact: Kathryn Saunders on 4732 8567 Closing Date: 28 June 2016 s Pretech Pty Ltd

DA16/0486

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Please direct any submissions to: The General Manager (Attention Nicole Dukinﬁeld), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6 x 2-storey townhouses

Submissions can also be sent via email to cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 28 June 2016

Please include a subject line indicating ‘Submission on Planning Proposal – Housekeeping Amendment’. If you have any questions about the Planning Proposal or require further information, please contact Nicole Dukinﬁeld on 4732 8511 or email cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Planning Proposal to Amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 – 61–73 Christie Street, St Marys Penrith City Council wants to hear your views on a Planning Proposal to amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010). The Planning Proposal seeks to permit a service station on 61–73 Christie Street, St Marys as an additional permitted use through an amendment to Schedule 1 of Penrith LEP 2010. No zoning changes are proposed. The Planning Proposal, amending LEP map and supporting information is on exhibition from Monday, 16 May 2016 to Tuesday, 14 June 2016 at Penrith’s Civic Centre, Council’s Queen Street Centre and both Penrith and St Marys Libraries. The Planning Proposal and supporting information can also be viewed online at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au You are invited to view the Planning Proposal during the exhibition period and submit comments to Council in writing by 4pm on Tuesday, 14 June 2016. Please direct any submissions to: The General Manager (Attention: Krishti Akhter), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 Submissions can also be sent via email to cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Please include a subject line indicating ‘Submission on Planning Proposal for a service station at 61–73 Christie Street, St Marys’. If you have any questions about the Planning Proposal, or require further information, please contact Council’s Planner, Krishti Akhter on 4732 8197 or Council’s City Planning Coordinator, Abdul Cheema on 4732 8120. Alternatively, you can email cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Contact: Clare Aslanis on 4732 8195 s N F Billyard Pty Ltd

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153–155 Adelaide Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction 14 x town houses and associated works

Construction of 2 x residential flat buildings (total of 80 x units) and associated car parking, landscaping and drainage works The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Office of Water – Water Management Act 2000 Sections 89, 90 and 91. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 14 June 2016 to 14 July 2016. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA16/0488. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Belinda Borg on 4732 7505. DA16/0487

Lot 16 DP 1195110 (Nos. 76–94) Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs

Closing Date: 28 June 2016

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED

Construction of 2 x residential ﬂat buildings (total of 84 x units) and associated car parking, landscaping and drainage works

Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Approved Development Applications s Vicky Karestsian and Stacey Karetsian DA15/0601 Lot 229 DP 16937 (No. 22) Canberra Street, Oxley Park Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x 2-storey townhouses DA15/1476

Lot 184 DP 31911 (Nos. 90–100) Lee Holm Road, St Marys Change of use of an existing manufacturing/ industrial tenancy to a facility for the storage and handling of processed recycled material s Colless Group Pty Ltd

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Lot 17 DP 1195110 (Nos. 98–116) Lakeside Parade, Jordan Springs

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Lots 1–2 DP 27391 & Lot 1 DP 31239 (Nos. 18–22) Colless Street, Penrith Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6-storey residential ﬂat building containing 51 apartments and 56 place child care centre

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Office of Water – Water Management Act 2000 Sections 89, 90 and 91. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 14 June 2016 to 14 July 2016. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA16/0487. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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Public exhibition period: Monday 30 May to Monday 27 June 2016.

● Can’t decide what to do this long-weekend? Markets, sports events, dog shows, remote control models and carnivals are just some of the things that are happening across the long-weekend in Penrith. Head over to visitpenrith.com.au for ideas on things to do, places to see and events to go to. ● Footpaths are for people, not cars. Illegal parking risks lives and Council is urging drivers to think twice before parking on a footpath or nature strip. Footpaths and nature strips, particularly in residential areas and around schools, are there to give pedestrians – including people with disabilities, seniors and parents with small children or prams – a safe place to walk out of the way of trafﬁc. Council Rangers have issued 354 infringement notices for this offence since July 2015, and have warned many other drivers. The penalty is $106 and increases to $177 and two demerit points within school zones, and any ﬁnes collected go towards parking solutions in our City. For more details contact our Rangers on 4732 7543.

Documents on exhibition: Draft Amended Central Precinct Plan, Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 30 – St Marys. Inspection locations: s 0ENRITH #OUNCIL #IVIC #ENTRE 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday 8.30am–4pm) Members of Council’s City Planning Team will be available throughout the exhibition period at these times to answer any questions. s Penrith Library 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday: 9am–8pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; and Sunday: 10am–5pm) s #OUNCIL S 3T -ARYS /FlCE 207–209 Queen Street, St Marys

● Penrith will celebrate Refugee Week with a special event from 10am–12.30pm on Thursday, 23 June at St Marys Community Centre. All community members are welcome. Guests will hear stories and enjoy performances from local refugee groups and help celebrate the contributions refugees make to our City and our country. Council is a proud supporter of the event which will be hosted by the Penrith Multicultural Interagency. Register for this free event by 20 June on 9833 2416.

(Monday–Friday: 8.30am–4pm) s 3T -ARYS ,IBRARY 207–209 Queen Street, St Marys (Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm; Friday: 9am–5.30pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; and Sunday: 10am–5pm) The exhibition information is also available on Council’s website: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 3UBMISSIONS Submissions will be accepted in the period during which the

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Council at its Policy Review Committee meeting of 9 May 2016 resolved that a draft amended Central Precinct Plan for the St Marys Release Area be placed on public exhibition. A new vision is proposed for the planning framework of the Central Precinct which provides a more contemporary layout of the Precinct’s structural planning elements. The main changes sought are the relocation of the village centre, the reconﬁguration of the internal road network, and the reconﬁguration of the open space network.

being Monday, 30 May to Monday, 27 June 2016.

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Coalition best for business, says O’Dwyer DALE DRINKWATER

afe Fred is one of 13,000 small businesses in Lindsay that will benefit from tax changes announced in the Federal Budget, according to Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Small Business Kelly O’Dwyer. Ms O’Dwyer spoke exclusively with the Weekender at the cafe ahead of a local small business event on Tuesday. “Those small businesses under a re-elected Turnbull Government will get a company tax cut and unincorporated entities will get a tax discount and be able to invest in their business,” she said. “If they are a cafe, they can get a new coffee machine, cash register, furniture – as long as it’s up to $20,000 they can instantly write it off.” Ms O’Dwyer said the focus on small business is to allow the five million of them across the country the ability to employ more people and grow their business. “We want to allow small businesses the flexibility to grow from where they are, and they can grow from Penrith,” Ms O’Dwyer said. “We are providing access to new markets with free trade agreements, and that’s particularly good for small to medium enterprises when they are looking to sell their product overseas.”

Cafe Fred’s Michelle Galloway with Lindsay MP Fiona Scott and Small Business Minister Kelly O’Dwyer. Photo: Melinda Jane After speaking with Ms O’Dwyer, Cafe Fred’s owner Michelle Galloway said as a sole trader looking to expand her business, she is encouraged by the changes. “We are looking at expanding into catering under the same name, and tax incentives will help us employ more people,” she said. Ms Galloway said the increase of the small business threshold from $2 million

in turnover to $10 million means even her future larger business can benefit. Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott said boosting small business in western Sydney will help bring local jobs and stop 70 per cent of the working community leaving the area to work. “Having a competitive company tax rate to ensure that big business does think Penrith is a place to do business, and our

small businesses become medium businesses, and medium business become big businesses is a ‘whole of economy’ plan,” she said. “Nowhere else do you see the transition from the mining boom into a new diversified economy than you do here in western Sydney.” Ms O’Dwyer attended a luncheon hosted by Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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A local magistrate has warned a Glenmore Park man to “stay off the grog” after he mistakenly entered a neighbour’s home drunk and fell asleep on their couch. Dean Whitehead, 18, fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with resist police, assault police and trespass after a day-long drinking session at the Kingswood Hotel on ANZAC Day turned pear-shaped. The court heard Mr Whitehead was “paralytic drunk” when he returned home to his brother’s house in Kingswood and let himself into the unlocked unit next-door. When the stunned occupants tried to rouse him, he swore at them thinking it was his brother. Magistrate Roger Clisdell said it was clear the accused couldn’t hold his liquor and suggested he give it up. “You’re obviously not a good drunk,” he said. “You were so sozzled you go into the wrong residence.” Mr Whitehead’s lawyer claimed his client was embarrassed by his behaviour and noted he lost a tooth in the police scuffle. Magistrate Clisdell said losing an incisor was a “small price to pay” compared to the injuries he would have likely sustained if he got into a fight with three cops 40 years ago. “I’ll empty his pockets for a few months,” he said. He was fined $1,000 for resisting police, ordered to enter into a 12-month good behaviour bond for the assault charge, while the trespass charge was dismissed.

Man warned about his ongoing drug use

Dale Edward Pearson has been fined $500 for cannabis possession. Magistrate Gary Still cautioned Mr Pearson about his ongoing drug use when he faced Penrith Local Court on Monday.

“Last time you were dealt with by a fine,” he said. “If you come back again the penalties will definitely go up.”

Man adds to his woes by being late for court

Magistrate McGlynn said it was only Mr Ali’s clean record that allowed him to avoid jail. He was placed on two lengthy good behaviour bonds and fined $2,700.

James Vernon has been fined $1,000 for cultivating a prohibited plant. A flustered Mr Vernon burst into Penrith Local Court on Monday afternoon, clearly late for court. “Is this our horticulturist?” Magistrate Roger Clisdell asked his court officer. “Don’t grow it again,” His Honour warned after advising Mr Vernon he had already dealt with his matter in his absence. “Don’t be late next time. I might issue a warrant.”

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Man escapes jail despite disgusting behaviour

A Cranebrook woman who slapped her older brother after he allegedly spread vicious rumours about her has had her court case thrown out. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn conceded there were “better ways” for Kylee Simpson, 37, to deal with her brother when he was being difficult, but determined the mother-of-two deserved a “great deal of credit” for her unblemished criminal history. She said Ms Simpson’s brother made it clear to police that he did not fear his sister and dismissed the court attendance notice.

A man who became infatuated with a woman and would phone her with lewd and unwelcome suggestions has narrowly escaped jail. Saiyaid Ali, 34, fronted Penrith Local Court on Tuesday charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass and offend, and intimidation. The court heard Mr Ali, a married father-of-three, would fantasize about his victim who he first met at Woolworths. After overhearing her phone number he began calling her and even “came across” where she was living when out jogging in Glenmore Park. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said she found it hard to accept Mr Ali was naive enough to think his “appalling” suggestions, which included asking the victim if she wanted her “titties sucked and things like that”, could be met with anything other than horror. “It’s breathtakingly obvious it was inappropriate behaviour,” she said in response to a tendered psychologist’s report, which concluded Mr Ali was unlikely to re-offend but needed to show greater respect for women.

A man who pleaded guilty to driving with illicit drugs in his blood has been stripped of his licence for four months. Travis Houston told Penrith Local Court on Monday he thought he was fine to drive. “I didn’t think I’d still have it in my system, but apparently I did,” he said. He was convicted and fined $800.

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P-plater had 16 beers before getting behind the wheel

A heavily intoxicated man who drove through a red light into oncoming traffic has walked away from court with a ninemonth suspended sentence. Karlen Bell, 25, fronted Penrith Local Court on Tuesday charged with highrange drink driving. The court heard the P-plater consumed about 16 bottles of beer between 4pm and midnight on March 12 before making the reckless decision to drive his drinking partner home.

Magistrate Margaret McGlynn said Mr Bell was unimpressively only one lowrange drink driving charge away from racking up the “whole swag” of drink driving offences, noting he had previously been before the court for novice and mid-range PCA. “Mr Bell, this is your third drink driving offence,” Magistrate McGlynn said. “You’re a danger to members of the community… I am satisfied no penalty other than imprisonment is appropriate.” He was disqualified from driving for nine months and ordered to fit a mandatory interlock device to his car for a period of four years.

Man warned not to get into trouble again

Leonard Mark Wiggins will serve a sixmonth prison sentence in the community after he was deemed suitable for an intensive correction order. Mr Wiggins was sentenced for a string of offences, including multiple counts of damage property, two counts of common assault and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, at Penrith Local Court on Monday. Magistrate Roger Clisdell advised Mr Wiggins he faced possible jail time if he breached the order. “It’s a good idea not to get back into trouble during that period of time,” Magistrate Clisdell said. He was directed to undertake 32 hours of community service work a month and ordered to enter into a number of 18-month good behaviour bonds.

$500 fine after man was caught with cannabis

Alex McGovern has been slugged with a $500 fine for cannabis possession. Mr McGovern fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with possessing a prohibited drug. Magistrate Gary Still noted the defendant was on a good behaviour bond, but decided not to take any action on it.

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Cambridge Park: Stop sign proves driver’s undoing

A man should have thought twice before running a stop sign in front of police. At about 11.00pm on Monday, May 30, police were patrolling Dunheved Road, Cambridge Park, when they allegedly saw a motor vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. Police stopped the vehicle in relation to the offence and spoke with the driver, a 21-year-old Cambridge Park man. It is alleged checks on the man’s driver’s licence confirmed that he had never held a licence in any state or territory in Australia. He was issued with a court attendance notice for ‘never licensed person drive vehicle on road’ and is due to appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, June 21.

Werrington: Heavy penalty for forgetting P-plates

A woman was given an infringement notice for not displaying any P-plates on her vehicle. At about 10.20am on Tuesday, May 31, police were patrolling Christie Street, Werrington, when they had cause to stop a motor vehicle. They spoke to the 26-year-old driver. It is alleged she was asked to produce her licence with checks subsequently revealing that the woman held a “P1” or red P-plate driver’s licence. Checks were made of the vehicle and at the time there were no P-plates being displayed on her vehicle. She was issued with an infringement notice for ‘not comply with P1 licence – no P-plates’.

Colyton: Two people charged following vehicle stop

At about 3.25pm on Wednesday, June 1, police were on the Great Western Highway, Colyton, when they stopped a vehicle and spoke with the driver. It’s alleged the 61-year-old Jamisontown man held a disqualified licence. He was charged with ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period’. It is also alleged the owner of the motor vehicle, a 61-year-old Jamisontown woman, was sitting in the passengers seat of the vehicle at the time it was stopped. She was spoken to by police and she was subsequently charged with ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period – aid and/or abet an offence’.

North St Marys: Suspended, no registration, no insurance

At about 5.05pm on Friday, June 3, police were on Boronia Road, North St Marys. It is alleged they saw a vehicle and had cause to stop it. Checks of the 44-year-old Colyton driver revealed that she was a suspended driver. It’s understood she was unaware of her suspension and was issued with a suspension notice. Further checks of the vehicle that she was driving revealed that it was not registered and not insured. She was issued a range of infringement notices as a result. Her fines totalled $2548.

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ne in four motor vehicle accidents are caused by a distraction, with mobile phone use behind the wheel one of the top issues. Talking and texting on a mobile phone that is not secured by a cradle is considered so much of a distraction that, from early this year, using a mobile phone while driving was included in double demerit point periods in a bid to encourage people to put the phone down. Several studies have shown that using a mobile phone can increase the risk of a collision by four times. Crash data from 2010 to 2014 showed there were 236 crashes where hand-held mobile phone use by drivers was identified as a contributing factor, including seven fatal crashes and 116 injury crashes. From July 2014 to June 2015, more than 35,300 fines were issued to NSW drivers for using hand-held mobile phones, showing the problem is still prevalent. Several successful campaigns have been created including ‘Get Your Hand Off It’ and ‘Are You Driving Blind’, which highlights the metres you travel when taking your eyes off of the road for two seconds. The Weekender took to the streets of Penrith last week to find out if people still use their mobile phone while driving, despite the dangers of doing so.

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ccording to former Penrith Mayor Pat Sheehy, making changes to superannuation policy is like shifting the goal posts halfway through a game. “You have a plan of what you’re going to do, and the government makes changes – how is anybody supposed to plan?” he asked. “That’s the problem, they keep talking about having a plan, but putting away superannuation is all based on the fact that things remain the way they are.” Among many rule changes announced last month was a new limit to after-tax voluntary superannuation contributions, known as non-concessional contributions. These include money you’ve already paid tax on, like extra contributions from your PAYG salary or profit from selling a property you’ve already paid capital gains tax on. From July 1, 2017, these contributions will be limited to a $500,000 lifetime cap, as opposed to the current ‘generous’ $180,000 yearly cap, and will include all after-tax contributions from July 2007 onwards. The plan would penalise those who continue to contribute over the $500,000 cap through a tax, generating over $550 million in revenue over four years. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended the superannuation changes, saying it creates a fairer and more flexible system, with people on “very high incomes” those the hardest hit. Your view: Tweet @wwpenrith.

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Ashley Foley, 23, from Penrith “I don’t use a mobile phone while driving because it freaks me out. I used to use it but realised I was actually swerving on the road and since then I no longer use it. I feel way too distracted when I do. One in four accidents from distractions doesn’t surprise me either because you see people distracted all of the time.” Natasha Millsa, 26, from Jordan Springs “I don’t drive, my partner does, but he doesn’t use his phone while driving. Knowing how many accidents are caused by distractions is scary, especially when you have children in the car and you see people driving around and not looking.” Stuart Davis, 41, from Emu Heights “I don’t use my phone while driving, I think it’s way too dangerous. The statistics of

Teena Slaibi, 24, from Penrith “I keep my phone in my bag while I’m driving. I don’t take it out at all because I think it is too risky to use it while I’m driving. I didn’t know how many accidents were caused from distractions. It does make me really annoyed when I see people driving and using their phone.” Rayelene Gordon, 56, from Colyton “I do use my phone while driving but I connect it to Bluetooth before I start driving, and just use the buttons next to the radio to answer a call. If I know it’s going to take a while, I will either not answer it or I will pull over. Sometimes it can be distracting talking on the phone while driving on hands-free. It’s best to pull over.”

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on the Great Western Highway, St Marys, before entering her vehicle parked nearby. Police have been told an unknown man approached the vehicle, opened the car door, and threatened the 27-year-old with a firearm. The woman resisted, and the man fled the scene with the woman’s wallet, keys and mobile phone. At about 3.10am the same morning, a 44-year-old woman was in her home on

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JEWELLERY IS IN HIS BLOOD Part of the talented Ely family, who have been providing world-class custom jewellery designs for over 40 years, Douglas has been born and bred a jeweller. His passion for the industry is evident – not only was he ﬁrst in NSW for the Cert III in Jewellery Manufacturing, but TAFE NSW also awarded him the prestigious Overall Excellence Award in 2014 and he completed his trade 12 months faster than his peers.

AN INCREDIBLE TALENT Selected to represent NSW in Jewellery Design at WorldSkills Australia, the national’s premier trades and skills competition, Douglas secured runner-up against the most talented and progressive young jewellers in Australia. He has quickly cemented a name for himself as a young designer brimming with creativity, passion and incredible talent.

A UNIQUE APPROACH When you’re working with Douglas, you’ll enjoy the entire experience. He offers suggestions, sketches ideas, and works closely with you to create a design that is 100% yours. No imitations, just original concepts that are hand-drawn and heart-felt. He’s a true storyteller. Because for Douglas, jewellery design is as much about the design as it is about the story it tells.

“For bridal jewellery, it’s often the little things that only the couple knows about. Sometimes we hide small diamonds, other times we engrave ﬁngerprints. It’s about celebrating the individuality of each couple” IT’S YOUR LOVE STORY – MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT STORYTELLER For the bride and groom-to-be, planning for a wedding can be overwhelming. Too often they focus on the chapter that is the wedding, rather than the story that is their love. This is where Douglas can help. “You don’t design an engagement ring to wear on its own. In a few years you’ll add a wedding band, and then possibly an eternity ring.” “The key is to look at the engagement ring as one chapter in your story – it’s all part of a larger set, and the goal is to make sure that set works together. Forever.” DOUG’S ADVICE TO A BRIDE-TO-BE: Your wedding rings are the only things you take from your wedding day and wear for the rest of your life. Research, design, plan and invest in a set that you’ll be happy with forever.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE DOUGLAS AT THE PENRITH BRIDAL EXPO ON THE 18TH AND 19TH JUNE. CALL YORK JEWELLERS ON (02) 4721 0780.

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DID YOU KNOW

VOTING RULES HAVE CHANGED?

Make your vote count this federal election Saturday 2 July At this year’s federal election, the way you vote for the Senate has changed and it’s important that you understand how to vote correctly. On the large white Senate ballot paper, you can choose to vote either above or below the line. If you choose to vote above the line, you now need to number at least 6 boxes. Put the number ‘1’ in the box for the party or group that is your ﬁrst choice, a ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you’ve numbered at least 6 boxes.

If you choose to vote below the line, you need to number at least 12 boxes, from 1 to 12, for individual candidates in the order of your choice. Voting for the House of Representatives has not changed. On the green ballot paper, you need to number every box, starting with the number ‘1’ for your ﬁrst choice, ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you have numbered every box. ‘How to vote’ instructions will be clearly displayed on your ballot paper. Don’t worry if you make a mistake — just ask for another ballot paper.

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Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish’s decision to contest the Federal seat of Lindsay at the upcoming elections as an Independent must be sending shivers up Fiona Scott’s spine. Marcus has always shown himself to be his own man even though he has been identified as belonging to the right faction of the Liberal Party prior to his recent resignation from the party. I see Mr Cornish as a viable alternative to the current member particularly since there is talk out in the electorate that the Liberals intend preferencing the Greens. I would not vote for anyone or any party that would preference the Greens. KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

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Australia’s 2.2 million private higher education and training students are being urged to stand up for choice during the Federal Election campaign. Private higher education and training delivers jobs and growth in cities, towns and rural communities across Australia, and provides nationally accredited and portable qualifications that help grow our economy. Approximately 45 per cent of vocational education and training students in New South Wales choose to study with a private provider.

However, vocational education and training in particular is under threat from reactionary policy changes that punish quality private providers, their students and industry. Suggestions of at least 70 per cent of public funding directed to Government-run TAFEs, an arbitrary cap on student training loans and government choosing which courses will be funded, and at what price, can only lead to more public policy failure in our training system. Students must be able to choose the course they want and the provider they want to deliver it. Students, parents, teachers and industry need to send a message to all political parties that student choice counts when it comes to quality education and training. ROD CAMM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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One in two local women aren’t getting cervical cancer tests

Dead animals and soiled beds: Dumping, not donations

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Health

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re we doing more harm than good when we recycle our old clothes and household items? As the temperature cools, we begin to reassess items in our cupboards and around the home that we don’t need anymore, but our good intentions can have huge negative impacts for our local op-shops. St Vincent de Paul Society’s Retail Operations Manager, Phillip Basti, said there is an exorbitant cost to dispose of the one fifth of items they receive that are deemed unusable. “Our sorting and recycling centre in Kingswood processes approximately 700,000kg of donated clothing per annum... approximately 20 per cent represent items that are totally unusable,” he said. Mr Basti said a greater concern is the dumping of general rubbish in front of their shops and around donation bins, that costs them more than $200,000 a year to clean up in western Sydney alone. “These items can include broken furniture, building waste, soiled mattresses, car tyres and even dead animals. The good donations left around donation bins are often stolen,” he said. “It is critically important that the

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nly 50 per cent of Penrith women are receiving regular cervical cancer screenings (pap test) with experts encouraging more women to get the test done. One of the doctors at Family Planning Penrith, Margaret Stellingwerff, said the low number of women receiving the test is concerning. “It’s such an important test because women that are regularly screened are very unlikely to develop cervical cancer,” she said.

“It picks up very early changes on the cervix that might lead to cancer – it’s a fantastic test.” Last year Family Planning NSW Penrith provided 4,403 occasions of clinical service to 2,133 clients, including 808 pap tests. Ms Stellingwerff said more often than not, women usually cope really well during the test. “Consider having it done – it’s a worthwhile appointment to make and your local doctor can help you or you can visit us,” she said. Make an appointment for a pap test by calling 4749 0500.

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Talented trio are at the top of the class Hands-on approach works best: Local award winners celebrated for high achievements at TAFE DALE DRINKWATER

enrith’s talented TAFE trio have scored top gongs at the Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Student Excellence Awards last month. Rebeccah Peters, Matt Koots and Rihanon McFarlane were honoured at the ceremony in May, that cemented them as some of western Sydney’s highest achievers. Institute Director Robin Shreeve said TAFE is proud of the hard work and dedication of each of the Student Excellence Award winners. “Through TAFE studies their futures have been shaped and they are making valuable contributions to their workplaces and the workforce,” he said. “We are proud of their achievements and are proud of the part we have played in shaping their futures.” Ms Peters from South Penrith studied a Diploma of Interior Design at Nepean College and took home the Student of the Year Arts, Design and Media Award. Her passion for design, building and architecture drew her to the course, and she exceeded all expectations and delivered briefs of an industry standard from

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TAFE triumph: Rebeccah Peters, Matt Koots and Rihanon McFarlane the very beginning. “I have found that working in the industry and studying at the same time have worked hand in hand,” she said. She is now working part-time as an interior designer while she completes her Advanced Diploma. Cranebrook resident Mr Koots studied a Certificate III in Engineering and Technical at Mt Druitt College, and scored Student of the Year in Manufacturing and Engineering.

Since learning to arc weld at nineyears-old, Mr Koots was an engineer in the making, and managed to complete a certificate and commence a diploma during his apprenticeship term. “I originally had plans to study engineering at university, but with my life long love of pulling apart anything mechanical and my father’s trade background, I decided to go with the hands-on approach first,” he said. Ms McFarlane, a Glenmore Park local,

won the Apprentice of the Year for Hairdressing and Beauty through her Certificate III in Hairdressing studies at the Nepean College. “Hairdressing has been a passion of mine from a young age and I love learning different techniques,” she said. Ms McFarlane was commended for her high ethical standards that inspired teachers and students alike, and exceeding her teachers’ expectations, producing work of an exceptional standard.

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Community

Locals urged to roll up their sleeves Police officers kick off winter blood donations as Red Cross fears supplies will drop during colder months JADE ALIPRANDI

uperintendents across four police Local Area Commands (LAC) came together at Nepean Donor Centre last week to donate blood as part of the Emergency Services Challenge for 2016. Superintendents Greg Peters from St Marys LAC, Brett McFadden from Penrith LAC, Darryl Jobson from Blue Mountains LAC and Steve Egginton from Hawkesbury LAC all donated blood last Wednesday, June 1, ahead of an expected shortfall in blood donors throughout the winter months. Superintendent Peters from St Marys LAC said donating blood is a worthwhile cause. “I donate blood regularly, having donated over 100 times, because I think it is really important to do, especially when one donation can potentially save three lives,” he said. “People, whether they are emergency services personnel or members of the public, should definitely do it – it doesn’t take long and the staff at the centres are fantastic.” Senior Constable Luke Warburton from Blue Mountains LAC, who was shot

Superintendent Greg Peters from St Marys LAC with Senior Constable Luke Warburton from Blue Mountains LAC. Photo: Melinda Jane

Community

Heritage status for famous bridge Penrith’s Victoria Bridge, which is one of Australia’s oldest metal bridges, has been given state heritage status and protection, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres and Heritage Minister Mark Speakman announced this week. The bridge was listed on the State Heritage Register for its link to opening the

earlier this year at Nepean Hospital and sustained very heavy blood loss, was also at the centre to support the men during their donations. Blood Service spokesperson, Brenda Armstrong, said the hope is for emergency service personnel to inspire others to donate. “Winter is always a difficult time for blood donations because you need to be feeling 100 per cent well to donate,” she said. “We’re concerned the flu season combined with the long weekend, when many donors are away, could result in a drop in donations. “Patients fighting cancer, infections and blood diseases are relying on donated blood to keep them healthy throughout winter.” The Emergency Services Challenge finishes on Wednesday, August 31, and is part of the Blood Service’s Red25 program, a unique giving program uniting with groups and organisations around Australia to save lives through blood donation. To donate, call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au to book a time that is convenient to you. Nepean Donor Centre is located at Unit 9, 69 York Road, Jamisontown.

railway network to Western NSW in 1867, design, social significance, rarity and connection to the bridge’s engineer and designer John Whitton. The bridge is recognised in the Penrith, Blue Mountains and Sydney areas and more widely among railway and bridge enthusiasts and historians.

Family wants to say a proper goodbye to their little girl JADE ALIPRANDI

fter losing her baby girl in April this year, Jamisontown resident Megan Dunlop is hoping a fundraiser will give her the opportunity to purchase her daughter a final resting place. Ms Dunlop brought Destiny Pearl Wise into the world on April 15, 2016. She was alive for just 18-and-a-half hours before she passed away due to Hydrops – where the fetus is characterised by an accumulation of fluid. Ms Dunlop and her partner, Craig, now want to say a proper goodbye to their baby girl. Not only are they raising funds for their daughter’s funeral but they are also hoping to raise money to donate to Bears of Hope, a pregnancy and infant loss organisation that provides support to families and also gifts them a bear with another child’s name on it who has also passed away. “We do feel very strongly about wanting to donate to Bears of Hope as the support they have given us has been so amazing and they help so many other families,” Ms Dunlop said. The couple may never get the answers as to why the Hydrops formed as after 18 tests carried out on Destiny, Ms Dunlop and the placenta, 16 have returned with a clear result with the pair still awaiting

Temporary lane closure on the Great Western Highway, Claremont Meadows from Tuesday 14 June Roads and Maritime Services is continuing to deliver this important project as part of the $70 million upgrade of Werrington Arterial Road. Work will be carried out to upgrade the Great Western Highway and Gipps Street intersection. This work requires a temporary closure of one eastbound lane on the Great Western Highway for around 400 metres near the intersection with Gipps Street. Night work to install concrete barriers will take place on Tuesday 14 June 2016 from 9pm to 5am, weather permitting. One eastbound lane will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 15 June to Monday 1 August 2016, weather permitting. Two eastbound lanes will remain open to traffic and the right hand turn lane into Gipps Street form the Great Western Highway will not be affected. A00308

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Megan Dunlop and her family two, very rare, test results. “The doctors have said sometimes it does just happen and we may not ever receive an answer as to why,” Ms Dunlop said. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 13, at King Henry’s Court at 74 Henry Street, Penrith. It’s $60 per ticket and includes a three course meal and a trivia night. Send an email to destinypearlfundraiser@hotmail.com to book your place. A GoFundMe Page has also been set up under ‘Destiny Pearl Wise’.

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Council

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enrith Council has given away thousands of trees and shrubs to local families in a bid to help make the city cooler and more liveable for our growing population. The work is being done as part of the One Tree Per Child program, developed by former Australian of the Year Jon Dee and Olivia Newton-John, co-founders of National Tree Day. Children at Emu Plains Kids Place were some of the first in the area to receive their trees and shrubs last month.

“The aim of One Tree Per Child is to enable as many children as possible to plant a tree and to see it grow in their town or city,” Mr Dee said. Selected Council-run child care centres in the area are involved in the pilot program, and have received trees to plant in their grounds for their children. Their families have also received seedlings to take home, and their children will be engaged with lessons and activities linked to the child care curriculum. “When young children get out, get their hands in the earth, and plant trees, Penrith benefits from that,” Ms NewtonJohn said.

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Community

New facility will be a hub of excitement in Jordan Springs

Local dog groomer hopes to claim another big prize

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Council

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errington County Pawz and Relax Pet Spa Owner, Carissa Moffat, will compete in just her second dog grooming competition next weekend after being a groomer for almost eight years. Competing in the upcoming AusGroom competition, Ms Moffat won her first award in 2014 during her first competition for turning her standard poodle into popular children’s character ‘Shaun the Sheep’. “I’m a bit nervous about the upcoming competition as it’s not as creative as my last one,” Ms Moffat told the Weekender. The Werrington County local will compete in three categories – ‘Salon Freestyle’, ‘Purebred Scissor Class’ and ‘Poodle’. With a more refined set of standards to adhere to, Ms Moffat said she is looking forward to the challenge. “Creativity does come more easily to me despite people saying it would be a lot harder than standard regulations, but I’ll see how I go; I’m up for the challenge,” she said. Having started out as a vet nurse, Ms Moffat has run her dog grooming business for the past seven years and said she can’t imagine doing anything else.

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esigned by the community, for the community, the new Jordan Springs Community Resource Hub has now been approved by Council. Construction is expected to commence later this year, and when completed will equip Jordan Springs with a state-of-the art facility to bring together local business and community groups. Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown, said the new addition to Jordan Springs will be a great asset to the community. “The proposed Jordan Springs

Community Resource Hub will be highly welcomed as a space for everybody to come together to connect, learn and grow,” she said. The hub is a joint initiative between Penrith Council and Lendlease, to provide locals with the opportunity to access greater services from a range of training, health and recreational groups. The hub will have meeting, IT and multipurpose rooms, a kitchen, and a 120-seat community hall. General Manager for Lendlease Communities in NSW/ACT, Arthur Ilias, said Lendlease is looking forward to delivering the hub.

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epean Hospital and Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District staff have collected hundreds of bras to donate to the Uplift Project. The project aims to provide new and second-hand bras to women in disadvantaged communities, where it is often unattainable or not affordable to purchase them. Nepean Hospital Operations Nurse Manager, Zena Wilson, said she has been overwhelmed by the response from staff to the annual collection at the hospital. “We’ve got over 200 bras that have been donated by staff,” she said. “We do this every year and people are

just so generous at Nepean Hospital; they give, give and give to the community.” The health implications of not wearing a bra can include infections or abscesses that form between the breast and chest wall, with bras allowing air circulation, controlled breast swing and also allow nursing mums to have a dry shirt. Since 2005, Uplift has sent over one million bras to Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Philippines among other countries. “There are lots of women that get really sore or experience a lot of back pain without a bra and our donation will help them in many ways,” Ms Wilson said. For information about the Uplift Project, visit www.upliftbras.org.

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hether you work from home or in a more traditional workplace, there are distractions everywhere. Some of those distractions are unrelated to work – chatting with co-workers about your weekend, losing yourself on social media, etc. But other distractions can be work tasks that you know you really shouldn’t be spending your time on. When most of us started out in business, we wore many hats. But if you were smart, you soon realised that you couldn’t progress your business if you were trying to do everything. It is important to focus on what you’re good at and let others do the rest. Accept your weaknesses so that you can leverage your strengths. That is, let someone else do what you cannot, so that you can focus your time, abilities and resources on what you do best. Being focused can also have a lot to do with your physical environment. Some people work well at a desk with no one else around. Others need the stimulus of other people and an environment where ideas can be bounced

off others. And other people need a variety of workspaces to stimulate ideas and their most productive work. Although this might seem like the antithesis of being focused, sometimes breaking the routine and letting your mind wander can be what your brain needs. Allow yourself to become an occasional daydreamer, as you may just find that it sparks creative ideas and innovations you would not think of in the course of your usual day. This also gives your brain a break from trying to stay constantly focused, and you are more likely to be able to re-focus on tasks at hand. This is a really great quote by Leo Babauta (Zen Habits): “Everything seems important. But when we step back and think about what matters most, what will make the most difference in the world and in our lives, we can see what we need to focus on, to make time for. We can’t step back unless we’re aware that we’re getting caught up in less important tasks.” Something to think about.

see business owners for advice on all different areas of operation but the real truth lies in the numbers. For the next couple of weeks I will be going through how to ‘know your numbers’, including ratios and other important parts of your financials. For now, let’s start with the key areas of financial analysis: Revenue: It is your business’ main source of cash. The quantity, quality and timing of revenues can determine long-term success. If a single customer generates a high percentage of your revenues, you could face financial difficulty if that customer decides to buy from somewhere else. No client should represent more than 10 per cent of your total revenues. Profits: If you can’t produce quality profits consistently, your business may not survive in the long run. A healthy gross profit margin allows you to absorb shocks to revenues or cost of goods sold without losing the ability to pay for ongoing expenses. Same too with operating expenses which determine your business’ ability to make a profit.

Operational efficiency: Operational efficiency measures how well you’re using the business’ resources. A lack of operational efficiency leads to smaller profits and weaker growth. Capital efficiency and solvency: This area is mainly of interest to lenders and investors. It includes the return investors are generating from your business and how much leverage you’re using to operate. Leverage should not exceed what is reasonable for your business. Liquidity: Addresses your ability to generate sufficient cash to cover cash expenses. Benchmarking and comparisons: It is important to determine if performance is aligned with appropriate benchmarks. The past three years of performance is sufficient. Looking at your past and present financial condition also helps you spot trends. Your direct competitors can also provide an important reality check. Having revenue growth of 10 per cent annually may sound good, but if competitors are growing at 25 per cent, it highlights underperformance. More on this topic next week.

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Beer was a hot discussion topic in Penrith in the 1970s. Inset: Newspaper coverage of the beer crisis In our June 12, 2015 edition of the Weekender, we recognised the long years of service by then Panthers Group CEO Warren Wilson, who was honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2015 Honours List. Two more men were also honoured among the 717 Australians, a local General Practitioner Dr Shiva Prakash and auditor Bruce Turner, who have both been working in the local community since 1971. ‘Ice’ was already an epidemic, and we spoke with a former ‘ice’ addict who was pleading for people to take charge to combat the drug that was slowly taking over the community. Former PM Tony Abbott cemented Lindsay’s importance as an economic corridor, and visited the region to convince our local businesses to strive to trade internationally. In our history section we looked back at when the Museum of Fire was a major power station. The Penrith Panthers set a new record when they hit 17,000 memberships. And as the temperature dropped for the winter months, Penrith played host to a battle between Melbourne and the Sydney Bears in the Australian Ice Hockey League.

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he almighty beer – an Aussie icon, a pastime and a man’s best friend. The State Government’s stance on alcohol consumption was vastly different in 1979 than it is today. Unlike today’s 1.30am lockouts and 3am last drinks in Sydney to crack down on violence, politics 35 years ago stood in defence of alcohol consumption. In July 1979, the government launched an investigation into what they called ‘the shrinking middy and schooner’. The probe came after allegations to one local newspaper that some clubs and hotels in western Sydney, including Penrith, were shortchanging customers by

selling small beers in odd shaped glasses. The Minister for Consumer affairs at the time, Mr Sid Enfield, assured the newspaper that he would look deeply into the increasingly shallow beverage. He found the issues around the shrinking middy and schooner was a result of a “mixed bag” of glasses and glass sizes across pubs, clubs and hotels after the introduction of the metric system two years earlier. The newspaper surveyed local hotels and found that one licensee said drinkers at the club thought they were saving money when they were charged less for their beers. However, to their surprise, they were actually being served their beer in smaller glasses. Patrons were being served 13oz (369ml)

beers they thought were schooners, and 9oz (255ml) beers that were labelled middies, losing 2oz (56ml) on a schooner and 1oz (28ml) on a middy. Barry McInerney from the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) said the only way Penrith beer drinkers could ensure their money’s worth of alcohol was by drinking beers at bars where AHA badged glasses were used. 20 years before the issue arose in western Sydney, the AHA glasses begun to be labelled to ensure customers were getting the correct amount of liquor and so publicans could not be prosecuted. Mr McInerney said anyone walking into a pub and buying beer in a plain glass was running the risk of not getting their money’s worth of beer.

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f you look hard enough you can see the similarities between Panthers coach Anthony Griffin and country music crooner Kenny Rogers. And this week Griffin very much became ‘The Gambler’ when he dumped halfback Jamie Soward to reserve grade, naming Bryce Cartwright and teenager Nathan Cleary in the halves for this Sunday’s game against Manly at Brookvale Oval. Ironically, the ‘spine’ (1, 6, 7 and 9) that fans craved to see on the field so much over the past two years is fully available for selection this weekend, but only 50 per cent of them will be playing first grade. Even then, Peter Wallace is out of his favoured position, leaving Matt Moylan as the only survivor of the preferred spine. Nobody can question the intent of

Griffin’s decisions in the past two weeks. He clearly believes that James Segeyaro and Soward need time in reserve grade to fix whatever issues he feels can’t be addressed while maintaining their spots in the top grade. But with the finals still a very real possibility for the Panthers this year, it is an almighty gamble by the quietly-spoken leader of the club. Soward’s form may have been inconsistent at times this season, but his kicking game and experience can win you matches. He’s been forced to play with five separate halves partners and is now the fall guy for Penrith’s recent losses. Griffin’s solution is to move Cartwright, who is still finding his way in the NRL, to five-eighth while 18-year-old Cleary will partner him at halfback. The Panthers simply must beat Manly on Sunday and while the Sea Eagles will struggle to field a decent side after being decimated by injury, the fact that Penrith will start with one of the most inexperi-

enced halves combinations in the NRL is enough to give the home side a sniff. The Panthers are at risk of becoming the under-achievers of the NRL this year. On paper, they should be a premiership threat. Their last two games however have exposed significant vulnerabilities in the side’s attack, structure and defence particularly on the left hand side of the field. Losing to Melbourne at AAMI Park is nothing to be ashamed of but the Panthers seemed to offer little resistance to Melbourne’s game plan of tearing through Penrith’s middle. Starting props Sam McKendry and Reagan Campbell-Gillard struggled to make 100 metres between them, with Trent Merrin the only forward who really stood up for Penrith, clocking up 149 metres from 17 runs during his 68 minutes on the field. McKendry is missing from this weekend’s team line-up due to a suspension for a shoulder charge late in the game.

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Leilani Latu and Reagan CampbellGillard will start up front while Moses Leota makes his first grade debut off the interchange bench. Griffin has rolled the dice, and on Sunday afternoon we’ll find out if his numbers come up. If they don’t, we could be kissing goodbye to the prospects of finals football in season 2016. Tip: Panthers by 8.

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PANTHER RUMBLINGS with the Masked Panther

TOXIC RELATIONSHIP » Club insiders have described to me

the relationship between Panthers coach Anthony Griffin and unwanted hooker James Segeyaro as “toxic”. Segeyaro has again been left out of the first grade side for this Sunday’s game against Manly, and was a late withdrawal from reserve grade last weekend due to a groin strain. When asked about his relationship with Griffin by Seven News, Segeyaro cheekily said: “He’s good at home. He cooks, I wash up”. Segeyaro appears uninterested to address his issues at Penrith in a professional manner, and it would appear certain he won’t be back in first grade and could be gone from the NRL by the end of the month.

» Sam McKendry will miss this Sunday’s

game against Manly and the upcoming match against South Sydney after being suspended for a shoulder charge following last week’s game against Melbourne. McKendry took the early guilty plea, unwilling to risk a three game suspension by fighting the charge at the judiciary. The incident involving a hit on Cameron Munster happened in the 78th minute of the game. While the prop forward’s suspension is disappointing, Panthers fans and officials were left scratching their heads after Marika Koroibete wasn’t penalised or charged following a clear shoulder charge on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in the same game. The NRL’s inconsistency has reared its head again.

» The Panthers Shop is back where it

belongs – in the foyer of the Leagues Club (pictured). The relocation was completed last weekend, ending a ridiculous, poorly thought out scenario that had the merchandise store hidden away out of sight. New Chairman Dave O’Neill and club CEO Brian Fletcher were determined to move the shop back into the public’s view and have now got their wish. Picture thanks to Penrith Panthers.

» Expect the Panthers to finally an-

nounce the signing of Cowboys and New South Wales forward James Tamou at

some point in the next week. The deal has been done, but a few formalities are being sorted out.

» Former Panthers coach Ivan Cleary

and his wife Bec, who works at Property Central in Penrith, travelled to AAMI Park in Melbourne to watch their son Nathan make his first grade debut. It would have been a bittersweet feeling for Ivan, who was obviously extremely proud of his son but remains somewhat disappointed with his sacking by the Panthers at the end of last year.

» Panthers boss Phil Gould has de-

activated his Twitter account after a “whoops” moment last weekend. In what was clearly intended to be a private direct message to another Twitter user, Gould accidently posted to his public timeline

the suggestion that the Roosters recently failed in a bid to sign Mitchell Moses from the Wests Tigers. The tweet was deleted quickly, and Gus has obviously given himself a social media ban.

» Penrith 2003 premiership winner Joe

Galuvao is feeling the love from the club at the moment. Earlier this week he visited the new Panthers Rugby League Academy for a guided tour, and he’s also scored an invite to the very exclusive 50th anniversary dinner being held later this month.

» We know newspapers aren’t as fast as

the digital age, but surely The Sunday Telegraph could update the logo it uses for the Panthers. The publication is still printing a logo that hasn’t been used for three seasons. New Zealand’s Sky Sports

also uses the old Panthers logo in its opener.

» More recruitment rumours out of Eng-

land this week with suggestions that the Panthers are keen on Leeds Rhinos fullback Zak Hardaker. 24-year-old Hardaker has played more than 150 games in the Super League and is apparently keen to test his abilities down under.

» The Sea Eagles are desperately trying

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t’s been a rollercoaster past few months for new Panthers recruit Chris Grevsmuhl, who says he’s happy to have found a new home at Penrith after an ugly fallout at South Sydney. Late last year the 23-year-old future Queensland Origin star agreed to a deal to leave the Rabbitohs and join the Panthers for the 2017 season. However things between Grevsmuhl and Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire turned nasty last month, resulting in the promising second-rower to ask for an immediate release to join Penrith. Fortunately for Grevsmuhl, Rabbitohs officials didn’t stand in his way and he was able to join his new teammates six months earlier than originally planned. “The plan wasn’t to leave Souths early, I was enjoying my football where I was at,” Grevsmuhl told Extra Time. “Then, before it came out in the media, things started

to blow up [at Souths]. I believe I made the right decision for myself, my family and my partner to look elsewhere. I just wasn’t enjoying it, and it was impacting on my life and everything.” Grevsmuhl arrived at Penrith before the club’s Round 12 bye and made his Panthers debut during last Saturday night’s loss to the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park. After enjoying an excellent debut season at South Sydney last year, which resulted in him winning the club’s Rookie of the Year Award, Grevsmuhl revealed he decided to make the move out west because of Penrith’s bright future under coach Anthony Griffin. “I have a heap of mates at the Broncos who were trained by Hook and I felt like I already knew him,” he said. “Hook’s a great coach and he’s done some wonderful things with the teams he’s had in the past.” It also hasn’t taken long for the 2015 Indigenous All Star to get ‘chummy’ with his new teammates, who have all welcomed Grevsmuhl with open arms. “Big Trent Merrin, him and I have hit it off like a house on fire. We all hang out together, it’s like a big family,” he said.

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anthers captain Matt Moylan believes Anthony Griffin’s tough love strategy of dropping star players and changing the make-up of the team each week shouldn’t have an effect on the side’s cohesion. Experienced five-eighth Jamie Soward was the latest big name to get cut this week following hooker James Segeyaro’s demotion last round. The high profile pair haven’t been the only star causalities of Griffin’s axe this season with Tyrone Peachey, Jeremy Latimore, Sam McKendry and Elijah Taylor all having stints in reserve grade. Griffin’s tough love approach of dropping players is refreshing and is a way of

igniting players who should be performing better than they are. Moylan said the chopping and changing of the first grade line-up each game cannot be used as an excuse. “We train as a big squad for most of the time anyway, so we can’t use that as an excuse,” he told Extra Time. “I think everyone that comes in has brought energy and enthusiasm, and I think they’ve stepped into their role very well.” The Panthers fullback made special mention of recent debutant Nathan Cleary, who came into the side during last week’s loss to the Storm in Melbourne. Moylan was impressed with the way the 18-year-old handled his NRL debut. “Nathan, on the weekend, was impressive in his first game and took a lot of control out there, which was good to see from a young half,” he said.

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Panthers captain Matt Moylan says a win over Manly this weekend is vital “I’ve seen Nathan play over the last couple of years in the Under 20’s plus he came up and did a bit of training with us (NRL squad) earlier in the year. I saw what he was capable of, so it was of no surprise to me when I got told he was playing.” With Soward dropped for this Sunday afternoon’s must win game against a depleted Manly Sea Eagles, young Cleary

will once again steer the ship but this time with a new half beside him in regular backrower Bryce Cartwright. Moylan said a victory against the Sea Eagles this weekend is vital. “I think it’s a very important game for us as a club, we’ve lost back to back games and we’re sitting on the fringe of the top eight,” he said.

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It was a tough night in Melbourne last weekend but it was fantastic to see Nathan Cleary make his NRL debut. At just 18 years of age Nathan is now a member of the full time Panthers NRL squad and will play a key role in the remainder of our 2016 season. This is quite an achievement for the young man. Nathan is yet another success story emerging from our junior development pathways. He first entered the Panthers Playmakers Academy in 2011, progressed through the junior grades at the club and forced his way into the premiership-winning NYC side last season. Panthers fans should be delighted to know Nathan has committed himself to the Panthers until at least the end of the 2019 season – so the best is yet to come! If you’ve visited Panthers Leagues Club recently you will have noticed the Panther Shop has relocated back to the

main foyer. It’s impossible to miss the giant Matt Moylan and Bryce Cartwright on the wall! The new setup makes it even easier to get your hands on your favourite Panthers merchandise and we’ve sweetened the deal with some great in-store specials. Finally I want to acknowledge the hard work of Brad Waugh and his dedicated team at Panthers on the Prowl. For those of you who don’t know, Panthers on the Prowl is the full time community arm of Panthers. They run a number of regular programs and initiatives for people across the Penrith region and recently launched a new mentor program working with local youth. Despite the program still having two months to run, there have already been extraordinary outcomes for those taking part. Stay tuned as when the program wraps up, we will bring you some special insights on the Panthers website. Corey Payne, Panther 33102

The Property Central office was absolutely buzzing after hearing the news of Nathan Cleary making his first grade debut. Bec Cleary certainly kept that little piece of news quiet and may explain why she was not seen in the office all week. Although it was a tough first-up assignment for Nathan, up against a well oiled machine in the Melbourne Storm, it is an outstanding achievement for Nathan to be selected at such a young age and also an incredibly proud moment for his family. The Property Central team are proud rugby league supporters, with a mixture of personalities and opinions. We have ex-first grade referee Phil Haines whose opinion on rugby league holds no weight whatsoever! Lee Waterhouse thinks he knows a bit about the game because of his famous brother Trent Waterhouse. Paul Wallace is totally off the Panthers and Gus Gould after being cut while trying out for the Penrith

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he word ‘scandal’ is no stranger in the world of rugby league. Almost since its beginnings in 1908, the state’s number one sport has had its fair share of player behaviour issues, dramas with drugs and of course internal wars that tore friendships to shreds. But rugby league is Australian sport’s greatest survivor. Knock it down, and it manages to come back bigger and better than ever – as shown by last week’s record television audience for State of Origin. However, allegations that surfaced last week in relation to potential match fixing, combined with the recent salary cap scandal at Parramatta, not only threaten the integrity of the core rugby league product, but prove that the game needs more transparency if it is to survive and grow in the longterm. The NRL cannot simply be reactive; it cannot bury its head in the sand and finger point, while hoping the problem goes away and the game again

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survives another challenge. The code’s governing body must be proactive, and must implement a range of measures that improve the game’s transparency. For me, it starts with all player pay packets being public knowledge, and re-working the rules in relation to third party agreements. Given the rugby league media tends to report

p l a y e r wages anyway (obtained from a variety of sources), it’d simply make sense if fans knew what each player was earning, improving the game’s transparency in relation to the salary cap and helping fans understand the facts and figures that make up their squad.

While questions about privacy would be raised, many sports internationally make player wages available publicly, and the A-League is said to be considering such a move in the near future. While there will always be a way to ‘beat the

s y s t e m ’, ensuring player wages are made public puts the onus back on the players and player managers, along with the clubs and the NRL, to ensure everything is operating above board. The NRL must also review its partnership with gambling organisations, particularly in the wake of the match fixing allegations. On May 13, the NRL announced it had

reached an agreement that would see Sportsbet become the code’s official wagering partner until 2020. Why does rugby league need an ‘official wagering partner’? If anything, the NRL should be distancing itself as far as possible from gambling organisations and putting in place an individual or team to ensure the gap between the code itself and gambling organisations remains wide. Unlike horse racing, rugby league doesn’t exist purely because of the gambling aspect. However, because gambling on footy will only grow whether there’s official partnerships or not, the game also needs to look at improving the transparency of team lists and game structures. As it stands, clubs are forced to name team lists on Tuesday afternoons – sometimes six days before the game in question kicks off – but don’t have to confirm the team actually taking the field until an hour before the match begins. There’s no rules surrounding the changing of teams from Tuesday to match day – clubs can change their entire 17 players if they so wish. It’s clear that a few heads need to come together at the NRL to work out a better system. Scandals will never disappear from the rugby league landscape. But fans have always found solace in the 80 minute game involving their club on the weekend, where all troubles can be put aside and the focus can be on the game in front of them. However, when that 80 minutes has its integrity questioned, we have a problem. The NRL needs to get ahead of this.

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James Fisher-Harris and Nathan Cleary have signed upgraded deals to remain with the Panthers until at least the end of the 2019 season. The duo were already contracted until the end of 2018 but last week agreed to improved terms in return for an additional year on their respective deals. Fisher-Harris, 20, relocated from his native New Zealand to join the Panthers in 2013. He has represented the Junior Kiwis, was a member of the club’s premiershipwinning NYC side last season and made his NRL debut in round one this year.

“Despite the fact James has only played a handful of NRL matches, we are extremely confident in his potential and have invested in his long-term future with this deal,” Panthers Executive General Manager Rugby League, Phil Gould said. “I have no doubt this young man will be an integral part of our NRL team and a regular member of the New Zealand Test squad in years to come. “He is just the latest example of a player graduating from our junior representative program into a premiership-winning NYC team and then into the NRL squad.” Cleary, 18, also progressed through the

junior grades at the Panthers and played alongside Fisher-Harris to claim the 2015 Holden Cup Premiership. He made his first grade debut against the Storm last weekend. “Nathan is an outstanding young man who first entered our Playmakers Academy back in 2011,” Gould said. “He has come through the junior representative program and achieved tremendous personal honours through captaining the Australian Schoolboys and playing for the Junior Kangaroos.” Nathan is the son of former Panthers coach, Ivan Cleary.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 10 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Michael Jackson – The Legacy Tour Venue: Evan Theatre $56.65, 8pm 4720 5555 Drew McAlister Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $20, 8pm 9677 4916 No Troubles Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Triple Shot FM Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Ants Duo Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Former Suspects Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 Smokin’ Willies Venue: Oriental Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Geoff Power Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375

Peace Train – Another Saturday Night Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $45, 8pm 9677 4916 The Frocks Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Old School Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Jack Horner Venue: Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4773 8888 Todd Mckenney Sings Peter Allen Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $55, 8pm 9830 0600 Amy Winehouse Experience Venue: Rooty Hill RSL – Fred Chubb Lounge Free entry, 8.30pm 9625 5500

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SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Australian Dreams – Vijay Yesudas and Team live in Concert Venue: Evan Theatre $26.60-$46.40, 7pm 4720 5555 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Australian Trilogy Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 8pm 9677 7777 Jed Zarb Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Dwayne Elix Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Panthers June Long Weekend Carnival Venue: Panthers Penrith $5 per ride or $30 wristband

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Eurogliders Venue: Rooty Hill RSL $25, 8pm 9677 4916

The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Peppermint Jam Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Marty’s Place Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 A Girls A Gun Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Shaz Duo Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm

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4731 3881 Christie Lamb Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 Rose Carleo Venue: Oriental Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Bob Gillespie Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment

Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers Tribute Show Venue: Evan Theatre $58.15, 8pm 4720 5555 The Moon’s A Balloon Venue: The Joan $18-$22, 10am and 12.30pm 4723 7600 M7 Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Paper Hearts Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Blackwater Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Rough Stock Band Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Jed Zarb Venue: Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Unleashed Venue: The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 2119 Cath & Him Venue: Winmalee Tavern Free entry, 8pm 4754 2172

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SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Clive Hay Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 2pm 1800 061 991 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Frankie J Holden and Michelle Pettigrew Venue: Evan Theatre Members-free, Visitors$26.60, 2.30pm 4720 5555

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GIVEAWAY

Nudie gets us excited about water

hen the weather gets colder and skies turn grey, it’s easy to forget that hydration is just as important as ever! We know it can be tricky to get your recommended eight glasses of water a day, which is why we are so excited to see that the creators of good at Nudie have done it again, and have given water a refreshing (and delicious) makeover! Introducing Nudie water, inspired by the jugs of water infused with fruit you may find at your local cafe (or all over your Instagram feed). Nudie water is made using water and a splash of fruit (or veggie) juice… and nothing else! You won’t find any added sugar or nasties like preservatives, concentrates or artificial flavours. Nudie water comes in three delicious flavours – raspberry, orange and lemon, and cucumber, lemon and mint. It’s available from Woolworths (in the chilled section), IGA’s, cafes and corner stores for just $2.49. Give it a try today! To celebrate the launch of Nudie water the Weekender is giving away four Nudie water prize packs. The grand prize is a month’s supply of Nudie water plus some great Nudie goodies including a towel, canvas bag, drink bottle, swimming cap and plushie, and three runners up will win a box of Nudie water. For your chance to win, email the code word ‘NUDIE’ to competitions@westernweekender. com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, June 15. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/16/00054. Terms and conditions at www. westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

DOG & CAT ADOPTIONS

Tyson: Large Male American Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix. I am a very loving dog and despite my size will want to sit in your lap and curl up next to you in bed. My FAVOURITE thing to do ever is to smother you with kisses and cuddles, but I’m sure you won’t mind that!! PetRescue ID: 457677 Spelman: Female British Shorthair Mix. I’m a cute little princess, looking for my forever home. I’m cuddly and loving and would love to curl up near the ﬁre with you this winter. I also have a short coat which makes grooming easy and I will not require regular brushing. PetRescue ID: 415972

Rupert: Large Male American Staffordshire Terrier x Mastiff Mix. Ru is an incredible affectionate, cuddly youngster with a passion for belly rubs and ear scritches! Having been around people from a young age he adores his human companions and has no fear of strangers or new places. Ru has been well socialised and would love to accompany his new owner on adventures to the park, dog beach or anywhere really! PetRescue ID: 460292 Finch: Male British Shorthair Mix. My siblings and I are still on the hunt for the puuuuurfect family. I have a short coat which makes grooming easy and I will not require regular brushing like my long haired counterparts. I’m excellent at using my kitty litter and have met both cats and dogs and love both, though a large dog might take some getting used to! PetRescue ID: 415971

If you have any further enquiries please don't hesitate to email sydneyfoxrescue@gmail.com www.sydneyfoxrescue.com Pet rescue: www.petrescue.com.au/groups/10730

Please note no permit is required to own a dingo or dingo hybrid in NSW at the present time. All our rescues come to their new homes desexed, vaccination and microchipped as well as treated for fleas, mites, worms and ticks.

WINE LIST

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t’s a safe bet that the last thing Dutch seafaring explorer and merchant trader Abel Tasman would have thought as he swept down the west coast of Tasmania in his little exploration vessel Heemskerk in 1642, was that one day a wine would be made on that seemingly inhospitable land and be named after he and his ship. Nor that in fact the foul winds that frustrated him in his quest to put foot ashore here, would become so integral to Tasmania’s climate that its vineyards would thrive here to produce many of Australia’s premier cool climate wines. One name that pays homage to Tasman is Heemskerk Wines, 25km north-east of Hobart, one of the most southerly cool-climate grape-producers in Australia. And their just-recently released 2011 Abel’s Tempest Tasmania Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a drop you’ll find is up there with the very best of Aussie bubblies, and an ideal drop when the call is for a rewarding celebratory sparkler. Interestingly this one came from a vintage that began with poor fruit set due to severe spring frosts, some cold spells in January, and then a rewarding Indian Summer of glorious autumn days that resulted in the best of fruit for making sparkling wine. Pay $32 for this great drop for special, or any-time, celebrations. One to note: The Hunter Valley’s Andrew Margan used fruit off some of the oldest Verdelho vines in Australia in his excellent-value 2015 Verdelho that’s a steal at just $20 a bottle (pictured). A buy-now-drink-now drop to enjoy young and fresh, it’s fruitiness makes for a marvellous match with spicy Thai and Malaysian dishes.

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OUT NOW WON T UO GAME

DVD Zoolander 2

Rated M // KATE REID Get your Blue Steel ready because ‘Zoolander 2’ is out now on DVD and Blu-ray. After 15 years all the favourites are back but things have taken a turn for the worse. Celebrities are being assassinated while posing with Derek Zoolander’s signature Blue Steel look. To assist in their murder investigations, Interpol decides to recruit Derek (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) to infiltrate the high fashion world and help put a stop to the killings. But with their rival Jacobim Mugatu (Will Ferrell) free and out for revenge, it won’t be an easy task. ‘Zoolander 2’ is a star studded affair with a cast list that includes Ben

Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penelope Cruz, Fred Armisen and an almost unrecognisable Kristen Wiig. The film also features a long list of cameo appearances including rapper and self-confessed fashion icon Kanye West, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and mega pop star Justin Bieber. It’s been a long time between drinks for fans of ‘Zoolander’ which has become a classic comedy hit. Unfortunately reviews for this latest ‘Zoolander’ offering haven’t been kind, so soak up all the Blue Steel poses while you can because it’s unlikely there’ll be a third installment. If you’re yet to see ‘Zoolander 2’ be sure to grab your copy now!

CINEMA Now You See Me 2 Rated M // KATE REID

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Rated M • Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4 // KATE REID Before the new film ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ hits the big screen, experience all the fun of the crime fighting foursome with the new game release ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan’. This original story by IDW Comic’s author Tom Waltz sees Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo battle through the streets, and sewers, of New York as they attempt to bring down Shredder and Krang’s evil organisation. Gamers can get their own turtle team together with four player online co-op mode to take on fan favourite enemies including Rocksteady and Bebop. Get in on the action now with this game that will have you using ‘turtle power’ to save Manhattan.

The four horsemen are back in the sequel to the 2013 smash hit flick ‘Now You See Me’. Led by the charismatic Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), the talented illusionists are at the height of fame and travelling around the world with their mind-bending

magic show. Set one year after they outwitted the FBI, the team are forced by tech magnate Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) to pull off an impossible heist. In an attempt to reveal his unethical practices, the four horsemen create a comeback performance to expose Mabry and clear their names. As far as casts go ‘Now You See Me 2’ is pretty impressive, with Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Daniel Radcliffe, Dave Franco, Michael Caine,

Morgan Freeman and Lizzy Caplan on the list. As with the Ocean’s franchise ‘Now You See Me 2’ is a humorous caper style film that relies heavily on the charm of its all-star cast. If you enjoy a fun thriller that offers a laugh then catch ‘Now You See Me 2’ in cinemas now. ‘Now You See Me 2’ is currently showing at Hoyts Penrith. For more information and session times, visit www. hoyts.com.au.

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Ê Pardon the pun but the new series of ‘Struggle Street’ is struggling to get off the ground. Maribyrnong Council in west Melbourne has become the latest council to reject a filming application for the controversial SBS doco-series. Filming permits have already been knocked back by Hume and Brimbank councils to shoot parts of the series in Broadmeadows and Sunshine in Victoria while Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have both snubbed the series filming in Brisbane. Ê You may have noticed comedian Chris Taylor missing from the new series ‘The Chaser’s Election Desk’ last night, after he decided to continue to remain behind the scenes and write comedy scripts for the ABC. Julian Morrow, Chas Licciardello, Craig Reucassel and Andrew Hansen all returned in what was a very funny episode. ‘The Chaser’s Election Desk’ airs on Wednesday nights on the ABC. Ê New US action drama ‘Rush Hour’ begins on 7flix at 8.30pm tonight, Thursday, June 9. Based on the classic Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker films from the 90s, ‘Rush Hour’ stars Justin Hires and John Foo as US and Hong Kong detectives, respectively. ‘Rush Hour’ only ran for 13

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS JUNE 26 FOX8 episodes before it was axed earlier this year in the US.

An eighth season is also said to be on the cards.

Ê Aussie actor Josh Lawson will play Paul Hogan in the new Channel Seven miniseries to air next year. Also cast is Ryan Corr as John ‘Strop’ Cornell, Justine Clarke as Noelene Hogan and Laura Gordon as Hogan’s wife Linda Kawalski. Filming is currently underway in Brisbane.

Ê Discovery Networks have announced reality series, ‘Say Yes To The Dress: Australia’ will be hosted by couture wedding gown designer, Adam Dixon. The local version goes behind the scenes at bridal salons where a team of specialists will help prospective brides find their perfect wedding dress. Described as ‘part fashion show, part bridal story, part family therapy’, the series will uncover the lengths these bridal consultants will go to in order to make each bride completely satisfied. TLC is currently looking for brave brides to take part via www.tlcchannel.com.au.

Ê Fans of hit teen series ‘Pretty Little Liars’ will be pleased to know that the new season will premiere on FOX8 on Sunday, June 26 at 7.30pm. Season seven will air four days after it screens in the US.

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Ê The State of Origin opener last Wednesday night was the most watched Origin game in history with a massive 2.7 million viewers tuning in. Not only was it the highest rating Origin of all-time but it was easily the highest rating program of the year as well. In Sydney alone it drew 1.19 million viewers. Unfortunately the game wasn’t one of the greatest on record with Queensland winning 6-4.

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ACROSS 20

1. The festive season 4. Israeli communal farm 8. Rectangular courtyard 11. TV serial melodrama, soap ... 13. Pass (law) 15. Display 17. Used to own 18. Traditional 20. Moreover 21. Oscar-winner, ... Witherspoon 24. Ran in neutral 27. Typist’s ailment (1,1,1) 28. Silently understood 30. Wage recipient 31. Large felines 33. Best-ever time 34. Deckhand 35. Portrait, ... Lisa 36. Military HQ 39. Movie locations 42. Criminal 44. Neither ... nor that 45. Lucifer 46. Material ﬂaps 48. Enticed 49. Irish author, ... Binchy 50. Paradise garden 52. Light comedy 54. Repressed, ... up 55. Indian prince 56. Submits 57. Bounders 60. Chief 62. Revised (text) 65. Holy place 67. Prelude 69. Very angry 70. Swarms 72. Weeder 73. Silly (remark) 75. Originate 77. From the menu, ... carte (1,2) 79. Compere 81. Short out 82. Valleys 84. Fate

Last week’s solutions 85. True-blue 86. Compass direction 87. Struggles against 88. Egyptian cobras DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4.

Bone photo (1-3) Major blood vessel Health spring Titanic actress, ... Winslet 5. Slay by guillotine 6. Panties 7. Fervour

8. Senior barristers (1,2) 9. About-face (1-4) 10. Supermarket section 12. Eagle’s home 14. Of sound 16. Fashionably oldfashioned 19. Horse relatives 22. Draws with acid 23. Flings 25. Cause hearing loss 26. Stage show, Billy ... The Musical 29. Collapsed (of economy) 32. Ball

35. Snail or oyster 37. Valuable quality 38. Joined (contest) 40. Alcoholic apple drink 41. Beatrice & Eugenie’s mother 42. Whim 43. Titled 44. Movement 47. Wailing spirit 51. Country 52. Appear on screen gradually (4,2) 53. Whichever 54. Braids

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Cancer support group Monday, June 20

The next meeting of the Nepean Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held from 6.30pm on Monday, June 20 at Nepean Hospital. Guest speaker, Professor Mohamad Khadra, will discuss the Nanoknife, a miracle treatment plus Dr Matt Winter will speak about informed consent. Visit www.prostatesupport.org.au.

Annual show returns

Panthers Exhibition Marquee Western Sydney’s largest Bridal Exhibition will be held on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19, at Panthers Exhibition Marquee. Over 130 exhibitors will be in the one location with bridal wear, fashion parades, cake displays, floral arrangements, cars, photographers and exquisite jewellery all happening over the weekend. Competitions will also be run across the weekend with a chance to win a $20,000 wedding. Entry is $18 per person. For more information, contact 0414 291 625 or visit www. penrithbridalexpo.com.au.

Knitters Parade Thursday, June 23

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting an Illawarra Machine Knitters Parade on Thursday, June 23 from 10.30am. Entry is $10 with all proceeds going towards Nepean Hospital. It will be held at St. Stephen’s Church in Penrith.

Sunday, June 26

The annual Penrith Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show will be held on Sunday, June 26 from 10am to 4pm at Penrith Panthers. The stall displays on the day offer participants a range of collector items including antique, vintage and modern dolls, toys and bears. The show features jewellery, teddy bears, handmade craft, doll houses, doll furniture, doll repairs, beads, patterns, candles, gem stones and supplies to make your own dolls and bears.

Free coffee and donut Wednesday, June 15

Sunset Station Singers Come and enjoy the music

The Sunset Station Singers (SSS), a group of Vietnam Veterans, are a self-funded group that sing at hospitals and events. The group perform on Monday nights from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Northern Room of the St Marys RSL Club. SSS are encouraging the public to come down and enjoy their music. Contact Graham on 0416 332 775.

Donut King is expecting to give away more than 60,000 cups of coffee to caffeine lovers across Australia on Barista’s Shout Day on Wednesday, June 15. Between 9am and 5pm, anyone who heads to a Donut King in Penrith or St Marys will receive a free small Royal Bean coffee and mini cinnamon donut from the barista. Donut King General Manager, Nicholas Brill, said Barista’s Shout Day is to thank customers for their ongoing support. “Barista’s Shout Day is our baristas’ way of celebrating our loyal customers and our delicious coffee,” he said. Over 50,000 cups of coffee were served up during last year’s Barista’s Shout Day, but this year a free donut is added in to sweeten the deal. There are several Donut King stores across Penrith and St Marys.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Rams are feeling mighty curious, as Mercury moves into your travel and learning zone. So it’s a wonderful week to shake off the physical and mental cobwebs and get passionate about an exciting new trip, an online project or a local community connection. You’ll feel emotionally vulnerable on the weekend, but don’t make things worse by being mysteriously moody and playing games. Instead, strive to differentiate between what is essential and what is superfluous.

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TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Is a friend or acquaintance leading you up the primrose path to Taurean trouble? Keep a sensible head on your sturdy bovine shoulders this week. If you sit back and let others make decisions, then you’ll just feel paralysed and powerless. The Moon and retrograde Mars urge you to be more self-sufficient in relationships. When it comes to joint financial matters, be extra cautious and conservative. Talk things over with a wide range of experts before you make a final decision.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

With Mercury moving into Gemini (where it joins the Sun and Venus) your innate curiosity and versatility are firing so keep your mind well stimulated this week. Catching up with an artistic or bohemian friend will also get your creative juices flowing. But – as the week progresses – there may be some confusion between relationship responsibilities and work issues. So make sure you maintain strict boundaries between what is personal and what is professional.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Are you looking for a new job or a promotion? Present yourself as someone who really stands out from the crowd. True inner confidence is the key. Friday should be fun as Venus vamps into your sign, and you turn the old Crab charisma up a notch. But then you may receive a reality-check on the weekend, involving your day-to-day work or future aspirations. Perhaps it’s time to get the balance right between dreams and reality?

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Cats are feeling stir-crazy! You’ll feel extra restless this week, as the planets activate your freedom-loving side. All types of exercise and outdoor activities are favoured as you channel energy into physical pursuits; go on a grand adventure; or connect with foreign friends from far away. Just make sure you nurture relationships with people who encourage your hopes and dreams for the future. But money matters are in a state of flux, so aim to be more financially independent.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

When it comes to a health issue or a domestic matter, don’t bury your head in the sand. No matter how difficult the reality is, it’s far better that you face it and then work out a sensible strategy. But a close relationship becomes very confusing on the weekend, when neither of you are sure where you stand. In order to sort things out, you’ll need to be practical, patient, compassionate and intuitive. As birthday great Paul McCartney sings “We can work it out …”

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The week starts with a bang as the planets highlight romantic shenanigans and falling in love fast! It’s also a fabulous time to explore fresh horizons with exciting and entrepreneurial foreign friends. A loved one may hit you with some surprise news that initially shocks you but (with subsequent reflection) you’ll find it’s just what’s needed to blast you out of your comfort zone. The weekend will be stressful though, as tricky aspects diminish your usually diplomatic touch.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Ricochet out of your usual routine! This week’s stars are super for shaking up a dull domestic routine, as you find creative ways to make daily chores much more satisfying and enjoyable. Researching an unusual topic is also favoured. But money matters look complicated on the weekend, when extra expenses surface or cracks appear in a financial arrangement. If you can’t sort things out personally, then find someone professional who can.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Friendships are where all the fun is this week, as you catch up with an old acquaintance or find a fabulous new friend. And, if you have a dilemma that’s worrying you, talk it over with a trusted mate. You’ll find a problem shared is a problem halved! As Paul McCartney sings, “I get by with a little help from my friends”. But – with Saturn squaring Neptune – expect a weekend of unsettling uncertainty. The less organised you are, the more confusing things will be.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Monday and Tuesday are fortunate for matters involving family, work, health or pets as a welcome surprise boosts your spirits. Love Planet Venus visits your relationship zone from Friday until July 12, which is good news for committed couples and impatient singles. You also have much to gain from sharing creative ideas with a compatible friend or colleague. Strive to be clear and careful in the way you communicate on the weekend.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Let the circus begin! Your bohemian side shines brightly on Monday and Tuesday, when the stars stimulate your endearingly eccentric side. Tap into the adventurous Aquarian you were born to be and have fun charming others without even trying. But are you labouring under the illusion that your bank balance is more buoyant than it actually is? There’s a danger you’ll be misled, so take extra care and make sure your plans are financially realistic and sustainable.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Hey Pisces … are you feeling overwhelmed by work pressures, personal problems or relationship politics? This week you’re keen to escape stressful scenarios and daydream the hours away, as you retreat into your own private world – invitation only! But you may be brought down to earth by an unwelcome reality check, when Saturn demands you stop procrastinating, face facts, retrace your steps, and sort out a confusing situation.

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this life is the result of some giant cosmic accident. They want to argue that this life is the result of billions of years of chance accidents. The Bible has completely the opposite message. The Bible tells us that God planned and made the universe and everything in it. God has made all things so that we could enjoy knowing and having friendship with

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enrith-born distance runner Ben St Lawrence will compete in his second Olympic Games after he was added to the 2016 Australian Olympic Team last week. St Lawrence, the Australian 10,000m record holder, is the latest in a string of local athletes to make this year’s Rio Olympics.

The 34-year-old fought back from major surgery in 2015 to reach his second straight Olympic Games. “It’s a huge honour, something that I have worked very hard for and am very grateful for,” St Lawrence said. “I’ll go into Rio with four years more experience and an Olympic final already under my belt. “I was 20th in London, I aim to be a lot closer to the front in Rio.” The Wentworth Falls resident missed

the 2015 World Championships with a 14cm tear in his hamstring. St Lawrence said he’s keen to show the world that he still has what it takes. “I’ve had a very solid progression since surgery last year, and feel that if I can continue this trajectory I will be positioned to run a race that I can be very proud of in Rio. I may be able to hit career best form just at the right time,” he said. “This is a truly global event, with superstars from every continent compet-

ing. I can’t control what they are doing, however I can do everything possible to be in my best shape on race day – so that is what I’ll focus on.” St Lawrence’s addition to the team takes the Athletics Section of the 2016 Australian Olympic Team to 45. In the lead-up to August’s Olympics and Paralympics in September, the Weekender will be showcasing a number of local athletes who will no doubt do the Penrith region proud in Brazil.

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Broadhead can’t wait for England trip Story continued from » p. 80 “It was always my goal to one day play for Australia but early on my game wasn’t up to that standard. So over the past four years I’ve had to work really hard to get where I am now.” Broadhead, who primarily plays wicket keeper, was selected following the Australian Indoor Masters Championships in Mackay, where he represented NSW for the 13th time. Broadhead said he wasn’t entirely sure he did enough during the tournament to be selected. “You’re never 100 per cent confident you’ll make it because there are seven teams of 12 guys all vying for just 12 spots, and there were a lot of good players out there,” he said. “Funnily enough my name was the last to be called out, so I was counting the guys as they went up on stage. It’s certainly a shock but something I’m ready for and can’t wait to experience.” Broadhead began playing indoor cricket back in 1983 when the sport really started to make a name for itself in Australia. These days he plays in a Masters team in Castle Hill, where he’ll no doubt be the envy of his teammates. “I just can’t wait to get over to England and play with a new bunch of teammates. It’ll be something different and a great challenge,” Broadhead said.

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eorge Churchward, the Founding and Life Member of the Nepean Football Association (NFA), passed away last Saturday, June 4. A founding and long serving member of the NFA Board, Mr Churchward served the local football community for decades before his son John Churchward, who recently departed as NFA President, followed suit. Mr Churchward was a Life Member of the NFA and Football NSW, and was the first recipient of the Football NSW State Award, which was later renamed in his honour as the George Churchward Medal – the highest accolade awarded to serving members of the state’s football community. “George’s interest in the football affairs of our district did not end with his service,” NFA Operations Manager, Linda Cerone said. “He continued to maintain a close connection and avid interest in all things football right to the end.” Ms Cerone said Mr Churchward was a passionate, dedicated man who always enjoyed a laugh or two. “Those of us lucky to have known and

George Churchward (sitting) was loved by the entire football community worked with George will attest to his quick, dry sense of humour, that was equally matched by his prowess in all things relating to football governance,” she said.

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