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CALL TO CHINA Penrith businesses are turning to overseas investment in order to create much-needed new jobs in the local area. The Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) will be attending the China International Import Expo from May 15 to 18 and is staking the case for business investment in Penrith. The PBA is compiling a portfolio of businesses and qualifying local projects that may appeal to investors.
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he Erskine Park Road intersection with Mamre Road was officially opened on Wednesday by Penrith Mayor, Mark Davies, and Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies. Formerly a rural intersection of two single lane roads, the Erskine Park Road intersection will act as the gateway for many motorists to the pivotal Erskine Park Link Road. “It really does give me great pleasure to be standing here today at the official opening of such an important intersection in the Penrith LGA,” Cr Davies said.
“Th is is a project that has been of great importance to Penrith Council. There is an incredible amount of traffic that passes through this area, there a number of transport companies, logistical companies and businesses based in this area as well as residents.” He said the road’s opening also symbolises a great partnership between Council and the State Government. “Th is is a $6.6 million piece of infrastructure... the funding of course has been through Section 94 (funding by developers) and Council has delivered the intersection,” he said. Mrs Davies agreed that the road is pivotal for the region.
“It is really great to be standing side by side with Council to open what really is a missing link in important roads infrastructure,” she said. The roadworks included widening of both roads, traffic signals and major drainage works. Meanwhile, Premier Barry O'Farrell said that work on the Erskine Park Link Road is progressing well. “An important milestone has been completed with the second 80 metre long set of dual bridge girders installed for the Ropes Creek Bridge,” Mr O’Farrell said. Are you a regular motorist in the area? Tell us what you think of the new intersection: news@ westernweekender.com.au.
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his is the dramatic image that threatens to derail the Western Sydney Wanderers’ premiership celebrations this weekend. As this photo of a man being escorted from Parramatta Stadium allegedly spitting at a police officer went viral on Tuesday, Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Wanderers officials were left to defend the majority of fans they say are well-behaved. With the Wanderers likely to claim the Premier’s Plate in their debut season by beating Newcastle tonight, the focus remains on the behaviour of a small number of fans at last Saturday’s clash with Sydney FC at Parramatta Stadium. NSW Police have told the Weekender seven people came to notice both inside and outside Parramatta Stadium in regards to anti-social behaviour. A 23-year-old man was caught in possession of a flare, but had his ticket confiscated and was issued with an infringement notice. A 27-year-old man was also caught in possession of a fla re and issued with an infringement notice. A 31-year-old man was issued with an infringement notice for offensive behaviour inside the stadium whilst a 24-year-old man was issued a court attendance notice for intimidation of police, resisting arrest and offensive language. Another man was issued with an infringement notice outside the stadium and two men in their 20’s were arrested and charged near Darcy Street, Parramatta, for assaulting a 20-year-old man.
NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione, has declared “enough is enough” when it comes to misbehaving soccer fans. “We’ve had it,” he told radio 2GB. “These people give up the right and privilege to go and watch a game when they carry on like that.” Mr Scipione promised that extra offic ers would be employed at Wanderers matches in the future if required. He also confi rmed some 14 flares were let off inside Parramatta Stadium. Also of huge concern is police footage, obtained by 2GB broadcaster Ray Hadley, which shows frightening scenes outside a Parramatta restaurant, in which Wanderers fans clearly intimidate patrons by yelling, chanting and swearing. A plate an glass were also thrown, hitting a Sydney FC fan. The Wanderers passionate Red and Black Bloc supporter group said they deny any involvement in the incident that took place during the pre-game march, and condemned those involved. “The Red and Black Bloc wishes to apologise to the Sydney FC fans tormented by the minority who joined in on the march at the Sydney Derby, and wishes to express our deepest sorrow for the anti-social behaviour they were a victim of,” they said in statement. “The Red and Black Bloc does not promote anti-social behaviour and actively attempts to eliminate it from our fanbase.” The FFA said it condemned the actions of a “small number of troublemakers”. “FFA thanks the vast majority of fans of the Wanderers and Sydney FC for making the Hyundai A-League’s third Sydney derby a spectacular night for Australian sport,” Head of A-League, Damien de Bohun said. “The sold-out crowd of nearly 20,000 provided a huge amount of colour, noise and theatre, and the overall behaviour was exceptionally good. “Those fans who disturbed the
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enjoyment of fellow fans with anti-social behaviour have no place in the game. There are currently 17 people in NSW serving bans from attending matches under FFA’s control because of acts of anti-social behaviour.” In a statement, Wanderers offic ials said
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enrith businesses are turning to overseas investment in order to create new jobs locally. The Penrith Business Alliance will be attending the China International Import Expo from May 15 to 18 and is staking the case for business investment in Penrith. In particular, business representatives are looking to take advantage of the Federal Government’s Special Investment Visa, where a foreign investor can gain permanent residency in Australia if they invest $5 million into the country. Stuart Godwin of VM3 Purefier and Josh Vrsaljko from Zac Homes are both looking to attract foreign investment through the PBA’s visit. Mr Godwin, manager at VM3 said the company is looking at investment on two fronts. “We have developed a range of chemical free devices that eliminate odour for a range of industries such as funeral parlours, waste management, veterinary clinics and to an extent hospitals,” he said. “We are looking for overseas investment and contacts in China to expand our exports – we already export to large markets like America but would like to enter the Chinese market.” The company has also developed a device that captures carbon dioxide emissions but needs investment to take the invention to the next level. Mr Vrsaljko said that as a Penrith-
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et me give you some insight into what happened in Canberra last Thursday. Rumours of a leadership challenge had been swirling for some time and the talk was it was all going to come to a head on Thursday – the last sitting day of Parliament for seven weeks until Budget Day. For the Rudd camp it was now or never. His supporters had been agitating for weeks and needed a trigger. Th ings were oddly quiet in the morning – contacts who were so willing to offer comment in the weeks prior were suddenly silent. Texts, calls and emails were going unanswered. Then Simon Crean held an event in the Mural Hall at Parliament House for an announcement on the arts – it raised a few eyebrows. There was no offic ial press conference – but his office said he was happy to answer some questions from the press. Hmmm. Was this the trigger? As it turned out, no.
But the press conference was weird. Mr Crean was forthcoming on criticism of the government, and he made some veiled sledges at the Prime Minister. Then in a sign he was clearly under pressure and perhaps torn by his conscience – he started getting stuck into the waiting journalists. I was one of them – and actually, I was the target of the mini tirade. Responding to a question I asked about the Government’s handling of the media law reforms, Simon Crean accused me of accusing Labor of trying to suffocate free speech. “What do you think? Why don’t you support changes to media laws?” he asked. To which I answered, “I’m not an independent and I’m not the one that has to be convinced”. Mr Crean then said “but your newspaper…” My answer: “I don’t work for a newspaper”. He briefly hung his head and said, “but
you know what I mean”. Th is was a man under pressure – politicians rarely go at journalists like that and it was particularly uncharacteristic of Simon Crean. Th ree hours later it was revealed why. He held another media conference and called for a spill of all leadership positions – he would nominate for deputy. After that journalists scrambled and we at Sky News went into rolling coverage for the next 12 hours. Question Time went ahead as planned – Julia Gillard called a leadership spill for 4.30pm and survived a censure motion. In the intervening hours Parliament was a strange place (well, stranger than usual), the security guards were particularly officious. We were told not to approach or talk to politicians in the corridor, the ministerial wing was cordoned off and the only MPs visible were those on the Coalition side and Anthony Albanese. As journalists gathered outside the
Whips office waiting for a result, we monitored Twitter and watched Sky News on our iPads. Kevin Rudd walked up to a camera on the way into caucus. He knew was going live to air, and declared he would not be sticking his hand up. Julia Gillard was to stay Prime Minister. We waited for the official result anyway – and there wasn’t even a vote. But for Julia Gillard it was over, fin ally over! She walked back to her office to a guard of honour, her staff clapping as she walked in the door. To which she told them to “get back to work”, with a big smile on her face. After it all, she’d won the three year running battle.
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battle of the budgets has been waged after the State Government announced that it was prepared to fund the Werrington Arterial but was requesting a Federal Government contribution. The Werrington Arterial provides a link between the M4 motorway and Great Western Highway along Kent Road, Gipps Street, Werrington Road and Christie Street to link with the Castlereagh Freeway corridor in the vicinity of Marsden Park. Last Friday, NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay made the trip to Claremont Meadows to announce that funding for the road would be budgeted this year and called on the Federal Government to provide 50 per cent of the funds. “We can’t say exactly how much the fir st stage will cost, but the project is between $70 million and $90 million and we have our money ready to go,” he said. “We are calling on the Federal Government to provide their half of the funds in the budget this year.” Mr Gay said that the State Government had made an official submission to the Federal Government for funding of the fi rst stage of the arterial. “[The Federal Government] have had our proposal for some time so the ball is now in their court,” Mr Gay said. But Federal Lindsay MP and Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury, said that the Federal Government had already made a generous contribution of $7 million to
kickstart the road’s construction, which is ultimately the State Government’s responsibility as a state road. “In 2007 we contributed in good faith $7 million to help kickstart the road. The State Government had committed $10 million so asking for 50 per cent of the short fall is news to me,” Mr Bradbury said. “Th is road is a State road and this is the fi rst time I have heard anything about a request for additional funds.” Mr Bradbury indicated that just fiv e weeks ago Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies made a public statement that: “the Australian and NSW State Governments are working together to deliver this important infrastructure project, with the Australian Government contributing $7 million from the Nation Building Program to the project and the NSW Government contributing the balance”. “What has changed in the last fiv e weeks?” he questioned. When the Weekender approached Mrs Davies, she said that: “He knows full well that the $7 million was funding towards ensuring the project was ‘shovel ready’”. “Now the NSW Government has a major road project ‘shovel ready’, we have allocated our half of the funding to construct the arterial and we await to see if the Federal Government matches our funding,” she said. Mr Bradbury said that the project is not shovel ready as tenders for the project are only just being fi nalised and reiterated that the original understanding was that the NSW Government would fund the balance of the project’s cost.
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PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT OPERATIONS (CLEAN AIR) REGULATION 2002 This approval applies only to rural zoned properties in Wallacia, Mulgoa, Kemps Creek, Mt Vernon, Londonderry, Llandilo, Castlereagh, Berkshire Park, Cranebrook, Orchard Hills, Luddenham, Agnes Banks, Badgery’s Creek and Regentville. In accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2002, Penrith City Council hereby grants general approval for burning in the open of dead and dry vegetation that originated on the property where the burning is to be carried out. This approval is restricted to the suburbs nominated above and to single land parcels that are 4000 square metres (one acre) or greater in area. If your property falls within NSW Fire Brigade area, a Fire Permit must be obtained from the NSW Fire Brigade prior to the commencement of the burn.
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This approval is granted subject to the provisions of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2002 and the following conditions: 1. Only dead and dry vegetation, where the vegetation originally grew on the same property shall be burnt in accordance with the Rural Fire Service ‘Standards for Pile Burning’ June 2003; www.rfs.nsw.gov.au 2. All fires are to be pile burns where the pile is not to exceed 2 metres in length or width, and must not be greater than 1.5 metres high. Any logs over 150mm in diameter are not be added to the pile.
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3. Burning under this approval must at all times be carried out by such practicable means as are necessary to prevent or minimise air pollution. Burning should not be carried out during periods of high wind or when the weather conditions are likely to cause smoke impacts on sensitive receptors such as schools, nursing homes, childcare centres or other residences.
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4. All reasonable measures should be taken to ensure that the material being burnt is not wet or green. 5. Only dead and dry vegetation is to be burnt. Plastics, rubber, chemical and pesticide containers, and the following specific prohibited articles are not be burnt: (a) Tyres, plastic coated wire, paint/solvent containers and residues (b) Timber treated with copper chromium arsenate (CCA) or pentachlorophenol (PCP) or painted timber
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(c) Grass clippings and leaves are not considered suitable due to the excessive smoke and alternative methods of disposal should be sought 6. All fires are to be a minimum distance of 20 metres from any building, areas of natural vegetation and 10 metres from all property boundaries. 7. In the event of a Total Fire Ban being declared this approval is suspended. Any existing fire is to be extinguished and is not to be recommenced until the Total Fire Ban is lifted. 8. In the event of a No Burn Day being declared by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) this approval is suspended for the duration of the declaration. When a No Burn Notice is issued, it applies to the lighting of new fires in the declared areas. Existing fires are allowed to continue in accordance with the conditions of the No Burn Notice, as extinguishing the fire would result in more smoke. No Burn Notices are notified in the Public Health section of the Sydney Morning Herald not later than on the day on which the Order is to take effect. Recorded information about “No Burn Notices’ is usually available after 4pm on the day before the notice comes into effect and can be accessed by phoning 131 555 or at the NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change website www.environment.nsw.gov.au/air/aboutnb.htm 9. Adjoining neighbours and people likely to be affected by smoke are to be notified at least 48 hours before the fire is lit. This will allow for smoke-sensitive people including asthmatics to plan to be away from the area before the burn is conducted. 10. Written or oral notice is to be given to the Cumberland Rural Fire Service at least 24 hours prior to the burn. Contact details are Ph: 4734 7777, Fax 4722 8796 and email Cumberland.zone@rfs. nsw.gov.au. Such notice must specify the person’s name, contact number, the location, purpose of the proposed fire and time that the fire is proposed to be lit. 11. A responsible supervising adult over the age of eighteen shall be on site at all times with enough water to extinguish the fire, if required, for that time the fire is active. 12. Burning shall only be conducted between the hours of 8am and 6pm on any day. 13. Any residue waste from the burning must be disposed of in an environmentally satisfactory manner and in accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005. On the completion of the burn, the burnt area must be maintained in a condition that minimises or prevents the emission of dust and prevents sediment or ash from fires being washed from the area into surrounding waterways (natural or constructed) including creeks, stormwater drainage lines, dams or ponds. This approval remains in force from 1 April to the 30 September 2013 or until the commencement of the Bush Fire Season if declared earlier. This approval does not apply to: 1. The burning of vegetation resulting from land clearing undertaken without development consent. Vegetation arising from land clearing can only be burnt in accordance with this general approval and if allowed under a development consent issued by Council; 2. The burning of packaging associated with agricultural operations. 3. Ecological/bush regeneration burns which are carried out to destroy infestations of noxious weeds, or to clear land for native species regeneration. Prior to any burning of vegetation on any property where there are known threatened species, populations, ecological communities of any known Aboriginal relics, individuals and organisations must obtain advice from the DECC contact below. Individuals and organisations that wish to carry out these burns should apply to the Manager Metropolitan Projects and Support, Department of Environment and Climate Change (NSW), PO Box 668, Parramatta NSW 2124. Conducting open burning that does not comply with the conditions of this approval may result in an on-the-spot penalty notice of $500 for an individual or $1,000 for a corporation. In the event of prosecution for such an offence the maximum penalty is $5,500 for an individual and $11,000 for a corporation. For enquiries phone Council on 4732 7777.
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FREE HISTORICAL FESTIVAL AT MAMRE HOUSE Throughout May, Penrith will be abuzz with activities to commemorate the Bicentenary of the First European Crossing of the Blue Mountains by Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson.
CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: (02) 4732 7777 F: (02) 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: pencit@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). Graffiti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182
MEETING DATES Council Meetings 15 April 2013 – 7.30pm (Policy Review Committee)
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The festival will mark the mid-point of Penrith’s major program of activities to commemorate this most important historical occasion not only for Penrith City but also for our nation itself. Festival goers will enjoy a day packed full of entertaining and historically based activities including live entertainment, wildlife shows, old-time games, walking tours of Cumberland Plains woodland, blacksmithing and spinning demonstrations. There will be something for everyone. If you require further information about the festival please contact Penrith City Council on 4732 8063.
COUNCIL BRIEFS s Enjoy a rewarding, exciting and fulfilling weekend without leaving your local area. On 4 and 5 May the ‘2013 Relay for Life’ is on again at Howell Oval in Penrith. Teams of up to 15 people take turns walking around the oval for 24 hours There’ll be free live entertainment, kids activities, a jumping castle and much more. It’s a fundraiser events for the Cancer Council of NSW. Register a team today and join in the fun. Go to www.relayforlife.org.au or call The Cancer Council NSW on 9354 2000. s Until 30 April – an important exhibition honouring our Anzacs is taking place at The Chambers – St Marys Corner Building 2, 29 Swanston Street, St Marys. Presented by the St Marys and District Historical Society this exhibition pays tribute to those who served in all wars from the Boer War through to the Afghanistan War. Open every Wednesday and Saturday between 10am–2pm. Please call 0450 132 181 for more information. Bottom photograph from the collection of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc. Sapper Harold Robert (Bob) Lee NX156496. Enlisted 4 February 1943, 8 Field Company. Served in New Guinea with the Royal Australian Engineers and was the President of St Marys RSL Sub-Branch from 1964–1991.
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On Sunday, 19 May Penrith Council, in collaboration with Mamre House, will host a free family oriented historical festival at Mamre House, Mamre Road, St Marys.
s Penrith Council has worked hard over the last few weeks to catch up on enquiries about the long grass (due to the recent hot and humid weather) in some of the City’s parks and reserves. We’re continuing to attend to the most urgent areas first, including our sports fields, which are used by up to 4,000 people each week. Our mowing schedule is every 3–4 weeks and we maintain 1,250 hectares of open space and 116 sports fields. For more info or to report an area of concern phone 4732 7777.
TVs, DVDs, stereos and computers are the obvious ones to watch but there are lots of appliances that continue to use electricity if they’re not turned off at the power point. Over a year, this can all add up to 10% of your power bill. Visit www.savepower.nsw.gov.au for more energy saving tips.
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Congratulations to Aimee Howison who answered last week’s question: What would you like to see the Mondo green space become? ‘A playground, art space and an outdoor sitting space. Don’t fill it with more buildings.’ The question for this week is: Q 6: What overseas adventure changed your life? Penrith Council is looking for student ambassadors aged 15–19. For more info go to pifc.org.au Answer the question at facebook.com/penrith.city.council Find us online: twitter.com/penrithcouncil penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
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So-called democracy
Turning to youth Last week we celebrated our older residents with some great local activities during NSW Seniors Week. Next we turn our focus to our community’s 12 to 25-year-olds, with a range of local events to celebrate National Youth Week 2013 from April 5 to 14. Th is year’s theme is “Be Active. Be Happy. Be You.� Council is pleased to provide joint funding with the State Government to help make this year’s celebrations better than ever. Young people have been involved in planning the activities and will be helping to run them as well. I encourage as many people as possible to come along and support them. For details, see www.penrithcity. nsw.gov.au or call our Youth Development Officer on 4732 7832. Don’t forget, if you’re aged between 12 and 25-years-old, you also have a chance to win one of four $50 JB Hi-Fi vouchers by having your say in Council’s community safety survey online through our website, penrithcity.nsw.gov.au before April 12. For more details call our Community Safety team on 4732 7777.
What is wrong with Australians when it comes to so-called democracy? Not that long ago a long sitting Prime Minister could not win his seat against a little known female journalist. Now Labor and Comrade Gillard seem to be “on the nose� and it appears the people are about to hand power to a Roman Catholic dominated Liberal Party led by the spluttering Comrade Abbott. Abbott has made a “solemn� promise not to impose any of his Catholic religious views on Parliament. Well, every political policy emanates from the religious or other philosophy of the beholder. Surely we must know by now, if a politician’s lips are moving they are probably lying. If the Libs receive a large mandate; will they try and introduce their infamous Work Choices legislation in order to break the power of the unions? One would assume the Nationals will be as weak as the water (pun intended) they often complain about. Jay Nauss, via email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Give Luke a break
If Walsh listened to the constant bagging by fans he would end up in a loony bin (Walsh ignores the critics, Extra Time March 22). Seriously, he is pretty much the fi rst player blamed for anything going wrong, win or lose. He is fi nally behind a
decent forward pack made up of genuine fi rst graders rather than reserve graders and fringe fi rst grade players. Stefan Hofman, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sad story, positive message
Heartbreaking! (Every step means something, Western Weekender March 22). Such a horrible disease, the children suffer so much, we need a cure. Natalie Gibbs, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding St Marys CBD
Could not agree more with the shop owners and staff of the St Marys CBD (Police hit back, Western Weekender March 22). I will drive to Penrith or even Parramatta rather then shop in St Marys – it’s not safe, there is little parking, the retail mix is cheap and nasty and I can’t bring myself to try the food outlets because of the feeling of Queen St is just rotten... it’s a shame because it could be a great little CBD precinct. Thomas James Jenkins, via Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Show at the wrong time
The Royal Easter Show has been an Aussie tradition for Donkey’s years. Who changed the date of the show this year? Public school kids don’t break up until April 12 and they go back on April 30. C Johnston, Penrith
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David’s curious approach
It is somewhat curious to see the current approach of the local Labor member, David Bradbury. As a local my whole life, having grown up, been educated here, and continuing to operate my own business in Penrith, I am proud to be the Liberal Party’s representative for the next election. Over the last 12 months, I have knocked on literally thousands of doors and spoken with residents on issues of concern to them. Unlike Mr Bradbury, I have also spent hours at the crowded Penrith Paceway Markets on Wednesday mornings, on a total of over 20 occasions. I have been meeting local residents at our train stations at Emu Plains, Penrith, Kingswood, Werrington and St Marys for the year since my endorsement as the Liberal candidate for Lindsay. I have also been honoured to attend hundreds of community engagements and events to hear of and talk about local issues with our community members. If it is supposedly a debate that Mr Bradbury is looking for, apparently instead of genuine engagement and conversation with local residents, then maybe he might like to debate struggling small business owners or local families trying to make ends meet under the carbon tax, about his government’s appalling record on the economy, the vanished surplus and ever-growing public debt. Fiona Scott, Liberal Lindsay candidate
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The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the: s .37 /Fl CE OF 7ATER n Water Management Act, 2000 3ECTION AND AND s 2OADS AND 4RAFl C !UTHORITY n Roads Act, 1993 3ECTION 4HE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 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 OFl CE HOURS IN THE PERIOD FROM -ARCH TO !PRIL !NY PERSON MAY DURING THE EXHIBITION PERIOD MAKE A SUBMISSION IN WRITING TO 0ENRITH #ITY #OUNCIL IN RELATION TO THE $EVELOPMENT !PPLICATION 7HERE A SUBMISSION IS MADE BY WAY OF AN OBJECTION THE GROUNDS OF OBJECTION ARE TO BE SPECIl ED IN THE SUBMISSION 4HE SUBMISSION IS TO INCLUDE #OUNCIL S REFERENCE NUMBER $! &OR ANY QUERIES RELATING TO THE PROPOSAL PLEASE CONTACT 'URVINDER 3INGH ON Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts 3ECTION OF THE Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act, 2008 requires the disclosure of reportable political donations or gifts by a person or persons who makes a relevant planning application to Council or submission on a relevant planning application to Council. Further information is available on Council’s website at www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au and the Department of Planning’s website at http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/planning_reforms/donations.asp
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here has this year gone! I cannot believe it’s Easter already! I still have a couple of random Christmas decorations still waiting to be packed away! I don’t know if time goes faster as you get older or life just gets more busy. As a kid we used to count down the days between visits from Santa and the Easter Bunny and yet this year I haven’t even had time to think about it. Now that I have hit the magic age of 32 I do feel the weeks roll into each other and the big occasions seem to creep up without notice. Something else I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older is just how expensive Easter eggs are! And it’s not even about the egg anymore. It’s about the toys you get with the egg. In my day – it was all about the chocolate. And I think it tasted better when I was a kid too. As I write this column I can literally hear my mother’s voice in my head – yes it’s happened! I am turning into my mother! She used to always offer us kids bags of chocolate Freddos or a block of choccie instead of the traditional eggs – telling us we’d get more bang for our buck. But like all kids I couldn’t see past those shiny wrappers. We always chose
the eggs. But I now see exactly what mum meant. The eggs aren’t good value and the cheap ones especially taste awful! So I think this year I will in fact be buying the packets of Caramello Koalas and telling my nieces and nephews that we’re having an Australian Easter with Koalas this year. All this talk of Easter and chocolate got me thinking about the Easter Show and there’s no bigger strain on a parent’s purse than going to the showbag pavilion, where a bag can cost up to $25. Who can afford that? Especially if you’ve got a big family. So again, I’m campaigning for a return to yesteryear... When the showbag of choice was Bertie Beetle. Bertie is still going strong and the showbag is still only $2 at this year’s show. You can’t beat that and your kids are probably going to enjoy it just as much. But hey it’s Easter – and my rule has always been – calories don’t count on Easter Sunday! Have a great long weekend.
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Victim and offenders were known to each other KATHERINE TWEED
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ocal residents were shocked when a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the front yard of his home in a “nice, quiet street” in South Penrith late last week. Just after 4.15pm on Thursday, March 21, police were called to a home on Dallas Avenue, South Penrith, following reports that a teenage boy had been stabbed. A 16-year-old boy was treated by emergency services at the scene for three stab wounds to the chest, abdomen and face and was conveyed to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition. Th ree people were seen leaving Dallas Avenue after the boy was injured and police commenced a search. About 6.45pm a 16-year-old boy, a 17-year-old boy and their 49-year-old mother attended Penrith Police Station where they were arrested. Police told the Weekender that the boys had been known to each other for around eight years and that there was an ongoing issue between the two parties. “The victim and the young persons are known to each other and have been friends for several years, prior to this incident,” said a spokesperson from Penrith LAC. “At this point we have not confi rmed a motive for the attack although there appears to have been an ongoing and building issue between the victim and the young persons.” The victim remains in hospital and has undergone surgery as a result of his injuries. “The victim is in a serious but stable condition. He is recovering well at this time. He sustained three stab wounds one of which perforated his liver which he required surgery for. He was treated at Westmead Hospital and remains there,” the spokesperson for
Domestic assault: Woman required treatment About 10.45pm on Sunday, March 24, police attached to St Marys Local Area Command were called to an address in North Street, St Marys following reports of a domestic assault. Police allege that a 33-year-old female was seriously assaulted during a domestic violence incident. Police spoke to the victim at the scene and sighted numerous injuries including lacerated welts, bruising and red marks to her upper body, face and arms. The alleged offender, a 32-year-old male from Mount Druitt was arrested on scene with the assistance of additional police. The male has been charged with ‘Assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, ‘Common assault’, ‘Malicious damage’ and ‘Resist arrest’. He was granted bail to appear before Penrith Local Court on April 9, 2013. The victim was conveyed to Nepean Hospital and her injuries treated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fatal crash: Man dies at Agnes Banks About 1am on Sunday, March 24, emergency services were called to Castlereagh Road at Agnes Banks after a Mercedes Benz left the road, struck a tree and rolled. A man, aged in his early 20’s was removed from the vehicle by nearby residents however he died at the scene. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Penrith Police said. The two teenagers were both charged with wounding the boy, with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm and were refused bail to appear in court the following day. The two young persons involved were awarded conditional bail on Friday, March 21, and are next before the courts in May.
Shortly before 5pm on Wednesday, March 20, police attempted to stop a black Holden Commodore in Torton Place, Penrith. The vehicle drove away from police and a pursuit was initiated but terminated shortly after. The car was involved in a second pursuit with highway patrol officers before it was terminated shortly after due to the offender’s dangerous driving. The vehicle continued south on the Northern Road and collided with a blue Mazda, travelling the opposite direction as it approached the Elizabeth Road junction. The Mazda then hit a powerpole and the 17-yearold driver sustained minor injuries whilst two girls in the car, aged eight and 10 were taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition. The driver of the Holden was near a service station in Luddenham when he ran from the scene. Police attended the address of the owner of the car and arrested a 42-year-old man before taking him to Penrith Police Station. He was later released pending further inquiries.
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Pension increase The Federal Government has delivered another boost for local pensioners to help ease pressures on household budgets. Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, said that from this week more than 21,100 local pensioners will receive an increase in their pension as well as the new Clean Energy Supplement. Single pensioners on the maximum rate will now receive an extra $35.80 per fortnight, and pensioner couples on the maximum rate will receive an extra $54.00 per fortnight combined. “Labor’s pension reforms mean a single pensioner on the maximum rate is now receiving over $5,300 more each year than they did prior to 2009,” Mr Bradbury said. “We are continuing to deliver for local pensioners because we know that household budgets are tight and pensioners deserve more support.”
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he sport of federal politics reached fever pitch last Thu rsday when the prospect of Labor rolling another Prime Minister became very real. Leadership tensions within the Labor Party reached boiling point when senior Labor MP, Simon Crean, called for a spill of all leadership positions, indicated his ambition to be Deputy Leader and backed former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to contest Julia Gillard for the top job. “We can’t win from the position we are in, in the polls,” Mr Crean said. However, when Ms Gillard obliged and called for a leadership ballot, Mr Rudd revealed that he would not contest the ballot, citing a promise he made in 2012 after his last, failed leadership tilt not to challenge Ms Gillard again. “I will be adhering absolutely to the statement that I gave the Australian people and parliamentary colleagues,” Mr Rudd said. “I gave my word and I will adhere to that word.” Consequently, Ms Gillard was uncontested in the leadership ballot, retaining the top job. For Lindsay MP David Bradbury, Mr Rudd not contesting the ballot was the best possible news. A staunch supporter of Ms Gillard, he could have found himself demoted from his Assistant Treasurer role had the former Prime Minister been returned to offic e.
Julia Gillard and David Bradbury meet with a local shop manager in Penrith earlier this month.
“We didn’t have a leadership ballot in the end. Th is was a clear indication that we have a strong endorsement of the Prime Minister,” Mr Bradbury said. When asked whether or not last week’s events were disruptive, Mr Bradbury said that he is more concerned with local issues like helping pensioners and the
National Broadband Network. “I would prefer to be spending every waking minute focused on the things that matter to people in the community,” he said. Despite a Cabinet re-shuffle this week, Mr Bradbury retained his current roles within the Parliament.
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Banana claim “an insult to the intelligence of local residents”, says Bradbury
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he campaign against waste being brought from the former uranium smelter at Hunters Hill to Kemps Creek continued last week when Lindsay MP, David Bradbury, and Penrith Councillor, Prue Car, set out to “set the record straight” on the radioactivity of the soil in question. Whilst Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies, was serving as a Penrith Councillor, she made the claim that the radioactivity of the soil was the same as that of a banana. But research done by Mr Bradbury and Cr Car show this not to be the case. A study conducted by ANSTO found that the waste at Hunters Hill contained radioactive “hot spots” measuring over 700 becquerels per gram. Numerous studies indicate that a banana generally contains around 0.13 becquerels per gram. “The NSW Liberals have gone bananas,” Mr Bradbury said. “Th is ludicrous claim is an insult to the intelligence of local residents. If this radioactive waste is the same as a banana, why can’t the waste go to another site?” Cr Car added that the comments were also insulting to the families of Hunters Hill who had members pass away due to non-hereditary cancers believed to be linked to the radiation. “There are studies dating back to the 1980’s showing the radiation levels of the soil... this just adds insult to injury,” she said. Mrs Davies reiterated that, “nothing is
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planned to be sent to Kemps Creek that has not already been sent there under its current restricted solid waste licence”. Meanwhile, Cr Car again took up the fight in Council on Monday night to have a Council-funded rally against the waste but to no avail. The rally was fi rst brought up at a
Council meeting on February 25 but Deputy Mayor, Ross Fowler, suggested the rally issue be postponed to the following meeting on March 11. At March 11 the rally was voted down, causing a walk out of Labor Councillors. The minutes of that meeting were passed at Monday’s meeting, March 25,
but Cr Car could not convince her fellow Councillors to support the rally. In a further twist, Greens Councillor Michelle Tormey then tried to have money from each ward donated to the Residents Against Radioactive Dumping Community Group through voted works, but was also unsuccessful.
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JULIA GILLARD The mark of a decent nation
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few weeks ago I discussed here a terrible chapter in our nation’s history – the epidemic of child sexual abuse that blighted our institutions and churches. Today I’d like to share some thoughts on another very sad part of our nation’s history – forced adoptions. Well into my lifetime, unmarried women who became pregnant were dragged away to Dickensian homes to be kept out of sight until they had their babies, which were promptly taken off them for adoption. All those women were under severe duress. Some were bullied by their families and by offic ials. Some were even drugged. Each and every one of those women lost a precious baby that, with the right support and acceptance, they may have been able to bring up as their own. But they weren’t given a chance. It’s a shameful chapter of Australia’s history that has steadily come to light as these women, their adult children and other people of goodwill have shone a light onto the harsh reality of forced adoption. Th is work of accountability culminated last week when I was able to make a formal apology on behalf of the nation – one of the most humbling and emotional days of my life. I was deeply touched to see these women and their adult children and other
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family members like the dads and grandparents in tears and to hear their heartwrenching stories. They know their lives can never be put back together, but they appreciated that simple, powerful word: Sorry. It says a lot about the Australian spirit that we’ve found the courage to apologise for forced adoption and for other dark parts of our history like the Stolen Generations and the Forgotten Australians. By facing the past with honesty, we can face the future with greater confidence. That’s the mark of a decent nation.
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ast Saturday, I visited the Homebush Shops and met with a number of small business owners and their customers. On Tuesday, I visited the Minchinbury Fruit Market, a local institution and a great family business. It’s been serving the people in the area for more than 50 years. One thing these businesses I visited have in common is that they have experienced good times and not so good times, but what these small businesses and their customers don’t deserve is a government which is out of touch with small business. We saw when the Prime Minister announced her ministerial reshuffle earlier in the week that we’ve got the fi fth small business minister in just 15 months. Unfortunately, the Labor Party just doesn’t get it when it comes to small business. If they did understand the
needs of small business, they would never have saddled us with a carbon tax and they would never have appointed as small business ministers people who know a lot more about unions and big business that they do about the struggles of running a small business in western Sydney. I want to assure the people of western Sydney that the Coalition has a plan. I want to run a government which is focused on you and your needs and not on itself and that’s what will happen after the next election, if you should entrust me and my colleagues with the government of this great country. We understand your life and we want to make your life easier. That’s why we will cut the carbon tax; we will cut red tape; we will build WestConnex because western Sydney needs the infrastructure of the 21st century if it is to grow and prosper. That’s what we want to do. That’s what our Real Solutions Plan is all about. Happy Easter to all readers of Western Weekender.
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Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies, is in favour of the changes. “Magistrates currently have discretion to award costs against a convicted defendant at the end of proceedings. Thi s discretion is used in some cases but not in others,” she said. Ms Davies says this leads to inconsistencies in cases. Currently, if a magistrate chooses to charge a court fee, the cost to the convicted person is $83. For the full story, including more comments from Mrs Davies, visit www. westernweekender.com.au.
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Liberal candidate for Lindsay, Fiona Scott, speaks with a local resident at the health forum on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane.
an article of faith to the Coalition and we will restore it in government as soon as it is fi nancially possible. “We will also restore policy certainty
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Funds for Ben COUNCIL SNAPSHOT People and Places Group Manager Roger Nethercote retired on March 28 after 23 years at Council. He joined Penrith Council in 1990 as a Senior Environmental Planner and held various senior positions in rural and environmental planning before being promoted to Environmental Planning Manager in 1994. Roger became People and Places Group Manager in 2009, overseeing Council’s Children’s Services, Community and Cultural Development, Environmental Health and Development services. Roger has led teams that have achieved signific ant outcomes for the city including conserving 1,500 hectares of bushland for future generations, and planning and delivering 10 new urban communities, which will provide 18,000 new homes based on an innovative Sustainability Blueprint for urban release areas. The 2013 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly of Local Government will be held in Canberra from June 16-19 2013. Penrith City Council is entitled to have one voting delegate at each plenary session and it is Council’s practice to send additional Councillors as observers to the Assembly. Council will send Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler, Marcus Cornish, Michelle Tormey and Jim Aitken to the conference. Cr Kevin Crameri made a public apology to Council on Monday night after allegedly exhibiting poor behaviour in a debate over a development application. He apologised to both the Mayor and his colleagues and said that he should have known better. Councillors have agreed to write to the State Government and express their view that the West Connex should not have tolls. Cr John Thain said that tolls would most likely be distanced based and therefore penalise those people in the west who need the road the most.
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he venue was full to capacity at the trivia night fundraiser for Ben Marshall this week, full of people intending on changing the life of the young man and his family. Ben’s severe disability has been with him for his lifetime but the 20-year-old Cambridge Park local lost the ability to walk eight months ago and he has been hospital-bound ever since, only returning home on the rarest of occasions. Upon hearing Ben’s story, the Cambridge Park Lions Club felt compelled to help and began to prepare a benefit night with the hopes of raising enough money to purchase a $13,000 specialised wheelchair for Ben so that he can return home once again. The trivia night went ahead, taking place at Henry Lawson Club in Werrington Downs on Monday evening. The venue was full of people ready to support Ben and his family and as the evening was coming to an end, it was announced that $2,500 was raised throughout the night, bringing the total funds raised over the course of fundraising to $17,600; more than enough for the wheelchair. “There are a lot of faces here that I don’t know but a lot that I do. We are really grateful to those who took the time to come out tonight,” said Ben’s father, Chris as he spoke to those who attended. “Th is is really going to make a difference.” The wheelchair has already been ordered, is on its way from overseas and is expected to be ready for Ben in the very near future. Charlie Kennaway from the Cambridge Park Lions Club was recognised as being the person who really put in the hard work to get the trivia night up and running.
Charlie Kennaway with Ben’s parents, Dianne and Chris.
He was thrilled to see the result, telling the Weekender that the night was a success. “We wanted to do something but didn’t know what, I thought about it and at 3 o’clock in the morning I thought, why don’t we have a trivia night? It has been a pleasure, the night has been great,” he said.
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them more supervised driving experience on higher speed roads. Mr Gay said the Safer Drivers Course, which will become available to Learners from July, will involve both theoretical and practical coaching. “The course will help those young drivers who struggle to log 120 hours behind the wheel while on their L-plates,” Mr Gay said. NRMA Motoring and Services President, Wendy Machin, supports the changes: “We know that the 120 logbook hours for learner drivers can be a strain on families and open to abuse”.
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At The Courts Compiled by Katherine Tweed
D Drunk k walk lk iin middle iddl off road: d A 35-year-old ld North N h St Marys man appeared before Penrith Local Court after a late night stroll turned ugly. At 12.30am on Sunday, March 3, the man was walking his dog in the middle of a street in a North St Marys industrial area when he came to the attention of police. Police stopped the car and suggested that the man move to the side of the road to avoid being injured however the man swore at police. Police asked him not to use offensive language, to which he replied with more offensive language. Police then got out of the vehicle and the man became aggressive toward them. They noticed that he was swaying and suggested he sit on the gutter to which he complied. One police officer questioned him on the breed of his dog and the man got up and rushed toward the officer, clenching his fist, who believed he was intending to cause harm. The man resisted arrest. He was fi ned $200 with $83 court costs for using offensive language and was put on a good behaviour bond for two years for both assaulting and resisting an officer in the execution of their duty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trail bike drama: A 20-year-old Werrington Downs man appeared before Penrith Local Court this week after being charged for riding an unregistered, uninsured motorcycle without a licence. At about 7.10pm on January 13 the man was riding his trail bike with others along Fire Trail Road at Londonderry. They were seen and stopped by police who questioned the riders, asking for their licences. The man in question was riding a motorcycle which was unregistered and uninsured. Although the road he was using is unsealed, it is still an offence to ride or drive unregistered vehicles on a public road. It was also found that he didn’t have a licence. He was fi ned $300 for both using a vehicle that was unregistered and using a vehicle that was uninsured. He was also fi ned $200 with $83 court costs for riding without a licence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helping out a mate: A 23-year-old Penrith man was charged with aff ray after he tried to “help” a friend. At about 11pm on December 23, the man was charged at a licensed club in South Penrith. Prior to the incident, the man had received communication from a friend who was requesting assistance so, the offender ran to assist the friends who were being apprehended by security at the venue. The offender intervened, trying to pull security staff away. Police attended and arrested the men, all of whom were intoxicated. Upon appearing in court, the man was fi ned $400 with $83 court costs for affr ay.
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Tenant Engagement’. Wentworth provides community housing across the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith for over 4,000 people and coordinates programs to tackle homelessness. CEO Nick Sabel said the two awards recognised the dedication and vision of Wentworth staff. “Th is is an outstanding result... There is a severe shortage of affordable housing. The number of people who find themselves homeless is skyrocketing and all community housing providers struggle to meet the demand,” he said.
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Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services N epean Community Services is proud to be a key partner of the Maths Deadlys program. The NCNS is a community- based, non- profit organisation supporting young people and families in the Penrith area. For further information please contact: Joy Impiombato, General Manager, 4721 8520
he Aboriginal Community in Cranebrook is closing the gap in maths education by showing maths can be fun with the Maths Deadlys. Teams of students from six local primary schools compete at Cranebrook High in fast, fun maths games, just like a sports carnival.
school. A wide range of organisations donate prizes and guest appearances by Panther footballer’s adds to all the excitement.
Maths Deadlys is an exciting partnership which brings Indigenous students from the Cranebrook Learning Community’s primary schools together in a high school environment for a team based maths game show event. The students receive support and coaching from parents, community members, teachers and their high school peers to help them prepare for the contest.
The cheering crowd of students left no doubt that maths can be fun and the students at Cranebrook love the Maths Deadlys.
Deb Summerhayes, Principal of Cranebrook High says “With maths becoming increasingly vital for future careers, the Maths Deadlys program proves a foundation for developing and practicing numeracy skills prior to the students commencing high school. The whole of community involvement has left participants spreading the message that ‘Maths can be FUN!’”. Students work to solve maths problems in teams and earn points during the day towards a trophy for the
A total of 14 teams participated in the fi rst round of the year with the winning team being from Llandilo Public School.
Cranebrook High has an Action Team for Partnerships that proactively works with teachers, parents and the broader community to drive student success. “Quite simply students learn best when teachers, parents and the community all work together in a true partnership to support students” said Ian Palmer of the Partnership Broker Program working with the Cranebrook ATP. The next competitive round of the Maths Deadlys will be held in Term 3, but plans are underway for UWS trainee teachers to conduct practice events between matches. If the Maths Deadlys keep growing in popularity and support, who knows maybe one day Maths will challenge sport for the biggest crowd.
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Quotes: Maths Deadlysexemplifies the co-operation, collaboration, inclusion and encouragement of all our students to enjoy learning. Lorraine Hogbin, Principal, Samuel Terry Public School
Excellent specific program for Indigenous and friends. Usually most Indigenous programs are culturally or sports based. Great that the focus is on an academic subject – maths. For our school it builds connections for our Aboriginal students with others in the region, whilst fosteringimportant relationships with High Schools. Adam Wynn, Principal, Cambridge Gardens Public School
Fantastic! A great opportunity for our students to interact with other schools.The students are as keen as mustard to come and all our staff are happy to support Maths Deadlys. Thanks Cranebrook High School.. Meaghan Wilson, Principal, Kingswood Park Public School
“A great initiative! Lots of kids with their friends in teams proving Maths is fun. The Maths Deadlys is a great opportunity to meet other students and principals. It’s also very important to highlight Aboriginal cultures and engage with the wider community in support of education.” Bruno Zuliani, Principal, Llandilo Public School Very impressive. A great opportunity to show that maths can be fun. To monitor the success of the day, you just need to see the smiles. Glen Fairclough, Principal, Henry Fulton Public School
Great to see the students building confidence through working together as a team.Maths Deadlys creates opportunity for all through excellence. Inclusivity that sets the platform and success. Kim Smith, Principal, Braddock Public School
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“I’m particularly impressed by the way the Maths Deadlys brings so many community partners, council, local members, Defence, footballers together to help students with Maths skills. It’s a real community approach to showing the value of education.” Deb Summerhayes, Principal, Cranebrook High School
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World Autism Awareness Day Events to be held across Australia, and the world, to raise awareness
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o you know someone with autism? Do you have a friend or family member with a child who has autism? Chances are you do. An estimated one in 100 children are currently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in Australia – boys are around four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls – the equivalent of about 230,000 people. On Tuesday, April 2 communities around the world are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day, acknowledging the achievements of people with autism, recognising their experiences and that of their families and caregivers, and helping the general community understand what it means to live with autism. Events and activities planned to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day will take place during the month of April, including art exhibitions, family picnics, the seventh NSW Aspect Recognition Awards, Aspect Research Forum, ‘Drawtism’ fundraising activities, awareness projects and more. Parts of Australia will join an international movement to ‘Go Blue’ in support of people with autism, including the lighting up of iconic Newcastle landmarks, Wollongong Head Lighthouse, and the Sydney Opera House. All over Australia, people will be taking on the ‘Go Blue’ theme, dressing blue, baking blue and wearing blue ribbons to show their support. Adrian Ford, CEO of not for profit organisation Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), said that World
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Autism Awareness Day is an important opportunity to highlight this prevalent and often misunderstood disorder. “No two people with autism are alike, as the condition manifests in so many different ways, affecting a person’s social communication skills, behaviour and sensory experiences of their environment.
That’s why it is called a spectrum disorder,” he said. “At Aspect our aim is to provide the intervention, understanding and support to give people with autism the best opportunities to achieve their potential and to lead satisfying lives.” Members of the community are asked
to show their support by wearing a blue ribbon on the day, available from the Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) website. T-shirts and other merchandise are also available at www.autismspectrum.org.au/ waad. Features continues on pages 33 and 34.
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Speech pathology services for children and adults The Luke Priddis Foundation has partnered with NADO who facilitate the following groups in the Penrith region: Playgroups for ages 0-6 years
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Duplo Club for children in grades K to Year 2 Lego Club for children in grades 3 to Year 7 These groups are not therapy, but an opportunity to join in a structured group within a safe non-judgemental environment, to help children increase their social skills whilst providing a parent support network. Registration is essential. To register your interest, please contact the Luke Priddis Foundation on (02) 4736 2202 or email info@lukepriddisfoundation.com.
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2. PRINT TOOLS FOR PROFESSIONALS 7 CPD HOURS! Penrith: 3 June **Note: completion of – the Pre-K / 2nd Grade Workshop – is a pre-requisite for this course WORKSHOP VENUE: Panthers: Mulgoa Rd, Penrith NSW 2750 The internationally acclaimed Handwriting Without Tears Workshops use a fun, multi-sensory, hands-on approach to child development in handwriting.These workshops use dynamic instruction in teaching methodology from preschool and writing readiness level up to writing and printing both uppercase and lowercase letters. The HWT workshops provide powerful and practical ideas and materials for immediate use in the classroom or clinic setting. Participants describe these two leading-edge workshops as the most affordable, dynamic and informative professional development available. Millions of students all over the world use Handwriting Without Tears. This easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn curriculum makes handwriting mastery joyful for students and their instructors, teachers, therapists, caregivers, and parents. Current research demonstrates that writing by hand improves creative writing skills and fine motor abilities. Come along and learn just how easy it is to help children get great results in school. All participants will leave with simple, ready to use strategies for the children they support.
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Get ready for fun: Truck Show will be a winner with families
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he trucking community will unite to show off their machines at a day of family fun to raise funds for charity. The 26th annual Penrith Working Truck Show will be held at the Museum of Fire on Sunday, April 7 and is sure to be a funfi lled day with attractions for everyone to enjoy. It’s not all fun and games though, with all funds raised to be used by the Museum of Fire to save local families from the dangers of fi re and preserve the heritage and legacy of our fi refig hters. The Museum of Fire educates thousands of school children each year about fir e safety and receives about 50,000 visitors annually.
The show’s main attraction is the truck display, where drivers can show off their working trucks and enter them into one or more of 25 categories to compete for trophies for the best in each class. Competition is fierce with drivers spending hours cleaning and buffin g their beloved possessions in the hopes of being declared the winner in their class and the show’s trophies are recognized as an icon among the industry. Country music fans will be in heaven with acclaimed musicians performing their tunes live on stage including Adam Brand, Chelsea Basham, Darren Carr, Dan Murphy and Mark Shay. Other attractions include 12 thrill rides, free face painting and giveaways.
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he largest Australian owned manufacturer of lubricants, Gulf Western Oil, is set to expand even further thanks to the construction of a new manufacturing facility at St Marys. That construction is well underway for the company, which has a strong presence in the transport and heavy diesel markets. Gulf Western Oil co-owner Andrew Vicary of Penrith, said progress on the new facility was going well with the installation of the new stainless tanks completed in February, while the building itself is set to be completed by early June. Andrew said the business should be up and running in the new factory by the third quarter of 2013. The new plant will have the capacity to manufacture over 60 million litres of lubricants per annum which will more that double current volumes. Mr Vicary said the construction was part of an exciting new era for the family company. “The business was started in Penrith in 1988 by my father Peter. When he retired in 2006 my brother Ben and I took over,” he said. Mr Vicary said the current facility in Coombes Drive was close to capacity. “Due to our high level of growth over the last few years, it has been necessary to store a lot of raw materials and packaging off site,” he said.
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he Commonwealth Government’s Plan for Australian Jobs that I outlined last week has also come out strongly in support of existing businesses. One of the key planks of the Plan is to help Australian small and medium businesses (SMEs) to create new jobs. The Government has recognised that while Australia has a good record in starting new fi rms, we are poor at growing them into mid-sized fi rms that can succeed in the global marketplace and drive prosperity in terms of jobs in Australia. The key impediments that hold back SMEs include limited access to fi nance and markets as well as management skills. The Government has promised to strengthen support for SMEs to help them grow, improve productivity, diversify their customer base, access export markets and become internationally competitive. Th is will be achieved through a number of highly visible programs including Venture Australia, a new coordinated package to extend investment in venture capital and improve access to high risk fi nance. Government will also invest $350 million in a new round of Innovation Investment Fund Program to stimulate private investment in start-up fi rms. In addition, access to core Enterprise Connect Services (a current Commonwealth program) will be extended to new sectors such as professional services, ICT and transport and logistics. It is greatly encouraging for organisations such as the PBA which have responsibility for job creation. Bijai Kumar is the CEO of the Penrith Business Alliance
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o many female business owners seem to have the same story: they are busy, they are always scrambling for time, yet they are not making the money they ‘should’ be making. Although the specifics of those stories will vary, the solution usually boils down to the same thing: lack of focus. Having entrepreneurial traits is a good thing. But the traits which makes an entrepreneur successful is also what can lead to many failures as well. That is, as an entrepreneur you are fantastic at seeking, fi nding and/or creating new ideas. But if you’re not careful, that same positive attribute can also mean you jump at EVERY opportunity. It is highly likely that those opportunities you fi nd are completely valid and worthwhile. But you cannot do them all. The key to success is choosing one direction and following it through. There are many sayings which encapsulate this, including ‘jack of all trades and a master of none’. Although you may have the skills to undertake a wide variety of ventures, focusing on one idea and putting all your energy into that, will provide you with much greater results than ‘spreading yourself thin’. Apple founder Steve Jobs sums it up perfectly: “Tha t’s been one of my mantras: focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” Happy Easter everyone! Michelle Grice is the founder of Shel Design, a graphic design and web design company: www.sheldesign.com.au
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ecord keeping is time consuming, but a very important part of any small business. Effective record keeping and the time spent in keeping it updated, is one of the biggest troubles that my small business clients have on an ongoing basis. Most are owners that spend 100% of their time in the business rather than on the business. To avoid this, you need to make the following happen: Understand what records you have to keep. The most important reason for keeping good records, other than allowing you to monitor your businesses performance, is that it is a legal requirement. By law, you must keep business records for five years after they are prepared, obtained or you complete the transactions. Understand how money flows through your business and why you need to keep good records. As a business, you have many transactions which flow through your business. In order to get an indication of your profit & loss position you need to understand the classification of each money flow transaction (either revenue or capital) to your particular business. Keep basic paper records. Set up a good fi ling system for your paperwork. If you don’t record your transactions frequently, it is important to have a system for filing information that needs to be entered. A good filing system will help you follow up overdue debts and know when your accounts are due to be paid. So get organised and stay organised. Try not to mix up personal and business accounts and make sure you find a record keeping procedure that works best for you. Michael Todd is the Marketing and Business Manager of the Penrith Business Advisory Centre
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illions of Australians battling osteoarthritis and joint pain struggle with managing their pain on their own. Arthritis Awareness Week, March 17 to 23, marked the launch of a new website set to change the lives of people with the condition. MyJointPain.org.au, developed as a result of a collaboration between Arthritis Australia and the Bupa Health Foundation, offers people a chance to help regain control over their pain. “Osteoarthritis is one of the most challenging health conditions that Australians and our government have to face. It is the leading cause of mobility disability for seniors, a major cause of individual pain, and it costs the economy over $20 billion a year,” said Professor David
Hunter, rheumatology clinician and researcher. “Th rough the MyJointPain website, people living with osteoarthritis now have access to a credible resource, which can inform and empower them to be active in managing their condition and improving their mobility and quality of life,” he added. Local senior, Joan Hayward (pictured), fir st found out that she had osteoarthritis of the knees three years ago, at the age of 69. “Initially it was exceptionally painful and made everything that involved moving about that much harder and also kept me awake at night because every time I moved in bed it was very, very painful,” she said. “After about six months I did some research of my own and the fi rst thing I did was ring
Arthritis NSW and got lots of information from them, joined their organisation straight away and regularly attended their support group in Penrith,” she added. After trying many treatments and activities, Ms Hayward still experiences this pain and managing it can still be diffic ult. “I have had a quick look at the MyJointPain website and think that it contains some good information and have printed off some fact sheets to read. It sounds like a good thing to me,” she said. Website users will answer questions about their condition, will receive a summary of their risk of other types of osteoarthritis and will be given management options for osteoarthritis in any joint. Visit www.myjointpain.org.au.
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nowing the workings of your body is an important part of ensuring that you can take care of your health to the best of your ability as you get older. The ladies attending the Inner Wheel district meeting earlier this month were treated to a visit by Professor Gustavo Duque, head of the Ageing Bone Research Program at Nepean Hospital. The professor enlightened the Inner Wheel members on the benefits of vitamin D in ageing; particularly the benefits for improving balance as it is already recommended for improving bone and muscle health. In the elderly additional dietary vitamin D may be required as the ability of the skin to make vitamin D with exposure to sunlight decreases with age. “Everyone over the age of 60 should take vitamin D especially women following menopause,” Professor Duque said. Vitamin D can be taken as a supplement but can also be gained through exposure to the sun and some foods including fis h and other seafoods, eggs and mushrooms. After listening to the professor, one member Noelene Elliott thanked him said that she would “see to it” that her elderly father starts taking vitamin D. The Inner Wheel is the largest women’s organisation in the world, encouraging women to meet together, learn from each other and work to raise money for the needy in the community.
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riving is not just about getting from one place to another; often it is about how we conduct our lives. Losing the ability to drive or choosing to limit where we drive can mean losing more than just transport. It can mean losing our independence. That is why the NRMA runs driving education courses called ‘Years Ahead’. “In the Years Ahead program we come and visit different groups for example Rotary and discuss topics like what
road rules might have changed and tips on driving safely,” explained Dimitra Vlahomitros, NRMA Road Safety Expert. The NRMA also runs courses explaining the different licencing conditions seniors face once they reach 75, and for drivers who switch to a modified licence, the NRMA can perform driving assessments. “Driving assessments don’t have to be performed by the Roads and Maritime Services, all registered assessors can,” Ms Vlahomitros said. For more information about driving as a senior visit www.mynrma.com.au.
n previous articles we have talked about the benefits of keeping active in the community and engaging with others. Strength training is one specific activity that is great to do in a group and brings many advantages. There are numerous benefits to engaging in strength training regularly, particularly as you grow older. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, the most detrimental effect of ageing is the loss of muscle mass. Weight training with moderate to heavy weights builds muscle mass, improves muscular strength, muscular endurance and improves bone health. As people age, poor balance and flexibility often contribute to falls and broken bones. Strengthening exercises, when done properly and through the full range of motion increase a person’s flexibility and balance, which can decrease the likelihood of falls. Furthermore, research from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention shows that strength training can help to reduce the signs and symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic conditions, including: • A rthritis • D iabetes • O steoporosis • O besity • Back pain
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he NSW Government has launched the NSW Elder Abuse Helpline, which will provide an outlet for seniors who are suffering in silence. Minister for Ageing, Andrew Constance, said the Helpline will tackle a worrying trend. “According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, as many as 50,000 people aged 65 and over in NSW have experienced some form of abuse or neglect, whether it be physical, psychological or fi nancial,” Mr Constance said.
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rimary and secondary school students are five times as likely to be high consumers of sugar-sweetened drinks, such as soft drinks, if these drinks are available in their homes, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sydney published their study in the journal Preventive Medicine last week after fi nding alarming levels of soft drink consumption in school aged children, especially those with easy access to these drinks. The study, which used data from the 2010 New South Wales Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS), found students were more likely to be high consumers of soft drinks if they were from a lower socio-economic
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background or were boys. Lead author and accredited practicing dietitian, Lana Hebden said the study indicated strong associations between school students’ access to soft drinks at school or in the home and increased consumption. “We found students who drank soft drink with meals at home were almost 10 times as likely to be high consumers of these drinks,” she said. “Parents need to consider what is stored in their cupboards or fridge and what their children have access to.” The authors also found students who usually purchased soft drinks from their school canteen were three times as likely to be high consumers. The researchers are now calling on policy makers to help change these unhealthy
statistics. “While there is a mandate from 2007 that schools should not sell sugar-sweetened drinks, such as soft drinks, at school, this policy is not monitored or policed,” Ms Hebden said. “Primary and secondary schools should be supported and encouraged to follow policy guidelines in their state regarding bans on the sale of sugar-sweetened drinks from the school canteen and vending machines.” She added that consumption of these drinks has been associated with body weight gain in youth, dental caries in young children and elevated blood pressure, insulin resistance and lower bone mineral density in adolescents. Action should also be taken by parents to limit their children’s access to soft drinks.
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The coming couple of weeks are a very important time in your one-to-one relationships and friendships. They may signal that it’s make or break time where a certain person is concerned. If there has been problems recently with someone, matters are about to come to a head forcing you to take decisive action. There will also be subtle power struggles at home and it will be necessary for you to compromise.
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It’s time to start paying more attention to your wellbeing. If you’re worried about an ailment that doesn’t want to go away, then get some expert advice or speak to a practitioner. Perhaps you’re feeling over tired because of the hectic pace you’ve been keeping lately; if so get a few early nights! It is also imperative that you don’t allow a frustrating situation at work to get the better of you!
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With the Full Moon falling directly in your own sign you’re likely to be feeling ratty and sharp tongued and because of this you may say things that you’ll regret once you’ve calmed down! It will be necessary for you to rest your nerves, therefore don’t make any major decisions until April 14! With Pluto in an adverse position to your sun sign it’s time to slow down at work and let others take on the bulk of the workload!
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Problems with electrical equipment are likely so be prepared for troubles with household appliances and motor vehicles. It would be wise to allow for delays if you have an important journey to take or are planning to take a break away! Be careful of what you say as someone is certain to take offence! It is of paramount importance that you take steps to look after your health.
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Th is week’s Full Moon highlights the loving relationships in your life, and over the next fortnight you may have to make important decisions about some of your favourite people. In fact children, pets or younger people may be a source of concern either because they’re unwell or because they’re being stubborn. Be careful in how you handle certain people as you may come across as arrogant and condescending!
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Social plans may be cancelled or rearranged at the last minute, so try to have a ‘Plan B’ up your sleeve! Troubles are likely with friendships and one of them is about to wind its way to an end. Alternatively, friends may be going through a diffic ult time and will need a shoulder to lean upon! If you’ve been feeling isolated or lonely then pick up the phone, call a few friends and arrange a social get together!
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Problems are likely on the working front and differences between yourself and others are going to be rather obvious! However, you mustn’t let confl icting perceptions bog you down and obstruct you from putting your best foot forward when it comes to handling your tasks. There is always a solution to a problem and the answer may be simpler than you think, such as asking someone to help you out!
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With the planets in such a tense situation in your chart you are going to be feeling stressed out. Th is is the ideal time in which to take some time out for yourself, away from all the demands of your career and family life. When dealing with loved ones try to be careful of being of being irritable and impatient. If people aren’t prepared to discuss issues when you are, let them slide and don’t be too demanding!
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Control your temper and to count to 100 before you say anything you will regret. Be careful of running yourself into the ground trying to organise everybody! I know you are only trying to make a good impression but your abrasive manner may turn people off. Go over bank statements and bills with a fi ne comb to make certain everything is in order as you may of forgotten to pay an important invoice or bill.
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The caffeine withdrawal was awful and took four days to pass, interestingly my avoidance was also a challenge for other people. So why was caffeine withdrawal so awful for me? When we have caffeine as tea, coffee, chocolate or energy drinks we generally feel a boost in energy and alertness. But caffeine doesn’t actually give us energy; it robs us of energy and increases our stress hormones. The caffeine gives you a feeling of increased alertness by raising your stress hormones. We feel like caffeine raises our energy levels but it actually increases our stress. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands to produce the “fight or fl ight” syndrome. Adrenalin, noradrenalin and cortisol are released by the adrenals into the blood stream to shut down non essential systems, like digestion and immune protection, so that all of our energy can be focused on survival. James Lane, associate research professor of psychiatry at Duke University was quoted as saying, “Moderate caffeine consumption makes a person react like he or she is having a very stressful day.
Elisha is a registered nurse and midwife who has years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards and maternity wards
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Addicted to “diet” I have a friend who drinks two to three Diet Cokes a day. She says she’s trying to quit but she just can’t kick the habit. So have diet soft drinks become the new smoking addiction? I wonder if the reasoning behind artificial sweeteners the big companies put in products today is the same as when cigarette companies in the 1950’s added nicotine to make them more addictive. One of the big culprits is a sweetener called Aspartame, or 951 as it appears on the labels. It is one of the most controversial additives in history taking almost 20 years to be approved after it was fi rst discovered by a chemist in 1965. While looking for a treatment for ulcers he licked his fi nger to notice a sweet taste. After a lot of opposition, Aspartame was fi nally approved for use in 1984 at which point over three million kilograms of it was distributed into food for human consumption and that figure doubled a year later. Coincidentally within six months the rate of aggressive brain cancers had
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increased by 60 per cent and diabetes by 30 per cent. More than 75 per cent of all reported chemical food allergies in the United States come from Aspartame. Ironically it was marketed to people wanting to lose weight as it is 200 per cent sweeter than sugar and almost zero calories, however it does anything but. When ingested, the tastebuds send a signal to the brain to let the stomach know that food/nutrition is on the way, however when the artificial sugar arrives it’s not recognised as a food, so the stomach sends a message back up to the brain to send down more food. Th is is why overweight people are starving. Is it any wonder then that diabetes continues to increase even though there are so many ‘sugar free’ and ‘fat free’ products available on the market? Aspartame isn’t alone. There are other artificial sweeteners to watch out for such as 950 and 955 also called Sucralose, this was actually discovered while trying to create a new insecticide. These chemicals are as close to sugar as cocaine is to the coca plant. Be wary of anything that says ‘diet’ and always read the label.
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If you combine the effects of real stress with the artificial boost in stress hormones that comes from caffeine, then you have compounded the effects considerably.” So what’s the deal with the headache and the exhaustion? Suddenly abstaining from caffeine causes increased blood flow to the brain and changes to the brain’s electrical activity! The increased blood flow has been linked to the typical headache that is experienced. It is the changes to brainwaves that are blamed for the jetlag-like fatigue. Although many of us think we perform better with caffeine, a study comparing chronic placebo to chronic (i.e. daily) caffeine administration showed no benefit to the daily caffeine intake. It seems for those regular consumers of caffeine that it’s just a constant reversal of withdrawal. And why was it so difficult for others? Anyone that’s tried to quit smoking will have had the experience of that person who says, “go on, one won’t hurt”. It’s the same for any dietary change. Changing your behaviour may challenge people close to you to consider changing their own behaviour, which may make them defensive of that behaviour. Changing a social behaviour like caffeine consumption may also affect some relationships that are normal.
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by Katherine Tweed
It’s not always worth the stress
The best defence is to prepare
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attended my fi rst red carpet event last week and yes, it was amazing but before I talk about the show, I want to take you back to a couple of days beforehand... In my hand, I have two tickets to the premiere performance of ‘War Horse’ at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney as well as admission to the after-party and I am sure you can imagine the fi rst thing that came into my mind; what on Earth am I going to wear!? I knew that it was a red carpet event and having read about a number of Australian television stars that would be attending, I was all the more anxious. I decided to take my boyfriend, Ryan, who was much less stressed than I was but was still a little unsure of the dress code. If you read my column last week, you would know that I am preparing for a trip to Europe so buying a new dress was completely out of the question as I am trying to save. Up to an hour before we left, I was still um-ing and ah-ing over what to wear and trying to match my outfit with Ryan’s (which proved to be too difficult and I eventually gave up!). I ended up opting for my favourite black cocktail dress. By the time we had arrived and I was nearing the red carpet, I was seriously doubting the outfit that I had chosen – surely it wasn’t good enough! But, I was wrong. I could have turned up in either jeans and a t-shirt or a gown and I would have still looked the part, in fact, I felt as though I had dressed perfectly! Attending on the night were of course the celebrities, wearing suits and lovely dresses – black seemed to be the colour for the evening and there were lots of sparkly dresses however, not many floor length gowns. There were the journalists and Sydney theatre buffs who were in cocktail wear, just like myself – think suit, no tie and above the knee dresses. Finally there were the others in smart casual; jeans, collared shirts, sheer tops and heels. My fi rst ‘red carpet’ event was great; I had dressed appropriately, watched a wonderful show and then brushed shoulders with the stars. But it was defi nitely not worth the stress.
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f you’ve been going great guns with your savings plan this year and are dreading the holidays putting a big dent in it, now’s the time to think of cheap ways to entertain the kids or yourself; your best defence this Easter is preparation. Knowing in advance what your holiday budget is, how you plan to spend your days and having some wet weather back up plans will put you in a good position to ensure that your savings stay in tact or you spend your hard-earned cash on the activities that you intend to. Depending on how old your kids are too, you can involve them in the budgeting process and teach them some valuable lessons about saving, budgeting and prioritising. And, if you don’t have the cash to do any big ticket items this holiday you can work with your children to create a wish list and put any pocket money they earn throughout the next term to their holiday treat. And, remember being frugal doesn’t mean having no fun! Sometimes the best times come from the most simple of experiences. Here are a few tips to help you with your planning: Visit your local public library and choose a selection of books. See if you can get your hands on some books that are action-based such as gardening, cooking or craft books. Free public activities – there’s always something happening locally during the school holidays that’s free. Do you research and see what events appeal to you. Pull out your old board games and puzzles. Th is is a great one for adults too and a night at home with a cook up, a few friends and board games can make for some great laughs. Get sporty – from soccer games to bike riding to fis hing, there are heaps of ways to get some fresh air and have fun. And, don’t forget, if you have a credit card and are part of a card loyalty scheme, check out how many points you’ve accumulated – you might just get something extra for free!
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s a Podiatrist I get to see so many shoes. I’m often exposed to footwear before it hits the market, which gives me a great understanding of what is coming that may match my patient’s needs. Last night the WSSMC team sat through presentations from two leading sports shoe brands and it never ceases to amaze me the variety of footwear that is now available. When I was studying I worked at a sports shoe store, and we had maybe one or two motion control shoes to choose from for people who needed a little bit more support. Now, there is such an amazing range of shoes for all foot types. However not only different foot types are accommodated for within the running world specifically. Running shoes are the break through area for technology. Generally this is where these companies develop new technology and then apply it to other categories. So not only are there shoes that are suited to a flat (pronated) foot type, or a high arched (rigid) foot type, but shoes that will cater for injuries, or shortfalls in a person’s gait. For example there are shoes that allow limited flexion at the toes to guard against 1st MTP joint (ball of your big toe) osteoarthritis by extending a semi rigid plate in the midsole of the shoe all the way from the heel to the toes. There are also shoes that have a wedge internally to push your knee in a particular direction in an attempt to
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unload an arthritic knee joint. Th is is a great tool for Podiatrists who are often making orthoses to help these issues and at times would like a low bulk version, or the ability to trial a theory before applying it to an orthotic device. The technology used in footwear today is creating such diversity, that Podiatrists can truly use them as another tool in our arsenal in treating our patients effic iently and cost effectively. It is important though to get advice from your Podiatrist on footwear, as some shoes that are designed for specifics that may damage the wrong person.
Trent Baker, Podiatrist at Western Sydney Sports Medicine Centre. Ph: 4732 4497
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old sores are the blister sores you get around your mouth and lips and are caused by the herpes virus. Around 80 per cent of Australians carry the virus but only around one third of people with the virus actually experience cold sore outbreaks. It can be easily picked up through kissing or sharing a drink. If you do suffer from cold sores, it is very important to recognise any events or circumstances that trigger your outbreaks. Then you can be prepared. For many people it could be excessive amounts of chocolate or wine, so be careful over the Easter period! Other triggers include being stressed, run down, lack of sleep, cold or flu, dry or damaged lips (like those caused by windy conditions or sunburn). Ensuring you maintain a healthy immune system is vital to preventing cold sores. The earlier you treat your cold sores the better, so it’s important to know the early signs you are developing one. Often one or two days before the blister forms, you may experience a tingling, itchy or burning sensation around your lips. Th is area may also be red or slightly raised. If you treat at this early stage you can prevent the blister from forming altogether. Once the blisters start to form they will eventually scab over and heal.
When the sores are visible the virus can be easily spread so do not share drinks or kiss anyone. If you do nothing to treat the cold sores, the entire healing process will take around 10 days. Preferably you should treat as soon as you feel a tingle, but you can treat the cold sore at any time. There are a number of pharmaceutical and natural treatments that greatly reduce the healing time and also prevent more cold sores forming so talk to your pharmacist. An anti-viral medication that was once prescription only is now available. Lysine supplements are a good way to guard against cold sores and a natural defence. If you feel yourself becoming run down or stressed, taking Lysine can be a good way to prevent an outbreak. Lysine supplements are also quite inexpensive. My staff and I can help you prevent your cold sore outbreaks, so come see us at Martin’s Chemist in the St Marys Village centre opposite Ripples pool.
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NATURAL THERAPIES by John Miller-Crispe
Have you got the ‘Autumn Blues’?
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utumn, in a similar way to spring, brings a fresh batch of pollen. Smoke from bush fi res or burn offs can also be a problem at this time of year. Th is often means that many of us end up with the sneezes and itchy eyes. All too many simply reach for a bottle of antihistamine tablets. As with any drug there are side effects from this sort of medication, dry sinuses and eyes, thirst and such like. Again unfortunately these types of medicines, while suppressing the symptoms, do not support the long term desensitising of the respiratory system to prevent recurrence of the problem. Fortunately there are many herbs and nutrients that can help relieve symptoms and also help build the long term health of your mucus membranes (sinuses, eyes, nose, respiratory system). Herbs such as Albizia and Baical Skullcap as well as Golden seal have traditionally been used for hayfever. Vitamin C is also very useful, so increase your intake of citrus, but supplements containing C with Bio-flavonoids are very beneficial. Tissue salts are also useful and when a person is run down, taking all 12 of the Schussler tissue salts will benefit. I like to give the 12 in liquid form as this is more easily absorbed. To relieve symptoms we often rely on Eyebright – which as its name implies, removes the redness and itch, Plantain,
Elder Flower, Elecampane and Thy me. One vital addition is Nettle, which is invaluable in reducing the histamine problem. Naturally, if you are pregnant, seek professional advice from a qualified naturopath or herbalist as to the safety of these herbs or possible alternatives for you. One thing we fi nd that seems universal is that people suffering with any problem will stop taking medicines as soon as they feel some relief from the symptoms. If you want to get relief on a more permanent basis keep taking the supplements until well after the symptoms are long gone. In fact with winter coming soon, taking vitamin C and the herbs I mentioned can only be of help to prepare you for winter’s blues.
John Miller-Crispe is a Senior Naturopath with Abundant Life & Health Naturopathic Clinic, 2 Lethbridge Street, Penrith. 4721 3198.
VIEW FROM ABOVE
by Rev John Lavender
Resurrection hope
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hat is Easter about? Do you know? Perhaps not! A recent survey in a major newspaper discovered only 48 per cent of people knew Easter was linked to Jesus! Is this you? Th is Easter Sunday millions of Christian people all over the world will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. It is a BIG deal, but what does it mean? Why is Jesus’ resurrection so significant? Does it matter? Does it make a difference? Consider what the Apostle Peter said in his fi rst New Testament letter, “In his great mercy God has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you.” Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is THE event in history which changes everything. It gives hope – sure, certain hope. The hope of a fresh start and new life with God. The promise of the inheritance of heaven. What do you hope in? Sadly, many things people hope in are wishes, like crossing your fi ngers and wishing for the best. Jesus’ resurrection changes this. It means the frustration and weakness we so often experience will one day come to an end. We know this because those who trust in Jesus will also rise from the dead to experience
life in all its fullness and glory. But Jesus’ resurrection also proves the Christian message is true. It proves that trusting God is NOT a waste of time. Ultimately, Jesus’ resurrection shows there is “More to Life”! So much more than we think! Don’t let this Easter Sunday go past without taking advantage of the greatest event of all time.
Reverend John Lavender can be contacted via www.glenmorepark.anglican.asn.au
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OFFERS OVER $529,950
BELIEVE IT OR KNOT
This wonderful three bedroom masterful home with built-in robes to two, and walk-in robe and ensuite to main is absolutely stunning. It boasts a formal lounge with formal dining, plus a family room. There is a powder room downstairs, modern galley style kitchen and pantry. The home has ducted air conditioning, and has a single remote control garage with internal access plus second carport. The home is located in the Waterside Estate, and walking distance to community facilities this is one not to be missed.
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CRANEBROOK
OFFERS OVER $559,950
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE EDEN BRAE MEMPHIS
This wonderfully designed home is only 18 months old and comes with all the trimmings. It is the Memphis 28 Eden Brae home with a very large main bedroom of parents retreat size, walk-in robe and ensuite. The other three bedrooms are also very large with double built-in robes to all. This home has a separate formal lounge, separate formal dining, and magnificent kitchen, plus second dining, family area, and rumpus room. The home has ducted air conditioning with loads of other features. There is a double garage, and being located in a quiet area of North Cranebrook with mountain views this is one not to be missed.
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CRANEBROOK
OFFERS OVER $465,000
THE SPACIOUS ENTERTAINER
If you are a large family looking for a spacious home you’ll love this four bedroom home with ensuite to main, two living areas, plus exceptional kitchen with caesar stone bench tops, as well as floating timber floors, and ducted air conditioning to stay cool this summer. Outside there is a massive undercover entertaining area for those summertime barbeques, and a double garage which has one half converted and ideal for a teenage/in law retreat that could be converted back quite easily. There is also plenty of room for trucks or caravans, and is located in a very popular North Cranebrook location.
CRANEBROOK
OFFERS OVER $1,900,000
STYLE, SOPHISTICATION & ELEGANCE
Positioned on just under three acres the floor plan combines five bedrooms with formal and informal living spaces, separate self-contained guest quarters and beautifully landscaped gardens. The master suite comes complete with ensuite and walk in wardrobe; as well as five other bathrooms and ducted air conditioning throughout. The stunning French provincial inspired kitchen enjoys a separate preparation kitchen, 60mm stone bench tops and SMEG appliances. The triple car garaging will look after your cars, boats or trailers and entertaining will be a breeze under the alfresco entertaining.
Cranebrook
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park Penrith
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
4730 1122
4735 2121
4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 4733 6999 www.jimaitken.com.au
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
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LEONAY
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Make no doubt, should you be searching for your over 55’s lifestyle, then this two bedroom villa set in one of the best complexes in Emu Plains goes to the top of your search list. With only eight villas, in a quiet location, but still within close access to Lennox Shopping complex, the Nepean river, transport, and the M4. Offering two living areas, both large bedrooms having built in’s, a large open bathroom, ducted air, and internal access to the auto single garage. Enjoy your courtyard adjacent to the modern kitchen, so call now and arrange an inspection.
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EMU PLAINS
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OFFERS OVER $499,950
With the opportunity to create up to five bedrooms this home will offer the size you and your family has been looking for. The current floor plan currently enjoys three bedrooms with a study, there is an ensuite and parents retreat, an open style lounge/dining area and a renovated kitchen. There are three modern bathrooms in total, stunning timber floors and the comfort of ducted air conditioning. Upstairs is a massive rumpus/games room that is approximately 12m x 5m in size! The double garage is complimented by a workshop area and there is also scope to accommodate the in laws or regular guests. Call now to experience this huge residence!
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EMU PLAINS
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Nestled in a peaceful complex is this spacious villa that really is a surprise package. Open plan in design and offering great proportions throughout, you will be doing well to find a better example of low maintenance living. Features include built in robes, split system air conditioning and a lock up garage. The existing tenancy agreement expires in November 2013 so this will certainly appeal to investors.
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Features in this property are three bedrooms, built in wardrobes, two living areas, two split system air conditioners plus single garage and detached triple garage. Walking distance to shops and schools. Call today to book an inspection.
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Nestled in a tightly held position of Leonay is an astonishing residence that neighbours the golf course in a position that is only moments from the highly sought River Road precinct. Beyond the modern façade is a family friendly layout that combines formal and informal living spaces with three bedrooms and a study/office. The master suite enjoys a green, leafy outlook and is complimented by an ensuite. The kitchen is the home’s centrepiece and boasts an island bench and a wonderful freestanding oven. Social gatherings will be a breeze whether it is poolside, under the entertaining area or in the comfort of the ducted air conditioning. With very little opportunity to reside in these locations this deserves your immediate attention.
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Nestled in a sought after pocket of Leonay is this established residence that will meet the needs of your growing family. The floor plan incorporates four bedrooms with a spacious formal lounge and dining room, there is a family room off the renovated kitchen and an ensuite to the main bedroom as well as a beautiful modern bathroom. Entertaining will be a breeze under the covered entertaining area that overlooks the grassed yard and stunning in ground pool. The covered car accommodation, third toilet, built in robes plus ducted and split system air conditioning completes this wonderful package. Call now!
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YOUR HAVEN IN THE HEIGHTS
The brick and tile dwelling enjoys three bedrooms with a lounge and dining area, a timber kitchen and a modern bathroom. The covered entertaining area overlooks the spacious grassed yard that easily accommodates the single garage and tandem carport.
EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $479,950
EMU PLAINS
OFFERS OVER $315,000
PRICED TO PLEASE
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Beautifully renovated throughout, this wonderful four bedroom home will surprise you once you step through the front door. Boasting open plan living including lounge and dining and a stunning modern kitchen being the centrepiece of the home.Featuring a modern bathroom and ensuite, split system air conditioning and polished boards throughout. With a huge backyard ideal for the kids, undercover entertaining area and built in barbeque area, single garage and single carport accessing the backyard. Wonderfully located only 300 metres to the Lennox Shopping Centre. You won’t be disappointed.
Complete with ducted air conditioning, wonderfully high ceilings and modern inclusions throughout - you’ll just love coming home. Other features include, built in robes, remote single garage with internal access and a small courtyard. With a bus stop out the front and the security of electric gates.
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Cranebrook
Springwood
Penrith
Emu Plains
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
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$449,500
PRIVATE YARD WITH ACREAGE VIEWS
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MULGOA $929,950 EXECUTIVE HOME – 1300+SQM BLOCK
Stunning floating floors lead to a popular four bedroom floor plan that offers great value in the current market. The main bedroom comes complete with an ensuite and walk in robe, there are also built in wardrobes and the comfort of split system air conditioning. With a choice of two living areas, a great size timber decking and in ground pool, social gatherings will be a breeze. The single garage with drive through access offers internal access to the house and all is positioned on a family friendly block.
Positioned on over 1300 sqm of land in this recently sub divided estate is a grand residence that will make you the envy of your friends! Stretching across two levels it encompasses all the features you would expect in this exclusive price range. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort throughout the four bedroom floor plan that also includes a study and rumpus room. Along with this is a choice of informal and formal living spaces, a stunning kitchen with island bench and sliding double doors that leads to the alfresco area. The centerpiece of the yard is the magnificent in ground pool that comes complete with water feature.
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GLENMORE PARK
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BEST VIEW AND DESIGNER FINISHES
Located in one of Glenmore Ridges best locations, is this stunning near new split level home. The floor plan enjoys a wonderful easy flow with three spacious bedrooms with built-ins, main with en-suite and walk-in robe, there are two separate living areas, the second living area forms part of the kitchen and entertaining area of the home which enjoys three meter high ceilings leading out to the rear entertaining deck. With all the designer must haves, such as CeasarStonebenchtops, porcelain tiles, floor to ceiling tiles in the en-suite and main bathroom, ducted air-conditioning, alarm, 900mm stainless steel appliances and so much more this is a home that will quite simply WOW you at every turn.
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THE QUIET ACHIEVER
Unassuming from the street this home will hit the mark for those looking for a comfortable home to raise the growing family. Four bedrooms combine with two separate living areas; there is a formal dining area and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The double garage will look after the cars or storage needs; there is a grassed yard and a space ready for the outdoor setting. Positioned with a peaceful leafy outlook and superbly presented and maintained this one will go straight to the top of your list. Call now to book an appointment.
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WALLACIA
OFFERS OVER $1,100,000
SECLUDED HIDEAWAY
Resting on approximately 11 arable acres is this private double brick residence that will offer you and your family the space it deserves. At the end of the driveway is the main home that comprises four bedrooms, open plan kitchen and living areas with cedar vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans and the comfort of split system air conditioning in the main bedroom. The covered verandah enjoys stunning views of the in ground pool, the picturesque bush land and surrounding greenery. The second dwelling is a fully self contained two bedroom cottage and is ideal for the extended family. There are also three sheds, large dam and 100,000 Litre water tank all positioned in this quiet location.
MULGOA
OFFERS OVER $999,950
BEST VALUE ACREAGE IN MULGOA!
With no shared boundaries and an enormous amount of scope for the astute investor this property has to be seen to be believed. Situated on just under four acres there is a four bedroom, two bathroom, double garage home featuring, an alarm, built-in’s to all bedrooms, en suite to main, ducted air, a covered entertaining area with built-in barbeque and even a large detached games room. The house is currently tenanted at $580 per week to quality tenants. For the horse lover there are four fenced paddocks, a feed shed and three stables. The real gem with this property is the enormous shed which has to be seen to be believed.
Glenmore Park
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Cranebrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Penrith
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
4733 6999
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CLAREMONT MEADOWS
961 SQUARE METRES WOW!
A STATEMENT FOR YOUR OWN SUCCESS
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Resting on over 700sqm of land and nestled amongst other quality homes is a residence that will make you the envy of your friends. The architecturally designed floor plan has been superbly crafted and will offer a contemporary lifestyle that few can enjoy. Porcelain tiles lead to four bedrooms (TWO with ensuites) all are spacious and complimented by built in robes. The outstanding kitchen with island bench and walk in pantry is the centrepiece of the home and overlooks the casual living space. Ducted air conditioning controls comfort, piped music services the home and alfresco area and security is maximised with the alarm and CCTV system.
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PENRITH $399,950 Located only a short distance from Nepean Hospital, UWS and Penrith CBD is this 3 bedroom home. Inside you will find a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom, spacious lounge room, ducted air conditioning, separate meals area and built in wardrobes and ceiling fans to all bedrooms. Outside you will find an undercover area perfect for entertaining. With a garage under the main roof and plenty of room for the kids and pets, this home requires your immediate attention. Also outside we have a detached double garage, carport and side access to the huge backyard. Call today to book your private inspection.
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PENRITH $259,950 Located moments from Penrith is this great one bedroom unit that will suit the busy executive or investor. Open plan in design and positioned in a security complex it offers all the must haves that you would expect from a modern unit. Basement parking, split system air conditioning, built in robe and an elevated balcony.
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GRAB THE GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES If you’re looking to purchase off the plan these three bedroom townhouses deserve your immediate attention.Three bedroom townhouses with a choice of features.Being sold off the plan. Call now for an inclusions list or a copy of the plans. Investors should expect a return in excess of $400.00 per week.
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LIFESTYLE AT NEPEAN SHORES
Enjoy the opportunity of a new lifestyle at Nepean Shores Penrith. Offering three bedrooms, the main has walk in robe and wall air-conditioning, and there are built in’s to the other two bedrooms. The open kitchen and lounge also with air-conditioning, overlooks a park area, plus there is a good sized dining family area. A good sized verandah and carport, plus the use of the complex facilities which include pool and tennis court will set your new lifestyle.
ORCHARD HILLS
OFFERS OVER $619,000
SUBLIME VIEWS ON OVER AN ACRE
Wonderfully positioned in a prime Orchard Hills location on the South side of the M4 Motorway is arguable the very best vacant block of land in the area. Encompassing approx. 5000m2 and enjoying unobstructed and spectacular views of the Blue Mountains and the rural Orchard Hills landscape this is a block of that that once you step foot on you won’t want to leave. Proposed luxury home plans available for viewing with on-site inspection.
Penrith
Emu Plains
Blaxland
Glenbrook
Springwood
Emu Plains
Glenmore Park
Cranebrook
429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750
134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774
5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777
91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750
30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745
Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749
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Cranebrook The Perfect Family Home on 625m2 Block * Modern kitchen * Resort sized entertaining area * Inground pool + 2.5 car garage * Formal dining & separate family room * Perfect north facing home * Renovated bathrooms * Huge master bedroom with balcony
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Cranebrook
Kingswood 4
Want To Live With Water Views * 2 year old Rawson built home * Backs onto lake with views * Alfresco area, kitchen with dishwasher * 3 living area’s, ducted air. * Master with balcony * Use of Estate’s community facilities
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* Spacious 2 bedroom 153m2 apartment * Close to Nepean hospital & Kingswood Railway * Spa bath * Very big bedrooms * Large courtyard 35m2 * 1.5 garage with storage 29m2
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• New kitchen & bathroom • Large screened enclosure • Fully fenced above ground pool • Detached garage + carport • Separate undercover entertaining area • 565 sqm block & expected rent return $430 pw
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New carpet 2 split system air cond. Views to Penrith Lakes Cul-de-sac location Very spacious + 3 toilets Ensuite & double garage
Sale $364,950 View By Appointment Helen Fitzpatrick 0414 362 955 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
Cranebrook * 535m2 level block * Surrounded by walkways & water * Walking distance to the community facilities * Minutes to Penrith CBD
Sale $279,500 View By Appointment Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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Cranebrook
Jamisontown
Jamisontown
Penrith
* Gourmet chef’s kitchen * Stainless steel appliances * Dishwasher & air cond. * Lock up garage + courtyard area * Use of the estates community facilities * Currently tenanted paying $350 pw
* Ground Floor with ensuite * Low Strata fees * Close to Penrith shops * Young modern kitchen & bathroom * Rent $340 per week
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* Security complex – ground floor * Secure parking & storage area * Large living area & separate dining & ensuite * Large front patio * Strata $404.45 per quarter
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Ray White Penrith
Fantastic tenant paying $320 pw B/ins in both bedrooms + an ensuite Security complex, storage unit Levies $570 per quarter Split system air conditioner
Ray White Penrith
Sale $295,000 View By Appointment Steve Jackson 0414 719 875 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com
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Gwandalan
An iconic Emu Plains property rich in History is being offered for sale - an opportunity seldom seen in the area. Resting on over 1,700sqm of land and positioned moments from the Nepean River, Lennox Shopping Centre and Hunter Fields. The four bedroom cottage has been beautifully preserved with many features of yester year still evident. Enclosed verandah’s; timber floors, lead light features and wonderfully high ceilings add to the home’s character. Along with this ducted air conditioning controls comfort, there are built in wardrobes, a double carport and manicured gardens. The current owners have furnished us with many facts about the home’s past which will certainly spike the interest of those who appreciate Emu Plains. Call now for a private viewing.
Emu Plains
Modern Open Plan Design Th is superb residence is an acknowledgement that all the years have been rewarded. Boasting four bedrooms all with built-in robes and one with ensuite. Renovated and creative kitchen, renovated bathroom, plus two open plan living areas, separate dining, and internal laundry. Outside includes a large entertaining area and side access to the large yard. Being close to schools, shops, and public transport this is one to be seen, so call now to organise your private inspection.
Cranebrook
Offers Over $449,950
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Tennis in Penrith Th is long weekend sees Woodriff Gardens hosting the annual Nepean Easter Junior Open. Th is is one of the largest open junior point score events in NSW. Th is year over 320 of the country’s best junior tennis players will converge on Penrith to do battle for this very prestigious event. Many of our own local juniors will put their own skills to the test over the weekend. NDTA is particularly excited about the prospects of locals Andre DeOliveira, Brandon Benson, Pete DeOliveira, Jodie Kassimatis, Maxine Gando, Carina Speigel and Courtney Cook. Spectators are welcome all weekend with all fi nals being played on Monday with Tennis Australia appointed umpires and linesmen. There will be catering on hand with a
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Well the 2013 campaign for the Giants starts Easter Saturday at Skoda Stadium. Kevin Sheedy is talking up the chances for GWS to beat reigning premiers and cross town rivals Sydney in Derby III. It will take something special from the Giants to beat the much more experienced Swans, but it is well known in footy circles, the Swans are traditionally slow starters to the season. Meeting them in Round 1 gives them a perfect opportunity to come out fresh will all guns blazing against Sydney. Sheedy is excited and so are the players about the clash. Jonathan Patton will be a starter, and with their other, now second year players, plus their experienced campaigners they should be in with a
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The Penrith Emus launched their season at a special function in Penrith last night (Thursday, March 28). There was excitement in the air as the Emus prepare for the Shute Shield season, which begins next month. Australia’s premier club rugby competition, the Shute Shield, returns to TV screens across NSW and the ACT with the ABC to broadcast the match of the round live every week at 3pm on ABC1. The coverage kicks off on Saturday, April 6 with the blockbuster round one match between 2011 champions Eastwood and 2012 fi nalists Southern Districts. The Weekender is the offic ial media partner of the Emus.
The Greater Western Sydney Giants are pleased to announce Brennan IT as the Official IT Partner of the club. Brennan IT is one of Australia’s leading, and most respected, technology solutions providers with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle. “We are very pleased to become the Official IT Partner of the Greater Western Giants,” said Dave Stevens, managing director of Brennan IT. “The partnership is a great fit for Brennan IT, built on shared values such as teamwork, passion and focus. We look forward to supporting the team over the coming season and playing our part in making the Giants a great club.”
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Wakeboarders converge: Big event to be held at Cables
Jack Nobel has recently been selected in the Australian U19 softball squad.
On his way: Jack’s got a big future in the softball world
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ocal softball talent Jack Nobel dreams of one day representing his country at a World Championship and he won’t let anything get in his way. The 16-year-old Glenmore Park High School student was recently selected in the Australian U19 squad. “My number one priority is to get to the World Championships,” Nobel said. “I originally took up softball because of my brother. He made a lot of the same
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sides I’ve made except he didn’t make the team to go to the Worlds, which makes me even hungrier to get there. My brother told me to never give up.” Nobel began playing softball when he was six and continues to play for his local side, Glenmore Park Phantoms. After joining the Western Sydney Academy of Sport in 2011, and through specialised coaching, his game ultimately improved. “To get to the level of making the top squads you need support from family and friends, extra training sessions and you need to listen to your coaches,” he said.
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ome of Australia’s best professional and amateur wakeboarders are headed Penrith’s way next weekend for the Liquid Force Australian Rail Series Finals. Taking place at Cables Wake Park on April 6 and 7, the competition, which has already stopped at five locations across the country this year, will come to its climactic end right here in Penrith. “Penrith is the last stop and it will be
the series fi nal, so we’re expecting riders from all around the country including Cairns, Brisbane and Melbourne to compete,” said Aliysa Gibbons of Cables Wake Park. The competition incorporates unique and original contest formats designed to keep the events action-packed. “It’s set around the rails and kickers and wakeboarders get different points for different tricks on those,” Ms Gibbons said. “The wakeboarder with the best tricks overall is the winner.” The Liquid Force Australian Rail Series Finals is free for the public to watch.
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Mixed start for Panthers Waratah Championship side brought back to Earth by dominant Bruins
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he Penrith Panthers have enjoyed a mixed start to the Men’s Waratah Championship League season after going down 72-49 to the Bankstown Bruins last Saturday. The youthful Panthers, who were on a high after a big win against Newcastle the previous week, couldn’t quite match it with the experience of Bankstown, who remain undefeated after two rounds. Panthers coach Jeff Cooper said his side were outclassed in every aspect and simple errors cost them dearly. “We didn’t play well, we had a bad shooting game, gave away too many fouls, gave them plenty of free points and had too many turnovers… it was just a disappointing game all round,” he said. “The Bankstown group have been around for some time and will probably be amongst the top teams at the end of the season.” One of Penrith’s star players, American Ben Ellsworth, who scored a whopping 27 points against Newcastle in round one, had an off night with the ball shooting just 4 from 18. “Ben didn’t have a good night, he got fouled out during the game and when he sat down he apologised for having a bad game,” Cooper said. “Ben knew himself things weren’t the best but that’s going to happen occasionally. You can’t expect them to perform week after week unfortunately.” However, coach Cooper said there were
The Panthers went down to the Bruins in the Waratah Championship League in Penrith last Saturday. Photo: Melinda Jane.
a number of players who had already impressed him early on. “Louis Brandt has been the shining light in the fi rst two games, scoring a doubledouble (double figures for points and rebounds) two weeks in a row,” he said. “Young Ben Kearins has also had a reasonably good start considering it’s his
fi rst full-time gig at this level. He’s on a learning curve but done quite well.” The Panthers play their next game at home on Saturday, April 6 against the Norths Bears, who sit in second spot on the championship ladder. Cooper said they’ll be missing point guard Joshua Morehead for the tough
encounter. “Josh will be away which will put added pressure on Ben Kearins and others to step up in his role,” he said. “The Bears will be a tough game because they’ve got a very-well balanced team with a young group featuring a few Australian juniors representatives.”
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$500 for Costa Four rising junior athletics stars were announced as the McDonald’s Be Your Best Scholarship winners and rewarded with $500 at the recent Little Athletics NSW State Championships. Kingswood resident, Costa Kousparis, 16, from Cranebrook Little Athletics Centre was one of four recipients across NSW recognised for his exceptional effor t in Little Athletics. He was selected from a pool of nominees in the 24 zones that make up the Little Athletics Association of NSW. McDonald’s Penrith Licensee, Ian Garton, is thrilled that a Little Athletics member from the local community has received the McDonald’s Be Your Best Scholarship. “Little Athletics is a great sport for young kids to participate in whether it is for fun or at a competitive level,” he said.
Boost for netball Australian netball has received another boost with ANZ increasing its commitment to the sport by becoming the naming rights sponsor of Netball Australia’s junior netball program, NetSetGO!. ANZ has enjoyed a long association with the sport as the naming rights partner of the world’s best netball league, the ANZ Championship, since the competition’s establishment in 2008. “The new sponsorship sees ANZ take a broader approach, supporting the newest of netballers through NetSetGO! to elite players in the ANZ Championship,” Netball Australia’s Chief Executive Offic er Kate Palmer said when announcing the new deal this week.
Play by the rules Minister says sideline rage must be controlled
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port rage has been, well, all the rage this week largely thanks to the unfortunate ugly scenes at Parramatta Stadium during the recent A-League derby between Western Sydney and Sydney FC. But unfortunately sport rage isn’t just confi ned to the large stadiums in the major codes, it’s also prevalent among the grassroots, such as local junior and amateur sport. NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley, has urged the entire sporting community including participants, officials and spectators to be constantly vigilant against ugly behaviour in sport from grassroots through to the elite level. “Sport is a very important part of the Australian way of life but unfortunately from time to time enthusiasm and passion is replaced with anger and frustration which can lead to issues no one wants to see on or off our playing field,” Mr Annesley said. “I believe the majority of sporting organisations have codes of conduct in place to ensure their players and offic ials are well behaved and participate within the rules.” The NSW Government has recently released a free education kit and guide to assist parents, players and offic ials on how to deal with sport rage. “Using practical, real life scenarios and plain English advice, the courses are a convenient way to increase knowledge and skills in complaint handling, child protection, harassment and
Sport rage has become a major issue at all levels.
discrimination,” Mr Annesley said. “Having clear policies and processes in place helps frontline volunteers such as ground officials and referees effectively deal with anger on the field or sidelines. Mr Annesley said it was unfortunate that so many incidents occurred on the sidelines.
“Such unruly behaviour reduces everyone’s enjoyment, creates an unsafe environment and in some cases leads to children dropping out of sport,” he said. Clubs can access free online training at www.playbytherules.net.au. To order the sport rage kit for clubs, visit www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/sportrage.
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Fun tennis days for kids are being run right through the school holidays in April at your local tennis centre for kids aged 3 -18 years. Nepean District Tennis Association has been the home of tennis in Penrith for more than 90 years, and the team are ready and excited to see as many kids as possible playing tennis during the holidays. “Playing tennis is a great activity for kids in the holidays” says senior coach Elton Stoney. “They have the opportunity to meet new friends, get some exercise and learn some new skills all at the same time” he added. Tennis fun days will be held each week from April 15, until school goes back. Children are welcome to attend
half or full days, for a single day, or can even book in for the whole week. Full day kids are provided with lunch FREE of charge. Prices start from $25 per half day, or $35 per full day (including lunch. Nepean tennis can even provide a racket for anyone who doesn’t have one. “Because a full day is a long time for these kids, we break it up into lots of activities” states NDTA’s Stage 1 senior coach Carey Sinden. “As always there will be lots of fun p games, competitions, and prizes to give away daily. This is definitely my favourite time of year for coaching” she added. For more serious players, NDTA will be conducting a boot camp starting April 22 “Boot Camp is full of drills, advanced tactics, point simulation and matchplay” according to Stoney. “It is for comp and tournament players looking to take their game to the next level” Call Nepean Tennis on 0247212880 if you would like to share some of this school holiday fun, or drop into the Woodriff Gardens tennis centre to take a look for yourself.
FREE Tennis Coaching Sessions Saturday April 28 Once again Nepean District Tennis Association are on the search for tennis talent in Penrith. Come along on Saturday April 28 and play tennis and even get a FREE coaching lesson...obligation free. Everyone is welcome to a FREE lesson, no matter their age or level of experience . “This is our way of giving the people of Penrith the chance to try this great game, and maybe find a future champion in the process” says CEO Chris Woodland. “Our coaching team will be on hand, and everyone that comes along will have the opportunity to have a FREElesson with one of them” he added. FREE tennis lessons will take place
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The Emu Plains/ Glenmore Park Junior AFL club had an incredible turn out to their season launch last week with 300 people showing up. There were plenty of highlights on the night including the launch of the club’s new jersey, the announcement of teams, the unveiling of new mascot ‘Larry’ the Lion, and a special appearance by G-Man from the GWS Giants (pictured). Eight teams from the club will begin their season on Sunday, April 7. Penrith Basketball are on the hunt for players for their various winter basketball competitions including junior boys and girls, senior men and women, mixed basketball, Cub ball (two to five-year-
olds) and Pink ball (girls). Members also have the opportunity to become referees which is a great part-time job while you get fit. For more information call 4731 3252 or email penrithbasketball@people.net.au. The Penrith Panthers Women’s Waratah Championship League squad have been crushed yet again 82-47 in their round two clash against Bankstown Bruins. Top-scoring for the losing side was a trio of girls each scoring eight points; Dominika Off ner, Taylah Clark and Tahlia Tupaea.
The Phantoms and the Buccaneers in action at the Ice Palace. Photo: Nathan Taylor.
Phantoms frozen out: Loss to kick off ice hockey season
The Panthers junior representative rugby league teams remain undefeated going into this week’s fi nal round. The Harold Matthews side had a hard fought win over Illawarra 22-12, while the SG Ball side got the job done 26-10.
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he Penrith Phantoms senior 1 ice hockey team got off to a rather slippery start in their fi rst round clash against the Canterbury Buccaneers at Penrith Ice Palace last Sunday evening. With a host of new faces wearing the purple this season, the Phantoms went down with a fight, losing 3-0 against their more experienced opponents. Phantoms captain George Kozumplik said he was pleased with the result
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For the past five years Penrith Gaels Club has hosted a Golf Day on the Friday before St Patrick’s Day, to raise money to help a nominated local charity. Th is year the club chose to support Karelle. Karelle was founded in 2003 with the express purpose of appreciating the potential in people with intellectual disability and children in crisis. Following a round of golf at Dunheved Golf Course, players returned to the Gaels Club for lunch, games, presentation of prizes, an auction and raffle . The club has thanked all their sponsors and prize donors for their generosity and support. The day raised in excess of $6,600 for the charity.
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f the Western Sydney Wanderers want to win the coveted Premier’s Plate tonight against the Newcastle Jets they are going to have to do it the hard way. Western Sydney were desperate to secure the Premier’s Plate in front of their vocal fans last Saturday night at Parramatta Stadium but injuries and a determined Sydney FC side stood in their way. The side were always going to do it tough against the Sky Blues with a number of key players missing through injury and suspension including captain Michael Beauchamp (quad soreness), Youssouf Hersi (suspension), Jerome Polenz (quad strain), and Aaron Mooy (knee). To add to their woes, marquee man Shinji Ono limped off with a groin injury mid-way through the match. Wanderers coach Tony Popovic was happy with the 1-1 draw and praised his players that fi lled in for their missing teammates. “The players that came in were fantastic. They more than held their own, they played very well,� he said.
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