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Proof: You’re never too old to learn He’s almost 95-years-old, but Penrith’s Ross Taylor isn’t letting age stop him from learning to swim NATHAN TAYLOR

enrith great grandfather Ross Taylor is proving age is well and truly no barrier when it comes to trying new things. Last Friday morning the soon to be 95-year-old hopped into his car and drove himself down to Eva Bory’s Swim School in Emu Plains to partake in his first ever swimming lesson. While Mr Taylor was by far the oldest person at the pool last week, his enthusiasm for swimming outshone nearly everyone in the building. When asked why a man of his age was giving swimming a try after almost a century on Earth, Mr Taylor’s response was straight to the point. “My daughter told me to,” he laughed. “Look, I’ve had an awful lot of operations over the years. Not only have I had just about everything in my legs replaced but I’ve had a broken shoulder and a broken hip. “My daughter said ‘the thing you’ve got to do is walk in the water’ and I’ve been doing that.” The former drama teacher made his way into the water a few weeks earlier but after

a while was beginning to get “bored” with shuffling up and down the pool. So Mr Taylor thought he would expand his pool repertoire with some lessons at the local facility. “It was getting a bit boring and I wondered to myself if I could swim… but I couldn’t, I kept going crooked down the lane,” he said. “I know I’m never going to swim well but if I can do about five strokes of Breaststroke, put my feet down and then do another five strokes – that would equate to a whole lap.” Growing up in England before immigrating to Australia, Mr Taylor hardly ever stepped foot into a pool due to severe asthma issues that kept him bed ridden for months on end. Mr Taylor said he wanted to gain confidence (and the ability to swim straight) out of his first swimming lesson. “If I can put my head under water and if I can get a tip about not swimming crooked, I’ll be happy,” he said. Mr Taylor is also hoping his first swimming lesson will encourage others who are older to get in the water. “I would certainly encourage others my age to give it a go because it doesn’t matter how old you are,” he said.

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set the alarm for just after 1am on Monday morning, even though I was about as enthused as a vegan at a steak restaurant about rugby league’s Four Nations Final. If you know me or you’re a regular reader of this column, you’d know that I’m a big rugby league fan, but I just can’t get excited about the international element of the game. Perhaps it’s because Australia is just so dominant, or that we know that no matter what strides are made in the future, it’s unlikely that tournaments like this will ever be truly competitive apart from the odd spike from New Zealand. All I know is that I fell asleep three times during Monday morning’s game, woken up only by my own snoring. Even though the prospect of rugby league in November is something sports fans should perhaps savour, I believe it’s time for the Four Nations to be scrapped. Rugby league needs to overhaul its entire representative schedule, as well as its pathways programs, to ensure the long-term success of the domestic competition and the game’s showpiece, State of Origin. In recent weeks the NRL and NSWRL have announced the axing of the Under 20’s Holden Cup competition, as well as the annual City v Country clash. Both will be given a swansong next year before they are placed alongside the North Sydney Bears and Harold Holt jokes in rugby league’s giant graveyard. City v Country has been a useless part of the schedule for years, only adding to an enormous workload for players, who constantly complain that they play too many matches.

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I’m not sure that it’s a “blow” to country rugby league given the continued presence NRL clubs have in the bush, but the code’s governing body does need to keep an eye on the consequences and ramifications of the decision. The annual clash hasn’t been a fair dinkum State of Origin trial for years and it’s time has simply come. It allows the NRL to dump the ridiculous ‘representative round’ that puts a halt to the season just when it’s starting to warm up after about six or seven weeks. So what to do with international footy? Well, not much. We need to focus on some realities and that is that international rugby league is unlikely to experience any dramatic spike in popularity. It’s simply not a “world game” and the focus should be on the domestic competition, which remains under some threat from other codes but with the right

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management can stay very strong in the years and decades to come. I’d axe the Four Nations tournament entirely, and install a permanent Australia v New Zealand fixture on ANZAC Day each year, turning it into a major showpiece for rugby league. That would require some nifty scheduling in regards to club matches, but would give the Test added feeling and emotion as a stand-alone contest. I’d encourage New Zealand, England and other emerging countries to continue looking at one-off post-season Test matches, to strengthen their claims for the World Cup. And yes, I’d keep the World Cup, giving it extra prestige and keeping it as the primary international event for the game. Perhaps it could even be played every three years, instead of four. This would allow our most elite players to only play in the post-season once every three or four years, rather than having a Four Nations tournament in the mix every second year. Rugby league simply doesn’t have a big enough presence on the world stage to sustain both a Four Nations and a World Cup on such a regular basis. As for the axing of the Holden Cup, it’s been well documented why this is the right move for the game’s future. However, I can’t get overly enthused about the competitions being talked about as replacements. Why can’t those in the board room at the NRL understand that most fans would prefer to see a national reserve grade competition installed, creating a legitimate pathway and more bang for fans’ buck on game day.

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onstruction on the new multistorey commuter car park at Penrith Train Station began this week, with a 10 month wait until it’s complete. NSW Transport and Infrastructure Minister Andrew Constance and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres visited the site on Tuesday to inspect the progress of upgrades to the station and the transport interchange. Delivering 430 new parking spots for western Sydney train customers, Mr Constance said the extra spots will be great longer term for the booming city. “We know that commuter parking at train stations is a major issue for customers and that’s why we’re getting on with the job of getting extra parking spots at Penrith Station by extending the existing multi-storey car park,” he said. “Penrith is a booming city, so the new commuter car park will now include an extra 80 spaces on top of the 350 that were already promised.” Mr Ayres said the government is working to find alternative parking in the meantime, with hundreds of spots lost during construction and no solution announced at this stage. “We’re working hard to minimise any

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ocals are being encouraged to come up with a plan for the end of their life, something not a lot of people think to do. Now in its second year, the ‘10 Things To Know Before You Go’ workshop will be held in Penrith tomorrow (Saturday, November 26), with locals invited to head along. Executive Director of The GroundSwell Project, Jessie Williams, said it’s an important part of life and you should have a plan in place. “The response to the workshop has been really positive,” she said. “People are kind of nervous about it when they first come in but once we have a chat and get talking, people come away from it feeling empowered. “When people think about the fact that 10 out of 10 of us will die, most of the time in old age by natural causes, they become very open to sharing their natural thoughts and feelings about that.” Ms Williams said locals will come away with an idea of how to plan for the end of life. “What you come away with is some planning tools and some really clear reflections about what’s best for you and how you should talk to your family and

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Helen’s Great career comes to an end Community transport visionary enters retirement after 30 years helping local people in need JADE ALIPRANDI

t’s the end of an era for Helen Walker after serving the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities for more than 30 years through Great Community Transport. Volunteering has been in Ms Walker’s DNA from the beginning when she got her start with Meals on Wheels. She also volunteered her time, and was one of the first to do so, at the Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre. “I’ve been able to help a lot of people over the years and it’s been fantastic,” she told the Weekender. Last Friday, November 18, Ms Walker officially retired from the community transport business and was given a farewell she will never forget. “It was a lovely ending to a 30-year commitment that I had made to the community transport program,” Ms Walker said. “Without a shadow of a doubt, deciding to retire from Great Community Transport has been one of the most difficult things I have had to do. My decision wasn’t taken lightly.” Ms Walker was heavily involved in

Great Community Transport and was the manager right up until she retired. “What started as a local response to a clear transport problem in 1986 with my attempts to establish a community service, has grown into the service you see today,” Ms Walker said. The business has now grown in leaps and bounds. Great Community Transport provides transport for eligible disadvantaged people living in the Blue Mountains and Penrith. In 2014 and 2015, Great Community Transport provided transport to 3291 individuals, with a total of 78,080 trips. Over the years, Ms Walker has been recognised for her many community commitments through various awards. She has been the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal, the Bi-Centenary Medal and the Western Sydney University Woman of the West Award. Ms Walker said she was looking forward to retirement, acknowledging she would miss coming to work each day and providing a wonderful service to the community. “I just want to thank everyone who travelled the community transport roads with me over the past 30 years and thank everyone for their continued support,” Ms Walker said.

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When was the last time you visited Pro-Frame Design? If you need something framed for Christmas it should be the only place you take your picture to be framed! This family owned business has been operating in Penrith for nearly 30 years and this year marks the end of one era and the start of a new one. Peter and Sylvia Hampton have owned and operated this small business, framing thousands of pictures for their loyal customers and helped raise thousands of dollars for charities and fund raisers consistently through-out their years of trade. Last year saw them retiring as they reached their early 70s and the business has been taken over by their son Lee Hampton and their daughter Karen Woodland who have both worked in the family business at different times over the years. This new era is an exciting time for the new directors of PFD. “We plan to keep all the traditions of dealing with a family run business, with exciting changes to the way we look and the services we provide” says Karen.

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Don’t stand by NSW Police, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers NSW, have launched a ‘No Innocent Bystanders’ video campaign calling on the community to report domestic violence. The powerful campaign comprises a community service announcement to be shared across television networks, and an extended video that will appear on social media platforms. “In NSW, police respond to more than 145,000 incidents of domestic and family violence each year, which equates to about 400 cases every day,” NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione said. If you, or anyone you know has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732); a 24-hour, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Line.

Crash concerns Penrith drivers are nearly six times more likely to collide with an animal than drivers in the rest of Sydney, according to the latest AAMI Crash Index. Over a 12-month period, 2.96 per cent of accidents in Penrith and the surrounding suburbs were as a result of animal collisions. This was six-fold higher than the result for metropolitan Sydney (0.54 per cent). Penrith drivers were also 20 per cent more likely to collide with a stationary object, like a parked car or tree, than drivers across Sydney. In some bright news, Penrith drivers were less likely to be involved in nose-totail collisions.

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Horrible kitchen a thing of the past Colyton resident shocked after winning Penrith’s Worst Kitchen competition t’s official – the worst kitchen in the Penrith Local Government Area is in Leonard Street, Colyton. After an exhaustive search and voting process, Karen Wellard was named the winner of the Penrith’s Worst Kitchen competition at a presentation on Tuesday afternoon. The competition, which resulted in Ms Wellard receiving a brand new kitchen from J&L Kitchens, was sponsored by The Western Weekender, PRD Nationwide Penrith, BOQ Penrith and J&L Kitchens. Ms Wellard broke down in tears of joy when she was announced as the winner at the J&L Kitchens showroom on Tuesday. Thousands of people have watched the emotional video of Ms Wellard winning the kitchen on the Western Weekender Facebook page. Sponsor Daniel Latty from PRD Nationwide Penrith said there was no doubt that Ms Wellard needed a new kitchen. “We had a sensational and overwhelming response to the competition. It was a real feel-good moment to see Karen win the prize on Tuesday afternoon,” Mr Latty said. “She had plenty of competition – we saw some pretty awful kitchens – but nothing could top Karen’s, which didn’t even have any doors on the cupboards!”

Karen Wellard with her family when she was announced as the winner of Penrith’s Worst Kitchen. Inset: Karen in her Colyton kitchen. Photos: Melinda Jane Ms Wellard’s family tried to fix the kitchen some years ago, but she quickly brought a stop to construction after it became obvious the result wasn’t going to be a good one. Sponsor Drew Clegg from BOQ Penrith said it was great to see so many people getting involved in the competition. “Thank you to everyone who shared their ordinary looking kitchens – it was

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visitpenrith.com.au COUNCIL BRIEFS ● On 3 December the world will celebrate International Day of People with Disability. This event increases awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability, and celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disability. Penrith will celebrate with two events; an open day with No Boundaries Art Group on Saturday, 3 December, and a CD launch party with Club Weld on Monday, 5 December. Both events are free and open to all. Come along to enjoy the celebrations and join the conversation. Details are on Council’s what’s on page – penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/events/calendar ● Did you know that 90 per cent of a child’s brain develops before the age of ﬁve? Preschool programs support this development, empowering children to think, explore and question to establish a solid platform for life-long learning. The State Government’s Start Strong program will provide an increased subsidy for community preschool in 2017. This makes quality early childhood education affordable at just $22 per day for up to three days per week. Enrol your child now – call 4732 7844 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/services/children ● Penrith is looking forward to hosting Ironman 70.3 this weekend and welcoming thousands of athletes and spectators to this City. Several road closures will be in place around the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Sunday, 27 November. Details for these changes to trafﬁc conditions can be found on their website ironman.com, by searching for the Ironman 70.3 event.

PUBLIC NOTICES Community Access Bus and Wheelchair Access Bus Applications are now being called for the use of the Community access buses in Penrith City for the period 1 January–31 March 2017. Applications must be received no later than Friday, 9 December 2016. These applications will be assessed by Council and applicants will be notiﬁed of the outcome. For further information regarding fees, application forms and conditions of hire, please call 4732 7837.

Licence for Occupancy of Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith Under Section 47 of the NSW Local Government Act 1993, Penrith City Council is advising that it intends to enter into a licence agreement with Rowing Australia and Rowing NSW for occupation of the land identified as Part of Lot 3 DP235966 and Lots 14–20 DP15601, Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith. It is the intention that the licence agreement is issued for a period of five years, renewable by exercise of option every five years with a maximum licence term of 20 years. The licence agreement also sets out the terms for the use of the land stipulating that:

‘the land will not at any time be used other than for the purpose of constructing a National Training Centre for Rowing, including boat storage, gymnasium, amenities, ofﬁce, athlete areas and car parking which will be used for the purpose of supporting rowing activities such as training, competitions, sport education programs and services, and the administration of the sport, or functions associated or ancillary to those purposes.’ Submissions about this proposal should be made in writing to Andrew Robinson, Facilities Manager, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751, or sent by email to andrew.robinson@penrith.city Submissions should be returned to Council by 5pm, 9 December 2016. Further details regarding this proposal can be obtained by calling 4732 7688.

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

Approved Development Applications s Icd DA16/0827 Lot 1321 DP 845350 (Nos. 919–945) Londonderry Road, Londonderry Construction of a research station for investigations into the capture of ventilated air methane (temporary operation) s Rachel Benson CD16/0019 Lot 508 DP 740304 (No. 18) Columbus Avenue, St Clair Demolition of existing dwelling Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Ofﬁcers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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In November 1940, work was stopped on construction of a bakery shop on the corner of High and Station streets after historic coins were found. It was later discovered a safe had been buried on the site, but the Australian Joint Stock Bank forgot to remove it!

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Mark Stevenson Finance Broker FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? Hux Grill FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Oliver Brown. They do a great dark hot chocolate as well! FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? I don’t drink, but love catching up with friends and work colleagues at Akira Teppanyaki WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? The people LOOKING INTO YOUR CRYSTAL BALL, WHAT DO YOU SEE IN PENRITH’S FUTURE? More growth, and becoming a larger central hub for western Sydney business and employment IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN PENRITH, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Can’t think of a single thing!

repare to take a step back in time when ‘Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus’ makes its way to the Sydney Opera House this December. This grand production brings together the producers of the hugely successful magic show ‘The Illusionists’, with the award winning puppeteers of ‘War Horse’ to create this thrilling circus event. Audiences will witness the skills of traditional circus performers including strong men, acrobats, contortionists, knife throwers and much more. But it’s the puppetry that will really bring a unique twist to the typical circus experience. For more information or to book tickets, visit www. circus1903.com. The Weekender has seven double passes to see ‘Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus’ on Tuesday, December 20 at 7pm to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘CIRCUS’ to competitions@westernweekender. com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Thursday, December 1. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/16/00054. Terms and conditions at www. westernweekender.com.au or reception.

Liz Jackson’s incredible bravery made for an outstanding episode of ‘Four Corners’ on the ABC on Monday night. The insight into her battle with Parkinson’s Disease was difficult to watch, but so important.

Why has construction commenced on the new Penrith Station car park before alternative parking was arranged for those now left with an impossible task each and every morning?

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The Emu Plains Lions Club is holding its 2016 Christmas raffle, with tickets just $1. Tickets can be purchased at the Centro Lennox Village in Emu Plains between 8.30am and 3.00pm on Saturday, November 26. All winners will be contacted with prizes drawn after 3.00pm. The day will also be combined with a Lions membership drive, with new members needed.

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Council

Council honoured for plan that aims to reimagine city’s future JADE ALIPRANDI

enrith Council has topped off an exciting year after being commended for the ‘New West’ approach. All about seizing opportunities for the growing region, Council was commended at the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) Awards, with judges noting the initiative has “huge potential” which others should be “encouraged to study”. The award recognised that Council is delivering the community-endorsed Penrith Progression blueprint for Penrith City Centre and creating jobs for the future. A spokesperson for Penrith Council told the Weekender there’s more to come for the area. “The bold vision to reimagine two key City Centre sites has been successful,” the spokesperson said. “Following an expression of interest process, a site on Reserve Street will be transformed into a premier aged care facility by award-winning Greengate Development Pty Ltd and quality submissions are also being assessed for a second site at Union Road, with future development including an extra 1000 car park spaces.”

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Greyhound trainer wants evidence thrown out

A Londonderry greyhound trainer embroiled in the live baiting scandal has had his application to permanently stay the criminal proceedings against him refused. Zeki Ray Kadir and his employee Donna Maree Grech stand accused of 13 and 12 counts of serious animal cruelty, respectively, including using live rabbits and other prey animals to ‘blood’ inexperienced greyhounds. The pair were in court last Friday to hear Penrith District Court Judge, Mark Buscombe, hand down his finding following lengthy legal argument. The defence submitted it would be an “abuse of process” to allow the proceedings to continue, given the evidence relied on by the Crown was illegally obtained. However, Judge Buscombe noted the High Court had found permanent stays were a “drastic remedy” and only to be granted in extreme or exceptional circumstances. In December 2014, Animals Australia, an animal protection organisation, began installing hidden cameras near the bullring on Kadir’s Wilshire Road property following a tip-off from an anonymous informant, the court heard. The footage was then passed onto the RSPCA and Australian Broadcasting Corporation, sparking the now infamous ‘Four Corners’ investigation, ‘Making a Killing’, which uncovered widespread live baiting practices within the greyhound racing industry. The pair, who have pleaded not guilty to the crimes, are due back in court in June where it is expected their lawyers will fight to have the illegally-obtained evidence excluded from the three-day trial.

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A teenager who secreted ecstasy tablets up his backside to attend a dance festival

has been hit with a 12-month good behaviour bond. Penrith Local Court heard Jake Christopher Cook was detected by a sniffer dog with ecstasy tablets in his mouth and inside his body at Penrith’s Defqon.1 music festival in September. Magistrate Georgia Knight told the 19-year-old he took a “large risk” by secreting the drugs, noting it was not only “very unhygienic” but dangerous. “I accept you haven’t grown up and fully matured,” she said. “You’ve got a lot going for you and you were prepared to throw it all away by experimenting with these drugs.” The court heard the apprentice carpenter, who was in court with the support of his parents, tested negative to a random drug and alcohol test undertaken two days prior to being caught, which his lawyer submitted showed he was not a habitual drug user. “Be under no misapprehension, this is one chance only,” Magistrate Knight warned before dismissing the charge.

Fairfield trip may be best of bad situation for accused man

A man deemed suitable for an Intensive Correction Order (ICO) has been told it’s in his best interests to appear before a different magistrate. Craig David Greentree fronted Magistrate Georgia Knight at Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘driving while disqualified’. But when he realised the matter would be adjourned to a different court house, he grumbled. Magistrate Knight told the accused it would be prudent for him to front Magistrate Anthony Spence who ordered his ICO assessment, as she would have probably sent him to jail. “So I think it’s worth a trip to Fairfield,” Magistrate Knight said. “Of course, don’t drive to Fairfield.” He is due to be sentenced at Fairfield Local Court on December 23.

Driver was lucky he didn’t kill himself, Magistrate says

A drunk driver who committed a “potentially lethal cocktail” of traffic offences has been stripped of his licence and ordered to pay a hefty fine. Matthew John Delanque faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday after he was nabbed doing a burnout while texting on his mobile phone. A subsequent breath test also revealed he was over the limit, recording a mid-range PCA. “Well you certainly ticked all the boxes for being in a dangerous situation when you’re driving,” Magistrate Georgia Knight scolded. “Obviously your driving was affected because you did a burnout and you were on your mobile phone – texting!” She reminded the defendant, who held a P2 licence at the time, that he should have adhered to his zero alcohol limit, adding it was lucky “neither you or anyone else was killed”. “They didn’t seize his car – that’s a pity,” Magistrate Knight said, after she was told police did not impound his vehicle. He was barred from driving for 12 months, ordered to enter a 12-month good behaviour bond and fined $1,000.

Drug dealer to spend more time behind bars

A drug dealer who re-offended on bail has been sentenced to 10 months jail. Dylan Byrne, 29, appeared before Penrith Local Court via video link last Thursday where he is currently serving a three-year term for ongoing drug supply. Magistrate Georgia Knight said it would be “derelict” of her not to increase his non-parole period to reflect the fact he committed the exact same type of offence while on bail. The court heard Byrne, a North St Marys resident, relapsed while on bail for ongoing supply. He was charged with ‘deemed supply’, ‘drug possession’ and three counts of ‘goods in custody’, including a stolen

licence. He was sentenced to a fixed term of 10 months to begin on September 9, 2017, essentially increasing his non-parole period by two months. He is eligible for release on parole on July 11, 2018.

St Marys school teacher due back in court next month

A lawyer acting for a former St Marys school teacher refused bail over indecent assault allegations has sought further time to conduct negotiations. A representative of Blair Criminal Lawyers appeared before Penrith Local Court where they requested an adjournment by consent to allow discussions to take place with prosecutors. Police will allege Matthew Brunel George Thomas, 49, indecently assaulted three female students, two aged 11 and another aged nine between the end of 2015 and mid-May 2016. Thomas was arrested on July 20 and charged with seven counts of ‘aggravated assault of a person under 16’ and two counts of ‘incite act of indecency’. He chose not to appear when his matter was briefly mentioned last Friday. His matter is due back in court on December 16.

Woman to spend festive season behind bars

Danielle Jade Hallam will spend Christmas behind bars after she was charged with drug supply while on bail. Ms Hallam appeared before Penrith Local Court by video link last Friday where her Legal Aid lawyer unsuccessfully applied for bail. Police will allege Ms Hallam, who was on bail for ‘hinder apprehension’ and ‘supply of a prohibited drug’ at the time, was found with drugs and other evidence of supply in her safe after police executed a search warrant on her home. Ms Hallam’s lawyer submitted her continued detention was not justified due to it being her first time in custody.

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Police are appealing for public assistance after two young children were approached by a man in Werrington County. At about 3pm on Monday, November 14, a seven-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl left school to walk home. While at the intersection of Ovens Drive and Henry Lawson Avenue, an unknown man in a light blue Holden sedan stopped, trying to get their attention. The children didn’t engage with the man and walked away. The man continued to follow the children in his vehicle until they arrived home. The father of the children arrived home shortly after, and the man drove away. Police from St Marys Local Area Command were notified and commenced investigations. Police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with inquiries. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between 40 and 60, and was wearing sunglasses.

An employee of a newsagency in St Marys was given the fright of his life when the store was broken into last week. At about 4.30am on Friday, November 18, a 65-year-old man attended his work address on Monfarville Street, St Marys. On arrival, the man noticed the lock on the door was partially damaged. At about 5am, the man was in a rear room when he heard a loud bang before two men allegedly entered the store, with one producing a machete. He demanded the 65-year-old lay on the ground, which he did. The other alleged offender removed quantities of cigarette packets and attempted to open the cash register before fleeing the scene. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Londonderry: Duo on the run after service station robbery

A man was charged with a range of offences after he was allegedly caught shoplifting by police in St Marys. At about 11am on Saturday, November 19, a 23-year-old Kingswood man attended a supermarket in St Marys. It’s alleged he took a number of meat products and personal hygiene items and placed them in a plastic bag. The man then left the store. He got on his push bike to leave. As he was attempting to leave through the automatic doors, they closed and he was knocked off his bike. Police were at the scene for an unrelated matter and were able to quickly apprehend and arrest the 23-year-old. He was searched with police allegedly locating an amount of prohibited drugs in his possession.

St Marys: Investigation launched after robbery

Two men are on the run after they robbed a service station on Monday night, armed with a machete and an iron bar. At about 9pm on Monday, November 21, the two men entered a service station on Carrington Road, Londonderry. “The man armed with the machete allegedly threatened an employee of the store,” a police spokesperson said “An amount of cash and other goods were taken from the store before the pair fled on foot. “Police arrived at the scene a short time later and established a crime scene.” Officers from the evidence recovery unit also attended. The men are described as of Pacific Islander appearance and aged in their 20s. The employee told police he couldn’t make out their faces.

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Federal Politics

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ewly appointed Shadow Small Business Minister, Senator Katy Gallagher, has had her ear to the ground in Penrith, listening to what she calls the “engine room” of the economy. Ms Gallagher, the former Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory, has kickstarted her Small Business Tour around the country with the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, and said it’s the only way to work out policy responsibilities. “We need to listen and hear what the big issues are. It’s really important that when we do our work we are mindful of what the priorities are for the people we represent,” she said. “If we haven’t got that, chances are whatever we are legislating, regulating or abolishing, if that’s not lined up with the community’s views, then something’s out of whack.” Businesses are forever changing as technology evolves, and Ms Gallagher said policies need to keep up. “We are in a time of huge change and growth, and that word ‘disruption’ gets chucked around all the time, and it has given us lots of opportunities but also comes with some risks,” she said. “A lot of that is around what the jobs are

going to be in 15 years; how we are going to match up the young kids with careers in the future; and how small business in different industries will be changed by the world.” With thousands of small businesses in the Penrith area, it is undoubtedly the backbone of the community, making it so important for them to come together through networking opportunities like the Chamber. “85 per cent of my customers come from the Chamber because it’s all about that face-to-face interaction,” Chamber President, Gina Field said. Ms Field was delighted to have Ms Gallagher’s first stop to be in western Sydney with Member for Lindsay Emma Husar. However, Ms Husar said there are more businesses in Penrith than a simple tour of the main street portrays, and huge opportunity to grow on that. “Not everyone has a shop front – there are whole communities of people working from homes,” she said. “We need to work out how we go about getting more employment out here.” Ms Husar also remains concerned about how jobs will link up with the new airport. “I talk a lot about western Sydney airport and the jobs plan we need, and still we don’t have a jobs plan for that airport,” she said.

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concerned that the upgrade will do little to ease congestion in the general area. State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres said there would be information sessions for those wishing to provide feedback or to learn about the project in person. “I encourage all those who are interested in providing feedback to attend one of the information sessions,” Mr Ayres said. The first session was held yesterday (Thursday, November 24), with another session this Saturday, November 26 between 10am and 1pm at the Cambridge Park Hall. The Penrith Library Theatrette will host the final event on Saturday, December 3 between 2pm and 4pm. Community feedback will form a significant part of the project’s final delivery. “Feedback on the concept design and Review of Environmental Factors is invited until December 16, with the community able to provide feedback via email, phone or post,” Mr Ayres said. “I want to see the best possible project delivered for local motorists and I would encourage everyone to get in and have their say. “Copies of the Review of Environmental Factors, including the concept design, can be viewed at Penrith City Library, St Marys Library and St Clair Library.” The Federal and NSW governments have each committed $35 million to the project.

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White Ribbon Day

“Secret and shameful” pain must stop Call for local men to stand up, speak out and act to prevent horrifying violence against women DILIP BALU

hite Ribbon Day is being held today, and the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is playing a vital role. Dilip Balu is a local male health professional, partner and father, who offers a unique perspective on what White Ribbon Day should mean to all of us... Violence against women is happening in our community. It is happening every day to our daughters, our sisters, our aunts, our mothers. Horrifyingly, on average over a 12 month period, one woman is killed every week as a result of intimate partner violence. Every time I read or hear this statistic, I feel the devastating impact of this reality as a male in our wider Australian community. One death is one too many. Domestic and family violence is not bound or defined by age, culture, socioeconomic status, geographical location or religious belief. This makes it everyone’s business. The stark truth is that while men can be victims of violence and all forms of violence are wrong, statistics show that men perpetrate the most violence. This makes preventing and responding to domestic and family violence men’s busi-

Dilip Balu is taking a stand against violence against women ness that men must stand up against and take ownership of. Domestic and family violence at its core is about the exercise of power and control, the intentional deprivation of liberty and the imprisoning of a victim’s personal freedom and sense of self. This makes it enormously traumatic for victims and survivors. Domestic and family violence is lasting in its impacts on people’s physical safety, physical and mental health, and

ability to form and maintain safe, healthy relationships even once they have escaped the violence. We all have a right to safety, health and wellbeing and social participation. Domestic and family violence impacts profoundly on these basic rights and therefore cuts across all broader areas of public life and policy. As a partner, father and health professional, I have been profoundly saddened by the stories from women and children

that I have worked with. Stories of living in terror and fearing for their lives, of being prisoners in their own home and, most sadly, of isolation and alienation. These are also inspiring stories of survival. I have seen and felt the impact of these experiences on the women and children I have worked closely with and have supported to recover. This secretive and shameful pain must stop. Domestic and family violence occurs in the context of the family home, however it must not remain behind closed doors. It must be talked about and worked on in public and community space by all of us, particularly men. This is why Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is actively supporting the White Ribbon campaign. The aim of the White Ribbon campaign is to engage men to lead and clearly stand up and say no to violence against women. There’s never been a more vibrant and diverse time in our community and society to be a man. I strongly believe that the vast majority of blokes share my sadness and desire for this violence to end. This campaign is an open invitation to men to reflect and act, to make secret business shared and protect the most vulnerable in our community. This White Ribbon Day, wear a white ribbon, stand up, speak out, and act to prevent violence against women.

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Cracking it over Christmas decorations in Penrith I have noticed that Penrith Council have put up the same old Christmas decorations they have been using for years. Isn’t it about time that our City did us proud. I have lived in Penrith for 45 years and don’t remember any other decorations. The tired looking bells and the look-a-like cardboard cut-out Santas have definitely had their day. I have written to the Council a couple of times and again this year and, of course, no answer. My visitors are coming again this year from Western Australia to see the same decorations they remarked about the last few years. I wonder how other people feel about it? LYNETTE BILLS, VIA WEBSITE

Have your say The Australian and NSW governments have jointly committed $70 million toward improvements to alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow along Mulgoa Road and Castlereagh Road, adjacent to Penrith’s CBD. Roads and Maritime Services is now inviting feedback on the concept design and Review of Environmental Factors (REF) until Friday 16 December 2016. You can view a hard copy of the REF at the following locations: Penrith City Library: 601 High Street, Penrith St Clair Library: Shop 12, St Clair Shopping Centre, corner of Bennett Road and Endeavour Avenue, St Clair St Marys Library: 207-209 Queen Street, St Marys Alternatively the REF, supporting documents and project animation can be downloaded from: www.rms.nsw.gov.au/JaneStreetMulgoaRoad We encourage you to drop in to one of our information sessions to speak to a member of the project team and provide feedback. Our sessions will be held:

For more information or to provide feedback, please phone: 1800 733 084 Email: janestreetandmulgoaroad@rms.nsw.gov.au Mail: Jane Street and Mulgoa Road Upgrade, Roads and Maritime Services, PO BOX 973, Parramatta CBD NSW 2124

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As a resident of Emu Heights, I have deep concerns about the proposed building of a maximum security prison. There is a big difference between the correctional facilities there today and the proposed centre designed to house some of the state’s worst criminals. As well as the risks of building such a facility in very close vicinity to homes, schools and childcare centres, it continues to reinforce negative stereotypes about the local area that many have worked hard to change in

recent years. What’s more the quiet, local community will be forever changed by the regular influx of the inmates’ friends and associates on visiting days. Not to mention the sad loss of the dairy farm and cows! Obviously prisons are an essential part of any community and must be built somewhere. But I agree with others who have suggested this new facility would be better off constructed in a less populated area, such as the Central West, where jobs are scarcer and the facility could be constructed well away from homes and schools, I’ll bet those heartily welcoming the prospect of the new prison don’t actually live in the Emu Plains area. Would you like it over your back fence? KELLY FISK, EMU HEIGHTS

Thanks to Council for creating beautiful river setting I would like to say thank you to Penrith Council for the beautiful parklands down by the river. On the weekend I took a lovely photo of one of the play areas that has some Jacaranda trees nearby. So pretty with the mauve canopy and carpet seeing the children playing happily in the sea of colour. Well done Council, made for a lovely day. JANINE BYRNE, VIA WEBSITE

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White Ribbon Day

Wearing a white ribbon – and a pair of heels! JADE ALIPRANDI

adio Rentals Penrith is participating in a special fundraiser today with employees wearing heels all day – even the men. The team is supporting White Ribbon Day, held nationally today, Friday, November 25. White Ribbon Day provides a time for conversations and actions to stand up and speak out about domestic violence. Locals can support the cause by hosting their own event, like the team at Radio Rentals, or by purchasing a white ribbon or wristband. Radio Rentals Penrith Store Manager, Simone Cleary, said the team is proud to be involved in the cause. “The entire team is excited to get behind White Ribbon and the local Penrith community touched by domestic violence,” she said. “This is the second year that Radio Rentals in Penrith has participated in company-wide awareness raising activities for White Ribbon Day.” Radio Rentals has called their event ‘Wear-a-Pair’, which includes staff members wearing a pair of heels. “Wear-a-Pair is really about active

participation; it’s about getting our staff involved in an activity together, and it unites us as a team,” Ms Cleary said. “We just want to send the message that you are not alone, there are many organisations and support services in Penrith that are here to help you.” A spokesperson at White Ribbon Australia told the Weekender the white ribbon is symbolic for a number of men and women. “Across Australia, the white ribbon symbolises a safe space for both men and women to address a complex and often sensitive issue,” the spokesperson said. “By wearing the white ribbon, fundraising or participating in our primary prevention programs, community members are affecting real and sustainable change in their own sphere of influence.” An organisation that receives less than 10 per cent of their funding from the government, $1.26 million was raised on White Ribbon Day alone last year, with the hopes that total will be even higher this year. To find out more about White Ribbon Day and its community role, visit www. whiteribbon.org.au. Are you holding a White Ribbon Day fundraiser today? Let us know by sending us a Tweet @wwpenrith or emailing news@westernweekender.com.au.

Staff from Radio Rentals Penrith are holding a fundraiser today. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Homelessness

The hidden truth in homelessness stats DALE DRINKWATER

here’s an invisible epidemic occurring among homeless women in western Sydney, and it stems from a fear of appearing vulnerable. Older women are the fastest growing group experiencing homelessness, but western Sydney service providers said it’s hard to provide support if they don’t come forward about their situation. At a Homelessness Hub in Penrith last Wednesday morning, service providers said older women aren’t as high profile in western Sydney because they aren’t typically found on the streets. “We’re not seeing a huge increase in women out in the western suburbs because they’re not on the actual streets as rough sleepers,” Chris Cleary of StreetMed said. “Women also don’t come forward as easily as they fear it will make themselves more vulnerable.” Ms Cleary said in their experience, women have a better support network than men, and can find themselves in other people’s homes much easier. While they aren’t technically ‘rough sleepers’ they are still considered homeless, but are in turn kept out of the eye of

frontline services. But while it’s harder for local frontline services to see first hand, it is no less an issue in homelessness, growing quicker than other ages and genders. Melissa Grah-McIntosh from the Heading Home Ending Homelessness campaign, said there are a number of additional complexities around homelessness in older women. “Whether it’s because they’ve become single, or they don’t have superannuation, or deeper issues around equal pay in the workforce... there’s a concerning increase in the number of women experiencing homelessness, and anecdotally our case workers are finding that,” she said. St Vincent de Paul Society NSW CEO, Jack de Groot, said these experiences also mean that women are more likely to experience poverty than men. “Many women spent long periods of time without regular employment while raising their children and, as a result, they have much less superannuation to draw on,” he said. “They are also usually in lower paid jobs and now, as they face failing health, redundancy or retirement, they find they can no longer afford to pay escalating rents in the private rental market.” The Homelessness Hub is held in Penrith in August and November each year.

Homelessness in older women is on the rise. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Penrith will again celebrate International Day of People with Disability in December. This global event increases awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. With one in five Australians living with disability, this is an important issue that affects a significant number of people in our community. The event was established by the United Nations and has been an international celebration for 24 years. It aims to break down barriers by increasing awareness, understanding and acceptance, and celebrating the achievements and contributions of people with disability. This year’s theme is ‘Achieving 17 goals for our future’. Council is hosting two events this year – both are free and all residents are invited to attend. On Saturday, December 3, art lovers can enjoy the No Boundaries Art Group open day.

The event is on from 10.30am – 2.30pm and will include an art exhibition, art workshop and barbecue. Club Weld are having a CD launch party on Monday, December 5. The party is on from 10am – 12pm and will feature performances by Club Weld, as well as iPad activities, a drumming workshop and morning tea. Both events will be accessible. If you have any specific needs, please call Council’s Disability Inclusion Officer on 4732 8081. In addition to being a celebration, the events are a great way to break down perceptions and barriers and to have a conversation about what we can do to create an inclusive community for all. This is a truly wonderful event each year and 2016 promises not to disappoint. I encourage you to come along to one or both of the events, enjoy the celebrations and join the conversation.

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SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER

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St Marys

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Friday 2nd December 2016, 630pm - 930pm Coachmans Park, St Marys Come along and celebrate with the community as the St Marys Christmas Tree is turned on for the ďŹ rst time. There will be lots of family friendly activities to enjoy such as: Santa visit - Face painting - Entertainment - Kids show - Prizes Jumping castle - Characters - Giant snow globe that you can pose in with your family.

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Brooke remains positive despite devastating cancer diagnosis JADE ALIPRANDI

eenager Brooke Turnbull is looking on the bright side of life despite being diagnosed with brain cancer. The Erskine Park resident is currently undergoing chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September. Not only was she diagnosed with brain cancer, but two more tumours were also found. Surgery attempting to try and remove the tumours was unfortunately unsuccessful. Brooke’s mum, Michelle, told the Weekender it was a heartbreaking diagnosis for her little girl. “It’s been pretty rough; it was a kick to the stomach for the whole family and for her – we thought she just had sore eyes and a headache and then this came out of it,” she said. The 15-year-old saw an optometrist who referred her to an eye surgeon, who insisted on her having an MRI scan. That afternoon Brooke and Mrs Turnbull were at Westmead Hospital receiving the news that no one wants to hear. “No words can explain the feeling you have when you’re told this – it’s just like ‘what have we done to deserve this?’,”

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Mrs Turnbull said. “She’s remaining positive about it all though but we were told she would never be cured.” Brooke is all about the quality of life and plans on living it to the fullest as best she can. A fundraiser was held for Brooke at St Marys Leagues Club last week to help raise much-needed funds for the family. Jason Turnbull, Brooke’s father, said the generosity has been amazing.

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mart Penrith is in Christmas mode after launching their annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. Now in its 29th year, the appeal is run nationally in support of families and individuals who are unable to provide gifts at Christmas. Through the generosity of Australians and charity partners, The Salvation Army and Mission Australia, the Appeal has collected over eight million gifts and this year, aims to help over 300,000 families.

Kmart Managing Director, Ian Bailey, said it’s a great cause. “The Kmart team and I know how difficult everyday life can be for families, and Christmas time is no exception,” he said. “We are so proud of the long standing history of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal and the tradition it has become.” The Salvation Army is the founding appeal partner with Mission Australia providing an avenue to assist more Australians by coming on board as a partner for a second year. The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal will run until Christmas Eve. Kmart Penrith is located inside Nepean Village.

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Fun for the family on Sunday

Tackling film industry’s gender bias

Locals are invited to head down to Penrith Paceway this Sunday for the Ross Hutchison Foundation’s Family Fun Day. There are free rides for children, family entertainment, food and games and singers and dancers, with the foundation asking for just a $2 donation on entry. Founder of the foundation, Ross Hutchison, told the Weekender the community spirit comes alive during the event. “It’s for families who want to have some fun and take their kids out for a day of activities,” he said. “The reason why I want to continue with the event is because the kids love it – they leave so happy and so pleased after having a day of fun.” It’s the second year the event has run with all money raised going towards supporting the homeless and disadvantaged through the Ross Hutchison Foundation. “After identifying needs within the community, it makes you aware of things in the community that can to be done, should be done and must be done to help those that are a little bit down,” Mr Hutchison said. “There are many things we need to buy in support of people in the community that need help, so a fundraiser like this helps us a lot. “We wouldn’t be able to run it without our sponsors and have the free rides, so it’s great to be able to provide that to local community members.” The event will be held on Sunday, November 27 from 10am to 4pm.

All-women creative team bucks the trend and prepares for movie release DALE DRINKWATER

young local filmmaker is boldly working to defy the odds, and launch her career in a maledominated industry. Jamisontown writer and producer, Caitlin McGann, is releasing her short film, ‘Bunny’, early next year through several local and international film festivals. The challenge that lies ahead for Miss McGann is to break through the current industry trends, where women account for just nine per cent of directors, 11 per cent of writers and 26 per cent of producers. “There is a definite gender bias in the industry and that makes the journey to the top all that more difficult – but it’s not impossible,” she said. “I’ve appointed a female director and that combination of an all-women writer, producer and director team definitely bucks the trend in the film industry, even for a short film. “But we’re talented, ambitious and very determined women ready to show just what a bit of girl power can do.” And the content of the film is powerful too, as it deals with the ideas of domestic violence, truth and innocence through

Jamisontown raised Caitlin McGann is still studying film making at the Gold Coast. Photo: Thomas Evans the story of a little girl who escapes to a fairytale world with her toy bunny. But, when Mr Fox comes to the door, her world begins to crumble and she is forced to face reality. Miss McGann said ‘Bunny’ was an opportunity to showcase her skills and creativity, while juggling the task of producing a film. “We’re working to a very tight budget

and have had to be quite inventive and creative in our thinking and approach to keep our costs to a minimum,” she said. But calling in financial favours from family and friends isn’t sustainable, so Miss McGann and her team set up a crowdfunding site to help cover costs. To help Miss McGann and her project, visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/ bunny-short-film#.

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he winning continues for Penrith locals after a Werrington man won the first prize of $200,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot Draw last week. The tradie, in his 50s, was left speechless while taking in the reality of his $200,000 good fortune. “I’m not sitting down but my workmates are here to catch me,” he said. “It’s a lot of money – I’ve never had this much money in my life, ever.” The winning ticket was purchased at Nepean Village Newsagency and is the second Lucky Lotteries first prize that has sold within four weeks at the newsagency.

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othing brings people together quite like music. For the touring music troupe The Young Americans the ability of music to transcend cultural boundaries has been the basis of their success. The California-based non-profit global music outreach organisation was founded in 1962 and is the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. Mariah Strickland, Johnathan Velez and Shelby Wallace are part of the group, which will be bringing music education

to the kids of western Sydney in January through their summer camp program. “Our main goal is to inspire the world through music with our college program, our youth programs and our concerts,” Mariah said. The 30 member college-aged cast will present a five day educational program, which includes classes on dancing, singing and theatre performance. The camp culminates in a two-hour show where students get the chance to perform alongside The Young Americans for their teachers, families, friends and the community. While music and performing is the focus of the camps, the benefits for students

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reach far beyond music education. “We always encourage kids that you don’t have to sing or dance to take this workshop because it’s about so much more,” Shelby said. “It’s like life skills almost, and just to see the impact that you can have on these kids is definitely the most rewarding part. “We just want them to grow as people,” Mariah added. “Yes there’s the singing, acting and dancing but it’s really just about them as people being more confident.” Along with the satisfaction that comes with seeing students flourish, The Young Americans cast also gets to travel the world doing what they love.

“I’ve been to Japan, all over Europe, the United States and now Australia,” Shelby said. “You get immersed in the culture right away.” With travel also comes new experiences and plenty of new people to meet. “When we travel we stay in different people’s house and it’s the best experience,” Johnathan said. The Young Americans will be running their five day camp at St Paul’s Grammar School in Cranebrook from Monday, January 16 to Friday, January 20 as part of their world tour. Registration is $450. Visit www.youngamericans.org/youthprogram/australia for more information.

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ound up the kids and head to Penrith RSL to celebrate the festive season with ‘A Very SplashDance Christmas’. The cast of the popular ABC Kids program ‘SplashDance’ will perform all the biggest hits from their television series along with some Christmas favourites. Amber, Monique, Dan and Adrian will help get audiences in the Christmas spirit with a cozy Christmas story, prizes for the kids and a very special appearance by Santa himself! But that’s not all, kids will also have a chance to grab a photo after the show. ‘SplashDance’ first aired in early 2016 and has been a phenomenal hit on ABC Kids.

The show has also gained international attention and has recently been acquired by PBS Thailand. It’s no surprise really considering John Field – writer of over 300 songs for The Wiggles – is the creative force behind SplashDance’s music. The show sees presenters splash on colours and fun elements each episode to make a new, unique and wonderfully special dance studio before performing a dance pop track. This will be the group’s very first Christmas show, so don’t miss out on all the fun! ‘A Very SplashDance Christmas’ will be on at Penrith RSL on Sunday, December 18 at 4pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and children over 12 months. For more information, visit www.penrithrsl. com.au or to purchase tickets visit Penrith RSL reception.

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t’s that time of the year again. Christmas is coming up fast and what better way to celebrate than with Handel’s Messiah at The Joan. Penrith Symphony Orchestra and Penrith City Choir will co-present the popular performance which has become a highlight of The Joan’s program. This year’s amazing soloists are all graduates or leading students of the Sydney Conservatorium. They include soprano Caroline King, mezzo-soprano Barbara Jin, tenor Paul Sutton (pictured) and bass Christopher Nazarian. Joining them to bring to life this Christmas favourite will be a chorus of almost 100, which combines Penrith City Choir with the Academy Singers and Warrimoo Chorale, along with members of the Penrith City Youth Choir. The performance will be conducted by

the talented Paul Terracini, who became Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Penrith Symphony Orchestra in 2010. As this event always attracts a large audience early booking is recommended. Handel’s Messiah will be performed at The Joan on Sunday, December 4 at 3pm. Tickets are $44-$54. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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Since then heâ€™s picked up four Best Comedy Release ARIA Award nominations, taking home the award in 2012 and 2014. Buddy will perform a host of hilarious tracks that are sure to have audiences laughing and dancing. If you love your music with a dose of comedy then grab your tickets and check out the man described as â€˜that idiotâ€™ of the Aussie music industry. Donâ€™t miss out! Buddy Goode will hold his official â€˜More Rubbishâ€™ album launch at the Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, December 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au or call 9677 4916.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Mary’s DJ Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 John Rowles Venue: Evan Theatre $37.40, 8pm 4720 5555 Toxic Dolls Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Tony Charlton Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Rattle & Hum – U2 Show Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Rose Carleo Venue: Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 The Frocks Venue: The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 2119 Stephanie Lea Venue: TC’s at Panthers Free entry, 6pm 1800 061 991

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Jive Bombers Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 7.30pm 4721 5764

Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Bellini La Sonnambula Venue: The Joan $36-$60, 8pm 4723 7600 Big Night Out Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Dirty Cash Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Lenny Duff Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Jed Zarb Venue: Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Stephanie Lea Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 5pm 1800 061 991

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Terry Batu Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Merilyn Steele Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Kris McIntyre Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 4pm 9623 1384

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm

4731 3881 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 Disco Inferno – Christmas Dinner Show Venue: Evan Theatre Show: $20-$25, Show and Dinner: $55-$60, 7pm 4720 5555 You Can Dance Performing Arts Studio Venue: The Joan $16-$30, 3.30pm and 6.30pm 4723 7600 The Frocks Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Soundbird Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Tony Charlton Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180

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Venue: The Joan $16-$30, 6.30pm 4723 7600 Oz Rock Revival Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Us Too Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Blake Tailor Venue: Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 IronBark Rock Venue: Colonial Hotel

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Big Yard Bird Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 7.30pm 4721 5764 Mary’s Karaoke Venue: Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 9pm

Hester Frazer Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Buckshot Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Handel’s Messiah Venue: The Joan $44-$54, 3pm 4723 7600 Blake Tailor Venue: Terrace Bar at Panthers Free entry, 3.30pm 1800 061 991 Clive Hay Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 4pm 9623 1384 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211

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Hardwired... to Self-Destruct // KATE REID Hear that? That’s the sound of Metallica fans breathing a sign of relief as they raise the ‘devil horns’ hand sign high up in the air. It’s been eight years since the release of the iconic thrash metal band’s last album ‘Death Magnetic’ and by all accounts their new album, ‘Hardwired... to SelfDestruct’, has made all those years of waiting worthwhile. Spread over two discs, the album is choc full of classic Metallica thrash, most notably on the tracks ‘Now That We’re Dead’ and the first release from the album: ‘Hardwired’. There’s not many bands that have managed to please both heavy metal fans and mainstream listeners quite like Metallica. After all the personal issues, disagreements and ego clashes the band have been through over the last 35 years this album is testament to the fact that James, Lars, Kirk and Rob have plenty still to offer the metal world. The new album is out now!

Santa’s back, and this time he’s badder than ever. Billy Bob Thornton reprises his role as the anti-hero Willie Soke in this week’s cinematic release, ‘Bad Santa 2’. Stocked up with an unhealthy mix of cheap whiskey, hatred and greed,

Willie once again teams up with his sidekick Marcus (Tony Cox) to knock off a Chicago charity. Joining the pair is ‘the kid’ – aka 250 pound Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly) – who helps Willie find that sliver of humanity that’s been hiding inside him. Kathy Bates is also along for the ride as Willie’s horrible mother Sunny Soke,

while Christina Hendricks plays the charity director and object of Willie’s affection. If you love black comedy, and are not easily offended, then this may be the Christmas flick you’re looking for. ‘Bad Santa 2’ is currently showing at Hoyts Penrith. For more information on session times, visit www.hoyts.com.au.

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Foxtel is shutting down Hollywood

classics movie channel TCM next month. From December 13, TCM will no longer be available with FOX Classics set to fill the void.

Ê Foxtel has made the unsurprising move of renewing local drama ‘A Place To Call Home’ for another season. Season five will time jump to 1958, where four years have passed since we left Sarah and the Bligh family. Interestingly, the show is seen in 120 countries. Ê Former ‘Australian Idol’ contestant and stage actor Rob Mills has joined the cast of ‘Neighbours’. Mills will appear in a guest role as Finn Kelly, a progressive and respected school teacher appointed by Susan Kennedy.

Ê Season 19 of popular British real estate show ‘Location, Location, Location’ is premiering on LifeStyle on Wednesday, December 7 at 8.30pm. The show is one of Foxtel’s most popular each week. Ê Congratulations to teenager Isaiah Firebrace for winning the latest and possibly the last series of ‘The X Factor’. Ê Foxtel has commissioned a new local drama series which will hit TV screens in 2018. ‘Fighting Season’ is a six-part drama about Australian soldiers returning from Afghanistan. The series centres on the invisible men and women who fight for our country, what they bring home and what of themselves they leave behind, and the secrets that must remain hidden.

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85. Show (in) 86. Dumb 87. Bombarded 88. In days gone by

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Create words of four letters or more using the given letters once only, but always including the middle letter. Do not use proper names or plurals ending with S. See if you can find the nine letter word using up all letters

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9. Gullible 10. Electricity unit 12. Radio & TV 14. US 10-cent coins 16. Class system 19. Promises 22. Journalistic slants 23. Roman emperor’s title 25. JFK assassination city 26. Worry neurotically (over) 29. Communicated via internet 32. Workout room 35. Elvis lived here

37. Boundary 38. Catcalled 40. Unobstructed 41. Inﬁdel 42. Thyme & sage 43. Content 44. From Baghdad 47. Coming up 51. Parthenon stone 52. Concrete ingredient 53. Food ﬂavourings 54. Dribble 58. On the ocean (2,3) 59. Gene acid (1,1,1) 61. Sectors

63. Adjust 64. Prescribed amount 65. ..., vegetable or mineral 66. Vigour 68. Insulting remark 71. About-face (1-4) 72. Name 74. Figure (out) 76. Extol 78. Clariﬁed butter 80. Female rabbit 83. Zodiac sign

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Jordan Springs Display Village This Christmas, Lendlease is helping the community create memories by offering free Santa photos at the Jordan Springs Builder Display Village. On December 3, 10, and 17 from 12pm to 3pm, the whole family, including pets, are welcome to have a photo with Santa. Locals can head to Jordan Springs Builder Display Village on Koorala Gardens.

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Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest will be holding a new exhibition from Saturday, December 3, titled ‘Mandy Martin: Homeground’. This 20 year survey exhibition concentrates on Mandy Martin’s deep unease about the landscape in which we live. Each of the 20 works in the exhibition have been carefully selected, creating a suite of works that distil the essence of Martin’s practice since she moved to Mandurama in the Central West in 1995. Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest is at 86 River Road, Emu Plains. The exhibition runs until February 26.

Christmas carols

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Christmas appeal aims to help those in need this festive season

It’s Christmas time, and one of the area’s first Carols by Candlelight events is being held on Saturday, December 3 at Castlereagh Uniting Church. Gates open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Food and drinks will be on sale.

Penrith residents are invited to help spread Christmas joy this year to those doing it tough, by supporting their local Salvation Army at Bunnings Warehouse North Penrith and Bunnings Warehouse Penrith. With 100,000 Australians expected to turn to The Salvos for help this Christmas, Penrith locals are encouraged to assist the organisation that gives much needed support and hope to people in need. During November and December, The Salvos will be visiting their local Bunnings to raise much needed funds through fundraising activities like tin shaking, as well as spreading some festive cheer with carolling and band performances. Community Relations Director at The Salvation Army, Brian Hallett, said they turn to the generosity of the community throughout the Christmas period. “We encourage Penrith locals to dig deep this year as your generosity allows us to provide the simple things that give hope this festive season – like a Christmas meal, or a toy to give to a child,” he said. “We hope residents visit their local Bunnings and support The Salvos through a range of in-store activities.” Bunnings Warehouse North Penrith is located at 2169 Castlereagh Road, Penrith and Bunnings Warehouse Penrith is at Wolseley Street, Regentville.

First Thursday of the month Jordan Springs and Surrounds Women’s Community Group meet on the first Thursday of each month. A local community group for female residents, it’s free to attend and is run as a non-profit organisation. Each month the group meets and discusses topics such as health, fitness, food, stress, anxiety, domestic violence against women, reaching life goals and how to feel like a stronger female. Contact Laura at JS-WCG@outlook.com.

VIEW Club meeting December 19 at Panthers

Nepean Evening VIEW Club are holding their Christmas dinner meeting at Penrith Panthers on December 19. Starting at 7pm, locals are invited to enjoy a three course meal. The group support the Smith Family’s Learning For Life Program which supports disadvantaged children. To book, contact Colleen on 4735 4982.

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This guy loves his treats and will happily “sit” and “shake” to get them. He has a friendly nature and enjoyed playing in the run along side other dogs. He came into the shelter together with his mate PCC 659.

This girl also knows how to “shake” and “sit” nicely for treats. She got on well with other dogs and enjoyed playing ball! She came in with her buddy PCC 658 and it would be great to see them adopted together.

This guy loved to pose for the camera! He was friendly with other dogs next to him and has a very friendly nature. He will need some TLC as he came in with glue in his coat.

Such a gorgeous looking girl with the personality to match! She was doing zoomies in her kennel and on her way past the water bowl would stick her face in and splash water everywhere! She loved cuddles and would sit really nicely for a treat.

Such a handsome little guy! He loved to splash in the clam shell pool and also play ball! He also enjoyed play with the other dogs next to him!

This is one big boy! When I first met him he was hiding, but once I came over he was out for a cuddle.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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The New Moon activates your adventure zone so your motto for the next few months is from birthday great, writer Mark Twain: “Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”. But resist the urge to be bossy and reckless on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are too hasty, then you could find yourself smack bang in the middle of an argument or accident.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Don’t accept things at face value. With the New Moon and Neptune stimulating your research/mystery zone, look beneath the surface to discover what’s really going on. Group activities will also be confusing so make sure you pay attention to the finer details. Friday is fabulous for work and business matters, as your energy and confidence levels get a welcome boost from Mars and Jupiter.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Get ready for a relationship renaissance, as the New Moon kick-starts your love life. Attached Twins shift into a serious new phase of a long-term partnership, while some singles will go on a promising first date. But it won’t be smooth sailing. Then Mercury moves into earthy Capricorn, which stabilises your quicksilver mind. If you methodically tick off the to-do list, then you’ll power through the weekend without the usual distractions.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Tuesday night’s New Moon highlights health and fitness over the next few weeks. But if you are undisciplined and overindulge at too many festive celebrations then you won’t fit into your clothes by Christmas! Venus and Uranus also fire up some divine discontent in your house of love. If you are attached, you’re in the mood to rock the relationship boat. But is that the smartest thing to do?

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LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

The New Moon encourages you to tap into your inner muse and be the creative Cat you were born to be. As Madonna sings, it’s time to “Express Yourself”. But don’t let imaginative daydreams turn into escapist delusions. Do your best to separate fact from fiction, in your personal and professional lives. Cast off the misguided misconceptions of others; express the authentic you; and shine your true Leo light for all to see!

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Home Sweet Home is a veritable minefield this week Virgo! A relationship with a loved one could end up in a confused mess, as you misread each other’s words, actions and motives. So avoid jumping to conclusions and when in doubt don’t hesitate to ask for some firm clarification. Later in the week your ruling planet Mercury moves into conscientious Capricorn.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The New Moon sends a social media or education opportunity your way. But don’t sit on the sidelines and limit yourself Libra! And don’t let negative self-talk stymie your upward trajectory. You are far better at what you do than you think you are. This week proactive Mars and confident Jupiter push you to shine like a star and dazzle like the divine Diva that you truly are. Your motto is from C. S. Lewis: “We are what we believe we are”.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Are you worrying about a money issue? This week, avoid being uncharacteristically rash with cash and credit. And don’t let a friend or family member bulldoze you into a financial situation that you really don’t feel comfortable about. Tuesday night’s New Moon urges you to start a new fiscal chapter as you swap spending for saving, and carefully nurture your nest egg for the future.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Has a certain person been undermining your confidence? A close friend, family member or work colleague is unhappy with your current choices but you must formulate your plans to suit yourself, not others. So don’t worry about the mixed messages that will inevitably come your way this week. The New Moon encourages you to keep your mind firmly focused on the future, and the prospective path ahead.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Venus is vamping through your sign (until December 7) so aim to be the most charming and cooperative Capricorn you can be. Some quality solo time is favoured on Tuesday night, when the New Moon stimulates your privacy zone. Friday is a fabulous day to take a calculated risk, especially at work. If you are too cautious, you’ll miss a marvellous opportunity to make positive changes.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Tuesday and Wednesday are the days to do something unexpected, as Uranus unleashes the adventurous Aquarian within. But if you are too impatient or distracted then you could find yourself involved in an argument or accident. You also need to think twice about posting controversial comments online. Lady Luck is on your side on Friday. So it’s a fortuitous time to initiate a personal project or make a bold move.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

How’s your career going? With the New Moon activating your job zone, you need to have a long, hard think about creative adjustments that would improve your work experience in 2017. Have the courage to follow your intuition – it will point you in the right direction. And remember, as birthday great and writer Mark Twain wrote: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started”.

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effect carbohydrates have on your blood glucose levels. Low GI foods are absorbed slowly by the body resulting in a steady rise of blood glucose. 4. Eat small portions of good carbohydrates. Aim for 15-30 grams of low GI and high fibre carbs per meal. 5. Blood glucose level targets. When testing our blood glucose levels before a meal our range should be between 6.0-8.0mmol/L. When testing two hours after a meal our range should be between 6.0-10.0mmol/L.

Has your pet been itching or scratching a lot lately?

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Seasonal allergies don’t just affect humans, they can annoy pets as well and have a huge impact on their quality of life...

Nicole McMillan Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

People commonly suffer with hay fever and sinus problems around springtime every year. There are a large number of antihistamines available to control symptoms of hay fever in people. Unfortunately there is not yet a widely available treatment to “cure” people who suffer with hay fever. Pets can also develop seasonal allergies that occur every year around spring. Some animals may show signs of seasonal allergy at different times of year, depending on the trigger for the allergy signs. Commonly pollens and air-born particles contact with the skin of the pet and trigger a reaction in animals that have a hypersensitised immune system. Pets do not show signs of sneezing and sinus troubles as commonly. Some pets will have sneezing and watery eyes, but most pets develop itchy, reactive skin as a sign of seasonal allergies. They can scratch repetitively on their bodies, or lick all the times at their feet. Some animals with seasonal allergies will madly rub their face along the lounge chairs or on the ground. The skin around

the eyes and in the ear canals can look very inflamed. What can we do to help these pets? Treatment is recommended for pets that suffer from seasonal allergies to make them comfortable. Intense itching and skin inflammation can cause real suffering and affect quality of life for many animals. Treatment may involve a course of antihistamines for the period of time that the pet is reactive. There are some excellent animal antihistamines, and sometimes your veterinarian may recommend human medications. It is important not to just

give antihistamines without the guidance of your veterinarian as pets need different dosages than people. To help reduce any further irritation on the skin it is important to prevent parasites living on your pet’s skin. The most common skin parasite for pets is fleas. There is now a convenient three-monthly flea tablet (that also prevents ticks) that can be given to control these parasites. Other parasites that may affect the skin (and in combination with seasonal allergies worsen the symptoms) include Demodectic and Sarcoptic mange. These parasites need specific treatment.

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Play your role in reducing drowning incidents in Penrith We can all play a part in reducing concerning rates of drowning in our local community...

Julie Fletcher Nepean Swim and Fitness julie@nepeanswim.com.au nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au and on Facebook

I am a firm believer in education being one of the key factors in keeping children safer around the water. Which is why, hot on the heels of this past week’s Swim Australia Swim SAFER week, we will from this Monday, November 28 also be hosting the Australian Swim Schools Association’s No Drown Town week at both Nepean Aquatic Centre and Eva Bory’s Swim School. It is no coincidence that you are being bombarded with swim safety information at this time of year, as we saw an alarming increase nationally in drownings over the summer holiday period last year. The period from December 2015 to January 22, 2016 saw 59 drownings, an increase of 16 per cent on the previous year, plus 66 near drownings, with many involving very young children in backyard swimming pools. 10 of those 59 drownings occurred on public holidays. One drowning is too many – 59 is horrific. But what is No Drown Town week all about, and how can we work towards a zero drowning rate locally?

The aim is to achieve zero drownings in the local community through education regarding the layers of protection through the acronym ‘S.A.F.E.R’, i.e. via swimming skills, adult supervision, fences and gates, emergency planning and reducing the overall risk. These messages, despite being presented slightly different from one organisation to the other, remain consistent across the major swim safety bodies in Australia, including Swim Australia and Royal Life Saving Australia. Legendary swim coach Laurie Lawrence’s ‘Kids Alive, Do The 5’

campaign also advocates fencing the pool, shutting the gate, teaching children to swim, the importance of proper supervision, and learning CPR. Earlier this year Royal Life Saving Australia launched the Australian Water Safety Strategy, with the primary goal being to reduce drownings across Australia by 50 per cent by the year 2020. Children under five were one of three key areas of concern and focus. So get involved with the water safety initiatives offered, and start to educate your children as soon as possible. See you next week!

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27 NOVEMBER 2016 T ROAD CLOSED

T WHERE

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4:30am to 1:00pm

Old Castlereagh Road* Between SIRC and Castlereagh Road

6:00am to 2:30pm

Castlereagh Road

Betweeen Andrews Road and Brooks Lane

4:30am to 1:00pm

Hinxman Road

Between Castlereagh Road and Post Office Road

4:30am to 1:00pm

Post Office Road

Between Castlereagh Road and Devlin Road

4:30am to 1:00pm

Brookes Lane

Between Castlereagh Road and Wilshire Road

4:30am to 1:00pm

Wilshire Road

Between Brookes Lane and Jockbett Road

4:30am to 1:00pm

Jockbett Road

Between Wilshire Road and The Driftway

4:30am to 1:00pm

The Driftway

Between Castlereagh Road and Londonderry Road

4:30am to 1:00pm

Leland Street

Between Lugard Street and Old Castlereagh Road

6:00am to 2:30pm

Lugard Street

Between Camden Street and Leland Street

6:00am to 2:30pm

Borec Road

Between Cassola Place and Lugard Street

6:00am to 2:30pm

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Throw some denim into your look during the summer Denim is never dead! Alyce Madden looks at some of the denim trends you can expect to see over the next few months...

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

The latest denim trend is one for summer. Show off some skin! And we are not talking denim cut offs and our legs – how about just your ankles? Hemlines – sometimes they go up, sometimes they go down, and sometimes they just disappear altogether. Distressed denim has been around for a while now and makes weekend styling super easy and casual, teaming our jeans with a loose t-shirt or lowback singlet. The latest trend carries the worn-in denim detailing to another level, making sure that our ankles have a lot of extra love as well. This trend works best with skinny jeans or a straight cut. Look out for a chewed hemline or a unique step hem where the hem of your jeans are cut slightly higher in the front! At Westfield Penrith in store at Cue, look out for the High Waisted Skinny Jean, in the shade urban blue this pair misses the holes and sandblasting completely and gets straight to being on trend with only having the ankle detailing! At Glue Store, the Geo Skinny Ankle

Jeans in Artisan Blue Denim are a comfy mid-rise waist with a slim fit through the hip and thigh down to the ankle. Cropped in length this pair of denim is perfect with a raw, unfinished hemline at the ankle! The deconstructed look, with a frayed hem carries along with our love of 90’s flashbacks at the moment, but maybe they were born out of our need to forever personalise our jeans.

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It’s an easy look to pull off if you are wearing ankle boots, they will fit perfectly above the rim of your boot. A classic pair of killer heels though contrasts perfectly with rough denim. Wear a metallic strappy heel or go for a fierce pointed stiletto! At Wittner, the Rica heel is perfect, crafted from platinum silver leather with crossover ankle straps.

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Do-it-yourself burgers are the perfect answer for a fun meal Australia has a true love affair with burgers, but traditions are out the window and new burger ideas are all the rage as we head into summer... Along with pizza and hot chips, burgers have to be one of our most loved takeaway foods. So this week I thought I’d run through some tips for those looking to recreate that perfect ‘burger joint’ burger at home.

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Play around with fillings While the old lettuce, tomato, onion and beetroot combo has its place, these days there’s really no ingredient that doesn’t work on a burger. Try swapping tomato sauce for a spicy tomato relish, cheese slices for haloumi or salad for a delicious slaw, which works particularly well with fried chicken. Try a different bun Gone are the days when the humble soft white burger bun was the only option to house those delicious burger fillings. To mix things up try swapping to a brioche roll, a rich buttery bun that will add a bit of sweetness to your burger. If you want something a little more nutritious, wholegrain seeded rolls are

the way to go. Or for those who are gluten intolerant, or just don’t like bread, try mixing things up with field mushrooms or lettuce buns.

Sliders are the perfect option if you can never decide what you want to eat. These bite-sized burgers are perfect for testing out a few different flavour combos.

Experiment with proteins Beef and chicken are classic favourites but sometimes you crave something different. If you’re a meat eater, try kangaroo or fish for a leaner protein option. If you’re vegetarian, or just looking to reduce your meat intake, try a black bean patty for a Mexican flavour with a meaty texture, or fried tofu for an Asian inspired burger.

...or go big If you’ve been on social media lately you’ll have seen those disgustingly amazing looking burgers that are piled high with beef patties and smothered in sauce. If you want to recreate the towering trend, without putting yourself at risk of a heart attack, try more nutritious fillings like salads, avocado, relish, caramelised onion, pickles, egg or pineapple, or recreate the Big Mac style with an extra bun.

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he Penrith City Softball Association (PCSA) have once again asserted their dominance at Statelevel by winning the NSW U15 State Softball Championships for both boys and girls. Last weekend’s triumph in Manly was the third time since 2014 that the local association have completed the coveted double at a State Championships. Penrith City’s boys team went through the entire competition undefeated, winning the Grand Final 10-0 against Macarthur.

Penrith’s girls team also performed well throughout the two-day event, overcoming Manly 5-2 in a tightly contested Grand Final. “This is an awesome and outstanding effort to be crowned dual State champions because it doesn’t happen very often,” PCSA VP Representative Affairs, Jo Beach said. “We have been lucky a couple of times previously at PCSA in being able to do this with our U13s (2014) and U17s (2015) representative teams but never before in our U15s. Our PCSA representative players, coaches and support staff were simply awesome and stood up and took all opportunities that came their way.”

Penrith’s U15 boys had a battle on their hands early in the decider despite the final scoreline. In the end, Penrith scored 92 runs over the course of the competition and only conceded three runs all weekend, a remarkable effort. “I was definitely proud of the boys 100 per cent,” U15 boys coach, Peter Rainer said. “I didn’t think we’d be that dominant but I had a feeling we’d do really well. “I would have to say this is my strongest U15s group I’ve ever coached – the results certainly speak for themselves.” Meanwhile, Penrith’s U15 girls won their decider in much more challenging

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Rugby League Right as Rein: Mitch looks to make an impact at Panthers NATHAN TAYLOR

ew Penrith Panthers hooker Mitch Rein was in career limbo after being told he wasn’t wanted at the St George Illawarra

Dragons. The 26-year-old former representative player didn’t have many options up his sleeve and he wasn’t prepared to dart off to England just yet. Fortunately for Rein his patience paid off when he got a call from Panthers boss Phil Gould offering him a lifeline. Rein admitted despite his initial hesitations about moving away from his only NRL club, his conversations with Gould were nothing but positive. “Everything he said was positive and I just thought it would be good to come to a club with a lot of young guys who are good players,” he said. “When I spoke to Gus he gave me a lot of confidence that coming here was the right decision. “The club has a big future and it will be good to be around all these guys and learn from them.” One player who helped Rein with his decision to move out west was former Dragons teammate and Australian

representative Trent Merrin. After going through a similar split down south himself, Merrin only had to say three words to convince Rein to join. “I gave him a call and he said ‘just get here’,” Rein said. “Mez is one of my good mates and everything he spoke about was really positive. “We were really close at the Dragons – how things ended up for him there as well, we’re really similar.” Rein signed a two-year deal with the Panthers last month but his role with the club is still to be determined. With current Panthers dummy half Peter Wallace only just returning to training this week after off-season hand surgery following a freak accident, Rein said he’s looking forward to pushing his claim for a spot in Penrith’s first grade side next season. “Peter was playing awesome last year, I just want to put in a good pre-season, tick all the boxes and fit into the side somewhere – it doesn’t bother me,” he said. “I just want to be playing in the team, whatever my role is role I’m sure if I’m doing everything right I’ll be able to find my way into the side somehow.” In other news, Panthers fans will have to wait until round three for the side’s first home game next year. Penrith will play the Roosters on Saturday, March 18.

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Giants take punt on athletics star Penrith local Jake Stein looks to shock the AFL world after signing rookie contract with GWS NATHAN TAYLOR

n one of the biggest punts in the short history of the club, the GWS Giants have signed former Commonwealth Games decathlete Jake Stein to a rookie contract. The 22-year-old Penrith local is said to be an exciting prospect for the Giants despite never playing the game until recently. A World Youth Athletic Championships gold medallist in 2011, Stein represented Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow before giving the sport away earlier this year. Stein is eligible for a category B rookie contract having not been registered in an Australian Football competition in the last three years. Having grown up playing soccer and athletics, Stein is believed to have also been courted by a number of NRL clubs in recent years. Of course, this isn’t the first time the club have signed a player from another sport. In 2010, GWS made history when they lured former rugby league superstar Israel Folau to be the face of their new franchise. That experiment lasted two years, with Folau leaving the AFL to join rugby union.

Penrith local and former decathlete Jake Stein has joined the GWS Giants

Stein said after trialing with the Giants over the last six months, he’s excited to join the list. “It’s fantastic to be part of this club and I’m looking forward to what’s to come,” he said. “Athletics is a bit of a lonely sport at times compared to footy where you have 40 guys on the list, so I can’t wait to get back in that team culture. “Having only started following AFL closely in recent years, I’ve got a real appreciation of how hard the players work and the different skill set that’s required. “They’re incredible athletes and now that I’ve been lucky enough to get this opportunity, I can’t wait to give it my best crack.” Giants General Manager of Football Wayne Campbell said he was impressed with Stein’s work ethic and ability. “Jake’s a very gifted athlete and an impressive person and we’re delighted he’s joined the Giants,” he said. “He’s got a strong sporting background and he’s impressed in a number of trials he’s done with our staff over the course of this year. “Jake will work closely with our development coaches to get up to speed as quickly as possible.”

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Small was forced to give golf away Story continued from » p. 72 Small regards the implementation of a new handicapping system called ‘Golf Link’ as one of the highlights of his career. “It was a lot of work getting Golf Link up and running but it was one of the biggest and most helpful things we’ve ever implemented,” he said. “Our online booking system is another thing that I’m proud of in my time here.” An A Grade golfer in his day, Small had to give away the game he loved after double shoulder surgery four-and-ahalf years ago. Small, who has recorded a whopping seven hole-in-ones at Leonay alone, said he misses not having a golf club in his hand every day. “I’ve had one charity game in that time with my son and two friends, but I was in so much agony after it,” Small said. “It’s been very hard because I miss playing golf but one thing that’s got me through is being here at Leonay every day.” Small said he’s looking forward to spending more time at home with his wife, Inga. “My wife asked if I was going to be home more when I retire. I said ‘probably’, but I think I’ll still be here.” Small will officially step down as President in February.

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Competitors converge on Penrith ahead of this Sunday’s Ironman – and they all have a story NATHAN TAYLOR

lare Stuart will be on the start line at the Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney triathlon this Sunday, racing for more than the glory of finishing. The 35-year-old from Orange is one of four athletes racing to raise funds and awareness for Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC) Australia, a condition that receives no funding or ongoing government support and affects more than 2000 Australians. A baby born with TSC has a 50 per cent chance of developing autism, 90 per cent chance of developing epilepsy, 80 per cent chance of developing a disfiguring skin condition on their face, a 30 per cent chance of profound intellectual disability and a 20 per cent chance of developing a life-threatening brain tumour. “My inspiration started with my little sister Lizzie,” Stuart said. “Lizzie was born with TSC and struggled with uncontrollable seizures, intellectual impairment, autism and polycystic kidney disease. “TSC turned our family’s life upside down, but Lizzie was a champion through all of that and lived her life with friends, dancing and a wicked sense of humour.

Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney competitor Clare Stuart with her supporters “She died from kidney failure in 2010.” Stuart is part of an all-female team and will complete the 1.9km swim portion of the event, to be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. “In 2014 we had the first TSC Heroes team participate in a triathlon event and raise money for TSA. We were blown away by their success, and I vowed to join them at the next event,” Stuart said. “Lucky for me I’ve had a little time to train since then – and I have two wonderful friends making up my all girls team, so I luckily only have to do the swim.

“The rest of the team are a great bunch of guys and girls, all of whom are inspired by someone they know with TSC.” For the team of athletes testing themselves physically, what the families of those with TSC go through every day will keep them moving forward when the going gets tough. “I’ll be inspired by the families that live with TSC who often describe it as treading water – not knowing when the next current will pull you under or when the next wave will crash on top of you,” Stuart said.

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Football Tyson ready to impress after coach Popovic shows faith NATHAN TAYLOR

an favourite and Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson has opened up about the inner demons that have plagued him for most of his professional career. The 27-year-old, who rejoined the Wanderers this season after a short stint in Perth, was rewarded for his hard work and perseverance when he was named as a starter in coach Tony Popovic’s line-up during last Friday’s clash against Melbourne City. Much to the joy of the Wanderers’ supporter-base, it was Tyson’s first A-League appearance in three years, and one that he was beyond grateful for. “Yeah I loved it, it was definitely something I’ve been waiting a long time for and it lived up to all expectations,” he said. “There’s probably a lot of things I did well on the night and a lot of things I did poorly but it’s all part of my journey. Hopefully I can keep building from here.” Tyson is a Wanderers Foundation player but during his initial three year run with the club from 2012-2015, he made just one appearance in the A-League. Tyson admitted he felt a lot pressure during his return last Friday at Spotless

Stadium, which saw the Wanderers and Melbourne City share the points following a 1-all draw. “I think I felt a lot of pressure going into the game because I’ve been a reserve goalkeeper for a long time now,” he explained. “I suppose I had a few demons in my own head thinking ‘am I actually good enough to play at this level?’. “Getting the opportunity to play last Friday was fantastic, just for my own head to say ‘yes, I am good enough to play at this level’.” Speaking with the media earlier this week, Tyson said he wasn’t sure whether he’ll once again get the nod over regular keeper Andrew Redmayne for tonight’s clash against Brisbane, but vowed to do all he could to get the gig again. “Every opportunity that I get to play in the future will be fantastic for me to grow, develop and get better,” he said. “I’ll certainly keep training hard and I hope to get the nod again this week against Brisbane. “It will be another step forward for me in my improvement.” Socceroos superstar Tim Cahill made a triumphant return to Sydney last Friday night, scoring his side’s only goal in the 1-all draw. The Wanderers currently sit in sixth.

New Wanderers goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson makes a great save. Photo: Megan Dunn

Around the grounds

CRICKET: Congratulations to Penrith cricketer Mikayla Hinkley who made her WNCL debut for the NSW Breakers against the ACT last Friday. The talented teenager scored eight runs on debut before being run out. Fortunately, Hinkley’s Breakers managed to defeat the girls from the capital to secure their place in the WNCL Final, which will be played against Queensland on December 3. BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade side have enjoyed very good results against Blacktown during Round 10 of the NSW State Baseball League. In the mid-week game last Wednesday night, Penrith and Blacktown finished locked up at 4-4, while last Sunday afternoon Penrith got the chocolates defeating Blacktown 8-1. Penrith will take on Baulkham Hills in Round 11.

GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks Colts team lost their playoff game to the Sydney Uni Cubs last weekend. Playing in their first ever Gridiron NSW post-season match, the Ducks went down 38-19 and were subsequently eliminated from the remainder of the competition. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have their first win of the W-League season, defeating Adelaide United 2-1 last weekend. Despite a dominant performance, the Wanderers needed an 85th minute goal from American import Paige Nielsen for victory, which now leaves them only one point outside the top four. Fellow American Katie Stengel scored the Wanderers’ opening goal. With the top four now in touching distance, Western Sydney will be licking their lips at this Saturday’s match against Brisbane Roar. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have bounced back from a cruel opening round loss to come-from-behind and claim a point in an entertaining 1-1 draw against the Central Coast Mariners in the National Youth League. Going behind early at Marconi Stadium, the Wanderers rebounded in the second half with a Mario Shabow goal ensuring the points were shared. The Wanderers return to Marconi Stadium this Saturday when they take on Sydney FC.

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CRICKET: Penrith have a game on their hands against Northern Districts in Round 6 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition. Playing in a two day match at Howell Oval, Penrith batted well before being dismissed for 280. Matthew Halse topscored with 59 runs. When Northern District hit the crease later that afternoon, they managed 11 before stumps. Penrith will hope to win their first game since Round 3 when play resumes at Howell Oval this Saturday morning.

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fter more than two decades at the helm of Leonay Golf Club, Kevin Small is calling it a day as President. The 66-year-old former top golfer announced his retirement last week following 22 straight years in the role. It’s understood Small’s tenure as President, which began way back in 1994, is one of the longest of any sport in the state. Small said he made the decision to step down during an overseas holiday. “We went on holidays a few months ago and I’d been thinking about retiring for a while. When I returned I just thought the time had come,” he told the Weekender. “I’ve been on the committee for 26 years, with 22 of those years as President. “I’ve overseen plenty of change over the years but I think I’ve done my bit.” Often in the office seven days a week, Small well and truly did his bit when it came to the day to day operations of Leonay Golf Club. With no staff or a golf office to help him back in the day, Small would sometimes spend 50 hours a week handicapping manually. Story continues on » p. 70

Outgoing Leonay Golf Club President, Kevin Small. Photo: Melinda Jane

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