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St Marys (left) and Penrith (right) police stations will merge under a plan to create a new Police Area Command, but we’re being promised services and response times won’t be impacted. See Page 8 inside

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Tears in the house that Roger built: Pioneering Panthers CEO was ill for some time TROY DODDS

oger Cowan – who reigned supreme as the CEO of Panthers for close to 40 years – passed away last week after a battle with illness.

The pioneering businessman, who was 81, helped Panthers emerge as one of the State’s leading Leagues Clubs.

“All of us at Panthers are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Roger Cowan OAM,” said Panthers Chairman Dave O’Neill.

“As CEO of Panthers from 1965 through to 2005, the longest leader in the club’s history, Roger was a dedicated and passionate trailblazer.”

Mr O’Neill praised Mr Cowan for his energy and enthusiasm in building Panthers into a brand that is known not just nationally but right around the world.

“His entrepreneurial spirit and vision grew Panthers into the business it is today,” he said.

“His leadership was energetic and hands-on, and he gave great importance to the club’s employees’ interests, wellbeing and goals. His emphatic belief that the growth and success of the club could only be attributed to his colleagues and members made him one of a kind.”

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Back in 1965, Mr Cowan originally agreed to take on the role of CEO for three months, despite having a good job as a local school teacher.

He told the club that if he could not turn Panthers into a profitable venture within his three month trial, he would quit.

“Although I’d had no experience, my background was in mathematics and it seemed a matter of going at it logically,” Mr Cowan explained in the Panthers Men in Black book.

He would stay for the next four decades, taking Panthers to many highs on what was at times a roller coaster ride.

His final years at Panthers were surrounded in controversy with the infamous Temby Inquiry and question marks over the club’s involvement with his family company, Phyro Holding. He was cleared of any serious wrongdoing.

In the book Panthers, Passion and Politics, which details Mr Cowan’s 40 years at the club, he spoke of his pride of what Panthers had become.

“The history of Panthers shows how a wonderful, community focused business can be built by the co-operative, unselfish efforts of thousands of people working together,” he said.

But it was clear that the Temby Inquiry had taken its toll.

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Roger Cowan celebrates Penrith’s 2003 Grand Final win with coach John Lang “But it also gives frightening proof of how easily it can be undermined by a clash of values, and the negative influence of small numbers of people pursuing their own agenda,” he said.

Staff from the Cowan era flooded social media with tributes this week.

Fittingly, Mr Cowan’s funeral service was held at the club he made famous, Panthers, yesterday.

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Changes have me baffled Since the Weekender ran a story on upcoming changes to the way driver’s licences are handled in NSW last week, I’ve been trying to figure out exactly why the setup is changing and how it’s for the better. And I have to admit, I’m baffled.

From November 20, a Learner Driver will need to undertake their usual driving test to graduate to their P1 licence, along with a Hazard Perception Test (a computer test that used to happen further down the licencing track).

There will be no computer or practical testing to graduate from a P1 licence to a P2 licence, nor from a P2 licence to a full licence, meaning the eventual full licence is purely a formality as long as you don’t get busted doing the wrong thing.

Does this not seem strange?

In 2016, drivers on a P1 or P2 licence made up eight per cent of all licence holders but they represented 15 per cent of all fatalities on NSW roads.

Does this not indicate we should in fact be implementing stronger testing on P1 and P2 licence holders during their first few years of driving?

I presume the intent is to make getting your P1 licence slightly harder in the first place, but surely we need to keep an eye on young drivers through some sort of testing in their first few years on the road?

I remember doing a test for my driver’s licence and not even being tested on key driving skills like merging onto a motorway; instead the time was taken up mastering a three-point-turn and a reverse park (which I nailed, of course).

Something about these changes just doesn’t sit right with me.

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Find the real problem When will we get the message that the politically correct suggestion of gender quotas for political parties or senior roles is absolute hogwash?

The NSW Liberal Party State Executive met last week, with major debate emerging regarding the number of women representing the party at all levels of government.

NSW Liberal Party acting president Kent Johns is understood to have told the meeting he planned to present options to boost the number of women in local, state and federal parliament at the next meeting of the State Executive, on October 27 in Newcastle.

Amongst the options believed to be on the table is a quota of 40 per cent female representation that must be met, or having a loading of 20 per cent in preselections for women, essentially giving a female candidate an extra 20 per cent of the votes.

Equality is something we should all strive for but how do women not find this totally insulting and offensive?

Imagine being a woman who is preselected to contest a seat, knowing she

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only got the role because of a 20 per cent advantage she was given.

If the Liberal Party is concerned about the number of women representing it in government buildings across the land, it should address the reasons women don’t put their hand up for such roles in the first place.

From perception to difficulty surrounding childcare and returning to work, perhaps time could be better spent getting to the nuts and bolts of the issue of low female representation versus frivolous quotas that offend women and don’t necessarily reward the most suitable people for a job.

Sandwich starts a social media war When Sydney mum Maddie asked a Facebook group she was a part of for ideas regarding her husband’s lunch, which she packs each day, she didn’t expect the barrage of abuse she’d cop from other women.

Making lunch for a member of your family is sexist, you see.

Maddie wrote back with a pretty honest and reasonable explanation as to why the lunch-making duties fell onto her in her household.

“He does housework, he cooks dinner every second night … He gets up in the middle of the night with our bub. He is a champion,” her post said, according to the Sunday Telegraph. “The least I can do is make him a bloody sandwich.”

Good on you Maddie.

The trolls of the Internet are becoming more harsh every day, and I reckon it won’t be long before the social media revolt is well and truly on. It’s a dark world doing very few of us any good.

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Changing face of CBD Council endorses funding for CBD Corporation as transformation continues EMILY NEWTON

enrith is a very different place to what is was just five years ago, and the business economy is thriving thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Penrith CBD Corporation.

Gai Hawthorn, CEO of the Corporation, said they are an integral partner linking the right people to assist business, especially at this time of growth for the western suburbs.

“We’re working using the property owners funding to keep doors open in Penrith,” Ms Hawthorn said.

“The way we’re changing and growing as a city means there is going to be so many residents living in the CBD. “We can’t ignore it, there has to be a night time economy that’s there for them.

“I remember Penrith a few years back and the vibe wasn’t quite right but people now are excited about the future.”

Through the Corporation’s initiatives, like the Coffee Catch Up events which saw almost 500 people attend over the past year, businesses are able to network and discuss their strengths and weaknesses with people who understand and can help.

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The Penrith CBD Corporation board members are focused on offering local support for small business to help Penrith thrive.

Photo: Melinda Jane be at work and be excited coming to work, and not worrying about making rent each month,” Ms Hawthorn said.

“They’re all in the same boat, and it’s healthy to talk about it.”

Working with other businesses means individual businesses, who might struggle to afford advertising or education, may be able to invest in their business by working

collaboratively with others. At Monday’s Council Policy Review Committee Meeting, Penrith CBD Corporation presented their annual report and business plan which was endorsed by Council.

Councillor Greg Davies passed on his congratulations to the Board members for their hard work and success in supporting Penrith businesses.

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Man charged after fire rips through Emu Heights house

Roads and Maritime Services Night work and ramp closures M4 Motorway at The Northern Road, South Penrith Roads and Maritime Services is building a new bridge over the M4 Motorway at The Northern Road, South Penrith as part of The Northern Road upgrade between Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park and Jamison Road, South Penrith.

Work includes installing temporary barriers, building temporary access roads and concrete platforms, earthwork, building retaining walls, transporting equipment, clearing vegetation, installing or changing signs and line marking.

During this work, the M4 entry and exit ramps at The Northern Road, South Penrith will be closed between 10pm and 8am on the following dates: • Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October 2017 - eastbound on-ramp to the M4 and westbound off-ramp to The Northern Road • Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October 2017 - eastbound off-ramp to The Northern Road and westbound on-ramp to the M4.

Emergency services were able to gain control of the blaze. Photo: Emily Newton Detours during The Northern Road ramp closures will be in place redirecting people to the Kent Road and Mulgoa Road M4 ramps. Please visit the Roads and Maritime website to view

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man has been charged with malicious damage, while another has desperately tried to contain a house fire after a blaze erupted at an Emu Heights property on Monday afternoon.

Fire crews and police were called to the two storey house on Brumby Crescent shortly after 4.20pm on Monday.

When they arrived the premises was well alight.

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to his arms and face and was covered in soot. The 25-year-old male was taken to Nepean Hospital for treatment, and then released into the care of police.

He was interviewed and then charged with ‘malicious damage by fire’.

Local resident Ray Clarke said it was a frantic scene as he desperately tried to use a garden hose to contain the fire before emergency services arrived.

“I ran down there, and got the garden hose, and hopped up on the fence and was watering the roof and around where the flames were,” Mr Clarke said.

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Eight arrested and more to follow after killing of Mehmet Yilmaz last year EMILY NEWTON

ight men have been charged over their alleged involvement surrounding the murder of Mehmet Yilmaz in St Marys last year, with more arrests expected.

The 29-year-old was shot a number of times outside a home on Brisbane Street, St Marys, at 7.20pm on September 9, 2016.

He died at the scene and Strike Force Estop was established by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr Yilmaz’s murder.

Through joint inquiries with officers from the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor, they discovered that Mr Yilmaz was kidnapped and assaulted in the weeks before his murder.

Last month, a 40-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping and assault.

Following his arrest, a further seven people were arrested and charged with their connection to the murder.

Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Acting Superintendent Jason Dickinson, said the operation is the result of more than 12 months of investigation.

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One of the men arrested by police last week been working side-by-side to determine the circumstances surrounding Mr Yilmaz’s death and suppress further acts of violence,” Det A/Supt Dickinson said.

“Earlier in the investigation, Strike Force Raptor seized 84 firearms and more than 12,000 rounds of ammunition, and the Drug Squad seized more than $400,000 worth of illicit drugs.”

Among those arrested include two men who will face Penrith Local Court in the coming weeks, including a 31-year-old man charged with ‘murder’ and ‘partici-

pate in a criminal group’. He was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on October 20.

A 28-year-old man was charged with ‘accessory after the fact to murder’ and ‘participate in a criminal group’.

He was also refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on December 1.

As part of the operation, Strike Force Raptor also conducted Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) searches at industrial units at St Marys and spoke with a 35-year-old man, who is the subject of

the FPO, and searched a car outside the location. Officers seized a loaded .357 Smith & Wesson magnum revolver, more than 500g of cocaine, a ballistic vest, drug paraphernalia, steroids, and Alprazolam.

Police also reported unlawful construction within one of the units, residential quarters in contravention of the development application, and multiple fire safety breaches, which will undergo further investigation.

The 35-year-old man, who is a senior member of the Comanchero OMCG, was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged with multiple offences.

Investigations under Strike Force Estop are continuing and further arrests are expected as the collaborative investigations by the Homicide and Gangs Squads are ongoing.

“Detectives are continuing to explore links between a number of shooting murders, which include OMCG members and their associates,” Det A/Supt Dickinson said.

“Each investigation has current and active lines of inquiry. We are not giving up; it’s only going to be a matter of time before arrests are made. I’d urge anyone who has knowledge relevant to the investigations to come forward.”

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Police merger confirmed Nepean Police Command to be created with St Marys and Penrith to join forces EMILY NEWTON

fter weeks of speculation, it’s been confirmed that Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands will merge as part of a complete restructure of the NSW Police Force.

Deputy Commissioner Metropolitan Field Operations, Jeff Loy, confirmed the merger on Wednesday afternoon.

“Over the past several months I have undertaken extensive consultation looking at crime trends, population density and expected growth, as well as the unique needs of each community to develop a new structure that will take the organisation into the future,” he said.

“Consolidated Commands across the Metropolitan Region will see more police on the frontline, better equipped and with a greater pool of resources to proactively disrupt and prevent crime.

“Penrith and St Marys areas are both well serviced and will continue to be, acknowledging they are growth hubs with a strong work sector, public transport and education and health precincts.”

The consolidation of Penrith and St Marys LACs will be called Nepean Police Area Command and Deputy Commissioner Loy has promised that the merger

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would not impact police operations and response times.

“The consolidated Command will have improved flexibility to deploy police to where they are needed and have a greater capacity to improve police response times,” he said.

“The two commands already share Duty Officers and all current services will remain. There will be a streamlining of management teams to put more boots on the frontline.

“Officers in Penrith and St Marys have strong ties with the local community and those relationships will continue under the consolidated Command.”

In response to the confirmation, Member for Londonderry Prue Car is calling on the Government to ensure the mergers will not jeopardise community safety.

“I stand with my local Police who are deeply concerned about the about the merger of Penrith and St Marys Police Local Area Commands,” she said.

“Western Sydney is a growing region with a booming population and we deserve local police stations to be open and protecting our community.”

With many questions still looming around the consolidation, further details will be made available as the re-engineering progresses.

Shadow Minister for Police Guy Zangari and Member for Londonderry Prue Car have been vocally opposed to the merger of Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands.

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CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: 4732 7777 F: 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

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SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

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COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Children’s Week 2017 will delight young and old from 24–27 October. Throughout the week five fun filled pop-up events will be taking place across Penrith.

Make new friends, learn about our local family services and most importantly enjoy a day spent with your little ones.

Visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au for more details. ● Penrith Council will soon be giving all ratepayers the opportunity to receive their rates and instalment notices by email. To participate in this new email service for your rates notices you will need to opt in by following the link that will be available on Council’s website. This is a simple process and once you register you will no longer receive a paper copy of your rates notice in your letterbox. Electronic copies will be forwarded to your nominated email address.

Keep an eye out on the homepage of Council’s website penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ ● Two outstanding entries were received in the 2017 Young Innovators competition.

Alissa Anastasio, a Year 11 student who attends Caroline Chisholm College has designed a portable charging system for smart phones using the kinetic energy generated from pushing a pram around.

A team of young innovators from Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School has also won for their thought provoking entry titled ‘Muru’ that comprises various elements which target the sensitive and sustainable use of the Nepean River.

They will be presented with their prize at the Penrith Talks:Innovation event on 18 October 2017

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s Pretech Pty Ltd DA17/0893 17 Stafford Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures and construction of 7 x 2-storey dwellings Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078 Closing Date: 27 October 2017

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the development application is Penrith City Council. s 5R Solutions Pty Ltd DA17/0896 Lot 2 DP 787827 (Nos. 2115–2131) Castlereagh Road, Penrith Glass recycling facility The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 13 October 2017 to 13 November 2017.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA17/0896.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726.

Road Names Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Roads Regulation 2008, notice is hereby given that an application has been received for the naming of the following road/s.

NAME Otellia Road Aristida Close Imperata Close Chelodina Street Glycine Close

The following development application has been received by Council:

LOCATION Kemps Creek Kemps Creek Kemps Creek Kemps Creek Kemps Creek

For further information please contact Mrs Cindye Russell on 4732 7617.

Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker. Alternatively the applications can be viewed during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers from Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre.

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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ystery and love intertwine in the new drama release ‘My Cousin Rachel’.

This dark and layered romance tells the story of Philip (Sam Claflin), a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious and beautiful cousin Rachel (Rachel Weisz).

Believing that she was the one who murdered the man that raised him, Philip sets out to uncover the truth.

Unfortunately his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling helplessly and obsessively in love with her.

The film is directed by Roger Michell, best known for his work on ‘Notting Hill’, and is based on the classic 50s novel of the same name by British author Daphne du Maurier.

Over the years there have been several film adaptations of Daphne du Maurier’s work, including the 1963 Hitchcock thriller ‘The Birds’, which is based on one of the hit writer’s short stories.

Critics have praised the film for its visually stunning cinematography and an entrancing performance by Oscar winner Rachel Weisz.

‘My Cousin Rachel’ is available now on DVD and Blu-Ray. The Weekender has 10 copies of ‘My Cousin Rachel’ to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘RACHEL’ to competitions@ westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Thursday, October 19. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/17/01416.

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St Marys: Woman bail refused after stealing wallet from shop

The quick work of a shop attendant and passers by caught a thief at a St Marys shopping centre earlier this month.

At about 10.20am on Monday, October 2, a 72-year-old Summerland Point woman was having her nails done at a shopping centre in St Marys.

Her wallet was on the bench beside her at the time, and it is alleged that a 29-year-old homeless woman has attended the shop and asked an employee about prices. The price list was handed to the woman, who has then snatched the wallet from the bench and run from the store. The employee has chased the woman and called for passers-by to assist, where two males held the woman until police arrived.

It is alleged that just before this incident, the 29-year-old had also been in another shop where she stole items and then attempted to get a refund for those items. She was charged with ‘Steal from person’ and ‘Publish etc false misleading material to obtain advantage’.

She was bail refused.

Penrith: Man refuses to listen to police directions

A Penrith man with an outstanding prison warrant was arrested after attempting to run from police. On Thursday, October 5 police were patrolling Illawong Avenue, Penrith when they saw an unregistered trail bike being ridden by an unknown male with a small child and a 31-year-old man standing nearby.

Police stopped the bike and the 31-yearold, who was the father of the child, picked up the child and began to walk away. Officers introduced themselves, to which they were told by the male to go away in an offensive manner.

They gave the man direction to stop swearing as there were a number of people present. The man did not listen to the direction, and referred to officers as “dogs”.

Officers went to arrest the man, who had provided police with a false name.

While they conducted checks on their computer, the male attempted to flee the scene and a foot pursuit began into Hillcrest Avenue and then into nearby grassland. He was told by officers to stop, and instead of following directions, he challenged police in a threatening manner. At this time they deployed capsicum spray which was unsuccessful.

He continued to resist police and attempted to spit on them, but was eventually handcuffed. At Penrith Police Station his true identity was discovered, revealing he has an outstanding prison warrant, and as a result was refused bail.

Jamisontown: Legal action likely over pirated DVDs

A business has been nabbed with manufacturing pirated DVDs last week.

On Wednesday, October 4 police attended an industrial premises on Abel Street in Jamisontown in relation to an investigation into copyright offences.

At the time police arrived, it is alleged that pirated DVDs were in the process of being manufactured.

An application for a search warrant was executed and police arranged for the Australian Screen Association to attend.

Police seized a large amount of property including computers and eftpos machines. No one has been charged at this stage, but it is anticipated legal action will be taken over copyright, manufacturing and distribution offences.

St Marys: Group attempts to steal motorcycles

At about 2.30am on Monday, October 2, a 20-year-old St Marys man was in the company of six other unknown persons attending a property on Glossop Street.

The group have dismantled a fence and gained entry into the yard of the property, where it is alleged they have approached a motorcycle trailer and unloaded three motorcycles from it.

Officers saw the men scatter and run, leaving the motorcycles behind.

Police managed to apprehend the 20-year-old after a short foot pursuit.

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Why the law must keep up to date with technology Class action law firm, Maurice Blackburn have filed a Statement of Claim in the Federal Court suing the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for alleged breaches to anti-money laundering and counter terrorism funding laws.

The legal action stems from CBA’s alleged failure to disclosure to the market potential breaches to the regulations that occurred in 2015 regarding the Bank’s use of intelligent deposit machines (ATMs though which cash and cheques can be deposited and immediately credited to a person’s account).

The Australian Transaction Report & Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has accused the Bank of not properly considering how the new intelligent deposit machines could be utilised for money laundering and terror financing means, as well as failing to report deposits in the machines of $10,000 or more on over 53,000 occasions.

In Australia, if a person or entity transfers or deposits an amount greater than $10,000 into another person or entity’s account, then the associated financial institution must report this to AUSTRAC, and include details such as the business details of the reporting entity, the customer of the designated service, the individual conducting the transaction, the recipient of the proceeds of the transaction, and details of the transac-

tion, including cash and other components.

There are other reporting requirements, all of which are designed to identify transactions involving large sums of money that may be the result of some criminal or unlawful enterprise, for example the depositing of ‘dirty drug money’ into a bank account so that the money is in effect rendered “clean”.

The crux of Maurice Blackburn’s class action is not the breaches themselves, but the effect that the breaches and the subsequent delay in disclosing this to the market had on CBA’s stock price.

The basis on which the litigation has been commenced is that when CBA revealed the allegations to the market in early 2017, the result was a significant drop in CBA’s share price which had otherwise been stable. This in turn arguably resulted in a quantifiable loss for shareholders, and will form the basis for any damages claimed as part of the class action.

This is a poignant example of the need for the law to keep up with constant technological advances, and on the flip side, the need for technology-centric organisations like banks and financial institutions to stay compliant.

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“Receiving a gift card on a special occasion should be a fun experience, but instead it has become an unwelcome headache for shoppers, and it’s just not good enough.

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The proposed plan would see mandatory three-year expiry dates for all gift cards sold in NSW, putting up to $60 million a year back in the hands of shoppers.

“When consumers hand over their hard-earned money, they rightly expect to get what they pay for,” said Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean.

“I’m fed up of business taking money from shoppers and providing nothing in return, which is why I’m putting consumers first and making sure they get a fair deal.

“Our plan will also stamp out further gouging of consumers through postpurchase fees and charges that reduce the balance on their gift card.”

Mr Kean said the Australian gift card market is worth up to $2.5 billion per annum, with about 34 million gift cards sold nationally each year.

“Most gift cards are offered with a 12-month expiry date; however, up to eight per cent of recipients do not use the full balance in time,” he said.

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Securing crucial part of our past EMILY NEWTON

ver a century ago, the Nepean region answered the call to war and today their sacrifice continues to be honoured.

On behalf of the NSW Office for Veterans Affairs, Mulgoa State MP Tanya Davies led a respectful ceremony at Luddenham Progress Hall for the ANZAC Memorial Centenary Project.

A sample of soil was collected from the area that will be displayed alongside the place name at the ANZAC Memorial to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. “This is a really significant day... representing this magnificent region of western Sydney here, to take a piece of soil from this region of Luddenham for the ANZAC Memorial,” Ms Davies said.

“It’s to represent the fact that there was a serviceman that went to the Great War that came from this very suburb, this very locality of which many of us have a strong connection with.

“It’s an incredible honour to be able to lead this ceremony, to take this soil to secure in perpetuity the connection between the incredible tragic history

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in our global story, but also to link it so personally and so realistically to this region here.”

Penrith Mayor John Thain said the project is a touching way to locally honour those who served.

“It’s a great way to keep alive the memory and the sacrifice that those young men made from our local area,” he said.

“On August 4, 1914, many locals from Penrith answered the call with naivety and enthusiastic support.”

Representatives from the St Marys and Penrith RSL sub-Branches, and Penrith and Liverpool Councils were in attendance to pay their respects.

“It’s something that goes into an area that’s going to last forever, and another area that people can go to look and reflect,” Mick McConnell, President of the Penrith RSL sub-Branch said.

Luddenham resident Wayne Willmington attended the service, proud of the region’s heritage and history.

“I think today is a very important day in the history of Luddenham, where Luddenham is recognised and the people of Luddenham that went down to do the right thing for their country,” he said.

Close to 1,700 plaques will be displayed around the walls of the Hall of Service.

Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies collects soil from Luddenham for the ANZAC Memorial Centenary Project. Photo: Kate Reid

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Greens say lives are at risk because serious injuries can’t be treated at Nepean EMILY NEWTON

he lives of patients in the Nepean and Blue Mountains areas are being put at risk as paramedics are forced to bypass Nepean Hospital in critical emergencies.

This week, Greens Member of the Legislative Council and Health spokesperson, Dawn Walker, was joined by local ambulance officers, community members and an emergency doctor to call for Nepean Hospital to be re-classified as a Major Trauma Centre to improve health services for western Sydney residents and reduce pressure on local paramedics.

“It’s very concerning that Nepean Hospital was downgraded from a Major Trauma Centre to Regional Trauma Centre status back in 2008, despite having all the equipment and medical expertise to deal with major trauma cases,” Ms Walker said.

“The result of this is that ambulances are regularly bypassing Nepean Hospital and instead taking local patients to Westmead and Liverpool hospitals, which are much further away, despite Nepean Hospital having the skills and capacity to treat many of them.

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Greens MP and Health Spokesperson Dawn Walker (centre) met with local medical professionals, hospital workers and locals this week to discuss the pressure Nepean Hospital faces ambulance cars away from the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.”

Australian Paramedics Association delegate Liu Bianchi said that NSW Health have determined that when transporting major trauma cases in the Nepean, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury areas, ambulances should take patients to Westmead and Liverpool hospitals, bypassing Nepean.

“If someone is seriously injured in a car accident on the Great Western Highway, Kingswood, the paramedics are directed to transport patients to Westmead Hospital 30km away and not Nepean Hospital which is within 800 metres,” Ms Bianchi said.

“This is because Nepean Hospital does not receive Major Trauma funding. This is a ludicrous situation.”

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The NSW Trauma Protocol requires any major trauma patient to be transferred from their place of injury to a Major Trauma Centre, if it is within a 60 minute travel time.

This protocol causes added pressure on already stretched paramedic numbers in the west as once paramedics have transported their patient to Westmead, they are often caught up servicing emergency calls in the Westmead areas, leaving the Nepean, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury areas without adequate ambulance coverage.

APA (NSW) Secretary Steve Pearce said NSW Ambulance had failed to defend patients’ rights to be taken to the closest trauma centre.

“This is a classic case of bureaucratic bungling, a farcical situation that would be comical if it wasn’t dangerously risking patients’ lives,” he said.

Ms Walker said she would be raising the matter with the Health Minister in State Parliament and called on Liberal MPs in western Sydney to stand up for local residents and campaign for Nepean to become a major trauma centre.

NSW Health said “Nepean is relatively close to Westmead”, and the current setup ensures critically injured patients are offered the highest level of care.

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Mayor: Penrith is in safe hands

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Postal vote opens wounds of the past Picnic to show love and support as campaign continues

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enrith Council’s Environmental Health team has cleaned up at the Environmental Health Australia (NSW) Annual State Conference and Food Regulation Partnership Workshop.

Held at Penrith Panthers last month, the team took home three prestigious awards.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said the awards show that Penrith is in safe hands.

“Council’s Environmental Health team helps protect the health of our community through regular inspections of our city’s food premises, skin penetration premises (including beauty therapists and tattooists); swimming pools and cooling towers; as well as monitoring mosquitos and the quality of recreational waterways,” Cr Thain said.

“Winning these awards recognises the team’s efforts above and beyond best practice to ensure our city is safe for everyone who lives, works and plays here.”

Team Leader Michael Middleton received the President’s Award from Environmental Health Australia (NSW) for his outstanding commitment to Environmental Health Australia and the environmental health industry.

Environmental Health Officer Mitchell Nobbs was recognised as Student Professional of the Year.

Mr Middleton and his team were also awarded a Food Surveillance Champion Award from the NSW Food Authority.

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Going digital Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres has welcomed the statewide launch of the digital learner driver logbook as an alternative to the outdated paper version.

“This launch is about embracing technology and the digital age,” he said.

All learner drivers are now able to use one of three apps – Licence Ready, Roundtrip and L2P – to log the required 120 hours of driving practice and then submit their logbook electronically with RMS.

A picnic will be held to support members of the LGBTIQ community on Sunday. Photo: Melinda Jane EMILY NEWTON

s the debate surrounding samesex marriage continues, the western Sydney community is coming together to support young and old LGBTIQ members who are feeling vulnerable.

Pastor Sue Palmer, from The Open Door Community of Christ at Cranebrook, said the postal vote has re-opened wounds for many in the community.

“For those of us in the community who had their coming out process happen years ago, this is ripping open old wounds. It’s very confronting,” she said.

“We’re concerned with those of us who might be in the coming out process now.

“More than wanting to campaign and go out door knocking, we’re really trying

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to batten down the hatches and just get through this.

“We’re just counting down the days for this to be done and we can get on with it.”

The organisers of Western Sydney IDAHOT are facilitating a YES Support Picnic and BBQ for members and friends of the LGBTIQ community to reassure those feeling threatened and isolated that they are valued members of the community.

Despite assurances from political leaders that the debate will be respectful, since their lives have become the subject of national public debate, many LGBTIQ people are reporting that they feel fearful and vulnerable.

“We have had a few people express concern,” Pastor Palmer said.

“Because of all the negativity that has been around the No campaign, media

advertising and the stuff that has been on social media, we’ve been concerned.

“That whole idea that someone else gets to tell us who we love, the rest of the world gets to tell us what we can do... that’s what makes us worry that there are people in that younger age group who are struggling.”

People will be on hand to offer advice and support to help them through this difficult time and offer a lighthearted event close to home.

This week the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated it had received 10 million same-sex marriage surveys, making up over 62 per cent of eligible Australian voters.

The YES Support Picnic and BBQ will be held at Regatta Park on Sunday, October 15 from 11am to 3pm. Attendees are encouraged to wear their pride colours.

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Do scooters pose a risk?

Safety concerns raised at Council as mobility scooter use in Penrith increases EMILY NEWTON

s our population continues to age, the debate surrounding the safety of motorised mobility scooters has reached Penrith Council.

During Monday night’s Policy Review Committee Meeting, Councillor Greg Davies raised concerns about the safety and visibility of scooters, as Penrith prepares for the Local Government NSW Annual Conference.

“You can’t ride a push bike or motorbike without a helmet, you can’t drive without a seatbelt,” Cr Davies said.

“But you can do what you want on a scooter.”

He believes that scooters are, at times, hard to see by motorists and pedestrians and wants to know whether the darker colours of maroon, navy and black that scooters usually come in could be changed to increase visibility.

“They should look at the colour schemes, like those that emergency services use,” he said.

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footpath collision with a scooter. Scott Whittaker from Astley Mobility understands the criticisms, but believes the vast majority of scooter users are mindful.

“My general comment to anyone getting into a scooter is that you’re a pedestrian,” he said.

Mr Whittaker added that for each individual that might drive too fast, there are thousands that are considerate and safe.

“There’s equipment on scooters that can help just about any situation,” he said.

“All the medium to large scooters and some of the smaller ones are equipped with LED lighting on them.

“We will always give users a free safety flag. That flag is not so much about you, it’s about people seeing you.

“If you’re going to go across the road, and you’re going into a side street, drivers might not actually see you, but the flag tells them, ‘I’m here’.”

Local electric wheelchair user Kevin Finlayson said scooter users shouldn’t cop the full blame.

“It is an issue because a lot of people don’t watch where they’re walking today, a lot of people have a mobile phone and they’re texting away,” he said.

“I’ve had it happen to me on numerous occasions where I have had to move because they haven’t moved.

Scott Whittaker from Astley Mobility encourages scooter users to be mindful.

Photo: Melinda Jane “It’s not just people with scooters or wheelchairs, it’s also the general public not being aware.”

Mr Whittaker suggested that a solution might exist in coming together to encourage better safety and awareness.

“Perhaps as a community we should encourage people to put their lights on,” he said.

What’s your view on the safety of mobility scooters? Send us an email to news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Honouring our top cops Public has chance to acknowledge hard work of local police officers EMILY NEWTON

very day our local police officers put their lives on the line to ensure our safety, and St Marys and Wallacia Rotary Clubs are ensuring their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

On Tuesday, Rotary officially launched the ninth St Marys Local Area Command Police Officer of the Year Awards.

Penrith Mayor John Thain was on hand to thank the local police officers for their tireless efforts in protecting our community and encouraged everyone to nominate an officer that has helped them through 2017.

“These awards showcase the men and women who day in and day out do our community proud and whose work allows us to go about our lives knowing that we are protected in our city,” he said.

“They recognise outstanding acts of bravery, courtesy and kindness.

“Without a doubt, the police force is often one of the most demanding and often dangerous professions you can enter.”

Cr Thain said the work of our local police men and women doesn’t always receive acknowledgement.

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going to get when you knock on that door,” he said.

“You have my immense respect for the way you look out for each other and support each other.”

Past St Marys Rotary President and former police officer of over 38 years, Phil Martin, said policing was a unique profession that deserves to be recognised.

“A police officer today faces many challenges which requires the police organisation to continue reinventing itself and try to keep one step ahead of the criminal class,” he said.

“Police working in today’s environments should be recognised.”

Angela Maltese, representing Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies, praised the awards and encouraged everyone to nominate a deserving police officer.

“It gives the community an avenue by which to say thank you to the police officers who have made a significant difference in their lives, often at a time of great emotional and physical distress,” she said.

The St Marys Local Area Command Police Officer of the Year Awards for 2017 will be held on Wednesday, April 11 next year by St Marys and Wallacia Rotary Clubs.

Nominations close on February 5 and can be made to St Marys Police Station.

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Very special thanks to staff at Nepean Hospital My husband Bill Brouwer was operated on by Associate Professor Ronald Chin at Nepean Hospital, Penrith, on August 21 for a Total Laryngectomy and Tracheostomy and throat reconstruction. From the first time we met this wonderful specialist, right through to all of the surgery and numerous visits, he has been a very special human being and he gave us hope where there may not have been any, if he hadn’t operated. Nothing was a trouble to him when we had so many numerous questions for him and we cannot speak highly enough of him. I would also like to thank everyone involved in Bill’s care at Nepean Hospital, from all of Professor Chin’s associates namely Dr Nathan Creber, Dr Ahmadi and JMO Michael Rutledge. All of the nursing staff in both the I.C.Unit and the Cob Ward and all of the other wonderful people such as Lea (Dietitian), Erin Sellars (Speech Pathologist), Physiotherapists and Ward staff.

We are also very lucky to have a lovely Community Nurse, Sharon Russell who calls here to make sure Bill is doing OK. We still have many visits ahead of us but we consider ourselves very lucky to have had such special people look after Bill.

Penrith itself is expanding too quickly and we sincerely hope that the community spirit and country kindness here, never fades away. With all of the atrocities

happening in the world today, we are so thankful to live in such a wonderful community and it is still a good world with people like these in it. On behalf of my son Michael, daughter Michelle, and Bill and I, thank you so much all of you.

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Lights out at retail icon we’ll remember forever Best Wishes Bob and Ruth (Lights go out, Weekender October 6). We purchased all our lighting for our home 17 years ago. Bob and Ruth then purchased blinds and shutters from our business.

Thank you Bob and Ruth, honest Aussie businessman and woman. I’m sure you will be missed. Try and Relax!

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Colour caper I think Council shouldn’t have a say on the colours any residences are painted, as awful as they may look (Colour conundrum, Weekender October 6). Remember the green house at the top end of Bennett Road – UGH! As for saying Granville looks like a slum... you won’t be winning any friends there, Mr Cornish. Surely there are more important issues for councillors to be dealing with than colours of homes!

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Mayor to help spread the word EMILY NEWTON

isability rights advocate and Penrith Mayor John Thain has been announced as a Luke Priddis Foundation (LPF) ambassador.

Board members, including Luke Priddis, congratulated Cr Thain and thanked him for his continued support of the charity in the community.

“It’s important for us to get the word out and continue to raise awareness,” Mr Pridds told the Weekender.

“It’s surprising that we’re in our 11th year, and there are still people in the community who haven’t heard of LPF or aren’t aware of what we do.

“Having someone like John who has a good profile in the community being Mayor, he gets listened to, most of the time anyway. John will be the first of hopefully a few that we will come to announce over the next 12 months.”

Cr Thain was humbled to become an ambassador for the Foundation.

“We have kids that have different abilities to other kids, but they’re no less important,” he said.

“They’re just as enjoyable as any other kid and you enjoy them as much as you

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do the rest of your family. I have great empathy, particularly for people with a disability having a child of my own, so I understand a lot of what parents need in our community with kids that have special abilities.”

Mr Priddis and wife Holly set up the Foundation in 2006, to help children with autism after their son Cooper was diagnosed with the condition.

Since then, the Foundation has grown significantly with a brand new stateof-the-art sensory integration learning space, which opened in High Street earlier this year.

“It’s been great, it’s been a really long journey,” Mr Priddis said.

“There have been some really high and fun times, and there’s been some really low and down times.

“We’re pretty much at capacity at the moment. We thought it would be two to three years before that time, but it just means we need to start looking at another facility somewhere else.

“We’ve seen that the need is great. We’re not trying to take over other clients from other speech therapists, or occupational therapists. We just need to be able to meet that need and explore into the future some other issues we want to try to resolve.”

Holly and Luke Priddis have welcomed Penrith Mayor John Thain as the first official Luke Priddis Foundation Ambassador. Photo: Kate Reid

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“This is our first division one win, and it’s so great that it’s a syndicate – we’re able to share the joy with not one, but 11 of our customers.”

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New grants aim to promote safer drivers on our roads esidents of Penrith and Mulgoa are set to receive a safety boost with the second instalment of funding for local road safety projects as part of the NSW Government’s $1.6 million Community Road Safety Grants Program.

Great Community Transport will receive $5,000 for their ‘Bikes on Buses’ program to remind motorists about the minimum one metre passing distance rule for bicycles.

Meanwhile, the Blue Datto Foundation will also receive $5,000 for their ‘Penrith Community Keeping Safe’ program which aims to improve the attitudes and behaviour of youth drivers.

State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said the NSW Government is supporting local organisations such as Great Community Transport and the Blue Datto Foundation that deliver vital work to help keep our communities safe on and around our roads.

“We all know the value of local knowledge and our communities have specific road safety issues that can be best addressed through local initiatives,” he said.

The grants were part of a total of 22 projects to receive over $268,000 under the second instalment of funding under round three of the Community Road Safety Grants Program.

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“This round of the Community Road Safety Grants program has been a highly competitive round and it’s great to see that these two local organisations were successful,” she said.

Centre for Road Safety Executive Director Bernard Carlon said we all have a role to play in making our roads safer and praised the grants.

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hile the tradies can still get the ladies, other age-old stereotypes of the blue collar workers are changing.

In a survey conducted by trades and services jobs site ServiceSeeking.com.au, over 1,700 local businesses and customers responded with their true attitudes towards tradies.

The results reveal that the modern tradie is more health conscious, sophisticated and courteous than previous held assumptions, and co-owner of Goliath Fire, Ben Armstrong, is a prime example.

“I think people still think that tradies don’t earn a lot of money, but what they don’t understand is that it’s not like a standard 40-hour a week job where that’s your standard salary no matter what you do,” he said.

“There are a lot of tradies out there doing 50, 60 even 70 hours a week that are some of the hardest workers in the country.”

The 27-year-old doesn’t smoke, eats well and works hard to help see his local business succeed.

“You don’t have people going out for their smoko break every half an hour like they used to,” he said.

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Co-owner of Goliath Fire Ben Armstrong and employee Armando Leasa are just some of the local tradies breaking stereotypes. Photo: Melinda Jane “You’re not allowed to smoke on most of the sites now.

“I definitely take sandwiches, wraps or leftovers to work.”

Mr Armstrong said co-owning the business has been, at times, a challenge, but overall the experience has been incredibly positive.

“People tell you that you will have late nights but until you’re actually doing it, you don’t realise that there is a lot you’ve got to do,” he said.

“You get home, and you’re not knocked off. You’re invoicing and you’re quoting, and you look at the time and the next thing you know it’s 10pm and you’ve got to go to bed, and then get up at 4.30am and start again.”

The survey revealed that 75 per cent of tradie respondents don’t smoke, 84 per cent prefer a healthy packed lunch and 57 per cent have never turned up late to a job.

It’s putting the soft drink loving, sausage roll devotee stereotype to shame.

Jeremy Levitt, CEO of ServiceSeeking. com.au, said the change in stereotypes can largely be put down to the Internet allowing customers to review trades and services businesses online.

“Tradies can no longer get away with bad behaviour. The secret to winning more jobs is positive word of mouth and generating lots of reviews online,” he said.

Mr Armstrong agrees that word of mouth is the best form of advertising for tradies.

“I got a phone call from a bloke the other week who said he got our number from someone else,” he said.

“You’re reputation, your name is everything.”

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pads and elbow pads (there may be some spares on the day for those who don’t have their own).

At Council we are dedicated to creating inclusive communities that recognise the needs and contributions of all our residents.

Grandparents Day not only allows us to specifically thank our older residents, it also gives young people the chance to learn about their experiences, engendering respect across generations.

Spend the day with those closest to you and make memories that will last a lifetime.

I look forward to meeting lots of local families, grandparents and grandkids and chatting over a sausage sizzle, or two at this great event this Sunday, October 15 at Jamison Park.

Have a great weekend and I’ll see you next week (or around town!).

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Locals set to have a blooming good time at Rose Show

Reputation and recognition lead the way at G.J. Gardner EMILY NEWTON

or the third year in a row G.J. Gardner Homes has been named among the top 10 residential home builders in Australia, and local owner David Hogan says reputation is everything.

Of the top 10 builders in the Housing Industry Association in the HIACOLORBOND steel Housing 100 Report for 2016/17, G.J. Gardner Homes was the only franchised home building company to make the list.

“G.J. Gardner has been around for over 33 years and it is great to be part of a network that has been building quality homes for Australians for such a long time,” G.J. Gardner Sydney West owner Mr Hogan said.

“As a local business, I am able to offer that sense of certainty to my customers that comes with the backing of a large and well respected company.”

Mr Hogan said that while industry rankings were important, reputation among customers was everything for local clients.

“Last year G.J. Gardner Homes was named the best national home builder in the ProductReview.com.au Awards, as voted by consumers, with a good local reputation being top on their list of criteria,” he said.

“Clients commented on our excellent customer service from start to finish,

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Locals should expect beautiful blooms at this year’s show EMILY NEWTON

lossoming flowers are set to fill Jamisontown Public School next weekend at the Nepean Blue Mountains Hawkesbury Regional Rose Society’s 2017 Spring Rose Show.

“We’ll have exhibitors from far and wide, as far south as Wollongong as well as from across our own region,” President Doug Hayne said.

But the talented growers aren’t the only gardeners being judged, with students

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taking part this year too. A few years ago, Jamisontown Public School received a grant which was invested into beautifying the school through educational student gardens.

“The classes have their own raised garden bed and, as part of the show, there is going to be a prize for the class whose garden bed is judged to be the best,” Mr Hayne said.

The 2017 Spring Rose Show will be open to the public on Sunday, October 22 from 12pm to 4pm. It will be officially opened

by Penrith Mayor John Thain at 1pm.

Local G.J. Gardner Homes owner David Hogan and his wife Belinda are celebrating their recognition as leaders in their field. including efficient management of tradespeople throughout the build and the important extras like providing them with weekly updates.

“They appreciated the flexibility we provided to help them customise their new home and commented on the high standard of finishes and attention to detail that was achieved within a reasonable budget.”

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Unique local business aims to keep family history strong for future generations EMILY NEWTON

ife moves in an instant and, at any time, our world could change.

The best legacy to leave your family is to let them know who you are, and one passionate local has started her own business to record and recreate life stories in both written word and visual medium as a keepsake for the family.

Hot Toast Media’s Ellen Pearce identified that family history is often lost through our busy lifestyles, and now dedicates her time to ensuring memories can live on.

“There’s just so many beautiful people out there that want to talk but not a lot of people have the time to listen,” Ms Pearce said.

“When my mother died, I decided to follow my heart and work in community services helping older people and doing my part in making their lives happier as Service Coordinator for Meals on Wheels Penrith LGA.” Now she has expanded her empathetic desire to help people even further, working as a life journalist to capture the heart of each story teller through audio recording, written communication, music and photography.

“In one hour with the right questioning,

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you can get a lot. Life is a journey and everyone has stories of that journey, but often there isn’t time to go into detail and record this for future generations,” Ms Pearce said.

“Being able to see how happy it makes people, it’s a luxury.

“My goal is to bring out these stories that people themselves often think are ordinary and record them in their best lights, bringing their stories and their characters alive.”

Ms Pearce cites inspiration from her mother as the driving force in her love of listening.

“My mother was a great story teller. As a child I could listen to her for hours and see the story as if watching a movie,” she said.

“The night she passed away, the stories stopped too and that was truly one of the hardest things for me.”

To her luck, Ms Pearce’s mother had recorded some of her stories on casette tapes, allowing her legacy to live on.

“It feels like she is right here with me and it makes me happy,” Ms Pearce said.

“Now I can share those with our younger generations so that they too can experience the wonderful person she was.”

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Music For Life returns for another year with huge night of entertainment planned hen Ann Willmington was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008, she was told she had 18 months to live.

She refused to listen.

Almost a decade later, Mrs Willmington’s smiling face remains the driving force behind the annual fundraising event, Music For Life.

The event has become one of Penrith’s most anticipated nights of the year.

“I am now committed to help raising money so we can find a cure for this terrible disease,” Mrs Willmington said.

Music For Life will be held for the seventh year on October 21, with proceeds from the sparkling event donated to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and the Charlie Teo Foundation.

Mrs Willmington said the event always has mixed emotions. There’s plenty of fun but it’s also a serious cause that desperately needs funding.

“Not only will it be a great night that will be remembered, but a night to remember those that have been affected by brain tumors and those that are no longer here with us,” she said.

The dance floor is sure to be the place to be on the night with Abbalanche performing live, as well as a number of other surprise acts.

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The Vintage FM and Music For Life crew get into the theme of this year’s fundraiser, with special guests Abbalanche to perform live at the event at Panthers on October 21 Tickets to the event include a three course dinner, entertainment, auctions, raffles and lots of music and fun. Entertainer Scott McRae will host the evening.

Dr Charlie Teo, who Mrs Willmington credits for saving her life, will be a guest speaker on the night while the enthusiastic Mark Warren will conduct the auction.

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The responses inspired me. There was no mention of making lots of money or even having a more comfortable lifestyle. The responses were about making a difference in people’s lives and assisting others to achieve success.

The consensus in the room was that it is through service to others that we receive and have the potential to achieve success for ourselves.

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Let me give you a simple example.

My coach took me through the process of setting my intentions high for losing 5kg. He started out by asking me what it would mean to lose 5kg. More energy I said. Through a process of enquiry, peeling back the layers of intention, we got to my ultimate motivation.

Losing 5kg was not really about me.

It was about serving others, more specifically being a better father to my daughter and a better husband.

Try this yourself or get a coach to help you. How high can you set your intentions for your business? Who are you serving?

tarting out in business we make up processes as we go, and use workarounds to minimise expenditure.

If you’re not careful, you can be a 60 person business operating like you’re a one person operation!

What do we need processes for?

If you repeat it, have a systemised process for it. An example is a booking confirmation email. Initially I typed emails that would take 10 minutes each to do. As I sent 10 a week, it took too much time. So I created an email signature with the information, including some of the locations and an optional business diagnostic. Now I can add the name, time, adjust the location information and the diagnostic, in a minute or two. That signature saved over an hour every week!

Implementing systems Starting out we can’t afford expensive systems. However, with new technology releases, and as our business grows, we can replace our workarounds with streamlined systems. This could include bookkeeping, client relationship management (CRM) … the list is endless. If you spend lots of time on a task, do a search

and see if a system exists – you may be surprised! Zapier is a tool linking systems together, allowing you to pick the best systems, rather than compromising on a system that does everything, but not well!

Documenting procedures People think of dusty policies and procedures manuals that were referred to as a last resort, and invariably the procedure was out-of-date! Rather than a lengthy written guide to check a photocopier jam, they’re often built into the photocopier itself. If not, consider doing a video, as a picture tells a 1000 words, clearly a video tells more! Videos, checklists, diagrams, whatever works for the process can be documented. These can be stored on an intranet (a private website), or in shared folders in cloud storage.

Using the procedures Having documented procedures allows us to outsource, delegate tasks to employees, and save time and mistakes when repeating the task. The procedures shouldn’t stay on the shelf but be used and updated constantly.

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3. Further information can be obtained from Jodie Leeds, (02) 9300 1700, jodiel@ cpsglobal.com, and at www.rfnsa.com.au, RFNSA reference number 2750007.

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erman-inspired restaurants have become immensely popular in recent years but it’s very hard to find a traditional German restaurant quite like Jagerhaus in Penrith.

Located on Station Street outside Nepean Village, Jagerhaus German Restaurant is home to authentic German food and European beers all in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. They also cater for large groups or functions and have a capacity to seat 210 people.

With Oktoberfest growing in popularity each and every year, Jagerhaus celebrates the famous Bavarian festival all year round.

“We try and bring out the real theatre of everything, we want our diners to get immersed in our culture and have fun doing so. We do Oktoberfest-style entertainment every weekend with our very own oom-pah-pah live music every Friday and Saturday night.

We even host a Strong Arm contest at 9pm each Saturday night,” said Jagerhaus owner Jennette Searle.

Opening earlier this year, Jager-

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haus has become one of Penrith’s most popular restaurants due to its authenticity and delicious food.

“Our wait staff dress in traditional dirndls and lederhosen, and we also encourage our customers to do the same,” Jennette said.

While Jagerhaus certainly has the German experience down pat, it’s the food that diners keep coming back for.

With traditional German dishes like pretzels, schnitzels and cabbage rolls on the menu, it’s the Bauernschmaus that’s the best value for people wanting a taste of the best that Germany has to offer.

“Our Bauernschmaus is the most popular because it’s a combination of our most ordered meals,” Jennette said.

“Designed as a meal for two, it includes one huge pork knuckle (a minimum of 1.4kg), a serve of sausages and generous serve of schnitzel. It costs $59.50, which is less than $30 per head.”

With eight beers on tap – including a new soon to be released house beer – Jagerhaus is a dining experience like no other.

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TURNING BACK TIME

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House stands as one of Penrith’s finest Glenleigh House stands proudly as an icon from Penrith’s past, and as Dale Drinkwater discovered, not even time has changed the quality of the property...

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hought of as one of the most beautiful buildings in Penrith, Glenleigh House is the region’s best kept secret.

At 135-years-old, the Regentville home is noted as one of the most ‘imposing’ in the Penrith area, as it stands tall perched on top of a hill, overlooking the Penrith and Mulgoa valleys, and can be seen from all directions.

Looking out from in, the house takes advantage of sweeping views across the region, looking over manicured gardens and the mighty Nepean River to Emu Plains.

Glenleigh House was built in 1882 by philanthropist, businessman and shipping merchant James Ewan.

Mr Ewan built the generously sized home as he and his wife’s country residence, and soon after fell in love with life in the Penrith area. The couple became very involved in the town, and donated much of their time and money to local causes such as the Nepean Cottage Hospital.

Glenleigh House stands out with its lightly coloured bricks, imported from England when Mr Ewan used them for weight in his ships, that are contrasted with red brick lintels that run horizontally around the outside of the house.

The house is still in very good shape, with its two timber verandas to the east and south, and a sizeable stone entry porch.

Mr Ewan chose to use cement in the build rather than mortar, which is said to have given the house an extreme resistance to the elements – it is suggested that architects have previously given it a life expectancy of 1000 years if maintained properly.

Glenleigh House in Regentville is around 135-years-old. Photo: Penrith City Library The interior of the home has been described as magnificent and still in very good condition, with its current owners looking after every fine detail.

Inside the mansion there is fine art riddled across its ceilings, after Mr Ewan paid for two Italian artists to come to Australia and create personal masterpieces.

Penrith City Local History described the inside as “most impressive” in detail: “Set into the stencilled flowers and gold leaf are medallions to suit the room – musicians and opera singers in the music room, writers in the library and fish, hare and birds in the dining room”.

Mr Ewan wanted to develop a feeling of luxury inside his home, and used quality finishings such as stained glass windows and doors, a cedar staircase and marble fireplaces.

The marble, from Belgium, was thought to have been extremely hard to obtain, but

paid off with a particularly eye catching black marble fireplace in the dining room.

It is said Mr Ewan spared no expense, which can be seen in the fine details of every room.

On the first floor, there are four large bedrooms, three smaller bedrooms and one bathroom.

The house is divided into two wings, with the western wing the lower of the two, being the servant’s quarters with the kitchen and laundry.

There are still bells inside the kitchen that were connected to each room so servants could see which room was ringing and needed attention.

Reports say that the servants were in fact treated well, and if they were to fall sick, Mrs Ewan would personally care for them in a small cottage built on the expansive property.

Named “Hope Cottage”, Mrs Ewan would even care for servants from other

properties in it if she felt they were not treated correctly.

“She was endeared to all by her alleviation of sickness and suffering and her kindness to all,” Penrith City Local History documented.

The Ewans worked closely with the Presbyterian church, to which Mrs Ewan left a large sum of money on her death to help pay for their repairs and renovations.

Mr Ewan passed away at Glenleigh House in 1903, with Mrs Ewan passing away in 1914.

It is believed there is a large memorial to their family in Doonmore Street, Penrith.

The property was sold last year to new owners.

Today, the building has been kept in pristine condition, with its current owners passionately preserving its originality.

The house stands as a remarkable part of Penrith’s history and will most likely outlive us all!

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ENTERTAINMENT PENRITH’S BIGGEST AND BEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

Mooney memoir a no-go

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ast year Lawrence Mooney was offered the opportunity to write a memoir.

Unfortunately the idea never came to pass, with the comedian realising that he may not have the right fodder for a book just yet.

“There’s too many people writing memoirs and who gives a shit about a B-grade comedian kicking around in the back blocks of Australia,” he laughed.

The experience of reflecting on his life and childhood did however lead to the creation of his new critically-acclaimed Melbourne International Comedy Festival show ‘Like Literally’.

“I posed this question to myself: ‘am I the adult that I imagined myself to be as a child?’,” Lawrence said.

Growing up on a TV-heavy diet filled with images of iconic figures like Steve McQueen and James Bond, young Lawrence had dreams of heroic greatness.

“The premise of the show is that I’m still waiting for my heroic moment, to fight off a perceived enemy or save someone in distress,” he said.

“That plays out with me in a pair of undies and a T-shirt confronting a couple

of graffiti artists tagging my roller door at home,” he laughed.

As well as his successful stand-up shows and appearances on comedy festival line-ups around the country, Lawrence also had audiences in stitches as host of the ABC show ‘Dirty Laundry Live’, which ran for three seasons.

The live format was a highlight for a performer like Lawrence, who thrives on off-the-cuff laughs.

“We had a great time, it was a lot of fun to do because that theme song would come on and there was no delay, no dump button,” Lawrence said.

“The thrill of it was that you were literally flying by the seat of your pants. I did a lot more sweating in season one than I did in season two or three,” he laughed.

These days the comedian is sweating in an expensive suit, with much of his time dedicated to his impression of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull aka ‘Trumble’.

“In terms of corporate work Malcolm is being employed almost as much as Lawrence Mooney is being employed,” Lawrence laughed.

“I do enjoy doing him because his voice is lovely to listen to and fun to do.”

So with a successful comedy career, acting roles and a hosting gig under his belt, what would that little TV-obsessed Lawrence think of adult Lawrence?

“Little Lawrence would be pretty stoked

with adult Lawrence I reckon,” he said.

Lawrence Mooney’s ‘Like Literally’ will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre on Friday, November 17 at 8pm. Tickets start

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2017 FUNDRAISING

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KINGSWOOD SPORTS CLUB 2 Santley Crescent, Kingswood

. . . plus more free shows in October

Musical trip around the world KATE REID

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Time Machine Cabaret Day Total Sound Remixes Mike Carr Tim Johnson Andy Mammers Zoltan Drew Parsons

Window’ by Alex Turley, the 2017 recipient of PSO’s Young Composer Award.

To close out this magical evening, audiences will enjoy selections from Bizet’s ‘Carmen Suites’, a varied and colourful work based on the opera of the same name.

With tickets selling fast, you’ll want to book now to secure your place in this celebration of orchestral music.

Penrith Symphony Orchestra will perform ‘Strauss, Gershwin and Carmen’ at The Joan on Saturday, October 28 at 8pm. There will also be a free pre-concert talk by the conductor at 7.20pm. Tickets start at $28. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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ake your mind on a magical musical journey around the globe, with stops in Vienna, Paris and Broadway, when the Penrith Symphony Orchestra (PSO) present ‘Strauss, Gershwin and Carmen’.

As part of the performance, the orchestra will present the ‘Overture to Die Fledermaus’ by Johann Strauss II, before being joined by internationally renowned Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi (pictured) as soloist in Gershwin’s ‘Piano Concerto in F’.

This stunning concert will also feature the premiere of the new work ‘Train

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Plenty of laughs to be had about ‘the change’

blue mountains musical society presents

KATE REID

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enopause and comedy may seem like unlikely bedfellows, but one production is proving to audiences that there’s plenty of humour to be found in ‘the change’.

‘Menopause The Musical – Women on Fire’ has been gaining fans around the globe and now it’s time for Penrith to experience hot laughter-induced flushes with this hilarious stage show.

Set in a department store, the story follows four women who think they have nothing in common but a black lace bra they stumbled across at a lingerie sale.

As they start to bond, the female cast pokes fun at the realities of menopause in this laugh-out-loud tale of wrinkles,

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night sweats and chocolate binges.

Audiences will delight in this musical parody that features hit tracks from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Whether you’ve experienced menopause or not, this show is sure to give you the giggles.

‘Menopause The Musical – Women on Fire’ will be on at the Evan Theatre on Friday, November 3 at 8pm. Tickets start from $49. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. penrith.panthers.com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

Take a trip back to the magic and the hits of the 1970s KATE REID

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t was a time of free love, flares and feminism, but the 70s also gave us some of history’s greatest pop hits.

This November, three of Britain’s most loved 70s pop groups will bring those hits to life in ‘70’s Hitmakers’ at Rooty Hill RSL. Racey, The Rubettes and Paper Lace will put on a show that will take audiences through the decade’s most memorable hits.

Richard Gower’s (pictured) Racey topped the charts with their tracks ‘Baby It’s You’, ‘Lay Your Love On Me’, ‘Some Girls’, ‘Boy Oh Boy’, ‘Runaround Sue’ and ‘Such A Night’.

Glam Rockers The Rubettes, featuring Alan Williams, took over the pop world with their hugely famous song ‘Sugar Baby Love’, followed by a staggering 15 international hits including ‘Tonight’

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and ‘Juke Box Jive’.

Paper Lace, featuring Phil Wright, sold over 30 million records, with hits like ‘Billy Don’t Be A Hero’ and ‘The Night Chicago Died’.

Whether you were around for the 70s, or just wish you were, this is one show that you won’t want to miss!

‘70’s Hitmakers’ will be on at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, November 3 at 8pm.

Tickets are $50. To purchase tickets, visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, October 13 Best of You: Foo Fighters Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Jed Zarb – Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 All Access 80s – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Live Music – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 IWA Pro Wrestling Live – Evan Theatre From $19.05, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Spoken Four – The Joan $18, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Too Many Guitars – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Backlash – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Sarah McLeod Baroque Bar, Katoomba 4782 1111 Friday, Oct 13, 8.00pm, From $23.50

Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Remixes – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Ric Fensom – Milestone Hotel, Kingswood Free entry, 9pm 4721 2999 Busby Marou Rooty Hill RSL 9677 4916 Sunday, Oct 15, 8.00pm, From $30

Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Live Music – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 Smooth Jive – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Mescalero – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Skyz The Limit – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Christie Lamb – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 Songs in the Key of Motown Rooty Hill RSL 9677 4916 Friday, October 20, 8pm, $45

Sunday, October 15 Three Piece Suite: Magic Mozart – Blackheath Presbyterian Church From $25, 4pm 0418 436 727

Macka – Milestone Hotel, Kingswood Free entry, 9pm 4721 2999 Soundproofed – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Planet Groove – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 The Matchbox Tribute Show – Pioneer Tavern Free entry, 9pm 4736 4466 Blackheath History Forum – Blackheath Primary School Hall $5, 4pm www.blackheathhistoryforum.org.au Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour – Blacktown Workers Club $50, 8pm 9830 0600

Sunday, October 22 Stephanie Jansen – The Henry Sports Club Free entry, 11am 9623 2119 Muddy Feet – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Tall Timbre – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Cass Eager and The Velvet Rope – The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba From $21.50, 6pm, 4782 5544 Rick Price • Windsor Uniting Church www.trybooking.com Saturday, October 21, 8pm, $50

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Saturday, October 14 Big Yard Bird Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 K Groove – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Funkstar – Penrith RSL

Bobby Benton’s Classic 60s Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Venus 2 – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777

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Di Bird Red Hot & Blue – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Ciao, Compare – The Joan From $35, 8pm 4723 7600 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 Retrospective – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Frocks – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The POD Brothers – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Foghorn Stringband – The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba From $21.50, 6.30pm, 4782 5544 Leura Singers: Choral Concert – Leura Uniting Church $15, 2.30pm 0438 572 412

Nepean Evening VIEW Club 3rd Monday of each month 4735 4982 Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce networking 4722 6969 Penrith Showground Markets Every Wednesday 8.30am Penrith Paceway • 4721 0509 Emu Craft Market Second Saturday of the month • Nepean High School

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Lung Support Group Second Wednesday of each month • 4733 8926 W.S. Melanoma Support Group • 1st Monday of each month • 0431 142 911 Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Circle of Security Helping parents deal with kids’ behaviour • 4720 6500

Buy a Big Mac and raise money on McHappy Day Help raise money for a great cause by wrapping your mouth around a Big Mac this Saturday. McDonald’s restaurants around the country will be celebrating McHappy Day, with $2 from every Big Mac sold going directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Customers can also make donations with one of the bucket squads, which will be out in full force on the day. So treat yourself to a Maccas burger this Saturday and know that you’ll be helping out kids in need.

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Wrestling is coming to Panthers!

See fashion from the good old days

Check out the athleticism, comedy and drama of wrestling when IWA Pro Wrestling takes over the Evan Theatre this Friday.

Relive the glory days of glamour and style with Fabulous Fifties Fashions at Penrith Regional Gallery this Saturday at 2pm.

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Ê Channel Ten has commissioned ‘Bachelor in Paradise’, a spin-off of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise. It features previous contestants who have already been on ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’.

The show is tipped to replace ‘The Biggest Loser’ early in 2018 as a short-run series. Meanwhile, Channel Nine is tipped to be planning an Aussie version of ‘Love Island’, which has been a hit in the UK.

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CRAM NOVEMBER 2 CHANNEL TEN

Ê Ten’s new panel show ‘Cram’, hosted

by Peter Helliar, will premiere at 7.30pm on Thursday, November 2. Comedian Dilruk Jayasinha and actor/singer Virginia Gay are team captains of two teams of comedians and celebrities tested on their memory of general knowledge. Big name comedians, actors and television stars will be at the desk each week including Dave Hughes, Rove McManus, Chrissie Swan, Jimeoin, Brendan Fevola, Casey Donovan and Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Ê Big news at the ABC last week with the axing of long-running current affairs program ‘Lateline’ and newly-launched Indigenous current affairs show, ‘The Link’. The changes are part of an ABC Investigations Unit and Specialist Reporting Team and two new programs for 2018.

‘Lateline’ has been part of the ABC since 1990 while ‘The Link’ began this year. Ê New Channel Seven documentary ‘Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar’ will air over two nights beginning this Monday, October 16 at 7.30pm. Two years in the making, this doco comes with impressive access to Hutchence’s family and friends and will include both unseen footage and the world premiere of an unheard Hutchence song. Part two, which will air

the following night on Tuesday, October 17, promises a bombshell surrounding the death of the former INXS frontman.

Ê Hit animation ‘Bob’s Burgers’ will get its very own feature film in 2020. The TV series currently airs on ELEVEN. Ê US procedural drama ‘Major Crimes’ will end after its upcoming sixth season.

The Channel Nine drama will begin airing its final season in the next month or so. Ê With ONE now showing the soccer on free to air, you may have noticed the FOX Sports-produced ‘Back Page Live’, hosted

by Tony Squires and Kelli Underwood, is now screening at 7pm on Saturdays followed by the A-League match of the

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round at 7.45pm. ‘Back Page Live’ will air Saturday nights on FOX Sports 506 at 10.15pm after the matches, which means it’ll be live on ONE first.

Ê New episodes of ‘NCIS’ will premiere at 8.30pm this Tuesday, October 17. Ê After months and months of negotiations, ‘American Idol’ finally has its judges set for its revival season. Joining the previously announced Katy Perry is none other than music legend Lionel Ritchie and American country music star Luke Bryan. The all-new ‘American Idol’ will air in March next year. Ê ‘The Grand Tour’ premieres on Seven this Wednesday, October 18 at 7.30pm.

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BOOK Mirror Mirror

Cara Delevingne Best known as a model turned actress, Cara Delevingne has now added a new role to her resume – author.

Cara’s debut young adult fiction novel Mirror Mirror is a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of friendship, identity, sexuality and betrayal.

The story revolves around a group of 16-year-old misfits: Leo, Red, Naima and Rose.

Though the band mates are living relativity typical teenage lives, things change forever when Naima dies in tragic circumstances, leaving behind just one clue – the word ‘sorry’.

While Leo falls into a deep depression, and Rose turns to wild partying to deal with the trauma, Red – the protector of the group – decides to try to uncover the truth behind what happened to Naima.

As Red sets out to discover what, or who, is responsible for Naima’s death, the friends’ lives will be turned upside down.

It’s no surprise that Cara’s first foray into the writing world is in the realm of young adult fiction. She clearly has a strong following from teenage fans.

Cara has also recently opened up about her struggles with depression, a theme that she explores in Mirror Mirror.

Initial reviews have been mostly positive, with good feedback from readers on review site Goodreads. Hopefully teens will find solace in the writing of someone like Cara who has experienced all the ups and downs of teen life.

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Two of comedy’s funniest people come together for a whole lot of mischief in this week’s comedy release ‘The House’.

When their daughter’s scholarship falls through, Scott Johansen (Will Ferrell) and his wife Kate (Amy Poehler) must come up with a way to earn some money, and quick.

As they get more and more desperate for a solution, the pair decide to join forces with their neighbour Frank (Jason Mantzoukas) to set up an illegal casino in his home.

While the cash comes rolling in and

everyone is having a good time, Kate and Scott soon find themselves in way over their heads.

Along with Poehler and Ferrell, ‘The House’ also stars comedian and ‘Parks and Recreation’ star Nick Kroll.

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It’s an all British affair in the latest big screen disaster blockbuster ‘The Mountain Between Us’.

UK stars Idris Elba and Kate Winslet take the lead in this film which sees romance blossom in the most dire of circumstances.

Two strangers, surgeon Ben Bass (Elba) and photo journalist Alex Martin (Winslet), find themselves stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash.

Together they must battle the extremes of the remote, snowcovered terrain.

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Throughout their trek, the surgeon and journalist find themselves forming a deep bond, as they

push each other to harness their inner strength in a bid to make it home alive.

‘The Mountain Between Us’ is directed by Hany Abu-Assad, who received two Academy Award nominations for his films ‘Paradise Now’ and ‘Omar’.

While the plot has been criticised for being a little far-fetched, critics have praised the performances of both Elba and Winslet.

‘The Mountain Between Us’ is based on the hit novel of the same name by Charles Martin, which received much praise from readers on Goodreads.

‘The Mountain Between Us’ is currently screening at Hoyts Penrith in the Westfield complex. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. hoyts.com.au.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Restless Rams need to keep active and roam free. With Mars visiting your wellbeing zone, it’s imperative that you exercise regularly and spend time in a stimulating natural environment. But if you blurt out the first thing on your mind on Wednesday or Thursday, then you’ll spend the rest of the week patching up the problems you’ve created. So strive to be more strategic; think before you speak; and avoid raising sensitive subjects.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Are you having romantic rumbles or platonic partnership problems? This week have the confidence to speak from the heart and say what’s really on your mind. Other people may not agree with your comments, but they will respect you for being open, honest and authentic.

Thursday night’s New Moon signals a fresh start involving a health issue, work colleague or favourite four-legged friend.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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Wednesday looks wonderful, as Jupiter brightens your mood and broadens your thinking. Then Thursday’s New Moon lights up your creativity zone which highlights self-expression and entertainment. Friendships are favoured, as you share fun activities together. But tread carefully with an unpredictable parent or a tearaway teenager. When it comes to a close relationship – are you pulling your weight?

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Prepare to play Domestic Diva as you clean, de-clutter, and tweak the feng-shui in your cosy Crab cave. Motivation is especially high on Monday, when you’re ready to tackle a pile of paperwork or a project that’s been on the backburner. But don’t get so carried away with good intentions that you neglect important details along the way. It’s also time to get talking with a frustrated family member.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

It’s time for listless Lions to get your mojo back as Saturn gives you an energy boost; you tap into your personal power; and motivation is high. Making lucky connections via social media is favoured, and vigorous physical exercise will also put you in a positive frame of mind. But is a relationship with a relative on rocky ground? If you tune into the harmonious vibes, you’ll find calm cooperation will get you a lot further than fireworks!

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Mighty Mars is marching through your sign so it’s time to be bold and brave, as you tackle challenges with extra vim and vigour. Plus find creative ways to encourage more health, harmony and happiness at Villa Virgo. Caring for loved ones will leave you with a warm inner glow. Thursday’s New Moon motivates you to build up your money muscles and be more financially savvy.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Stylish Librans have a passion for fashion.

And this week’s New Moon (in your sign) is the perfect time for a hot new hairstyle, a marvellous make-up makeover or a creative wardrobe revamp. And with Venus also visiting your sign, you need to tap into your inner beauty and zest for life. So your motto is from birthday great, legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt: “Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich”.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Wednesday is fabulous for business, social and educational activities when Mercury and Jupiter link up in Scorpio.

But your usual routine is likely to get shaken and stirred this week, especially at work. And a health issue could come to a head and demand to be addressed. If you find yourself feeling unsettled and frazzled then meditation or yoga will help calm you down.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Your attention span will be tested, when a project demands that you concentrate for more than 60 seconds. If you focus your mind and deepen your thinking, then you’ll get the job done. The Mercury/ Jupiter connection increases your natural sparkle and optimism. So aim to be generous rather than garrulous. As writer George Eliot said: “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together”.

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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Monday is marvellous for powering through projects and ticking the to-do list. But unpredictable Uranus stirs up your career and home zones on Thursday.

So prepare for work worries, domestic dramas or family fiascos. Explain to loved ones that you need plenty of personal space, and make sure you pace yourself.

Your dry sense of humour will see you through!

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

It’s time to create your preferred future and follow your destiny. And don’t be dismayed by temporary setbacks and stressful delays! The universe is testing your determination to stick to your desired course and keep the dream alive.

Draw inspiration from birthday great Oscar Wilde: “We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars”.

Be careful what you say (in person and online) on Thursday.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

An extra professional approach will take you far on Monday. Then Thursday night’s New Moon lights up your lust zone so, if you’re attached, you can look forward to a racy rendezvous with your sweetheart. Mercury and Jupiter activate your travel zone, so some flirtatious communication with a sexy foreigner (in person or online) is likely for some singles.

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Looking for new dinner ideas that suit the warmer months? We’ve got you covered with a delicious recipe that the whole family will love!

As we creep closer to summer and the days and nights heat up, we tend to start craving fresh and light meals.

This week we’ve teamed up with Jalna and the Dietitians Association of Australia to bring you this recipe for chargrilled salmon with soba noodle slaw and wasabi mayo, the perfect option for those warm spring nights.

Packed full of vegetables and healthy Omega 3 fats, this delicious meal can be prepared in just over 30 minutes for a quick, easy dish that the whole family will love.

Ingredients • 180g dried soba noodles • 2 cups finely shredded wombok or savoy cabbage • 1 carrot, finely shredded • 2 spring onions, finely shredded • ¼ cup mint leaves, finely shredded • 2 tbs olive oil • 2 tsp soy sauce • 2 x 200g salmon fillets • Olive oil spray

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Method 1. Cook noodles in a medium pan of boiling water for 2 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Combine the noodles, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and mint in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and soy and toss gently to mix.

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2. Preheat a barbecue grill or char-grill pan. Spray the salmon with oil spray and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook the salmon 2-3 minutes each side (depending on thickness) until almost cooked through. Remove from heat.

3. To make the mayo, combine the Jalna, wasabi paste, ginger, honey and lemon rind in a bowl. Thin with a little lemon juice if you like.

4. Divide the noodle salad between serving plates. Top with a piece of salmon and drizzle over the mayo.

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Drowning in debt: How to escape a common trap Getting out of the cycle of debt is something many of us face in our lives, and it can be tough...

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Over the years I have come across many clients who are drowning in debt and seem to be caught in a hole from which they can’t escape.

A significant portion of their income is funding debt repayments, cash flow becomes tight and any unexpected expenses present the potential for further shortfalls resulting in even more debt. It is a horrible position to be in and, for many, they see no way out. In order to end this cycle, the first step we take is to identify how we got here in the first place.

Was it the result of continual overspending? Was it a one-off event or just not allowing for the unexpected costs that are inevitable in life?

One-off events, such as a period of unemployment or medical situation, unfortunately can lead to debt. For clients in this situation, at least there are no systemic issues that need to be amended.

In cases like this we normally focus on a strategy to clear the debt. This revolves around establishing a time frame, minimising interest payments and identifying funds that can be directed to the clearing the debt.

Once complete, we establish a safety net to prevent this happening again in the future.

Continually overspending is unfortunately all too common. Before we address the issue of the debt, we need to correct

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OnePointHealth will be providing free Diabetic Foot Screenings throughout National Diabetes Week 2017.

Please help us raise the profile of foot health and diabetes during National Diabetes Week 2017.

Two million Australians are at high risk of type 2 diabetes and there are approximately 280 new diabetes cases in Australia every day.

Diabetes is also the world’s fastest growing chronic disease.

Feet health and Diabetes – why is it important?

It is suggested that up to 85 per cent of diabetic foot complications can be prevented through education and awareness.

Amputation of one limb increases the risk of loss of the second limb and is associated with a 50 per cent five-year mortality.

Consider some of these statistics and facts: • Every week, 85 Australians lose toes, feet or even their legs because of diabetes complications.

the underlying problem. First, we need to identify expenses; most people are not able to accurately account for where the money goes. Once we know what the expenses are we need to separate into discretionary and non-discretionary.

The aim is to reduce the discretionary expenses to a point where we are living within our means and then, ideally, in a position to reduce debt and get ahead.

This will involve prioritising what is most important to you and directing funds only at these things. In the event that the non-discretionary spending exceeds income, some structural changes will be required.

People that have overspent over a sustained period of time will need to change their habits significantly. This need not be painful, in many cases there is significant wasted spending that offers little or no improvement to lifestyle.

In the case that the clients are not regular over spenders, but live basically pay to pay, and have not prepared for the inevitable unexpected costs, the actions to get out are similar to above.

We need to reduce spending enough to allow for a bit of fat in the budget for when the fridge needs replacing or the car needs to be fixed.

Addressing how a client acquired the debt should allow us to shape habits to prevent it from happening again in the future.

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• Diabetes is also the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputation in Australia.

• Australia has the second highest rate of diabetes related amputations in the developed world.

• Up to 85 per cent of diabetic foot complications can be prevented through education and awareness.

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Let’s focus on safety as summer approaches Our swim safety column is back for the hotter months as we aim to make Penrith a No Drown Town in 2017-18!

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

I love the weather getting warmer, however last summer was just horrific in terms of drowning statistics.

From December 10 2016 to January 3 2017, 22 people died in drowning accidents in NSW alone – that’s nearly one person per day. The drownings did not discriminate, occurring across a range of ages, genders and locations including a 29-year-old rock fisherman at Malabar, a one-year-old girl in a backyard pool at Raby, a 14-month-old girl in a backyard pool at Port Stephens, a 16-year-old boy in a river at Dubbo, a twin girl and boy, aged 23 months, who were found in a backyard pool at Kellyville Ridge, a 25-year-old man in the Nepean River, a 14-year-old boy at Maroubra beach, a 64-year-old man at a Byron Bay beach, a two-yearold girl in a backyard pool at Macquarie Fields, an 83-year-old man at a backyard pool in Belrose and too many more to list individually here. Just last week little Lily Cross, 2, was pulled from the Hawkesbury River totally lifeless – the fact she survived was truly incredible.

It’s hard to read these statistics, and

even harder to imagine what the families of the victims are still going through.

How did this happen? In many cases, the water safety layers of protection were simply not in place – supervision, fencing the pool and shutting the gate, teaching children to swim from babies and being prepared for an emergency.

Swimming alone, intoxication and lack of awareness of river and ocean currents also played a part in many of the deaths.

Let’s work together over the coming months to take responsibility for the safety of ourselves and our families in every aquatic environment, and make our suburb a No Drown Town.

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Right around the world, different approaches to education have different results. So what’s the common thread?

Last week we investigated some of the differences between the Finnish School system and its Australian counterpart.

Specifically we noted three key areas of difference, no homework in Finland, no private or independent schools in Finland, and there is more respect for teachers in Finland than in Australia.

However, Asian countries provide a number of points of difference from Finland.

Homework is very much on the agenda in Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea Taiwan, and Japan (the five top ranked countries) and these are also the countries where after school tuition centres flourish.

Korea and Japan also pay higher salaries for teachers than Australia but the difference is insignificant.

All the top five nations boast a robust private school education system; very similar to Australia, Finland is the one school that doesn’t.

China, our largest trading partner out performs Australia in mathematics and

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STEM courses will supply 70 per cent on the new jobs in the next 10 years.

(Chubb, 2014) Successive prime ministers and successive education ministers at State and Federal levels have promised to raise Australia’s falling educational standards while all the time our educational standards are in decline.

Coaching may be the x-factor that is propelling many Asian countries to the top of the tables in educational excellence.

Many years ago I coached a boy (Pat) from John Therry High in Campbelltown.

He started coaching in Year 10 5.2 mathematics, his intention was to study extension 1 mathematics for the HSC. By a special arrangement with the head teacher mathematics, Pat sat the 10.3 yearly mathematics and studied ext 1 mathematics for the HSC, finishing in the top 10 per cent in the state.

Every student has the ability to emulate Pat’s success; it just requires the right coaching.

Maybe this is the secret of Singapore and its Asian cohorts who continually excel in the world rankings of secondary education.

Next week we will investigate the world rankings in overall education.

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The HSC exams are just around the corner, but is there a bigger test we will all face one day?

Thousands of Year 12 students are about to sit their HSC examinations.

13 years of schooling coming to an end in several weeks of tough exams.

Once the exams finish, there is then weeks of anxious wait as examiners pour over answers and assess major projects.

Will a student’s results be good enough to gain entry into the career or course of their choice, or, if the student falls short, will it end in disappointment?

Some people think this is how God will examine our lives at the end, making a decision whether we pass or fail. Is this what happens?

Consider what the Apostle Paul says in the Bible’s book of Romans, “Everyone has sinned and is far away from God’s saving presence”.

In other words, none of us has reached God’s standard; we all fall short. Where does this leave us? Like a Year 12 student who misses out? Or is there another hope?

See what Romans also says, “Everyone has sinned and is far away from God’s saving presence. But by the free gift of

God’s grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free”.

What great news!

The Bible is saying that Jesus has sat the exam for us and he has been found to be perfect. Where we have fallen short, Jesus has passed and the success of that pass is made available to anyone who would look to Jesus and commit their life to him.

You do not have to fear or be uncertain about what will happen at the last examination, because in every sense, Jesus is the answer!

And to all the HSC students out there – all the best as you sit your exams!

See you next week.

Nicole McMillan

pets Practive owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

Paralysis ticks are a big problem with dogs, and we’re heading in to the danger season as summer approaches...

Paralysis ticks are very active in spring and summer.

Although they are not found in the Penrith region, they are in neighbouring areas like the Blue Mountains and the eastern coast of Australia.

We still see cases of tick paralysis in our area when people travel with their pets to these areas. Unfortunately, ticks can also be transported into the area.

For example, on camping gear or turf deliveries.

The paralysis tick can be found in grass, trees and on native animals. The tick attaches to pets and feeds on blood.

The tick produces a toxin that is introduced into the blood stream.

It can take days from the initial bite to produce clinical signs.

The toxin works by attaching to the junction between the nerves and muscle.

Initially your pet may seem quiet, have a reduced appetite, appear weak and have a change in voice.

The signs will progress to vomiting,

panting and wobbly hind legs, then progress further to respiratory distress and complete paralysis. The toxin prevents normal swallowing function, affects the heart and the muscles that control breathing.

How is tick paralysis diagnosed?

Normally the combination of clinical signs and recent travel to a tick area is suggestive of paralysis. The presence of a tick on the animal with typical signs can confirm the diagnosis. Sometimes it can be hard to find the tick, a thorough tick search is vital to diagnosis. Sometimes the tick has already dropped off the pet, but the site of attachment has a typical appearance of a circular scab with a deep centre and is termed a tick crater. Removal of the tick as soon as possible prevents further toxin transfer.

How is it treated? Tick antiserum is administered to bind the toxin in the blood stream. There is no way of neutralising the toxin that has already bound to the neuromuscular junctions.

The patient must be supported until the body removes the bound toxin. This can take days and patients will often appear worse before they improve. Complications include aspiration pneumonia, respiratory failure and heart attack.

Some animals will die despite treatment even after apparent recovery.

For more details call us on 4731 3055.

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A career as a Correctional Officer with The GEO Group Australia Seeking a career where you can make a real difference to the lives of a diverse group of individuals and the community? This could be the career change you’ve been waiting for.

The GEO Group Australia is currently recruiting for people interested in a career as a Correctional Officer to join their team of professionals at the Parklea Correctional Centre in Western Sydney. No experience is required and intensive training will be provided.

A career in correctional services is a very rewarding career which enables Correctional Officers to contribute to the safe, secure and humane management of inmates and reducing reoffending behaviour. With The GEO Group, you will be part of a professional team who are trained and committed to achieve our objectives in delivering “Better Corrections, Safer Communities” through an innovative approach to partner, lead, deliver, measure and respond in all aspects of correctional services.

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ubaru Australia is continuing its commitment to removing barriers for customers by offering a mobile test drive program.

Subaru dealerships in the Sydney metro area will soon offer customers the opportunity to ‘do’ a test drive where it suits them best.

This flexibility allows potential customers to trial a Subaru Impreza or XV from work, home, or wherever they may be.

“The ‘Test Drive at Yours’ program is a natural extension of our Subaru ‘do’ pop-up stores in shopping centre locations,” Subaru Australia Managing Director, Colin Christie said.

“It is yet another way Subaru has enabled our commitment to bringing the brand and its vehicles to our customers and remove obstacles in the path to purchase.

“We are aware that our customers lead busy lives and value convenience, so our Subaru ‘do’ philosophy aims to enable this whenever possible.”

The ‘Test Drive at Yours’ program provides customers an opportunity to test drive a Subaru in their everyday environment and develop an understanding of how the vehicle would integrate into their lives, with the added bonus of not having to schedule extra time in their day to visit a dealership.

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Kelly caps off big year NATHAN TAYLOR

ecently re-signed star midfielder Josh Kelly has capped off an outstanding season, taking home the Kevin Sheedy Medal as the GWS Giants 2017 Club Champion.

Following his first All Australian selection last month, the 22-year-old earned the Giants’ highest individual honour in just his fourth season.

Kelly led the count after Round 12 and never relinquished the lead, finishing with a club-record 198 votes.

The youngster scored votes in every game he played with the highlight coming in Round 22 when he polled 16 votes – the maximum possible under the voting system.

Kelly finished 26 points ahead of co-captain and 2012 winner Callan Ward while fellow co-captain Phil Davies, Dylan Shiel and Tom Scully rounded out the top five.

GWS Giants head coach Leon Cameron acknowledged Kelly’s historic season.

“Josh should be immensely proud of the season he has just put together and this honour is well-deserved,” he said.

“There’s no doubt Josh took his game to a new level this year, playing a variety of roles and playing with a high level of consistency.

“He was part of our leadership group for the first time this year and everyone at the Giants admires his dedication to the club and playing group.

“I congratulate Josh on everything he’s

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achieved this season and look forward to him continuing to grow in the coming years.”

Along with the Club Champion award, Kelly also took out the Members and Fans Most Valuable Player.

Other award winners included Tim Taranto who won the club’s Rising Star Award while fellow draftee Isaac Cumming was rewarded for a consistent NEAFL season with the Development Award.

Veteran ruckman Shane Mumford was awarded the Giants Standards Defensive Award for the second successive season while fellow ruckman Dawson Simpson was awarded the Coaches Award.

It was a three-way tie for the club’s Leading Goal Kicker with Jeremy Cameron awarded the honour for a sixth straight season. Cameron was joined on 45 goals by Toby Greene and Jonathon Patton.

Greene also took home the Mark of the Year for his high-flying effort in Round 1 versus Adelaide while Stephen Coniglio’s superb snap from the pocket against Melbourne was rewarded with the Goal of the Year.

Former Giant Tom Downie, who retired in May to deal with mental health issues, was awarded the club’s Community Award for his dedication and effort in helping others since stepping away from football.

The Kevin Sheedy Medal is voted by coach Leon Cameron as well as his assistant coaches Amon Buchanan, Lenny Hayes and Mark McVeigh.

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Dream comes true as Walker makes stellar debut in NHL NATHAN TAYLOR

e’s spent considerable time in Penrith over the years training kids from his junior club, now Nathan Walker is the talk of the international sporting world after he became the first Australian ever to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) last weekend.

Not only did Walker make history during Washington’s 6-1 win over Montreal, but he also scored a goal in the match with 1:55 left in the second period.

The 23-year-old’s debut has certainly been a long time coming after he became the first Aussie to be drafted into the NHL way back in 2014.

With his family in the stands, Walker couldn’t contain his excitement.

“I’m just happy to be out there playing hockey, especially with these guys out here, it’s a dream come true,” he said.

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Australian professional golfer Adam Blyth in action NATHAN TAYLOR

ocal residents are being offered the chance to see golf at its best and all for free when the 2017 NSW Open Championship comes to town.

Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club in Luddenham will host the four-day event from November 16 to 19, with locals encouraged to register online to receive a free four-day pass to the event.

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lovers and sport enthusiasts to get up close and personal with their sporting heroes, with some of Australia’s best players set to hit the green.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said Council is proud to bring yet another major sporting event to Penrith.

“I encourage all sports fanatics, golf lovers and families looking for something fun to do, to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.

To score your free four-day event pass, register online at visitpenrith.com.au.

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Nathan Walker makes his NHL debut Walker at Penrith Ice Palace, where he said he was determined to make the NHL despite the tough competition.

“It’s pretty tough to make that step up [to the NHL], there’s so many factors that come into play but you’ve got to have the right mindset, play well and hopefully one day you’ll get the call up,” he said.

Get your sports fix on ‘The Week’ Don’t miss the Weekender’s Nathan Taylor talking sport on ‘The Week’ from 8am every Saturday on Vintage FM 87.8.

You can also download ‘The Week’ as a podcast at www.westernweekender.com. au or on iTunes.

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She is a nice girl that prefers to stick to herself in the shelter environment and will need a caring family to give her time to settle into her new home.

Bully came to the Shelter in August but no one has come to collect him. He is a sweet and very happy boy that loves to spend time with the volunteers.

He has been out with other dogs and seems ok but we always suggest you bring your dog in for a meet and greet before Adoption.

Missy came into the shelter a few weeks ago and was collected by her owners but this time they haven’t come which leaves her looking for a new Forever Home at the age of 10. Missy loves treats and will sit nicely when asked, she is a happy dog that is willing to please.

At just 12 months of age this boy has so much energy, love and companionship to offer his new family. He is a very bouncy, happy dog that likes treats and will sit when asked, he hasn’t been tested with other dogs but please bring your dog for a meet and greet if you are interested in Adoption.

Gorgeous Tommy has personality a plenty, he is so friendly and very sweet. He LOVES treats more so than any greyhound i’ve met before.

He is so full of life and even though he has lived 6 years he still has many more years left to give his new family. Please come and meet Tommy, he’s worth it!

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Stellar season earns RCG Merv Cartwright Medal NATHAN TAYLOR

e was relegated to the bench midway through the year but that only inspired Penrith Panthers forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard to strive for greater things.

Last week all that hard work and determination paid off when the 24-year-old was named Penrith’s Player of the Year.

Not only did Campbell-Gillard take out the prestigious Merv Cartwright Medal last Wednesday evening but the following morning he was also named in the Australian Kangaroos side for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. The Dally M Interchange Player of the Year, who played every game for the Panthers this season, was lost for words receiving Penrith’s highest honour.

“I’m a bit speechless to be honest,” Campbell-Gillard said.

“We have a simple motto here – ‘when you carry the ball, you carry the team’ – and I really took that on board this season.

“I’m honoured to receive this award, it’s very humbling.”

Other big winners on the night included Dylan Edwards and Corey HarawiraNaera, who jointly took home the Ben

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Alexander Rookie of the Year award. The NRL’s leading pointscorer for the season, 19-year-old halfback Nathan Cleary was awarded the Members Player of the Year award while backrower Isaah Yeo took out the John Farragher Award for Courage and Determination.

Kiwi international Dallin WateneZelezniak won Panthers Try of the Year for his acrobatic try scoring effort during Penrith’s win over the Tigers in Round 22.

For the second straight year popular Panther Trent Merrin took home a major award, winning Club Person of the Year for his tireless work and attitude away from the field.

“I’m shocked... This award could have went to absolutely anyone at the club,” Merrin said.

“It’s a very special club this one, it’s very close to my heart.”

Fresh from an outstanding season in the Holden Cup, first grade hooker in waiting Wayde Egan won NYC Player of the Year while fellow dummy half Mitch Rein was named ISP Player of the Year after a stellar season which resulted in a Premiership.

Meanwhile, the Panthers used the night to announce the re-signing of coach Anthony Griffin until at least the end of the 2020 NRL season.

2017 Merv Cartwright Medal winner Reagan Campbell-Gillard

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Highest honours Mansour back in green and gold as World Cup looms NATHAN TAYLOR

enrith Panthers star Josh Mansour was at the obstetrician with his heavily pregnant wife when he got the news of his return to the international arena.

In November last year, Mansour injured his ACL while training with the Kangaroos in England during the Four Nations.

Nearly 12 months later – with a baby well and truly on the way – Mansour was rewarded for his hard work and dedication by being selected to represent Australia at the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Darius Boyd’s withdrawal from the side through injury paved the way for Mansour’s well-deserved Kangaroos recall.

“It’s been a crazy, crazy day – I’m not going to lie,” Mansour said after his selection.

“I was actually at the obstetrician with my wife before this and then got the call.

“I can’t wipe the smile off my face. I’m very excited and grateful to be back in the squad.”

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Josh Mansour. Photo: NRL Photos With Mansour’s wife Daniella due to give birth to their first child in three weeks, the powerful winger is in severe doubt to play in Australia’s second match against France on November 3.

“My wife has sacrificed a lot throughout my football career, I think I’m going to have to be there for her,” Mansour said.

“She’s really supported me these last 12 months, she’s been amazing and I’m very lucky to have her by my side.”

Also getting a late call up to Mal Meninga’s Kangaroos squad is 2017 Merv Cartwright Medallist Reagan CampbellGillard.

The form Panthers prop was selected following the shock withdrawal of Sharks star Andrew Fifita, who defected to Tonga for the World Cup. Campbell-Gillard was a shock omission from the initial Kangaroos team announced last week despite an outstanding season that saw him play Finals footy for the first time.

“Andrew called me and said he was passionate about playing for Tonga and I respect and support that decision,” Meninga said.

Also representing Penrith at this month’s World Cup is Dean Whare and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, who were once again selected for New Zealand.

Panthers forward Viliame Kikau will represent Fiji while utility Sione Katoa will play for Tonga and young five-eighth Jarome Luai will run out for Samoa.

Panthers reserve grade fullback Mason Cerruto will represent Italy.

Penrith hooker Peter Wallace will no longer play for Scotland due to injury

The Matt Moylan saga at Penrith appears to have been put to bed for now with the star five-eighth set to remain at the club.

It’s understood rival clubs interested in his signature, headed by Cronulla, were told last Friday that Moylan would be seeing out his long-term contract at the Panthers.

It followed speculation a swap deal was being prepared that would have seen Moylan join the Sharks and Penrith secure the services of James Maloney.

However, it appears Penrith will aim to work through Moylan’s highly publicised issues with the club and coach Anthony Griffin.

Moylan is unlikely to be captain next year, with the 26-year-old to focus on playing his best football rather than leading the playing group.

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Panthers mourn loss of former Director A funeral service will be held today for former Panthers Director Geoff James, who passed away last week.

“As a Panthers Director from 1985 through to 2002, Geoff was a dedicated and loyal member of the Panthers family,” said Panthers Chairman, Dave O’Neill.

“His involvement with Panthers did not cease with his Board tenure with his interest and passion for the club continuing well into his final years.”

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Individual focus is key, says Jess Story continued from » p. 64 “A couple of my friends made massive mistakes and it was heartbreaking to see them cross the line and be upset with their race. At the same time when I see someone do an amazing run and they beat me, I’m happy for them.”

While winning is her main goal every time she hits the water, Fox said paddling is a lot different to a sport like tennis where you have to go head to head and beat the player in front of you.

“It’s probably harder for tennis players to have good friendships because you’ve got to destroy the other person to move to the next round,” she said.

“For us paddlers, we are by ourselves on the river – it’s not a head to head race. It’s business on the start line but there’s always a handshake, a hug and a high five at the finish.”

Before she went away, Fox made plenty of new friends while filming Channel Seven’s new reality cooking series ‘Hell’s Kitchen Australia’.

Even though she failed to win, Fox raved about the unique experience despite a tough filming schedule.

“The first week was super hard because I wasn’t used to the filming hours which sometimes were 8am until midnight,” she said.

“Marco Pierre White was really intense but it was awesome to work with him and the other celebrities.”

FOOTBALL

Kicking early goals Wanderers off to convincing start with victory over Perth NATHAN TAYLOR

nterim Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Hayden Foxe achieved a feat former coach Tony Popovic wasn’t able to do in five years – win the opening match of the season.

The Wanderers got their 2017/18 A-League campaign off to winning start with a 2-1 victory over Perth Glory at Spotless Stadium last Sunday night.

Two late first half goals from Spanish marquee Oriol Riera and Japanese midfielder Jumpei Kusukami were enough to hand the home side all three points despite Perth pulling one back after a Brendan Hamill own goal.

It was the first time the Wanderers had won a Round 1 fixture in the A-League. It came after a tumultuous week in which foundation coach Tony Popovic departed the club to pursue an opportunity in Turkey.

Despite a late scare from Perth, Foxe labelled the win an “excellent performance”.

“In particular the first 65-70 minutes, I thought were outstanding,” he said.

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Western Sydney got their season off to a winning start. Photo: Steve Christo “We played with so much energy and fluency – it was a real Wanderers performance.”

Despite a change in coach seven days out from the start of the season, Foxe

said he didn’t have to change a thing leading up to the match.

“We just prepared the same way. The same messages were put across as we have the last 15 weeks,” he said.

“People were asking how the players were going to cope, how the club was going to cope. When you have a foundation at a club that’s built with the purpose it has been, anything that comes their way in terms of a negative, they turn into a positive.”

With the club currently sorting through applicants for the vacant head coaching position, Foxe wouldn’t elaborate on whether he wanted the position on a permanent basis.

“My job as caretaker coach is to make sure the football side is running how it has been running the last 15 weeks,” he said.

“It’s to make sure that the players know their roles on the pitch and everyone is doing their jobs. That’s my role at the moment.”

The Wanderers will look for back to back wins when they return to Spotless Stadium this Saturday afternoon to battle the Central Coast Mariners.

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CRICKET: Penrith have held on for a draw, securing their first points of the season during Round 2 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition.

Playing in a Two Day Match against Parramatta at Old Kings Oval, Penrith returned to the crease on Day 2 chasing the home side’s huge total of 398. Parramatta weren’t able to dismiss Penrith after 101 overs, with the visitors hanging on by the skin of their teeth at 9/345. Best with the bat for Penrith was Brent Williams who scored 119. Penrith will return to Howell Oval this Saturday to take on Bankstown from 10.30am.

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CRICKET: Local kids can expect to get a blast out of cricket this summer with Cricket Australia’s exciting junior sports program, Milo T20 Blast, commencing across Penrith this weekend. The T20 Blast bridges the gap between in2CRICKET and junior club cricket. The program introduces kids (aged seven to 12) to the sport through a super fun, social and safe cricket program. The eightweek program is much shorter than traditional cricket, with a maximum of 90 minutes playing time each week on a weeknight. All the equipment is supplied and the games take place at the same venue, with all participants receiving a bonus player pack. The Penrith T20 Blast begins this Saturday, October 14 at Howell Oval while the Glenmore Park T20 Blast commences on Wednesday,

GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks have recorded their biggest defeat of the year, thrashed by the Sydney Uni Lions 53-14 in Round 5 of the Gridiron NSW Division 1 competition.

Meanwhile, Nepean’s Colts team were also belted by Sydney Uni 56-0.

Both teams will look to bounce back when they face the Newcastle Kings (Division 1) and Central West Giants (Colts) in Round 6 this weekend.

BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade side lost both games to Cronulla in Round 4 of the NSW State Baseball League. In the mid-week game last Wednesday, Penrith went down in a high-scoring affair 12-6, while last Sunday they were hammered 15-1. Penrith, who currently sit in last position, will take on Macarthur in Round 5.

GOLF: Leonay Golf Club’s Encourage Shield team won their opening match of the season 4-2 against Wentworth Falls. Coby Carruthers, Ben Crilley and Eric Summers all had wins, while Kyle Homan and Jed Drew both had halves. Meanwhile, Leonay’s Gibson Shield Pennant team won their Semi Final against Bexley 2-1 and will now play in this Sunday’s Grand Final.

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Fox’s happy homecoming fter six gruelling months competing in Europe, two-time Olympic medallist Jessica Fox is finally able to sleep in her own bed.

The popular local returned to her Leonay home on Sunday following a whirlwind tour overseas that saw her collect an array of medals including K1 gold at the 2017 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in France.

While not everything went the world champion’s way during the European paddling season, Fox continued to make Penrith proud on the international stage by not only competing at a high level but also staying true to herself.

Speaking on Tuesday morning at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Fox opened up about the importance of sportsmanship and why paddling is very different to many other competitive sports.

The 23-year-old said while she’s determined to win every event she competes in, she also wants her competitors to succeed too.

“I don’t want them to stuff up or miss a gate, I just want them to be a little bit slower than me,” Fox said.

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