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resident of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, Gina Field, has been named the 2017 NSW Business Woman of the Year. Ms Field, who owns successful local business Nepean Regional Security, received the honour at a special awards reception held at the International Convention Centre on Wednesday NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Women Tanya Davies were on hand to present Ms Field with the prestigious award. “The Women of the Year Awards recognise the many inspirational women leading the way in their fields across NSW and the calibre of the finalists was very high,” Ms Berejiklian said. Mrs Davies said the busy Ms Field was a deserving winner. “Gina is an exceptional business woman who built a respected and award-winning security business from scratch,” she said. “She gives back to the Penrith and Nepean community through sponsorship of community events and encouraging girls to venture into male dominated employment fields. “This is the first year we’ve recognised an outstanding business woman as part

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of the NSW Women of the Year Awards, and I’m pleased to see there are so many women contributing in different ways to the NSW economy.” Ms Field was nominated in the Business Woman of the Year category for her work within the Penrith community and contribution to the wider NSW community. She owns one of the most awarded, respected and recognised security companies in NSW, winning over 24 industry awards including an international business award. Not only that but as the President of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, she is considered a ‘pocket rocket’ in the Penrith business community and is a champion for women chasing their dreams. Ms Field said it was an honour just to be nominated. “There are so many successful, inspiring business women out there and to be honest I feel like I’m just doing a job,” she told the Weekender. “I’m a person that believes gratitude should be reciprocated and my hope is that I’m able to inspire other women or young ladies to perhaps move into a male dominated industry or employment roles and if I do, well then I’ve achieved something out of this.”

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usinesswoman Linda Kemp has been named as the 2017 Penrith Local Woman of the Year. Ms Kemp founded Complete Recruitment Solutions (CRS) in 2006 and has gone from strength to strength, now employing 12 full-time staff. Since its inception, CRS has placed approximately 700 people in casual work and over 800 people in permanent roles. Ms Kemp has been a mentor for women starting out in business and has helped equip women with the necessary skills to return to the workforce. “Linda is Penrith through and through; on top of being a successful business leader in our community she gives her heart and soul to Penrith,” Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres said. “It is a privilege to be able to acknowledge Linda’s work and her success not only in her business but for what she gives back to our local community.”

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y now I think everyone has read about, and formed an opinion on, the story that has engulfed the Penrith Panthers and star forward Bryce Cartwright this week. This story has more twists and turns than a John Grisham novel and I can assure you, we’re far from knowing all of the ins and outs. Let’s try to break down some of the issues surrounding the situation. Is the story in the public interest? The short answer is no. However, the Sunday Telegraph managed to find the link to Lou Zivanovic and given his longterm association with the club, felt they had the angle to the story that made it worthy of publication. The problem is that Zivanovic is not officially connected to the club and certainly wasn’t representing the club in the discussions between Cartwright and the woman, swinging it back to being a private matter. Zivanovic is a close friend of the Cartwright family, hence his involvement. A number of senior league journalists believe the Telegraph had no right to run the story in the first place. What took Panthers so long to respond? While there can be no denying that this story is murky and some morals deserve to be questioned, it also has all the traits of a classic stitch-up job. From what I’ve been told, the first time that the Sunday Telegraph journalist contacted the Panthers asking for a comment on this story was on Saturday afternoon, a couple of hours before the side’s match against St George-Illawarra and just a handful of hours before the paper’s deadline.

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In short there was simply not enough time for the Panthers to investigate the claims, respond properly and add balance to the story (or indeed confirm its accuracy). When you’re playing such a dangerous game with somebody’s personal life, it only seems fair that they be given an adequate chance to respond, especially given it seems a lot of time, effort and research went in to the story from the woman’s point of view. The fact that the journalist left it so late to even alert the other party to the story is simply unfair and essentially left the Panthers and Cartwright out to dry. Did the Panthers really not know? Plenty of people are keen to believe that the Panthers were aware of the $50,000 contract relating to the abortion, but the club has gone to huge lengths to get the message across that the Board and management knew nothing of the deal. There is no reason to suggest they’re not telling the truth. Lou Zivanovic has also confirmed he didn’t tell Panthers about the contract. However, officials at the club may well be asking how such a deal involving one of its star players and a former player with strong connections to the club happens without at least being brought to their attention. In addition, versions of this story have been floating around on social media for some time – so it’s interesting that the Panthers were caught by surprise. Why won’t the NRL get involved? Despite what they say there is no doubt that the NRL is monitoring the situation, albeit from a far. They simply aren’t going to ignore consecutive days of bad press.

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However, at its core this is a private matter between Cartwright and the woman. The woman has not lodged a complaint with the NRL. Rugby league is wearing a black eye over this story but Cartwright isn’t the first young man to be faced with an unexpected pregnancy and I assure you he will not be the last. The conversation of abortion and unexpected pregnancies unfortunately happens in lounge rooms across Australia more often than we would like. The way Cartwright handled this may well have been poor but he’s done nothing that would require the code’s governing body to officially step in. Is there more to the story? Possibly. There’s strong whispers that there is “another set of facts” associated with the saga that have not yet been discussed or brought to light. Everyone is being very careful however as it’s obviously a sensitive issue. Lou Zivanovic raised a number of points on his Facebook page this week, which may well open the door to further scrutiny of the woman’s story. The whole thing is problematic as Cartwright doesn’t wish to get into a public slanging match over a private issue. Even if certain facts are in dispute, there’s question marks over whether airing those points publicly would be of any real benefit. What should Cartwright do now? At some stage, he may need to speak publicly. His reputation has taken a significant hit and when the time is right, he needs to stand up and own the situation. It would be an enormous step for the young man but one he needs to take.

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Big clean-up after huge downpour Mother nature strikes: This wasn’t the house warming present Theresa Ashworth was hoping for EMILY NEWTON

ust two weeks after moving in to her new home, Theresa Ashworth is facing a big clean-up bill and significant headaches thanks to mother nature. Ms Ashworth said she’s “absolutely devastated” after her Londonderry home flooded twice last week from swift downpours of rain. “I had sandbags from a couple of days before when the water was half an inch from coming in the front door,” she said. “It went through the garage, but I’m in the process of moving in. All my boxes were in the garage, all the bottoms of the boxes got wet.” The flooding comes at a hard time for Ms Ashworth who lost Robert, her partner of 25 years, only a year ago in a workplace accident. “I am alone now,” she said. “My son missed out on his Dad being at his 21st, my other son missed out on him being at his wedding. “It’s been a couple of big years. I cared for my mum who was on dialysis and passed away three years ago, then Robert’s nephew passed away, and then I lost Robert the next year.”

Theresa Ashworth moved in to her home only two weeks before it flooded. Photo: Melinda Jane

Before purchasing the house, she followed all the necessary checks and inspections, but nothing was flagged as an issue. “They told me it wasn’t in a flood zone at all, now I am dirty and I am so cranky,” she said. “The past owners were in the process of renovating. I had the plumber here, and it cost over $600 for him to fix a couple of pipes. “I had to bring him back again because of the build up of water.” While she was able to get additional sandbags to protect her home as the rain continued over the weekend, the full extent of the damage to her home and belongings is unknown. “I just can’t even think properly, my head is all over the place,” Ms Ashworth said. A spokesperson for Penrith State Emergency Service said the swift rainfall caused seven homes to be momentarily inundated by rising water. “There appears to be some blocked street drains, and the water just wasn’t able to get away in time,” the spokesperson said. “The properties were just inundated very quickly.” Thankfully locals have been spared any significant downfalls this week.

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ore than 100 people attended the inaugural Women of Lindsay Awards Breakfast on Tuesday, with nine local women honoured for their various activities within the Penrith community. Local mother of two Laura Watson was the recipient of the Woman of the Year Award for her work as a local motivational speaker, a White Ribbon Ambassador and all-round role model for young women in the community. She is also the Director of the Jordan Springs Women’s Community Group. “It’s amazing, I feel very honoured. You go out and do good things for the community because you’re passionate about it but it’s also nice to be rewarded,” Ms Watson told the Weekender. “It gives me more determination to make a difference to our community and keep doing what I’m doing. I’m proud of not just me but of the women who turn up for the group each month and make it well known.” Angela Hadchiti was presented with the Community Service Award; Peggy Wilcox was awarded Business Woman of

Some of the award recipients with Lindsay MP Emma Husar. Photo: Melinda Jane the Year; Venetia Lovett, Tracey Currie, Katherine Hadley and Shannon Matthews all received Women of Lindsay Educator Awards; Founding member of the Zonta Club of Nepean Valley, Jan Hartley, was awarded Senior Woman of the Year; and Founder of the fundraiser ‘Brooke’s Car Rally’, Brooke Jones, was awarded Junior Woman of the Year. “We have so many remarkable women

in our community and International Women’s Day is a perfect time to get together and recognise their incredible achievements,” said Federal Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar. “These awards have recognised amazing educators, local community heroes, successful business women as well as inspiring young women.” Ms Husar said the work from the recipi-

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COUNCIL BRIEFS ● The Draft Little Creek and College, Orth and Werrington Creeks Overland Flow Flood studies are now available for public exhibition and comment. The Little Creek Catchment covers Colyton, Oxley Park, St Marys and North St Marys. The College, Orth and Werrington Creeks Catchment covers Werrington, Werrington County, Cambridge Park, Kingswood and Caddens. The draft studies are available on the ‘Have your say’ page at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or at Penrith Civic Centre, Council’s St Marys Ofﬁce or Penrith and St Marys libraries. Your feedback is welcome and invaluable in helping us plan for and manage ﬂood risk in the future. Submissions close 30 March. ● Pack your old household cleaners, paint products, pool chemicals, batteries, gas bottles and oils into the car and bring them down to Council’s Chemical Drop-Off Days.

The closure is part of an original master plan for the Caddens development area. It addresses safety concerns regarding increased trafﬁc due to residential growth and the upgrade of Gipps Street to accommodate the development of the east facing ramps at the M4.This closure provides a safe alternative route to Caddens Road via Cadda Ridge Drive and O’Connell Lane as both roads have been designed to accommodate a higher volume of trafﬁc. You are invited to submit any comments you may have about this proposed closure to Council by Friday, 24 March 2017. Comments must be made in writing and emailed to council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or mailed to Mr David Drozd, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith 2751. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Drozd on 4732 7578.

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● The latest information on the Western Sydney Airport is now available, with the release of the Summer 2017 Community Update newsletter. The newsletter includes information on the Australian Government’s activities to prepare for construction, including undertaking environmental and heritage management activities, as well as information on the Forum On Western Sydney Airport community consultation group. The Western Sydney Airport Community Update and a video of what the Western Sydney Airport could look like is available at westernsydneyairport.gov.au

The Multicultural Working Party includes Councillors and up to eight (8) community members who will meet four times a year. The Working Party provides advice to Council on issues relating to Multiculturalism and the wellbeing of residents from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Penrith City. To assist participation by interested members of the community, Council may consider providing the following assistance if required: s Transport to and from meetings, training and planning days. s Childcare for the duration of the meetings.

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Proposed Temporary Road Closure – Caddens Road, Caddens From April 2017 the section of Caddens Road between O’Connell Lane and Mariposa Circuit, Caddens will be permanently closed to through trafﬁc. The closure relates to vehicle trafﬁc, with full pedestrian and cyclist access retained.

To obtain a copy of the information kit including the Selection Criteria please contact Celia Bishop on 4732 7838 or download from penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Applications close Wednesday, 22 March 2017. For further information please contact Tracy Leahy, Council’s Community Programs Coordinator on 4732 7765.

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y 2019 schools across the state will have adopted an initiative to promote healthier food options with a minimum 3.5 star health rating under an overhaul of school menus, announced last week. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Education Minister Rob Stokes released the ‘Healthy School Canteens Strategy’ that offers simpler, easier to understand menus consistent with the latest Australian Dietary Guidelines. The strategy replaces the current ‘traffic light’ system in schools, which experts have found to be overly complex and too narrow in its consideration of nutrition. Licensee of the canteen at Blackwell Public School in St Clair, Melissa Brown, praised the initiative. “We’ve already started looking at incorporating the star rating into our products that we sell. We’ve always tried to watch what products we offer with the amount of dairy, gluten and sugar among other things,” she said. “I think the children will have a better understanding of healthy foods and the star rating will help them see that.” Under the new strategy, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and stir fries will make up at least 75 per cent of

Sugar-filled drinks and fatty foods are set to be axed from sale at Nepean Hospital JADE ALIPRANDI

he sale of unhealthy food and drinks at hospitals could soon be a thing of the past with Nepean Hospital set to remove them from the premises. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is in the early stages of phasing down the availability of unhealthy food and drinks at retail outlets and vending machines at Local Health District facilities. NBMLHD Chief Executive, Kay Hyman, told the Weekender education on nutri-

tious food and drink items is extremely important. “As providers of health care, NBMLHD plays a vital role in informing and educating the public and our community about the health risks associated with the excess consumption of sugar sweetened drinks and unhealthy foods,” she said. “Our priority is the health and wellbeing of the local community and the consumption of sugar sweetened drinks and unhealthy eating are major contributors to overweight and obesity.” Westmead Hospital announced last week that it would ban the sale of sugary beverages across the campus.

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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.

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NOMINATED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the Development Application is the Sydney West Planning Panel (SWPP) in accordance with Section 23G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. DA17/0125 s Sandran Property Group Lot 1122 DP 1106979 (Nos. 46–50) Belmore Street, Penrith Demolition of existing structures and construction of 8-storey commercial building including 3 levels of basement car parking The proposal is Integrated Development under Section 91 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, the applicant is seeking concurrent approval from the NSW Department of Primary Industries – Water under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000. 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 10 March to 10 April 2017.

Melissa Brown the menu. ‘Occasional foods’, which will make up the remaining 25 per cent, will need to have a health star rating of 3.5 stars or higher. The Health Star Rating is a Federal Government initiative that assigns a rating from 0.5 stars to five stars for packaged food based on its overall nutritional profile. Pies, sausage rolls and pizzas can be available at all times as occasional foods providing they are above the 3.5 star rating. For more information on the new system, visit healthyschoolcanteens.nsw. gov.au.

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 DA17/0125. Council is required to make Development Applications and certain associated documents publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. There is a presumption in favour of publicly disclosing all submissions relating to this Development Application unless Council determines that it is not in the public interest to do so. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Wendy Connell on 4732 7908. 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. 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

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Turning back time

Five years ago this week, locals were devastated when the iconic Log Cabin hotel burned to the ground. The popular watering hole was completely destroyed, and never opened its doors again. Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the fire.

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et ready to cheer on the mighty Penrith Panthers in their first home game of the 2017 season. The boys will go head-to-head with the Sydney Roosters at Pepper Stadium on Saturday, March 18 at 7pm. Hopes are high that this will be Penrith’s year to shine, with the team going into the season as premiership favourites. The Roosters have enjoyed a great start to the season, so this game promises to be a battle of the heavyweights. So grab your tickets and support the Panthers on the road to finals glory. A big crowd is expected to flock to the stadium for the first home game of the year. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. penrithpanthers.com.au. The Weekender has three double passes to the Panthers v Roosters game at Pepper Stadium on Saturday, March 18 at 7pm to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘PANTHERS’ to competitions@westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Wednesday, March 15. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/17/01416. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or reception.

Jordan Springs OCCUPATION: Mrs Australia Universe / Leadership and Image Consultant at Revise Consulting. FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH: Osso! FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE COFFEE: The Coffee Club by the river. There is something so peaceful and relaxing about having a coffee by the water. FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK: Panthers. The atmosphere brings people together in such a great way! It’s easy to meet people and make new friends. WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH: The community itself. People are always so happy and willing to jump in and get behind a cause or to help a fellow resident in times of need. That’s a very special thing and something our community should be proud of. PENRITH’S FUTURE: I’m excited about Penrith’s future! It’s a community set to boom and one to provide and offer opportunities never before seen in our area. Penrith will be the place to be!

Former Jamison High School student and Penrith resident Belinda Wollaston will make her West End debut in London later this year, playing Judy Garland in the musical ‘Judy’.

International Women’s Day is a great way to celebrate women in our lives and communities, but tokenistic gestures have become far too common on days like this. It’s embarrassing and unhelpful.

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On a Quest to meet tourism growth Penrith’s on the up: Construction underway on brand new hotel set to open in Thornton late next year JADE ALIPRANDI

enrith will soon be home to a brand new hotel, with construction officially getting underway in the Thornton Estate last week. The development of Quest Penrith is located on Lord Sheffield Circuit, and will feature 68 apartments over seven levels, comprising studio, one, two and three bedroom configurations. Quest Apartment Hotels chose Penrith’s location for its land, infrastructure and increasing diversity making the city unique and presenting opportunities to trigger further economic development. Penrith Mayor, John Thain, was on site last Friday to mark the occasion. “This is an exciting opportunity to further boost visitors to Penrith,” Cr Thain said. “Penrith currently has 1.3 million visitors annually and we are working to double that figure by 2025.” The central location of the apartment hotel will give visitors great access to dining and entertaining options as well as access to tourist destinations in Penrith and the Blue Mountains. St Hilliers Property and Quest Apartment

Hotels General Manager in Growth, James Shields, said Quest Penrith is in line with the company’s national growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to meeting the needs of regional business centres. “Quest Penrith’s location is unmatched, with the planned economic development creating between 42,000 and 55,000 new jobs in the health, education, arts and culture, advanced manufacturing, tourism and logistics sectors,” he said. “Quest Penrith will be able to provide premium short and long term accommodation to travellers doing business in this burgeoning region.” The development also includes on-site parking, a conference room and gym. Senior Project Manager at St Hilliers Property, Michael Rae, said the addition of Quest Apartment Hotels will spark immediate interest, driving traffic and creating opportunities for our growing community. “Quest’s presence in Penrith is an important one as it provides a high standard of accommodation that will support the New West and the overall city development, as it continues to expand into a destination of choice for business and leisure,” he said. Quest Penrith is expected to open late 2018.

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A Kingswood man accused of drugging and raping his wife of 31 years will remain behind bars after being refused bail last week. Hae Joon Ahn, 64, of Peppermint Crescent, sat in the dock at Penrith Local Court last Thursday and showed little emotion as his lawyer argued for his release. Police allege that sometime between 4pm on January 12 and 5am on January 13, the Korean native administered an intoxicating substance to his spouse and then forced himself on her without her permission. He was arrested and charged with one count each of ‘sexual intercourse without consent’, ‘use intoxicating substance to commit an indictable offence’ and ‘contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO’. The father-of-two, an Australian citizen who arrived in the country in 1997, was denied bail despite agreeing to surrender his passport and his son offering to forfeit $20,000 if he failed to turn up to court. In his submissions, Ahn’s lawyer argued the strength of the prosecution case was affected because “the alleged victim doesn’t have any recollection of what happened”. He conceded the offence was “very serious”, but noted Ahn had no criminal history and would likely spend an “inordinate” time on remand awaiting resolution of the matter. He said his client’s wife, a nursing home chef, supported her husband’s release and would have been at court had she not had to work. However, Magistrate Margaret McGlynn could not be swayed. She said the nature of the offence was an “extremely serious one” and the court had to take into account there was an existing AVO in place for the victim’s protection, after the accused allegedly slapped her when she refused intimacy in the past.

Magistrate McGlynn said there was good reason why the alleged victim had no memory of the incident and police had other means to shed light on the crime. “There will be DNA evidence,” she said, noting from the facts that discharge from the victim’s vagina was observed when she stood up. Magistrate McGlynn said she was not satisfied bail conditions, including a proposed order that the accused leave the matrimonial home and live with his son in Surry Hills, could mitigate the unacceptable risks and denied bail. Ahn is due to face Penrith Local Court again on April 23.

Man to face court again to defend intimidation charge

David Robar will face court again next month to contest an intimidation charge. The Kingswood resident appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday where he pleaded guilty to intentionally or recklessly damaging a vehicle at Cambridge Park, but not guilty to one count of intimidation. He is due to face court again on April 13.

Woman drove after drinking four bottles of wine

A woman caught drink driving nearly five times the legal blood alcohol limit after crashing into a parked car has been ordered to undertake 150 hours of community service. Amie Patricia Torrington was told it was only for her unblemished traffic record stretching 17 years that she was given an alternative to full time jail. The 36-year-old fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with highrange drink driving after blowing 0.245. The court heard the mother-of-two had downed about four bottles of Chardonnay after having a tooth extracted on February 2 and had gone to bed with no intention of driving. But when she got up to get a drink of water she caught her partner gambling on

the computer, sparking a heated argument. Ms Torrington’s lawyer told the court his client was told to “get out if you don’t like it”, prompting her to leave. But she had only driven 500 metres up the road when she crashed her Nissan Pathfinder into a Mitsubishi Triton ute parked along the kerb. Penrith Highway Patrol were contacted and attended a short time later. After returning a positive breathalyser reading, she was arrested and conveyed to Penrith Police Station where her licence was confiscated on the spot. Her lawyer said since the offence, the accused had “abstained from alcohol altogether” and has organised to pay $3,485 in repairs to the owner of the ute. “She has expressed contrition and remorse and hasn’t tried to minimise her involvement,” he said. Ms Torrington, who wore her dark hair pulled back, remained downcast for the majority of the proceedings. Magistrate Margaret McGlynn agreed, saying her regret was plain to see in her demeanour. She said it was a frightening offence, and one that was made more serious because of the crash. “Four bottles of wine will absolutely do it,” she said. “The offence is aggravated by the fact that there was a collision involved. Thankfully it was a parked car, thankfully no one was hurt.” She took into account her lack of criminal antecedence before determining a period of unpaid community work was satisfactory punishment. Ms Torrington was stripped of her licence for six months and ordered to fit an interlock device to her car for 24 months at the completion of her ban.

Man loses licence after being caught drink driving

Simon James Coombes-Pearce has been forced to shelve his licence for nine

months after pleading guilty to drink driving. The 37-year-old fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with driving with a mid-range prescribed concentration of alcohol in his system. He was convicted, fined $660 and ordered to enter into a Section 9 bond for 12 months.

Magistrate gives woman sound advice for the future

A school teacher has broken down in tears after being convicted of her second drink driving charge in less than five years. Brittany Elizabeth Carey fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with mid-range drink driving. Ms Carey, who insisted she rarely drinks except for special occasions, told the court she thought she was under the limit. The court heard the former Queenslander was convicted of the same offence in 2013 after getting behind the wheel of a car following a day at the races. She told Magistrate McGlynn she thought she was OK to drive then, too. Magistrate McGlynn acknowledged it wasn’t her manner of driving that brought her to the attention of police, rather a random breath test, and noted she was “just slightly over the mid-range”. “I’m satisfied it’s at the lower end of objective seriousness, but it’s still dangerous,” she said. Magistrate McGlynn told Ms Carey she had to be particularly cautious where drinking and driving were concerned. “Now, it’s obviously you’re an intelligent person and highly educated,” she said. “You have to be very careful...if there is any possibility at all that you could be over the limit, because obviously you’re not good at working out whether you’re right to drive.” She was convicted, fined $1,100, barred from driving for six months and ordered to fit an interlock device to her car for two years.

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More than 50 cannabis plants have been seized following the discovery of a large hydroponic set-up at a property in Mulgoa. Police were investigating the hydroponic cannabis set-up at a residence on Fairlight Road last week. On Friday, March 3 at about 3pm police responded to information and attended the rural property. Cannabis plants were growing inside a built hydroponic set-up, with a few plants also growing outside. A significant number of plants were seized that police have confirmed were well over the commercial quantity for cannabis. Equipment that was used in the set-up was also seized. There was no resident home at the time. Investigations into the set-up are continuing. Penrith Police would like anyone who may have information on the matter to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

acting suspiciously. It was reported to police that the woman entered a property by the rear of the premises and came out the other side. Then, along Gwandalan Street, the woman attempted to open a number of vehicle doors. She found one that was unlocked, opened it, and then stole a wallet that belonged to the car owner. Witnesses continued to watch the woman and update police regarding her activities. The female was arrested on Lucas Street, but her male companion left the scene. A short time later, he was observed driving past police inside a taxi. Police flagged the taxi over, and the male was arrested in possession of a brand new television. The male was charged with ‘goods in custody’ and the female was charged with ‘enter upon enclosed land’ and ‘stealing’. They are both due to appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, March 21.

Jamisontown: Caution issued after police investigate vehicle

Penrith: Man charged after battle with security guard

At about 11.40am on Monday, March 6 police were patrolling Tench Avenue, Jamisontown when they spotted a car. They approached the vehicle and spoke to the occupants. It is alleged that of the two males, one had a small green substance on his clothing, believed to be cannabis. The 24-year-old Riverstone male was then issued with a cannabis caution.

Emu Plains: Witnesses help police catch alleged crims

A 31-year-old female and a 37-year-old male from Emu Plains have been arrested after keen eyed witnesses reported their suspicious behaviour to police. At about 2.45pm on Monday, March 6 the female and male were observed walking along Emerald Street, Emu Plains

A 20-year-old security guard was assaulted at a business on Riley Street last Friday night. On Friday, March 3 the security guard was called to an incident at about 7.20pm. As he spoke to a witness, the security guard was then confronted by another male. This male spoke to both the witness and security guard rudely, swearing multiple times. It is alleged that the 23-year-old male then assaulted the security guard by headbutting him. The accused then tried to leave with friends, but police were called and he was arrested. He has been charged with assault and resisting arrest.

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“Last week when we were there, the riders came out and the children had to scramble up onto the sewage tanks to get out of their way.” Raising the concern not only as a Councillor but as a concerned parent too, Cr Presdee said it’s something that Council needs to keep an eye on. “I’d appreciate if Council staff could work with local police or the rangers on the matter,” she said. Cr Presdee said it’s been extremely noticeable lately. “They come around 5pm, ride around the playground area and are just really reckless with their bikes,” she said.

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Hidden battle with worrying disease 80 per cent of coeliac disease sufferers unaware they have the condition EMILY NEWTON

The Sydney West Planning Panel has been appointed as the relevant planning authority for the above planning proposal located at 1059A Grose Vale Road, Kurrajong in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area.

Due to community interest in this matter, the panel chair has requested a public meeting be held to listen to the community’s views on the planning proposal. When: Wednesday, 22 March 2017 at 11am Where: Hawkesbury City Council, 366 George Street, Windsor Relevant documents will be available on the Planning Panels website (www.planningpanels.nsw.gov.au) at least seven days before the meeting (reference 2016SYW068).

whole year the very first day of kindergarten I got her and her brother’s sandwich mixed up,” she said. “I picked her up from school and her brother said I gave him the wrong sandwich and of course, instant panic. “When we talk about it with Alexandra, we are clear that if you make a mistake, and you feel OK, that doesn’t mean that you can still eat it again.”

Untreated coeliac disease can cause chronic ill health and also lead to liver disease, osteoporosis and infertility in adult years. “It is frightening to know that there are so many undiagnosed people out there,” Ms Legender said. For more information on Coeliac Awareness Week, visit www.coeliac.org. au/assess.

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Here’s a hot offer for local businesses Your new desk awaits: Penrith’s Creative Fringe offers ‘pay what you want’ initiative throughout March EMILY NEWTON

nnovative co-working space The Creative Fringe is offering a ‘pay what you want’ initiative for a desk through the month of March. The initiative aims to help small business owners, especially home-based businesses, afford desk hire in their space, while finding the perfect work-life balance. CEO Debbie O’Connor said that the idea will help local businesses grow and develop. “We have seen so many people come into our co-working space and benefit from being here,” she said. “They’re able to separate work and their home life. “They come in and connect, and they’re finding that they’re working more productively and they’re more motivated.” Business owners will be able to hire a desk, have access to NBN Wi-Fi, use the meeting rooms, break areas and enjoy free tea and coffee while connecting and collaborating with others in the space. “It seems like business suicide to say, ‘well what do you think it’s worth? Just pay what you want’,” Ms O’Connor said.

Community Manager Rienna Kroh and CEO Debbie O’Connor at The Creative Fringe. Photo: Melinda Jane

“But pay what you want is about giving people an opportunity to be able to hire a desk on their own budget, so that they can’t use money as a barrier.” By changing the space to include more private offices, there is a steady monthly income that has allowed for the reduced cost of hiring a desk space. Ms O’Connor’s main business, White River Design, also resides in The Creative Fringe after operating as a home-based business for the first eight years. “I know the challenges, I’m not coming from a pie in the sky kind of thing,” she said. “I had staff coming into my house, and it got to the stage where my kids would come home from school and I would say, ‘don’t leave your bag there, be quiet’. “Home really was not being home anymore, home was turning into a workplace.” If the Penrith business community embraces the initiative, The Creative Fringe hopes to use this model of hot desk hiring in the future. “Business is so hard, it’s hard enough and we don’t need to make it harder,” Ms O’Connor said. For more information, visit www. thecreativefringe.com.au.

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Jimmy’s coming to town Well done to Council and Fernhill for bringing this to Penrith (Council gives green light to Jimmy’s Fernhill gig, Weekender March 3). After losing the picnic races, we will now have access to this beautiful property again. It is sad that a couple of bored Councillors decide to vote against the community’s wishes. JAMES HILL, VIA WEBSITE

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I was recently released from Nepean Hospital following a stay of over three months suffering from a blood infection that went to my heart. I am on the slow road to recovery with frequent visits from the physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing staff and general household helpers who are attached

to the Transitional Aged Care Program operated by NSW Health. I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude for the excellent care that I received whilst there with particular regard to the ED, ICU, Ward 5B and N1G doctors and nursing staff. The hospital additions that have been announced by the State Government will be most welcome and of particular value to the thoroughly dedicated and overworked nursing staff. Thanks again to everyone concerned. KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

Showing Panther pride I would like to say thank you for putting out the Panthers season wraparound on the newspaper last month and also this week you have done a wonderful job of producing the best ever Extra Time. I enjoyed reading all the new features and it is good to see the Blast from the Past as well the trivia questions too. I would like to say a big huge congratulations to Troy Dodds, Nathan Taylor and all their staff in producing this wonderful newspaper coverage, which I am looking forward to reading each week throughout the rugby league season. Also I would like to wish all the Panthers players good luck for the season. CATHERINE PIROTTA, VIA EMAIL

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Local artist donates work to hospital David Robert Hill gifts large collection of paintings to Nepean Hospital in thanks for recent treatment ERIN MAMO

lue Mountains artist, David Robert Hill, has generously donated a collection of his paintings to Nepean Hospital in appreciation of his treatment there recently. Last Tuesday, the artist visited the South Block corridor of Nepean Hospital with Urological Surgeon, Mohamed Khadra, to view the 22-piece collection that is now hanging proudly on the walls. Mr Hill said he decided to donate the collection to the Penrith hospital after spending two days there. “I was in the hospital to have some prostate tests done,” Mr Hill said. “I hadn’t been admitted into a hospital since I was a child and I was very impressed by the duty of care and friendliness of the nurses and doctors at Nepean.” At 79, the well-known Katoomba-based artist has been painting for over 40 years and said the collection he has donated is inwardly focused. “This collection has a dream-like, subjective aspect to it,” Mr Hill said. “It’s about looking on the inside rather than the outside.” Mr Hill said the idea to give the paintings

Blue Mountains artist David Robert Hill looks at some of the work on display at Nepean Hospital to the hospital came to him when he woke up one morning and looked in the mirror. “I realised, I’m not getting any younger,” he said. “It occurred to me, I have a house full of paintings, what am I going to do with all of them?”

He said it dawned on him that others could get enjoyment out of his work. “In the hospital, lots of sick people who are coming in and out will be able to see them,” Mr Hill said. Mr Hill’s artwork is currently on show at Gallery One88 in Katoomba.

The London-born artist has also just released an art book called The Painters Art that is available for purchase at Gallery One88 for $35. The book features a collection of Mr Hill and other local Blue Mountains artists’ works, as well as poetry.

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taff members at St Dominic’s College in Kingswood will get their heads shaved and their legs waxed next week as part of the ‘Shave for a Cure’ fundraiser. Year 12 Pastel Coordinator at the school, Tracey Shaw, lost her 33-year-old son over the Christmas break to leukemia. The staff and students at the school have decided to raise funds and help cancer patients in various ways, including Year 12 students donating blood. “Things are taking off in a really big way at the school and the support has just been amazing,” Ms Shaw said. “It’s all very overwhelming.” Ms Shaw’s son passed away just six weeks after he was diagnosed, with no prior symptoms before his crushing diagnosis. “I really want to emphasise to young people, especially men, that they need to look after themselves and if they notice the slightest changes in their bodily functions, to be aware of that and get checked out,” Ms Shaw said. English teacher Ben Cummins, who will get his legs waxed in front of students, said he is happy to support such a great cause.

St Dominic’s College students Hartley Dhyon and Kallan Vallett with Ben Cummins, Tracey Shaw and Danielle Lister. Photo: Melinda Jane “I’m looking forward to it, it’s a chance to support a friend about an issue which, to be honest, is a messed up issue,” he said.

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“Cancer affects all of us in one way or another whether we have lost friends or family, and if I have to sacrifice my leg hairs, then so be it.”

Nepean under major pressure The State Government has already committed hundreds of millions of dollars to a major upgrade of Nepean Hospital, but Federal Lindsay MP Emma Husar is demanding more action. Nepean Hospital Director of Surgery, Professor Michael Cox, has expressed major concerns about the significant inequity that exists in hospital waiting times and resourcing at Nepean compared to the rest of the state. “I met with Professor Cox today to talk about the future of our hospital, and some practical steps we could take to relieve the extraordinary pressure our doctors and nurses are under,” Ms Husar said. “Our community has been crying out for more resources at Nepean Hospital for years, and so have our hard-working doctors and nurses. “Patients at Nepean wait longer than anyone else in the entire state – certainly longer than patients in the eastern suburbs. Professor Cox has highlighted just how unfair that is to our local community, and how problematic it is for local health outcomes.” Bureau of Health Information reports have shown that during the last reporting period, nearly half of all emergency patients at Nepean were not seen within four hours (47.4 per cent), whereas the state-wide average is less than one third (28.5 per cent). Ms Husar said she would be writing to the NSW Health Minister with a number of requests.

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Beloved local event celebrates 30th birthday ne of Penrith’s biggest annual family events is happening next weekend. The Annual Working Truck Show will be held at the Museum of Fire on Sunday, March 19 and this year is extra special as it’s the 30th anniversary of the event. Anticipated by local families annually,

the show is attended by enthusiasts from across the country and loved by all who take the time to check it out. The truck show has an important cause behind it, with funds used for the education of families in fire safety and the preservation of fire history at the Museum of Fire.

“At the end of the day, what’s really hard with the museum is the collection management and behind the scenes. That is so expensive and can be crippling for voluntary organisations,” Museum of Fire CEO, Mark White said. “Without the truck show, the museum would struggle to exist. It’s not just going

to another project, it’s the lifeblood of the museum.” Many people have been attending the show for three decades, and are now bringing their own children along. Trucking companies and other vendors taking part in the day have also grown with the show over the years. “Kids have grown up with this show. A lot of the children of families that were running companies 20 years ago are now running the company today,” Mr White said. Recognised as one of Penrith’s major events, 20,000 people flock to the Working Truck Show each year. “The rides and entertainment are first class, and we build the show around what’s coming, and that’s what makes it so special,” Mr White said. Tickets for adults are $35 and with each adult ticket purchased, three children can enter for free up to 16-years-old. For this cost, all 22 rides, entertainment and exhibits inside the show are free. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, Penrith Working Truck Show’s Facebook page is taking a trip down memory lane with sentimental photos and stories posted in the lead-up to the event. “Penrith was very much a truck city, it was built on the back of the transport industry and the old families in Penrith were all involved in the quarries,” Mr White said. The Penrith Working Truck Show is being held on Sunday, March 19 from 8am-4pm. For more information, visit www.pwts.com.au.

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week from hell » The woman at the centre of the Bryce

Cartwright story we’ve all been talking about this week is a sports journalist who is currently in Australia but spends a fair bit of her time overseas. She usually keeps a very active social media presence but has been quiet since February on both Facebook and Twitter. Her Instagram account is currently private. She’s clearly in regular contact with one of her employers, Channel Seven, as she’s appeared (with her face blocked out) twice on their 6pm news bulletin this week. As it stands she hasn’t been named by the media and is sticking with her ‘Miss X’ title. Contrary to what some reports are suggesting, Cartwright was never in a ‘relationship’ with the journalist – their time together was very casual and very short-term.

» There has been a fair bit of conjecture

about when Cartwright was actually made aware that the story was going to be published in the Sunday Telegraph last weekend. Some have suggested he knew prior to taking the field against the Dragons at Kogarah Oval last Saturday, however I’ve been told this was not the case. The Panthers were certainly made aware early on Saturday afternoon but from what I’ve been able to ascertain, Cartwright didn’t know until after the game.

» Given everything that was happening

last weekend, Cartwright could have been excused from taking part in social functions on Sunday. But just hours after the Sunday Telegraph hit newsagents across Sydney, Cartwright was at Panthers celebrating the first birthday of a team mate’s son.

» Phil Gould does plenty of kilometres

between his home in the Shire and Panthers HQ, but he probably wasn’t expecting to make the trip out west last Sunday. He ended up jumping in the car after the Bryce Cartwright story broke, so he could meet with the young star face to face. He then hit the road again and headed to Brookvale Oval to call the Manly v Par-

ramatta game for Channel Nine, before finally venturing back to the Shire.

» More trouble for Penrith’s injury-

plagued backline with Peta Hiku (pictured) suffering an injury against the Dragons last weekend that will see him miss about a month’s worth of football. Hiku has a fractured eye socket, and the Panthers are quietly fuming that Russell Packer was not charged over the swinging arm that resulted in the injury.

» Penrith’s new Members Council met on

Monday night at the Panthers Academy. The idea behind the concept is for the club to engage with football club members to get their feedback on everything from merchandise packs to rewards, game day experiences and general goings-on around the team. The first meeting was a huge success and featured a good cross-section of members. Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher also sat in on the meeting and offered some insight into the club’s operations and background behind a number of recent decisions.

» How times have changed in radioland.

Radio 2GB’s Continuous Call Team, which has been a staple of the game for more than 30 years, is now going to air an hour later on Sundays so ‘The A-League Show’ can continue. We presume it’s a move to appease sponsors as it makes little sense to bump the rugby league coverage from its traditional 12pm timeslot. It’s a free kick to Triple M, which begins its coverage at Midday. The latest radio ratings are out on Tuesday but won’t give any real indication of the rugby league war on the airwaves given the competition has only just started.

» I’m a big fan of the new Fox League

channel but the re-boot of ‘NRL 360’ has me reaching for sea sickness tablets. There needs to be an investigation about whether the camera operators are heading to the pub for a long session before the show each night. ‘NRL 360’ has been one of the best rugby league shows on tel-

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he Panthers weren’t really at Kogarah Oval last Saturday afternoon. Sure, they got off the bus, found their way to the dressing room and followed Matt Moylan out onto the turf But mentally, they were a million miles away. Only Anthony Griffin really knows if there were signs of the embarrassing result emerging in the lead-up to the game, but I suspect their was. There were so few positives to emerge from the 42-10 spanking that I’m sure Griffin and his players put the result behind them before they even hit the M5 back to

Penrith last Sunday. The extraordinary lapses in defence, the lack of spark in attack and the misfiring of several of the team’s best players all added up to a round one failure, but the NRL premiership is a marathon, not a sprint. Round one often delivers a few surprises and there’s statistics galore out there about eventual Premiers who stumble in the opening rounds. It is really no surprise to see Penrith posted as favourites ahead of Sunday’s game with the Wests Tigers. There is still no question that Penrith has one of the best squads in this competition, and while they failed to fire against the Dragons, I highly doubt it’ll happen again – at least not to that extent. The Panthers have surely learned their lesson about taking opposition sides lightly after last weekend’s diabolical effort.

The Tigers showed against Souths that they can punish teams that are vulnerable, and will be keen to build on the scintillating display against the Rabbitohs. The game plan for Penrith is actually pretty simple – do everything better. We can’t have Reagan Campbell-Gillard running for just 44 metres and missing six tackles. We can’t have Trent Merrin making just four runs in 44 minutes on the field, nor can we have Bryce Cartwright missing seven tackles and showing himself as a liability in defence close to the line. We can’t fail to find touch, and James Tamou needs to show us even a glimpse of the go-forward he had at the Cowboys. Almost across the board, every individual needs to lift from the effort they showed last weekend. The good news for Griffin is that the problems are so black and white, that they can indeed be turned around in the space

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of a week. This week has surely been more about mental preparation – especially with the Bryce Cartwright off-field drama also surfacing – than anything else. The match-ups across the park on Sunday are exciting prospects and a glimpse into rugby league’s medium to long term future as far as star players are concerned. Moylan v Tedesco, Moses v Martin, Brooks v Cleary – they are all enticing battles. Where Penrith can and will win the match is up front. While last week’s numbers might not suggest it, the Panthers have a far superior pack and if they lay the platform, Penrith should be able to restore their pride and collect their first victory of the season. The big unanswered question is how the side, particularly its younger players, respond to the off-field drama that has circled the club this past week. Tip: Panthers by 4

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efore I talk about what I think went wrong for the Panthers last Saturday against the Dragons, I wanted to touch on the Bryce Cartwright situation first. After watching Phil Gould’s press conference on Monday afternoon, the club needs to be applauded on how they are handling the drama. I’ve played at Penrith and know how strongly the club cares for women and women’s rights. They have some fantastic women employed there who are a huge part of the club’s success both on and away from the field. At no point when this story came out did I think that the Panthers didn’t respect women. The club made a statement on the two young people involved, and as a player and friend, you want to be there for Bryce. I think the team will be there for him also. The next question is when does Bryce play? Well he plays when he is ready. I know he’s been named to play against the Wests Tigers this Sunday but there is no time limit when this stuff happens in people’s personal lives – you don’t have to

come back and play straight away. How this situation affects the players this week? I think they’ll handle it just fine. They would’ve gone back to training this week to focus on Sunday’s game against the Tigers. You don’t want to go to Campbelltown with any excuses. Now, to what happened against the Dragons at Kogarah last weekend. I could rattle off a thousand excuses – I’m a footballer – but at the end of the day they simply weren’t good enough. I said last week that when you play at Kogarah there’s a different atmosphere there, because usually no one is expecting anything from the Dragons and sometimes those games are the toughest to play in. For me, I think the loss is a blessing in disguise. Had Penrith come out and won by 40, the hype machine surrounding the team would’ve kept on rolling – instead it’s come to a halt. This young and exciting squad – tipped to win the comp – received their wake-up call straight away and I think, if anything, that’s a positive going forward.

Jamie Soward played alongside Bryce Cartwright. Photo: Megan Dunn Hook would’ve been very disappointed but it’s only Round 1. While some players looked underdone, I saw enough class and touch from the players that I know they’ll be there come Finals time. Maybe it’s going to be a harder road for them than many predicted, but they’ll be there.

I thought Waqa Blake was fantastic and I enjoyed seeing Tyrone Peachey fill in for Peter Wallace, when he was injured, at dummy half. There might be a couple of changes to the side come game day, although Hook may just give that team one more chance to see what they have left.

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ryce Cartwright has been named to play against the Wests Tigers on Sunday despite an horrific week that has seen his personal life thrust into the spotlight. The Panthers have been in crisis management mode all week after revelations that a woman was paid $50,000 to have an abortion after she fell pregnant to Cartwright (pictured) last year. The 24-year-old Sydney woman went public with the secret deal that was reportedly arranged by Panthers power broker and former player, Lou Zivanovic. “I felt I had no other option than to get rid of the baby, the pressure was relentless,” the woman, who has not been named, told The Sunday Telegraph. “I was bullied by Bryce and Lou. They showed no compassion towards the baby and me.” Mr Zivanovic has since denied the bullying claims. “Having witnessed bullying and domestic violence first-hand, anyone that knows

me knows I am totally against any sort of violence, abuse or bullying to women,” Zivanovic told the Telegraph. “At no point during the negotiations was there any hint of bullying or intimidation. I can say that from my point of view and Bryce’s point of view.” On Monday, Panthers boss Phil Gould moved to distance the club from the difficult issue.

we have the highest standards of education and welfare here “Out of respect to both parties, particularly the young lady in question, we do not want to go down the road of a public debate about the facts of the case,” Gould said. “Panthers re-affirms that we have the highest standards of education and welfare here for our players. “A part of that education process is obviously the respect of women…. we have the utmost respect for women in the workplace.”

Gould denied that the woman had contacted the club and not received a response, and said she was welcome to make contact at any stage. “She has never called us, she has never written to us and never laid a complaint. The first we knew about these allegations were on the weekend,” Gould said. “If at any time she feels the need or wants to come and discuss the matter she can call me and come and see me at any time. If that’s going to help her in the process and we can help her in any way, we have got great respect and want to make sure she’s OK.” Gould said he felt for the woman and anyone else in such a position, but stressed it was a private matter and the club was not involved at any stage. “We’re giving Bryce all the support we can give him,” Gould said. “I know a lot of people go through this in their lives and it’s not the first time it has happened to a young couple. It’s a huge decision and very emotional.” The NRL has said it will not get involved with the issue, despite a number of leading journalists urging the governing body to investigate. Its stance is that the matter is between Cartwright and the woman.

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ormer Panthers skipper Peter Wallace said his side received the wake-up call they deserved on the back of their 42-10 thrashing at the hands of St George-Illawarra last weekend. With the nation’s rugby league media tooting the Panthers’ premiership horn all off-season, Penrith’s talented squad were given a hard lesson in believing their own hype. Whether it was poor attitude or several players underdone, the Panthers simply weren’t prepared for what the Dragons delivered. Speaking with Extra Time on Wednesday, the 31-year-old hooker said he was disappointed with the heavy loss and that a mix of believing their own hype and complacency were major keys to their defeat. “Our attitude was the big key, I think,” Wallace admitted. “We just wandered into the game thinking it was going to happen and it didn’t.”

With Penrith blown off the park, especially in the forwards, Wallace said it was the wake-up call they needed. “Any time you perform like that it’s a wake-up call,” he said. “It just drives home the point that if you turn up unprepared in this comp then you’re going to get a flogging. “The media hype didn’t help us either. It will be a wake-up call attitude-wise as well. We can all get back to basics this week.” The Panthers and their fans will be hoping for a remarkable turnaround this Sunday afternoon when they come up against one of the competition’s most impressive outfits from the opening round in the Wests Tigers. Wallace praised the Tigers’ ‘Big 3’ in James Tedesco, Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks. “Those three are dangerous, and I thought their forwards were pretty good last week too,” he said. “Defensively, if we play like we did last weekend then it will be a rough night. “We’ll prepare the same this week; we just need a better attitude going into the game. We got beat physically last week

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Peter Wallace is hopeful Penrith can turn it around this Sunday against Wests too, so that area needs improving as well.” Wallace confirmed he’ll be right to line up for the Panthers this Sunday in Campbelltown, despite leaving the field against

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ands up who tipped a 42-10 score between St GeorgeIllawarra and Penrith on Saturday? Yes, plenty of you. Keep them up if you had the Dragons owning the 42? Suddenly the only hand I see is the fibber’s up the back of

the room. That shock result was part of another unpredictable opening week, where five ‘away’ teams won, injuries struck, the ball defied physics and four out of eight was good tipping! Still, we jump to conclusions: The Dragons can attack! The Bulldogs still can’t! Souths are gone! The Sharks won’t go back to back! It will be a Cowboys-Raiders Grand Final! The Roosters can’t concentrate for 80! The Warriors will finish 9th! Trent Barrett won’t last! Be careful. Be very, very careful. Let’s pick Penrith as a case in point. Sure, it was a disappointing start and there is much to fix… but there is also much time. Last year, Premiers Cronulla opened with a loss. In fact they dropped two of their

first three. Before that, North Queensland started their 2015 Premiership by losing their first three games… heavily! Souths had three losses in the opening month of their 2014 Premiership season. The Roosters were pumped 28-10 to open 2013 but still owned Grand Final Day in October. Hell, the last four years suggest the only way to the penthouse is by having a stint in the cellar to start. Penrith still has a very good side. Te Maire Martin and Nathan Cleary will never play their first NRL game together again, Bryce Cartwright will adjust to life back in the second row, Peter Wallace won’t always cop a head knock, the forwards will cover more metres, the 58 per cent completion rate will be improved upon, so too the 44 missed tackles. On we could go. And before Dragons fans spend the whole week with their chests so pumped the Red V becomes a straight line, consider this. Last year, no team started better than Souths, topping 40 points in the first two rounds. Come September, they were spectators, crippled by a nine game losing streak mid-season.

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their clubs overall. Coaches these days have learned the art of being media managers and PR specialists. But back in 1991, Panthers coach Phil Gould produced the most open honesty you could imagine from a coach – declaring his team couldn’t win. All of this came after Penrith had won the 1991 Grand Final, defeating

Canberra 19-12 and sparking immense celebrations among the playing group, coaching staff and supporters. Despite the season ending in the best possible way, the victory meant Penrith would have to back up for the World Club Challenge, to be played less than two weeks after the Grand Final. The game against English champions Wigan was to be played at Anfield in Liverpool. On Tuesday, September 24 1991, Gould declared his side couldn’t and wouldn’t win. “I’d like to see the game postponed but I understand that is not possible,” he said. “The way things are going we will be battling to get a side together.” A combination of Grand Final celebrations and injuries meant that the Panthers were never going to be up for the flight to England in such a short

space of time. Even the master coach Gus Gould was no chance of inspiring his troops against Wigan. “I can’t imagine us doing much training this week,” Gould admitted in the lead-up to the game. Despite initial reports that halfback and captain Greg Alexander wouldn’t make the trip, he did end up leading the side into the game. The squad for the match was: Greg Barwick, Darren Willis, Graeme Bradley, Brad Izzard, Graham Mackay, Steve Carter, Greg Alexander, Brandon Lee, Royce Simmons, Paul Dunn, Paul Clarke, John Cartwright, Colin van der Voort, Ben Alexander, Grant Izzard, Tony Xuereb and Paul Smith. It turns out Gould was right – the Panthers didn’t win that day, but they certainly weren’t as embarrassed as many predicted. They lost 21-4 and Darren Willis scored Penrith’s only try.

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h e n Violent Femmes bassist B r i a n R itchie m a d e the move from New York to Hobart he couldn’t have predicted that it would lead to a role curating one of Australia’s most unique and successful summer festivals. In a case of serendipity it was at this time that Australian art collector David

Walsh was dreaming up what would become MONA, aka the Museum of Old and New Art – an architecturally striking art museum that overlooks the Derwent River in Tasmania. The pair’s meeting in sleepy Tassie led to the creation of MONA FOMA – a festival held at the museum which showcases the work of artists from different art forms including sound, dance and visual art. “He’s a big Violent Femmes fan and he wanted to do a festival but didn’t know how to do it, so he called on me to help out,” Brian said. MONA FOMA started in 2009 and ran for several years before the opening of MONA. According to Brian the festival

had a significant influence on the direction of the museum. “It became like an incubator and kind of like a notepad for what the museum was, more based on music than art but still a lot of the same philosophies were involved,” he said. It’s not surprising that Brian – who is now an Australian citizen – was asked to take on the position. Along with frontman Gordon Gano he founded a band that started in the 80s, but whose music still fits perfectly into the 2017 hipstersaturated alternative rock scene without relying on nostalgia – no easy feat for a band that formed over 35 years ago. Take for example Violent Femmes’

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on your favourite green gear and get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in true Irish spirit with Eireborne at the Evan Theatre. Some of the best dancers from international shows including ‘Riverdance’ and ‘Lord of the Dance’ will join together for this amazing live performance. 2014 World Champion Ceili Moore will have audiences mesmerised as she performs the choreography of acclaimed Australian dancer/choreographer Peta Anderson. The dancers will be joined on stage by a live band led by singer Chris Ninni, who appeared on ‘The Voice’. The show will feature hits from some of Ireland’s most loved performers

including Van Morrison, U2, Hozier, Ronan Keating, The Script and more. There’s no better way to get in the spirit of the day than with this celebration of Irish dance and music. Grab your tickets now! Eireborne will be performing at the Evan Theatre at Penrith Panthers on Friday, March 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $33. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers. com.au or call 4720 5555.

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hings are not looking good for Popcorn High in Ruby Productions’ latest show ‘Popcorn High The Musical’. Set in a small town the school is suffering from a lack of students and the department thinks it’s time to shut it down. But the choirmaster is determined not to give up without a fight, and with the help of teachers and students they put on a spectacular show that will prove there’s plenty of life left in Popcorn High. ‘Popcorn High The Musical’ will offer

audiences a night of laughs, and plenty of musical fun with pop tracks both new and old. Performing in the play is NIDA graduate JP Yerma, who has worked on TV and film productions including ‘Happy Feet’, ‘The Gods of Egypt’, ‘Rake’ and ‘Here Come The Habibs’. ‘Popcorn High The Musical’ is written and directed by Nathan Large. Ruby Productions’ ‘Popcorn High The Musical’ will be on at the John Lees Centre in Penrith on Saturday, March 11 and 18 at 2pm and 6.30pm. Tickets are $20 for concession and $25 for adults. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/215976 or call 4735 5422.

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he Evan Theatre will be rocking this weekend with a free members’ show packed full of rock ‘n’ roll hits. Get ready for a trip down memory lane when legendary entertainers Digger Revell (pictured) and Vicky O’Keefe take to the stage. Digger will perform his top 10 hits from the 60s and 70s, along with a host of rockabilly and country tracks. Vicky O’Keefe – daughter of Australia’s king of rock ‘n’ roll Johnny O’Keefe – will pay tribute to her father with a stirring

performance of some of his greatest hits. The show will also include a moving duet of ‘I’m Counting On You’, with Johnny featured on the big screen singing along with his talented daughter. So grab your mates and get ready for a Sunday afternoon full of great music and rock ‘n’ roll memories. ‘Rock and Roll: The Best Years of Our Lives’ will be on at the Evan Theatre at Penrith Panthers on Sunday, March 12 at 4pm. Tickets are free for members and $27 for visitors. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. penrith.panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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Dean’s Karaoke with Freddie – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist – Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Mary’s DJ – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Eireborne – Evan Theatre $33, 8pm 4720 5555 Hyjinx – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Ultimate Pink + Rockchix Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Lenny Duff, Blackwater and Shaylee Wilde – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 They Call Me Bruce – Henry Sports Club Free entry, 7pm 9623 2119 Thunderstruck AC/DC Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384

The Wiggles Evan Theatre – 4720 5555 Sunday, March 19, 10.00am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 5pm, $30

Saturday, March 18 Mike Hallam Hot Five – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Mary’s Karaoke – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881

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Ê Pop star and former talent show judge Ronan Keating has joined the fourth season of ‘Love Child’. The rather unusual choice is part of a major cast overhaul for the hit Channel Nine drama. Ê Popular Channel Nine reality series ‘Married at First Sight’ has been renewed for a fifth season. The dating show will go into production later this year and air in 2018. Ê With ‘I’m A Celebrity’ wrapping up in a few days, Channel Ten will launch their next reality show ‘The Biggest Loser: Transformed’ on Tuesday, March 14 at 7.30pm. There will be some slight changes to the format including eliminations in every episode. Ê Channel Nine is casting for new reality series ‘Family Food Fight’, which will air later this year. Producers are looking for families who have a passion for their own culinary heritage. Families must be made up of four relatives of amateur cooks, without professional or semi-professional kitchen experience. To apply, visit esgau.etribez.com/a/esgau/fff/ welcome. Ê Fans of hit Foxtel prison drama ‘Wentworth’ will be pleased to know that

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Ê Channel Ten has announced that the runner-up from last year’s ‘The Bachelorette’, Matty Johnson, will star in the next series of ‘The Bachelor’. The 29-year-old was the overwhelming favourite to get chosen for the fifth series, and it seems fans well and truly got their way. Filming has already started, with the show set to air mid-year.

season five will premiere on Tuesday, April 4 at 8.30pm. Fans still doubting the death of major character Bea Smith will finally get answers when the Showcase series returns next month.

Ê MTV series ‘Geordie Shore’ returns later this month with eight new ‘workers’ amongst the cast. Now in season 13, the show will screen as ‘Geordie Shore: New Radgie Rampage’, express at 9am on Wednesday, March 29 and replayed at 9.30pm. Ê New episodes of ‘Law and Order: SVU’ will air from next Saturday, March 18 on Ten. Ê Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang will no longer be hosting SBS’s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest, ending eight years of on-the-ground commentary in Europe. It’s understood it was the pair’s decision to call it quits. There’s been no word on a replacement. Ê A new panel show about the Arts is looking for people who work in the industry and have strong opinions. Actors, critics, writers, performers, directors and comedians with demonstrated experience in TV, film, theatre, music and online are required. To be considered for an audition, submit your contact details and photo to azarkesh@iprimus.com.au. Ê Arnold Schwarzenegger has quit as boss of ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’ citing Donald Trump for the “baggage” that surrounds his role on the show. Although, President Trump has fired back saying the ‘Terminator’ star was fired for the show’s bad ratings.

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With the release of the muchanticipated Nintendo Switch console comes the latest instalment in the hugely popular Zelda franchise. Gamers can explore the wilds of Hyrule, where you will battle enemies, hunt wild beasts, collect food and elixirs, and uncover more than 100 puzzle-containing Shrines of Trials. ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ has been a massive hit with critics and fans, so if you love gaming this is definitely one to add to the collection.

Doctor Strange Rated M

Spend a couple of hours in the Marvel universe with this week’s new release ‘Doctor Strange’. The film follows the story of Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), a talented neurosurgeon who is injured in a horrible car crash. After the tragic accident Dr Strange’s life takes a drastic turn as he uncovers the hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions.

To protect the Marvel cinematic universe, he will use his metaphysical abilities to mediate between the real world and what lies beyond. Along with Benedict Cumberbatch, this action blockbuster also stars Rachel McAdams as Dr Gina Atwater, Chiwetel Ejiofor as supervillain Mordo and Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One. ‘Doctor Strange’ has been a hit movie for the Marvel franchise.

CINEMA Kong: Skull Island Rated M

The great cinema ape is back! This week King Kong returns to the big screen in the gigantic new action release ‘Kong: Skull Island’. In this reboot of the King Kong franchise, a team of explorers come together to explore an uncharted island in the Pacific. The team are unaware that behind the island’s beauty lies the domain of the myth that is Kong. ‘Kong: Skull Island’ features a host of stars including Tom Hiddleston (‘The Avengers’), Oscar winner Brie Larson (‘Room’), Samuel L. Jackson (‘The Hateful Eight’), John Goodman (‘Argo’) and John C. Reilly (‘Step Brothers’).

The film is directed by Jordan VogtRoberts, who is known for his work on ‘The Kings of Summer’. Across cinema history, there’s been an absolute abundance of King Kong movies. Whether it’s worth once again revisiting this popular ‘monster movie’ story is yet to be seen. One thing is for sure though, this is definitely a flick that needs to be enjoyed on the big screen with an extra large bucket of popcorn in hand. ‘Kong: Skull Island’ is currently screening at Hoyts Penrith in the Westfield complex. For more information on movies and session times, visit www. hoyts.com.au.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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With Mercury moving into your sign, it’s a wonderful week to rethink your approach to a personal problem. Talking things over with a trusted friend will also help you view the situation from a totally fresh perspective. And don’t underestimate the power of your intuition to point you in the right direction. On the weekend you’re impatient to say exactly what’s on your mind. But your words could inflame a sensitive situation.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Procrastination is out and being passionately proactive is in, as you make the most of Mars charging through your sign. So get motivated; initiate ideas; take action; and walk your talk! Of course, with Venus (your ruling planet) in retrograde motion, there will be plenty of problems and frustrations along the way. Especially involving your partner, a friend or a cherished dream.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Saturn pushes you to fulfil your relationship responsibilities, both at work and at home. Attached Twins – are you pulling your weight? Or are you leaving all the serious decision-making up to your partner? Singles – look for lasting love with someone who is dependable and emotionally mature. All Geminis need to avoid over-reacting on the weekend. Blurting out the first thing that comes into your mind is a recipe for trouble.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

This week will run more smoothly if you roll up your sleeves and be a disciplined and conscientious Crab as you re-organise your daily routine, plus prioritise and streamline tasks. And resist the temptation to be a cream-bun-eating couch potato! The more responsible you are about regular exercise and smart food choices, the healthier and happier you’ll be.

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LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Lions love to live it up, as you constantly press the ‘let’s overdo everything’ button. But this week Saturn puts the brakes on, and reminds you of all your current responsibilities and the long list of jobs you haven’t yet completed. Plus something (or someone) may stop you from expressing yourself in the fun and carefree way you’d like to. You’ll find the more you resist these restrictions, the more difficult the week will be.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

You don’t usually shirk your professional and family responsibilities but this week you’ll be so busy that you may inadvertently overlook an important matter. If you don’t pull your weight (for whatever reason) then expect a major reality check. Or you could be at the receiving end of some stern words from a loved one or work colleague. Whatever happens, don’t take it too personally Virgo.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

You’re keen to catch up socially with friends and workmates. Creativity is also highlighted but don’t be deterred by ongoing challenges. Hard work and calm consultation will take you far! When it comes to a professional matter, a study project or a social media campaign, you’ll need to put in some long hours this week. You have the potential to achieve success, but it won’t come without plenty of elbow grease on your part.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

This week, strive to be firm yet flexible with a stressed family member and avoid getting drawn into frustrating arguments. A parent or close friend has some sensible advice that you may not want to hear. Listen up Scorpio and don’t be so defensive! When it comes to money matters, Saturn sends a reality check your way, in the form of a large bill or an unexpected expense.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Are you viewing a personal project, a domestic situation or a family member through ridiculously rose-coloured glasses? This week Saturn urges you to be more realistic about what’s going on. Smart Sagittarians will slow down and do the research that’s required. If you rush into a complicated situation without some forward planning, then you could end up with a real mess on your hands. The weekend is wonderful for socialising.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

This week’s Sun/Saturn square boosts your ambitious side, your perfectionist streak, and your incredibly close attention to detail. But do your best to get the balance right between being conscientious and being creative. Hard work without some divine inspiration is ultimately meaningless. If you are too demanding with family and close friends, then the road to success will be lonely.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Are your dreams achievable? Or are you being unrealistic about a project that’s due to be completed? Perhaps you need to get others on board and delegate more? If you think creatively, work hard and capitalise on your group connections, then you’ll eventually taste success. Communication is emphasised on the weekend, so expect plenty of phone calls, texts, tweets and emails. But avoid saying something rash to a stressed relative.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Creativity is high and your imagination and intuition are firing. But the lines between fact and fantasy could become blurred so it’s not a good time to make important decisions. Be flexible and wait. And avoid brooding over your mistakes and worrying about the past. Regrets will get you nowhere. Your motto from Dr Seuss: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened”.

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The time in our life where we have the most capacity to build wealth is also the time when it is probably the last thing we are thinking about! When we first commence full-time work, it is common to have a high capacity to save, and a low desire to do so. Most young Australians are staying at home longer, generally due to the everincreasing cost of housing. This is keeping their cost of living quite low, resulting in a reasonably high disposable income. The problem is that most young people are not utilising this cash flow surplus to build wealth or achieve medium to long term financial goals. Who can blame them? The last thing I was thinking about in my early 20s was my financial future. Starting early provides a number of advantages. Compound interest is very powerful and sees investments increase exponentially if invested for a long period of time. If you can get ahead early, generally you will get further and further ahead. Furthermore, once a saving habit is formed, it is easy to maintain. Consistent

savings over a long period of time is the secret to developing wealth. In our early 20s, when many have very few expenses but are earning reasonable income, it is easy to save without having to sacrifice too much. A large portion of our money is discretionary spending so sacrificing a small portion of this for the medium or long term is unlikely to affect lifestyle to any great degree. Salary sacrificing $20 a week from age 20-30, if invested in a balanced fund that averages ASICâ€™s estimated 7.2 per cent pa return, will be worth $260,000 at age 65. This will make a significant difference to

retirement. $20 pre-tax is likely to have very minimal impact to ongoing lifestyle. Saving $100 a week into a high interest bank account earning three per cent pa will see you accumulate just under $30,000 in five years. This would see you well on your way to saving for a home deposit. If we are able to start building wealth before we start accruing financial commitments that make saving difficult, we will be on the front foot financially. If you are in the situation where you have high disposable income due to having low financial commitments, starting to build wealth will really help to secure your financial future.

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Pelvic pain during pregnancy is frustrating, but common

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Your body will go through all sorts of changes when you’re pregnant, but pain in the pelvic region can be both uncomfortable and concerning...

Joanne Wholahan Physiotherapist OnePointHealth 4732 5188 onepointhealth.com.au

Pain in the pelvic region or lower back is common during pregnancy. This pain is related to a woman being pregnant and can have a variety of symptoms: • Pain may be felt at the back of the pelvis near your buttocks or at the front near your pubic bone. • It can be sharp and at times stabbing pain which can extend down into the hips and legs. • It can be aggravated by activities such as turning over in bed, walking, stairs, dressing and getting in and out of the car. • Pain often eases with rest. • It can begin as early as the first trimester but more typically towards the 2nd and 3rd trimester. There are a few reasons for the pain, these include: • The pelvic area is an area under constant change during pregnancy. • Hormonal changes soften the soft tissues which can increase the mobility in the pelvis.

• The growing baby, placenta and additional fluid increase the load on the pelvis with reduced support from the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles being stretched. • Changes in your alignment can also create non optimal loading of the pelvis. There are many things that can be done to reduce or eliminate the pain. You often will need to change some of your movement habits and take ownership of the problem by seeking professional advice and completing some exercises.

This is not a dangerous condition for you or your baby and most likely you will make a good recovery by implementing good management strategies. The checklist below is a guide for you to follow: • Maintain correct alignment in standing, sitting and walking • Always stand on two feet • Remain active but combine this with restful periods • Use pillows between your legs when sleeping • Avoid heavy lifting • Watch how you carry objects

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How to ensure your new puppy becomes a social dog

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Positive experiences and positive reinforcement are the best means of encouraging your new puppy to develop into a happy, relaxed and social dog. Socialisation is the process of developing positive relationships with people and other animals. The most important time for socialisation is very early in your puppy’s life, the first three to four months. To prevent anti-social behaviour, fear and aggression it is best to provide frequent positive social experiences in a wide variety of situations during this time. Start with calm introductions to one or two people or pets at a time. If your puppy handles this well then increase the number of people, noise level and activity level. Puppy preschool and visiting friends with vaccinated animals are great safe socialisation options. Sometimes people are told to keep their puppy home until they have finished their vaccination course. This is important to discuss with your veterinarian as risks do exist but the window when dogs are most receptive to new experiences is often over before the course is finished. At different stages of the vaccination protocol more outings are allowed.

The risk of puppies developing behavioural problems from lack of socialisation is more common than diseases in the general population. To maintain good social skills continued exposure is still required as they age. Puppies may be scared of new things especially those that make a lot of noise like car travel, traffic, power tools, people riding bikes or scooters and children. Children are normally more noisy, active and unpredictable than adults. Being safely exposed to these will help puppies remain calm and learn they are not scary. During exposure to new people, pets or experiences encourage calm behaviour by distraction with pats and treats and keeping sessions short. It is important to not overwhelm your new puppy and ensure experiences are not negative. If you cannot calm them in a new situation, something is very scary or they display an unwanted behaviour then do not force them. They may not be ready for a room full of excited children, a dog park full of dogs or to have all their nails clipped. Praise calm behaviour by saying they are good in a quiet whisper. Try to avoid situations that result in unwanted behaviours like barking, jumping or biting. Do not use punishment or correction. It is a common misunderstanding that when an animal reacts to punishment, a raised voice or correction they look guilty and

they know what they have done wrong. They are simply reacting to your tone and body language and it will increase anxiety. Puppies are like us, they learn better when they are calm not stressed. Rather than punishment or correction, try an alternative way of dealing with the situation. For example, if a puppy jumps up when greeting new people, get the puppy to sit and have the new person give them a treat. If a puppy bites a lot, redirect this onto toys and avoid playing with their heads and mouths with your hands. If a puppy struggles when you try to hold them to cut their nails, try getting another person to distract them with treats and pats.

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Mix business with pleasure thanks to exciting new style You can look professional but also be ready for a quick workout. You just need to make sure that you do it right...

Alyce Madden Westfield Penrith Follow me on Instagram @styled.by.alyce

Puma to offer us complete seasonal collections with her take on the classic brand. Reinventing iconic pieces to wear casually, her ‘Fenty by Puma’ range focuses on comfort – side press stud trackpants somewhat reminiscent of our high school days and the ‘fur slide’, a cozy spin on the timeless sporty sandal featuring a faux fur strap with satin logo branding! So try the athleisure look, but remember it’s sadly more than just throwing on a tracksuit and going to work. Think about looking sporty but still pulled together! Wear the Lorna Jane tights in Nicila, a 3/4 length pant with a black and white wide midrise waistband with extra ventilation mesh panels. Team this with a fitted black long sleeve t-shirt and then a pair of streamlined street-wear shoes like the Nike Sportswear Airmax in the fresh white colour ‘platinum’. Your favourite cross body purse and aviator sunglasses polishes your look perfectly, don’t forget your ponytail and abs are optional! Pop into Westfield Penrith today, and see what’s on offer! Do you have a fashion question you’d like Alyce to address in her column? Email news@westernweekender.com. au to provide feedback or message us on Facebook.

Today in our busy lives we demand comfort and function but how do we make sure we don’t give up on style? Athleisure is the answer! More of a new way of dressing instead of a trend, athleisure is a hybrid of workout wear and business casual and it’s here to stay. At Westfield Penrith we are seeing our favourite stores starting to showcase their own active wear lines like Country Road and Witchery, with now the latest addition Forever New Active. We are also seeing so many big active wear brands combining with designers and popular celebrities to create fashion forward clothes to motivate us to work out but also to wear casually shopping on the weekend or to a lunch date with friends! Stella McCartney teamed up with Adidas, her line featuring modern high neck crop tops to be worn as sports bras, complete with diagonal zips and advanced high-performance technology fabric. Rihanna works closely with the brand

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We can learn plenty from some of our favourite cuisines We’ve fallen in love with international foods, and they can inspire you to shake up your traditional meals at home with exciting new flavours...

Kate Reid Nutritionist kate.reid@ westernweekender.com.au @kate_reid6

It’s no secret that Australians love Asian cuisine. These days even the smallest rural town has a Thai or Chinese restaurant; sushi is a staple in shopping centre food courts; while Vietnamese, Malaysian and Korean restaurants are becoming increasingly popular. There’s certainly plenty to love about Asian cuisine, so what can we learn from some of our favourite foods? How to build flavour When it comes to flavour, Asian cuisine has it in spades. Chili, garlic, ginger, wasabi, coriander, miso, mint, lemongrass – the options are endless and varied enough to suit all tastes whether you prefer mild or spicy, hearty or fresh. Getting the balance of sweet, salty, spicy and sour isn’t always easy, but when done right there’s nothing quite as delicious. If you’re new to preparing Asian cuisine at home start with ready-made curry pastes and sauces, add Asian herbs like mint and coriander to salads, or try simple stir fry sauce combinations like

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On the right track for Championship glory Athletes from Jamison Little Athletics Centre will compete at the State Track and Field Championships next weekend. Photo: Melinda Jane NATHAN TAYLOR

he Jamison Little Athletics Centre will be well represented at next weekend’s State Track and Field Championships, with 19 local athletes going for gold. The State Championships, which will be held next Friday to Sunday at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, will feature male and female athletes aged from U9 to U17. It will officially mark the end of the 2016/17 Little Athletics track and field competition season. Athletes from Jamison Little Athletics Centre will compete across a range of track and field events including the 100m

sprint, hurdles, long jump, shot put, discus and long distance running. Jamison Little Athletics Centre Treasurer, Janeetha Munaweera, said so many athletes qualified for the State Championships after strong performances at last month’s Region Championships in Blacktown. “Our athletes achieved phenomenal results by winning medals of all colours and achieving a number of personal bests,” she said. “I put our success down to the hard work of the athletes as well as our dedicated club coach Kate Ryan, who voluntarily trains the kids and helps out around the club.” One athlete who is no stranger to

competing on the big stage is Cranebrook youngster Alysha Pearson, who will compete at her sixth State Championships next weekend. The 14-year-old St Paul’s Grammar student will contest the discus and shot put events. “I’ve been competing at the State Championships since I was nine. The only time I missed out was due to a broken left finger a few years back,” she said. “Every time I’ve competed I’ve made the top eight and medalled three times. “I’ve won two silvers in discus and one gold medal in shot put.” While Pearson hopes to do just as well or even better next weekend, she’s looking forward to cheering on some of Jamison

Little Athletics Centre’s younger athletes, who will be competing at the State Championships for the first time. “I’ve been with the club since I was three-years-old,” she said. “I remember when I was younger going to State for the first time, it was very exciting. These kids will have a ball and I hope they do well.” Athletes who perform exceptionally well next weekend will have the opportunity to test their abilities on a national stage at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in April. “Due to the tough competition not everyone can medal but I am confident that some of our athletes will win,” Munaweera said.

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Popovic hopeful of strong finish Story continued from » p. 72 “We just have to leave it that it wasn’t given, it’s 0-0 and we don’t get the win.” Despite not taking home all three points, the Wanderers remain in sixth spot on the A-League ladder with five games remaining. Popovic said he was frustrated his side came so close to getting just their sixth victory of the season. “You can’t be angry or disappointed with the players, it was an amazing effort after the couple of weeks we’ve had,” he said. “We really controlled the game, created opportunities and scored a goal that wasn’t given. “It’s very difficult to be anything but frustrated.” The Wanderers will enjoy this weekend off before taking on FC Seoul next Wednesday night in the AFC Champions League before returning home to face the Wellington Phoenix at Spotless Stadium next Sunday. Popovic said the Wanderers need to start winning games in order to make the finals. “I know games are running out but we’ve got to get ourselves into the finals and, if we do that, we’ll go in there with confidence and take on whoever we have to,” he said. Popular striker Brendon Santalab is also expected to be back next week.

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Trio of local referees take giant step towards blowing the whistle at major football matches NATHAN TAYLOR

trio of local referees from the Nepean Referees Group (NRG) could one day be officiating in the A-League or W-League after being selected in the FFA National Talent Pool. Nick Farmer, Emma Kocbek and Ebony Humphrey were chosen in the National Talent Pool, which is made up of a select group of referees from around Australia who have been recognised by their local branch and endorsed by Football NSW to receive additional training in preparation for higher matches including the A-League and W-League. “Never in this region have we experienced three referees nominated and accepted in the FFA National Talent Pool,” NRG Referee Manager, Graham Chapman said. “Whilst in previous years we have seen people such as retired referee Doug Rennie reach terrific heights and NRG member Sarah Ho regularly appear on W-League and A-League matches, this is the first group of referees under the NRG era to be recognised.” Chapman said the acceptance of Farmer, Kocbek and Humphrey make NRG the second biggest contributor of

Ebony Humphrey, Nick Farmer and Emma Kocbek. Photo: Melinda Jane referees under the NRG era to be recognised. “Their hard work begins now,” Mr Chapman said. “There are advanced fitness tests and constant critique of their refereeing performance both in our region and outside. “There is no guarantee that they will make the A-League or W-League but they are one step closer if they stay absolutely focused and committed.” All three referees will be developed in the National Talent Pool as well as be a

part of NRG’s Premier League refereeing group in 2017. Head of Football NSW Referees and current A-League referee, Kris GriffithJones, said NRG are leading the way in developing young referees. “The way in which NRG has developed their referees is best practice across Australia with many other groups now wanting to do exactly what they are doing,” he said. “It’s a real credit to NRG and the entire management team for never losing site of what can be achieved.”

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith’s Round 14 first grade clash against Mosman in the NSW Premier Cricket competition has ended in a draw. Day two at Howell Oval last Saturday was abandoned due to rain. The result means Penrith remain in finals contention in sixth spot. Penrith will travel to Drummoyne Oval this Saturday morning to take on Sydney in a One Day match. A win for Penrith will secure themselves a place in the finals.

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GOLF: Penrith Golf Club’s Julie Preskett has been appointed to the Golf NSW Advisory Committee for 2017. Preskett was one of 16 candidates appointed to assist Golf NSW to meet its strategic goals and to provide input on behalf of affiliated clubs and districts regarding the promotion, marketing and growth of the game across the state. Stuart Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of Golf NSW, was thrilled to welcome the newly appointed committee members on-board. “This is a talented and diverse group who are truly representative of our affiliated clubs and districts,” he said. AFLW: The GWS Giants have pulled

off the biggest upset of the AFL Women’s season so far, defeating premiership favourites Melbourne 20-15 last week in Blacktown. The win was the Giants’ first of the season, and came off the back of their biggest loss of the year the week prior. GWS will hope to go back to back when they face Collingwood this Sunday morning. NETBALL: Giants Netball are still undefeated in the Super Netball season, defeating the Collingwood Magpies 59-51 last weekend. The Giants were ruthless in every third, with goal shooter Jo Harten punishing the Magpies with 43 goals at 96 per cent. This Saturday the Giants will travel to the Sunshine Coast to battle the Lightning. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 4 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season wrapped up last weekend with great results for Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams. In the SG Ball competition, Penrith thrashed the West Coast Pirates 24-4 while in the Harold Matthews competition, Penrith and the Bulldogs played a 20-all draw. This Saturday Penrith will take on the Manly Sea Eagles in both grades at Lottoland. If you would like to make a submission , email Nathan.Taylor@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Basketball Penrith get championship defence off to strong start NATHAN TAYLOR

enrithâ€™s Division 1 Youth League Womenâ€™s team have got their title defence off to the best start possible, with a whopping 32-point win over Bankstown last weekend. With just a handful of girls returning from last seasonâ€™s championship-winning side, Penrithâ€™s team of talented youngsters hammered the Bruins 84-52 in Round 1 of the competition. Speaking with the Weekender, Panthers coach Leonie Moore said it will be an interesting year with so many players from last yearâ€™s squad unable to return due to age restrictions. â€œWe only have three Youth Age girls back from last year and they are joined by five graduating U18â€™s girls moving up an age group,â€? she said. â€œThe girls are very keen to go back-toback. â€œIt is a very different league this year with lots of player movement and new combinations at most Associations around the league.â€? Natalia Beaumont led the way for the Panthers last Sunday afternoon, scoring 17 points in the carve up. If Penrith are to repeat their success from

last year, their key players have to stand up according to Moore. â€œDominika Offner leads the group once again along with Emily Potts and Meg Creanor as our three most senior players,â€? she said. â€œNatalia Beaumont is a key player for us but unfortunately we lose her for many of our games due to other commitments. â€œWe do gain a great defensive player in Teiarna Offner though, which strengthens the group.â€? Moore said while the side are strong in every position on the court, itâ€™s a challenge to field the same group week in, week out. â€œWe cover all spots with talent but we will not have all players available each week,â€? she said. â€œJust getting a consistent line-up every week is always the challenge in this League.â€? Meanwhile, Penrithâ€™s Division 1 Youth League Menâ€™s teams have gone down in a thriller to Central Coast. The Panthers, who failed to reach the playoffs last season, fell just short in their opening round clash 63-60. Joel Klein top scored for Penrith with 18 points. Both sides will hit the road this weekend with Penrithâ€™s women taking on the Norths Bears while Penrithâ€™s men will battle the Hills Hornets.

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anderers coach Tony Popovic was again left pondering the state of refereeing in the ALeague after his side had a certain goal denied against Adelaide last week. The Wanderers put on one of their best performances of the season but failed to convert the numerous chances they had against last year’s A-League champions. However, the Wanderers managed to get the ball into the back of the net through Dimas but referee Kris Griffth-Jones pulled things back after spotting an infringement. Speaking after the match, a frustrated Popovic said the decision cost his side the game. “It was a goal… there’s not much else you can say about that,” he said. “It was a clear goal, legitimate goal, but they found a way for it not to be a goal.” Popovic revealed he had a conversation with the referee regarding the denial but refrained from going into any detail. “The referee told me something but it’s better for the officials if I don’t say what he told me,” he said. Story continues on » p.70

Wanderers captain Dimas had a “clear goal” denied according to coach Tony Popovic

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