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THAIN TRAIN John Thain will lead Penrith for the next two years after being elected unopposed as Mayor on Monday evening. The long-standing Labor Councillor said he’s excited about leading the city again, after last being Mayor more than a decade ago. Liberal Councillor Tricia Hitchen was elected Deputy Mayor. See Page 3

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abor’s John Thain has been elected as the new Mayor of Penrith for the next two years. The veteran Councillor was elected unopposed at Monday night’s Council meeting, as was his new Deputy Mayor, Liberal Councillor Tricia Hitchen. The Weekender can confirm that the Labor and Liberal parties formed an alliance to essentially freeze out independent Councillors Kevin Crameri, Jim Aitken and Marcus Cornish. Sources have also confirmed that Penrith’s second and last Mayor over the four year term will be a Liberal Councillor. The last time Cr Thain was Mayor was in 2005-2006, and he is delighted to be back at the helm. “I’d like to thank my Councillor colleagues for their support, I am very humbled and excited to be Mayor... I look forward to working with all of you,” Cr Thain told his Councillor colleagues. “We are on the right track, we need to build on our success, continue to bring investment, and resolve parking issues.” Outgoing Mayor Karen McKeown also commended Cr Thain’s unopposed

appointment to Mayor, saying it was a rarity. “It is now the second time that you have been elected unopposed,” she said. “I can’t think of any time in my 12 years of Council where any candidate has been elected unopposed.” The opposite side of politics also congratulated Cr Thain, led by Liberal stalwart Ross Fowler. “Mr Mayor, congratulations. We are a group of people here to represent our city regardless of our political beliefs. Penrith is the political party we all represent,” Cr Fowler said. Liberal Councillor Mark Davies said it was an important time for an experienced campaigner to be leading the city. “I think it’s important we have someone with good experience, you’ve been on Council a long time,” he said. New Deputy, Cr Hitchen, said she is looking forward to working with Cr Thain. “It’s going to be a very steep learning curve... As you said before there are no silly questions and expect some to come your way,” she said. State Londonderry MP Prue Car and Federal Lindsay MP Emma Husar were both at Monday night’s Council meeting to congratulate Cr Thain.

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he timetable has changed somewhat over the years but I remember the weekend 7.33am Mountains train from Penrith to Central vividly. As a kid, I’d travel into the city almost every Saturday with my Mum and Dad. Mum would head to the shops, while Dad and I, joined by his brother Noel, would set off on a familiar routine: second hand record stores, lunch and then the latest Hollywood blockbuster. We’d be back at Central in time for the 2.02pm train home and next Saturday, we’d do it all again. As most teenagers would, I grew out of those Saturday trips to the city eventually but until recently my Dad kept them up with his brother, and other friends. Through all of life’s changes and challenges, the Saturday trip to the city was a staple of Dad’s life for decades. Last Saturday morning, my Dad Steve lost his battle with cancer. As so many who have dealt with the ramifications of this insidious disease would know, the cancer journey is a difficult and draining one. But Dad never gave up hope. I could not have been prouder of the man who for 653 days, fought his illness with a tenacity and inner strength that all of us could only wish we had if dealt a similar hand in life. This could not have been exemplified any better than on September 16 when he was determined to see the ‘Bootleg Beatles’ at Panthers Leagues Club. Despite being in hospital only a few days before, he managed to get to the show – his last in a rock and roll journey that played such a significant role in his life.

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He was very proud of the Weekender and was always interested in what the topic of this weekly column would be. And he was exceptionally proud when I started presenting shows on 2UE over summer a few years back. In so many ways, things went full circle. Ironically, I was also standing in one of 2UE’s famous studios when I first received the news about Dad’s kidney cancer diagnosis. The last two years may have been tough but they also allowed Dad and I to spend more time together. For a little while during the winter of 2015, we started doing the ‘river walk’ two or three times a week. We talked about everything – family, life, sport, music and of course, the latest developments with his treatment. In 2015 I took him to his first rugby league grand final, and what a game it was – that incredible finish will always have an extra special meaning to me. And on November 13 last year, he saw me marry the love of my life. He only got out of hospital the day before, but I know he wouldn’t have missed that day for anything and I will be forever grateful that he shared that very special occasion with us and our entire extended family. If I ever got the chance to say one more thing to Dad, it would simply be this: thank you. I could not have asked for a better father. His love, his compassion and his caring nature never once disappeared in the 61 years that he was on this Earth. Life threw him a lemon in the end, but he leaves behind memories and a legacy that will last forever.

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Dad simply loved music, and his record and CD collection would probably be unrivalled in Australia. Cliff Richard was at the top of the list but from Ricky Nelson to Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Glen Campbell and Suzi Quatro, his list of musical interests was long and varied. Of course, music was “better in his day”. It was a point we argued about regularly, but just quietly, he was right. Dad was no thrill seeker and certainly no adventurer, but he did teach me about passion. He was so dedicated and passionate about the things he loved in life, and I know that has rubbed off on me – I blame him for my love of memorabilia and other collectables. Career wise, Dad could have quite easily run a record, CD or DVD shop and would probably have wiped the floor with most of the staff at the big music and DVD stores with his knowledge, but it wasn’t to be. He drove trucks for all of his working life and was still driving until the day he was diagnosed with cancer. He was probably the hardest worker I’ve ever met, and instilled in me a work ethic that I believe has rewarded me well in life’s journey so far. Dad also, inadvertently, started my interest in the media. We’d drive down to my grandmother’s house in the school holidays, and Alan Jones would blare through the speakers of his favourite radio station, 2UE. It ignited a flame and I pretty much knew from a young age that a career in the media was something I wanted to pursue.

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enrith has been labelled a domestic violence ‘hot spot’, and it’s not just a result of partner abuse. Many older women accessing support services from the Penrith Women’s Health Centre are escaping their violent children, according to centre manager Jane Gold. At a conference on violence against older women at Western Sydney University last week, Ms Gold said the most prominent abuse is financial, carried out both psychologically and physically. Reports of violence against women over 45-years-old has increased at the Penrith centre in the last three years, but Ms Gold believes it has previously been underreported. “I think people are just coming forward more now. They’re at home reading the local paper and think, ‘hang on this sounds like me’,” she told the Weekender. Ms Gold said this violence can be more complex to fix than a basic relationship breakdown, with women refusing to throw their children or grandchildren out on the street. “It takes a lot of self-esteem and selfworth building for them to realise they don’t deserve this,” she said.

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End of the road for iconic local shop Schubach name is synonymous with Penrith but newsagency is no more after closing for the final time JADE ALIPRANDI

t’s the end of an era for local Penrith business Schubach’s Newsagency after the owners of the 77-year-old store shut up shop this week. John and Chris Schubach, who have run the High Street business for most of their lives, said it was time to say goodbye as they closed the doors for the final time on Wednesday. “We will miss the customers and our staff however, we are very much looking forward to having the freedom and flexibility to travel, and spend time catching up with friends and family,” Mr Schubach told the Weekender. “We have four adorable grandchildren and John’s 100-year-old mother, Leila, and we will love getting to spend more time with them,” Mrs Schubach added. The newsagency was first established in 1939 at the original location of 495 High Street by Mr Schubach’s father John Senior and his wife Leila, who ran the business until John’s passing in 1988. It eventually moved to 516 High Street, with Mr and Mrs Schubach continuing on the family business, along with their three children who worked at the famous

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shop on weekends and during the school holidays. “It’s been a great experience to be a part of such a long established Penrith business,” Mrs Schubach said. “We have had the pleasure of employing so many wonderful staff members, many who still pop in to say ‘hello’.” The couple said not only will they miss their business, but they’ll also miss the people they’ve met through running the newsagency. “We’ll miss our lovely loyal customers, some of whom you can set a watch by what time they come in each week. We’ve forged great friendships and have lots of laughs every day,” Mr Schubach said. “It’s the end of an era, and it’s a bittersweet feeling.” The duo say they will continue to live in the local area and have thanked the community for their support over the years. “We just want to say a very sincere and heartfelt thank you to all our loyal customers and wonderful staff over the decades,” the pair said. “It’s been such an honour being part of your lives for such a long period of time.” The shop location in the Penrith CBD is currently up for lease.

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Out of service: Long opening hours axed DALE DRINKWATER

hen former NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell first announced the launch of Service NSW centres, he said longer opening times would “make it easier for people to do their business with Government at a time that suits them”. Three years on, and you’ll be doing that business at a time that suits the Government instead. The Penrith branch of Service NSW on High Street will have its trading hours cut back to 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday, from the original 7am to 7pm. The centre will remain open on Saturdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm. However, there is added confusion over the new opening hours as the Service NSW website lists different new trading hours to the revised sign at the front of the High Street centre. State Member for Londonderry, Prue Car, said the reduced trading hours will mean over 60 per cent of Penrith’s working population will miss closing time. “For a large percentage of our working population who leave home early and get home late each day, Service NSW will now be unavailable to them,” she said.

“People who leave home at 7am and get home at 6pm will not be able to access the Penrith Service NSW Centre.” She said the reduction of opening hours will add more pressure to staff at Penrith, just one month before the St Marys RMS is due to close on October 24. Ms Car also fears the move to cut costs will result in staff lay-offs to a service she said has already brought in $91 million to the State Government. Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, defended the Government’s decision, and denied there will be staff cuts. “The new opening hours will have no impact on current staff numbers and all staff will continue to be rostered according to their contract hours,” he said. He said the decision is about moving staff to work parts of the day where the customers most need them. “The Penrith Service Centre will remain open from 8.30am to 3pm on Saturdays, when demand remains strong,” he said. “The revised weekday opening hours follow a detailed examination of customers which showed that across the Service NSW network more than 94 per cent of our customers visit our service centres within the new revised hours.” What are your thoughts on the new hours? Tweet us @wwpenrith.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION DRAFT PUBLIC BENEFIT POLICY At the Ordinary Meeting on 22 August 2016, Council resolved to publicly exhibit a draft Public Benefit Policy. The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidance to the community, proponents and Council regarding an offer of a Public Benefit as part of certain development within the Penrith City Centre. The draft Public Benefit Policy will be available for comment until 17 October 2016.

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Submissions: Submissions will be accepted during the public exhibition until Monday, 17 October 2016.

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

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CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Ofﬁce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Ofﬁce Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: 4732 7777 F: 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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● Sixty-one serviced apartments will be built in North Penrith, providing a boost for local tourism. Council this month approved an eight-storey apartment block which is in the ‘Urban Plaza’ precinct of the Thornton development. The $19.8 million development will support Penrith’s thriving tourism industry. Penrith currently has 1.3 million visitors annually and that figure is expected to double by 2025. ● Council has welcomed additional State Government funding which will make early community childhood education more affordable for local families. Council will now be able to reduce fees for four and five-year-olds and remove nearly all fees for low-income families. All Council’s preschools will benefit from the additional funding. ● Families across the City will receive free trees to grow and nurture: Council is delivering up to 2,000 free trees and shrubs to 30 privately run children’s centres this month. Council is delivering the One Tree Per Child program as an important part of our Cooling the City Strategy. Planting trees and shrubs is an effective way to help make our region more liveable, as well as improving our environment.

Written submissions on the proposed names may be made to Penrith City Council by 21 October 2016. For further information please contact Mrs Cindye Russell on 4732 7617.

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Driver hit hard after failing to submit breath test

A motorist who played dumb when confronted with a Breathalyser has been given a rude shock after he was sentenced for ‘high-range drink driving’. Penrith Local Court heard Sajjan Singh was detected travelling below the speed limit, and when intercepted by police, kept sucking on the tube rather than blowing preventing a reading from being recorded. Magistrate Roger Clisdell asked the defendant if he understood that his failure to submit meant he would be found guilty of the highest charge. “Five failures is deemed to be a highrange drink driving for the purposes of sentencing,” Magistrate Clisdell said. Magistrate Clisdell said it was unclear just how intoxicated Mr Singh was, but noted police said he smelt heavily of alcohol and was slurring his words. He was convicted, barred from driving for 15 months and fined $1,000.

Mother drove drunk because she couldn’t get home delivery

A mother who drove drunk to the shops with her kids because she couldn’t get home delivery has copped a serve from a local magistrate. Sarah Elizabeth Hughes faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘high-range drink driving’. The court heard the 32-year-old had driven the two-to-three minute journey up the road where she collided with a chained fence. Magistrate Roger Clisdell said this was no doubt because her reaction time was too slow. He told her to imagine that she hadn’t collided with the chain, but rather hit a wall at speed and one of her children got hurt. “She now knows there is never a distance safe to drive when alcohol is in your system,” her lawyer told the court. She was convicted, fined $1,000, dis-

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Woman must get clean or face jail time, says magistrate

Tina Narelle Macdonald has been given one last chance to rein in her drug use or risk jail time after pleading guilty to a range of drug-related offences. The Cranebrook mother-of-one faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with possessing a stolen credit card, possessing a prohibited drug, driving with an illicit substance present in her blood and breach of bond. The court heard the 41-year-old had commenced experimenting with the drug ‘ice’ two years ago and became a habitual user, sparking a number of ‘possess prohibited drug’ convictions, which she received bonds for in May this year. Magistrate Roger Clisdell accepted the defendant “couldn’t do much” with the credit card she allegedly found on the floor of Westfield because “she doesn’t look like a male Chinese person”. But he said while he knew drug addiction was difficult to overcome and he didn’t expect her to get clean overnight or even on her first attempt, she had to do “a bit better than seven or eights weeks”. “We now have four Section 9 bonds that we can yank if you misbehave,” he warned. “If that doesn’t work, maybe a short, sharp stint in jail will get you to the bottom of the birdcage so you can make your way back up.” She was disqualified from driving for three months.

Woman mistakenly believed she could get behind the wheel

A woman disqualified from driving until 2020 has successfully appealed her latest driving convictions. Kelly June Tonicia fronted Penrith District Court last Friday in a bid to have two ‘driving while disqualified’ convictions

thrown out. The court heard Ms Tonicia was barred from driving for five years for ‘driving under the influence’ and was convicted of ‘driving while disqualified’ while in custody serving time for her involvement in a robbery. It was here, when she appeared before court via video audio link, that she “formed the mistaken belief that her disqualification had ended and she was allowed to drive”, her lawyer submitted. He said she heard the words “Section 10” and “quashed” leading her to believe that her disqualification had ended. He said to complicate things further, when she was pulled over for a random breath test in September 2015 after her release, a licence check failed to show up the disqualification. “This only served to confirm, in her mind, the mistaken belief that her licence disqualification had ended,” he said. Three days later she was pulled over again and successfully passed another RBT, but this time her disqualification was identified on police data. Ms Tonicia’s solicitor said his client told the officer “I thought I got a Section 10”, which “corroborates” the belief she was allowed to drive. The Crown submitted the onus was on the mother-of-three to check her status with the RMS. Judge Mark Buscombe admitted his mind had wavered listening to the submissions, before allowing the appeal “not without some hesitation” and setting the convictions aside. “She’s still off the road until 2020 and is subject to parole,” Judge Buscombe said.

Drunk driver picked up after speeding through school zone

A “community minded” man who drove drunk with his young son in the car has been ordered off the road for six months. Magistrate Roger Clisdell told Steven John Weber he was 15 to 20 times more likely to have an accident being behind the wheel with a mid-range PCA.

“You’ve made a mistake, you’ve got to pay the price,” Magistrate Clisdell said. The court heard the 56-year-old, who has close ties with Emu Plains Rugby League and Penrith Football Club, came under notice when he was nabbed speeding through a school zone. “Whatever you do, don’t drive or you’ll add two years to your current disqualification,” Magistrate Clisdell warned. He was convicted and fined $900.

Man loses his licence after driving while suspended

Travis Euan Houston has been forced to hand over his licence after pleading guilty to ‘driving while suspended’. Mr Houston fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday where he also pleaded not guilty to failing to disclose the identity of the driver. He was convicted, fined $600 and disqualified from driving for six months. He will defend the other charge at a hearing on January 9.

Woman to front court after completing traffic program

Eliana Alejandra Salas has had her matter adjourned in order to complete a traffic offender program. Ms Salas faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘driving while disqualified’, ‘stopping in a bus zone’ and ‘breach of bond’. Her matter was re-listed to November 3 for sentence.

Man hit with big fines after failing to turn up to court

Terrance German has been convicted of a string of offences in his absence after failing to turn up to court. Mr German was hit with more than $2,000 worth of fines after being convicted ex parte. He was found guilty of being unlicensed, using an unregistered and uninsured car and not keeping left of the dividing line.

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Oxley Park: Teenager uninjured during frightening robbery

A young girl was allegedly robbed by three men and a woman earlier this week, with police calling for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. At about 12.00am on Monday, September 26 a 16-year-old Oxley Park girl was walking on Forrester Road, North St Marys when she was approached by a female and three males. The four of them allegedly walked towards the girl and when she passed them, one of the men barged her while the others yelled at her. The group allegedly demanded she hand over her property and she complied. They stole her wallet and the contents. She wasn’t injured but police are calling for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. The female alleged offender is described as Islander in appearance, and was wearing a pink jumper and grey track pants at the time of the alleged attack. One man is described as Caucasian, with a slim build, and was wearing a blue jumper, one is described as a medium build with dark skin, and the other is described as African in appearance with a large build.

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Jordan Springs: Man arrested after biting partygoers

A man who became intoxicated at a party on the weekend was arrested and charged by police after he allegedly bit two fellow partygoers. Police arrived on the scene at Fleet Avenue on Saturday night, September 24, after reports the man was becoming aggressive. He allegedly resisted arrest but was eventually restrained.

Penrith: Police hunt sauce thieves after bizarre robbery

Police are on the hunt for a number of men after a box of sauce and a number of bottles of syrup was stolen from a fast food store in Penrith. At about 2am on Wednesday, September 29, two men walked in to the store on Mulgoa Road and ordered a meal. While staff were away from the counter the duo allegedly took a box of sauce and three BIM bottles of syrup before they left the restaurant and got in their car.

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Penrith: Man arrested after spitting in nurse’s eye

A nurse from Nepean Hospital is currently undergoing tests after a patient allegedly spat into her open eye. At about 8pm on Monday, September 26, a 23-year-old male patient from Cranebrook was being treated in the emergency department at Nepean Hospital. A 34-year-old male nurse from Glenmore Park was treating the patient when he began to exhibit violent behaviour towards the staff. The alleged offender was restrained by security but managed to allegedly spit into the open eye of the nurse.

Two police officers were left relatively uninjured after their vehicle rolled onto its side in St Marys on the weekend. At about 11.35pm on Saturday, September 24, police officers from St Marys were responding to a priority job when their warning devices were activated. When they were at the intersection of the Great Western Highway and Hewitt Street, Colyton, the police officer turned right into Hewitt Street. In doing so, the vehicle rolled onto its side and collided with the gutter and the pedestrian walk light and came to rest. No other motor vehicle was involved in the accident.

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SW State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers took to the waters of Penrith Whitewater Stadium late last week to demonstrate just how dangerous it is to enter floodwaters as the next storm season approaches. Having performed more than 500 flood rescues this year, SES volunteers are concerned the number could rise over the storm season if people continue to ignore the warnings. Minister for Emergency Services, David Elliott, said risking your own life, and those of SES volunteers is preventable. “NSW SES volunteers give up their time from work and family to protect their communities in floods and storms but people can do their part to limit the risk of injury and damage this storm season by staying out of floodwater,” he said. “Entering floodwater is extremely dangerous and it not only risks your life but the lives of our volunteers who have to perform the rescue.” Last Friday, September 23, SES volunteers performed a demonstration of a car submerged in water and the work required to rescue people stuck inside.

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They also demonstrated how they would rescue someone who is being rushed down stream by heavy floodwaters two separate ways – one in a boat and one with an SES volunteer having to enter the water themselves. “It’s unfortunate that the volunteers have to perform these flood rescues – people need to appreciate that when you’re putting your own life at risk, you’re also risking the lives of three or four SES volunteers,” Mr Elliott said. NSW SES Acting Commissioner, Greg Newton, said the previous storm season was particularly busy for the volunteers. “We responded to more than 19,000 storm jobs last storm season and much of that damage was preventable,” he said. “The storm season runs from October to March but severe weather can happen at any time, so it’s important people prepare their properties by maintaining yards, balconies, cleaning gutters, trimming overhanging branches and checking their roofs are in good condition.” According to research conducted by NRMA Insurance, one in four people or 25 per cent of car owners have driven through floodwater and of those, close to half did so because they didn’t think it was dangerous.

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Cabbies driven to despair over parking Taxi drivers take their fight over Jane Street parking issue to Penrith Council chambers

enrith taxi drivers say they are fed up with having to drive around in circles looking to pick up customers after upgrades to Penrith Station have left them with just four spaces in the taxi rank on Jane Street. The upgrade to Penrith Station is a State Government issue, but with what they claim to be no response from state representatives, taxi drivers took to the Penrith Council chambers on Monday night in protest, hoping to gain support in their bid for more taxi spots. President of the NSW Taxi Operator Driver Association (NSWTODA), Anne Turner, told the Weekender the drivers are angry and have had enough. “Jane Street is our major pick up point for customers but there is only room for four taxis and even then, the public are parking in our zone and leave their cars there sometimes too,” Ms Turner said. “It’s a safety issue, especially when a lot of our passengers are elderly or disabled and have to walk a long distance to find a taxi when we can’t park in our rank – we need more spots.” During the protest on Monday night,

Penrith Councillor Marcus Cornish came out to talk to the drivers about the situation. Cr Cornish told the Weekender that although it’s a State Government issue, he supports the drivers and the public alike. “The taxi drivers definitely have a right to be angry as do the private vehicles who pick up their friends and family,” he said. “The whole thing has been stuffed up by the State Government and Stuart Ayres who are in charge of the train station project – the whole thing needs to be rethought before it goes any further and if anything they are downgrading the station in terms of functionality for everyone who uses it.” Mr Ayres said the government is committed to striking the right balance between commuters and taxis during the construction period. “During the construction phase there has been a reduction of available spaces so to assist with accommodating taxis, four spots have been allocated on Jane Street to replace the loss of six spots in the previous taxi circle,” Mr Ayres told the Weekender. Taxis were initially allocated more spots on Jane Street but a public outcry saw Transport for NSW reduce those spots to allow for a public drop-off area.

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The search for Penrith’s best burger From plain burgers to $60 epics, Penrith has a huge variety when it comes to a culinary favourite DALE DRINKWATER

Penrith lacks good burgers. We want burgers. We crave burgers. Please give us burgers.” This is the plea from one Penrith local who desperately wants American burger chain Carl’s Jr. to set up shop in western Sydney. “Carl’s Jr. is the last glistening hope that could give us what we truly need,” John Harris wrote on his change.org petition. But according to former ‘MasterChef Australia’ contestant Jay Huxley, people like Mr Harris just don’t quite know that delicious burgers are already available in Penrith, seven days a week. Take the Double Hux for example, available already at Mr Huxley’s popular steakhouse Hux Grill, and soon to be available at his new burger bar – Hux on a Bun. “I think that’s Penrith’s best burger – if there’s a better burger in Penrith I’m yet to eat it,” he said. “We use 100 per cent wagyu beef, and we don’t pre-grill anything, it’s all grilled fresh.” Hux on a Bun will be flipping patties until midnight at its new location at 14-16 Woodriff Street, but until it opens in the

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coming months, Mr Huxley has other suggestions. “We love to go to Frangos for a big chicken burger, and High St. Depot does a great pulled pork burger,” he openly admitted. But where else in Penrith can you get a deliciously-good burger? Frangos Chicken make a huge Portuguese chicken burger with either a grilled chicken breast or a schnitzel almost the size of a classic pub schnitty. Grill’d has variety to suit everyone, with too many favourites to choose just one. It even offers a vege burger. Memphis BBQ Pit do traditional American burgers such as the Pulled Pork Sandwich, the Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, and the famous Jucy Lucy Burger. They also have the American Dream Burger, that consists of 12 patties, cheese, bacon, onion and lettuce for $59.99. For those who just love a plain hamburger, Southlands Takeaway Shop does a classic, plus Happy Harry’s Takeaway has a traditional milk bar-style ‘burger with the lot’, both for under $10. Where is Penrith’s best hamburger? Help us on our search by emailing your suggestions to news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Cancer fight continues The fact that Australia is a world leader in medical research is again shown by the article ‘Positive signs for new cancer drug’ (Weekender, September 23). Pancreatic cancer is one of the most painful insidious forms of cancer that is very hard to diagnose in its early stages and the prognosis is very grim indeed with the sufferer usually succumbing in a short space of time. I am sure that a cure will eventually be found but it is a shame that it takes so long between laboratory development and clinical trials. In the meantime, sufferers can only watch from the sidelines and endure rigorous life-altering chemotherapy treatments. Time will pass but the loss of life in the meantime is to be regretted. Governments should be directing more funds for research instead of throwing it away on overseas aid. KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

Congratulations John Experience matters when it comes to local government and I’m glad that John Thain has been elected Mayor for the next two years. It simply makes sense that Council now has two year Mayoral terms, as not a lot can be achieved when you’re still getting your feet under the desk. This actually has the potential to be one of the most workable Councils in recent years as

it seems both sides of the fence are happy to keep political alignments out of the week-to-week decision making. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, VIA EMAIL

Dance festival concern Penrith Council is playing Russian Roulette with its continuing approval of the Defqon.1 dance festival. With 77 drug arrests last week (Weekender, September 23), it was just dumb luck there wasn’t a drug death as in previous years. Council is clearly happy for Penrith to be an annual tourist mecca for drug pushers during a national ice epidemic. CHRIS BOWERS, PENRITH

Keep going, Mike Mike Baird made the right decision to ban greyhound racing and only a small section of the community will be impacted. We all agree that problem gambling is a huge issue in Australia, while greyhound meetings attract a few hundred people at best. It is a dying sport, and a cruel one. I hope Mike Baird doesn’t relent and keeps up the fight. TONI PETERS, VIA WEBSITE

Giants fall just short Congratulations to the GWS Giants on a tremendous season. Look out rugby league and soccer, the AFL is coming to get you in the west. DAVID NELSON, VIA WEBSITE

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Funding aims to help locals be more responsible with their pets

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enrith’s youngest Councillor, Josh Hoole, has welcomed a State Government grant to boost responsible pet ownership in the region. “It is vital that we are supporting our communities in promoting responsible pet ownership,” Cr Hoole said. The $10,000 in funding through the Responsible Pet Ownership Grants aims to target programs that will increase

microchipping, lifetime registration and de-sexing rates. State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said this will be achieved through community education workshops and free microchipping through Penrith City Council. “Penrith City Council will team up with the Animal Welfare League and local vet clinics to offer training on responsible pet ownership,” he said. “Any owner who then completes the training will then have access to free microchipping and de-sexing.”

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Competitors to show off worldly skills DALE DRINKWATER

1-year-old Chris Roberts is new to the landscaping world, but he could just be skilled enough to dominate it. The third-year TAFE student and Kingswood local is about to show what he’s got to offer at the 2016 WorldSkills Australia competition in Melbourne, in hopes to be Landscape Construction’s national champion. Mr Roberts will be competing alongside a fellow classmate from the Ryde TAFE campus, who he competed against in the regional competition in September last year. “It was a singles event in regional and for national they combine us, Jordan was my classmate, he came first and I came second,” Mr Roberts said. “It was a full day where we had to do a bit of paving, brickwork and decking... At nationals, there will be a besser block wall, some paving, turf, a timber table and two sandstone walls.” Judges will assess the pair on their team work and, while it sounds daunting, Mr Roberts thinks the pair have it ‘down pat’. “We’re not too nervous and are pretty confident, we’ve been training together as a team once a week at TAFE,” he said.

Mr Roberts will be one of over 500 young men and women between 16 and 24-yearsold going for gold at the WorldSkills national competition in 60 different skills. WorldSkills CEO, Brett Judd, compared WorldSkills’ competitors to Olympic athletes but posed just one question. “Which of the two groups might have the greatest impact on Australia’s future economy?” he asked. “The extraordinary young people that compete at the national competition will come out the other side with enhanced technical ability but more importantly, they’ll be more confident in the choices they make. “[They will] be armed with a range of leadership and life skills that will serve them well as they look to start their own businesses, employ workers, pay taxes and have a positive, lasting impact on our society.” The biennial competition will be held at Melbourne Showgrounds from Thursday, October 6 to Saturday, October 8 covering a whopping 25,000 square metres of floor space. A staggering $10 million worth of materials will be used at the competition, including eight tonnes of steel, 90 kilograms of chocolate, 3250 stems of flowers and foliage, and over 7500 bricks.

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New seat installed A beautiful carved wooden seat has been installed at Tench Reserve for residents and visitors to sit and enjoy our beautiful Nepean River views. Penrith Council worked with the Western Sydney Aboriginal Men’s Group to install the seat and recognise the valuable work the group does in our community. Councillor Karen McKeown said the seat mirrors those placed in parks in Parramatta and Blacktown as a totem symbol of an Aboriginal men’s meeting place. The Western Sydney Aboriginal Men’s Group regularly meets at the river. “They have been meeting at Tench Reserve for some time and this seat will provide a sense of place and belonging for their members, as well as be a beautiful resting place for others,” Cr McKeown said.

Wearing odd socks Locals are expressing their ‘soxiness’ by pulling on their odd socks on Friday, October 7 while helping people with mental illness land on their feet. The Odd Socks Day campaign will raise money to expand Grow’s free and highly effective mental health programs which have been helping adults and at-risk youth for nearly 60 years. It is also a call to put an end to the stigma of mental illness, which is preventing so many from seeking the help they need, keeping them isolated and in pain. Anyone wanting more information or wanting to register their Odd Socks Day fundraising event can go to www. oddsocksday.org.au.

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Students turn history into reality Local teenagers spending their school holidays tackling the Kokoda Trail JADE ALIPRANDI

ive young Penrith locals are currently on the trip of a lifetime after taking off to walk the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea last Saturday. Out of the 10 applicants that were interviewed, 17-year-old Annelise Isaacs, 17-year-old Madison Turner, 16-year-old Braidon Berridge, 18-year-old Emily Pollock and 17-year-old Brendon Speechley were all selected to be part of this year’s Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge, a 10-day trek across the 155km Kokoda Trail. All in it for different reasons, one unanimous response as to why they were taking part was for the challenge. “It’s definitely going to be a mental, physical and emotional challenge,” Madison told the Weekender. “I’m physically prepared but it will definitely challenge me in other ways,” Braidon added. After finding out earlier this year that they would be spending their school holidays in Papua New Guinea, the teens say they hope to gain some perspective. “Learning about the culture will be a big thing, and I think I’ll definitely have a sense of appreciation for what people went through,” Braidon said.

16-year-old Braidon Berridge, 17-year-old Annelise Isaacs, 17-year-old Madison Turner and 18-year-old Emily Pollock. Brendon Speechley was unavailable for the photo. Photo: Megan Dunn “I’m slightly nervous but it will be amazing to put the history books into perspective,” Annelise said. Over several years, Penrith RSL Club and Penrith RSL sub-branch have partnered as major sponsors of the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge, covering the cost of the airfare, accommodation and food expenses, reaching well over $6,000 per participant, and with so many

participants this year, it’s a joint cost of over $36,000. The group thanked the RSL for their contribution to the program, particularly Emily Pollock. “I have to say a massive thank you to the RSL because I got accepted last year but got really sick – they’re letting me do it this year and they’ve been amazing about it,” she said.

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An honour to be Mayor It is an honour to again represent Penrith as Mayor. I have served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor previously and I am proud to be elected as Mayor in a time when our City has in place several strategies to encourage investment and deliver real opportunities. I acknowledge and thank Councillor Karen McKeown for her service over the past 12 months and the many achievements Council and the City have gained for our residents. Sydney can no longer be viewed as one city. Sydney is the global city, Parramatta is the central city and the third city is the corridor between the North West and South West Growth Centres. We are at the heart of that growth belt. The Australian and NSW Governments have released the Western Sydney Rails Needs Study as they look towards investing in transport infrastructure in western Sydney. Penrith Council has long been an advocate for this infrastructure to

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connect outer western Sydney in the North and South via the airport. This will activate new employment hubs and create significantly more jobs than an airport alone. Preliminary research indicates more than 60,000 new jobs would be created through delivery of a new rail line that runs North-South across western Sydney. All levels of Government, in fact anyone with common sense agrees we need those jobs sooner rather than later to address our huge jobs deficit. I encourage everyone to look at the study and the discussion paper to ensure our collective voices are heard in gaining the best outcomes for the people of Penrith and western Sydney. Visit westernsydneyrail.transport. nsw.gov.au or you can send a written submission to westernsydneyrail@ transport.nsw.gov.au.

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Towns Conveyancing Services has won the award for Most Outstanding Home Based Business at the Penrith Local Business Awards Gala Presentation evening held Wednesday 21st September 2016 at Penrith Paceway. The night promised to be one of celebration with the continued success of our business community, and we were excited to be one of fourteen Finalists in our category, all of exceptionally high standard. As the night progressed and it got closer to the announcement for our category we were feeling the tension. There was a struggle to open the envelope…….more tension…… ”The Winner Is”….BOOM!! “TOWNS CONVEYANCING SERVICES”

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Towns Conveyancing Services has participated in the Local Business Awards since the business commenced in 2012, and has been a Local Business Awards finalist in 2013 for Outstanding New Business, 2014, 2015 and 2016 for Outstanding Home Based Business. To be awarded the Winner’s trophy in 2016 is an absolute privilege and testament to hard work and persistence.

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In 2012 Kristi made the decision to establish her own Conveyancing business. Conveyancing became her passion when she started in the legal industry 20 years ago. As a mum of 3 young boys, and having personally bought & sold property, Kristi had a clear understanding and direction on how she wanted to operate her business. Eliminating stress, uncertainty and worry out of each transaction, Kristi’s aim is to provide clear information to clients to ensure that the transaction is stress free. Going out of her way to do everything required to get the transaction finalised and fulfilling her client’s dreams of owning their first home, relocating or investing. Based in South Penrith, Towns Conveyancing Services is local to the hustle of Penrith CBD and accessible to all clients, whether local or out of area utilising online facilities, even allowing after hours, weekends and mobile appointments. Since founding Towns Conveyancing Services, Kristi has been awarded the Colin Bruce Award for Outstanding Initiative in establishing a Conveyancing Business. This year, Kristi and her team took out the coveted “Outstanding Home Based Business” award at the Penrith Local Business Awards.

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Jodie Feeney is the newest member of the Choice Home Loans – Penrith & Blue Mountains team, recently coming on board as their Home Loan Specialist in the Valley Heights office. Jodie is a local girl having grown up in the Penrith area and is a familiar face to many residents, having worked in a local credit union for over 23 years before joining Choice Home Loans. With more than 10 years of home lending experience under her belt, Jodie has a strong focus on providing exceptional customer service and a real passion for assisting local residents on their journey towards home ownership. If you are looking for reliable home loan advice with a truly personalised touch, call the team at Choice Home Loans on 4751 1360.

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Business Rebecca ventured into the finance industry because she felt there was something missing when considering good service and professionalism in the Home Mortgage industry. Her initial training in the industry was with a firm that ensured their trainees were given an in-depth look at both mortgage broking and behind the scenes. “For whatever reason the firm saw to include tiny elements of property law and accounting”. This additional knowledge makes a huge difference in the service Rebecca delivers today. From here Rebecca and a colleague ran a licenced office for a major listed mortgage manager LTD and when the contract completed they formed a new brokerage where they crafted their skills in multi lender mortgage broking and successfully ran the business for nine years. In August 2012 after recognising that Rebecca wanted to take her unique, personalised style further she decided to create Two Red Shoes, immediately setting herself apart with a distinct attitude and approach that hasn’t failed her.

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Destiny Jewellers is all about the affinity between people and life’s special moments, the celebration of connection and relationships between two or more people. Liza Chohaili, store owner with over 15 years’ experience in the jewellery industry, is a fifth generation jeweller. “I am passionate about what I do, jewellery is my life, and I dedicate each day, creating beauty through each unique piece of jewellery, to enable everyone to sparkle in their moment, their destiny”. The business has attracted some of the world’s most talented, passionate, experienced brands and jewellery designers, who are inspired to help Destiny Jeweller’s customers with life’s special moments. We stock a wide range of quality jewellery including Platinum 18ct and 9ct gold chains and bracelets, diamond engagement rings, watches and more. The team are making sure they offer everything to suit your needs. Liza also credits her supportive husband, her four beautiful children, her loving family, her wonderful staff and her loyal customers for their support in becoming Sydney’s #1 Leading Bespoke Jeweller.

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Coreen Ave Veterinary Clinic is operated under the partnership of Dr Lynn Mathison, Dr Nicole McMillan & Kellie Tickner. Our multi-award winning business was established in 1996 with aim of providing high quality medical and surgical facilities for pets in the Penrith and surrounding suburbs. The motto ‘Quality Loving Care’ – The Coreen Ave Vet team believes that every pet should have the opportunity to be loved, cared for and recognised as a priority. We understand that every pet entering the practice is an integral part of a family unit and aim to deliver the same attention and love as they receive at home, acting as an extension of their own families. We understand that going above and beyond is what gives our Clinic heart. This philosophy embodies the core of our service. Whether it is working with individual clients or within the larger community, all members of the Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic team place the welfare of animals and their owners at the forefront of every action. We pride ourselves on being active community participants, with our multiple community projects allowing staff to assist the people and pets of Penrith in genuine need.

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o you find that the majority of accolades relating to achievements in business tend to focus on young people? While it is a great feat to create a successful business by the time you are 25-years-old (or even 35), those who are older might be forgiven for thinking that they are ‘too old’ to start a business. There are a few reasons why starting a business when you are over 50-yearsold can make you a better business owner than starting when you are younger. First and foremost, you have life experience. You have likely encountered many different people and personalities, you can see the bigger picture in situations, and you are more likely to have patience to deal with each step. You are also likely to have a larger, and more diverse, network that you can draw on to share their advice or offer their services. And if you require finance, a lending institution is more likely to let you borrow what you need, as you are likely to have other assets or a track record of financial stability.

At an older age, you are more likely to better understand where your passions lie. Younger business owners can get caught up in the idea of running a business, more than passion about the idea itself. You are far clearer about what you like and don’t like. And you are highly likely to have experienced failure. This means you will have learnt valuable life lessons and may fear failure a whole lot less than when you were younger. You understand the importance of contingency plans and you know from experience that bouncing back from failure boosts your self-esteem. Younger business owners are not lacking in self-esteem or confidence, but this is often drawn primarily from optimism, rather than balanced with reality. So if you are in the ‘older’ age range, and have always dreamed of starting a business, you haven’t necessarily ‘missed the boat’! If the passion is still there, don’t be held back by thoughts that you need to be in your 20’s.

eing a sole trader is great for the initial start of your business, but at some point you’re going to need more resources. Of the four business structures, the most difficult to get right is the partnership structure. Companies is a matter of issuing shares for investment, sole traders rely on their own resources and trusts appoint an agent to use given resources for the benefit of others. But a partnership is a juggling act of resources and efforts. Furthermore partnerships come in many forms depending on the number of partners and the nature of the partners. Some partners are silent partners who contribute resources (such as cash and assets) in exchange for a share of the profit. Others are active in the management of the business sometimes contributing both effort and resources. The balancing act comes when partners claim a proportion of the profit based on their contribution to the business. This is when a formal partnership agreement is important. The agreement can specify the profit distribution, the

who-gets-what is sorted out before the partnership is formalised. Contract conditions can be shaped to ensure policies and procedures are in place in case of differences. This offers a measure of fairness and security that does not exist when there is an informal agreement. Informal partnerships – those without a partnership agreement – fall under the NSW Partnership Act (1892). Under this act, profits are distributed equally to the partners regardless of the level of contribution that established the partnership. It is important, even when you are in a personal relationship with your partner (and not just a business one) that you formalise your partnership with an agreement. This way the rights and interests of all the partners are recognised and respected. The advisors at the Western Sydney Business Centre can help you draft an effective partnership agreement. We can also advise you on the appropriate business structure for your business. Call us now for more information.

WAREHOUSE/STOREMAN Hix Group is a Penrith based Trades Services company employing more than 65 staff across a range of trades including Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Services. We are seeking an ENERGETIC & PRO-ACTIVE ALL ROUNDER – someone who likes to use their initiative & always keep busy, to provide warehouse and stores assistance for our technicians and management. Duties will include: • receiving and receipting goods ordered by our tradespeople using our electronic job management system • maintaining the factories & offices in a clean and tidy manner (some general cleaning included) • checking equipment and tools in and out & organising servicing as needed (you may even be a bit “handy” yourself and be able to repair tools, wheelbarrows etc) • utilising the forklift, ladders & other equipment as required • delivering goods to site • assisting trades staff and management to ensure efficient completion of projects/works You will have a current driver’s licence and forklift licence, hold a White Card and may have undertaken First Aid training. You will be familiar with computers and able to learn our system. Ideally you will have worked in the Electrical or Plumbing industry in a similar role and be familiar with the products we use in the construction industry. We are seeking someone with a friendly personality who is willing to provide a range of support to Management and our team.

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

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

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If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to: hr@hix.com.au For enquiries please call: Peter Foster, Purchasing Manager: 4721 7500

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ne of the great things about storytelling is that it allows us to form emotional con nections with characters that we may never have had the chance to meet in our day to day lives. For much loved Australian entertainer Noni Hazelhurst, this is what attracted her to take on the role of an ageing, homeless woman – the loan character in

the upcoming play ‘Mother’, which opens at The Joan in October. “I feel one of the functions of the arts is to promote empathy and to emphasise that we as human beings share more similarities than differences,” Noni said. “I think more than ever we are living in very divisive times and very judgmental times. I guess I leapt at the chance to bring this character to life because if I can get one person to rethink their attitude or to give their time to people who need it then to me that’s wonderful.” The one woman show about Christine – a woman who has lived a colourful yet troubled life – was written specifically for Noni, who worked with the play’s

director Matt Scholten at the Melbourne Theatre Company in 2013. After Noni finished up with the TV show ‘A Place To Call Home’ she was looking to take on a new acting challenge. During a discussion with Scholten she came up with the idea of creating a one woman show. The pair joined forces with playwright Daniel Keene – known for his tendency to produce works that push the envelope – and decided to focus the production around the themes of judgement and empathy. 10 days later Daniel had produced a script. “It was just this most beautiful piece of

work that I’m really privileged to have been given,” Noni said. According to Noni the reaction from audiences has proved that opening the door to worlds we ourselves haven’t experienced is often all the encouragement we need to take positive action. “We’ve had people who’ve said I’m going straight home to make a donation to the local homeless shelter,” she said. “It just brings me great joy to think that we’re increasing empathy in the world; that’s got to be a good thing.” ‘Mother’ will be on at The Joan on Friday, October 7 at 8pm and Saturday, October 8 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $50-$55. For more information, call 4723 7600.

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debuting at number one on the ARIA album charts. Taylor Henderson will be performing at the Evan Theatre inside Penrith Panthers on Thursday, October 6 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $42.50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au or call 4720 5555.

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he Joan’s Richard Bonynge Piano Series is ending for another year, but not before a final performance from the amazing Australia Piano Quartet. These innovative and captivating chamber musicians – Rebecca Chan (violin), Daniel de Borah (piano), Thomas Rann (cello) and James Wannan (viola) – will present their show titled ‘Spirit Hands and Golden Strings’ at The Joan in October. The performance is a unique combination of strings and piano, and will feature works by Mozart and Brahms,

along with a new work by Lachlan Skipworth. Australia Piano Quartet are regular guests at festivals around the country and have received numerous national and international awards. The Richard Bonynge Piano Series performances are a popular part of The Joan calendar. Performances include complimentary wine, cheese and crackers after the show. Guests will also have the chance to meet the artists. Australia Piano Quartet will be performing as part of the Richard Bonynge Piano Series at The Joan on Saturday, October 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $45-$50. For more information, visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600.

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Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Songs in the Key of Motown Venue: Evan Theatre $57.35, 8pm 4720 5555 The Best of the Bee Gees Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Members $25, Visitors $28, 8pm 9677 4916 Mother Venue: The Joan $50-$55, 8pm 4723 7600

Jalapeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Nickelback Show Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Us Too Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 James Rietdijk Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 11pm 4577 3396 Smokin’ Willies Venue: Oriental Hotel,

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Greg Poppleton’s Bakelite Dance Band Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 7.30pm 4721 5764 Mary’s Karaoke

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Tezza and the Twistops Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Pro Wrestling Venue: Rooty Hill RSL From $10, 2pm 9677 4916 Hester Frazer Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Great way to end the arvo!

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here would be others, we suspect, would lay claim that a wine comprising no less than five varieties, was the result of their carefully hand-selecting fruit off as many vineyards or blocks as there were varieties, and then judiciously blending these to specific proportions of each. But not John Davis, owner-vigneron of Peppertree Wines in the Hunter Valley and his Head Winemaker, Gwyn Olsen when it comes to their 2016 Rogue Vineyard ‘Wild in the Wood’ Hunter Valley Field Blend. Because they’ll readily tell you that this one’s the result of a “misfit” block planted somewhat haphazardly 20 years ago with left-over Semillon, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc from other blocks rather than be wasted, and today simply all-in machine harvested. And that resultant wine turns out in fact to be a really rewarding drop, with lingering individual varietal characteristics and lovely mouth-feel. Pay $30 and enjoy on its own as warmer days approach, or at the table with a range of lunch or dinner-time seafood, chicken or veal dishes. Or as we did, with pan-fried pork loin chops, apple sauce and potato cakes. One to note: 2014 was a great vintage in the Canberra District, and Jim’s Lerida Estate Lake George Pinot Noir explodes with luscious fruit flavours and integrated tannins; at $26.50 a bottle, enjoy with a variety of fare from duck to mushrooms, spring lamb or oily fish. See you next week!

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Professor X, Mystique, Magneto, Cyclops, Nightcrawler and all your favourite X-Men come to the small screen this week with the release of ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ on DVD and Bluray. Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) is the most powerful mutant in the X-Men Universe; a godlike figure who has amassed many of the mutant powers to become invincible. When he is awakened after thousands of years, Apocalypse isn’t happy with the way the world is going and decides to recruit a team of mutants, including Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to help him

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Ê Channel Ten is making the bold move to revamp its Saturday nights beginning October 8. The all-new ‘MacGyver’, ‘Scorpion’ and ‘Hawaii Five-O’ will form the new-look action-packed line-up. ‘Scorpion’ will kick things off at 6.30pm before ‘MacGyver’ premieres at 7.30pm. ‘Hawaii Five-O’ will anchor the new slate of shows at 8.30pm. It’s expected all eyes will be on the new ‘Macgyver’, who will be back saving the world for the first time in nearly 25 years.

MACGYVER OCTOBER 8 CHANNEL TEN

Ê I love a good airport show, with Channel Nine announcing ‘Ready for Takeoff’ will finally return to our screens at 7.30pm on Friday, October 7. The series turns the camera on airline pilots, staff and passengers at Sydney Airport. Ê Channel Seven has announced ‘The Secret Daughter’ will premiere this Monday, October 3 straight after ‘The X Factor’. The contemporary family drama stars Jessica Mauboy, Bonnie Sveen and Colin Friels. Mauboy will portray a parttime country pub singer whose chance meeting with a wealthy city hotelier triggers a series of events that will change her life forever. Ê Channel Ten’s new factual adventure series ‘Todd Sampson’s BodyHack’ will premiere on Tuesday, October 4 at 9pm. Sampson sets out on an epic adventure to try to unlock the secrets of some of the world’s most extraordinary people. The award-winning documentary maker faces a myriad of challenges, including living as a hunter-gatherer in Tanzania, stepping into the ring as a professional MMA Cage Fighter, and confronting his fear of open water to free dive and stride across the

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Ê Foxtel’s new Binge channel will launch this Wednesday, October 5. It will feature ‘Supergirl’, ‘The Good Wife’, ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’, ‘Veep’, ‘The Brink’, ‘Reign’, ‘The Vampire Diaries’, ‘True Blood’ and ‘Scandal’. Binge also signals the closure of SoHo with most shows moving to Showcase.

Ê TLC will launch its new local production of ‘Say Yes To The Dress’ on Wednesday, October 26. The six-part series will go behind the scenes at Brides of Sydney salon, where couture experts help prospective brides find their perfect wedding dress. Ê Channel Nine will broadcast a mammoth day of rugby league this Sunday, beginning at 11am.

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Fill in all squares so each row, column and each of the nine 3 x 3 squares contain all digits from one to nine.

ACROSS 20

1. Fabled whale, ... Dick 4. Bug (phone) 8. Interwoven fencing, wattle & ... 11. Panache 13. Roughly 15. Hollywood icon, Greta ... 17. Place 18. Castrates (horse) 20. That woman 21. Postie-delivered letters, ... mail 24. In sequence, one after the ... 27. Perfectly all right (11,1) 28. Blot out 30. NZ native 31. Baking agent 33. Stickily sweet 34. Least risky 35. Dedicatory verses 36. Fabricated 39. Apprehension 42. Coupled 44. Unreﬁned metals 45. The King, ... Presley 46. Bar accounts 48. Coalface worker 49. Ambles 50. Whirlpool 52. Brainwaves 54. AM, ... meridiem 55. Marten fur 56. Most recent 57. Yorkshire valley 60. Formerly Persia 62. Unite (against) (4,2) 65. Allocate 67. Grog 69. Relish or salsa 70. Seaweed 72. Target 73. Goat mammary gland 75. Muddle 77. Gossip 79. Guide (boat) 81. GP

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Bunnings Warehouse Bunnings Warehouse Penrith and North Penrith stores will be holding a range of DIY workshops throughout October. Workshops running for free on weekends include gardening, outdoor projects, decking, fencing, footy fever, and arts and craft. To find out when each workshop will be held contact 4720 2000 or 4737 5400.

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Plenty to do at Penrith RSL Penrith RSL will be holding two events for the Melbourne Cup this year. One event is a corporate luncheon for the cost of $60. This will be held in a private function room and will feature canapes, champagne on arrival, reserved seating, a two course meal, a fashion parade and lucky door prizes. The other event is a seafood buffet package for $45. This includes a $1 sweep, $1 TAB ticket, two complimentary beverages and $20 in raffle tickets. To book, contact Janet on 4728 5229.

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Thursday, October 6 A Featherdale Wildlife Show will be held at St Clair Library next Thursday, October 6 at 10.30am. The free event will allow children to interact with and learn about a number of different Australian animals.

Starts Monday, October 10 Free kids program Go4Fun is taking sign-ups for their Term 4 programs. The program helps kids become active, make better food choices, try new foods, reduce screen time and make new friends. It’s run by qualified nutrition and exercise leaders and is a fun, interactive and great alternative to after school organised activities. The program is held at Bennett Road Public School and starts on Monday, October 10. Visit www.go4fun.com.au.

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Monday, October 17 Nepean Evening VIEW Club will be holding their dinner meeting on Monday, October 17. Held at Penrith Panthers, guests are encouraged to arrive by 7pm. The meeting includes a three course meal and speaker for $28. For details and bookings, contact Colleen on 4735 4982.

Penrith Regional Gallery will be hosting a number of school holiday activities and workshops next week. From Tuesday, October 4, children between the ages of five and nine are invited to three different workshops. In ‘Bubble Space’ children can explore the planets as they create a bubble art impression of the solar system with this non-traditional artmaking technique. In ‘Gravitation Animation’ children will be introduced to ‘House of Wonder’ artist Katie Turnbull. They will use pencils, paper, scissors and tiny treasures to create a stop-frame animation using the Gallery iPads. And in ‘Unleash Your Inner Geek’, a special guest scientist from Western Sydney University’s observatory will launch children into a range of hands-on experiments exploring the wondrous impact of gravity. Each workshop costs $25. For more info, visit www.penrithregionalgallery.org.

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It’s all about relationships this week Rams … of the romantic, platonic and business variety. Avoid the temptation to rush or play power games. If you try to convert others to your point of view (and do so in a hasty or forceful manner) then you’ll meet with resistance from all directions. Instead, use your energy in positive ways. If you connect with like-minded people and pursue compatible joint ventures, then it will be win-win for everyone. Cooperation is the clever way to go.

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HOROSCOPES

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Don’t be too black and white about issues! There are many shades of grey, as you navigate your way through a changing personal or professional landscape. With Venus in your relationship zone, the quickest way to romance is to smoke the peace pipe with your partner. Singles – give superficial suitors a wide berth and look for someone with emotional substance. It’s a wonderful weekend to go camping or enjoy the great outdoors with your favourite four-legged friend.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Geminis are the social gadabouts of the zodiac but this week’s stars encourage you to slow down, calm down, compromise, listen and learn. Enjoy the company of family and friends but steer clear of tactless talk, garrulous gossip and ridiculous rumours. Mercury is powering through your self-expression zone until October 24. So it’s the perfect time to tackle a creative project as you write, draw, dance, perform, paint, play music or sing up a storm.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Crabs can be cautious, but a rickety romantic relationship will only improve if you come out of your shell and get to work! If you are single, don’t settle for second best. Avoid being cantankerous or confrontational on Friday and Saturday. Instead, focus on bringing more fun and happiness into your home. Draw inspiration from Desmond Tutu “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

The week starts well when you have the motivation to clear up a problem with a loved one. But avoid being a bossy Lion on Friday and Saturday, when there’s a fine line between being passionately proactive and just plain pushy! In order for your relationships to blossom, you need to give others plenty of personal space and room to shine. When it comes to social media, don’t rush. Think things through carefully before you publish, post, text or tweet.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Tuesday and Wednesday are when your organisational skills and multi-tasking talents really excel. However, if you confuse important issues with trivial ones (and make mountains out of molehills) then it will be a long and exhausting week. Your ruler Mercury moves through Libra (from October 7-24) which encourages you to relax, re-charge, and bring some much-needed balance into your busy world. Some Virgos will receive welcome news via social media.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With the Sun, Jupiter and then Mercury all moving through your sign, the buzz words for this week are creativity, confidence and communication. Don’t worry about what other people are wearing, doing or saying! It’s time to focus on your individual style, plans, talents and future. So your motto for the moment is from celebrated writer and wit Gore Vidal (born on October 3, 1925): “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.”

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

The mid-week Venus/Pluto connection encourages deep emotions, intense connections and plenty of passion. So make sure you get up-close-and-personal with someone special. But then the celestial energy shifts when Pluto squares the Sun on Friday and Saturday. Which boosts your temperamental streak and your control-freak tendencies. Smart Scorpios will settle down, and transform a negative into a positive.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The symbol for Sagittarius is the Archer – with his (or her) arrow aimed towards the future. But are you so busy rushing around that you’re neglecting what’s happening in the here and now? Or are you too busy worrying about the mistakes you might make further down the track? Slow down and have confidence that your decisions will turn out fine in the end. As birthday great Susan Sarandon says: “I take responsibility for the ups and downs of my life, and that is very liberating.”

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Seize the opportunity to wield your personal power in positive ways. You’re not bossy – you’re bold. And you’re not domineering – you’re dynamic! But don’t take criticism too seriously or narrow your focus too much. Saturn is asking you to be supremely practical. On Friday and Saturday you’ll be frustrated by some people’s lack of motivation, but it’s not the time to push buttons. Do your best to network with colleagues, connect with friends, and focus on positive solutions.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Aquarians love to lunge at life with adventurous abandon but this week will work best if you employ a more strategic approach. If you think things through (and do the research required) then projects will proceed in a slow and steady fashion that leads to future success. Consultation and attention to detail will certainly get you a lot further than being slap-dash. And don’t let someone bulldoze you into doing something that you really don’t want to do.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

The future depends on the goals you set yourself now. And don’t let others talk down your dreams, undermine your confidence, or amplify your shortcomings. With Saturn sauntering through your career zone, the road ahead is rocky and there’ll be detours along the way. So you need to rise to the challenge with relish. A practical plan will get you a lot further than Piscean passivity! Show others that you can handle extra work.

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Has your dog been vaccinated over the last 12 months? If not your dog could be at risk of contracting canine parvovirus. During the warmer months of the year we see a spike of parvovirus cases, and vaccination is the best way to protect against this deadly disease. Parvovirus is shed from the faeces of an infected dog into soil. We can walk this virus into the backyard on our shoes. It has been recently discovered that other species can contract the virus and not be affected, but shed it in

Vaccination is key to prevent deadly virus

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their stools. Flies are also possible carriers of this infection. Even dogs living in their own backyards are not isolated from this infection. Dogs that become infected with the virus will usually start to shed the virus within three to four days of contracting it, but will not be showing any symptoms. They become ill within seven to 14 days after exposure. Unlike most other viruses,

parvovirus is stable in the environment and is resistant to the effects of heat, detergents, and alcohol. Symptoms of parvovirus can vary in each individual dog, but generally we see severe vomiting, diarrhoea (often full of blood), lethargy and inappetance. This can lead to severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and infection in the bloodstream. An often aggressive and expensive treatment regime of intravenous fluids containing electrolytes, antibiotics, pain relief and anti-nausea medications are given to correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalances and to make the dog more comfortable. Young, severely dehydrated puppies are at most risk of not responding favourably to treatment, and may die despite treatment efforts. Thankfully, parvovirus is a preventable disease through an up-to-date vaccination program. It is important that all puppies receive a series of booster vaccinations and adult dogs receive an annual vaccination. Once parvovirus has been in the environment, thorough cleaning and disinfection with a parvocidal solution is needed. Disposal of food and water bowls, bedding and other items is often the best option.

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RELIGION

Grand Final week is always huge for rugby league supporters! The whole season, week after week of hard, tough, challenging games, playing through pain and injury, all coming together in one big, final game. 80 minutes and, if you come out on top, you are the winners – the Premiers for 2016! Who will it will be? (Sadly, not the Panthers who had a great 2016 season, so watch out for them in 2017!). For this year’s winners, the victory lap is yours. You have the glory. You experience the cheering crowd. You are

The greatest victory of them all

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enemy. This joyful crowd celebrates that in Jesus there is life, and not just life as we often think of it, but real life, eternal life, life that goes on forever with God. As the writer of Revelation tells us, Jesus’ victory means for those whose trust and hope is in him, “never again will they hunger... or thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb (that is, Jesus) at the centre of the throne will be their shepherd; he will guide them to springs of living water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.” What a wonderful day! How good it will be if you and your family and friends are part of it!

presented with the trophy, a reminder of a great victory. In the last book of the Bible, Revelation, we see a similar scene. There is a huge crowd. They are also cheering, but they are celebrating a much greater victory. This scene takes place at the end of all things when a vast crowd, too great to number, rejoices at the victory Jesus has won over death, the last

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ITBS occurs with excessive friction of the distal band over the lateral femoral epicondyle from repetitive movements of the knee. The two main causes of ITBS are inappropriate training or excessive training volumes and poor biomechanics. Although pain is local at the knee, the cause of the pain often comes from higher up in the hip or down lower in

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Madden FASHION

The latest jacket styling trick that we have been spotting celebrities everywhere walking into fashion shows wearing seems to make out that sleeves are completely overrated! Coming into summer we are naturally shedding our layers so this little tip might come in handy. First it was the drape and this meant choosing a jacket often oversized like a blazer and “not wearing it” just roughly placing it over your shoulders and casually going about your day! Fashion forward celebrities like Gigi and Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner and

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caps amongst the playing group, which also features some of netball’s rising stars. The potential of this team is incredibly exciting and I can’t wait for pre-season to get started to see what they can do together.” Fitzgerald also made mention of the strong representation of NSW athletes in the Giants team. “80 per cent of our 2017 roster has a direct link to NSW – whether they were born here, or have played their junior netball here – and I hope this inspires young NSW netballers that one day they too could play for the club,” she said. “NSW netball has such a strong, proud and rich history, and I’m looking forward to this team contributing to the next chapter. “I am just thrilled to be home and have the chance to create a new club from the ground up; surrounded by great players that I believe fans will want to watch with interest.” Owned and operated by Netball NSW, Giants Netball sits within the wider Giants AFL Family. Giants Netball players and coaching staff will receive access to high performance facilities, performance analysis equipment and expertise, and the use of their state-of-the-art gym.

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Indoor Cricket Kim completes remarkable comeback from serious injury NATHAN TAYLOR

wo years ago Kim Butler suffered such a horrific knee injury, that she thought she’d never be able to play sport again. An absolute sports tragic, Butler injured her knee during a field hockey match but wasn’t diagnosed with a torn ACL until two games later. “The physio initially said there was nothing wrong with my knee and I ended up playing in a semi final and grand final before discovering I actually had a stuffed ACL,” Butler said. “It took me ages to come back from that one; I thought that was the end of my sporting career.” Fortunately for the 44-year-old, it wasn’t the end and next month she’ll make an incredible comeback by representing Australia at the Indoor Cricket Masters World Series in England. It will be the fourth time Butler has donned the famous green and gold, but the first time since 2008. After her recent injury and long lay off from the international scene, the Cranebrook resident said she’s excited to be back. “I’m unsure what to expect because

it has been a long time but I believe in myself,” Butler told the Weekender. “I’ve been training the house down to get ready. My husband, Mark, takes me to the cricket centre often and helps me train. He’s been very supportive.” Butler took up indoor cricket when she was just 16-years-old and has been playing it on and off ever since. Due to a lack of women’s indoor cricket competitions in Sydney, Butler is forced to play on men’s teams to get her indoor cricket fix. Butler said she only got back into the sport recently after recovering from her injury. “I only got back into it this year to help out our State team, who didn’t have many players,” she said. “I loved the game for so long and was eager to come back to it. I had a goal of going to the World Series and now I’m there.” In October, Butler and her Australian teammates will compete in the over 35’s women’s competition against fellow cricketing giants South Africa, New Zealand and host nation England. Butler said all eyes will be on the Aussies, who’ll be looking to defend their title as world’s best. “We haven’t lost since 2008,” she said.

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