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“Game changer” for busy intersection EXCLUSIVE: M4 overpass at The Northern Road to be demolished in biggest ever local road project DALE DRINKWATER

he M4 overpass at The Northern Road will be demolished to make way for the construction of a brand new 10 lane bridge. It’s the single biggest road infrastructure project that’s ever happened in Penrith, according to Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres, and it’s going to increase traffic flow for years to come. “This is a game changer for traffic movements on and off the M4 at Penrith,” he told the Weekender. Currently, the overpass has just five north-south lanes, plus two turning lanes, and its eastern M4 off-ramp is just 350 metres long. The new design will widen the deck of the bridge to increase the number of north-south lanes to include three lanes, a bus lane and two right-hand turning lanes in each direction. The design will be based around one central intersection, which means only one set of lights, potentially halving the time commuters sit at its lights. Both M4 off-ramps will be increased in length to over a kilometre and will comprise of six lanes, holding more cars to

reduce queuing on the motorway, which has become a significant issue. Turning onto the M4 city-bound, there will be no lights to stop traffic and cause lengthy morning peak-hour queues, which will be made safer with a long merge lane. “All of these things add capacity. If you’ve got a bigger ramp here you take pressure off other intersections,” Mr Ayres said. “This is about massively enhancing the capacity to get on and off the M4 for residents right across the Penrith region.” Demolition and construction will begin from mid next year, to give the NSW and Federal Governments a clean canvas to shift the bridge slightly east, which will realign it with the rest of the road. The overpass upgrade is part of The Northern Road upgrade between Glenmore Parkway and South Penrith, and is Penrith’s share in the government’s $3.6 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan. Mr Ayres said Mulgoa Road has not been forgotten about, and will still receive its $100 million for works at its M4 interchange. You can provide feedback at www.rms. nsw.gov.au/wsip until November 4.

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Troy Dodds he path to home ownership is more difficult than ever, and ordering smashed avocados at local cafes isn’t totally to blame, but Bernard Salt’s column in The Australian did have a point and some truth. His controversial piece earlier this month, which has attracted major criticism from all corners, suggested that if young wannabe home owners stopped brunching on $22 smashed avocados at trendy cafes, they could improve their home ownership chances. Truth is that figures suggest that even with strong savings plans, home ownership is close to impossible without help from parents or other sources. Let me get this point out of the way first – I do truly believe it is harder for young people to buy a home today than it was for their parents 30 or 40 years ago. But Salt’s point was that youngsters often don’t help their cause when they’re spotted spending money on what most would deem frivolous things. So many ‘millennials’ bemoan the current state of the housing market, yet most will have the latest iPhone or Samsung phone, which can cost upwards of $1000. And did you know that you can get emails, play Candy Crush and post photos of your cafe meals on Instagram using a phone that is more than half the cost of an iPhone? Eating out is seen as the norm, not an occasional treat. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners – the cafe and restaurant market, including here in Penrith, is booming. Holidays to Europe, the US, Fiji or Bali are regular occurrences, not once-in-alifetime experiences.

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“It wasn’t so much about smashed avocados for $22 as much as it was about what they represented”

And then there’s the little things – our parents wouldn’t have dreamed of paying $4 for a bottle of something that comes out of the tap, or $5 for a coffee five times a week. The blame is not totally on young people’s spending habits but it does play a role in the overall debate. When our parents were saving to buy a house, times and life may have been simpler, but their thinking was also very different. ‘Millennials’ do indeed have a “want it now” attitude, which is not always such a bad thing. There is nothing wrong with enthusiasm and confidence. But that attitude needs to be matched by some reality. And the reality is that you do need to cut down on spending to make home ownership dreams come true. That could mean no Foxtel, no annual holidays and no cafe breakfasts.

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It really all comes down to what you prioritise. And that was, at the end of the day, Bernard Salt’s point in The Australian. It wasn’t so much about smashed avocados for $22 as much as it was about what they represented. Difficult as it may be to buy a home in Sydney at the moment, Salt’s opinion that young people are doing themselves no favours by wasting money has some merit. You only have to go out on a weekend and take a look around the local shopping centre to see where plenty of discretionary income is being spent. Individual circumstances will always play a part, but those who want to purchase a home but are struggling to do so need to ask themselves some hard questions. A millionaire, after all, is made $10 at a time. Consider this – a $600,000 home in Penrith technically requires a deposit of $120,000 (20 per cent). But in truth, you can find lenders who would accept a five per cent deposit ($30,000). It may not be the recommended path, but it is a way in. $30,000 isn’t church change, but it is a goal that can be chipped away at one dollar at a time. There is without doubt people who would find it impossible to buy a home based on their current situation. But there’s likely to be just as many people who could actually achieve their goal but would rather whinge and moan instead. Sometimes, that can be a lot easier than simply facing up to some home truths.

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ember for Penrith Stuart Ayres has rejected claims the community had not been properly consulted over a proposal to house an extra 640 maximum security inmates at Emu Plains Correctional Facility. â€œOur Government has taken a consultative approach, it has provided a plan, itâ€™s provided a review of environmental factors â€“ that is upfront engagement with the community,â€? he told the Weekender on Monday. The response comes after a visit to Emu Plains by Shadow Minister for Corrective Services, Guy Zangari, who outlined a number of concerns with the Governmentâ€™s proposal to construct a â€˜rapid buildâ€™ prison. Along with Penrith Councillor Karen McKeown and Member for Londonderry Prue Car, Mr Zangari highlighted issues such as the site being on a floodplain, staff training, the style of the rapid-build prison and the Governmentâ€™s overall management of the prison system. But Mr Ayres said if the community really doesnâ€™t want it, they will have the chance to respond to the Review of Environmental Factors when it is released (REF) later this year.

â€œThat includes everything from visitation, to flooding, the appropriateness of the size of the facility, if itâ€™s going to impact on local residents,â€? he said. Cr McKeown said she is concerned a maximum security prison will bring â€œunsavoury peopleâ€? to the area, but Mr Ayres disagreed. â€œI think the operation of a new prison at Emu Plains is not going to significantly change the flow of people in and out of that facility,â€? he said. â€œI do think that is a little bit of scaremongering.â€? With plans to install infrared cameras to monitor prisoners in the new dormitorystyle Emu Plains prison, Mr Zangari questioned its security. â€œAs we speak, we have two prisoners on the run... What confidence does the local community have that this will be a facility that will keep them in there?â€? he asked. â€œOnce again, this is just another pipe dream from a government that has lost its way when it comes to managing corrections, and theyâ€™re scrambling.â€? Ahead of the completion of the REF, the community can provide feedback to the Department of Justice on 1800 875 345 or email newprisons@justice.nsw.gov.au. Scaremongering or legitimate concern? Tweet us @wwpenrith.

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smelly waste facility on Elizabeth Drive in Kemps Creek is on the radar of Penrith Councillor Mark Davies and Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies. A report was brought to Council at the request of Cr Davies, who wanted to know what the SUEZ (formerly SITA) waste treatment facility and landfill site is doing to reduce the odour for residents in Luddenham, Kemps Creek, St Clair and Erskine Park. With measures already taken by the facility, complaints regarding the odour

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reduced from 403 in 2013, to 46 during the same eight month period in 2016. However, in a meeting on Monday night, Cr Davies expressed disappointment in the report. “I have a lot of questions, and as a detailed report this is light on,” he said. “What were the conditions in approving this? My recollection was that it was supposed to be totally covered. Only a certain per cent is, so how does that relate to the original consent?” The report will come back to a briefing so Councillors can discuss the issue in depth, ahead of Council coming to their contract renewal stage with SUEZ.

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How to back a sure thing this Cup day EXCLUSIVE: Penrith locals have a whopping $81 MILLION owed to them in lost superannuation DALE DRINKWATER

uick to claim their winnings from the Melbourne Cup, Penrith locals have proven very slow to claim their share of $81 million in lost superannuation. In the Penrith Local Government Area alone, there is a whopping $81,173,424 million in lost superannuation across just 4,673 people. That’s an average of $17,000 each, yet it’s sitting there unclaimed. In the forlorn hope to get some cash back, 3.2 million committed punters across NSW bet on last year’s Melbourne Cup race through Tabcorp alone, spending $54 million. But why aren’t we as committed to retrieving money that’s already ours? While Melbourne Cup winnings are so exciting, Alex McKenzie from Penrith’s Future Financial Services can’t understand why people aren’t as excited to find their lost money. “If someone has a $100 win on Melbourne Cup day they will be extremely happy, but if someone has $100 in lost superannuation they wouldn’t be as excited,” he told the Weekender.

Mr McKenzie said while super is there for your retirement, it’s still real money, and it should get the respect it deserves. “Although you can’t access your super until you’re over 65 it’s still your money, if you had $2,000 anywhere else you wouldn’t lose it,” he said. “Some of the accounts that are missing are significant numbers, such as $10 to $30,000, or even more in some cases.” Some of the accounts are people’s second or third superannuation accounts that have been forgotten about, which can be tracked through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The free search locates funds that are now with the ATO as well as accounts with other superannuation providers. Mr McKenzie said of the 43 per cent of Australians who have at least two superannuation accounts, most have no strategic reason why. In this circumstance, consolidating your super accounts is recommended, to save money on fees and to manage your account easier, so it feels more like real money. If you would like to find out if you have any lost superannuation, visit www.ato. gov.au/forms/searching-for-lost-super. It can be achieved both online and via post.

Lost superannuation in Penrith by postcode: 2745 – $11,511,518.01 2747 – $15,778,334.35

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2748 – $1,045,387.53 2749 – $6,733,293.83 2750 – $22,359,274.77 2759 – $12,728,818.00 2760 – $11,016,800.59

Alex McKenzie from Future Financial Services urges locals to recover their share in $81 million of lost superannuation. Photo: Megan Dunn

ENROL YOUR CHILD IN 2017 Penrith City Council Children’s Services will hold enrolment days for new families at each of its Child Care Centres.

These enrolment days are between Monday 10 October and Friday 28 October 2016. Please contact 4732 7840 for the date and time of your centre’s enrolment day.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Critical planning is underway by the Australian and State governments for new rail infrastructure. These plans will shape our future. Penrith Council is making a submission in support of a north/south rail link (option 6), which will unlock 60,000 new local jobs. And we need you to do the same. Submissions close this Friday, 28 October, so this is your last chance to have your say and demand the rail infrastructure

Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

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clubs, education institutions and associations who wish to establish a presence in Jordan Springs from Winter 2017. The new Village and Northern Road Ovals provide vibrant, ﬂexible recreation spaces that will support a range of sport

local community. The facilities have been constructed in two locations: s Northern Road Oval – Cnr Greenwood Parkway –

Swan Lake to the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday, 5 November with their outdoor performance

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Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from sporting

and recreation activities and encourage participation by the

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Sporting Clubs – Jordan Springs

Ballet Under the Stars.

Discovery Way, Jordan Springs Northern Road Oval provides the space to accommodate: one x mod rectangular ﬁeld (approximately 92m x 58m)

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The Village Oval provides the space to accommodate:

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two x senior rectangular ﬁelds, or one x oval ﬁeld,

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80 car spaces.

NSW Grandparents Day celebrates the contributions grandparents and older people make to their families and communities.

An information evening will be held on 25 October 2016 at 5.30pm at Council’s Civic Centre. Interested organisations are invited to forward an Expression of Interest for consideration by

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Men’s Shed who will then teach children from Penrith

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race them on Grandparents Day!

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Team on 4732 7930. Please also contact this number to

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION

HAVE YOUR SAY about Councilâ€™s draft Community Engagement Strategy

Draft Development Control Plan for 164 Station Street, Penrith

To help inform the development of the next Community

of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

Strategic Plan we have prepared a draft Community

1979 and Regulation 2000, notice is given of the

Engagement Strategy and are keen to hear your

public exhibition of a draft Development Control Plan

thoughts.

(DCP) applying to land at 164 Station Street, Penrith.

We are in a unique position to work closely with the

The draft DCP provides more detailed planning and

community to build a meaningful dialogue about the

design guidelines for the development of the site

aspirations, diverse stories and future of Penrith.

and proposes new controls for medium and high

Council is deeply committed to the belief that those

density residential development.

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affected by a decision have a right to be involved in

The draft DCP is available to view at the following

Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental

the decision making process. We aim to improve our

locations:

connection with the communities we serve and provide

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impact on living, working, playing, studying, using

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#OPELAND 3TREET 0ENRITH Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 5-storey residential ďŹ‚at building (16 x units) and associated works Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078 Closing Date: 11 November 2016

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services and doing business in the City.

207â€“209 Queen Street, St Marys

public inspection free of charge during Councilâ€™s

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(Mondayâ€“Friday: 8.30amâ€“4pm)

normal business hours at the Civic Centre,

available now on our website. You are invited to

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comment on the draft strategy up until Friday,

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25 November 2016. If you would like a copy

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NotiďŹ cation under Roads Act 1993

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Demolition of existing structures and construction

Public notice is hereby given that Council intends to

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

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The following Development Applications have been

inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to

received by Council:

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The above development determination/s may be

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Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. OfďŹ cers of Councilâ€™s

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Submissions in writing may be made to Council

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assist with your enquiries.

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The October 31, 1957 edition of The Nepean Times carries a front page story about a decision to form a greyhound racing club in Penrith. John McLeary was appointed Chairman of the new committee to work towards the foundation of the club.

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Big damage bill following house fires Investigations continue: Local fire crews kept busy as two separate properties go up in flames 8.18am by a neighbour,” the spokesperson told the Weekender. “Police have attempted to contact the residents but haven’t had much luck yet.” The fire was contained to the lounge room at the front of the house and is believed to have started from an electrical fault. Fire investigators carried out inspections on both properties.

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olice are continuing to investigate after a suspicious fire broke out at a Cambridge Gardens residence last weekend, with the house left completely gutted. At about 2am, emergency services received a call after reports of a house well alight in Downing Avenue. “A man and a woman were inside the home but were able to leave of their own accord,” a police spokesperson said. “There have been no other reports of injuries.” Crime scene personnel were unable to enter the building for some time as they had to wait for it to be deemed structurally sound. Emergency services also attended a residence on Poplar Street in North St Marys the day before (Friday, October 21) following reports a house was well alight. Fire and Rescue crews from St Marys and Ropes Crossing attended the scene and extinguished the fire. A spokesperson from Fire and Rescue at the scene said the residents weren’t home at the time. “The call was made to triple zero at

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he communities of Waterside and Cranebrook will be able to access a range of services closer to home, if Penrith Council approves a proposed development in the area. Council received an application for the mixed-use development earlier this month, that would bring a brand new Woolworths Caltex petrol station adjoined to a KFC restaurant to the area. The $4.35 million proposal, designed by architect Nik Mavrakis, was submitted by Double Bay-based TPG NSW Town Planning and Urban Design on behalf of the landowner. The plans include a second threestorey building with a two-storey medical centre and a separate pharmacy, next door to two food outlets, Subway and a possible Skinny’s Cafe, with a gym upstairs. A third three-storey building will be separated by a driveway, which will open for more commercial tenancies such as a “neighbourhood shop”. A spokesperson for the land owner was contacted for more details, but did not provide a response in time for print. However, Penrith Councillor Ross Fowler noted an increase of traffic in the area that the “interesting development proposal” may bring. “I have a number of concerns [regard-

The proposed new development ing] traffic treatment with what is a major intersection, but it doesn’t mean those concerns can’t be alleviated,” he told the Weekender. Cr Fowler suggested the intersection of Andrews Road and Laycock Street might need to be upgraded to safely handle an increase in traffic. “The intersection is one you have to be very careful at when turning right onto Andrews Road from Laycock Street,” he said. Andrews Road is a NSW Governmentowned road, so both entry and exit into the development has been designed on Laycock Street. “You would only be able to get traffic from one way because you wouldn’t be able to turn across traffic on Laycock Street,” Cr Fowler said. “If you want all those services, it has to be relatively easy to get to.”

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“It’s screwing over pensioners” Proposal to slug pensioners $250 a year more for their rates as part of deferral scheme DALE DRINKWATER

ensioners could be paying $250 a year more in their rates, if the State Government adopts a recommendation to replace a concession with a deferral scheme. The deferral scheme would mean that a current $250 yearly rate subsidy would eventually need to be paid back when the pensioner sells up or passes away. The change was suggested by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) who were appointed by the State Government to review the Local Government Rating System. While Penrith Council stated their position against the change in a submission to IPART, it struck a chord with Councillor Greg Davies. “It’s screwing over pensioners,” Cr Davies said. “When they sell the house and move because they are downsizing, they will have to repay the subsidy out of the sale of the property. Say over 10 years, they have to pay back $2,500 that the Government was previously subsidising.” The recommendation also suggested it should be charged interest at the State

Government’s 10 year borrowing rate plus an administrative fee. Cr Davies said the concession scheme helped people who have worked hard to get a house to stay in it, but a deferral scheme is nothing of the sort. “[The deferral scheme] is not a subsidy, it’s just a loan,” he said. “We are trying to cater for an ageing population, but we can’t afford to give $250 a year to pensioners? You’re kidding me aren’t you?” Council’s submission stated that a deferral scheme is very unlikely to be welcomed by pensioners as it will only defer their rates payments out of their estate. That and 33 other submissions to IPART’s recommendations came before a meeting, where Councillors claimed they didn’t have enough time to properly discuss it before submissions closed. Cr Davies said Council needs to be vocal. “If the Government says no one is complaining, they will adopt it,” he said. The Weekender asked NSW Minister for Ageing John Ajaka whether he supported the recommendation regarding pensioners but he remained tight-lipped. “The NSW Government will consider IPART’s final report when it is released later this year,” he said.

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A man has accused police of predatory behaviour while being sentenced for his latest offence. Dain Mark Carr unleashed a long-winded rant at Penrith Local Court last week, claiming police constantly throw charges at him, resulting in him forking out about $19,000 worth of fines over the past 10 years. The father-of-13, who fronted court charged with driving while subject to a fine default suspension, alleged he had endured years of harassment. “Me and the police don’t have any relationship,” he said. “I feel like giving up my licence so I don’t have to talk to the coppers again.” A clearly frustrated Mr Carr insisted he was on his way to pay the fine when he was caught, and argued it “wasn’t like” the offence involved drugs or he was nabbed drink driving. “Even if I accept that, you still drive when you’re not meant to,” Magistrate Anthony Spence said. He was convicted, fined $200 and disqualified from driving for three months.

Man was over the limit when rear-ended by another car

A drunk driver busted when another vehicle rear-ended his car has been ordered off the road for six months. Saji Sebastian fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with midrange PCA. The court heard the father-of-two had consumed three wines and was stationary when his car was hit from behind. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich acknowledged the unusual way he was detected, but said that was no excuse. “I accept the reason you came under notice was not your manner of driving... but of course you shouldn’t have been driving in any event,” he said. Mr Sebastian was convicted and fined $500.

Woman’s driving ban extended to 2022 after another incident

An Oxley Park mother has come frightfully close to being sent to the slammer after pleading guilty to yet another driving while disqualified charge. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich suggested Aquilina Martina Rodrigues get her “head around” the fact her driving days were over, or she would be spending an extended term away from her two young kids. “You’re standing there looking at the doors of jail,” he said. “It’s whether I push you through that door or give you one more chance.” He said the single mum, who has never held a full licence, had “every chance” to change her ways but had blatantly refused to comply with court orders over the years. “So you’ve just about exhausted all sentencing options,” he said, bringing home the severity of her predicament. The offender’s lawyer told the court his client had only driven to avoid her intoxicated estranged partner from getting behind the wheel with their children in the car. She was given a 15-month suspended sentence and disqualified for a further two years, taking her ban to 2022.

Teen accused of drag racing on Great Western Highway

A teenager caught drag racing up the Great Western Highway will undertake a traffic offender program in a bid to reduce the severity of his sentence. Corey Walker, 17, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with organising, promoting or taking part in a road race. “I think you’re going to be a good candidate for the traffic offender program,” Magistrate Anthony Spence said. “Are you prepared to do that?” “OK, you better do that and you better do that well,” Magistrate Spence warned after the accused indicated he would.

The matter was stood down to November 3.

Woman in trouble after drug bust at correctional facility

Chloe Georges will serve a jail sentence in the community after she was hit with an intensive correction order. The 36-year-old fronted Penrith Local Court last week after she was caught in possession of a prohibited drug at a correctional facility. Her lawyer argued the mother-of-two hadn’t intended to go inside – evidenced by the fact she was in her pyjamas at the time – rather she was just dropping someone off. “The bottom line is you’ve been in trouble for a similar offence,” Magistrate Carl Milovanich said. Ms Georges received a suspended sentence in 2014 for bringing or introducing a prohibited drug into a correctional facility.

Man faces nervous wait ahead of December sentencing

A former Jamisontown resident is bracing for the worst after he was caught drink driving for the sixth time. Rodney Wilson Tindale faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday after pleading guilty to high-range PCA. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich ordered a full pre-sentence report with all sentencing options to be considered. He is due to be sentenced on December 8.

Man could go to jail if he doesn’t follow orders

A man who pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified has been told he faces the real prospect of going to jail if he repeats the offence. Ricky Lloyd Field, 29, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday where he was stripped of his licence for 12 months. The court heard Mr Field had been given a warning by police in June but

was caught driving disqualified again on August 10. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich warned the truck driver he was in danger of imprisonment if he flouted his suspension again. “With your history you face the real risk of going to jail,” he said. “I hope you don’t lose your job, but you’ve got to do your disqualification.” He was ordered to enter into a 12-month Section 9 good behaviour bond.

Teenager’s lucky escape over common assault charge

Lily Aniseko has been granted mercy despite pleading guilty to common assault. Penrith Local Court heard the 19-yearold and two others had attempted to steal from a shop, but when the owner became aware, a “scuffle ensued”. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich agreed to give her a second chance as she had never been in trouble before, but not before warning her of the downfalls of a tarnished reputation. She was ordered to enter a 12-month good behaviour bond without proceeding to conviction.

18-year-old’s driving record stuns magistrate

A habitual law-breaker who has amassed a slew of driving offences has been directed to attend a traffic offender program. Tamika Rachel Drummond faced Penrith Local Court last week and pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and disobeying a right turn signal. Magistrate Anthony Spence was suitably unimpressed by her driving record. “What a record for 18!” he exclaimed when she told him her age. “At this stage you’re certainly not driving anywhere and you wont be for a long time yet.” The matter was adjourned to December 1.

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Man charged after sending lewd text messages to teen

A man was charged after allegedly sending indecent messages to a teenage girl. On Monday, October 17, detectives from Penrith Local Area Command commenced an investigation following reports a man had sent indecent text messages to a 14-year-old girl. About 7.30pm on Thursday, October 20, a 28-year-old man attended Parramatta Police Station and spoke with investigators. The man was charged with ‘use carriage service to send indecent material to person under 16 years of age’. He was granted conditional bail and was due to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday, October 25.

Penrith: Massage therapist facing assault charges

A massage therapist will appear in court next month after allegedly indecently assaulting a customer in Penrith last week. At about 11am on Thursday, October 20, a 34-year-old woman attended a massage business at a shopping centre on High Street for an appointment. It will be alleged a 30-year-old male staff member indecently assaulted the woman during the appointment. The woman left the business and contacted officers from Penrith Local Area Command, who commenced an investigation. Following inquiries, the man was arrested at his workplace and taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of ‘act of indecency’. He was granted conditional bail and is due to appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, November 21.

South Penrith: Police hunt teens after rocks thrown at bus

Police are appealing for witnesses after a bus was allegedly damaged by a rock thrown at it on the weekend. At about 10.05am on Saturday, October

22, a bus was driving north along Evan Street, South Penrith. When the driver reached the intersection of Evan Street and Smith Street, he witnessed three males between 14 and 16-years-old throw what is believed to be a rock at the bus. The bus was damaged about midway down the side with numerous cracks in the window from the rock.

South Penrith: Driver busted with ‘ice’ in vehicle

A man was caught allegedly driving under the influence of a prohibited drug after raising the suspicions of police. At about 4.15am on Monday, October 24, police observed a driver in a Toyota Corolla on Evan Street, South Penrith, vigorously shaking his head and moving a lot. Police pulled him over for a random breath test. The accused was asked to stop moving but allegedly couldn’t. He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs but returned a negative result in the breath test. He was subjected to a sobriety assessment and a number of questions from officers. He admitted to police that he had smoked ‘ice’ a few hours before getting behind the wheel and driving. Police located a bag in the man’s car with an alleged amount of ‘ice’. The man was conveyed to Nepean Hospital where he was subjected to a blood and urine test. Police are still waiting on the results. He was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’.

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he countdown is on to the inaugural REAL Festival, which will bring to life the banks of the Nepean River next Friday and Saturday. The festival will celebrate all things REAL – river, entertainment, arts and lifestyle – between 5pm and 10pm on Friday, November 4 and 8am and 4pm on Saturday, November 5. At the festival’s launch last month, Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen said there is a much deeper meaning to the four elements of the festival. “It’s about connecting to nature, enjoying the simple things in life... looking after your health and the environment and spending time with the people you love – these are the things that are real,” she said. The festival will boast a different perspective on exercise, and the opportunity to experience new and exciting flavours over two days of activities. Taste Knafeh’s famous dessert dish, and fill up on the mouth watering comfort food from Char Char Food Truck, or some lighter delicious vegetarian meals from Vejoes. Plus, learn from the best, with nutrition-

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The REAL Festival will offer fun ways to exercise. Photo: Melinda Jane ist Susie Burrell teaching festival goers about healthy food choices, and cooking demonstrations from Heather Jeong and Jay Huxley. Penrith Mayor John Thain said the events at the REAL Festival will encourage locals to unlock a healthy and happy life through engaging and interesting ways. “Take part in one of the free exercise classes being held on the riverbank such

as Zumba or Body Balance or jump into a dragon boat or kayak to experience the thrill of exercising on the water,” he said. “There’s so much to see and do across the two-day program, I suggest everyone visit the website to start planning their day. Some of the activities require preregistration, so while you’re online make sure you register to secure your spot.” As there is limited parking at Tench

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he annual lighting of Penrith’s famous Christmas Tree is right around the corner. Held on November 11, the tree lighting ceremony will take place on Remembrance Day, making it extra special. Penrith RSL Sub-branch will join the team from Penrith CBD Corporation in marking the day with one minute’s silence, the singing of the national anthem and the handing out of poppies. Penrith CBD Corporation CEO, Gai Hawthorn, said it will be a special night.

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t Marys Aboriginal Elder Harold Hunt has lived a life worth talking about, and he’s doing just that with the release of his new book. Writing the book, Along My Way, came easily for the 90-year-old as he got to relive the life he has lived, making it a special experience for him. Uncle Harold, who describes himself as an “aged Australian who happens to be of Aboriginal and Caucasian descent”, said he struggled at school. “I suppose I have always been a story teller – I was never a good learner,” he admitted to the Weekender. “Most of the learning I did was from people telling their own stories, so I like to think I can pass something on like that to others.” In 2014, Uncle Harold was presented with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his services to the community. Coming out the other side of alcoholism, Uncle Harold didn’t let his 27 year addiction drag him down, instead he decided to help others through their own struggles. “It was a great thing to be recognised by receiving an OAM,” he said. “But I work in the field of addictions and over the years I have seen people

Local pair Tim Robinson and Maddison-Clare Sloane. Photo: Melinda Jane JADE ALIPRANDI

Snap Happy: The Photography Show’ is back for another season, with a Penrith pair at the helm. Starting next Sunday, November 6, Penrith resident Maddison-Clare Sloane hosts the show with Emu Heights resident Tim Robinson as the series producer. Premiering on ONE HD at 11.30am, Ms Sloane said it’s the best season yet. “I’m stoked it’s back for another season – it’s been really fun and I personally think it’s even better this season,” she said. “It’s been great to do some more trave-

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ling this season and just being able to meet new photographers and people.” The team travelled to Melbourne, the Sunshine Coast and filmed a segment in the Blue Mountains at Wentworth Falls in their six-month production schedule. “We’ve really listened to the audience for this season and put in more of what they want to see,” Mr Robinson said. Publisher Steve Parish and TV legend Ray Martin make appearances this season to talk about their love of photography. “I think a lot of photographers are jealous of us because we’re rubbing shoulders with literally some of the best photographers in Australia,” Mr Robinson said.

Harold Hunt at his book launch at Nepean Hospital earlier this month turn their lives around – there’s just no greater reward than helping people.” Uncle Harold said this detailed autobiography means his family will now be able to know more about their history. “Writing this book has been great because so many people out there don’t have a good knowledge of their past and now I’m providing that to my family,” he said. Order Along My Way by emailing Gail Russell at gmr4573@bigpond.com.

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The government has a duty of care to society to make sure that people who commit crimes are given the best chance of being rehabilitated, so they can be released with a better education and skills so they can start their lives again, play a part in society and not re-offend (Teachers to be sacked under reforms, Weekender October 21). When three million in this country are living in poverty and youth unemployment is running at 40 per cent, why in hell would the State Government sack qualified teachers in the prisons? They are trying to educate people who need to be given an opportunity to try and make something of their lives once they are released. When I hear two out of three people who commit a crime, have very poor literacy and numeracy levels, I am confused as to why a Government would want to sack qualified teachers in gaols? Governments and business keep on saying that things are tough. Things will become more tough for everyone when they make cuts to education and health services. Shouldn’t the State Government have a responsibility to educate with qualified teachers and rehabilitate to ensure people are less likely to re-offend than continue to increase the numbers of beds in prisons? MILES ANDERSON, EMU PLAINS

Outsourcing important work External organisations? Just like many (but not all) private colleges who are undermining qualifications? Just like many (but not all) private employment providers who do little to help job seekers? The list is getting longer and longer. SANDRA CLAXTON, VIA FACEBOOK

Mental health concern Troy Dodds raises several good points in his column about mental health (Editor’s Desk, Weekender October 21). There are so many people with health conditions, both physical and mental, as well as insidious diseases and yet so often we make light of it, calling people “mental” or “retarted”. You would hope that in today’s modern society, in which we have supposedly advanced so much in education and information, that people would wake up to themselves a little more. Online bullying in particular is a very real and serious issue. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, VIA EMAIL

Give when and if you can Steve Willoughby (Dear Weekender, October 21) has it right. People are too busy now. That’s why we Lions tell all we meet twice per month, and there is absolutely no pressure to give time or funds. We only ask that you give what you can, when you can, if you can. JIM DEVINE, EMU PLAINS LIONS

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ould you give your baby another mother’s breast milk, or express your own to share with other

babies? If the answer is yes, Glenmore Park mother of four Krystal Lyons needs your help to feed her eight-month-old baby Cara natural breast milk. Ms Lyons doesn’t produce half the daily amount of milk Cara needs, and has relied on four different donors since her daughter was two-months-old. “About two per cent of women cannot produce enough milk to feed their child, and I’m unfortunately one of those two per cent,” she told the Weekender. Instead of turning to baby formula for her fourth child, Ms Lyons has chosen to chase down other mothers willing to share their breast milk until Cara is 12-months-old. “There’s the obvious reason that simply breast milk is better for babies. I’m not against formula, but the benefits of breast milk are just scientifically proven to outweigh formula,” she said. Ms Lyons wasn’t aware of donor milk with her first three children, who she said experienced stomach issues when being fed with baby formula.

Now, she has three permanent donors, and is seeking a fourth permanent donor. “I need to continuously source it. The three women just don’t give me enough, so I still need to seek one-off donations,” she said. “She needs 900ml a day, and out of that I can give her 400ml, so I need another 500ml.” It’s not surprising that some mothers find it ‘icky’ or hold concerns about sickness or disease, but Ms Lyon has a message for the critics. “I know more about the people who donate to me than I do some of my own friends and family,” she said. “I know how many coffees they have a day, their lifestyle, what their diet is like, whether they drink, smoke, exercise, and all medications they might be taking. There is nothing sacred, they tell you everything. “At the end of the day, it’s just mums helping other mums.” NSW mothers are using Facebook pages such as ‘Human Milk 4 Human Babies’ and ‘Eats on Feets’ to find other mothers who are interested in sharing breast milk. For screened and pasteurised milk, organisations such as Mothers Milk Bank takes contributions that go to babies in need at hospitals.

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Airport’s rail link Penrith Council has today (Friday) made a submission to the Australian and NSW Governments outlining their preferred option for rail surrounding the western Sydney airport. Of the six options, Council has chosen Option 6, that links Macarthur in the south, to St Marys and then Schofields in the north. However, while it’s Council’s “most preferred” option, it is not committing to St Marys being the designated suburb to cross through. “I don’t think Council is saying it has to go through any specific suburb, we just want to make sure the corridor is identified,” Councillor Karen McKeown said. Council’s Assistant General Manager, Craig Butler, said Option 6 will fundamentally change western Sydney, “but only if we can convince governments.”

New seats at river The Nepean River has been revamped for walkers and visitors with new ‘art’ seats installed along the lower path of the Great River Walk. The pieces of art recognise and respond to aspects of the history, social and environmental attributes of the location. Spread along the 2.9km between the bridges, the sandstone block seats designed by artist Paul Johnson with help from local high school students reflect four themes around the Nepean River: the living river, crossing the river, working the river and on the river. The seats were designed in consultation with the Penrith District Historical Society and local students.

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Lending heroes the hand they need RSL-driven Homes for Heroes project officially opens in Penrith JADE ALIPRANDI

omes For Heroes – Western Sydney is officially open. Based in their own wing of Governor Phillip Manor in Penrith, the Homes For Heroes Program helps returned veterans who are homeless due to their struggles with PTSD and mental and emotional illness from their service. The program is a comprehensive rehabilitation service providing accommodation, support, counselling and re-skilling for its residents. Chairman of the RSL and Service Clubs Association, Dean Thomas, said it’s been a big effort in getting it all together. “I congratulate the outstanding efforts of the team at Penrith RSL, RSL Lifecare and Homes For Heroes for their achievements with this new facility,” he said. “We have quite literally bought some homes for heroes.” In addition to the support residents receive, opportunities are provided for them to give back to the program by doing volunteer work, mentoring others, or engaging in education, training, and rehabilitation opportunities. Mr Thomas said the RSL Services and Clubs Association is committed for the long term in supporting the program.

Program Manager for Homes for Heroes Adrian Talbot, President of Penrith RSL Sub-branch Mick McConnell, Western Sydney Branch Manager of Home For Heroes Melissa Neish and Member of Blaxland/ Glenbrook RSL Sub-branch Tony Lowe at the launch last week. Photo: Melinda Jane “We believe it’s a model for the whole RSL family working to deliver for our community and we are proud to be part of its success,” he said. An open day will be held for the public to

view the facility on Tuesday, November 22 from 10am. Governor Phillip Manor is located at 64 Glebe Place, Penrith. Do you have a community story to share? Call us on 4722 2998.

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the day, wear long pants and sleeves and bring your helmet, knee pads and elbow pads (there may be some spares on the day for those who don’t have their own). This is a fantastic opportunity for kids and adults alike to spend time with an older loved one and connect across the generations. Grandparents and older people give love, energy, expertise, experience and inspiration, not just to their families, but as volunteers with a range of organisations across our city. So come down to Jamison Park and bring your family along for a day of intergenerational fun, celebrate the contributions our Grandparents have made to our lives and even have a go at the billy kart races. For the latest updates and event listings, visit www.grandparentsday. nsw.gov.au.

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Duke’s new role Newly elected Penrith Councillor Aaron Duke just keeps moving up the ranks, after being appointed as the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Council’s (WSROC) Treasurer. It’s Cr Duke’s first term as a Penrith Councillor and after being appointed to the Board of WSROC last month, he was elected Treasurer at its Annual General Meeting at Fairfield last Thursday night. “I am looking forward to representing Penrith Council on WSROC as we move into a time of significant change and opportunity for western Sydney,” Cr Duke said. “Our region has much to gain over the coming decades and I look forward to WSROC continuing its advocacy work for western Sydney.” – Dale Drinkwater

Tackling graffiti This Sunday, join the fight against unlawful vandalism and help Penrith Council tackle graffiti. The state-wide Graffiti Removal Day is an opportunity for the community to get on board, and help councils and volunteers make streets, laneways and public spaces clean again. “I encourage the people of Penrith to volunteer, roll up their sleeves and become local heroes in the fight against graffiti,” said Penrith Mayor, John Thain. There will be two graffiti clean ups this year; in East Lane in the St Marys CBD, and Allen Place in the Penrith CBD. For more details, see www.graffitiremovalday.org.au.

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enrith resident Sandra Moroff has been thanked for her long-serving efforts with St John Ambulance NSW after volunteering for the organisation for the past 13 years. This year a total of 65 volunteers received an esteemed Service Medal Award of the Order of St John – a cohort that has collectively provided 1,100 years of service to their community. Service Medals are based on tradition inherited through St John’s historical roots that date back 130 years. They are awarded to volunteers after 12 years of service, and every five years thereafter. “I really enjoy working for St John Ambulance because I go out and meet different people and sometimes help them through tough times,” Ms Moroff said. “I also do a lot of duties with children and I don’t like to see them get hurt, so to help them is really rewarding.” Ms Moroff’s two children also work for St John Ambulance NSW, with her son also receiving a Service Medal. “It’s great working with the kids – we work together a lot and we get on really well,” Ms Moroff said.

Penrith Division Leader Rhyse Vaughn with Sandra Moroff. Photo: Melinda Jane “We’re a great team.” St John Ambulance NSW provides first aid training, products and services for the community of NSW. Their aim is to ensure at least one person is educated, equipped and prepared to provide first aid in every home, workplace and public gathering.

Ms Moroff has provided close to 800 volunteer hours in the last four years with attendance at 210 events and 315 hours of training. “The job with St John has given me a lot of satisfaction over the years and I really enjoy being able to help people,” Ms Moroff said.

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cancer in your brain the size of a tennis ball is not the news anyone wants to hear, but former sufferer Ann Willmington and her family had to deal with just that. Eight years since her diagnosis, Mrs Willmington has worked hard in raising awareness and much-needed funds for research for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, and it’s paid off. Last Friday, Mrs Willmington presented a cheque to the Foundation with the proceeds from the last five annual Music for Life balls now totalling a whopping $320,173. “We’ve got to stick together and keep raising this,” she said. Around 1600 people in Australia are diagnosed with brain cancer every year, and another 1200 sadly pass away from the disease. There is currently no cure, and the annual Music for Life Ball aims to raise as much funds as possible for research to find one. This year’s event on September 17 at the Penrith Paceway raised $33,433 alone, with plans for next year’s already in the works.

Director of Cure Brain Cancer, Marcella Zemanek, whose husband and famous radio broadcaster Stan Zemanek passed away from brain cancer in 2007, is delighted by the generosity of the Penrith region. “I was so impressed and blown away by the community,” she said. “Ann and her husband Wayne are two of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met and they just did a fantastic job.” Ms Zemanek didn’t make this year’s ball, but she addressed the first ever Music for Life and said she knows they are an incredible night for everyone involved. “I was so sad I couldn’t be here this year because I love coming... I know that every year it just keeps getting better and better, and they do an amazing job,” she said. “Thank you to all of the sponsors for getting behind Music for Life because it’s functions like this that help us. We are really, really doing our best to try and crack the code of what’s causing this terribly insidious disease.” On November 30, Music for Life will be hosting a family fun day at the Luddenham Showground. For more information, contact Ann Willmington on 4731 1876.

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Why work-life balance is a myth and In this extract from his new book ‘Integrate’, respected presenter, trainer, facilitator, mentor and author John Drury looks at the myth of the work-life balance... There is no such thing as work–life balance. Everything that is worth fighting for unbalances your life.” – Alain De Botton. The first of December 1913 was a muchanticipated day. In an automobile factory in Highland Park, Michigan, Henry Ford’s dream of producing an affordable motorcar for the masses was about to become a reality. Through the introduction of a moving assembly line, Ford was able to reduce the production time for each Model T car from over 12 hours to one hour and 33 minutes. Within three years, the cost of each vehicle fell drastically from over US$850 to US$300. Over 15 million Model T cars were produced and purchased between 1913 and 1927 by the emerging middle classes. A new era of industrialisation was ushered in across the USA and the globe. The idea that work could be done more efficiently as procedures were automated and streamlined soon inspired changes across all industries. The cry for an eight-hour day for workers had been growing louder through the late 1800s. On January 5 1914, the Ford Motor Company took the radical step of doubling its employees’ pay to US$5 per day and cutting their shift length from nine hours to eight. Over the next two years, productivity and profits rose dramatically. Critics were silenced. Hopes were stirred. A vision emerged of an efficient, industrialised world of work that enabled increasing prosperity and leisure time for everyone. In a world where even the working classes could own a house and a car and enjoy a good lifestyle, the possibilities for high achievers were limitless.

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Fast forward to today Ian has recently been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for a large multinational

company in Sydney. He has responsibility for a division that operates throughout South-East Asia, and he reports to global managers based in New York and London. Ian is highly respected for his technical skills and his dedication to the company. He has worked hard to build his career, spending several years with his young family based in Asia, before returning to Sydney when the eldest of his three children hit primary school age. Ian is drowning in the increased workload and responsibility. He regularly wakes at 4am in a cold sweat, anxious about the implications of pending decisions. He leaves for work at 5am and arrives home after dark most days. He sees his children for 30 minutes before bedtime and on weekends. When he is home, he is not particularly present due to stress and the constant need to check his smartphone for numerous emails coming at him from around the world. He describes his typical work day like ‘being in the midst of a cyclone’, with his head down, responding to the demands swirling around him. He does not feel in control of anything. Every now and then he tries to snatch a moment to look up to gain some perspective. He is dreading the extra travel to Europe and USA as part of his new role, on top of his regular trips across Asia. When Ian reached out to me for some leadership mentoring, he did so as a last resort. He felt like he was failing both at work and at home as a partner and as a parent. He had put on over 10 kilograms in six months because he was continually eating unhealthy food at odd hours, and had no time to do physical exercise. He felt he had no choice but to resign and be demoted to a role where he could feel that his whole life was not totally dominated by work. Chances are, you can relate to Ian. Do you often wonder if you will ever have a day when you get everything on your list done? Do you panic when you see your phone ring? Or worry that you’re never around to celebrate your children’s birthdays? Whether you are a small business owner or in a position of leadership in a corporate career, life in the second decade of the 21st century is busier than ever. The technological advances of the last century have transformed every aspect of our working world and our domestic lives. Yet

instead of working fewer hours, with more time for family and friends, most of us report the opposite. I see so many talented and passionate people, like Ian, with good levels of success in life and potential for much more. They are what we describe as ‘high achievers’. However, somewhere between age 35 and 55, these high achievers hit a wall. They start to experience what I call ‘the curse of the juggle of life’. They start to juggle many aspects of their life, including their career or business, their partner, their partner’s career or business, their 2.3 children, two sets of family and friends, and aging parents — all while struggling to stay fit and healthy, safe and financially secure. All these balls are very hard to keep in the air, so is it any wonder that we forget how to relax and replenish emotionally? That our stress levels start to increase? Most of us today feel overwhelmed, as though we are surviving rather than thriving, struggling to manage the boundaries between work and the rest of our lives. Many of my clients have a level of anxiety that underpins much of their world. Some wonder if they really have what it takes to cut it in this crazy 21st-century, 24/7, 365-day-a-year marketplace. It is my privilege to work as a business mentor with many people who have come under ‘the curse of the juggle of life’. As you will see from the case studies and examples in this book, they are usually very successful small business owners or high-flying executives and leaders who work for large corporations. In the midst of living ‘their juggle’, they find it increasingly difficult to gain the perspective to see how to make any changes to do anything better. They find it extremely uncomfortable to acknowledge they are pushing their limits. Some feel as though they are going through the motions, living their busy lives, while others have quite simply hit the wall. Some scream, ‘I don’t want to do this anymore!’ and some feel they have to make a heart-breaking choice among their family, their health and their dreams of business success. All are struggling, and all are unsure where to find the answers. That is where this book can help. The strategies outlined in this book are based not just on my experience of working with high achievers from all walks of life, but on my very own personal experi-

ence, too. 10 years ago, I was the busy CEO of a large community organisation. My passion to succeed drove me to work long hours spending myself on behalf of the organisation and the thousands of people we were serving. Great success came at a great cost to me. After several years of just functioning, I hit rock bottom with burnout, causing great pain to myself and those close to me. After a year or so in survival mode, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, which enabled me to find ways to regain control of my life.

Work–life balance is a myth The most talked-about and well-publicised strategy recommended to manage our frantic lives is ‘work–life balance’. This term originated sometime during the early 20th century with regard to improved working conditions and shorter working hours. It was meant to describe the idea that there should be reasonable balance between work and the rest of our lives. It implies that like a seesaw, there is an optimum point of balance that will work for each of us. So what would you think if I told you this is all a myth? That work–life balance doesn’t actually exist? And that in trying to chase this dream we are actually making ourselves sick? Most high achievers are passionate about their business, their careers, and their success. Yet passion and drive are the enemies of balance. By definition, if you are passionate you are going to always be out of balance. Passion means you are likely to find it difficult to turn off your brain when you leave work. Passion means your mind will often be solving business problems in the night or when you are driving the car. High achievers are often made to feel guilty by the concept of ‘work–life balance’. They might even be viewed as workaholics by the majority of people for whom work is a job: just a means to income. The concept of ‘work–life balance’ may have been well intended, but it is unhelpful in the 21st century. It pits work against life, creating an unnecessary conflict. Work is part of life, not against life. There is no seesaw that needs to be in balance. Rather, each of us has a whole life, every

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Work–life integration is the answer Work involves such a large part of our lives. For high achievers, work is usually fuelled by passion and is a hugely fulfilling part of life. Work is connected to purpose, not just a means of making money. When passion is involved it is easy to spend time and energy working, or thinking and planning about some aspect of work. It is easy to become engrossed and lose all sense of time. The challenge becomes how to ensure that our work does not consume us in a way that hurts our health or the people we love. For example, for me right now it is easy to sit at a computer in my home office thinking and writing for three to four hours without a break, and with increasingly poor posture, so that by day’s end my neck and hips are stiff and sore. Some days I become so engrossed I can forget to pick up a child from school or not notice it is raining and washing needs to be brought in from the line. Like every other important area of your life, your work needs to be integrated in

such a way that it serves the whole of your life. A high achiever with a scattered approach will be: • FRANTIC This describes the poorly organised person who is always reacting to issues as they arise. He is often late for appointments. His desk is a chaotic mess. He seems to attract personal crises that regularly overlap with work. Overall, he is unreliable, always pushing out deadlines. • FEARFUL This is the person who is working harder than she expected to build her career or business. She is also juggling increased responsibilities of a young family, a husband who is pursuing his career, and mortgage payments on their recently upgraded family home, as well as trying to stay fit and connected with her friends at the netball club. She is starting to doubt she has what it takes to make her career and lifestyle work. She feels like she is just surviving, barely coping with the challenges and stress. • FLAT These are businesspeople and executives who initially did quite well but they have hit their ceiling. Progress has flatlined for a couple of years. They are coping, barely, but appear to

be working at full capacity. They feel stuck. The future feels uncertain. In corporate positions, they are being overlooked for promotion and wonder if they should look for a position in a new company. For business owners, sales have settled and profits are being eroded as overheads increase. The ‘curse of the juggle of life’ can cause even the most talented people to hit their limits, become scattered and lose capacity. They become a bit like a bucket with holes from which much of the expected capacity leaks out and is wasted, causing frustration and disappointment for many. As your self-leadership becomes more integrated, so your capacity increases. An integrated approach will lead to: • FUNCTION These are people who start to practice a more integrated approach across their lives. This will come through some form of personal development training and mentoring. The way forward involves these people gaining a clearer understanding of themselves; clear and supported career goals and plans; clarity around their personal values; and mapping and co-ordination of their whole lives so everything can work together sustainably. • FLOW This describes businesspeople who are becoming quite secure as

they continue to grow and learn about themselves. Their capacity to build strong working relationships increases. Over time they build reputations for getting things done. They learn to delegate and work with and through others extremely well. These people inevitably attract opportunities for more responsibility. • FULFILMENT (and FREEDOM) Business executives at this level usually go onto the most senior roles within their companies due to their ongoing capacity to influence. They know themselves well. They have self-respect and easily earn the respect of others. They live congruently with their values. They are loyal and attract loyalty. They know how to focus their energies on the main things that bring progress. Their practice of self-leadership principles across their whole lives enables them to build successful careers AND great lifestyles for themselves and their families. This is the key to fulfilment. Business owners at this level really do own their business. They have built a highly trained and committed team so the business grows even when they are not there.

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f you are a regular reader of this column, you will know that I do like my motivational quotes. I think they have the potential to keep me focused and positive, even when things are not going to plan. There is, however, a broad spectrum when it comes to the quality and usefulness of the quotes that we can come across. For those on social media, you have no doubt seen your share of cheesy quotes, often accompanied by a background image of a rainbow or a cute kitten. The following examples spring to mind: • “Keep calm and carry on” • “You have to look through the rain to see the rainbow” • “Be yourself” • “Things only get as bad as you are willing to let them” Some of these have some truth to them and having a positive outlook on life is vital. But motivational quotes are subjective: what one person loves may go straight over the head of another. And when a quote is overused or offered as a clichéd response to a situation, they are far from useful.

In addition, a sentiment isn’t going to change the world around you – often when you are in need of motivation there are circumstances out of your control. All the motivational quotes in the world are not going to change that. However, here are some of my favourite quotes that are hopefully not in your ‘overused’ or ‘clichéd’ categories! • “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business” • “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it” (Maya Angelou) • “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking” (Henry Ford) • “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” (Dr. Seuss) And to give you a giggle, here are some that you probably won’t be putting on your office wall any time soon: • “If you give up on your dreams that may free up some time to get some actual stuff done” • “You’re never alone so long as you owe someone, somewhere, money” • “Don’t just accept your shortcomings. Embrace them as excuses”

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orkin’ 9 to 5, what a way to make a living. It’s the song lyric that’s been stuck in our heads since the 80s, and now the classic Dolly Parton hit is coming to Penrith. Penrith Musical Comedy Company will be bringing their production of ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ to The Joan stage in November. Based on the 1980 hit movie, the show is set in an office where three of the female employees – Doralee, Violet and Judy – set

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ut yourself in the centre of an Agatha Christie murder mystery at the John Lees Centre next month. Audiences are in for a thrilling evening when local theatre company Ruby Productions bring their adaptation of ‘A Murder is Announced’ to the stage. A mysterious announcement turns up in the local paper warning of a murder that will occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. The named victim is an unknown visitor, which leaves the house’s occupants wondering who it is that’s in danger.

‘A Murder is Announced’ is a classic Christie mystery with concealed identities, a second death, mixed motives and of course an appearance by the popular Christie sleuth Miss Marple. Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon and directed by Steve Donelan, this is the ultimate theatre experience for those who love a good whodunnit. Grab your tickets for this great local production now! ‘A Murder is Announced’ will be on at the John Lees Centre on Saturday, November 5, 12 and 19 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $20-$25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. trybooking.com/224221 or call 4735 5422.

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he Russian National Ballet Theatre will pirouette their way onto the Evan Theatre stage at Panthers next month. Local audiences have the opportunity to experience a world class ballet performance of one of the most cherished classical ballets of all time, Tchiakovsky’s ‘Swan Lake’. The show is part of a national tour which will take in 30 cities across Australia from October through to December. The Russian National Ballet Theatre has performed to audiences around the world, including USA, China, France,

Hong Kong, Belgium, Japan and Italy. Founded with support from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Russian National Ballet Theatre performs both classic and contemporary works. There’s nothing quite like the beauty, grace and athleticism of ballet. Don’t miss your chance to experience it live on stage. The Russian National Ballet Theatre’s production of ‘Swan Lake’ will be on at the Evan Theatre on Friday, November 4 at 8pm. Tickets are $50-$70.35. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are $199.85 for club members and $220.25 for visitors. For more information, visit www.penrith.panthers.com. au or call 4720 5555.

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The Legend of Tarzan Rated M // KATE REID

Waltz, ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ also features Samuel L. Jackson as historian George Washington Williams. The film’s director David Yates is certainly no stranger to blockbuster films, having worked on four films in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise. While reviews for ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ have been mixed, the film has been praised for attempting to shed new light on this well known character. At the box office, ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ raked in a decent US$356.1 million worldwide, with whispers of a sequel in the works. If you’re a fan of the classic Tarzan character then swing from vine to vine to your nearest store to pick up your copy!

Tarzan swings onto the small screen this week with the release of ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ on DVD and Blu-ray. The story picks up after the man once known as Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgard) has left the African jungle with his beloved wife Jane (Margot Robbie). Now living a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, he is invited back to the Congo to act as a trade emissary of Parliament. Unfortunately Tarzan is unaware that he’s being used as a pawn in a deadly game of revenge and greed, which has all been masterminded by Captain Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz). Along with Skarsgard, Robbie and

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Put your dancing shoes on and prepare to move because ‘Just Dance 2017’ is available now. The new release offers gamers more than 40 new tracks, six game modes and plenty of updated content throughout the year. If that’s not enough there’s ‘Just Dance Unlimited’ which offers access to more than 200 of the greatest dance tracks. Gamers can get together with a community of over 118 million players worldwide to bust out moves and unleash your inner dancer. ‘Just Dance 2017’ features hits from the biggest names in music including Justin Bieber’s ‘Sorry’, Sia’s ‘Cheap Thrills’ and Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’.

The Marvel universe returns to the big screen with the release of the much anticipated ‘Dr Strange’. The film follows the story of Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), a talented neurosurgeon who suffers a horrible car crash.

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After the tragic accident Dr Strange must put his ego aside as he uncovers the hidden world of mystician and alternate dimensions. To protect the Marvel cinematic universe he will use his metaphysical abilities to mediate between the real world and what lies beyond. Joining Benedict Cumberbatch is Chiwetel Ejiofor as supervillain Mordo, Rachel McAdams as Dr Gina Atwater and

Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One. Director Scott Derrickson is most well known for his work on horror flicks including ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ and ‘Sinister’. With the combined passion of Marvel fans and Benedict Cumberbatch fans this is sure to be a box office hit. ‘Dr Strange’ is currently showing at Hoyts Penrith. For session times, visit www.hoyts.com.au.

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Taylor Ê ‘All Star Family Feud’ will feature some of the cast from ‘Australian Survivor’ this Sunday, October 30 at 7.30pm. Team captain Lee Carseldine leads his Saanapu tribe members Elena Rowland, Sam Webb and Brooke Jowett, while Vavau tribe members Rohan Maclaren, Phoebe Timmins and Sue Clarke will be led by team captain Conner Bethune. Unfortunately, the series winner Kristie Bennett won’t be part of the show. Ê I must say I was very happy to hear the exciting news that Channel Seven is bringing back ‘First Dates’ this year. It’s set to return this Tuesday, November 1 at 7.30pm. Ê After a bit of a hiatus, Channel Nine is reviving ‘Hi-5’ with a brand new cast. Nine is renewing its partnership with the hit franchise for the new series aimed at

children under five. It will also feature a new set, and draw upon Australian producers and writers.

Ê Channel Nine has renewed popular drama series ‘Love Child’ for a fourth season. Ê Freddy Kruger is coming to Foxtel this weekend with a special pop-up channel playing all nine films in the ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ franchise. The Wes Craven movies will play back to back from 6am this Saturday until Monday, October 31. Ê This Sunday night at 7.30pm the Discovery Channel turns its cameras onto one of the world’s most amazing harbours for ‘Sydney Harbour Patrol’. The two-part series will feature marine police, salvage teams, ship yards and environmental protection units.

Ê The Comedy Channel has announced the Australian version of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ will hit screens in late November. Comedian Tommy Little hosts the local version of the international improvisation show. The 10-part series, featuring Rhys Darby and Cal Wilson, will premiere on Sunday, November 27 at 7.30pm. Ê AMC has ordered an eighth season of ‘The Walking Dead’. The 16 episode new season will premiere late next year. Meanwhile, CBS has awarded the new ‘MacGyver’ reboot a full season of 22 episodes. Ê Channel Ten has somewhat quietly launched the new season of ‘Blue Bloods’, airing late on Thursday nights. Ê The rugby league Four Nations starts broadcasting on GEM from this weekend.

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Saturday, October 29 A Ropes Crossing Bushcare Day and Plant Propagation Workshop will be held this Saturday in Oxley Park from 10am. Locals can head to Melbourne Street and take part in some tree planting, weed control, and regeneration of native bushland to restore Ropes Creek Green Corridor. To register, contact James on 0439 417 575 or Gail on 0484 514 702.

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Doll, Bear and Craft Show

The Doll, Bear and Craft Show is on this weekend (both Saturday and Sunday). The Museum of Fire will host the 28th annual fair, which features over 110 stalls. Unique handmade products including dolls and accessories, wooden toys and furniture, dolls’ houses and supplies, teddy bears and making supplies as well as aromatherapy, jewellery and other crafts will all feature this year. All profits from the fair will go towards funding the Museum of Fire, a non-forprofit, registered charity. The Museum of Fire is located at 1 Museum Drive, Penrith.

Thornton markets Sunday, November 20

Thornton Farmers and Artisan Market will be held on Sunday, November 20 from 9am to 2pm. Featuring stallholders trading local organic produce, handmade items, one off fashion items and homewares, it will be held at Aviators Way in Thornton.

Let creativity fly!

A weekly workshop has just started for kids in after school care. Held on Wednesdays, kids can head to drawing school and let their imagination and creativity fly. All skill levels are welcome and all art materials are supplied. Another workshop is held on Saturdays and is all about mixed media, design and illustration. Bookings are essential. The workshops are held at the Penrith Regional Gallery in Emu Plains. Contact 4735 1100 for more information.

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Penrith Lions Club are organising their annual project to sell Lions Traditional Christmas Cakes and Puddings. Banks taking part include the St George Bank and NAB Bank, both at the corners of Riley Street and Henry Street, and Westpac Bank in Henry Street. For more information, contact Barry on 4731 2851.

Penrith ready to party on Cup Day Special events being held across the city

The Melbourne Cup is just around the corner and there are plenty of options for locals to watch the race that stops the nation. Penrith RSL will be hosting a corporate luncheon in one of their private function rooms. Attendees can enjoy a range of canapes, bubbly on arrival, reserved seating, a two-course meal and a fashion parade. It will be hosted by one of Australia’s most in demand entertainers, Jace Pearson. The RSL will also provide a seafood buffet package for $45. The price includes a $1 sweep, a $1 TAB ticket, two complimentary beverages and $20 in raffle tickets. Lunch will be a seafood buffet, and The Shuffle Boys will be playing live from 12pm. Penrith Bowling Club will also host a Melbourne Cup event. The luncheon and show is $40 per person and includes seating in their function room, bubbly on arrival, a two-hour show by ‘The Bus That Rocks’, a two course meal and lucky door prizes. To book your place at either function, contact the Penrith RSL on 4728 5229 or the Penrith Bowling Club on 4721 2515. And let’s hope you back a winner!

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ARIES

LEO

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Restless Rams – you’d gladly trade refuge for freedom. Fortunately this week, unpredictable Uranus catapults you out of a rut and into more exciting territory. You’ll achieve more independence through direct and open communication. So, to keep loved ones in the loop, make sure you express your heartfelt needs and desires out loud. Singles – when it comes to love, look for someone who shakes up your life and rocks your world!

TAURUS

It’s a wonderful week to dream a big dream or start pursuing an ambitious new goal. Plus spend quality time with a loved one or favourite four-legged friend. Joint ventures and group projects are particularly favoured, as you combine individual talents for the greater good. Attached Bulls – doing something super romantic with your partner is the icing on the relationship cake.

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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

When it comes to a close relationship, it’s time to blast out of a boring rut and jump into an exciting new phase. So use your imagination and think outside the box. With your power planet Mercury moving through your communication zone until November 12 stop avoiding issues and start discussing what you really want and need. You can’t expect others to magically read your mind!

LIBRA

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Mainstream issues are your bread and butter as Mercury keeps you abreast of current affairs, pop culture and the latest high-tech devices. Plus Pluto steadies your quicksilver mind and helps you focus on the essentials. Your opinions will certainly chop and change as the week progresses but an authoritative air gives you extra credibility and respectability. When it comes to a close relationship – get ready for a rollercoaster ride!

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Luscious Lions – it’s a lovely week to make long-term plans. All types of travel are also favoured, as you extend your usual horizons and venture into exciting new territory. A combination of creativity, compassion and communication will help solve a frustrating family problem. So get into performance mode, express your true feelings and put on a good show! If you are emotionally honest then you’ll receive plenty of sympathy.

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APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

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With Jupiter jumping through your sign, many Librans will have attracted a lucky opportunity or generous gesture from someone special. So this week is a wonderful time to repay acts of kindness in order to balance the karmic scales. If you are attached, Uranus urges you to shake up the relationship by having some spontaneous fun with your partner. Singles – search for your soul mate outside the box.

SCORPIO

Are you working or studying on autopilot? Are you looking for the same kind of job in the same kind of places? This week Uranus steps in and radically changes all the rules. So you need to listen to unconventional advice, and look for challenging opportunities outside your comfort zone. As Anna Wintour says “I try to remain very open to what others have to say. It’s important to take risks”.

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Your Scorpio world pulsates with pent-up energy. This week Pluto suggests you release it through physical activity, while Mercury prefers a talk-fest. Either way, a much-needed respite comes mid-week, when you express your suppressed energy in positive and productive ways. Also, prepare to be surprised as someone in your work or social circle makes the switch from detractor to die-hard fan.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

This week you’ll find soul-searching comes more easily than usual, as you reflect on mistakes of the past and ponder what can be done differently in the future. Sentimental solar forces work in your favour, and give you a newfound sense of self. You could also receive bonus karmic points for compassion shown towards a family member; or demonstrate uncharacteristic composure when faced with a problem.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

All-inclusive stars demand equal treatment for everyone. So stop judging people on status and instead, adjudicate on character. You have an inbuilt sense of right and wrong, but aloofness often masks your noble intentions. This week, compassion is your secret ally as you strive to listen, learn and love selflessly. Someone you had previously overlooked could inspire you in surprising ways!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

This week you’ll enjoy riding a welcome wave of change. Venus helps you form alliances with supportive people. While Uranus (your power planet) dares you to choose a romantic, platonic or business partner who opens your eyes to progressive new possibilities. When it comes to face-to-face communication, social media or community connections, a comment you make could cause a controversial reaction!

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

This week’s Sun/Neptune trine is terrific for creative projects and spiritual pursuits like yoga, meditation and contemplation. You’re also in the mood to help others, as a random act of kindness shines a spotlight on your compassionate Piscean personality. Helping others will also leave you with a warm glowing feeling on the inside. You may also be surprised by the actions of a work colleague.

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How much do you know about and understand your pain? The first step to managing your pain in the right way is understanding it, but too often poor education on pain issues leads to bigger problems...

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Working as a health care professional, I see people in pain every day. Despite advances in medicine and science, pain levels continue to rise, with one in five Australians suffering from chronic pain. Poor education about pain contributes to ongoing pain, so here are three things you need to know about pain. Pain, tissue damage and pathology do not always correlate Too often people get radiographic imaging and are instantly under the impression that the findings on the report are the reason behind their pain. For some patients imaging can provide evidence of a significant underlying pathology that can explain their pain and guide further treatment. However, in a large percentage of patients, imaging has no or little correlation with clinical findings and can provide a ‘red herring’. It is essential to find a correlation between symptoms and imaging results to consider the results significant. Pain is from the brain Pain doesn’t exist until the brain tells

us it does. The brain protects itself from danger. Any situation your brain perceives as harmful will increase your likelihood of pain. However, the amount of tissue damage doesn’t always correlate with the amount of pain experienced. For example, have you ever got a big bruise but can’t remember how you got it? But then you get a tiny paper cut and it hurts a great deal. This is what makes pain so complex! Perception of pain influences your experience

It is important to remember everyone experiences and perceives pain differently. Some people claim to have a high pain threshold however there is no accurate way to measure and compare pain tolerance. Anxiety levels, past experience, culture and knowledge all influence perception of pain. This is important when considering how much you understand and know about your pain. When someone has a better knowledge of their pain, they can develop effective coping strategies compared to those who don’t.

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Last week we started discussing children and dogs and the signs to look for that indicate a dog is feeling uncomfortable around children. This week we will discuss preparing puppies for children and how to raise a puppy that interacts well with kids. To accomplish a good relationship between pets and children, there should be frequent positive interactions for the young pup to meet children during its early months of life. Puppies are most social and receptive to learning up to 12 weeks of age; the experiences and interactions they have during this time can make a lifelong impression. This means that if a young child accidentally hurts a young puppy, the puppy may be scared or act inappropriately towards children all its life. Ongoing positive experiences between children and puppies are essential to maintain healthy relationships. Puppies should be introduced to children when they are calm, and treats should be used to facilitate introductions; this allows the puppy to build a posi-

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When we think of drowning incidents we often think of young children and backyard pools, however the Royal Life National Drowning Report contains some surprising, and alarming, statistics on adult incidents and fatalities in the water. The 2016 Report shows almost one fifth of deaths (19 per cent) occurred in people aged 25-34 years, with 52 deaths recorded. This was higher than any other age group and a 27 per cent increase against the 10 year average. Alcohol consumption was also a major risk factor for drowning, with 15 per cent of people found to have a positive reading for alcohol in their bloodstream at the time, and of those who had consumed alcohol, 40 per cent recorded a blood alcohol concentration that was four times the legal limit. Males accounted for 83 per cent of drowning deaths – also the highest percentage in the past 10 years. It’s obvious more education is still needed, and many local adults are now seeking swimming lessons, from teenagers tired of not being able to join in at

social occasions on the water, to people in their 80s wanting to tick off items on their bucket list that involve the water, and everyone in between. Terry Spinks is Operation Manager at Nepean Aquatic Centre and Eva Bory’s, but still teaches adult private lessons on a weekly basis because of the personal reward it brings to teach an important and potentially lifesaving skill. Mr Spinks said: “Learning to swim opens that person up to a whole range of new possibilities and experiences. I’ve had students come to learn to swim because they want to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, or confidently take the kids to a water park. Some are inspired to learn when their children do, and about 90 per cent of my adult students have had

a fright in the water that has acted as the catalyst for them to pick up the phone and enquire about lessons – which is sometimes the scariest part of the process”. In addition to Australian residents, 25 overseas tourists drowned last year, with almost half (44 per cent) of these visitors coming from Asian countries. Terry added: “The majority of the adult swimming lessons are people from immigrant backgrounds, and the common theme is that they simply didn’t grow up with the emphasis we place on learning to swim in Australian society. We have a real United Nations feel, from English and Irish to African and Indian people, Indigenous Australians, the list goes on. It’s never too late to learn, and everyone is welcome”.

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exception, he is a really nice dog and I hope that his owner sees him and comes forward. He is in great condition and is a really well mannered happy and outgoing boy. We had a great time in the run with him today, I have to say though a squeaky ball is a must in his new home, he loves them and will play forever! If you are looking for a great family dog then please come down and meet this guy!

I was brought into the shelter after being found at Orchard Hills. I was covered in bindis but otherwise I look great, so I must have gotten out and gone on an adventure. The volunteers brushed my coat and now I’m ready to go home so if you know my owner please let them know I’m at the shelter. If I’m not reclaimed I can be adopted by a new family from 12th November. Come and visit me anytime!

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Although we don’t typically celebrate Halloween in Australia, us Aussies love to get in on the fun of dressing up if we have a themed party to go to. This year there are definitely some key looks to try out that will have you Halloween ready for 2016. The most popular choice for the girls (and actually quite easy to pull off) would be Harley Quinn, the badass super-villain who inspired us this year in the hit film ‘Suicide Squad’. Start with some shorts, even if they are a summer pair of denim ones, this will work with your overall look! Try Supre out for the Maui Short in the colour blue bird. Pair with an old t-shirt that you have at home, something that you want to rip up a tad, and wear cropped or tied in a knot! Find a silky bomber jacket with a little red in it and this will be perfect! Use some blue and red eye shadows to smudge around your eyes and grab a fine eyeliner pen to draw a heart on your cheek and the word ‘rotten’. For hair, the fictional DC Comics character Harley in the movie had pigtails

dipped in red and blue hair dye. If you are not quite ready to debut that look into the office the Monday after the celebration, go for coloured hairspray or the latest invention – hair chalk, instead. Hair chalk comes in a variety of different colours, Priceline at Westfield Penrith have the brand Colour Addict that has a spray in version of hair chalk that works on all hair types and colours.

Fitting for Harley Quinn go for the red and blue shades. Start by protecting your clothes with a towel, covering your shoulders and back, spray directly into dry hair at a distance of about 15cms, it’s easier to form your pigtails first. To seal the colour simply spray in a spritz of hair spray, just wash the colour out later with your usual shampoo!

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I love the warmer weather. But I have to admit there’s one thing I do hate about summer: the ridiculous ‘beach body’ diets that pop up in the media. Rather than inspiring healthy change these articles just end up shaming you into feeling like your body isn’t fit for public viewing, unless of course you live on juices and lose 20 kilos in a month. It’s all pretty ridiculous really, especially considering summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and make some realistic sustainable changes to your health. So this week instead of giving you a boring impossible to follow diet plan, I want to run through a few tips to help you enjoy summer while still making healthy choices. Go one for one This is a trick I’ve been using lately when I’m craving something that’s not so healthy. Instead of denying myself the food I want I pair it with a nutritious option. For example, if I want a big bowl of hot chips I have half a bowl and pair it with my favourite vegetable or salad. This way

you’re satisfying the craving while still getting the nutrients your body needs. Start simple You know that chocolate bar you have every afternoon, replace it with your favourite summer fruit (frozen fruit is great for a cool snack on a hot day) or a handful of your favourite nuts. It may seem like a small change but with that one swap you’ve reduced your discretionary food intake and increased your intake of nutritious plant based foods. Get more H2O Hotter days mean that keeping hydrated is even more important than ever. If you find water tasteless and boring then put

together a water bottle filled with fruit slices such as lemon, lime or orange, and a fresh summery herb like mint. Water is a lot more inviting when it has a little flavour. Use that body You’re more likely to improve your health by actually going to the beach, rather than trying an impossible to maintain beach body diet. Get together a healthy picnic lunch and spend the afternoon swimming and playing ball sports on the sand. It’s much more fun than a juice cleanse and you’ll be more likely to stick with simpler healthy lifestyle changes. Happy eating!

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Third time lucky for Birtwhistle

Ashleigh Gentle and Jacob Birtwhistle cross the line in first place at the Nepean Triathlon last Sunday. Photo: JGRimages

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fter finishing runner-up the last two years, Tasmanian triathlete Jacob Birtwhistle finally broke through the finishing tape first to win last Sunday’s Nepean Triathlon. Held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, the 21-year-old rising star took out Australia’s oldest triathlon with a winning time of 1:30:03. After finishing second in 2014 and 2015, Birtwhistle was confident this would be his year. “I expected to do well this year, I’d been training really well these last few weeks and I was confident things would come together well on the day,” he told the Weekender. “After the last two years it was a real relief to finally come through and get the win. When you race for a living it’s always disappointing when you don’t get the win, so I was really happy and glad I was able to do it this weekend.” Triathletes were greeted with excellent racing conditions during last weekend’s event, with a strong field of competitors taking part. Birtwhistle said he anticipated a tough match-up with Australian Olympian Ryan Bailie. “It was a quality field this year, I knew going in that it was probably going to be a battle between myself and Ryan Bailie,” he said. “Ryan went to Rio this year and was the highest ranked Australia during the World Triathlon Series while I was second.” Fortunately, Birtwhistle managed to go one better than his rival in Penrith, finishing 46 seconds ahead of him to take this year’s title. Meanwhile, Rio Olympian Ashleigh Gentle was crowned the Nepean Triathlon’s female winner. The 25-year-old Queenslander took out her second Nepean Triathlon in three years with a winning time of 1:37:51. 1200 competitors entered this year’s race, which held a prize pool of $37,500. Both Birtwhistle and Gentle are expected to return next year to defend their titles.

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Softball

Representative call-ups well deserved Penrith proves its dominance with 11 members of local softball association earning rep honours NATHAN TAYLOR

he Penrith City Softball Association will be leading the way this January with 11 members – including players, coaches and statisticians – represented at the U17 Men’s and Women’s National Softball Championships. Penrith City will have five male players representing the NSW U17 Men’s team including Thomas Cass, Jarred Garland, Jeremy Garland, Haiden-Jesse Reveco and Joshua Wickens, while the local association will have two female players representing the NSW U17 Women’s team in Georgia Britton and Shaylan Whatman. Off the field, statisticians Rhonda Schultz and Chris Fraser will look after the Men’s and Women’s teams respectively while Chris Coleman and David Garland have been appointed assistant coaches by Softball NSW. Cranebrook teen Jarred Garland will represent NSW for the third straight year when competition gets underway in Canberra on January 2. Speaking with the Weekender, the 16-year-old said Penrith City’s success at State representative level is largely put

The Penrith City Softball Association is leading the way with NSW representative selections. Photo: Megan Dunn down to the hardworking coaches and officials. “If it wasn’t for them, us players wouldn’t be winning most of our competitions,” he said. “It’s great having so many Penrith players in the one side because all of us boys gel together really well and it’s a lot of fun. “Since I started in this team two years ago we haven’t lost, so it’s very exciting getting picked to represent NSW again.”

The news is even more exciting for 15-year-old Georgia Britton, who will be making her NSW debut at the NSW Softball Centre in Blacktown on January 2. The Claremont Meadows resident said it was a dream come true to be selected to represent her state. “It was crazy... after working so hard, it was good to have it pay off,” she said. “My family was also really proud when they heard I was selected.”

The talented teenager only took up the sport four years ago and is already playing well ahead of her age. Georgia, who plays catcher and third base, said she’s looking forward to lining up against some of the country’s best young softball talent. “I can’t wait to meet new people and work together as a team,” she said. “It will also be really fun playing against teams from around Australia too.”

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OzTag star sets his sights on a future in rugby league NATHAN TAYLOR

lenmore Park teenager Keegan Woods hopes to one day put his OzTag skills to the test by living out his dream of playing in the National Rugby League. The Year 11 St Dominic’s College student has only played the popular sport for three years but is already competing at the highest level. Last week the 16-year-old took out the award for Most Valuable Player at the Australian Junior OzTag Championships when he captained his U17 West Sydney Tigers side to tournament glory. West Sydney’s 5-4 win over Sunshine Coast in the final was a huge triumph for the local representative side after they finished third two years in a row. “I’ve played at this tournament for the past two years and this is the best we’ve ever finished,” Keegan told the Weekender. “The majority of the players were from the Penrith area plus a few from Norwest. Winning the MVP award and scoring 14 tries across nine games were great highlights for me.” After leading his team in tries scored and ‘wowing’ the Coffs Harbour crowd with his incredible speed and dazzling

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footwork, Keegan hopes to one day follow in the footsteps of NRL superstars Matt Moylan and Shaun Johnson. The exciting pair began their playing careers in the similar sport of touch football before taking the leap into rugby league. “100 per cent, I definitely would like to progress to rugby league in the future,” Keegan admitted. “I’m looking to go into C Grade next year but I need to improve my defence and playmaking skills.” While Keegan harbours a dream of playing in the NRL, he still has quite a bit to achieve in the world of OzTag including representing the West Sydney Tigers at the upcoming Australian U20’s OzTag Championships. Keegan’s selection was something to marvel after he became the only 16-yearold Penrith OzTag player to be selected in the hugely competitive side. Keegan admitted he was surprised at how far he’s come since taking up the sport at 13. “Coming through soccer and rugby league my Dad always said that I had good footwork, so he put me into OzTag and touch... I’ve gradually got better,” he said. “It certainly has caught me by surprise at how well I’ve done but I’m enjoying it.”

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Brothers set to take on the world Story continued from » p. 64 But the good news wasn’t just reserved for young Harrison, with both brothers invited by the Futsal Institute to tour beautiful Spain next March. While the duo are kicking major goals in futsal, they are also impressing in representative outdoor soccer too. Following outstanding seasons with the Mt Druitt Town Rangers, the pair were invited by the club to play in Portugal next year as well. Blake said he couldn’t wait to visit the homeland of his football hero. “I’m looking forward to going to Portugal the most because I follow Cristiano Ronaldo,” the 11-year-old striker said. Blake said his family and friendship circle were proud of the achievements of he and his brother. “Our friends at school are happy and proud of us, and perhaps a little jealous,” he said. “Our parents can’t believe it – they always want us to try our best.” While the boys admit there’s plenty of planning and training before next year’s adventures begin, there’s one very important thing that needs to be taken care of first. “We’ve never been overseas before… we don’t even have passports!” Harrison admitted. Your comments: Email news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Students take over Pepper Stadium to try a range of sports as part of Panthers on the Prowl NATHAN TAYLOR

ore than 1200 local primary school students invaded Pepper Stadium on Tuesday for a day of fun and games at Panthers on the Prowl’s annual Sports Expo. Year 5 and 6 students from eight different schools around the Penrith area took part in the 2016 Sports Expo, with development officers and staff from a variety of local sports assisting on the day. Panthers on the Prowl’s OAK Healthy Active Lifestyles Program teacher, Darren Horgan, said the idea of the day was to try and connect kids with community sports. “A lot of these kids already play sport outside of school but the real message is: if you only ever play sport in school, usually when you finish school you stop playing sport, and that’s something we try to negate by introducing them to a community-based club,” he said. It’s the first time in three years Panthers on the Prowl have run the popular event with students getting involved in a range of sports including rugby league, rugby union, touch football, soccer, tennis and cricket.

Students from across Penrith took part in the Panthers on the Prowl Sports Expo NRL ambassador and 2003 Penrith Panthers premiership winner Ben Ross was also on hand during the day to deliver the important message of healthy lifestyles. “Ben talked to the kids about healthy eating and leading a healthy lifestyle,” Mr Horgan said. “He spoke about the benefits of drinking plenty of water, eating extra fruit and vegetables as well as getting enough sleep and looking after your mental health.” The day has proved very successful in

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CRICKET: Day one of Penrith’s Round 4 clash against Manly-Warringah was postponed last Saturday due to bad weather. Play is expected to get underway at LM Graham Reserve this Saturday morning in a shortened format. Penrith are currently sitting undefeated in fourth place on the NSW Premier Cricket standings.

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BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade side enjoyed mixed results against Macarthur in Round 6 of the NSW State Baseball League. In the mid-week game last Wednesday, Macarthur hammered Penrith 8-1, while last Sunday Penrith came out on top 4-3. Penrith will take on Manly in Round 7. GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks are back in business, defeating the Central Coast Sharks 26-20 in Round 8 of Gridiron NSW Division 1 competition. The Ducks currently have three wins to start the season – the most they’ve had in a single season since entering the competition in 2014. This Saturday the Ducks will aim for back to back victories when they battle Newcastle.

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years past with many students signing up to local sporting clubs after participating in the Sports Expo via Panthers on the Prowl.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: St Marys MMA fighter Arlene Blencowe has lost her Featherweight bout to Canadian Julia Budd at Bellator 162 in Memphis last weekend.

The 33-year-old local mother of two was defeated by majority decision following the standard three round format. Blencowe is already planning her return to the Bellator arena next year. FOOTBALL: Mamre Anglican School in Kemps Creek came away from Blacktown Football Park triumphant last week after recording victory in the fourth annual Wanderers School Cup. In the biggest ever year of the competition, Mamre won the Primary School Mixed and High School Girls tournaments while falling to Westfields Sports High School in the High School Boys final. With qualifying tournaments playing all over western Sydney since May, over 2000 students in the region participated in the tournament that finished last Thursday with a Finals Gala Day. Almost 200 teams entered the competition with 10 teams qualifying for the Finals Gala Day in each division. In the Primary School division Mamre defeated Galston Public School with goals to Andrew Shalala, Dempsey Ellem and an Own Goal. The High School Girls saw Mamre claim their second trophy of the day, defeating Cecil Hills High School 1-0 thanks to a solitary strike by Jessica Curtale.

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alented Penrith brothers Blake and Harrison Mount are set to have the year of their lives in 2017 when they travel the world playing soccer. The St Mary MacKillop Primary School students are so good at both the indoor and outdoor forms of the game that they were invited to play in the United States, Spain and Portugal next year. Earlier this month the pair represented NSW at the 2016 National School Futsal Championships with Blake coming away with 15 goals while his younger brother, Harrison, slotted five into the back of the net. Harrison’s form at centre-back was so impressive however, that he was one of three players from NSW selected to represent Australia in the United States next July. The 10-year-old said he was in shock when he was told of his selection. “I was so surprised… I can’t explain it,” Harrison told the Weekender. “I remember my dad found out and when I was in bed one night he came and told me… I couldn’t believe it.” Story continues on » p. 62

Young futsal stars Blake and Harrison Mount will travel the globe next year. Photo: Melinda Jane

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