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The man was found hiding in a wall cavity.

olice say they have never seen anything like the purpose- built ‘house of horrors’ at St Marys in which a woman was restrained and abused for three weeks before making her dramatic escape last month.

The 37-year- old victim was allegedly taken to the house in Monfarville Street in mid- July and was detained against her will and subjected to ongoing sexual and physical assaults.

“That detention included physical violence, threats of violence as well as fortification on the premises, which prevented her from leaving,” said Nepean Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka.

The alleged offender, 43- year- old Geoff Freeman, had built a room to carry out his abuse of the victim, installed spikes on the fence- line and even had fortified doors at the property.

The woman escaped the house on Thursday, August 13 and alerted authorities.

Officers executed a search warrant at the property and seized several items of interest, including mobile phones.

During the search, it is alleged Mr Freeman hid in a concealed wall cavity behind a bookshelf at the home.

During a second search of the property on August 27, investigators located several items, including a mobile phone, duct tape and documentation.

RSPCA inspectors also attended and removed a dog that was in need of medical attention.

Mr Freeman was arrested and hit with an array of charges.

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Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka addresses the media last Friday afternoon.

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Local doctor’s wife and newborn baby stranded overseas due to travel restrictions NICOLA BARTON

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e spends his days working on the frontline, but in the evenings local doctor, Remon Farid, desperately searches for a way to bring his family home.

Originally from Egypt, Dr Farid and his wife, Carol, have been living in Australia on a four-year working visa and welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Sherry into the world earlier this year.

At six- weeks- old, the pair decided they would fly back to their home country for a traditional baptism ceremony.

Dr Farid kissed his wife and daughter goodbye on March 17, with plans to meet them in Egypt two weeks later.

It was then the pandemic snowballed.

“We made the call to baptise her without me and then tried to get them home but we were rejected,” he told the Weekender.

“This was very depressing for my family, I was here working as a doctor in Penrith on the frontline but they would not let her back in.”

Without Australian citizenship, Dr Farid’s wife and daughter needed an exemption from the government to re-enter the country but were denied.

Dr Farid took matters into his own hands

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“I just want them home”

Family catch-ups via FaceTime.

Remon Farid is desperate to see his daughter again. Photo: Megan Dunn. and pleaded to a staffer from the Minister for Home Affairs’ office for an exemption, which was granted a month later.

Just when the family thought they would be reunited, their flight was cancelled.

“Emirates said Sydney are only allowed to have a certain amount of travellers per day because of hotel quarantine,” Dr Farid explained.

“They limit it to 30 to 40 travellers per flight but, because of the enormous amount of Australians wanting to come back, we non-citizens are at the bottom of the waiting list.

“We understand this, Australians need to take care of their own but it is hard... this is our home.”

Sherry is now seven- months- old, with

Dr Farid missing out on her key growth milestones. Thankfully, the wonders of modern technology keeps them close.

“I only knew my baby for six weeks,” he said.

“She is starting to crawl and grow and all I can do is see her through a screen.

“I’m missing all the joy of my first child’s milestones.”

Now, the couple are being told the wait will be at least two more months, with their next flight booked for October 25.

“It is hard to be professional at work when I have this going on in the background,” he said.

“I am alone here... I just want them home.”

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ever has ‘normal’ been craved so much than in the past six months.

The COVID- 19 pandemic has changed our perceptions of the mundane in our lives; of the routines we live each day.

Our personal worlds were torn apart – and that little bit of selfishness we all have inside was exposed.

Whether it was your gym or favourite restaurant being closed, or not being able to get a ticket to the footy or go to the movies, things that were once a given in our lives were suddenly taken away, or heavily restricted.

And then there’s the bigger, and far more important picture. Tragic deaths, families torn apart and livelihoods destroyed.

COVID-19 has hurt the world hard, and as we’ve begun to come out the other side of the pandemic, we’re starting to ponder what will change forever.

I’ve heard many say our world will look totally different; we’ll never do this again, won’t contemplate that again. So many of us will work from home, travel will never recover... the list goes on.

But here’s the reality: the time will come when COVID-19 is but a distant memory.

Social distancing will be a trivia question at the pub on a Wednesday night and not something we live by.

Horrible as the thought may be, we’ll be back crammed on peak hour trains, packed into lifts in office buildings and sharing pens and salt and pepper shakers.

The 24 hour news cycle and social media may make the path out of COVID19 a little more difficult than would have been the case in the past, but history

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I’m certainly not suggesting our protective measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and restrictions have been unnecessary, in fact they have certainly prevented a far more deadly crisis.

But history shows us that normal will indeed return; that COVID- 19 is not the dramatic permanent world - crushing event that it is portrayed as by some.

A vaccine will of course be critical, as it was in the 1957 and 1968 pandemics.

Those viruses still circulate today, but only as a strain of seasonal flu.

The belief that something as simple as a handshake will forever disappear, or that Aussie 20-somethings will no longer head off on their big dream holidays to Europe, is far-fetched.

The big difference in coming out of COVID- 19 will be a drama- obsessed media and the social media generation.

We’ve come out of pandemics before, but not with that sort of scrutiny and lunacy.

It is important we look to these past examples to provide light for the future, rather than rely on what a Facebook meme or some bloke with a fake name on Twitter is sprouting.

Mental health concerns have been at the forefront of the current health crisis and I have no doubt that a big part of that is people being unable to see past the pandemic; believing that a normal beyond COVID-19 is out of reach.

History shows us that the world will bounce back, and probably quicker than you think.

That’s an important message to spread, especially to those still dealing with lockdowns and restrictions on their lives and livelihoods.

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So many of us reference the 1918 Spanish flu when looking for a comparison to COVID-19’s devastation, but there’s more recent and far more relative examples to fall back on.

The Asian flu of 1957- 58 was a significant influenza pandemic that is estimated to have caused more than two million deaths worldwide, mainly in children and the elderly.

And a little over a decade later, in 1968, the Hong Kong flu caused about a million deaths worldwide, mainly impacting the elderly.

Neither of those pandemics reached anywhere near the catastrophic impact of the Spanish flu, which was responsible for some 50 million deaths – many in the 15 to 35 age bracket.

But it is the Asian and Hong Kong flus that perhaps bear the best comparison to COVID-19 and the likely ‘new normal’, given their death tolls.

After all, COVID- 19’s worldwide death toll is yet to reach one million, making comparisons with the Spanish flu a little too much of a reach.

The fact that the Asian and Hong Kong flus barely rate a mention in our thoughts when it comes to global pandemics suggests the world will most likely move on from COVID-19 much like it did those tragic events. Back then, the new normal was much like the old normal, and most likely will be again.

Most of us didn’t even give a second thought to the H1N1 pandemic in 2009, and it still has more recorded cases in Australia than COVID-19.

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Dedicated locals pour hours of time into community organisations each week EMILY FESZCZUK

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edicated western Sydney locals have been recognised for their contribution to the community at the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Samuel Fleetwood won Young Volunteer of the Year and Mark Hutchings took out the Adult Volunteer of the Year category along with 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year for the Sydney Outer West region.

Run by the Centre for Volunteering, around 100 guests, volunteers and community leaders came together this week for the first ever virtual event to celebrate the volunteers.

Mr Fleetwood, 22, has spent the last five years giving time each week serving food at Penrith charity Mama Lana’s.

The Cranebrook resident said it was nice to be recognised for something that is just a part of his daily life.

“I originally started when it was required for the Duke of Edinburgh award and school community service, then I ended up leading the service every Monday night,” Mr Fleetwood said.

“I have been doing it for so long it is just a part of my routine for the week, but everyone should try to volunteer at some point

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NSW Volunteer of the Year Award winners Mark Hutchings, Samuel Fleetwood and Roger Borg. Photo: Megan Dunn. in their life if they have the spare time and energy as it is so rewarding.”

Co-founder of Mama Lana’s, Roger Borg, also won Volunteer of the Year for the Blue Mountains region, which Mr Fleetwood said was very well deserved.

“I am so glad Roger got awarded as he and Lana pour hours of their week into the organisation on top of their normal jobs,” he said.

“They not only help so many people each

night with a warm meal and socialisation but provide information and assistance, which is so vital.”

Mr Hutchings from St Clair has volunteered for thousands of hours over the past 29 years for first aid provider St John Ambulance NSW. He said he will always find time to give back even if it seems like a ‘second job’ at times.

“I love helping, it has also provided me

with so many amazing opportunities and shows that you can care for other members of society without needing to get paid,” Mr Hutchings said.

He also encouraged others to think about volunteering.

“People always say they wouldn’t have the time, but you will always find the time if it is important to you and even if you volunteer for an hour a month you are making a difference,” he said.

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Alleged monster refused bail ahead of next court appearance in October “A number of modifications were done to the premises to prevent police attending, including spikes on the fence- line, fortified doors and the creation of a room so that the offender could carry out these acts,” he said.

“The depraved acts the victim was subjected to are quite horrific. It includes various acts that were done to her, and various threats that were made over time.”

Detective Inspector Pietruszka also

The charges include ‘sexual intercourse without consent’, ‘aggravated sexual assault inflict actual bodily harm’, ‘aggravated sexual assault deprive liberty’, ‘take/ detain person with intent to obtain advantage cause actual bodily harm’, ‘stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical harm’ and two counts of ‘common assault’.

He was also charged with ‘assault occa-

Freeman was found hiding at the home.

Weekender journalist Nicola Barton gets the latest from Detective Inspector Jason Pietruszka last Friday. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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confirmed the alleged offender’s daughter was at the St Marys home during the second search of the property last Thursday.

Mr Freeman did not apply for bail when he fronted Penrith Local Court last Friday, and it was formally refused. He will return to court on October 23.

Police say they are continuing their investigations, with seized items undergoing forensic analysis.

sioning actual bodily harm’, three counts of ‘resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty’, and two outstanding warrants for domestic violence offences.

Police have confirmed the outstanding domestic violence warrants were in relation to a different victim.

Detective Inspector Pietruszka said the allegations are some of the most serious he’s ever seen and that police were shocked with what they found.

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Jamisontown woman hit with almost $30,000 in fines for removing trees a certified arborist deemed hazardous or exempt is vowing to appeal the decision after Penrith Council took her to court.

Kristy Spencer was slapped with a $27,000 fine and ordered to pay Penrith Council’s legal costs after she failed to get development approval before hiring the arborist, who subsequently felled five trees and removed one stump on her recently- purchased McNaughton Street property on February 4.

Documents tendered at Penrith Local Court show Council considered the trees to be “healthy and alive” and Ms Spencer’s actions “premeditated and wilful”, as she was told on January 28 that an assessment and approval was required before she could proceed.

Council contends Ms Spencer cut down the trees to facilitate a development application she lodged on March 5 for renovations and extensions to the property, and Magistrate Brian van Zuylen agreed.

But Ms Spencer, a single mother who pleaded guilty with an explanation because she couldn’t afford to have the matter dragged through the court, strenuously denies any correlation between the two and believes she is being made an example of.

She said she was told by Council that the time frame for assessments had “completely blown out” due to the bush fires over the most recent summer, and with seemingly no avenue to have the trees assessed as a matter of urgency, she acted on the professional advice of the arborist.

Owner of Arbor Tree Solutions Bilal Youssef, who undertook the work, said he was “completely shocked” that Council decided to pursue Ms Spencer and says Council’s assertion that the trees were all healthy is a “load of crap”.

The arborist, who has been in the game for 21 years, said he stands by his decision to proceed, claiming the three gum trees were dead, the stump rotted and the other two trees were within two metres of the house and exempt.

“As a qualified arborist, I’ll fight this all the way,” Mr Youssef said, adding the proof is in the photos.

Penrith Local Court heard Ms Spencer has since re- planted nine native trees on the block, spending about $3,000 on remediation.

Her lawyer submitted a monetary penalty would be “absolutely crippling” for Ms Spencer, who lost her job as an interior designer due to COVID-19.

Penrith Council said it could not comment on the matter when approached by the Weekender.

“As the matter is still before the courts, it would be inappropriate for Council to comment,” a Council spokesman said.

Hay fever or COVID-19? Spring brings added challenges to health pandemic EMILY FESZCZUK

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he start of spring means enjoying warmer weather, but the increase in pollen can worsen symptoms for hay fever and asthma sufferers.

Experts say that people can use medicines to bring some relief but that sufferers need to be alert of differences between seasonal allergies and COVID-19.

Cincotta Discount Chemist Penrith Pharmacist, Ali Abdulsater, said the conditions can share some symptoms but also have some key differences.

“Itchy, watering or red eyes and sneezing are common with hay fever but runny or blocked nose, shortness of breath and a cough can be associated with both,” Mr Abdulsater said.

“Diarrhoea, fever, loss of taste and smell or nausea are the main symptoms to distinguish it could be COVID, so people need to be alert.”

Mr Abdulsater said that preventive measures used on a regular basis, such as over the counter medications, can help treat allergy symptoms.

“Most people will start with antihistamine tablets combined with a corticosteroid nasal spray that your chemist can recommend,” he said.

Cincotta Discount Chemist Penrith Pharmacist Ali Abdulsater. Photo: Megan Dunn.

“It is important for asthma sufferers to have an asthma action plan and to carry Ventolin on them.”

A NSW Health spokesperson said people should talk with their GP about having an effective treatment plan for seasonal allergies or asthma before hay fever season.

“If you suffer seasonal allergies, you should continue your current treatment regime to minimise your symptoms,” the spokesperson said.

“Most GPs are able to provide telehealth consultation for problems like these.”

Given that some of the symptoms can be like those of COVID-19, the spokesperson said it is best to get checked in either circumstance.

“If you have any COVID-like symptoms – even if you suspect it’s just your first allergy attack of the season – you need to immediately get tested for COVID- 19 to confirm your diagnosis,” the spokesperson said.

“If you normally have season allergies and you experience new symptoms or a change in your symptoms, you should also get tested for COVID-19 straight away.”

If your Coronavirus test result is negative, and you continue to have recurrent allergies, NSW Health suggests talking with your GP about a management plan during the pandemic.

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Planning Agreement for 33–43 Phillip Street, St Marys Penrith City Council is publicly notifying a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between Council and The Trust Company (Australia) Limited. The VPA relates to the planning proposal for 33–43 Phillip Street, St Marys, known as Station Plaza. Council, at its meeting of Monday, 23 March 2020, endorsed the planning proposal, subject to the VPA being signed.

The VPA sets out mechanisms for the timing and delivery of certain infrastructure attributable to the planning proposal including affordable housing, WUDIĂ€F LQIUDVWUXFWXUH ZRUNV SXEOLF RSHQ VSDFH DQG embellishment and money contributions towards the upgrade of Bennett Park.

Planning Proposal to Reclassify 7 Sites at The Driftway and Reynolds Road, Londonderry Penrith City Council is publicly exhibiting a Planning Proposal to amend the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) to reclassify seven sites owned E\ +DZNHVEXU\ &LW\ &RXQFLO IURP œ&RPPXQLW\¡ WR œ2SHUDWLRQDO¡ /DQG DW 7KH 'ULIWZD\ DQG 5H\QROGV 5RDG Londonderry. The Planning Proposal also seeks to restrict development on these sites for the purposes of UHQRYDWHG QHZ RU LQWHQVLÀHG UHVLGHQWLDO DFFRPPRGDWLRQ ZKLOVW D :DVWH RU 5HVRXUFH 0DQDJHPHQW )DFLOLW\ is located north of the land in Hawkesbury Local Government Area. This is in order to maintain a buffer between residential dwellings.

The land subject to this Planning Proposal includes:

A copy of the VPA and explanatory note can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au

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• Site 2: 2–8 The Driftway, Londonderry (Lot 24 Sec D DP 25020)

)RU IXUWKHU HQTXLULHV SOHDVH FRQWDFW &RXQFLO¡V City Planning Team on 4732 8196 or email cityplanning@penrith.city

PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS Draft Penrith Developer Infrastructure Agreements Policy Penrith City Council seeks feedback in relation to the draft Penrith Developer Infrastructure Agreements Policy.

• Site 3: 18–24 The Driftway, Londonderry (Lot 22 Sec D DP 25020) • Site 4: 26–32 The Driftway, Londonderry (Lot 21 Sec D DP 25020) • Site 5: 34–40 The Driftway, Londonderry (Lot 20 Sec D DP 25020) • Site 6: 42–48 The Driftway, Londonderry (Lot 19 Sec D DP 25020) • Site 7: 50–56 The Driftway, Londonderry (Lot 18 Sec D DP 25020)

7KLV SROLF\ GHWDLOV &RXQFLO¡V SURSRVHG SURFHVVHV and requirements for the negotiation, execution and implementation of infrastructure agreements, including Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA) and Works in Kind Agreements (WIKA).

The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from Thursday, 3 September 2020 to Thursday, 1 October 2020. The exhibition material can be accessed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and the NSW Planning Portal.

Council has prepared the draft Policy in order to:

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• Provide a consistent and streamlined process for entering into agreements; • Have clear probity standards for agreements; • 3URYLGH WKH FRPPXQLW\ ZLWK FRQÀGHQFH LQ WKH agreement process and the delivery of infrastructure by parties other than Council; • Assist in facilitating the timing of infrastructure delivery to meet the needs of our growing community; • Enable developers to directly provide urban infrastructure as part of their developments where this is in the public interest and the infrastructure GHOLYHUHG DFKLHYHV D QHW FRPPXQLW\ EHQHÀW DQG • :RUN ZLWK GHYHORSHUV WR FUHDWH à H[LEOH DQG innovative solutions to achieve infrastructure DQG SXEOLF EHQHÀWV IRU WKH FRPPXQLW\ The Draft Penrith Developer Infrastructure Agreements Policy is on public exhibition from Thursday, 3 September 2020 to Thursday, 1 October 2020. The Policy can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au You are invited to review and provide comment on the draft policy by making a written submission before 4pm on Thursday, 1 October 2020.

For further enquiries, please contact Natalie Stanowski, Principal Planner City Planning on 4732 7403 or email cityplanning@penrith.city

You are invited to review and comment on the proposed changes to the planning controls by making a written submission before 4pm Thursday, 1 October 2020.

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Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

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The application seeks approval from Water NSW. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary RIĂ€FH KRXUV LQ WKH SHULRG IURP 0RQGD\ 6HSWHPEHU 2020 to Monday, 5 October 2020.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the JURXQGV RI REMHFWLRQ DUH WR EH VSHFLÀHG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLO¡V reference number DA20/0509.

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

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esidents interested in becoming more environmentally conscious will soon be offered a rebate to switch to reusable nappies, incontinence products and sanitary products in a bid to drive down waste.

The trial scheme, fully funded by the NSW EPA, seeks to encourage residents to invest in reusable alternatives and will be administered by Penrith Council to local participants.

As part of the scheme, a 50 per cent rebate will be available on eligible items, up to a maximum rebate of $100, helping residents overcome any up front financial barriers to buying reusable products.

But the program received a mixed response when it was tabled for approval late last month.

Councillor Tricia Hitchen thought the $20,000 budget could be better spent.

“From my point of view, I have a son with a disability, I’ve been using nappies for 22 years,” she said.

“I would much rather there be some research into how to make nappies actually biodegradable because there’s no way people like me and families like mine could switch to cloth nappies.”

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The trial is expected Mark Davies agreed, saying while the initiative was done in good faith, it was to last up to six months and will operate on a ill-conceived.

“It doesn’t talk about how much it costs ‘first come, first serve’ to actually re- use these products,” Cr basis.

Davies said, with Cr Cornish pointing to water and power costs.

However, Councillor Kath Presdee thought it was a great idea, saying she hopes Council will advertise it widely to get take up for the trial period.

Councillor Karen McKeown was also in favour.

“I take on Councillor Hitchen’s point about the nappies, but there are a number of other products which are involved here... and there are some options out there on the market at the moment and it’s a matter of people knowing about them,” she said.

“It’s completely people’s choice as to whether they use them or not, but it’s a good start in terms of waste reduction.”

Purchases eligible for the rebate must have been made after January 1, 2020.

An estimated 800 million disposable nappies end up in Australian landfills each year, with each nappy taking up to 300 years to break down in landfill, according to a Councillor Karen McKeown with items eligible for the new rebate. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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Snake sightings set to increase NICOLA BARTON

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pring has sprung but so has snake season and locals are being encouraged to prepare their yards to prevent unwanted visitors.

Sean Cade, from Australian Snake Catchers, has already had a busy start to the season, but predicts it will only increase as the weather starts to warm up.

Red Belly and Eastern Black snakes are the most common to be seen around the Penrith area, as the reptiles come out of brumation looking for food and a new mate.

Mr Cade said he predicts there will be an “explosion” of reptiles this season.

“The last few years it really hasn’t been that cold so they haven’t stopped, it’s only this year that it’s really cooled down over winter so they’ve had a couple of months to chill out,” he said.

“They are all going to be looking for food and mates so there is going to be a lot of activity, especially with all the urban development going on.

“With development the snakes disperse outwards but when they finish the development they try to go back but there’s houses there.

“I imagine there’s going to be an influx of home encounters over the next month.”

Mr Cade said residents should remain vigilant on walking trails, especially those near water.

Walking tracks around Glenmore Park, Nepean River and Waterside are common local spots for snake sightings.

If you find yourself face to face with a snake, Mr Cade suggests you do three things: don’t approach it, keep an eye on where it goes and call a professional.

“Their eyesight is only good for a few metres, so if you give it enough distance it won’t be worried about you,” he said.

“85 per cent of people are bitten trying to catch it or kill it.

“The other 15 per cent is people gardening or reaching into things and getting bitten.”

Keeping a tidy yard can greatly reduce the risk of a snake sticking around on your property, so it could be time to get into the spring cleaning this weekend.

If in the event you are bitten, call Triple Zero and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage.

For more information, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/snake-bites.

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Jewellery thief to spend Christmas behind bars ALENA HIGGINS

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brazen jewellery thief who stole a pendant worth more than $14,000 from a store inside Westfield Penrith has been jailed for 12 months and ordered to pay compensation.

Robert Steadman, 34, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday and was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment with a six-month non-parole period after pleading guilty to one count of ‘larceny’.

Court documents show Steadman and an unknown female entered Starco Jewellers about 3pm on February 8 and “conversed casually” with the owner for about 10 minutes while looking at various items.

Unbeknownst to the shopkeeper however, Steadman had already reached over the computer in the corner of the store, picked up a display case and snatched the white gold pendant, secreting it in his pocket.

After realising the pendant, which featured 1.83 carats of diamonds and retailed for $14,476 was missing later that day, the owner reviewed the store’s CCTV footage and called police.

Steadman was finally collared on March 27, while a subsequent search of his Blackett home uncovered the same black Nike baseball cap, white Fila t-shirt and black and white slides he wore during the heist.

Penrith Local Court heard Steadman had suffered a significantly deprived upbringing and started using heroin at a young age.

His lawyer said the offender accepted full responsibility for his actions on the day in question and submitted it was “quite impulsive”.

However, Magistrate Brian van Zuylen fundamentally disagreed, saying it was clearly planned.

He noted Steadman claimed he couldn’t remember any of the incident due to being intoxicated, but said this was “clearly contradicted” by his ability to remain in the store and chat casually with the owner for 10 minutes afterwards without raising suspicions.

His lawyer sought a Community Correction Order with community service work or Intensive Correction Order, but Magistrate van Zuylen refused to impose either.

He said given the extreme seriousness of the offence taken with Steadman’s “long history of criminality”, no sentence other than full- time custody was appropriate.

Court documents reveal Steadman had been “highly active in pawning offences” in the past.

He is eligible for release on Friday, February 26.

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Exciting new shopping centre Caddens Corner to open its doors this November EMILY FESZCZUK

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onstruction of Caddens Corner is nearing completion with the new shopping precinct set to open on Thursday, November 19.

With nearly all the 32 spaces leased, tenants will be starting to fit out their stores ahead of the grand opening.

Built on Western Sydney University (WSU) land, WSU Vice- President of Finance and Resources, Peter Pickering, said the centre is part of a bigger plan.

“It may seem odd that a university is building shopping centres, but these commercial opportunities provide leverage to support us and create different streams of income, so we don’t have to rely on governments,” he said.

“Mainbrace Constructions, Kaipara Property Group and Penrith Council have partnered with us to build an educational, commercial and health precinct for the community over the next few years.”

Caddens Corner will offer speciality retailers such as clothing stores, nail salon, gym, chemist, childcare and a medical centre along with Woolworths and BWS. It will be fit with solar panels and its 500- space car park will have Electric Vehicle charging stations.

Prue Carr, Ross Fowler, Andy Marks, Peter Pickering, Tricia Hitchen and Stuart Ayres at the new Caddens Corner. Photo: Megan Dunn.

Designed with a 5 Green Star rating for sustainability, Woolworths State Property Manager, Brad Karge, said the supermarket giant is looking forward to delivering a convenient shopping experience when it opens later this year.

“We are delighted to be part of the Western Sydney University development at Caddens Corner, which will generate approximately 120 jobs,” he said.

“We are also excited local residents will soon have access to one of Australia’s most modern supermarkets.”

Penrith MP and Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres, said the development is a reason for celebration during the COVID19 pandemic.

“2020 has been a trying year and this has been a bright spot not only sustaining 1,600 tradies during this crisis, but also providing over 400 full and part-time jobs when it is open,” he said.

“Fantastic food offerings at ‘Table Lane’, drinks at the microbrewery, an open air but shaded design for the hot climate and better services closer to people’s homes are all positive things to look forward to.

“The University has put western Sydney at the forefront of their name and its actions are a great example of that, so congratulations to everyone involved.”

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Let’s go back to basics Education standards in question as at-home schooling reveals system’s struggles NICOLA BARTON

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oo many children are leaving primary school without basic literacy skills, according to a new campaign launched by learning advocacy groups.

The Primary Reading Pledge campaign – led by organisations including Learning Difficulties Australia, Five From Five and AUSPELD – is calling for more to be done to ensure every child who finishes school is able to read.

The campaigners believe early intervention is needed after more than 15 per cent of NSW’s Year 7 students were at or below the national reading standard last year.

It is not the first time education standards in NSW have come under fire.

The final report of the NSW Curriculum Review was published in late June, recommending “a collaborative development of new, more focused, K-12 syllabuses in all areas of learning, starting with the implementation of new English and mathematics syllabuses for the early years”.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian referred to this as a ‘back to basics’ approach.

Emu Heights mum Tori Wright said she was shocked to see just how far from the basics her children’s learning had skewed

Education standards are falling, prompting parents to question the way basic subjects are taught. Photo: Megan Dunn. when she taught them from home during the pandemic school closures.

Both of her boys, aged nine and 13, have learning difficulties and struggle with Maths, English and reading.

“Kids these days don’t get taught the basics anymore – no times tables, simple maths like minus or adding, let alone know how to read a book,” she claimed.

“It’s shocking and disgusting, the curriculum is absolutely rubbish.

“I’m worried about my boys and when they grow up if things don’t change.”

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell did not answer questions related to the Primary Reading Pledge campaign but said “reading and writing is the foundation of children’s education”.

“We are committed to improving how both are taught to improve outcomes for students across NSW,” she said.

“Using evidence - based approaches to teaching reading in the early years is essential.”

What are your thoughts on current education standards? Let us know: news@westernweekender.com.au.

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Drunken night ends with allegations of sexual incident

A Penrith man who sexually touched a woman passed out on his couch has narrowly escaped full-time jail.

Arren John Duggen, 37, faced Penrith District Court last Friday and was sentenced to a 22-month Intensive Correction Order (ICO) and directed to perform 300 hours of community service work.

The court heard the woman woke about 2.30am to the feeling of her vagina being rubbed, but it took about five minutes before she became fully conscious of her surroundings and saw the offender touching her.

In a state of some distress, the woman left and drove to her partner’s house and disclosed the incident.

Meanwhile, Duggen woke his own partner and told her that her friend had “got the shits and left”, but added “I don’t know if I’ve done anything”, the court heard.

Judge Ian Bourke noted Duggen stopped as soon as the woman pushed his hand away, but said there can be no doubt it was a traumatic and upsetting experience for the victim.

He accepted the offending was opportunistic and was not of the opinion, as the Crown prosecutor had submitted, that Duggen’s memory loss of the night was “crafted or made up” to position himself in a better light.

He said all the evidence “lent support” to his conclusion that a very large quantity of alcohol had been consumed by all three.

The court heard Duggen decided to plead guilty because the woman was not the type of person to make up such allegations.

Duggen, who the court heard had been consuming about 12 beers daily before the incident, ceased drinking alcohol and was now attending AA meetings and undergoing treatment.

Judge Bourke noted his efforts to address his excessive alcohol intake was

confirmed by his counsellor, who determined that full-time jail would undermine Duggen’s steady progress to date.

Judge Bourke said he was “positively satisfied” the making of an ICO, otherwise known as a jail sentence served in the community, was more likely to address Duggen’s risk of re-offending than full time jail.

Duggen must abstain from alcohol and continue with his counselling and rehabilitation during the term of the ICO.

Man stays behind bars after breaching firearms order

Peter Cooley will remain behind bars after he allegedly breached his firearms prohibition order.

Cooley faced Penrith Local Court via video link last Friday and his lawyer unsuccessfully applied for his release.

Despite his mother offering up a $50,000 surety and his lawyer arguing there were other sentencing options available that didn’t involve full-time jail if convicted, Magistrate Brian van Zuylen sided with the prosecution.

The prosecution opposed bail, citing the accused’s “poor criminal past”, prior matters of violence and links to the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang.

However, his lawyer pointed out Cooley had not offended for six years and submitted he was not playing an “active role” in the Rebels gang.

The court heard Cooley, a goat and chicken breeder, was busted when police attended his premises in June to conduct a compliance check.

While there, officers allegedly discovered an empty container of firearm pellets above his fridge and a trench knife and pistol with a laser pointer attached to it in his garage.

Rebels paraphernalia was also located.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen said it appeared to be a strong prosecution case and clear breach of the firearms prohibition order, which was imposed in March 2018. His matter was adjourned.

Drink driver’s past comes back to haunt him in court

Peter James Mouton has been jailed for 15 months after he was clocked speeding more than 100km/hr in a 50 zone in Werrington while drunk behind the wheel.

The 49-year-old faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday and was taken into custody after pleading guilty to highrange drink driving.

The court heard Mouton was caught speeding on Victoria Street, Werrington about 8.20pm on April 10 and subsequently blew 0.163.

His lawyer said Mouton had turned his life around since 2005 and hadn’t committed any offences for 14 years.

The court heard Mouton owned and operated two earth moving businesses and was also paying off two mortgages, which his lawyer said were all in jeopardy if he was imprisoned.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen accepted Mouton had been crime-free for more than a decade but couldn’t turn a blind eye to his “terrible” record.

This included three drink driving offences in the 90s and a ‘driving under the influence of drugs’ charge in 2000.

He was sentenced to 15 months with a nine-month non-parole period and was banned from driving for six months.

Mouton’s application for release while he awaits his severity appeal was also unsuccessful.

He is eligible for release on May 26.

Street racer says he was “caught up in the moment”

A man busted street racing along the Great Western Highway, Kingswood has been ordered off the road for 12 months.

Jeith Jacinto, 24, appeared before Penrith Local Court charged with ‘exceed speed greater than 45km/hr’ and ‘organise/promote race’ after he was detected travelling 120km/hr in a 60 zone.

The court heard police conducting stationary speed enforcement heard revving and observed a white Toyota 86 and red

Peugeot 206 maintaining the same excessive speed alongside each other heading east about 12.25am on Sunday, May 3.

During sentencing submissions, Jacinto’s lawyer said his client didn’t know the other driver and “just got caught up in the moment”.

He said the offending was out of character, pointing out Jacinto had been driving for four years without recording any traffic infringements at all.

He was convicted, fined $1,300 for the speeding matter and $800 for the street racing charge.

Man unhappy with fast food order threatens workers

A Penrith man who went on a loud tirade after he took issue with the quality of his takeaway food has been ordered to undertake 100 hours of community service work.

Roy Haines, 30, faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday after he was captured on CCTV yelling and screaming at workers at a Penrith fast food outlet.

Court documents show Haines demanded staff replace his food, which they agreed to do.

But when they refused to provide him with a drink because it didn’t form part of his original order, he became more abusive, telling one crew member, “I will pull you over the counter and bash you”.

He proceeded to pace, yell racial slurs and swear, and at one point even started filming the crew member until his fresh food arrived.

Once he left, police were called.

When they later attended his home, officers found Haines “seriously affected” by intoxicating substances and deemed him unfit to be interviewed.

Last Thursday, Magistrate Brian van Zuylen was scathing. “Your behaviour was disgusting,” he said.

He was convicted, handed an 18-month Community Correction Order and ordered to undertake the community service work.

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An employee of an Erskine Park supply chain business is facing serious charges after he stole gaming products valued in excess of $150,000.

On Tuesday, August 18 the business conducted an audit on stock and found a discrepancy in their totals.

An internal investigation was launched.

It is alleged that between July 23 and August 10 numerous items were stolen, including Sony Dual Shock controllers for PS4, Sony Xplode Amplifier Installation Kits, Playstation controlled boxes and numerous boxes of Fortnite 2019 vouchers to the retail value of $61,000.

Police were notified and an investigation commenced.

About 1.30pm on Monday, August 31 police attended the business and arrested a 34-year-old Blacktown man and conducted a search of his home.

Police seized Playstation games valued at $1,220.34, Sony Playstation Wireless Controllers valued at $150, Sony Xplode Amplifier Installation Kits valued at $1,799, Playstation controlled boxes (used for repackaging), Fortnite 2019 voucher ‘500 V-Bucks’ (with a retail value of $2,562) and Fortnite 2019 vouchers ‘2K VBucks’ (with a retail value of $145,584).

The combined value of property recovered by police was $151,315.34.

The man was charged with ‘steal property as clerk/servant >$150000’.

He is to appear at Penrith court on Monday, September 28.

Penrith: Man performs sexual act in front of train commuter

A man who allegedly performed a sexual act on a train in front of a woman will face court later this month.

About 6.20pm on Sunday, August 30, a 33-year-old woman was travelling on a westbound train from Blacktown, when an unknown man sitting near her allegedly committed a sexual act in front of her.

The woman alerted staff when she arrived at Penrith Railway Station, who contacted police.

Officers from the Police Transport Command attended and arrested a 34-yearold man at the station.

He was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with ‘carry out sexual act with another without consent’.

North St Marys: Woman busted with drugs during breath test

A woman caught in possession of ‘ice’ during a random breath test is set to face court at the end of the month.

About 4.15pm on Tuesday, August 25 police were patrolling Debrincat Avenue, North St Marys when they pulled the woman over for the purpose of a random breath test.

Police tested the 36-year-old Shalvey woman which proved negative, however she was visibly nervous, fidgeting and shaking. Police conducted a search of the car and her person, locating three small plastic bags containing what they believe to be ‘ice’ in her handbag.

The total weight of the three bags and their contents was 2.97 grams.

The woman was arrested and charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’.

Cranebrook: Man charged with stealing hand sanitiser, masks

A Cranebrook man will face court later this month accused of stealing bottles of hand sanitiser and face masks from a factory in Prospect.

About 1.45pm on Tuesday, police allege the man forced entry into a business on Rowood Road, Prospect.

It is further alleged he used a forklift to load two pallets of boxes into a Toyota Land Cruiser. The pallets contained 1,350 bottles of sanitiser and face masks valued at $7,000.

He was charged with ‘break and enter’, and ‘owner not disclose identity of driver’.

He was granted conditional bail.

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2. Pay attention during open homes.

If you make a successful offer you will have an opportunity to get a Pest & Building Report, however spotting minor defects from the outset and formulating your offer with those defects in mind can avoid disappointment once your Pest & Building Report comes back.

3. Have a chat to your solicitor or conveyancer early in the piece to make sure you understand the process.

One of our solicitors will happily speak to you on the telephone free of charge to discuss things like unconditional loan approval, cooling off periods, and settlement – all conveyancing buzz words that will become the centre of your universe for the next six or so weeks.

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3. Check with your mortgage broker to make sure you are not in a fixed rate home loan product that will set you back thousands of dollars to break.

If you are selling to buy, talk to your broker about how much equity you have in your property.

We often get phone calls from panicked buyers saying, “we’ve made an offer on a property and now the agent wants us to sign a Contract and pay a deposit but we haven’t seen our solicitor”. Provided that you are exchanging Contracts with a cooling off period, this is the most common way that property transactions are commenced in NSW. Most of the time, once an offer is made a real estate agent will facilitate an exchange of Contracts in their office. To do so, the buyer needs to sign a Contract and pay a deposit equal to 0.25 per cent of the purchase price. This means that the property is then “off the market” for the duration of the cooling off period.

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Penrith’s first synthetic sports track to be built at Werrington’s Harold Corr Oval NATHAN TAYLOR

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arold Corr Oval in Cambridge Park will be the home of the area’s first ever synthetic sports track when it’s opened for use late next year.

For more than a decade, athletics clubs from across Penrith have been crying out for a synthetic track in the region.

On Tuesday afternoon, their dreams were finally realised when Penrith MP Stuart Ayres and Acting Minister for Sport Geoff Lee announced a synthetic track for the Herbert Street facility.

“In consultation with local athletics groups and Penrith City Council the decision has been made to build the new synthetic sports track at Harold Corr Oval,” Mr Ayres said.

“This sports track will enable athletes to train consistently even during inclement weather and is the first synthetic track in the Penrith area.”

Mr Ayres committed to a synthetic track for the region prior to last year’s State Election. He said a number of local sporting fields were considered for the synthetic track – including Jamison Park – but ultimately it was agreed by all parties that Harold Corr Oval was the best suited venue.

Gary Dunk, Phil Stark, Evelyn Stark, Geoff Lee, Stuart Ayres, Leanne Reed and Kate Dukes at Harold Corr Oval. Photo: Megan Dunn.

“Penrith deserves a synthetic track,” Mr Ayres said.

“The participants of these sports haven’t had this facility delivered to them, it’s been far too long and it’s fantastic that through the support of the Sports Minister and the Berejiklian Government that we’re able to deliver that to Penrith.”

Local athletics clubs – including Nepean, Cranebrook, Emu Plains and Werrington

– were grinning from ear to ear following this week’s announcement. They believe the new track will be of huge benefit to the area and will prevent promising athletes leaving for better opportunities and facilities elsewhere.

“For too long our best athletes have had to go outside of our community to reach their potential – to get access to the best facilities, the best coaches – now those

athletes are going to stay here or even come here,” Mr Ayres said.

“I also think there’s some great opportunities that exist in regional events, state events and school carnivals. That will also be great for the local economy as well.”

Early site investigations and planning are now underway and, once a tender is chosen, construction is slated to commence in mid-2021.

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Health pandemic sparks change to our eating habits EMILY FESZCZUK

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esearch released by Australian Eggs shows a shift in how Penrith families cook following their COVID-19 lockdown experiences.

Conducted online in June and July, the survey reveals that 39 per cent or around 76,465 Penrith residents confirm they have been cooking more during and since lockdown.

Social researcher Dr Rebecca Huntley said the main reason that people are choosing home cooked meals over take away options is because of economic downturn and more spare time.

“There is less commute time or events on so more time to cook with 23 per cent of people using it as a method to unwind, 24 per cent doing it for entertainment, and 27 per cent to practice recipes to add to their repertoire,” she said.

“Given the pandemic might last for a while there is a real chance that this change in behaviour could cement and young people will grow up in families that cook from home more which is a positive.”

Glenmore Park mum of four Vanessa Stojanovic said the pandemic has made her be more creative in the kitchen.

“We have a family business, so I am lucky to be able to spend that extra time

Vanessa Stojanovic with twins Luka and Emilija. Photo: Megan Dunn. at home, but we still used to go out a lot which we have changed and now stick to picnics at home in the backyard,” she said.

“Through boredom I have got more creative with meals and it has been fun making so many muffin variations with leftover fruit and veggies we have for my one-year-old twins.”

Ms Stojanovic said now that she is in the habit of cooking more she hopes to continue it, as do many other Penrith

residents who want to retain the positive changes gained during the lockdown period.

“It is an easy habit to do now, I put them down for a nap then get baking and change up different recipes every day, which is good,” she said.

“Previously I would favour packaged foods a little more but now I am reluctant to go to the supermarket, so I plan things more and try to make things from scratch so we can stay comfortable at home.”

A seven- storey hotel has been proposed for the rear of the Aussie Arms in Penrith.

The owners recently lodged a $23.5 million Development Application (DA) seeking approval to construct the tower.

The DA also seeks permission to demolish the car park, substation, beer garden and playground to the rear of the building to make way for the hotel.

Featuring 115 rooms over six levels, the new hotel will boast conference facilities, a bar/restaurant, 64 basement car spaces and a pop-up cafe.

The heritage-listed pub, which sits on the corner of High and Lawson streets, Penrith will be retained, with the new hotel “marrying the old and the new”.

A planning proposal increasing the previous 12- metre height control and floor space ratio restrictions was gazetted in November 2019.

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Dream turns to disaster Collapse of STA Travel leaves families thousands of dollars out of pocket NICOLA BARTON

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he Ellston family had saved for years for their first ever overseas holiday but after their travel agency STA Travel went bust, they are now left with cancelled plans and a $20,000 hole in their pocket.

STA Travel announced its voluntary administration last week after its Swiss parent company filed for insolvency.

Jason Tracy and Timothy Norman from Deloitte were appointed joint and Several Voluntary Administrators (Administrators) to take control of STA Travel Group’s Australian businesses.

It is expected that around 180 staff will lose their jobs.

Cecily and Lee Ellston had planned the trip of a lifetime for themselves and their two kids.

The family had booked flights to Los Angeles, a hire car to Las Vegas, a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon, another hire car back to Las Vegas and then flights to Hawaii.

Included in all of this was their accommodation, tickets to Universal Studios and more.

Just four weeks out from their trip, the world began closing down due to COVID19, with the family making the tough call to reschedule to January 2021.

“We found a lot of the hotels were refusing and just wanted to refund our money, which they did to STA,” Mrs Ellston said.

“STA still has that money.”

Mrs Ellston said they only found out about the agency’s demise after hearing it through the media.

“We haven’t received any emails since May, which was regarding re- booking,” she said.

“We’ve never been overseas before and we have all been looking forward to it so much.

“We contacted our travel insurance and they can’t do anything.”

In a statement to clients, Deloitte said it will be “working as quickly as possible to understand the business operations and determine the status of all customers of the companies”.

“The Administrators are investigating possible options (if any) available to customers to allow them to recover any prepaid bookings or continue their travel plans,” the statement said.

Customers are encouraged to contact their airline, hotel or tour operator regarding the status of their bookings.

The Administrators’ office can be contacted by email at STATravel@ deloitte.com.au, however expect delays in responses.

Complete Legal and Conveyancing CEO Daniel McKinnon is advising people to

Maddie, Cecily and Lee Ellston are now in limbo. Photo: Megan Dunn. contact Deloitte immediately to put themselves on the record.

“Administration is not a good sign but it’s at least better than receivership,” he told the Weekender.

“My advice is to put legal claims on hold

for the moment while the administrators work out what’s going on.

“If in the chance they can turn things around then debts will start to be looked at; there’s a very small amount of hope but not much.”

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Boosting capacity to help Westcare’s new truck has an immediate impact on the charity’s vital services NICOLA BARTON

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estcare’s ability to give people escaping domestic violence the supplies they need just got a little bit easier, thanks to a generous donation from The Great Walk Foundation.

Escaping violence is a daunting experience, which is more often than not done with just the clothes on one’s back.

Westcare provides vital support to victims of domestic violence in the Penrith community by

distributing donations of furniture, food and clothes to help people kick-start their new life.

Now, thanks to a generous $35,000 donation from The Great Walk Foundation, Westcare were able to purchase their very own truck, which will help distribute these critical items.

Previously, the service relied on hiring trucks multiple times a year to keep up with delivery demand.

Despite COVID- 19 restrictions prohibit-

ing The Great Walk fundraiser from going ahead this year, the group behind the initiative said a collection of personal and business donations enabled them to still help out where they could.

Director of Westcare Andrew Paech said the truck makes an enormous difference when it comes to the timely delivery of these vital services.

“We’ve grown in our capacity and service delivery so this represents a significant step in enlarging the services we deliver to the local community,” he said.

“Literally every day since we’ve had the truck it’s been used picking up pallets of food items and a lot of

Doug Green, Greg Nelson, David Crossman, Graham O’Kell, Jonathan Green and Andrew Paech. Photo: Megan Dunn.

furniture which is donated and delivered to homes of domestic violence survivors and all kinds of activities.”

The morning the Westcare team picked up the truck they went straight to a home where people were moving and called in to donate their furniture.

From there, they delivered the furniture to a woman who had just recently escaped a violent relationship.

“The young lady was referred to us from NSW Department of Health and she had been the victim of a serious domestic violence, sexual assault and is a drug rape victim,” Mr Paech said.

“We have now set her up for a new future and I think that’s an indication from that first day onwards the kind of work that this truck will deliver to our community.”

Greg Nelson from The Great Walk Foundation said it was great to see the truck already put to great use.

“Whilst the walk couldn’t go ahead this year, we have contacts and regular donators, one of our biggest contributors is Rob Wearn and they were able to make this particular donation possible,” he said.

Most of Westcare’s services are provided free of charge, supported by local people and businesses who recognise that the charity is meeting real needs for real people.

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He’s in try- scoring form and one of Penrith’s most familiar faces but I’m told that Josh Mansour’s days at the foot of the Mountains could be numbered. They don’t get much more passionate about Penrith than 30- year- old Mansour, but the winger could become a victim of the plethora of backline talent at the club. He’s under contract for next season but I’m hearing the club wouldn’t stand in his way if he found a longer term deal elsewhere, and in fact may encourage it. As it stands Mansour’s sole focus is on securing his first premiership ring. He’ll worry about contract dramas at the end of the season.

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The Panthers have been boosted by news that Panthers Stadium has been given the green light to host a Home Final. It was feared the NRL may force Penrith out of home to ensure a bigger crowd for week one of the Finals, but officials have confirmed they won’t alter the home ground policy. It’ll spark a huge rush for tickets unless restrictions change, as just 3,500 people will be allowed into the game. I’m told ticketed members will get the first shot at tickets, but the visiting team’s fans will also be allowed to fight for seats.

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This year’s Grand Final will soon be confirmed for ANZ Stadium and ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys is set to push for a crowd of at least 40,000 to be in attendance. The NRL will use Bankwest Stadium, the SCG and ANZ for Sydney-based Finals games in week two and three, but have settled on ANZ for the decider.

V’landys will push his case for a big crowd if community transmission numbers of COVID-19 remain low.

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Make some room in the cupboard – a 2020 Finals t- shirt will be on sale within the next couple of weeks. Officials are hopeful the shirt will be available for purchase in time for Penrith’s blockbuster against the Eels on September 11.

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Tickets to next Friday’s game against Parramatta were snapped up in record time on Monday, with many ticketed members expressing their disappointment after missing out on a seat. The club will credit the value of the game to any

member who missed out. With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, next Friday’s ‘Battle of the West’ will have one of the lowest crowds in recent memory.

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Panthers General Manager Matt Cameron has exited the club’s bubble. At one stage there he was rugby league’s oldest ball boy.

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Is this what it’s like at the top? I’ve been shocked by the number of people trying to find reasons why Penrith sit on top of the ladder. The critics, many of them in the media, can’t seem to accept the Panthers have produced epic on-field performances and deserve to be within reach of the minor premiership. Making the feat even more remarkable is that the Panthers were forced to play home games

at Campbelltown Stadium and Kogarah Oval when the game resumed back in May. Hopefully the criticism drives Penrith to prove their doubters wrong come October.

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The TAB has taken a huge bet on Penrith and the Roosters to contest this year’s Grand Final. The cashed up punter has whacked $20,000 on the Grand Final quinella and will grab a pay day of more than $100,000 if it comes off.

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Penrith games continue to attract big TV audiences this year. An average audience of 218,373 tuned in to watch the Panthers v Tigers clash on Fox League last weekend, up 16 per cent on the NRL Round 16 average. It was the second most watched NRL game of the weekend on

Fox League and the fourth most watched sporting fixture on Fox Sports.

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While Penrith’s winning run can’t break a game-wide record this year, they can certainly join some good company.

Should Penrith not lose a game for the rest of the regular season, a 15-game winning streak would see Penrith join the 1995 Sea Eagles, 2012-13 Storm, 1925-26 Rabbitohs and 2016 Sharks. Should the side go all the way and win the Grand Final unbeaten, it’ll be 18 straight wins – the second most of any team in history, only one behind the 1975 Roosters.

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“It’s a bit nerve- racking thinking about Finals but we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves,” To’o said.

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Not only is his side sitting pretty on top of the NRL ladder, but last week To’o made a successful comeback from a serious ankle injury that required surgery.

The 22- year- old Samoan rocked up to training on Tuesday afternoon with not a care in the world as his side stares down the barrel of 12 straight victories.

Not only did To’o score a spectacular try in his return game last weekend, but he also ran for an astounding 224 metres – not bad for a guy that couldn’t walk properly a month ago.

“I was a bit nervous coming back from injury, especially with how good the boys have been going lately,” To’o admitted.

“I didn’t want to break that cycle and all that form. It was a bit of pressure on my shoulders but lucky I came through.”

While he’s only relatively new to the NRL, To’o is regarded as one of the happiest and most positive people in the game.

So how did someone so upbeat and full of

joy handle eight weeks on the sidelines while his teammates were tearing up the competition?

“I just kept smiling,” To’o said.

“I always like to take some of the downfalls that I have in my life and turn them into something good.

“I don’t know… that’s just who I am…

I’m always happy with everything and anything. I probably get it from my mum actually, she’s a happy spirit.”

During the 2019 Ben Alexander Rookie of the Year’s stint in rehab, Ivan Cleary unleased another winger into the world that got everyone talking… Charlie Staines.

Filling in for To’o on two occasions, Staines scored a mindboggling six tries before succumbing to a month-long injury of his own. To’o said he was proud – not envious – seeing the likes of Staines and Daine Laurie shine in his absence.

“It was pretty cool, I was so happy to watch some of the boys because that was me last year,” he said.

“Watching those boys debut, who I played with in the U20s, I was really happy. It was great they got to show everyone around the comp their full potential.”

In just a matter of weeks, To’o and quite a few of his teammates will be lining up in their first ever Finals game. After an

“We are going good right now, but we want to be better than good. It takes a lot of hard work and grinding, especially at training – that’s where it all starts. In order to play good, you have to train good.”

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t’s time to anoint superstar halfback Nathan Cleary as sole captain of the Panthers in 2021. I think he more than has the credentials and experience to do the job for a very long time.

At the start of the 2021 season, Cleary will be 23- years- old, entering his sixth season of first grade and will have nearly 100 first grade games under his belt.

He’s also played halfback for NSW in two winning State of Origins series and played for Penrith in four Finals Series (the fourth possibly ending in a Premiership).

Cleary’s been the team’s leader on the field this year and has helped steer the club to, at the time of writing, a record 11 wins in a row.

Cleary is also a clutch player with an icy cool on- field temperament and he has the respect of not only his teammates but opposition players as well.

Now if the only argument against Cleary being made captain is that he’s done some immature things off the field, including a terrible TikTok video, then you’ve got to come up with something better than that.

I won’t name names but I’m sure we all know there have been other successful club captains who are revered but have done sillier things off the field (and on) than Cleary.

Put simply, Nathan Cleary needs to be appointed Panthers captain in 2021.

Enough said.

What game I’m looking forward to...

Canberra taking on the Sydney Roosters is the pick of the round simply because it’s the game where the human headline, Sonny Bill Williams, will make his long awaited return to the NRL after six years.

The thought of SBW taking the ball up and being crunched by the Raiders forwards holds great appeal to me. This game is also another Grand Final re- match, with both sides battling for a spot in the allimportant top four.

My tips for the week...

Panthers, Knights, Storm, Titans, Sea Eagles, Roosters, Eels, Dragons.

Nathan Cleary should be Penrith’s captain in 2021 says Peter Lang.

What caught my eye last week...

The commentary of FOX League colour commentator Braith Anasta. I tell you this bloke just keeps getting better and

better with his one-liners and insights into the game. Look out Ray “Rabs” Warren, Anasta’s commentary is simply ‘Briathtaking’!

The final word...

This whole ‘no-fault stand down’ policy the NRL brought in a few years ago needs to be reviewed. Dragons backrower Jack De Belin has spent two years out of the game while waiting for his case to be heard and it could be another six to 12 months before a final verdict is delivered.

Now I’m sure when the NRL introduced this rule it did not take into account the amount of time it takes for the legal system to deliver a final verdict. Don’t get me wrong, I in no way endorse what De Belin has been accused of and, if found guilty, may the full force of the law come down upon him.

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here was some shock and disappointment in the crowd at Panthers Stadium last Saturday night when David Nofoaluma crossed for the Wests Tigers in the eighth minute – finally breaking Penrith’s impenetrable first 20 minute defence.

But one man happy enough with how things played out was Ivan Cleary, who said post- match he was keen to see his side win in a different way – particularly as the Finals get closer.

And while the 30- 6 final scoreline proved once again Penrith’s dominance in this competition, Cleary’s men didn’t have it easy – they had to fight their way back into the game, before the Tigers eventually conceded they were no match for the home side.

Nobody at Penrith is getting ahead of themselves but it can’t be denied that

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The Panthers face the bottom three sides over the next month, including the Broncos this weekend, and should the points flow in those games, Cleary will have to find a way to ensure his troops are battle ready when things get tougher.

But you can only play what’s in front of you and in the end, Cleary can only ask his side to keep doing what they’ve been doing, while adding a little sharpness around the edges.

Penrith face a Brisbane team that is having a catastrophic season with an unprecedented wooden spoon not out of the question. The entire Broncos organisation is surely counting the days until the end of the season so they can put the

disastrous year behind them and move forward with a new coach following the recent axing of Anthony Seibold.

Brisbane can’t beat the Panthers this weekend but Penrith can beat themselves.

Should any sort of complacency set in, it’ll open the door for a Broncos side that has shown glimpses of highlights at various points in the last month, albeit only sparingly between turnstile defence and a real lack of enthusiasm and energy.

It also can’t be ignored that the Panthers haven’t travelled much this season and while I can’t agree that it gives the side an ‘unfair’ advantage over others, it certainly disrupts the preparation to a point – but again, coach Cleary will be lapping up any opportunity to challenge his side with something different.

It’s scary to think that the Panthers still notched up such an impressive win

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last weekend without Api Koroisau and Viliame Kikau – two of the side’s best players. Cleary has got the system working so well that it’s almost Melbourne- like – bring in another name, and they do the job admirably regardless of their experience or credentials.

What most impressed me against the Tigers last weekend was Penrith’s monstrous defence. It was so good that the Tigers only made an average of 30.8 metres per set, while the Panthers made 36.4. For the record, only Manly performed worse than the Tigers in that area last round – proving just how much Penrith suffocated them out of the game.

We can’t pretend the Broncos will suddenly turn up and perform in this one.

If all goes to plan, the Panthers should be recording a comfortable win here.

Tip: Panthers by 34.

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here is already a clear Dally M Coach of the Year in 2020, and it’s not Todd Payten as I facetiously asked on social media over the weekend.

My Twitter post read: Can an interim coach be #NRL Coach of the Year? #ToddPayten Won 5 of 10. Won 4 of last 5. Only 2 losses by >10. Encountered 1000 problems.

All of the above is true, and Payten has done an incredible job considering what he and the club have had to endure this season. At a time of year when the Warriors have traditionally been fading out of games and the season, this year’s rag-tag bunch are doing the opposite despite much tougher conditions. All credit to them.

Still, the Dally M Coach of the Year is Penrith’s Ivan Cleary.

His team has won a club-record 11 games in a row.

His team has only one loss through 16 rounds – putting them in the same company as Canterbury (2002), Manly (1995), St George (1959) and Newtown (1954).

His team scored the first try in 14 straight games and didn’t concede a first- quarter point for a record 14 straight games.

His team has climbed from 10th last year to first this season and should finish with the Minor Premiership, given their final four games are against Brisbane,

Ivan Cleary should be the 2020 NRL Coach of the Year. Photo: NRL Images.

Parramatta, North Queensland and Canterbury.

His team hasn’t had the same injury toll as other clubs but has still been without the likes of Brian To’o, Dylan Edwards, Dean Whare and Kurt Capewell for a chunk of the season.

He has helped Nathan Cleary to careerbest form, despite the TikTok suspension and the departure of Jimmy Maloney.

Then there is Tyrone May, giving great value in a variety of positions, after a traumatic time off the field. Cleary has been heavily involved in his comeback.

He has watched his middle forwards achieve career- best numbers, or in the case of James Tamou, wind the clock back years.

He has dealt with his own controversy and subsequent breach for questioning the referees ‘managing the opposition back into the game’.

His team has handled the new rules superbly. At one stage Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga labelled their play “exquisite”.

His team has won every way – big margins, narrow margins, from behind, as runaway leaders, tough, free-flowing.

Ivan Cleary is Coach of the Year. Craig Bellamy runs second. I’m happy for Warriors interim Todd Payten to get the bronze… and a full-time coaching gig for 2021!

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Clinton Maynard SOFT RIDE ON ROAD TO FINALS When was the last time they played a truly good team? They won against Canberra about a month ago and while they were last year’s Grand Finalists, the Raiders are not the same side without Josh Hodgson. Back in June they had wins over Souths and the Storm in consecutive weeks. Since then the only other top eight side they’ve played has been the Sharks, and Cronulla is nowhere near the standard of the other Finalsbound clubs, they have almost the worst defence in the competition, so it was no surprise they put 50 on them twice!

The Panthers only play the Roosters once this season, they only play the Storm once this season. Their hardest game in the lead- up to the Finals is against Parramatta, a team of pretenders in my opinion! They finish the regular season against the Cowboys and Bulldogs – contenders for the spoon – hardly preparation for Finals matches.

They have benefited from a very friendly draw and that’s just a reality of a COVID affected season. Until teams play each other twice the draw will always favour some clubs and harm others, however in the shortened season with a rehashed draw this problem has been compounded.

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Let me preface it by pointing out I tipped Penrith to win the Premiership last year and in 2018. I’m that big a fan of James Maloney, I thought he’d bring success to the Panthers. I was at Panthers last weekend and you can smell premierships in the air. Finally the club looks like realising the potential it has had for years by becoming one of the game’s true powerhouses. Much of the club’s land is a construction site and that will bring millions in revenue over the coming years and of course there is the production line of young talent that is second to none.

There are only good times ahead for the Panthers and I think it will start on Grand Final day this year.

However, my goodness the Panthers have had an easy draw and that could spell danger when it comes to the Finals.

Could Ivan’s men be found out when playing top level teams week after week?

Yes the Panthers have had only one loss this season and ironically in my opinion to the poorest team in the top four. I don’t rate Parramatta as a Premiership contender, they will crumble when it comes to playing the best teams, yet they are the only team to get on top of Penrith this season.

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Delta hits the road again uperstar Delta Goodrem hasn’t slowed down since finishing the ninth season of ‘The Voice’ recently.

The chart- topping singersongwriter has released her new single ‘Paralyzed’ and has announced her ‘Bridge Over Troubled Dreams’ tour, set to play to audiences around the country in April and May 2021.

Delta told the Weekender after filming ended for the hit TV show in July, she was excited to focus on her own music again.

“I am so proud that ‘The Voice’ team could socially distance and safely bring music into people’s homes for this season, which was such an experience,” she said.

“We all needed to take a moment to breathe after because it is so full on, but it is awesome to finally have music out again.”

Debuting her single on the show, Delta said it fits the current state of the world. “‘Paralyzed’ was written from a raw place based on a personal story about a reset in life but as fate would have it, everyone is going through something similar,” she said.

“It is about when everything you know stops, your plans change, you have to take a moment to heal and take it in your stride.”

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“I believe in challenging times you need

something to look forward to, so I was happy to be the first to say we are going on tour as I love performing live,” Delta said.

“Bringing songs that I write to life to fill a room is what I dream about, so I am keeping positive and working closely with venues to make it happen.”

Wanting to create a full circle album and show, Delta said audiences will feel the ‘colour wheel’ of emotions.

“My new music has a cohesive sound as I have been very conscious of production choices, I wanted to almost go back to the start of my career and focus on the story telling,” she said.

“I will play the songs everyone knows plus the new ones. We will have a good laugh, cry a little and I hope everyone leaves feeling empowered and feeling great from some good music.”

Make sure to witness her beautiful music, written from her heart as she connects with audiences like no other Australian artist.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 6pm 1300 222 222 Gamblers Anonymous Mondays at 7.30pm 0433 018 484 Dementia Carers Support Group • Fortnightly meetings 4751 3033 Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month Headspace • 8880 8160 Life drawing comes to The Joan next weekend!

Events are back at The Joan and what better way to celebrate than with some life drawing with a burlesque theme. ‘Burlesque in the Borland’ will see local artist Will Tredinnick be your model for the evening while Gretel Killeen is the celebrity host. Enjoy cheese boards and drinks while socially distancing with your friends. You may discover a hidden talent in this one-off special event, or just have fun trying. Numbers are limited to be COVID-Safe, so get in quick! It will be held at The Joan on Friday, September 11 from 7.30pm to 9pm. Tickets start at $45. Call 4723 7611.

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Kids can feel like they are in a movie when they play through the different sets of Unreal Mini Golf. Tickets start at $10. Call 4722 9229.

Learn some history from the comfort of your home during the Museum of Fire’s virtual event next Saturday, September 12 from 9am-10am.

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WE NAME THE AREA’S BEST LOCAL SERVOS!

5. Shell (The Northern Road, Luddenham) Whether you are a Luddenham local or going for a Sunday drive, the Shell is the perfect stop to fill up.

Exceptional service is of the upmost importance for this family-run business that has a well- stocked and clean business.

With quick fill pumps, you can get a bite to eat and be on your way with a friendly smile from the staff.

4. BP Truckstop (Castlereagh Road, Penrith) Not your typical petrol station with its new modern look, BP is a top choice when you need fuel.

A great feature is the IMO Car Wash next door that offers self-serve, drive through or relax while they detail your car.

Go to the Wild Bean Café inside that serves barista blended smooth coffee or grab a snack from the Couchfood by BP menu.

3. The Foodary Caltex (Dunheved Road, Werrington) As well as being a refuelling stop, the addition of the Foodary means the Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options to go, as well as barista- made coffee.

You can also earn Woolworths Points every time you visit, pre-oder food from The Foodary app and take advantage of

Part of the Local Community Committed to serving the needs of all families and community groups

saving money and contactless payment through the Caltex app.

Once you are done filling up, zip through the drive- through Guzman Y Guzman for a Mexican feast.

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2. Budget Petrol (Smith Street, Penrith) While this servo is simple and nothing fancy from the outside, it provides that old school service. With friendly staff and a great selection of snacks you will want to pick up some lollies as you pay.

This place consistently provides the cheapest fuel in the Penrith LGA, which is major winning point.

1. Metro Petroleum (Great Western Highway, St Marys) One of Australia’s largest independent service station franchises, Metro at St Marys has it all after a recent revamp which has earned it the top spot in this week’s list.

You would think petrol that can sometimes be over 20 cents per litre cheaper than others in the area would be the best part, but wait, there’s more!

If you are after a delicious dinner, grab some fried chicken from the Broaster Chicken that is attached. Finish it off with some dessert from the special Express Cold Rock Ice Creamery that is in-store, or Mr Whippy for soft serve!

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At the movies...

Confusing blockbuster is a waste of time TENET 2 hours, 31 minutes TROY DODDS

If ‘Tenet’ is your first trip back to the movies since lockdown, you’ll leave the cinema wishing you got a COVID19 test and were in isolation instead.

It’s the first blockbuster release since the pandemic began, and there’s some eerie coincidences here as you watch characters strive to return to normality, wear gas masks and deal with ongoing uncertainty.

Some will find Christopher Nolan’s two- and- a- half- hour epic intriguing as they desperately try to navigate a world of algorithms and inversion, complete with impressive explosions and action scenes.

But beyond the surface, ‘Tenet’ tries

to be too much – it is confusing, lacks any storyline or characters you feel attached to and forces its audience into a constant stream of frustrating questions – mostly, ‘what’s going on here?’.

As we follow Russian oligarch Andrei Sator (Kenneth Branagh)’s deadly mission to set off a device that will end the world, our Protagonist (John David Washington) is the unlikely saviour – as long as he can figure out what’s going on around him, which he does... or doesn’t... it’s hard to make a final determination.

‘Tenet’ also owns one of the worst pieces of film dialogue you’ll see in some time – how Kat’s “including my son” line when referring to humanity’s

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I get it. ‘Tenet’ is supposed to make you think, question, converse and

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It’s an all-round disappointment.

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Ê US comedy series ‘Tosh.0’, hosted by Daniel Tosh, will end with its upcoming 12th season. The show currently airs on the Comedy Channel and was supposed

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Ê While Channel Nine may not be showing ‘Ellen’ in its usual midday time-slot right now, the new season will instead premiere on FOX Arena on Tuesday, September 15 at 7.30pm. After months and months of negative headlines surrounding the show’s host, it will be interesting to see if that’s scared away viewers or hooked more in. Ê Producers are on the hunt for couples to be part of the next season of ‘The Block’. Couples must be aged between 18-65, energetic and with a sense of humour and available for a 10-12 week shoot period from late February 2021. To apply, visit www.castasugar.com/casting-now/ block2021.

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THE MASKED SINGER, 10 Ê UK drama ‘Noughts + Crosses’ will premiere on BBC First this Thursday, September 10 at 8.30pm. The six-part series stars Jack Rowan and Masali Baduza and is adapted from the first book in Malorie Blackman’s bestselling series. The series follows two young people, Sephy and Callum, who are divided by their colour but united by love. Ê The new season of ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ premieres on streaming service hayu on Friday, September 18.

This season will give viewers an insight into how one of the world’s most famous families dealt with being in lockdown during the pandemic. Ê Channel Seven has secured ‘The Voice’ for 2021. Sonia Kruger will also return as host of the singing contest.

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Ê Channel Seven has confirmed the cast of ‘The All New Monty: Guys & Gals’, which will air very soon. The Guys set to get their kit off this year include Adam Dovile, Michael Slater, Orpheus Pledger, Pauly Fenech, Samuel Johnson, Shannan Ponton, Tom Derickx and Wayne Carey.

The Gals baring it all for a good cause include Ash Pollard, Danielle Spencer, Erin Holland, Fiona O’Loughlin, Leisel Jones, Patti Newton and Sam Frost.

Shane Jacobson, Georgie Parker and Todd McKenney return in their respective roles as well.

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Ê ‘The Masked Singer’ is in the headlines at the moment for all the wrong reasons, but with the finale still waiting to be filmed, 10 will air a special next week to bide their time a little bit more.

‘The Masked Singer: Unmasked’ will air this Tuesday, September 8 at 7.30pm.

The one-hour special will go behind-thescenes of the hit TV show.

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Kelsea stays positive Country music superstar Kelsea Ballerini (pictured) is staying positive despite her shock omission from this year’s CMA Awards nominations.

“Something beautiful will undoubtedly come from the current disappointment,” she said on Twitter.

“Nonetheless, congratula tions to my friends and peers that got nominations. Proud to be a part of the country family, always.”

Combs teases new song Luke Combs looks set to release a new song, ‘Forever After All’.

Combs shared a snippet of the song on social media, sending fans into a frenzy.

Tamworth cancelled?

A final decision will be made next week on the fate of next year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival.

It seems likely organisers will cancel the event due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Magic and mystery are around you this week! If you’re looking for answers then keep your eyes and ears wide open, as you search for important clues along the way. And make sure you favour a sense of wonder over mundane complacency.

As Roald Dahl said: “The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it”.

The Sun and Jupiter bless romantic and platonic relationships, joint ventures and group activities. You’re bursting with ideas and are keen to help, but don’t disappoint others by being disorganised and promising more than you can deliver.

Sunday’s Venus-Chiron trine activates your creative, compassionate and contemplative sides. So it’s the perfect time to lose yourself in an artistic project.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Resist the overwhelming urge to be impulsive and impetuous! Your boss planet Mars turns retrograde so you need to apply the brakes and think before you speak and act. Otherwise you could upset others with your hasty words and reckless actions. When it comes to your aspirations for the future, the main quality you need to cultivate at the moment is patience.

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Retrograde Mars and Chiron are both hiding in your seclusion zone. So it’s time to help those around you in a quiet, behind-the-scenes kind of way. The Sun and Jupiter could also send some welcome news, especially involving a child, teenager, close friend or foreign connection. As Deepak Chopra said: “The less you open your heart to others, the more your heart suffers”.

Hasty words and ambiguous comments will only lead to drama and confusion (especially on Thursday and Friday).

Jumping to conclusions is definitely not recommended! So slow down and listen carefully to what other people are saying.

A cherished goal or an ambitious dream could also be delayed, as Mars reverses through your hopes and wishes zone for the next two months. Be extra patient!

Your communication and partnership zones are activated by the Sun and Jupiter. So it’s time to exercise your brain as you talk, text, tweet, post, publish and converse as creatively as possible.

Having a fruitful conversation with a loved one is also favoured. However, with Mars reversing through your career zone, it’s not a good week to start a business, initiate a project or look for a new job.

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This week’s stars encourage you to join a group, class or club that will help develop a latent Libran creative talent – whether it’s writing, singing, dancing, painting, performing, photography or playing music. Don’t expect relationships to run like clockwork, as Mars reverses through your partnership zone. If you respond to problems deftly and diplomatically, then things will soon be back on an even keel.

Mars reminds you to reboot your exercise routine so it is more sustainable. Wednesday’s lucky Sun-Jupiter link encourages you to broaden your horizons (physically, mentally and spiritually). It’s time to expand your circle of influence and make positive changes (within your peer group, local community or further afield). As D. H. Lawrence said: “I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets”.

You’re keen to express your ideas and enjoy plenty of stimulating conversations with a wide range of interesting people.

But be careful you don’t write (or say) the wrong thing to the wrong person!

Make sure you use your considerable communication skills to motivate and inspire others in positive ways. As George Eliot said: “Blessed is the influence of one true loving soul on another”.

This week Neptune and retrograde Mars mess with your sensitive nervous system, so do all you can to wind down, worry less and relax more. Your ‘to-do- list’ can wait.

So your mantra for the moment is “I want to be alone” (famously declared by Virgo movie star Greta Garbo) as you withdraw from the busyness around you, tap into your intuition and receive wise guidance from within.

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Prepare to sparkle and shine, as Venus vamps through Leo and the Sun (your power planet) links up with buoyant Jupiter and glamorous Neptune. Cat confidence, creativity and compassion are highlighted. So make the most of it and do something special, as you tackle a pet project or help someone in need. But beware the tendency to be financially misled or susceptible to false flattery.

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The Sun and Jupiter activate your knowledge and adventure zone, so start thinking about where you’ll go travelling next – physically and/or mentally. But expect some confusion on Friday, when nebulous Neptune scrambles your communication antennae. So your motto for the moment is from writer D. H. Lawrence: “Life is travelling to the edge of knowledge, and then going beyond”.

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Here at One Point Health we always prefer to modify exercises before we remove them.

When we prescribe exercise modifications, we make it specific to the individual’s given sport or preferred activities.

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ompulsory Superannua tion contributions ensure that most of us are mandated to save a large portion of our income to provide for our retirement. This is not the case for the self-employed.

Some self- employed will be able to sell their business and use these funds for retirement. This is not an option for lots of businesses.

In many cases, the business value is closely linked to the owner, effectively they ARE the business. In these cases, without the owner, the business is difficult to sell.

Businesses that operate as a company are required to pay the owners Superannuation on income they earn for working in the business.

This ensures that many self- employed are mandated to make some provisions for their retirement.

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form of dividends or director fees, neither of which requires compulsory Super payments.

The self- employed need to proactively prepare for their retirement. The areas to build wealth include making Superannuation contributions, acquiring assets outside Superannuation and creating value in the business.

Superannuation has many taxation benefits and is specifically designed for retirement. All contributions are tax deductible; the earnings inside taxation are taxed concessionally. It is easy to invest savings in line with your individual needs and risk tolerances. Preservation means those funds aren’t available to be accessed, which ensures they will be there at retirement.

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There are a number of strategies to increase the value of a business.

Things like becoming less key person dependant, creating a succession plan and having well defined practices that would allow an outsider to come and run your business are all methods to extract value from your business.

If you are self- employed it is extremely important to be aware that you must actively save for your retirement. Otherwise you run the risk of not being able to fund the lifestyle you imagined once you have left the workforce.

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Snail and slug baits This is a relatively common form of poisoning seen in pets and is both distressing and dangerous. Dogs especially can be attracted to baits in pellet form as they look similar to dry dog food.

seeds may also contain toxic compounds which can be poisonous to your pets too.

Avoid mango and avocado seeds as well as other fruits such as grapes and sultanas.

Cocoa bean/shell mulch Although cocoa mulch is generally not available in Australia, it is possible that some small domestic chocolate manufacturers could sell cocoa shell mulch as a waste product from their manufacturing process. If so, this product is highly toxic to dogs.

Poisonous plants Many indoor and outdoor plants are toxic including lilies, sago palm, and Yesterday- Today- Tomorrow plants (especially the berries).

Fertilisers and insecticides Fertilisers may be in liquid, granular or solid form and can include additives such as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, iron, zinc and copper. Some fertilisers that contain bacterial or fungal toxins can have serious side effects if ingested.

Tree or plant stone fruits Dogs may eat fruit stones, berries and seeds, and this can lead to serious intestinal blockages and obstructions, which can be fatal. Some fruit stones, berries or

Foods, pollens and plants Like us, pets can be allergic to foods, dust, plants and pollens. Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can cause itching, minor sniffling and sneezing, or life-threatening

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When a loved family member, for example a grandparent, is suddenly gone, the child might wonder why they did not say goodbye and some children can feel that it was their fault. Grief experts guide parents to tell children that the loved one has passed using clear and direct, but age appropriate, language. The Kids Helpline webpage has an excellent guide on children’s grief and how to tell them a loved one has passed.

As with adults the ritual of going to a viewing or a funeral is an important step in saying goodbye. Depending on the age of the child and the relationship

that they had with the deceased, they might not fully understand, but being involved is a way to assist understanding. To know if your child should attend or not, talk to them about what a funeral is, what will happen and ask them if they would like to attend.

We like to encourage children to be involved, for example, drawing a picture or writing a letter which can be placed with them before or during the service.

Other ideas are to place a flower, or an item of significance with the loved one.

If bringing children to a funeral, they might not want to sit for the whole service, it can help to have an adult that can look after them, some parents bring a variety of snacks or quiet toys to play with.

If you would like to read more there are many resources available including at the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. Alternatively contact Grace Funerals on 4735 6900.

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BUSINESS Pandemic is forcing us to adjust our vision Bob Green // Western Sydney Business Centre 0490 251 615 | bob@wsbusiness.com.au

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n my previous articles I wrote about a strategy for a new way of doing business online. I am going to continue this theme.

By now we will all have discovered that there are certain items we have been buying which are not available anymore.

Ostensibly this has been brought about by the COVID-19 crisis.

But it goes deeper than this.

It is also the result of a global economy that is not producing the promised results (and the goods) as we are all forced to withdraw within our own borders.

There are also political tensions impacting on trade which most likely won’t go away too soon.

So, what do we do?

We hitch up our socks, become global pioneers and go exploring.

There are more countries out there than just the few we have sourced our goods from previously.

The UK has opened up to us again.

They need outlets for their goods and, most likely, they are goods we need.

Other blossoming trading economies are also potential sources for goods.

More importantly, there are Australian small businesses that are peeking out and waving to us, “look at me”, wanting us to see what they are producing.

So, time to adjust our vision.

Look within Australia for new and innovative goods which you can on sell to others.

The NSW and Commonwealth Departments of Trade are good people to talk to, it’s their job to help you work your way through the complexities of overseas trade.

Additionally, you have advisors available through the Business Connect program.

Go to the Business Connect website, look at the Western Sydney Business Centre advisor bios and book a call back from one of them or call Western Sydney Business Centre direct on 4721 5011.

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Jarred Garland, Hayden Shaw and Ethan Field have made the Australian U23 Men’s softball squad. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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ix hardworking members from the Penrith City Softball Association (PCSA) are one giant step closer to a World Cup berth after they were selected in the 2020 Australian U23 Men’s squad recently.

Last month Softball Australia announced the names of 30 players to make up the national squad, who will then battle it out for a place in the 2021 U23 Men’s Softball World Cup team.

Penrith City’s Jacob Donaldson, Jarred Garland, Jeremy Garland, Ethan Field, Hayden Shaw and Jack Besgrove will all

be vying for a seat to South America next year.

PCSA President Loretta Watts said she is “very proud” of the six young men and their achievements.

“They have all worked very hard for an opportunity to be selected in this Australian U23 squad,” she said.

“I am very privileged to be the current PSCA Open Men’s Head Coach with these players in the team. They all work extremely hard at our training sessions to ensure their skills continue to be enhanced.”

The purpose of selecting the squad so soon is to provide players with a training program from Australian U23 Men’s

coach David Metekingi, and to also give them clarity that they are under strong consideration for the 2021 Australian U23 Men’s team.

Next year, national selectors will attend both the U23 Men’s National Softball Championship and the Open Men’s National Softball Championship.

Following these events, a group of 30 players will be selected for the 2021 Australian U23 Men’s squad.

Subject to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the squad of 30 will be invited on a tour of New Zealand in March. The squad will be split into two teams and participate in the New Zealand Club Championships. Following the tour, a final team

of 16 players will be selected for the 2021 WBSC U23 Men’s World Cup. “I would like to wish each and every one of them the best of luck with selection next March in New Zealand,” Watts said.

“Once the team is selected – hopefully all six are chosen – they will have the opportunity to travel to Argentina for the first- ever edition of the U23 Men’s Softball World Cup.” The debut edition of the U23 Men’s Softball World Cup, which will be held in Argentina in late 2021, was created to bridge the gap between the U18 Men’s Softball World Cup and the senior national teams.

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W-League coaches return with focus on creating more history next season NATHAN TAYLOR

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fter the club made their first ever W- League Finals appearance last season, the Western Sydney Wanderers are running it back – re-signing all three coaches for the 2020/21 season.

Head coach Dean Heffernan, along with his assistants Catherine Cannuli and Michael Beauchamp, will again be at the helm of the Wanderers for the upcoming W- League season, with the hopes of going one step further than their promising first season in charge.

Heffernan, who was in his first year as coach last season, helped transform the team into serious title contenders.

Under the guidance of the all-star trio, the Wanderers smashed all types of club records including the Wander Women’s first appearance in a Finals Series, most wins in a season, the club’s longest unbeaten streak, their biggest Sydney Derby win as well as the club’s first W-League Julie Dolan Medal and Golden Boot winner in Kristen Hamilton.

Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said the energy and process the coaching group

Michael Beauchamp, Dean Heffernan and Catherine Cannuli will return next season. brought in from day one was exemplary.

“Dean, Cath and Michael arrived with

the complete focus on task from day one, from the recruitment of players to the

training and culture they instilled in the group,” he said.

“They were able to bring through some quality local players and build a very competitive squad that got us to our first Westfield W-League Finals Series.

“This season we are hoping to go one better and challenge for honours again with our eye on the Championship.”

Heffernan, a former Wanderers A- League player, said he was excited to get back to continuing his work with the Wander Women.

“Working with Cath, Michael and the playing group we had last season was fantastic, we learned a lot as a group and look forward to putting some new ideas into our process this season,” he said.

“Last season we recruited a great group of players and had the goal of creating history for the football club.

“In many ways we achieved that and this season we will be aiming to break every single record we set last term.”

The Western Sydney Wanderers are set to lock in some big name signings and re- signings for the 2020/21 season over the coming days.

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Our shooting star Llandilo teenager making huge strides in netball world NATHAN TAYLOR

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ocal teenager Jayla Dicker is on her way to very big things if her recent résumé is anything to by.

This week’s Penrith Valley Regional Sports Foundation Junior Sports Star has achieved numerous accolades over the last few years in both netball and touch football.

A talented member of the Penrith District Netball Association, 13- year- old Jayla is currently a student at the prestigious Hills Sports High School on a sports scholarship, which she was awarded for her many netball achievements.

In 2018, the Llandilo resident played in the U12 Penrith State Age netball team and last year was a member of Penrith’s U13 State Age team, which took out the coveted title.

Also in 2019, Jayla was selected in the U15 Junior Netball team and was the only Junior to be selected to be part of the Opens side.

She also received the Best and Fairest award for Junior Netball at school and, in the netball off- season, often plays

Netballer Jayla Dicker. with her high school touch footy team to prove she isn’t just a talent on the court.

Earlier this year, Jayla competed in the U14 Touch Football State Cup, with her team finishing on top of the Southern Conference.

Jayla was also selected in the U14 Waratahs team to represent Indoor Netball NSW at the 2020 Indoor Netball Australia Junior Tournament, and was named in the 2020 Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) netball squad.

As a member of the WSAS, Jayla was one of 18 athletes chosen to participate in the Academy Ambassador Program after being selected by St Marys Leagues Club.

In her personal time, the super talented youngster attends strength and conditioning PT sessions, shoots a minimum 100 shots per day and trains weekly with a Premier League netballer on a one-onone basis.

Jayla’s dedication and commitment to sport is putting her in the frame for a bright future ahead.

Nominated by Natalie McClelland from Western Sydney Academy of Sport, Jayla Dicker’s Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club.

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Major clubs help rising athletes Story continued from » p. 60 “Every Thursday the boys participate in various MCS competitions against other schools from around western Sydney but unfortunately during these COVID times they can’t play, so myself and fellow teacher Kyle Churchill got together to create some opportunities for the boys missing out,” he said.

“We got in touch with the Penrith Panthers, Western Sydney Wanderers and Penrith Cricket Club to see if they’ll come on board and develop some programs with us.”

Fortunately the three clubs were keen to help St Dominic’s, who have developed and educated numerous star athletes over the years.

Ben Harden and Sam Jones from the Panthers lead the rugby league program; brothers Trent and Cameron Weir guide the cricket program; while community coaching staff from the Wanderers assist with the school’s soccer talent.

“We’ve tried to make it an elite and professional program,” Peake told the Weekender.

“We’ve encompassed the usual skills and drills with the importance of recovery, sleep, nutrition and social media use.”

The school hopes to branch out to other sports over the coming months.

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Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith have been blown away by the Hills Hornets 89-41 in Round 8 of the Waratah 1 Youth Men competition. Joel Klein led the way for the Panthers with 12 points, but it wasn’t enough as the visitors dropped to their third straight loss. With the playoffs just two weeks away, Penrith will aim to bounce back this Saturday night when they take on the Illawarra Hawks.

AFL: The GWS Giants are inching closer to a top eight birth, defeating the Fremantle Dockers 91-53 in Round 13 of the AFL. It was an impressive performance for last year’s Grand Finalists, who desperately needed a victory with the Finals just a few weeks away.

RUGBY: The Penrith Emus have been flogged by Manly 64-22 in Round 7 of the Shute Shield. Despite the lopsided scoreline, the Emus did manage to score three tries for the first time this season through Jeremiah Faamausili, Api Bera and Dean Blore. Penrith’s best chance for a win this season comes tomorrow afternoon against the Western Sydney Two Blues at Lidcombe Oval.

SUPER NETBALL: Giants Netball have enjoyed a mixed week of results in Round 8 and Round 9 of the Super Netball Competition. Last weekend Giants Netball took care of business against Collingwood 69-54, while on Tuesday night they couldn’t get past the first-placed Melbourne Vixens 73-53.

The Giants will take on the Sunshine Coast Lightning this Sunday afternoon USC Stadium.

NETBALL: The Panthers Opens team remain winless this season, no match for North Shore United 65-54 in Round 6 of the Netball NSW Premier League competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 23s team have been brought back down to earth, losing to North Shore 48-41. Both teams will take on the UTS Randwick Sparks in Round 7.

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AFL: The Penrith Rams have produced one of their biggest wins in their history, annihilating the Western Magic 158-11 in Round 7 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition.

Rams veteran Phil Aumann booted a whopping seven goals in the massacre, while Ben McGovern slotted over five.

Penrith will be gunning for four wins on the trot when they battle Southern Power this Saturday afternoon at Greygums Oval. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes have bounced back from last week’s shock loss, defeating the Newtown Breakaways 34-17 in Round 7 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Kate Walker kicked two goals for the Ramettes in the 17-point win. This Saturday afternoon Penrith take on the Parramatta Goannas at Greygums Oval.

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or decades St Dominic’s College has prided itself on being the best school in the local area when it comes to sporting opportunities for its students – and 2020 has been no different.

In a year where sport has been hit hard by the pandemic, the Kingswood- based college has come up with innovative ways to keep their student athletes on top of their game.

With St Dominic’s unable to compete in various regional, state and national competitions due to the COVID- 19 crisis, the school has teamed up with elite coaches from three sporting organisations to deliver player development programs to replace the missed opportunities for its students.

Run every Thursday during the school’s designated sport periods, the unique programs help students gain knowledge on skill, nutrition, conditioning and the importance of sleep and recovery.

Speaking with the Weekender, St Dominic’s Sports Coordinator Rodney Peake said the idea was born when their Metropolitan Catholic Schools (MCS) Sports Association competitions were cancelled.

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