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HISTORY MAKERS The Penrith Panthers have qualified for the Finals in all three grades this season, the first time the feat has been achieved since the introduction of the Holden Cup in 2008. In its 50th year, the club is now dreaming of triple premiership glory. See Extra Time pull-out inside. ADVERTISEMENT

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Brett’s unexpected Father’s Day Born four months early, this little fighter was an early present for dad JADE ALIPRANDI

hile Father’s Day is important for most families, it will be particularly special for new dad Brett Hill who will spending it with his son at Nepean Hospital. Mr Hill’s two-and-a-half-month-old son, Rohan, has spent the first months of his life in Nepean Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) after he and his twin sister were born prematurely at just 23 weeks and six days. Sadly, the baby girl passed away after a brave 28 day fight. “This is definitely an important Father’s Day for me,” Mr Hill told the Weekender. “Being a father is the best thing in the world and I can’t wait to spend the day with Rohan.” While Mr Hill has had to return to work after he ran out of holidays and sick leave, Rohan never leaves his mind. “To be celebrating Father’s Day this year is just amazing and while it’s the first of many, it’s really nice to know that fatherhood is something that can never be taken away from me,” Mr Hill said. Rohan is now in a stable condition and is being monitored closely by nurses and doctors to ensure he can hopefully leave the hospital by early October.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found that former State Londonderry MP Bart Bassett “knowingly solicited a political donation from a property developer”. However, it will not seek the advice of the DPP with respect to the possible prosecution of Mr Bassett for a criminal offence. ICAC this week released its findings in relation to its investigation into political fundraising. The Commission’s report has found that in 2010, for the purposes of his 2011 NSW State Election campaign, Mr Bassett solicited an $18,000 political donation from Buildev, a property developer. Mr Bassett stood aside from the Liberal Party in 2014 and did not re-contest Londonderry last year.

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Brett Hill with his partner Maddison and their baby son, Rohan “The staff have been amazing,” Mr Hill said. “They have kept us up-to-date with everything, they’ve been really supportive and they work really hard for what they do – they’re always on their feet and never stopping.”

Mr Hill will spend the weekend with Rohan and will attend a special event at the hospital tomorrow, that’s being held for all the dads with babies in the NICU. Check out our special Father’s Day video on our Facebook page this Sunday: www.facebook.com/westernweekender

Tuesday was the first day of Australian Parliament after the 2016 election, and the official start of a very different life for new Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar. While it’s a new experience for Ms Husar and 39 other new MPs, her time working in Member for Chifley Ed Husic’s office as an adviser until the NSW Election last year has helped her ease into the role. “I know some of the processes already and a lot of the people because I’ve worked with them,” she said. “You can’t do a course in university about how to be an MP, so having that as a background was very handy.” Ms Husar said she’s already been receiving a lot of correspondence from locals.

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Council election is important Most people I speak to seem incredibly surprised that they need to vote in the local Council election next Saturday, September 10. People are well and truly over politics and elections after a State Election last year, a longer than usual Federal Election campaign just a few months ago and of course the odd leadership challenge thrown in along the way. But yes, next Saturday you do need to go to the polls again and yes, it’s important that you use your vote wisely. (And yes, sausage sizzles will again be at the ready). Council is probably the most complained about level of government out of the three, and yet it’s the one we all seem to pay the least attention to when elections come around. In 2016 Councils are about much more than roads, rates and rubbish and in fact play a vital role in the way we get around the city in which we work, live and play. Councils also have a seat at the table when it comes to vital infrastructure projects such as the new airport in western Sydney. While local government still has its fair share of political agendas and egos, it is also the level of government where you’ll most find people dedicated to improving the local community. Without singling out anybody for fear of being labelled unfair, the ballot paper next Saturday is full of names who have the Penrith community and its future well and truly at heart. Politicians are often labelled as “out of touch”, greedy or in it for themselves, but truth be told, you’re not going to get rich

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by being on Council. The perks extend to a minimal wage and a few lollies at the Monday night meetings. The election next Saturday also signals the end of a couple of Council careers, with Ben Goldfinch, Prue Car and Jackie Greenow not standing for re-election. All three have been incredible advocates for Penrith and deserve our thanks for their efforts during their time on Council, particularly Cr Greenow who ends a 21 year run representing the city. Do yourself a favour – don’t treat next Saturday as a chore. Do a little bit of research (on your own or via today’s Weekender and our election-eve edition next week) and play a role in helping determine who guides Penrith’s growth over the next four years. Panthers do community proud Our front page photo today showcases something we should be incredibly

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proud of – the Penrith Panthers have qualified for the rugby league Finals in all three grades. Behind the scenes the Panthers are desperately trying to create a successful era both on and off the field that escaped the club for various reasons after their two premierships in 1991 and 2003. After all the criticism and question marks, Phil Gould’s vision for the club is starting to come to fruition and the Panthers are on the brink of an era that could deliver them an unprecedented level of community support. Whatever the results over the next month, there is no question that the Panthers have reached new heights in 2016. You get the feeling something very special is building. Failure looms for NRL’s 6pm game Long a gripe of many fans, Monday Night Football joined corner posts, punching and the North Sydney Bears in the giant rugby league graveyard this week. A sensible decision, most would say, but the NRL’s move to open up a Friday 6pm timeslot for games next year just screams of stupidity. The concept of a ‘pub game’ simply won’t work and while a big chunk of matches are likely to be in New Zealand, there is still sure to be some scheduling nightmares. In the first part of the season, the game will actually air at 5pm in Queensland, rugby league’s second biggest state. That is just ridiculous. I’ll give it a year before the NRL wakes up, listens to the fans and finds a new timeslot for the match.

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fter some menial preparation tasks, the ‘heavy lifting’ for the Nepean River Green Bridge has finally begun. Seymour Whyte Constructions began to build the piling foundations on Monday for the bridge’s two permanent abutments that will be responsible for holding a whopping 600 tonnes of steel. Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres turned the first sod for the project he committed to in 2010, that is expected to be open and ready for use by the middle of 2018. “People will be able to walk over the bridge between Penrith and Emu Plains and actually be able to see the river for the first time in 150 years,” he said. Mr Ayres said the abutments will be some of the largest on any pedestrian bridge in the country, and are designed to be able to be integrated into future development on the Penrith side of the river. The $49 million project is costing double what was originally allocated by the NSW Government for the bridge, and Mr Ayres said the extra $25 million will be spread out over two Budgets. “This bridge is being built for the price it costs to build it,” he said. “It’s been a very complicated project and

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Bitter fallout from greyhound closure Bitten hard: 40-year-old local business to close as flow-on impact from racing ban starts to emerge DALE DRINKWATER

hole industries are going to be wiped out in the wake of the State Government’s decision to ban greyhound racing, according to pet food suppliers Brett and Yvonne Chambers – starting with theirs. Mr and Mrs Chambers own and run Farra Pet Foods in Peachtree Road, Penrith, a 40-year-old business that sells 80 per cent of its processed meat to the greyhound industry. Mr Chambers said Farra bought over 300 tonnes of non-human consumption beef and 20 tonnes of non-human consumption kangaroo meat from suppliers last year alone. “80 per cent of it goes to greyhounds... we can’t pay our bills off 20 per cent, and will have to close,” he said. They believe Farra will be one of many pet food processing businesses that will be forced to shut their doors, leaving little to no use for a large portion of meat already unfit for human consumption. This meat comes from the dairy and beef industries, from cows that have died of natural causes or sickness, and through the legal culling of kangaroos.

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If the abattoirs close, Mrs Chambers questioned how animals who have died of sickness will be tested after death, and how disease outbreak within the dairy and beef industries will be managed. “Abattoirs test for a cause of death and play a huge role in containing disease outbreak among cattle in the farming industry,” she said. “Where will the wastage from the dairy and beef industries go? It’s against the law to burn dead animals or bury them in areas where they can enter the water system, so what’s it going to cost a farmer to remove a dead cow?” Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon was in Penrith last week when the Greens launched their national campaign to end greyhound racing across Australia. “We are in talks with the government about how those issues are managed, but we also need to recognise that the industry has been dying,” she said. “Prior to there being any inquiry, any exposure on the ABC, more than 20 race tracks were already earmarked for closure, the industry has lost its support base.” Legislation passed the NSW Parliament last week that will see the green light go on at race tracks for the final time on June 30 next year.

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Penrith becomes Rotary mecca for major annual conference JADE ALIPRANDI

otary Clubs from across Australia were in for a treat this week when the new President Elect of Rotary International, Ian Riseley, paid them a visit in Penrith. Rotary members from across the country flocked to Penrith Panthers to hear Mr Riseley speak at a number of seminars. When Mr Riseley takes over the presidency next July, he will become the fifth Australian in 110 years to do so, something he says is a huge privilege. “You could say it’s a big deal – it’s certainly a massive honour,” he told the Weekender. “I’m optimistic that I’ll come up with interesting ideas to make Rotary an even better organisation than it is now.” Mr Riseley was last in Penrith in 2000 for the Olympics, and said he is looking forward to meeting with everyone over the few days he is here. “It’s a real pleasure to be here and I can’t wait to get talking to people and meet everyone who puts in such a great effort for Rotary,” he said. When asked what the best part of being involved in Rotary is, Mr Riseley said it’s all to do with his 1.2 million international colleagues. “I’m an ordinary individual on my own

The scene after the incident last Thursday, August 25. Photo: CareFlight JADE ALIPRANDI

woman was discharged from hospital earlier this week after a horror car accident involving a semi trailer in Cranebrook. The woman, aged in her 40s, was a rear passenger in a car travelling along The Northern Road, Cranebrook, when a semi trailer rear-ended the vehicle just after 8.15am last Thursday, August 25, near Fifth Avenue. CareFlight’s rapid response rescue helicopter was called and landed in the area at about 8.30am.

The woman suffered head injuries and was treated at the scene by CareFlight’s specialist doctor and intensive care paramedics. She was placed into an induced coma with sedation, and was placed on a ventilator to help stabilise her injuries. The crews transferred the injured woman to the helicopter and she was flown to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition. She didn’t require surgery and was discharged from Westmead Hospital on Monday, August 29. The road was closed for much of the day last Thursday and investigations into the crash are ongoing.

Ian Riseley speaking on Wednesday at Penrith Panthers. Photo: Melinda Jane and what can I really achieve? Not much,” he said. “But when I’m joined by 1.2 million likeminded colleagues we can do plenty; we have the chance to make a real difference throughout the world as well as in our own communities.” The National Rotary Institute is being held at Penrith Panthers until September 3.

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I would like to know who the brains-trust at NSW Transport was who decided – without any consultation with Penrith Council – that a passenger set-down area on the south side of Penrith Station was no longer required. The Mayor Karen McKeown is quite right in slamming NSW Transport for this decision (Weekender, August 26). I understand that a permanent set-down area has been or will be set aside on the northern side of the station which means that anyone from the south side of Penrith who wants to legally setdown passengers at the station must now go all the way around through Thornton to do so. My bet is that most people will not do this and will opt to run the gauntlet of the parking rangers and set-down in the taxi area. Not happy, Jan. KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

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I agree this is absolutely ridiculous and I can’t get over the fact that they have fined people with no prior warning. Just shows that all they are after is money and don’t care about commuters and residents. Typical government, bloody useless. JANICE MCNEIL, VIA FACEBOOK

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Important job doesn’t help man escape heavy penalty

A highly-regarded Nepean Hospital anaesthetist has failed to retain his licence despite his important line of work. Ian Mark Seppelt fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with driving while disqualified and speeding. The court heard the intensive care specialist chose to “run the gauntlet” and drive his daughter to school to avoid her missing a leadership camp, but was busted speeding in the process. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich told the Wallacia resident he had placed an “enormous burden” on his lawyer to try and “justify the unjustifiable”. He acknowledged his life-saving research, but said he was not being judged on his profession, but rather his “appalling” traffic history and the fact that he “wilfully disobeyed” his suspension. “The road rules apply equally,” Magistrate Milovanovich said. “We have to be consistent.” He was convicted, fined $1,300 and disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Father thought daughter was in trouble when he assaulted man

A protective father who assaulted his daughter’s partner thinking she was in danger has been slapped with two good behaviour bonds. Craig Paul Lodding fronted Penrith Local Court last Friday charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’ and ‘enter a building with intent to commit an indictable offence’. The court heard after trying and failing to contact his daughter, he became worried and “barged into the house”, grabbing his son-in-law. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich said he could understand his concern but that he took the wrong approach. “Unfortunately you allowed your judgement to falter on this occasion,” he said, acknowledging the accused was an otherwise hardworking and decent member of

the community. He was ordered to enter into multiple two-year good behaviour bonds.

Magistrate sees funny side of prisoner’s naughty words

A prisoner’s parting words have caused giggles in court after he let the F-bomb slip. Joshua Azzopardi appeared before Penrith Local Court via audio visual link from custody last Friday, charged with ‘escape police custody’, ‘assault and resist police’ and ‘damage property’. After conferring with the bar table, Magistrate Roger Clisdell advised Mr Azzopardi he would re-appear on October 6 to confirm his not guilty pleas. “No f***king worries, mate,” he replied before exiting the booth. “I got two thumbs up,” Magistrate Clisdell chuckled. “What did Basil from ‘Fawlty Towers’ say? A satisfied customer, we should have him stuffed.”

Former homeless man had knife for protection

Sleeping rough is no excuse to carry a knife, a former homeless man has found out the hard way. Ricky Allan McMahon fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with having custody of a knife in a public place. When asked why he had the instrument in his possession, the defendant told the court it was “beneficial to have protection” when you’re sleeping on the streets. But Magistrate Carl Milovanovich shot down that defence, saying a knife for personal protection was specifically outlawed as people were more likely to get injured if an altercation occurred. “You hear on the news every night about a stabbing,” he said. “The silver lining is that I never once used it,” Mr McMahon responded. He was convicted, and ordered to enter a 12-month good behaviour bond.

Crime spree leads to year-long prison sentence

Mathew Jones will spend the next 12 months behind bars and miss the birth of his child after being sentenced for a spate of offences. Wearing prison greens and blowing kisses to his heavily pregnant partner, Mr Jones appeared before Penrith Local Court via video audio link from Parklea last Thursday to face the music for his 10day August crime spree. The 27-year-old faced court charged with having custody of a 9cm-blade butterfly knife, two counts of ‘driving while disqualified’, ‘police pursuit’ and ‘failing to wear a seat belt’. A suitably unimpressed Magistrate Carl Milovanovich described the repeat offender’s driving while disqualified record as “appalling” and said only full time custody would suffice. “You’ve got to realise this hasn’t happened overnight,” he said, noting the former bricklayer’s labourer was first prosecuted back in 2009. “You have total disregard for your obligations to the court and yourself and the community.” Magistrate Milovanovich refused a request to implement a parole period, saying the accused had been given that luxury in the past and had re-offended. He is eligible for release on August 13, 2017.

Man grateful for being caught

A former drug taker who relapsed has expressed his gratitude at being caught. Riazal Ali appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’. His lawyer claimed Mr Ali had been “abstinence” up until the latest offence but had turned to drugs again after losing his job and encountering child custody issues. “He is glad police were able to stop him before he went down the path he’s previously walked,” his solicitor said.

Magistrate Carl Milovanovich accepted it was only a small quantity of meth amphetamine for personal use, but warned him to keep his nose clean. “Look, I’ve had a look at your criminal record,” he said. “You need to be careful...that you don’t allow drugs to moderate your behaviour.” He was convicted, fined $300 and the drugs were ordered to be destroyed.

Man failed to complete any of his community service hours

The race is on for Daniel Hopperton to complete his community service work after failing to meet his obligations. Mr Hopperton fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday having failed to perform any of his 50-hours of courtimposed community service. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich gave him two months to complete the unpaid task or face revocation and a stiffer penalty. “[Community service is] a direct alternative to full-time custody,” Magistrate Carl Milovanovich reminded him before warning him against another false start. He is due back in court on October 27.

Marriage breakdown leads man to drunken night

A heavily intoxicated driver caught “swerving all over the road” has been stripped of his licence for nine months. Stephen Bruce Cole fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with high-range drink driving. The court heard the former maintenance worker broke his longstanding sobriety following the collapse of his second marriage and blew more than five times the legal limit when intercepted. Magistrate Carl Milovanovich said it was “good fortune rather than good management” that no one was killed. “It’s a shame to see a man of your age with no criminal record before the court,” he said. He was also ordered to fit an interlock device to his car.

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St Clair: Woman’s car stolen at knifepoint from her driveway

An anonymous tip-off to Crime Stoppers has led to the recovery of a car stolen at knifepoint from St Clair last week. A 40-year-old woman had her maroon Camry stolen by a man armed with a knife as she returned to her home in Morningbird Close, St Clair, at about 8.40pm on Thursday, August 25. Following an appeal to the public for assistance, an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers was received about 6.30pm on Friday, August 26. Police from Penrith Local Area Command and St Marys detectives attended Pyramid Street, Emu Plains, where the stolen car was found on the street. It was seized for forensic examination. Police have thanked the public and the media for their assistance.

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At about 2.25am on Tuesday, August 30, police had cause to stop the pair as they were driving down Batt Street, Jamisontown. Police spoke to both people. It was established that the female, who was driving at the time, held a suspended driver’s licence. After a search of the pair and their vehicle, they were both subsequently arrested and charged. The 29-year-old Springwood woman was granted conditional bail and was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’, ‘possess goods in custody suspected of being stolen’, and ‘drive motor vehicle while suspended’. The 31-year-old Penrith man was refused bail and was charged with ‘supply prohibited drug’, ‘possess prohibited drug’, and ‘resist officer in execution of duty’. The woman is due in Penrith Local Court on September 20, and the man was due to appear on Tuesday, August 30.

Jamisontown: Two men robbed by gang of seven

Two men were allegedly robbed on Saturday night in a scary incident in Jamisontown. At about 3.20am on Saturday, August 27, the two men, aged 22 and 19, were walking along Mulgoa Road near Preston Street. The duo entered Preston Street when they were approached by a group of seven men. The group allegedly grabbed the 22-year-old and repeatedly assaulted him before he fell to the ground. They demanded he hand over his phone to which he complied. They then turned to the 19-year-old and demanded his phone, which they were given, before they fled the scene, running out onto Mulgoa Road. Police were called when the victims made their way to a nearby residence for help.

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Council Election

Changing face of North Ward offers • All five current North Ward Councillors will contest election • Changing dynamics creates uncertainty However, Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler got both his second and third candidate up in the 2012 election, and is fairly confident he will get his number two, Glen Gardiner, up this time. “I am hopeful I will get my number two elected,” he said. Cr Fowler has been a long-term Councillor, and recognised the importance of North Ward as a residential area as Penrith continues to grow. “Not withstanding this, there is still important agricultural industries in North Ward. There’s horse studs along Castlereagh Road, market gardens in Berkshire Park and what will be in the future a very important location with the Penrith Lakes.” It’s been a battle for Councillors affiliated with major parties to come to agreements with controversial Cr Cornish, who turned his back on the Liberal Party to run as a conservative independent. Cr Cornish suggested there could have been a Labor-Liberal cross preference deal, which both parties flatly denied. “Labor is preferencing the Greens (and vice versa across all wards), Crameri is preferencing Cornish (and vice versa) and the Liberals are standing on their own. I’m not getting preferences nor am I giving them,” Cr Fowler said. Labor’s Cr Thain said the new population in Jordan Springs makes it hard to predict

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hree of Council’s most experienced campaigners in the shape of John Thain, Kevin Crameri and Ross Fowler are again contesting North Ward at next week’s Council Election. North Ward has seen a huge increase in its population with the recent development of the new Jordan Springs housing estate in its south-east, and before that, canal-living in Waterside. In the north, residents and business in the semi-rural Londonderry will be affected by the NSW Government’s ban on greyhound racing, and in the south there’s new a new type of residents in the contemporary Thornton estate. Council has recently had a strong focus on activating the CBD’s night time economy, and has approved a record amount of development applications. For the last four years, North Ward has been represented by one Labor Councillor, John Thain; one Liberal, Ross Fowler; one Greens, Michelle Tormey; and two independents, Kevin Crameri and Marcus Cornish. Each current Councillor is recontesting to secure one of the five spots, and if they all receive enough votes to get back in, no one will get their second candidate on Council.

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Library system Penrith City Library has officially launched its new web-based catalogue, creating an easier and more accessible experience for library users. Library patrons now have a wider search function to find eBooks and eMagazines, local digital collections and local historic photographs. Since 1993, Penrith Library has operated its own designed system, which was the first fully integrated, library self-checkout facility in Australia. With rapid advancements in library collections and access technologies, it was time to move to a system that searches over a greater range of its contemporary services. The new system can be accessed at library.penrith.city. It officially launched on Monday.

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which way votes will go, with it likely to be a tight contest. “North Ward has changed dramatically in the last four years, we have these new estates with a lot more new voters where we don’t know how they will vote. There’s no patterns,” he said. “I desperately hope I get my second in. He’s young and has some great ideas and you need to have that so it’s more representative of the city.” North Ward has key arterial roads such as The Northern Road that has recently been widened and Castlereagh Road that are both in gridlock during peak hours. Widening Dunheved Road has been flagged as absolutely critical for a new Council, in addition to Werrington Road to the Great Western Highway. Long-term Penrith Councillor, Cr Crameri, who has been a loud voice for the semi-rural areas for 28 years, said roads are a critical issue. “We have to keep on top of our roads, they are deteriorating badly, like Dunheved and Andrews Roads,” he said. “Plus, car parking and traffic flow are huge issues, it can take you 15 minutes to go down High Street.” Cr Thain, Cr Fowler and Cr Crameri would be confident of retaining their spots

on Council, but the other two positions will be hotly contested. North Ward residents can vote before the September 10 election at the St Marys Memorial Hall, on the corner of Great Western Highway and Mamre Road, St Marys, or 205 to 209 High Street, Penrith in the old Blockbuster Video site.

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Council Election

35 candidates face • Airport remains a key issue for South Ward locals DALE DRINKWATER

he new airport at Badgerys Creek remains a hot topic in South Ward heading into the Council Election next weekend. Council has kept the airport at the front of mind when dealing with both State and Federal Governments, and has been heavily advocating for a rail link from the airport through Luddenham, Orchard Hills to St Marys and further north. With that, Councillors have a huge challenge ahead to ensure the best outcomes for the people of South Ward, many who bought into the area for a quiet, rural and semi-rural lifestyle. South Ward Councillors are required to balance this focus with the needs of the Penrith CBD, industrial area of Jamisontown, and the needs of families in the residential areas of South Penrith and the enormous Glenmore Park. Since 2012, South Ward has been in the hands of one Labor Councillor and current Mayor, Karen McKeown; three Liberals in the shape of Mark Davies, Bernard Bratusa and Ben Goldfinch; and Independent, Jim Aitken. Cr Goldfinch has left politics altogether

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to spend more time with his family, leaving Cr Davies to be the key Liberal Party candidate for South Ward. Cr Davies and his young number two, Joshua Hoole, are standing on their own, with no preferences to or from any other candidates in South Ward. “It’s a pretty big field of candidates, so who knows. But at the end of the day obviously it would be great to get Josh over the line to bring in some young blood to Council,” he said. Cr Bratusa has left to run in East Ward, leaving room for East Ward Councillor Maurice Girotto to run in South Ward for the Christian Democratic Party. Although South Ward now has 35 candidates across seven tickets all chasing one of the five spots on Council, Cr Girotto is not regretting his decision. “When we looked at it, running in East Ward was going to be a difficult task,” he said. “But half an hour before closing time Jackie Greenow pulled out [of East ward]. If I knew that I would have stayed in East Ward, because on your own it’s a hard task.” However, he said the Christian Democratic Party has a better chance in South Ward because there is a “generic core vote

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there”, and he has struck a preference deal with Cr Aitken. Cr Aitken threw his support behind Cr Girotto because he has been forthcoming and consistent in his focus for an honest Council. “He’s been a breath of fresh air as far as transparency goes, no games. I can’t say that across the board,” Cr Aitken said. Cr Aitken, who has been on Council for two decades, said Council is going to need to focus on producing a premier airport for South Ward. “One that’s not 24 hours, one that’s not going to cause health problems. It’s a matter of us doing it right,” he said. “We must take advantage of the opportunities – the best job opportunities, the best places where people want to raise families, the best hospitals and the best education.” Cr McKeown said while South Ward has so many different areas, she has great confidence that people will see good, experienced Councillors running again. “South Ward includes the city centre, it has the hospital, the residential areas and the rural areas, it’s a very diverse ward. It’s hard to predict but the voters very rarely get it wrong,” she said. “I would like to make sure my second

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Council Election

Confidence runs high among veteran • Jackie Greenow calls it quits after more than two decades on Council • Bratusa switches to East Ward DALE DRINKWATER

here’s still some familiar faces contesting East Ward at next week’s Council Election despite the departure of a veteran independent Councillor. East Ward covers key western Sydney suburbs such as St Marys, that has seen a huge increase in home values since the announcement of the Western Sydney Airport. In June, the Weekender reported that Raine and Horne St Marys recorded immediate increases between five and 10 per cent on housing, apartments and vacant land in the wake of the airport announcement. St Marys has the Spring Festival that was cancelled this year due to setbacks in the streetscape works, but the CBD is expected to be revitalised with people, after its first high rise apartment building began construction in May this year. East Ward also covers one of the most important features of the Penrith LGA, the Health and Education Precinct across the Western Sydney University site in Kingswood and Nepean TAFE. For the last four years, East Ward has been represented by two Labor Council-

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lors, Prue Car and Greg Davies, Liberal Tricia Hitchen and independents Maurice Girotto and Jackie Greenow. In the 2016 Penrith Council Election, it has the smallest number of candidates running for one of the five spots, with just 15 candidates on three tickets – five Greens, five Labor and five Liberal. Councillor Maurice Girotto has moved to instead run in South Ward for the Christian Democratic Party, and East Ward is also losing two of its female Councillors, including 21-year veteran Jackie Greenow. “A question was asked of me, ‘do I still want to be doing it in four years time’, and it’s a commitment I’m not willing to make,” Cr Greenow told the Weekender. “Now I will be able to spend more time with my three grandchildren who have never known me as anything other than a Councillor.” Cr Greenow said she wanted to clarify that she isn’t leaving East Ward, she’s just not running in the next election. The second is Cr Car, who won the seat of Londonderry for the Labor Party at the 2015 State Election. Greg Davies is still running for the Labor Party though, with another former State Election candidate, Todd Carney, running second on his ticket.

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candidates in battle for East Ward Cr Davies said he believes they are both a really good chance at securing a seat on Council, and could possibly even get their third candidate, Ben Price, across the line to represent the area that has a very broad demographic. “We do have a large proportion of older established areas, that have been around for as long as most people can remember,” Cr Davies said. “They were around long before we had Section 94 developer contributions, so there’s still work to do to bring the amenities up to scratch.” Caddens is fairly new, but he said in older areas like St Marys and North St Marys, there needs to be usable green space for families to enjoy the outdoors together. With the loss of two Councillors, the Liberal Party can be excused for running both current Councillors Tricia Hitchen and Bernard Bratusa on the same ticket. Cr Bratusa is leaving his spot in South Ward to take a shot at East Ward, where he ran unsuccessfully against Prue Car for the seat of Londonderry at the 2015 State Election. “I met a lot of good people door knocking in Londonderry so I think there’s a lot of opportunities in that ward,” Cr Bratusa said.

“And they’ve lost a lot of experience losing [the three Councillors] so there’s a need for experienced Councillors in East Ward.” In terms of where your vote will go, Labor is preferencing the Greens in East Ward and vice versa, leaving no preference deal to be made for the Liberal Party. East Ward residents can vote before September 10 at St Marys Memorial Hall, on the corner of Great Western Highway and Mamre Road, St Marys, or 205 to 209 High Street, Penrith.

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Community

Council Election

Panthers throws its support behind community heroes

Greens hope to double numbers on Council at election next week DALE DRINKWATER

he Red Cow was turned green last week for the launch of the Greens’ campaign ahead of Penrith Council elections next weekend. Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon introduced candidates Michelle Tormey for North Ward, Gavin Smith for East Ward and Patrick Darley-Jones for South Ward as the party’s lead candidates. “We will run a very strong campaign, I understand we are in with a very good chance in two wards but we don’t take anything for granted,” she said. “We are a small party, we’re not cashed-up like Labor and Liberal, but our strength is people.” Cr Tormey has been the only Greens Councillor since 2012. She is concerned the ward will be represented by only males if she is not re-elected. “I will bring female representation, we are losing two female Councillors, and in North Ward I am the only female that is in an electable position,” she said. “Women make up half of the population of Penrith and we can sometimes bring a different perspective.” She said she has learnt a lot in the last four years, and has toughened-up to the challenging world of politics. “Not only was I a young woman being

12 charities received a share in over $340,000 in ClubGrants funding. Photo: Megan Dunn NATHAN TAYLOR

enrith Panthers Leagues Club have presented a dozen charities with a combined $343,722 as part of ClubGrants funding. Last Thursday morning representatives from 12 charities were in attendance at the club to receive a portion of the important funding. The charities included Autism Spectrum, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Christ Mission Possible, Community Junction, Delta Therapy Dogs, Gifts of Grace, NADO, Panthers on the Prowl, Penrith City Coun-

cil (Community Projects Department), Penrith Community Kitchen, Riding for the Disabled and Royal Life Saving Society Australia. “We’re incredibly proud and privileged that Panthers can help, change and influence the lives of a number of people in our community by this very important ClubGrants process,” Penrith Panthers General Manager, Jason Stone said. Delta Therapy Dogs, who bring the joy of animal companionship to a range of facilities, received $5000 in funding. “The funding will help with the insurance, logistics as well as training the dogs,” Animal Handler, Heather Hanly said.

Council News Mondo opening Thousands of people walk through The Mondo each week due to its prominent location between Westfield Penrith, Penrith Library and the Council Chambers, and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. It’s a part of our city that is well used and I know it has been missed during its redevelopment. People would often walk past and through the area. What we wanted to do was create a space they can go to meet friends, enjoy the sun, to rest and relax. It’s part of Council’s vision to make our City Centres more vibrant, lively and attractive for investment while offering spaces for people to stop and enjoy being outside. The new Mondo is more inviting, contemporary and cosmopolitan. It’s already been embraced by workers, shoppers and visitors to our City Centre. The installation of a range of custom designed seating will allow for people who want to sit alone or meet in small groups and umbrellas as well as more trees provide shade

Gavin Smith, Michelle Tormey, Lee Rhiannon and Patrick Darley-Jones elected, I was also a Greens member. It was definitely a challenge, I was isolated in a sense,” she said. Lead candidate for South Ward Patrick Darley-Jones lives in Luddenham, and as an industrial engineer is keen to bring sustainable jobs to the Penrith area. “Real, local full-time jobs means job security for families, ensuring their mortgages are covered along with their home budget and their children’s school uniforms,” he said. “Jobs add value to the region and contribute to the nation.” Locals go to the polls next Saturday, September 10.

The weekly views of Penrith’s Council

to help beat the heat on hotter days. The low garden beds are designed to help “cool” the area and we’ve installed improved lighting. Many of these features incorporate sustainable materials and methods such as channelling water for tree irrigation, in line with Council’s sustainability goals. The work, combined with the new and artificial turf will make the space look good all year round and improve amenity, particularly during winter when the existing shaded grass surface turns to dust. Council hold regular events in the Mondo, our Children’s Services team holds its popular Children’s Week event there and the area has always been a popular place for young people to gather. Use of the space is constantly evolving. We are investigating opportunities to see more live music and other performances in the Mondo and in the future more outdoor eating options in this space.

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Brad Eastman has completed his large-scale mural at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School. Photo: Megan Dunn DALE DRINKWATER

y plucking the colours of Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School’s surrounds, Balibased contemporary muralist Brad Eastman, aka Beastman, has created a building-sized masterpiece. Using a palette of blues, greens, browns and vibrant yellows, students now and into the future can marvel at the internationally renowned artist’s work on the grounds of their own school. It took ‘Beastman’ over 60 hours to complete the mural, while hundreds of pairs of beady eyes watched him. “The scale of it instantly draws people in, especially the kids,” he said.

“They just want to know how the hell I’m doing it, so they just stare at me for ages while they’re trying to work it out.” He said having students watch him was a great way for them to realise the hard work and patience that goes into creating the scale and quality of his artworks. “Not many people can witness for a long period of time a large mural being painted, usually they see a finished product, but don’t see the whole process,” he said. ‘Beastman’ used aerosol paint for the work to show students the benefits of working with the medium, and create a positive image for it within the school. “I like doing the aerosol murals at schools because there’s a lot of stigma associated with spray paint,” he said.

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Nearly one-third of the people living in western Sydney are estimated to have diabetes or be at high risk. “The rising tsunami of diabetes in Sydney’s western suburbs will overwhelm hospitals within 15 years, and specialist factories will need to be built to perform amputations” – Western Sydney Local Health District chief executive, Danny O’Connor. This appalling scenario is avoidable. Diabetes, obesity and heart disease are diseases of modern lifestyle and are preventable, given the right information. At this seminar, professionals in their fields will spell out – in plain language – the modifications to lifestyle that can be life-saving.

‘LOSING WEIGHT WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND’ Dr Greg Fitzgerald (allied health), Osteopath, Chiropractor and Naturopath

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‘THE TRUTH ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN RESTORING HEALTH’ Ian Austin, Physiotherapist, and Francine Austin – owners of Everybody Physiotherapy in Penrith

‘SLEEP ‘LIKE A BABY’ AND TURN YOUR HEALTH AROUND’ Theo Theodorou, Pharmacist and owner of Priceline Pharmacy, Penrith, describing drug-free methods

‘NO MORE HEART ATTACKS – THE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR’ Roger French, Nutritionist, Health Director and Editor, Natural Health Society of Australia

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A chance to start your brand new career he Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo is held annually in September and brings educators, career advisors, students, parents and job seekers together to explore appren-

ticeship and traineeship opportunities. Whether you are at school and looking for a career path, a parent hoping to give your child the best opportunities in life, or a teacher that wants to see their

students start off on the right foot – the 2016 Western Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo has all the answers you need. Brought to Penrith by TAFE Western

Sydney and supporting partners, Defence Force Recruiting, VERTO, MG My Gateway, Commonwealth Bank and the Nepean Careers Forum, the Expo is the perfect chance to apply for apprenticeships and traineeships from over 100 exhibitors representing industry, businesses, group training companies, registered training organisations and many more. With Greater Western Sydney major infrastructure projects underway – road, rail, light rail, Western Sydney Airport, as well as community, business and residential developments, there has never been a better time to start your journey on a rewarding career path. The expo kicks off the recruitment process. Businesses get the chance to collect resumes and promote their organisation for upcoming recruitment drives. Also, there will be Careers Advisors from the Nepean Careers Forum meeting with career seekers and parents on the night to discuss career options. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet industry experts from a range of interesting fields, and learn about the opportunities that exist through apprenticeships and traineeships. Some of the big exhibitors will include TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute, Defence Force Recruiting, Penrith City Council and many more. This is the one apprenticeship and traineeship event not to be missed. The expo will be held on Tuesday, September 6 from 3pm to 8pm at the Panthers Exhibition Marquee.

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Brittany’s Drafting a Successful Career When Brittany left school she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do so started a traineeship in administration. The traineeship gave Brittany a wage HUK L_WLYPLUJL ^VYRPUN PU [OL ÄUHUJL ZLJ[VY ^OPSL she thought about the career she wanted. Two years later, Brittany decided to combine the two subjects she had enjoyed most at school; technical drawing and graphics, and started an apprenticeship as a Civil Engineer Drafter/Technician. “The course took me two years to complete but it MLLSZ SPRL T` ÄYZ[ JSHZZ ^HZ VUS` `LZ[LYKH` ([ [PTLZ P[ ^HZ KPѝJ\S[ HUK [OLYL ^LYL T\S[PWSL KLHKSPULZ 0 had to manage between assignments, tests and work,” said Brittany. ¸0»T NSHK 0 L_WLYPLUJLK HUK PU]LZ[LK T` [PTL ^P[O the course as it taught me how to cope with stress, WYPVYP[PZL HUK THUHNL T` [PTL LѝJPLU[S` 0 SLHYU[ ZV much in such a small amount of time and met some

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employee for an employer somewhere, we just need to work with them to leverage that gift,â€? Mr Palmer said. Mr Palmer believes that now is more important than ever for unemployed youths to make contact with a new round of school leavers about to be released. â€œBasically if you finished school in 2015 and are still looking for full time work then we want to see you as soon as possible before the next round of graduates finish school,â€? he said. SIP was established 20 years ago and has experienced great success over the years. They have placed over 20,000 students into work. They work in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas. For more information call 0419 018 232.

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he Schools Industry Partnership (SIP) Association will now be able to offer youth in the local region greater help with finding work after being chosen as the leading service provider of a new program for the district. Based in Katoomba, the not-for-profit association will now be able to offer youths aged between 15 and 21-yearsold a new service called â€˜Transition to Workâ€™ which is just for young people, particularly school leavers who are having trouble finding a full time job. CEO, Ian Palmer, says that sometimes young people just need that extra push and is confident that every young individual has a gift that they can offer to an employer. â€œEvery young person has a gift inside them that will make them the ideal

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BUSINESS H How to be happy in business

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ometimes business owners aren’t as happy running their business as they thought they would be. Most seem to understand that building a business will take hard work, a large volume of work and a certain amount of stress. But if you are rarely happy in relation to working in your business, perhaps it is time to ask some questions. Some people start businesses that they think will make them a lot of money but they have no passion for the concept or work involved. If this is you, you are unlikely to succeed and you are even more unlikely to ever be happy. Even if you do succeed, you will have tied yourself to a business that you hate. Be sure to go in to business with both a great idea AND a passion for what you do. As stated above, most of us know that successful businesses are hard work, and are not built overnight. You need patience and perseverance. But how much harder is it to exercise those traits if you are unhappy with your day-to-day work?

This is not to say that at times there will be tasks you need to learn that you don’t enjoy, or that you don’t pitch in when there are ‘boring’ jobs to complete. But if those times turn into weeks, months and years, no amount of patience and perseverance is going to result in happiness. It is also important to think about your motivations. If you are working solely to attain material things, you will soon learn that money doesn’t buy happiness. If your goals are entirely about earning a certain figure, you will find yourself unhappy in the leaner times. Whereas if your purpose for running your business are for other benefits, your happiness is not necessarily tied to your financial success. In any case, wealth should be an outcome of your business, not a strategy. Having “get rich quick” as your goal is not only unrealistic, it is also a sure fire way to be UNhappy in business. Align your goals to non-financial values and you are far more likely to have a successful business and the happiness you also no doubt want along the way.

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ith the dust still settling over the Census, we still need to wait until next year for the demographic data to be updated on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ website. So where can we find up-to-date data to help us plan for the next two-three years of business activity? There are several sources of recent information that we can use in order to plan our estimates. The first source is your local council. Most councils will have an economic development officer – someone who is responsible for fostering business activity in the council’s area. They can provide you with local demographic data to estimate the size of your market. This will enable you to estimate sales. They also have business development programs so it doesn’t hurt to touch base with your local council to see if you can benefit from them. The next source of data is an industry association. Industry associations gather information from their members and are a great source of benchmarking for budgets. They can tell you information about typical profit statement items and

business ratios to help you develop your financial projections. They too may have industry-based development programs to enhance your turnover, or network events to connect with similar businesses in different regions. While we’re talking about benchmarks, the Australian Tax Office’s website has a benchmark section which has figures for typical business types, such as florists, plumbers and accountants. These business types also have different figures based on the amount of annual turnover to help you plan with a greater degree of accuracy. When working these figures into your budget, ensure that you adjust them for inflation projections to give you a realistic estimate. At the Western Sydney Business Centre we subscribe to a service that gathers information from a broad range of businesses and industry sectors. We can use that service to assess if your business is performing well compared to the industry, or if your budgets and plans are realistic. Call one of our advisors today to explore this service.

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t’s not often Penrith fans can feel this comfortable. Going into Sunday night’s game against Manly at Pepper Stadium, the result matters little when it comes to the competition ladder – whatever happens, the Panthers will be facing an elimination final next weekend. But momentum is critical at this time of year and having won their past four matches, the Panthers would want nothing more than to go into the Finals with another victory under their belt. The side provided fans with another heart-stopper last weekend, getting home 15-14 over the Gold Coast on the back of a Matt Moylan field goal late in the game. Penrith dominated the Titans in the first half and set up a commanding 14-0 lead but as has happened so much this season,

handling and completion rates let the side down for a big chunk of the contest and allowed the Titans back into the game. Like most of the year, however, the Panthers refused to panic and despite being away from home with a big crowd against them, managed to keep their composure and grab the two points. Nobody could blame Manly for having one eye on Mad Monday heading into this Sunday night’s game. It’s been a rough introduction to the club for new coach Trent Barrett, who went from the relaxation of ‘gardening leave’ at Penrith to the fire of Manly, a club going through a significant generational shift with household names like Jamie Lyon and Brett Stewart at the tail end of their careers and the next generation – highlighted by Tom and Jake Trbojevic – starting to find their feet. The game plan for Penrith this weekend is relatively simple – hold the ball and you win the game. There’s enough points in Penrith, especially against a team like

Manly, to put the flair and offloads in the back pocket and just get back to good old fashioned hard work through the middle of the park. I’d expect a slightly different interchange rotation from coach Griffin this week, especially if the Panthers get out to a handy lead. Don’t be surprised if Matt Moylan earns a break on the sideline with Zak Hardaker to get a decent stint at fullback. Griffin is also dealing with the loss of Reagan Campbell-Gillard for the remainder of the season, with Jeremy Latimore named to replace him this weekend. Griffin has done a remarkable job to get Penrith this far, especially considering the mid-season overhaul he undertook, and to be able to go into the final game of the season with the Finals already secured is quite simply footy heaven. He’ll be able to test a few things before next weekend’s do-or-die game, and get a feel for what he needs to work on during the week. It’d be disappointing for the Panthers

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HOOK’S FUMING » Panthers coach Anthony Griffin was

fuming over the Ryan James tackle that has ended Reagan Campbell-Gillard’s (pictured) season. The 23-year-old suffered a serious back injury after a tough hit from James, who escaped any charge from the NRL’s Match Review Committee. Griffin told Sky Sports Radio on Tuesday morning that he was now “over” the incident after initially blowing up post-game on Saturday, but said he would address the issue of the ‘prowler tackle’ with the NRL in the off-season. CampbellGillard was forced to stay in hospital on the Gold Coast following Saturday night’s game, and faces a three month recovery.

» Penrith fans may be disappointed to

hear that there will be no Finals t-shirt released this year. A shirt was released for the 2014 Finals but this time around, the club couldn’t agree with their supplier on an appropriate price and delivery time frame.

» South Sydney legend Craig Coleman

may need to switch his allegiances after his son Liam signed a deal with the Panthers for next season. Liam has played in the Souths junior system but has been snapped up by the Panthers. The halfback/hooker has some amazing sporting pedigree with not only his dad being a Souths legend, but sister Tara being a champion Ironwoman. Expect Coleman to play in the lower grades at Penrith next season.

» Some fans still haven’t got the mes-

sage but let me assure you that no matter what, the Panthers won’t be playing at Pepper Stadium in week one of the Finals. With the most likely scenario being a Finals showdown with the Bull-

dogs, the obvious location for the match next weekend is ANZ Stadium, but the Sydney Swans have the venue booked on the Saturday. That means the western Sydney showdown would most likely be moved into the city and played at Allianz Stadium. The NRL will release details of the week one schedule on Sunday, with a number of possibilities on the table including the Panthers being involved in a double header if Sydney does end up hosting two Finals games. Penrith may yet have to travel to Queensland with a match against Brisbane or North Queensland both also possible. There’s also an outside chance Penrith could finish fifth, and take on the eighth placed Titans or Tigers.

» The Panthers v Titans game on Satur-

aside, expect Bob Fulton to go with him, potentially leaving Darryl Brohman as the longest-standing member of the team. While 2GB still rates strongly on weekends, fans keen for their footy fix have long left the Continuous Call and moved on to either Triple M or the ABC, where Andrew Moore does a tremendous job.

day night rated through the roof on Fox Sports, with 294,000 people tuning in. It almost out-rated the 7.30pm game between Cronulla and the Roosters, which was the top rating pay television program of the night with 306,000 viewers. The NRL is in great shape when it comes to TV ratings with Saturday’s 5.30pm and 7.30pm games easily beating the AFL, rugby union and Supercars.

» Former Panther Jamie Soward is back

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Hadley is set to announce his retirement from the long-standing Continuous Call Team. Once a powerhouse of Australian radio, the Continuous Call is far from what it used to be with Triple M grabbing much of the younger audience and Hadley taking more and more time off. These days Hadley, who also presents a highly successful weekday program on 2GB, rarely calls games on the radio and the Continuous Call can go hours without talking about football. If Hadley does step

on Twitter. As I reported last week, Soward was the victim of a hacker, who he has since described as a “wanker”. You can follow Sowie at @sowwowofficial6.

guest into the sheds after last week’s win over the Gold Coast, with champion surfer and long-time fan Mick Fanning dropping in. We hear that Trent Merrin was seen in the dressing room teaching Fanning some of his trademark dance moves.

» It’s a shame that Penrith’s Intrust Super

Premiership finals match against the Warriors on Sunday morning won’t be shown in Australia. With five sports channels,

you would think Fox Sports could find a way to show the game especially given the 11.45am timeslot. A live feed is also available from Sky Sports New Zealand, so it wouldn’t be that difficult for Fox Sports to show the game.

» Talking of Fox Sports, a whole range of

new shows will start next week as channel 501 becomes dedicated to the NRL Finals. Among them is the ‘NRL Round Table’, scheduled to run on Tuesday at 7.30pm. Classic matches will also get a run while ‘NRL Today’ switches from Fox Sports News to Fox Sports 1 for the Finals. ‘Monday Night with Matty Johns’ moves to 7.30pm on Mondays, which is also likely to be its timeslot next year with Monday Night Football now dead and buried.

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“I suppose it’s like mad race fans coming down to see the pits – I was blown away,” Courtney said. “I particularly liked the gym, including the motivational posters on each wall plus the theatre where the players and coaches watch post and pre-game stuff, that was excellent. “The best part, however, was the locker room which had each player’s name on their own locker door. You can really picture them in there getting ready for a game.” Born at Nepean Hospital in 1980, Courtney has been a fanatical Panthers fan since birth, so much so that he often gets in trouble from team bosses for watching Penrith games during important race meetings. “I’m always watching it,” he admitted to Extra Time. “I get in trouble a lot, especially during

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TIGHTEST COMP IN YEARS It is hard to believe that this weekend sees the end of the regular NRL season, meaning an early Mad Monday for some teams and for others, the start of what will surely be one of the best Finals series we have seen for quite some time. Most experts of the game are of the belief that at this incredibly late part of the season, it is wide open and the Grand Final make-up is pretty hard to predict. For all the Panthers supporters out there, what is cause for a tiny celebration is that on the back of the gutsy win against the Titans last weekend, their place in the final eight is assured, irrespective of the result this Sunday night against the Manly Sea Eagles at Pepper Stadium. This will certainly not be the week for the Panthers to take the foot off the pedal however, as a good win on Sunday will set them up for a far more confident appearance for the first semi the following week. Trent Barrett returns to Penrith for

the first time as an opposing coach and, despite the fact that a final eight spot is now out of reach, Barrett will be hoping for a win on his old coaching turf and to give a winning send off to a great former teammate of mine, Jamie Lyon. Penrith will be hoping to spoil Lyon’s party however, and once again I am expecting another strong performance from Matt Moylan and his troops. Nathan Cleary continues to go from strength to strength each week and I am sure he will be wanting to take his good form into his very first Finals series. Pretty good for a young man who this time last year was finishing his HSC and opting to play for his country rather than in Penrith U20’s Grand Final squad. I’m hoping for a great crowd early Sunday evening at Pepper Stadium to cheer on the Panthers for the final home game of the 2016 season. What a way to spend Father’s Day. Good luck to the boys!

» Intrust Super Premiership NSW: The

Penrith Panthers will head back across the ditch this weekend after they qualified for the 2016 Intrust Super Premiership Finals in eighth position. The Panthers will take on the New Zealand Warriors for the second straight week after defeating them 36-24 last Sunday to scrape into the top eight by the skin of their teeth. Penrith raced out of the blocks and enjoyed an early 12-0 lead with tries to Ray Lesoa and George Jennings. However the Warriors, who were playing for a spot in the all-important top four, hit back with four consecutive tries before half-time to take a 24-12 lead into the break. Just when it appeared the Warriors would be too strong, Penrith were able to return fire in the second half through prop Viliame Kikau, who barged his way over the line, while Zac Mackay claimed a double to seal victory. Panthers coach Steve Georgallis has named a strong side to battle the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium this Sunday with Malakai Watene-Zelezniak at fullback, and Te Maire Martin and captain Zach Dockar-Clay in the halves. If Penrith defeat New Zealand they’ll advance to the second week. If they lose, they’ll be eliminated.

» Holden Cup: After a lean month of

results, the Penrith Panthers are back in business after securing a nail-biting 28-26 win over the Gold Coast Titans last Saturday afternoon in Robina.

The lead changed multiple times during the match but a penalty goal by Dylan Edwards with five to go proved the winning play. Penrith led 10-0 early before the Titans clawed their way back with 14 unanswered points to lead by four at the break. The Panthers hit back in the second half to edge in front 20-14 before the Titans levelled proceedings in the 55th minute. Gold Coast took the lead back in the 64th minute to go back up 26-20, but Penrith managed to score their own try five minutes later to level the score again. With five to go, Penrith broke the line through Caleb Aekins and earned themselves a penalty in front of the sticks. Edwards calmly slotted it over to give the Panthers victory. This Sunday the Panthers take on the Manly Sea Eagles at Pepper Stadium.

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Griffin said despite Cleary’s standout performance on that wet night at Belmore, he was still taking a gamble by promoting the 18-year-old into top flight football at such a young age. “That’s the beautiful thing about sport,” he said. “When you see someone that young and be able to go to that level, you never know whether that’s going to happen or not.” Griffin also praised Panthers captain Matt Moylan. “Matt’s been great the last month – he’s really lead from the front in everything he has done,” he said. “His defence has been tremendous... and he’s got that class in attack which he’s used with a lot of control.”

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enrith Panthers centre Waqa Blake has praised senior teammates Peter Wallace and Trent Merrin for helping him become a better, more professional player. After debuting in first grade to mediocre reviews last season, the 21-year-old is certainly having a season to remember, and is set to play a major role in Penrith’s Finals campaign beginning next week. Early season injuries to regular centres Dean Whare and Peta Hiku paved the way for the rangy Fijian to return to the NRL this year and, so far, he’s proving the nasty Twitter trolls wrong. Speaking with Extra Time on Tuesday, Blake said he’s a much more confident player this year compared to in his rookie season. “I’ve blown away all those first year cobwebs and this year I’ve been lucky enough to be back in first grade,” he said. “With the senior group we have now in Peter Wallace and Trent Merrin, they’ve been helping

“Off the field now I’m trying my best to give back to the club because I know they give a lot to me... I’m making better decisions”

me better my game. I know there’s still a lot to work on but I’m loving the improvement so far.” After coming through the grades being compared to none other than Greg Inglis, Blake is finally starting to reach his potential – crossing the line six times this year including a try in each of his last four games. Blake said the biggest

improvement he’s made this year is to his professionalism. “Last year I wasn’t being professional in what I did, not only on the field but off it,” he admitted. “Off the field now I’m trying my best to give back to the club because I know they

give a lot to me. I’m making better decisions.” Since making his NRL debut in 2015, Blake has been largely criticised by Panthers fans for making mistakes at crucial times in games.

While B l a k e ’ s unfortunate errors are still part of his game, he is certainly making up for his mistakes by scoring some scintillating tries. “Last year I made heaps of errors and wasn’t able to bounce back, but after speaking to a lot of the boys and coaching staff this year, I’ve learned that I can’t let an error get to me anymore,” Blake said. “I think that advice has really helped me

a lot this season – I just have to move past it and owe it back to the team.” Blake has been named in Penrith’s team to take on the Manly Sea Eagles this Sunday night at Pepper Stadium. Assuming he gets through the final round unscathed, Blake will line-up the following week in his first NRL Finals match. And he may even put pressure on Whare and Hiku to regain their spots in Penrith’s starting side for the 2017 season. Blake said he’s confident the Panthers can shock some teams in the Finals despite their low position. “The plan is to go all the way,” he said. “We just need to keep our heads down and worry about what’s in front of us. “I think we’ll be a tough team to play.”

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The NRL Competition Committee met this week to be given an update on the impact of changes to the 2016 competition, including the addition of the NRL Bunker, ahead of the Finals Series. The group was shown data which showed more than 10 hours of play will be saved as a result of the scrum clock and drop-out clock in 2016. An analysis of the first 25 rounds has also shown that 41 per cent of try attempts have been referred to the review officials – compared to 44 per cent in 2015. That equates to 29 fewer video referrals in 2016 compared to this time last year.

Video referral decision times are also down an average of 12 seconds compared to 2015 (an average of 65 seconds in 2016, compared to 77 seconds in 2015). 18 per cent of live decisions have also been overturned by the review official in 2016, compared to 13 per cent in 2015. “This is an incredibly important group and today’s meeting was a great opportunity to put some early results from some of the major changes in the game to them,” NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said. Other key figures revealed this week included: • 34 per cent of games so far this year

have resulted in a margin of between zero and six points, while the average game margin in 2016 is 13.9 points; • 15 matches this season have resulted in Golden Point, while 40 per cent of those matches have been decided by a try; • There have been 1256 tries scored so far in 2015 (21 more than the same time in 2015, and an average of 7.1 tries per game); • Television audiences are up 16 per cent compared to 2015 (84.5 million compared to 72.7 million), while average attendances are up one per cent.

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a really enjoyable one,” Simon said. “I can’t wait to have fun with the audiences.” Along with the show, guests will enjoy a delicious three course dinner, making this the perfect night out. Boxboards Theatre is dedicated to bringing classic TV hits to life on stage with past productions including ‘Faulty Tales’ and ‘‘Allo ‘Allo’. The ‘Forget Smart’ dinner and show will be on at Waldorf Leura Gardens Resort every Friday and Saturday night in September. Tickets are $55 for children (children under four free) and $99 for adults. Doors open at 6pm, seating at 6.30pm with the show starting at 7pm. For more information, call 4784 4000 or book online at www.trybooking.com/ LDFN.

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ay tribute to one of country music’s greatest stars when ‘Always... Patsy Cline’ comes to The Joan later this month. The show focuses on the true story of Patsy’s friendship with Houston fan Louise Seger, who kept in touch with Patsy up until her death at the age of 30. Audiences will enjoy Patsy’s hits including ‘Crazy’, ‘I Fall to Pieces’, ‘Sweet Dreams’ and ‘Walking After Midnight’. ‘Always... Patsy Cline’ will be on at The Joan on Friday, September 23 at 8pm and Saturday, September 24 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $50-$55. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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There’s trouble in the Avengers camp in ‘Captain America: Civil War’. After the actions of the team cause collateral damage, the government decides it’s time to intervene. The new system of accountability doesn’t go down so well with Captain America (Chris Evans), who believes superheroes should never be under the constrains of the government. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) is in support of the intervention and the pair’s differences lead to a feud which forces Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremey Renner) to choose a side. The all-star cast also includes Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen. The film has received overwhelm-

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The awkwardly narcissistic manager of the Slough branch of Wernham-Hogg paper merchants is back and this time he, and his ego, are taking over the big screen. ‘David Brent: Life on the Road’ is the brainchild of UK comedian Ricky Gervais, who created the popular char-

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Ê It appears viewers won’t be seeing ‘House Husbands’ this year, with Channel Nine delaying airing the new series until 2017. The network was initially scheduled to air the latest season this year but it appears that will not happen. Expect to see it in February now.

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Ê Channel Seven debuted ‘The Big Music Quiz’ on Sunday night and, I must say, it made Daryl Somers’ ‘You’re Back in the Room’ look half decent. From the overhyped rent-a-crowd to the poor acting by the so-called celebrity contestants, this show is way over-produced and screamed fake. I give it two weeks before it’s buried in a slot to die a slow death. Ê Fortunately, it’s not all bad at Seven because I’m absolutely loving the new series ‘Australia’s Cheapest Weddings’. Ê ABC3 will rebrand to ABC ME from September 19. The channel is repositioning itself as a broadcast/digital service with a new ABC ME app for school-aged kids. New programs will include a weekly pop culture review show ‘News to Me’, sci-fi animation ‘Prisoner Zero’ and shortform documentary series ‘This Is Me’. Ê In case you didn’t notice this week, ‘Australian Survivor’ is now screening three nights a week to compete with ‘The Block’ on Nine and ‘Zumbo’s Just Desserts’ on Seven. I must admit I would’ve preferred the show air two nights a week, but it appears Ten wants to build an audience by showing it regularly. ‘Survivor’ is falling behind the two shows in the ratings with ‘Zumbo’ leading the way. Ê

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tion will have a slight change this year when ‘Carols in the Domain’ moves from Saturday night to Sunday. It’s understood Sundays were more “family friendly”, according to Executive Producer, Michael McKay. ‘Carols in the Domain’ will now air on Sunday, December 18.

that its new series ‘I Own Australia’s Best Home’ will premiere at 8.30pm on Wednesday, September 28. The 10-part series features interior designers Gillian Khaw and Tim Leveson, and architect Nick Tobias, living with owners for 24 hours to experience their lifestyle.

Ê ‘I Am Cait’, starring Caitlin Jenner, has been axed by E! after two seasons.

Ê Word is that lead actress Connie Britton will only be appearing in 10 episodes of the upcoming ‘Nashville’ season.

Ê Season two of popular Netflix series ‘Narcos’ begins streaming today, September 2. 10 episodes will immediately be available from tonight. Ê

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Ê Last but not least, fans or perhaps haters of former heartthrob Rob Lowe should check out ‘The Roast of Rob Lowe’, coming to the Comedy Channel this Tuesday, September 6 at 8.30pm.

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Saturday, September 17

A Photography for Instagram workshop will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 9am at The Creative Fringe. With smart phones having such clear resolution and the many filters on offer, anyone can be a photographer these days. However, getting the right shot for Instagram can prove to be tricky. Interior designer and business woman, Justine Schafer, from Happy Little Tenant will show participants how to take the perfect Instagram photos, not once but every time. Tickets are $50 and bookings are essential.

Swap Meet

Sunday, September 11 The Penrith District Swap Meet will be held on Sunday, September 11 on the corner of Senta Road and Londonderry Road in Londonderry. It’s $15 entry. Contact Bob on 0417 870 886 for details.

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Community radio station WOW FM, which is based in St Marys, has just released a brand new bumper sticker. You can become a ‘friend of WOWFM’ and receive a free bumper sticker by going to www.wowfm1007.com.au. You will also notice the bumper sticker at various locations throughout Penrith, St Marys and the Blue Mountains.

St Marys Leagues Club on Friday, October 21

Due to the overwhelming success of some recent events, St Marys Leagues Club is once again encouraging ladies to get together for a great cause on Friday, October 21. Girls Night In is your opportunity to get your female friends, family, colleagues and neighbours together to help raise money to find a cure for breast and gynaecological cancers. With the theme ‘Animal Safari’, free champagne on arrival, prizes for best dressed, guest speakers, finger food plus a few surprises will be available over the course of the night. One of Australia’s best comedy stage hypnotists, Steven Spellmaster, will also be on hand to entertain. Girls Night In is held nationally throughout October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All money raised will be donated directly to the Cancer Council of NSW. Tickets are $35 each or $315 for a table of 10. Contact reception on 9677 7777 for details.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

The celestial message this week is to get the balance right between being feisty and being fair. With mighty Mars charging through Sagittarius until September 27, there’s a fine line between being proactive and just plain pushy. And with Jupiter jumping into your partnership zone (from Friday until October 2017) it’s time to view close relationships from a more philosophical perspective, as you strive to be more compassionate and generous towards loved ones.

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TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

When it comes to a joint financial arrangement, you need to be proactive and practical. Mars encourages taking action, while Saturn cautions you to do your homework thoroughly first. Jupiter jumps into your wellbeing zone on Friday, which is good news for your physical and emotional health over the next year. There’s one proviso though – you must be disciplined about diet and exercise. As Katharine Hepburn said, “Without discipline, there’s no life at all.”

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Over the next 13 months many gung-ho Geminis will take up a sport or creative project; start a hot romance; go on holiday; or welcome a new addition to the family. But with Mercury still reversing through your domestic zone, you need to do more to create harmony at home. And there may be confusion between relationship responsibilities and work issues on the weekend. So make sure you maintain strict boundaries between what is personal and what is professional.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Be especially diplomatic with a recalcitrant relative or neighbour. Perhaps 100 per cent honesty isn’t the best policy, and communication will improve with some creative sugar-coating? From Friday onwards, Jupiter is set to expand your domestic horizons. So you could buy or sell real estate, move house, get a new housemate, or renovate. But, when it comes to education or travel plans, Saturn could bring you down to Earth.

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JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

From Friday onwards, Jupiter blesses all forms of communication as your social media profile really takes off. So the next 13 months is a terrific time to start a blog, launch an online business or expand a current biz. One of your products, campaigns or posts could even go viral, so make sure you have plenty of interesting things to say or sell. On the weekend your Leo imagination is firing but, if you get too carried away, then you’ll blur the boundaries between fact and fantasy.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Mercury is reversing through Virgo which encourages you to re-evaluate a personal project. Don’t make any major changes until after September 22 though. You’re also in the mood to offer advice. Your intentions are well-meant, but people will be extra sensitive so choose your words wisely. And have you been worrying about money? Jupiter journeys through your money zone for the next 13 months, so make the most of the lucky financial opportunities that come your way.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With Jupiter (planet of confidence and positive thinking) charging into your sign (from Friday until October 2017) it’s time to leave the past behind and live in the here and now. Learn from the mistakes you’ve made, and then move forwards into a bold and brave new world where challenges are welcome and adventure is compulsory. This week draw inspiration from writer D. H. Lawrence, born on September 11, 1885: “I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets.”

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

On Wednesday (courtesy of Pluto) you’ll feel powerful, passionate and perceptive. From Friday onwards, Jupiter broadens your spiritual perspective and many deep-thinking Scorpios will take up meditation, yoga or some other form of metaphysical study over the next 13 months. But a close relationship with a loved one becomes very confusing on the weekend, when neither of you are sure where you stand.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

On Friday Jupiter shifts into Libra. So – over the next 13 months – do your best to bring more balance and harmony into your stressful Sagittarian life. It’s also a period when the power of the group is on your side. You’ll attract good luck and achieve great success if you work cooperatively with others to find win-win solutions to problems. It takes extra time but is well worth the effort, and will result in creative cross-pollination and positive outcomes for everyone.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

This week Jupiter moves into your career zone. Which bodes well for a promotion, big new job or lucky professional break coming your way over the next 13 months. But your ruler Saturn squares nebulous Neptune on Saturday, so expect a weekend of unsettling uncertainty. The less organised you are, the more confusing things will be. Cut to the chase Capricorn, as you strive to differentiate between what is essential and what is superfluous.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With Jupiter moving into your travel zone, foreign shores beckon over the next 13 months. So start planning your itinerary now. It’s also important to keep up-todate with your international contacts. But money matters look complicated, as extra expenses surface or cracks appear in a financial partnership. And don’t let a friend or business acquaintance take you for a fiscal ride. Check the cold hard facts before you make promises or sign agreements.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

The Saturn/Neptune square highlights the discrepancy between fact and fantasy. Are you seeing things clearly? Are you blurring the boundaries between truth and fiction? Are you avoiding challenges by burying your head in the sand? It’s time for a reality check as you reassess your life and where you are going. Pisceans are trusting folk, but don’t let a dubious acquaintance lead you up the primrose path to trouble.

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With Father’s Day this weekend, it’s important to consider: “What does a good dad look like?” It’s a big thing being a dad! Balancing responsibilities. Working hard to get it right. Loving your kids and wife to the best of your ability. If you’re a dad, how are you are going with it? Being a dad can be a bit tricky, there’s no instruction manual and kids are so different and no doubt we’ve all made mistakes, but we still want the best for our kids. So how can we know which way to go?

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In the Bible’s book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul has a helpful instruction, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” When Paul says “Don’t exasperate your children”, he means things like; dads, don’t make it hard for your children. Aim to be consistent; not saying one thing and doing another. Set realistic

often be lethargic, have a poor appetite, have a fever and sometimes have painful areas on their body – this is usually where the bite wound is. Often you will also find a soft warm lump and sometimes, if the abscess is burst, you will find a small weeping wound. How are abscesses treated? Treatment generally involves surgery to flush out the pus and remove any dead/traumatised tissue. Sometimes drains are placed when there are large pockets and this allows the skin to heal. Antibiotics and of course pain relief are also used to keep your cat nice and comfortable. Surgery can often be avoided if your cat is brought in as soon as a bite happens. How can I prevent this in my cat? Most abscesses are caused by cat fights, so the best way to prevent them is by keeping your cat indoors as much as possible. It is also essential to get your cats desexed; entire male cats are very territorial and are much more likely to fight than desexed cats. It is also important to see your veterinarian as soon as you think your cat has been in a fight. You can usually prevent an abscess from forming with early treatment for any injuries.

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There are an estimated 25 million pets in Australia. That’s 63 per cent of households with a furry, feathery, scaly or otherwise animalistic friend – one of the highest in the world, according to the Animal Health Alliance. However, it appears that we have a particular love for man’s best friend, with 4.2 million dogs calling Australia home. Using data from the Animal Health Alliance, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission shows that a dog costs, on average, just over $1,000 a year, and that doesn’t include the

boundaries. But Paul also says, “bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Like a good sports coach, a good father leads by example. He’ll work hard at trying to introduce his children to Jesus so they can grow up as mature young men and women of God. He’ll pray for them and let them know Jesus loves them and laid down his life for them to forgive them and give them the promise of heaven. He’ll even take them to church. That’s a lot to think about isn’t it? Dads, the best thing you can do for your kids is help and encourage them to know Jesus. So why not get to know Jesus yourself and here’s hoping you have a very happy Father’s Day!

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diets. But I do think we need to calm down and look at the big picture. As a generally healthy person is that one meal going to give me Type 2 diabetes? Probably not. But if I was eating like that frequently then of course I’d be putting myself at risk of numerous health problems. You see our current view of food is one of extremes. We label individual items as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ depending on which nutrient we are demonising this week. We get told carbohydrates are ‘bad’ so we remove pasta from our diet; sugar is ‘evil’ so we have to give up cake for good. I see this mentality all the time, in society and in the media. One of the articles I always find ridiculous is the ‘foods nutrition experts won’t eat’ lists. Inevitably it’s full of foods that every nutritionist and dietitian I know has at some point eaten and will most likely continue to eat. There is no perfect diet. There is no ‘good’ food or ‘bad’ food, there is just food. As long as we eat in moderation and consume mostly nutritious foods there is nothing wrong with the occasional plate of sauce covered hot chips.

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HISTORY

Turning back Time

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Changing face of an evolving Council in Penrith

One year ago...

Council meetings were held at what is now known as the ‘old Council Chambers’ for many years. It was opened in 1959. Photo: Penrith City Library

ho would have thought after the State and Federal Elections in the last 17 months, that Penrith residents would be

going to the polls again. Penrith locals have long been voting for their local government representatives, but they haven’t always been Councillors for Penrith City Council. Penrith City Council was a far cry from the Council it is today, and began with the formation of Penrith as a District Council 173 years ago in 1843. NSW Government documents show that from 1843, Penrith District Council had one Warden, and just six Councillors, a

lot less than the 15 Councillors on Penrith Council today. In 1860, locals gathered signatures for a petition to change the Penrith District Council into a municipality. Despite gathering hundreds of signatures, it took 11 years to incorporate the Penrith District Council into the Municipality of Penrith. After it did so in 1871, surrounding councils followed, such as St Marys in 1890, Castlereagh in 1895, Mulgoa in 1893 and Nepean Shire (when it absorbed Mulgoa Municipality) in 1913. From 1871 onwards there were at least nine Alderman in the Municipality of Penrith. In 1949, the local municipal councils – Penrith, St Marys, Castlereagh and Nepean Shire – amalgamated into a new

and larger Municipality of Penrith, a little closer to what we have today. 10 years later, in 1959, the Municipality of Penrith was proclaimed a city, and Penrith City Council had 12 Alderman across four wards, plus one popularly elected Mayor. In 1963, Council adopted to have three wards – East, North and South – with four Alderman in each, and by 1969 the community no longer voted for their Mayor and Council dropped back to 12 Alderman. In 1987, the number of Alderman increased to 15, and it wasn’t until 1994 that Alderman were referred to as Councillors. Now, on September 10, we will be voting in 15 Councillors to represent the three wards on Penrith City Council for four years.

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Our September 4, 2015 edition of the Weekender celebrated Penrith’s bicentenary with a complete wrap on local history and iconic events and people. Inside, Penrith Panthers were on the verge of winning the worst prize in the NRL for the fifth time, the dreaded wooden spoon, as they faced the game’s other under performers, Newcastle. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited the area to commit funding to restore endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland. We took a ride with local paramedics to see what a day in their life looks like, and while everything else differed the only thing that stayed the same was their heavy workload and little time for rest. The NSW Governor General David Hurley toured The Joan and the Penrith Regional Art Gallery to see the best of Penrith’s performing and visual arts. A local woman sent the Weekender a heartbreaking personal story of the loss of a loved one as a result of mental health issues. We spoke with the owner of Vicary’s Winery who was sadly closing the 90-year-old Luddenham business to make way for the western Sydney airport.

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