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Community News Update
Message from Mayor Lake
The Federal Budget
Last week, the Federal Government handed down its first
budget for the Parliamentary term, and I am happy to see
that funding support has been allocated to Councils to create
stronger, more liveable communities. The budget included
a $250 million expansion of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure
Program, an extra $100 million in Financial Assistance Grants and $200 million
per year for disaster mitigation from 2023-24. Additionally, funding has also
been allocated to support aged care, health, education, social housing, first
home buyers and the roll out of childcare subsidies for families which will raise
the maximum subsidy rate cap to 90 percent. I welcome this announcement
by the Federal Government and will continue to work closely with my federal
counterparts to ensure that Council is advocating on these policies and takes up
any opportunities that are presented to us for the benefit of our community.
Local Citizen of the Year and Community Pride Awards -
Australia Day 2023
It’s time to nominate someone you know who has made an outstanding
contribution to the Cumberland community. Council is now taking nominations
for the Local Citizen of the Year and Community Pride Awards for Australia Day
2023, and a ceremony will be held on Thursday 26 January. These awards are
really important in recognising the hard work and achievements of community
members who dedicate their time to support others and make a difference. To
nominate someone you know, fill out a form online before Friday 4 November
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/coty
Country Women’s Association Annual General Meeting
I recently attended the Annual General Meeting of the Country Women’s
Association (CWA) Greystanes Branch. Most people think the Country Women’s
Association are just known for their great baking skills. But over the last 100 years
they have made a significant contribution to our community by providing health
services, education programs and acting as a voice for women and children
living in rural areas of Australia. It was wonderful to talk to the women and learn
more about what the CWA has accomplished for the broader community.
Your Rates at Work
Potholes continue to be filled across Cumberland City and staff are marking
out sections of roads which require heavy patching. Works completed include:
• The repairs of 122 potholes
• The cleaning of 943km of roads
• The cleaning of three stormwater pits
Council is in the process of upgrading Granville
Park Fields 3, 4, and 5. The irrigation update
was also completed recently. The next stage
will be the top dressing of the playing surfaces,
which will be undertaken on completion of all
floodlighting works.
Let us know of any issues in your area by using the Snap Send Solve
mobile app which can be found on Council’s website:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/snapsendsolve
Council’s Community Grants Program
Looking for an opportunity to secure funding for your organisation? Applications
are now open for the second round of the Community Grants Program.
To apply for the program or for more information visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/community-grants-program
Asbestos Awareness Month
November is Asbestos Awareness Month and
Council is providing free services to increase
awareness of the dangers of asbestos among
homeowners and renovators. Services include
information sessions, household inspections and
household asbestos collections.
Book now or find out more information:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/asbestos
National Recycling Week
Me at the Country Women’s Association Annual General Meeting
Greater Western Sydney Future Health Forum
I recently attended the inaugural Western Sydney Health Forum held at
Warwick Farm. The forum featured over 200 experts from government and
health with key speakers including Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant. The
forum examined health, medical challenges and opportunities in the region
and also discussed ways to help develop an innovative healthcare system in
Greater Western Sydney.
Mayor Lisa Lake
8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Pop-up Stalls
Council will be celebrating National Recycling Week and will be showcasing
our recycling services at community pop-up stalls.
Stop by, have a chat to staff and pick up some great giveaways:
Monday 7 November, 9:30am to 3pm, Auburn Central Shopping Centre
Thursday 10 November, 9:30am to 3pm, Greystanes Shopping Centre
Kids Clothing and Toy Swap
Don’t let good things go to waste! Pack up
your unwanted kids items and bring them to
Cumberland City Council’s Kids Clothing and
Toy Swap. Bring along up to five items
of clothing or toys to give away or swap.
Tuesday 8 November, 10am
Council Committee Rooms,
16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands
Places are limited, so be sure to register.
For more information, visit:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/recycling-week
Contact Cumberland City Council
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Macca’s gets green light
Northmead McDonald’s will be able to permanently operate 24 hours a day
ELLIE BUSBY
Northmead residents will soon get
24/7 access to Big Macs after a plan to
extend the McDonald’s opening hours
was approved – but some locals aren’t happy.
When COVID first hit, the popular Northmead
McDonald’s was able to extend its
hours and become a 24/7 premises between
March 2020 and March 2022. Now that the
trial period is over, the fast-food eatery at
225 Windsor Road is hoping to permanently
return to 24/7 operational hours, seven days
a week.
The application was recently discussed at
a Parramatta Local Planning Panel (LPP)
meeting, after the Council received a total of
14 submissions in regard to the proposal.
The LPP revealed some locals were
concerned that the proposed changes would
lead to an increase in noise, anti-social
behaviour, odour and light pollution in the
surrounding neighbourhood.
Northmead resident Gui Xiong, who is
against the plans, said the Development
Application (DA) is not in the interest of the
local residents.
“I spoke to community members and I had
a petition objecting the DA, I had a total of 38
signatures from members of the local area
surrounding who did not wish for the DA to go
ahead,” she said.
The McDonald’s at 225 Windsor Road, Northmead, will soon return to 24/7 service. Photo: Melissa Stevens.
“There were several concerns, such as environmental
factors… there were also concerns
of noise and lighting.”
One LPP member raised concerns that the
environment has changed since the trial
during COVID and that there were a lot of
restrictions on late-night partying at the time,
which “might not be the case” now.
In response, a spokesperson for the applicant
said the DA had been referred to NSW
Police, who supported it and didn’t have any
concerns.
“Council planners requested information
from NSW Police in relation to that informal
trading period to see if there had been any
alcohol-related incidents at the site, which
hasn’t occurred… there’s been no incidents of
any intoxicated behaviour, anti-social behaviour,”
Yannis Comino from SLR Consulting
said on behalf of McDonald’s.
“If there’s loud noise in the parking area
McDonald’s staff will request the customers
to be quieter or move on, if there’s incidents
of that progressing then it gets escalated and
the store would contact the police, who [they]
have a good working relationship with.”
The Hills Police Area Command also
provided recommendations to help the
application get approved, including raising
the height of fences to help limit the impact of
noise and lighting on the surrounding area.
Members of the LPP ruled that the plan
would “not create adverse impacts” in the
local area, unanimously approving the extension
of the Northmead McDonald’s hours to
24 hours.
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Trucks become a necessary evil
Charlotte welcomes me into her home in
Winston Hills.
A few metres away, the Friday afternoon traffic
zooms past on Windsor Road. In fact, it’s
why I am summoned. Trucks are flying down,
she says, at all hours of the day and night, preventing
her from sleep.
“I once walked from here to the traffic lights
to get to the other side of the road for a coffee,”
she explains.
“In that time, I counted 52 trucks. Fifty-two!
The speed that they go, the kerosene they use
… if you want something done, what do you
do?”
There’s no escaping that trucks are a fact of
life in a modern city.
Supermarket shelves need to be stocked,
furniture transported and parcels distributed.
But this comes with serious side effects for local
residents.
Authorities are grappling with the problem.
For example, most trucks have been banned
along segments of Pennant Hills Road, forcing
drivers to use NorthConnex. However, rising
freight tolls mean trucks are increasingly resorting
to whatever arterial roads they can find
or doing rat runs through suburban streets.
The Parramatta region is a hotspot given the
rise in construction and economic activity.
Charlotte says the problem has gotten much
worse since she moved here in 2009.
She tried planting bushes in her front garden
to block some of the noise.
Leading me to her back porch, which is undercover
and quite far from the main road, she
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tells me her beloved items are often covered
in soot.
Trucks contribute four per cent of Australia’s
carbon emissions.
However, they also have a direct impact on
quality of life by emitting nitrogen oxides and
particulate matter. As diesel is burned by truck
engines, this creates microscopic solids that
can enter people’s lungs and even their bloodstreams.
Needless to say, this is not good for us and
even more worrying when we can’t see it happening.
A report published recently by the Grattan
Institute has estimated that exhaust-pipe pollutants
from trucks kill more than 400 Australians
every year.
They can cause or contribute to lung and
bladder cancer, stroke, heart disease, pneumonia,
asthma and type-2 diabetes.
Part of the problem is that local trucks are
among the dirtiest in the developed world. The
Grattan Institute found the average age of an
Australian truck is 15 years; many have been
wheezing along for decades longer. Roughly,
one-quarter of the fleet was sold before 2003,
when freight vehicle pollution standards were
virtually non-existent.
Significantly lagging behind the European
Union, UK, US and Japan, Australia is moving
to address this by phasing in what is known as
the ‘Euro 6’ emissions standard for new trucks
and buses from November 2024.
This will effectively halve the amount of particulate
matter and nitrogen oxides that a vehicle
can discharge. It is forecast $6.4 billion will
be saved over 25 years from costs associated
with premature deaths and chronic illnesses.
But Australia can go further by imposing
sales targets for zero-emissions trucks and
tightening standards on engines, tyres and requirements
on manufacturers to include the
latest fuel-saving enhancements.
Many cities, including London, Tokyo, Beijing,
Barcelona and Madrid, have even imposed
bans on the dirtiest trucks through
so-called low emissions zones, protecting
densely populated areas from inhaling harmful
pollutants.
As for residents like Charlotte exasperated by
all the noise?
Right now, most complaints disappear into a
bureaucratic vortex.
It’s unclear whether responsibility falls under
the Environmental Protection Authority,
local council, police, or a combination of
all three. When you’re tossing and turning at
night, it’s also unfeasible to be out on the road
in your dressing gown noting down number
plates.
France has introduced “sound radars” in
several cities and towns to photograph and
fine noisy motorbike drivers.
An acoustic camera initiative is also underway
in parts of central London.
It’s an area where technology is constantly
evolving.
The alternative is to pack up and move. But
these are the growing pains of Parramatta as
we continue the struggle to a greener future.
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Data breaches highlight need
for cautious approach online
EMILY FESZCZUK
The digital age has reinvented how
society operates but it has increased
the risk of criminals targeting people’s
personal data.
Recent attacks on Optus and Medibank
demonstrate no one is safe and experts are
urging people and businesses to use Cyber
Security Awareness Month as a reminder to
make sure their information is secure.
Director of Tresami Computer Engineering
in western Sydney, Lee Banister believes there
are a few main reasons why cyber crime is
becoming increasingly common.
“COVID meant that many businesses moved
employees to work from home setups which
has created security issues for businesses, as
business data is being accessed from personal
devices and non-secure networks,” Mr Banister
said.
“Cyber crime losses in the U.S. went up from
$4.2 billion in 2020 to $6.9 billion in 2021, and
I have heard that you can buy packs for less
than $50 on the dark web which give you the
software tools to start an attack so the more
money can be made, the more people want to
be part of it.”
Lee Banister shares his tips to keep secure online. Photo: Melinda Jane.
With human error being one of the biggest
threats, people are reminded to keep potential
scams at front of mind and always be cautious
when contacted via phone, social networks or
emails, especially those with links.
“Being careful about how much information
you share on social media is important
because scammers use something called
social engineering where they go online and
find out your name or date of birth which is
half the security information that is needed to
get into accounts,” he said.
“Websites are always going to get hacked but
choosing passwords that are difficult to guess
and not using the same one for every account
is helpful. Creating unique passwords means
if one site gets hacked they don’t have access
to all of your other accounts.”
With many businesses in Parramatta, Mr
Banister said companies must take all reasonable
steps to comply with its obligations to
prevent data breaches occurring.
“Too many businesses hold on to too much
personal information of customers which just
lends them to losing that information. Some
might store identification documents when it
could just be sighted to validate something,”
he said.
“A business should ensure that data is held
securely and the access is limited to only those
who require access because if you limit the
access you are limiting your attack surface.”
Business owners should be using up to date
software and security systems.
“Email remains the primary method used to
conduct attacks so businesses should implement
a secure gateway which scans all email
and makes sure that threats are not reaching
the users’ inbox,” he said.
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Stars of Western Sydney
A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the
Cancer Council NSW’s ‘Stars of Western Sydney –
Dance for Cancer’ campaign. After weeks of training,
I performed alongside my dance partner Neale Byrnes
at Blacktown Workers Club.
I feel very proud to be one of the local leaders to take
part in this fundraising campaign. I want to thank all
who donated and helped me reach my fundraising
goal of more than $5,000. Your donations support
the Cancer Council’s world-class research, prevention,
advocacy and support services.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Donna Davis (third from left)
at the Cancer Council NSW’s ‘Stars of Western Sydney – Dance
for Cancer’ gala.
Citizen of the Year nominations
Do you know an outstanding citizen who always
goes above and beyond? Nominate them for one of
our 2023 Citizen of the Year awards.
These awards are part of Council’s Australia Day
program and cover achievements in diverse fields
including education, sports, business, arts and
culture, volunteering, or a noteworthy contribution to
the Parramatta community.
The four categories include:
• Young Citizen of the Year in honour of David
Shakespeare OAM: 16–30 years
• Citizen of the Year: 31–64 years
• Senior Citizen of the Year: 65 years and over
• Community Group Award
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Nominations close Thursday 17 November 2022.
For more information or to make a nomination, please
visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/citizen-of-theyear-awards
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Donna Davis with Young
Citizen of the Year award-winner Alicia Judge, who was
recognised for her hard work in supporting children and their
families.
Sydney Festival comes to Parramatta
I’m already excited about Sydney Festival 2023!
Dynamic and thought-provoking performances are
being programmed across the City as part of the
2023 program. Sydney Festival is one of the largest
arts festivals in the world celebrating diverse stories
and voices.
Our City has a thriving arts and culture scene, with
many unique stories to tell. I’m proud to see these
stories are getting the attention they deserve and
encourage you to attend a performance during
Sydney Festival from 5–29 January.
The local program includes:
• Dyin Nura: Women’s Place
Old Government House, Parramatta Park
19–22 January
Curated by Peta Strachan of Jannawi Dance Clan,
the event will feature Dharug artists and performers,
writers, musicians, makers, storytellers, professionals
in many fields telling their own stories
• Afrique En Cirque by Cirque Kalabanté
Riverside Theatres
6–15 January
Afrique en Cirque is a colourful creation that
symbolises the strength, agility and joie de vivre
found in African youth. A handful of daring acrobats,
accompanied by their musicians, perform their
authentic choreographies to the frantic rhythm of
Guinean djembes.
• Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream by
Indian Ink Theatre Company
Riverside Theatres
17–22 January
This powerful new play explores impermanence of
life, love…and ice cream!
• The Multicultural Comedy Gala
Riverside Theatres
20 January
The Multicultural Comedy Gala is a celebration of
Australia’s rich cultural diversity. The star-studded
line-up includes Akmal,
Dilruk Jayasinha, Rebecca De
Unamuno and Ting Lim, Dane
Simpson and Ivan Aristeguieta.
• Message Bank by Operated Coin
Parramatta Square
The themes of trust, presence and proximity are
explored in this multi-arts project made for
Parramatta Square.
For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit
riversideparramatta.com.au
Riverside Theatres will host Australian exclusive shows of Afrique
En Cirque as part of the Sydney Festival.
Hindu New Year Annakut Celebrations
I attended the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Hindu
New Year Annakut Celebrations on Wednesday
26 October.
The day after Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu
New Year. On this day, an Annakut, or a ‘Mountain of
Food,’ is offered to Bhagwan as a symbol of appreciation
and gratitude.
This year was a special event, being the 100th birth
anniversary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
It was great to celebrate with our community in the
main hall at Rosehill Gardens, where a grand
offering of food was displayed.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Donna Davis recently
attended Hindu New Year Annakut celebrations at Rosehill
Gardens.
Please note: Since printed copies of many of our local newspapers are no longer available, all Development
Applications (DAs), items on exhibition, and public notices will now be available via Council’s website:
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6.30pm. Members of the
public are presently permitted to attend Council Meetings in person in line with conditions of entry imposed
by Public Health Orders. Members of the public are also able to view Council Meetings online. To view the
live stream visit cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/councilmeetings
You can also find my Lord Mayor’s Message
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“Hard days to come”: Labor’s
tough Budget night message
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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim
Chalmers in Canberra on Budget day last week.
EMILY FESZCZUK & ELLIE BUSBY
Jim Chalmers handed down Labor’s
first Budget in nearly 10 years last Tuesday
night, stating it was a “solid and
sensible Budget” but warning there were
tough times ahead for Australians.
The Federal Treasurer outlined measures
that he believes suit the conditions of a challenging
period for the country, but some
say it does not do enough to support those
struggling the most.
“Australians know there are hard days to
come, and hard decisions to accompany
them,” he warned.
“Getting through this period stronger than
we were before will rely on the best of our
character – our resilience, our pragmatism,
our cooperation and our confidence, and
above all, our belief in each other.”
At $36.9 billion, the 2022-23 deficit is less
than half the $78 billion forecast in the
Budget early this year, which has improved
due to higher prices being paid for the country’s
natural resource exports.
Appealing to families, a five-point plan
for cost-of-living relief addressed cheaper
childcare with $4.7 billion being spent over
four years to increase subsidies and $530
million to increase paid parental leave to 26
weeks by 2026. Cheaper medicine was also
on the agenda with the cost of a PBS maximum
general co-payment slashed to $30
a script, and a goal of building one million
new homes over five years from 2024.
Skills and education are a focus for the
Government in a bid to help build the economy.
“Together with the states and territories,
we are making a $1 billion investment in
fee-free TAFE and vocational education
places,” Mr Chalmers said.
“This Budget also invests more than $770
million for better schools… and we will
invest $485 million to create 20,000 new
university places over the next two years for
students from disadvantaged backgrounds.”
Mr Chalmers said a spending audit has
also helped identify $22 billion in savings
over the next four years.
Partner in the Business Services team at
BDO’s western Sydney office, Peter Tracey
said there is some conditions implemented
to assist further improvements.
“They are providing additional funding to
the ATO with the hope of collecting additional
revenue from all taxpayers so businesses
and individuals should have their tax
compliance affairs in order,” Mr Tracey said.
“They are changing the age eligibility
for the Downsizer Contribution from 60
to 55 years of age to encourage people to
downsize their home to get more money in
superannuation which they are hoping will
also help with the supply of property in the
market.”
Despite businesses struggling across the
board, Mr Tracey said the government
“lacked meaningful measures” to support
the industry domestically and failed to
approach tax reform.
“Staffing and skilled labour is a big issue
and they have increased the migration cap
from 160,000 to 195,000 but we will see if that
is enough to help with shortages,” he said.
“They have also kept in place the stage 3
tax cuts which are due to commence July 1,
2024, but there is time to readdress that if
they choose to.”
Member for Parramatta Andrew Charlton
said he is “proud” to have secured over $60
million for Parramatta from the Budget
and is excited to begin delivering on the
Albanese Government’s “promise of a better
future.”
“With funding for my election commitments
now secured, I’ll be working hard to
deliver on my campaign promises, such as
the development of a cultural precinct in
Harris Park, better aged care services at the
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite community,
and a high-quality premier cricket facility at
the Richie Benaud Oval,” he said.
“I firmly believe that Parramatta is
perfectly positioned to become a global city,
and it’s my intention to help Parramatta
become one.”
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Δ Fish-tastic: Just in time for World
Vegan Day, Future Farm together with
Soul Burger Parramatta enlisted the
help of renowned DJ and animal rights
activist, DJ Tigerlily (pictured left),
to release a fish-tastic vegan burger
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November 1, the aqua plant-based
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November, with a percentage of profits
to be donated to Tangaroa Blue Foundation.
Δ Unlock a meaningful career:
Whether you’re looking for a career
change, to increase your skillset and
knowledge, or to take the next step,
Western Sydney University (WSU) is
hosting a series of Postgraduate Information
sessions until November 17.
The sessions will provide information
about postgraduate study and how to
apply at WSU, as well as opportunities
to meet with course experts.
Δ Dance for a cause: City of
Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis
has taken local politics to the dance
floor as part of the Cancer Council’s
STARS Dance for Cancer event. Every
year, local business owners and
personalities light up the dance floor to
raise funds for Cancer Council’s worldclass
research, prevention, advocacy,
and information and support. A big
congratulations to Cr Davis for helping
to raise vital funds!
Δ Fried chicken: If you love authentic
Korean fried chicken make sure to
check out O Chicken (pictured above)
when it opens soon on the ground level
of Lidcombe Shopping Centre. The
team at O Chicken have worked hard
to develop signature flavours that use
a blend of traditional spices and other
ingredients. Expect everything from
delicious honey mustard chicken to
Korean hot dogs.
Δ Boost your Tangbuds: Boost
Juice has curated three new citrus
blends of its Tangbuds range and
they’re here and ready to take you and
your palate on a ferocious flavour ride
(pictured above). For those wondering
what Tangbuds are, they are the tangy
burst at the top of your mouth of tartness
and sweetness delectably washing
through the palate. Available at the
Westfield Parramatta Boost Juice store
for a limited time.
Δ Diwali celebrations: Several
schools across the Parramatta region
have celebrated Diwali with their own
diya creations and festivities last week.
At Parramatta North Public School,
students, staff, parents and carers of
the school captured the spirit of Diwali
through song, dance and storytelling,
with many of Indian and Sri Lankan
heritage wearing beautiful traditional
costumes. Congratulations to everyone
involved.
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LOCAL NEWS
Hotel plan includes overhaul of
historic Heritage-listed cottage
ELLIE BUSBY
A
proposal for a 76-room hotel with a
rooftop bar in South Wentworthville
has been endorsed by Cumberland City
Council.
Plans for a new hotel at 245-247 Great Western
Highway are one step closer to approval, following
a recent Council meeting.
Proposed to reach a height of 27 metres, up
to six-storeys, the application seeks consent to
build the new facility as well as restore heritage
building ‘The Wattles’.
The proposed hotel will look to include a
rooftop bar/dining area, pool, gymnasium,
conference room, health and wellbeing centre.
The western side of the site plans to feature
basement car parking for 79 spaces plus six
motorcycle spots. However, the Cumberland
Development Control Plan (DCP) states that
a minimum of 106 parking spaces must be
provided for the proposed development.
The applicant also wants to turn Heritage-listed
‘The Wattles’ into a restaurant or a
café for the public to enjoy. Built between 1851
and 1875 as a private residence, the cottage is
historically significant as it is one of the earliest
houses in the Cumberland Local Government
Area (LGA).
Cumberland Councillor Glenn Elmore backed
the plans, stating that he didn’t believe ‘The
Wattles’ would get the renovation it needs if the
proposed hotel doesn’t go ahead.
“I thought to myself what is a suitable use for
this site and probably this motel and combination
is the only feasible use for it,” he said.
“In this situation I think it’s about the only
alternative we have, and if this doesn’t happen
probably the site will stay as it is for another 10,
20, 50 years.”
Calling it a commercial enterprise, Cr Michael
Zaiter said he would welcome more projects in
the local area like the planning proposal.
“It is an opportunity for this property to be
redeveloped potentially to provide some jobs for
the local area,” he said
“A hotel of this size will provide a number of
jobs for anyone who lives locally or close by.
“[The Wattles] has been totally underutilised
for many, many years and this particular
proposal may actually allow it to be used and
enhanced.”
However, in response to early consultation of
the proposal, Transport for NSW raised concerns
regarding safety issues, traffic volumes and
parking requirements. Council officers have
requested that the applicant provides further
information to address the issues voiced by
Transport for NSW.
Following the Council’s endorsement, the
planning proposal will now be forwarded to the
Department of Planning and Environment for
Gateway Determination.
An artist’s impression of the proposed South Wentworthville hotel.
An artist’s impression of the proposed South Wentworthville hotel.
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LOCAL NEWS
Shining light on big issue
Modern slavery is often ignored in Australia, but it’s happening on our doorstep
ELLIE BUSBY
A
charity event in Parramatta
is looking to raise funds to
help Australians escape
modern slavery.
Although many may believe slavery
is a thing of the past, Freedom
for Humanity is seeking to remind
people that slavery still exists – both
overseas and in Australia.
On Thursday, November 3, the
charity will host a cocktail event at
Deloitte Parramatta to raise funds
for a new scholarship program that
focuses on enabling Australians to
escape modern slavery.
For Freedom for Humanity
Founder and CEO Anna Ruth,
the event is a great way to raise
awareness about slavery and create
discussion.
“We want to create awareness
of the issues, because not many
people know it’s happening western
Sydney, they just think it’s overseas,”
she said.
“As well as to support our new
program, which is a scholarship
program to empower those who
have escaped modern slavery and
human trafficking.
Freedom for Humanity will host a cocktail event in Parramatta.
“I always say awareness brings
change.”
With an estimated 50 million
people around the world being
forced into slavery, Ms Ruth believes
it’s important that people remember
that these statistics aren’t just
numbers – they’re “women and
children”.
“There are now 50 million slaves
around the world, that’s tens of
thousands of people in Australia,”
she said.
“However, in discussion with
experts many believe this is only the
tip of the iceberg [in terms of] the
numbers in Australia.”
Passionate about making a
difference, Ms Ruth said it was after
attending a conference where she
heard about missing children being
human trafficked that she knew she
had to do something.
“It was like a seed that planted
in me all those years ago… I have
this inner voice that tells me to do
events for charities and end human
trafficking and modern slavery,” she
said.
Now, after a difficult two years of
having to change cocktail events to
online summits, Ms Ruth is looking
forward to returning to in-person
events. She’s encouraging people to
buy tickets now for the ‘Thursday for
Freedom Cocktail Event’ for a great
night out while also helping making
a change for good.
“We’ve got some exciting raffle
prizes people have contributed
that will be amazing for people to
support,” she said.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to
network, [enjoy] cocktails and canapes,
and to hear from speakers.”
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in Parramatta, tickets for the event
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AUBURN
Auburn Central, Queen St, Auburn
Auburn Library, Civic Place, 1 Susan St, Auburn
Auburn Service Centre, 1 Susan St, Auburn
Club Auburn, 12 Northumberland Rd, Auburn
The Koffee Spot, Primewest Level 1, 265 Parramatta Rd, Auburn
Twenty 14 Café, Primewest Megamall, Ground Floor, 265 Parramatta Rd, Auburn
BAULKHAM HILLS
Baulkham Hills Shopping Centre, 375-383 Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills
CARLINGFORD
Newspaper Box - Carmen Drive Shops, Carmen Drive, Carlingford
Carlingford Court, 220 Carlingford Rd, Carlingford
Carlingford Library, Lloyds Ave, Carlingford
Carlingford Village, 372 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford
Newspaper Box - Kingsdene Shops, Felton Road, Carlingford
Newspaper Box - Woodstock Shops, Woodstock Ave, Carlingford
CONSTITUTION HILL
Constitution Hill Branch Library, 20 Hollis St, Constitution Hill
DUNDAS
Dundas Sports, 9 Elder Road, Dundas
DUNDAS VALLEY
Dundas Valley Library, 21 Sturt St, Dundas Valley
EASTWOOD
Eastwood Shopping Centre, 152-160 Rowe St, Eastwood
ERMINGTON
Ermington Woolworths, 30 Betty Cuthbert Ave, Ermington
Steven Street Corner Store, 10 Stevens St, Ermington
GRANVILLE
Granville Diggers, 5 Memorial Dr, Granville
Granville Library, 1 Memorial Dr, Granville
Speedway South Granville, 171 Clyde St, South Granville
GREYSTANES
Catherine’s Cutting It - Shop 5&6 / 41 Maple Street, Greystanes
Greystanes Library, 732 Merrylands Rd, Greystanes
Greystanes Shopping Centre, 655 Merrylands Rd, Greystanes
GUILDFORD
Guildford Leagues Club, 25-55 Tamplin Rd, Guildford West
Guildford Library, Railway Terrace, Guildford
Holroyd Private Hospital, 123 Chetwynd Rd
HARRIS PARK
Harris Park Community Centre, 11 Albion St, Harris Park
Harris Park Food Store, 50 Marion St, Harris Park
HOMEBUSH
DFO, 3-5 Underwood Rd, Homebush
Sydney Markets, Level 3 Sydney Markets Plaza, 250-318 Parramatta Rd
LIDCOMBE
Lidcombe Library, 3 Bridge St, Lidcombe
Lynda Voltz, MP’s office, Mezzanine Level Lidcombe Centre,
92 Parramatta Rd, Lidcombe
MAYS HILL
Everything Realty Shop 1, 161 Great Western Highway, Mays Hill
Uncle John Pizza, 114 Great western Highway, Westmead
Vaikhasi Groceries Shop 1, 164 Great Western Highway, Westmead
MERRYLANDS
Cincotta Chemist Merrylands, 185 Merrylands Road, Merrylands
Coolibah Hotel, 15-25 Sherwood Rd, Merrylands
Merrylands Aldi, 191-201 Pitt St, Merrylands
Merrylands Library, Corner of Miller St & Newman St, Merrylands
Merrylands RSL, 8/12 Miller St, Merrylands
Merrylands Service Centre, 16 Memorial Ave, Merrylands
Sergio’s Cake Shop, Stockland Mall, Merrylands
Stockland Merrylands Concierge desk, 1 Pitt St, Merryland
MERRYLANDS WEST
R & R Supa IGA, 7/530 Merrylands Rd, Merrylands West
NEWINGTON
Woolworths, 1 Ave of the Americas, Newington
NORTH PARRAMATTA
Spar North Parramatta, Cr Albert & Buller St, North Parramatta
XS Espresso 9A, 2 Windsor Road, North Parramatta
NORTH ROCKS
BP truckstop, 369 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks
North Rocks Shopping Centre, 328–336 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks
NORTHMEAD
NBC Sports Club, 166 Windsor Rd, Northmead
Northmead Shopping Village, 37 Windsor Rd, Northmead
Newspaper Box - Ventura Road Shops, Ventura Road, Northmead
OATLANDS
IGA Oatlands, 41A Belmore St E, Oatlands
OLD TOONGABBIE
IGA Old Toongabbie, 56 Fitzwilliam Rd, Old Toongabbie
PARRAMATTA
Bank of Queensland Parramatta, 354 Church St, Parramatta
Café 91 on Phillip. 91 Phillip Street, Parramatta
Event Cinemas, Westfield Shopping Centre, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta
Hoops Coffee Shop, Bankwest Stadium, 1-13 O’Connell St, Parramatta
Parramatta Leagues Club - 1 Eels Pl, Parramatta
Parramatta Library, 2 Civic Place, Parramatta
Peter Wynn Store, 197 Church St, Parramatta
PHIVE - 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta NSW 2150
Westfield Concierge Desk Level 2, 4 and 5, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta
Woolworths Metro, Level 1, 1590175 Church St, Parramatta
Woolworths Westfield Parramatta, Level 5, 1156/159-175 Church St, Parramatta
XPRESS MART 253 Church St, Parramatta
XPRESS MART 29 Phillip St, Parramatta
PENDLE HILL
Pendle Hill Meat Market, 142 Bungaree Rd, Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill Newsagency, 140 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
PROSPECT
Fox Hills Golf Club, 55 Fox Hills Crescent, Prospect
Silly Solly’s - Homemaker Prospect, 19 Stoddart Rd, Prospect
Two Birds Cafe inside Flower Power - 25 Rowood Rd Prospect
REGENTS PARK
Regents Park Library, 1 Amy St, Regents Park
ROSEHILL
Woolworths Rosehill, 28-30 Oak St, Rosehill
RYDALMERE
The FC, Rydalmere Park, 35 South St, Rydalmere
SEVEN HILLS
Seven Hills Plaza, 224 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills
TELOPEA
Telopea Pharmacy - 14 Benaud Pl Telopea
TOONGABBIE
Mint Fresh IGA, 9/4 Claudia Rd, Toongabbie
Portico Shopping Plaza, 17-19 Aurelia St, Toongabbie
Toongabbie Sports Club, 12 Station Rd, Toongabbie
WENTWORTHVILLE
Wentworthville Library, 2 Lane St, Wentworthville
Wentworthville Newsagency, 43 Station St, Wentworthville
Wentworthville Shopping Village, 336 Great Western Hwy, Wentworthville
WESTMEAD
Chemsave Chemist, Coles Centre, 29-33 Darcy Rd, Westmead
Uniting Westmead, 1 Caroline St, Westmead
Westmead Coles, 29-33 Darcy Rd, Westmead
WINSTON HILLS
Newspaper Box - Lomond Shops, Lomond Cres, Winston Hills
Newspaper Box - Chisholm Centre, Caroline Chisholm Dr, Winston Hills
Winston Hills Mall, 180-190 Caroline Chisholm Dr, Winston Hills
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LOCAL NEWS
Big push for new garden
How community garden could help tackle rising cost-of-living pressures
ELLIE BUSBY
A
push for a community garden to be
established in a Lidcombe estate has
received the support of Cumberland
City Councillors.
As the cost-of-living continues to rise, residents
in Botanica Estate, Lidcombe, may soon
be able to dodge the high price of supermarket
produce by growing their own fruit and veg as
part of a community garden.
For resident of 11 years Paddy Hore, there’s
no better place to live than in Botanica Estate.
“This is our second house in Botanica… after
looking all over Sydney we ended up buying
a house 100 metres from where we already
lived. We really like living here, it’s a great part
of the world,” he said.
Passionate about the area, Mr Hore believes
there’s only one thing that could make Botanica
even better: the creation of a community
garden.
Mr Hore said the gardens seem like a “very
positive thing” and would be great for people
who don’t have big backyards or want to learn
how to grow vegetables.
“There’s some people in the estate who have
very small gardens… some people would
actually like to have access to a little more
space to be able to grow a few things,” he said.
“I’m keen to learn from other people how
you successfully grow herbs and veggies…
Dinh Van, Paddy Hore, Kevin Cheung and Paul La are pushing for the community garden. Photo: Melissa Stevens.
and I know for a fact we have a really diverse
community here, there’s lots of different
cultures, so I’m interested to see how people
from different backgrounds grow different
things.”
The possibility of a new shared garden
within the Botanica Estate in Lidcombe was
recently discussed at a Cumberland City
Council meeting.
Councillor Kun Huang, who put forward
the notice of motion, said members of the
community have asked the Council about the
possibility of having a community garden in
the Botanica Estate.
“This is another project that the Botanica
community has asked for, for quite a while,”
he said.
The endorsement for another community
garden to be created in the Cumberland
Council area comes after the opening of the
Wentworthville Community Garden last
month.
The Council report said that alongside
allowing residents to grow their own fruit
and vegetables, community gardens provide
a range of other social and environmental
benefits. It also notes that the creation of a
community garden can help residents to
become less reliant on purchasing fruit and
vegetables from stores.
Cumberland Council will now conduct a
report outlining the establishment of the
community garden.
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LOCAL NEWS
“Not just footy and sh*t”: Men
invited to take a seat at the Table
EMILY FESZCZUK
A
community organisation is inviting
blokes to pull up a seat to create
meaningful conversations and relationships,
overcoming the stigma that “men
don’t talk”.
The Men’s Table initiative has recently made
its way to Parramatta and is looking for more
males to take part.
Member Eric Balinghasay, who is a part of
the central office known as The Kitchen and
is helping activate the local Table, said the
concept is simple.
“A group of up to 12 men meet at the same
time every month, at the same place and have
dinner together to share about their lives,
whether it is celebrating the highs, to share a
laugh or to talk about the lows and challenges
they are facing,” Mr Balinghasay said.
“There are fundamentals or guidelines
to help the discussion such as things being
confidential to make sure there is a level of
openness, and no toxic masculinity behaviour.”
Started in 2011 by David Pointon and Ben
Hughes, the registered charity now has
around 1000 members and close to 80 Tables
around the country.
While you don’t need to be going through
any challenges to join, the group provides
Camaraderie is a main focus for The Men’s Table initiative.
support for local men that can be often overlooked.
“We know that men have a greater challenge
in terms of not only having open conversations
but actually reaching out and starting
new friendships at any age,” he said.
“Out of every 10 suicides, seven of those are
men so there is clearly a need for more support
and our tagline is we don’t just talk about
“footy and sh*t” because men often connect
by sports and drinking but don’t have deeper
conversations that they would like to have.”
Each Table is free to join, and men only pay
for their own meal.
The Men’s Table welcomes males from
different backgrounds and walks of life, and
all ages.
“Our youngest member is about 21-years-old
and our oldest is about 92 but the majority fall
around the 40 to 60 age group,” Mr Balinghasay
said.
“We are very inclusive and have men who
are married that live with their families, as
well as single men, those in relationships or
who live alone and LGBTQ men that attend
the events.”
Identifying a gap in western Sydney, Mr
Balinghasay said introductory dinners known
as an Entrée have recently been held to attract
potential members.
“We had an Entrée at the Granville Centre,
and from there four men formed the first
Parramatta Table, while four others have
joined Tables in locations nearer their residence,”
he said.
“The Parramatta Table is open to more men
to grow their number.”
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TURNING BACK TIME
This photo from the 1980s was
captured at the lower level of
steps leading to a platform at the
Parramatta Railway Station.
Several commuters are seen walking
down in some great 80’s fashion
as they head towards their train.
Featured on the steps is an advertisement
for the popular ‘Pancakes
at Parramatta’ venue, which once
occupied the former Commonwealth
Bank premises on Church
Street and has since closed.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Andrew Charlton MP
Federal Member for Parramatta
I’m honoured to be your representative in Canberra –
please call my office if there’s anything I can do for you,
your friends or family.
Office contact details
9689 1455
andrew.charlton.mp@aph.gov.au
Shop 1 / 25 Smith Street
entry via Macquarie Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Authorised by Andrew Charlton MP, ALP
1/25 Smith St, Parramatta NSW 2150
Julia Finn MP
State Member for Granville
Here to help with State
Government matters.
Connect with Julia
9637 1656
Granville@parliament.nsw.gov.au
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State Member for Parramatta
I am here to assist you!
Office contact details
9891 4722
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Hugh McDermott MP
State Member for Prospect
Putting Western Sydney first.
Contact me for assistance with
State Government matters including
education, health, transport
Office contact details
9756 4766
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9am-5pm, Monday-Friday for all state
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A Q U A R I U S
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
TA U R U S
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
The Venus/Uranus opposition suggests
a house move, family fiasco,
uninvited guests dropping in or some
other kind of domestic drama. And
some Aquarians could experience
disruptions at work. Whatever happens,
strive to get the balance right
between your public life and your private
responsibilities. Retrograde Mars
also pushes you to reinvent a close
relationship. But don’t get so carried
away that you throw the baby out with
the bathwater!
Many Fish are feeling rather restless.
Mars is retrograde until January 12,
so it’s time to ditch distractions, conserve
energy and prioritise important
tasks. Then slow down and listen to
the wisdom of your inner voice. Your
motto for the week is from birthday
great, fashion icon and Vogue editor
Anna Wintour: “I respond to my own
instincts. Sometimes they’re successful
and sometimes they’re not. But
you have to remain true to what you
believe in.”
Resist the overwhelming urge to be
an impulsive and impetuous Ram!
Your boss planet Mars is now retrograde
(until January 12) so you need
to apply the brakes and think before
you speak and act and post. Otherwise,
you could upset others with
your hasty words and reckless actions.
When it comes to your Aries aspirations
for the future, the main quality
you need to cultivate at the moment is
patience, as you slow your motor and
cool your heels.
Mighty Mars is reversing through
your self-esteem zone until January
12, which could dent your confidence
and dampen your enthusiasm.
Don’t dwell on the negatives! Hold
your head high and trust your inner
judgement. Be inspired by actress and
birthday great, Sally Field (who was
born on November 6, 1946): “It took
me a long time not to judge myself
through someone else’s eyes.” On the
weekend, keep the lines of communication
and compassion wide open.
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
L E O
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
V I R G O
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
It’s time for gung-ho Geminis to hit
the pause button, as dynamic Mars
reverses through your sign until January
12. Which will stymie motivation
and increase impatience, especially
involving personal projects and close
relationships. Jumping to conclusions
is definitely not recommended! Hasty
words and ambiguous comments will
only lead to drama and confusion (especially
on Friday). So slow down and
listen carefully to what other people
are saying.
Mars is reversing through your seclusion
zone. So it’s time to help those
around you (especially family members)
in a quiet, low-key, behind-thescenes
kind of way. On the weekend,
Venus and Uranus could send some
surprising news in your direction, especially
involving a child, teenager,
lover or close friend. Wise words for
the week are from fellow Cancerian
(and humanitarian) Princess Diana,
“Everyone has the potential to give
something back.”
Many talented Lions have ambitious
aspirations for the future. But a
cherished goal or a longed-for dream
could be delayed, as Mars reverses
through your hopes and wishes zone
for the next two months (until January
12). Try to be extra patient! Good
things will eventually come to Cats
who wait. On the weekend, expect the
unexpected involving a work issue, a
family matter or a romantic relationship.
A flexible and fun approach will
see you through.
Mars is reversing through your professional
zone until January 12. So
it’s not an ideal time to look for employment,
apply for a new job or start
a challenging work project. You’ll
require plenty of diplomacy, discretion,
patience and persistence, as you
navigate a bumpy career path over the
next couple of months. And expect
some communication chaos on the
weekend when a friend behaves in an
unpredictable way, or an important
message goes astray.
L I B R A
SCORPIO
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
the perfect
This week the energy builds towards
The more creatively you communicate
with other people, the more sat-
an opposition between Uranus and
your ruler Venus on the weekend.
isfying the week will be. But Mars is
So the challenge is to get the balance
reversing through your trust and intimacy
zone until January 12. Attached
unique experience
right between your independence
and the needs of loved ones; between
Aries – strive to be more tolerant and
being prudently cautious and being to enjoy, cooperative share with your partner. giftSingles
creatively spontaneous. Draw inspiration
from fashion guru Anna Wintour
cept second (or third) best. Have the
… are you looking for love? Don’t ac-
(who turns 73 on Thursday): “I try to
confidence and patience to wait for
remain very open to what others have
your soul mate. Good things will come
to say. And it’s very important to take
(eventually) to strategic Scorpios who
risks.”
wait!
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
Don’t expect close relationships to
run like clockwork, as Mars reverses
through your partnership zone (until
January 12). If you respond to problems
deftly and diplomatically, then
things will soon be back on an even
keel. But there could be sudden disruptions
or hidden surprises on the
weekend when Venus and Uranus upset
plans involving work or wellbeing.
A secret could also be revealed. If you
keep your adaptability muscles wellflexed,
you’ll manage fine.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Expect some challenges and setbacks
over the next two months, as
Mars reverses through your daily routine
and work zone. Retrograde Mars
also reminds you to reboot your exercise
routine so it is more sustainable.
Keep on keeping on Capricorn! Your
mantra for the moment is from actor,
writer and director Ethan Hawke (who
celebrates his 52nd birthday on Sunday):
“Success isn’t measured by what
you achieve, it’s measured by the obstacles
you overcome.”
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Planning for the inevitable is a great
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As a person with a technology bent,
I’m a bit old fashioned when it
comes to taking notes. I have never
managed to embrace to-do lists on phones
or computers. I still have a book where
I write daily lists and cross them off as
completed. Likewise, in meetings, I take
notes in the same book as it allows me to
scroll back through the pages for review.
While dedicated digital notepads are not
new, they have not been commonly available.
This is about to change with Amazon
announcing the Kindle Scribe.
The Kindle Scribe has a 10.2” display and
weighs 433g. It is approximately A4 in size.
Using it as a writing pad, the battery will last
about three weeks. As an eBook reader, it
will give you 12 weeks of battery life. It will
fully charge in a few hours. Two pen models
are available – Basic and Premium. The
difference is the addition of an eraser and a
shortcut button on the Premium pen. It has
built-in Wi-Fi allowing you to connect to
your local network and the Kindle store. The
idea behind a digital notepad will enable you
to read and write as naturally as you do on
paper.
The Scribe supports multiple formats,
including pdf, word, jpg, HTML, text, epub
and Mobi. Having compatibility with Microsoft
Word is a real advantage, as you can
create, edit, or mark up these documents.
Kindle Scribe is the only digital tablet
that currently supports Microsoft Word. It
includes templates including lined paper,
blank paper, checklists and to-do lists. Additionally,
you can open PDFs and highlight
or mark them up with additional comments
and notes.
An additional feature is that you can
connect a Bluetooth headset to the device
and, using Voiceview Screen technology,
can have the screen contents read to you.
The Kindle text-to-speech book reading is
also available.
As the Scribe integrates the Kindle eBook
reader and a writing tablet, this will save
me from carrying around multiple devices
and notepads. This is a game changer for me
as I now need only one device. The Kindle
Scribe is available on preorder from Amazon
and will be released at the end of November.
Pricing Starts at $549, including a pen. I
recommend getting the Premium pen for an
additional $50. I have already dropped a hint
to have this as a Christmas present.
There are times in our life when we
are spending far more than usual or
earning less than we normally do; it is
good practice to prepare for these moments
in advance.
We all know that life has many twists and
turns, ups and downs and is anything but
straight forward.
Some of these things are unforeseen;
however there are events for which we are
able to plan.
There are periods of our life where we know
in advance that our circumstances are going
to be different, whether that be seasonal
changes or lifetime events. By preparing for
these times in advance, we are likely to reduce
the financial stress.
Year to year, there are moments that cost us
more.
The Christmas period is probably the most
obvious time where our spending increases.
School holidays are another period where, for
many, there are additional costs; things such
as increased child care, increased activities
and, for some, reduced work hours.
Despite knowing that these periods are
coming, many try to absorb the extra expenses
into regular spending.
This often results in shortfalls, which creates
financial stress and can lead to the reliance on
credit cards and alike.
These periods can be planned for. If we allocate
funds throughout the year to be used in
these periods, we can remove the stress.
Essentially, we are averaging our yearly
expenses and planning accordingly.
The same can be done for periods in our life
where things are more difficult financially.
In my opinion, the most difficult time is
when we start a family.
During this period, most families have one
of the parents not at work or working in a
reduced capacity.
Once they return to work, many require
child care which is quite expensive, even with
the government assistance.
In the months leading up to this, if a family
is able to create a nest egg to get them through
this period, it will greatly reduce the financial
stress.
Private school is another example. We all
know that private school fees are very expensive,
for many this is considered a worthwhile
expense.
If you start saving for these fees well in
advance, then you can average these costs
over an 18 year period instead of a six year
period.
Putting away $100 per week from when your
child is born until they complete high school
is a lot easier than trying to find $15,000 per
year (or $300 a week) for the period they are at
high school.
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TRAVEL
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few weeks ago I found myself in need
of some R&R at the end of a busy
week. Thankfully, a weekend away at
the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney did just
the trick.
Upon walking into the gold-draped lobby
of the hotel, it became clear to myself and my
companion that this wasn’t just any boutiquestyle
accommodation.
Housed within a stunning heritage-listed
building, most recognisable by its peculiar
diminutive Flatiron shape, the Radisson Blu
Plaza Hotel Sydney was once home to Fairfax
& Sons – the publishers of Australia’s oldest
surviving newspaper, The Sydney Morning
Herald. Now, over 160 years after it was first
built, and following a revamp in 2016, it
successfully balances its historical roots with
elements of modern flair to provide guests
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The hotel has 338 guestrooms and 26 suites
across its six room categories. With each of
these fitted with modern amenities and chic
style, you’re not missing out with the standard
option. But, if you’re looking for something
a little bit extra, you can upgrade to a room
with an extra-deep jetted tub, or to one of
their Business Class rooms, which includes
exclusive access to the Business Class lounge.
After checking in, we made our way up to
find our own spacious room with all the bells
and whistles, including individual room
climate control, an iron and ironing board,
and bathrobes and slippers for the both of us.
The sophisticated marble bathroom includes
both a bath and shower, with a window
connecting the two rooms to allow you to
watch your favourite TV show surrounded by
bubbles. The hotel also provides a selection
of pillows and bedding for guests to choose
from, ensuring the utmost comfort during
your stay.
After dropping off our bags, we took to
exploring some of the hotel’s amenities,
which include a fitness centre, pool and
spa. The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
also has three restaurants; the Lady Fairfax
room, which ensures a start to the day second
to none with their Super Breakfast, the
award-winning Bentley Restaurant & Bar,
and The Fax Bar, which is the perfect setting
to unwind after a big day in the big city.
However, one of the highlights of our stay
was finding out just how close the hotel is to
almost every attraction in Sydney. On the
night of our stay, we went to the incredible
‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’, which was
showing at the Capitol Theatre – just a short
20-minute walk away down the ever-lively Pitt
Street.
Upon our return to the hotel, the comfortable
king size bed meant that we were asleep
as soon as our heads hit the pillows – but not
before setting an alarm to ensure we could
make the most of a big day ahead.
Before we knew it, we were back at the Lady
Fairfax room to indulge in the buffet breakfast
of our dreams. Though all the classics were
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MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PARRAMATTA’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
CAMPBELL
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David Campbell has been singing
ever since he was a young boy.
But, with his extensive work in
television and radio, even he
admits that it’s not necessarily
what he’s best known for anymore.
“It’s weird, because I’ve been on TV for
such a long time now, which has been such
a wonderful blessing, but at the same time,
when I do sing, there’s a generation of people
that are like, ‘Oh you’re a singer?’, and
I’m like, ‘Yeah! That was my whole life for
20-something years!” he said.
Since the beginning of the year, David wasted
no time getting back on stage, performing
in shows with his Dad, Jimmy Barnes.
But, it’s now his turn to take centre stage, in
a one night only show at the EVAN Theatre
in Penrith.
The show highlights his iconic 2008 album,
‘Good Lovin’’, with a set he hasn’t performed
in over 10 years.
“It’s my first time really starting to revise
old things, and older albums and projects
that I’ve looked at,” he said.
“I had to fill in for The Tesky Brothers on
my Dad’s tour in Adelaide for his ‘Soul Deep’
tour, so I thought I’d do something that was
in keeping with the spirit of ‘Soul Deep’.
“When I was touring ‘Good Lovin’’, I also
toured around that time with Tom Jones. I
was his opening act at the wineries around
the country, and we had to do this tight set,
so I dusted that set off and went, ‘It was good
fun doing this album’, so when Panthers
approached me and was like, ‘Hey, do you
wanna do something at the EVAN Theatre?’, I
was like, ‘Yeah actually, I do! I’d like to come
back and relive the moment that this album
came out’.”
David said he can’t wait to return to Penrith
and connect with western Sydney audiences
again.
“It’s the perfect spot to do it, because we
came back quite a few times on that tour to
that area, so it’s going to be great to revisit,”
he said.
For David, the album represents a time in
music where sixties swing music converges
with rock to create a varied mix of sounds,
requiring a “really great singer”.
It’s for this reason that he’s bringing along
his sister Mahalia, for yet another family affair
for the bunch.
“We do love performing together, and we
don’t get to do it that often,” he said.
“My Dad’s just done a huge tour, he’s got all
these big events coming up, Mahalia’s doing
gigs around the country, Jackie plays with
my Dad, and my sisters do their own shows
as well, so when we can come together and
sing, we like to do it.
“There’s something about singing with
your family that gets you on a cellular level,
and just feels better.”
As for who’s going to love the show, David
said it’s not just for those who have been
there all along.
“It doesn’t matter when you discovered
me, if you’re having a good time and you
want to try it out, it’s a good night to try it out
with,” he said.
“It’s going to be a fun, big show with a lot
of sing-a-longs for the audience hopefully.”
David Campbell will be on at the EVAN
Theatre in Penrith on Saturday, November
5 at 8pm. Tickets are $64.35. For more
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THINGS TO DO
Pay your respects on Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day services will be held on November 11, but
some will also be held prior. Pay your respects this year by attending
Lidcombe RSL Sub-Branch’s Remembrance Day Service
this Sunday, November 6, at Remembrance Park. A free lunch
will follow the service at DOOLEYS at the Regent Park Sports
Club. Visit cumberland.nsw.gov.au.
Dua Lipa’s Sydney tour
Get Ready for an electric evening of non-stop hits with Dua
Lipa next Tuesday, November 8. As one of the world’s most
prominent artists right now, modern-day phenomenon Dua
Lipa says she is beyond excited to bring her world tour to
Australia. The show is at Qudos Bank Arena next Tuesday. More
information at sydneyolympicpark.com.au.
Cumberland’s biggest playgroup
Cumberland City Council is hosting Cumberland’s Biggest Playgroup
next Thursday, November 10. Expect pop-up activities
for the kids, information stalls for parents, plenty of friends
and chatter and an extra special Storytime with Paint Cumberland
ReaD Mascot, Poppy the Possum. Just pop along to Central
Gardens Nature Reserve at Merrylands West from 10am.
BARGAIN BUYS
Parramatta Farmers Market
Held every Wednesday in Centenary
Square, Parramatta. For more details
call 9806 5315.
BUSINESS
Merrylands Chamber of Commerce
Regular events.
For more information about
membership and upcoming events,
visit merrylandschamberofcommerce.
com.au or call 1300 404 403.
Parramatta Chamber of Commerce
Regular mettings. 9635 0022.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Rotary Club of Parramatta
Regular meetings. New members
welcome. For more information, visit
www.parramattacityrotary.org.au.
Valley Voices Choir
Rehearsals every Monday during
school terms at Holy Name of Mary
Church, Rydalmere. Contact kimwyj@
outlook.com.au. Visit www.facebook.
com/ValleyVoicesChoirSydney.
Pennant Hills VIEW Club
Pennant Hills VIEW Club meets for
lunch on the second Tuesday of each
month at 11am at Oatlands Golf Club.
Meetings consist of a two course
lunch followed by an interesting guest
speaker. Visitors and new members
are welcome. Call Margaret on 9873
2402.
Greystanes Probus Club
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday
of the month at Wentworthville
Leagues Club, 10am for 10.30am start.
Visitors and New Members are
welcome. Call Lynette 0403 338 337.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
City of Parramatta Food Service
City of Parramatta coordinates a
traditional Meals on Wheels service,
the Let’s Dine Out restaurant option
and a Social Lunch Program. For
details, call 9806 5005.
JP Service
Justice of the Peace available at the
office of Andrew Charlton MP, 9am-
5pm weekdays. Make an appointment
by calling (02) 9869 1455.
MUSEUMS & HISTORY
Armory Gallery
Part of the Newington Armory site,
the Armory Gallery is housed in
Building 18, near the Parramatta River,
and is one of the largest armament
storehouses constructed prior to
World War II. Open Saturday and
Sunday 10am to 4pm. Call 9714 7888.
Parramatta & District Historical
Society
General Meetings held on the third
Monday of each month at 7.30pm,
Burnside Gardens Community Centre,
Oatlands. Call 9635 6924.
Arms of Australia Inn
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9am-2pm. 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia
Avenue, Emu Plains (Cnr GWH).
A great place to discover the local
history of Penrith with artefacts,
photos, activities, tours, special events
and exhibitions.
SPORT GROUPS
PCYC Parramatta
Various programs held weekly.
9635 8242.
Parramatta Lions Junior AFL
0401 742 684.
Parramatta District Cricket
pdca@bigpond.com
West Sydney OzTag
0416 213 563.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Gamblers Anonymous
Fridays 7.30pm. 0408 725 955.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fridays 12.30pm to 2.00pm.
Parramatta City Library.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sundays 10am to 10.30am.
Granville Town Hall.
Head to Health Parramatta
Free mental health service for
individuals of all ages. Call 1800 595
212 for details.
Relationships Australia
Counselling for individuals, couples
and families. Domestic violence
support group also available. Level 6
/ 126 Church Street, Parramatta. Call
1300 364 277.
Open Studio
Art-making program designed to
assist with mental health. Sessions
held regularly at Wentworthville. Call
8806 1337 for information.
Lifeline: 13 11 14.
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After the success of the Bootleg Beatles’
recent World Tour, the tribute
band will perform The Beatles’
last officially released album on stage in
Penrith.
Since their establishment in the 1980s,
the Bootleg Beatles have taken the world by
storm, having performed over 4000 times
globally.
Living up to the name of The Beatles, the
group has shared stages with premier European
festival circuit stars, including Rod
Stewart, Bon Jovi, David Bowie, The Corrs,
Manic Street Preachers and Iggy Pop.
Beatles fans needing a nostalgic throwback
can catch the exceptional set performance
next week celebrating The Beatles’ 50th
anniversary edition of ‘Abbey Road’ and the
band’s final album and movie, ‘Let It Be’.
The new show boasts an uncanny recreation
of the Fab Four’s impromptu concert on
top of the roof of the Apple Building in Savile
row London – all complete with orchestral
accompaniment.
Show-goers will be treated to a catalogue of
hits from the early days of the Beatles to their
last performance, with Bootleg’s trademark
and spine-tingling accuracy.
Tickets are expected to go quick.
The Bootleg Beatles’ performance will be
at the EVAN Theatre at Penrith Panthers
on Friday, November 4, starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets are $70.25 per person. For more
information and bookings, visit penrith.
panthers.com.au.
BEVIN LIU
The local community is in for a treat as
Egyptian-Australian comedian and
actor Akmal Saleh will cement his
25-year career with a collection of his most
significant and hilarious hits for the first
time.
Having performed comedy since the early
1990s, his shows have sold out both within
Australia and internationally, notably making
numerous appearances on Australian television
shows such as ‘Superwog’.
His name can be associated with The
Comedy Channel’s ‘The Fifty-Foot Foot Show’
and his jokes about his ethnicity and negative
stereotypes surrounding Middle-Easterners.
As the comedic national treasure, the audience
of ‘The Best of Akmal’ will be treated to
a full hour of back-to-back bangers, with jokes
coming from the top shelf, the crème de la
crème cuts, hand selected by Akmal himself.
Attendees are promised the same smash hit
show that kept the participants of the Sydney
Fringe Festival and the Melbourne Comedy
Festival rolling on the floor laughing.
Whether you are an old or new fan of
comedy, ‘The Best of Akmal’ at St Marys
promises a fantastic experience jam-packed
with comedy-gold from one of the nation’s
best comedians.
Akmal Saleh’s ‘The Best of Akmal’ will be at
St Marys Diggers and Band Club on Friday,
November 4, from 8pm. Tickets are $40 for
members and $45 for visitors. For tickets,
visit events.humanitix.com/the-best-of-
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At the movies...
REVIEW
Black Adam
2 hours, 5 minutes
Though Dwayne Johnson’s ongoing promotion
of ‘Black Adam’ meant that I was a
little bit over it even before I entered the cinema,
the newest DCEU film surpassed my
expectations, albeit being a bit surface level.
‘Black Adam’ recounts the story of ancient
Kahndaq, a distinctively Middle Eastern
country ruled by King Anh-Kot, where Teth
Adam (Dwayne Johnson) was bestowed the
almighty powers of the gods. 5000 years later,
he’s awoken from his slumber to find the
region riddled with soldiers and still not in
the hands of the people, convincing himself
and viewers that they need someone on
their side.
We then see the introduction of a number
of heroes; Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan),
Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Atom Smasher
(Noah Centineo), and Cyclone (Quintessa
Swindell). Unless you’re a fan of the comics,
these characters would be completely new
to you – as they were to me. The lack of background
does make the film a little trickier to
follow, given that it leaves viewers with no
reason to back them against Black Adam, or
care what happens to them otherwise.
The film, with clear political overtones,
sees the weight of its ideas around colonialism
floated and dismissed just as quickly, in
favour of yet another brawl – deeming it all
spectacle, and no substance.
Though it was strange seeing Dwayne Johnson
in a role that didn’t require khakis, he
played the antihero well, and the mid-credit
scene provides interest for future films.
A Marvel sympathiser at my core, I must
say I set the bar pretty low for this movie. It’s
no classic, but ‘Black Adam’ was a fun, easy
watch, for fans of a good fight scene.
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TV NEWS
Ê Foxtel held its Upfronts last month,
unveiling all the new and returning shows
they’ll be premiering next year. Aussie
favourite Asher Keddie will be return to TV to
star in new drama series ‘Strife’, where she’ll
play a blogger who builds a media empire.
Foxtel will also unleash new reality series
‘Fboy Island’ where three women try to find
a sincere partner from a group of hunky
singles. New local comedy series ‘Colin
From Accounts’ will hit our screens next
year, along with new seasons of ‘Gogglebox
Australia’, ‘Grand Designs Australia’ and a
refreshed version of ‘The Great Australian
Bake-Off’.
Ê Some really exciting news that Foxtel
announced at their Upfronts was the return
of ‘RocKwiz’. Foxtel will revive the once hit
SBS music trivia show with host Julia Zemiro,
supreme music aficionado and comedian
Brian Nankervis, human scoreboard Dugald,
and a new look RocKwiz Orkestra on board.
It’ll air in 2023.
Ê On the international front, Foxtel will
be the home to some of the world’s biggest
STREAMING
CHUCKY, 9NOW
shows. Video game series turned epic drama
‘The Last of Us’ will premiere on Foxtel next
year along with ‘The Idol’, ‘Marie Antionette’,
‘Chivalry’, ‘Love and Death’, ‘Icons
Unearthed’ and ‘Master of Light’.
High’ has not only remained in the Australian
top 10 TV shows on Netflix for five weeks,
but it spent three weeks in their global top 10.
I’m yet to watch this and probably won’t, but
I’ve heard great things!
THE LAST OF US, FOXTEL
Ê 9Now has dropped the first four episodes
of season two of ‘Chucky’. The remainder of
the series will air weekly. If you haven’t seen
the first season, you can catch-up on 9Now –
it’s a wild ride!
Ê Aussie actor Jai Courtney will host
upcoming Channel Nine reality adventure
series ‘The Summit’. The series will see 14
strangers tackle dangerous terrain on New
Zealand’s South Island. They set out with
backpacks each containing equal shares of $1
million but must reach the peak of a distant
mountain to win the cash. ‘The Summit’ will
air in 2023.
Ê Netflix’s hit reboot of ‘Heartbreak High’
has been renewed for a second season. A reboot
of the classic 1990’s drama, ‘Heartbreak
Ê If you love your NBA, you are going to
love this news! ESPN and the NBA have
signed an enhanced broadcast agreement
bringing increased NBA action to Foxtel this
season. ESPN will broadcast an additional
48 regular season live games across the new
NBA season, an increase of two per week.
The agreement will also include an enhanced
game package for the First and Second
Round of the NBA Playoffs.
Ê Bad news for Binge subscribers, with the
streamer set to introduce advertising to its
platform in 2023, capped to four minutes per
hour, and a frequency cap of one per hour
per user. The announcement comes after
Netflix announced a $6.99 monthly subscription
for its platform with advertising added,
from November.
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Tuesday 1 November
Wednesday 2 November
Thursday 3 November
This week’s TV Guide brought to you by
Sydney Showground
TV Guide: November 1-7
Your guide to the week’s television viewing
12:00 ABC News At Noon 1:00 The Capture
(M l,v) 2:00 Sanditon (PG) 2:45 Poh’s
Kitchen 3:15 Gardening Australia 4:10
George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (PG) 5:00
Back Roads (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00
The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00
Stuff The British Stole (PG) 8:30 Magda’s
Big National Health Check (M l) 9:30 Louis
Theroux - Life On The Edge: Family Ties
(M d,l) 10:20 People’s Republic Of
Mallacoota (M l) 10:55 ABC Late News
3:00 Creek To Coast
3:30 Million Dollar
Minute 4:30 Medical
Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA
Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape
To The Country 6:30 Bargain
Hunt 7:30 Call The Midwife
(PG) 8:45 Judge John Deed
(PG)
5:20 Kung Fu Panda:
Legends Of Awesomeness
5:55 So Awkward
6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00
Horrible Histories (PG) 7:30
Shaun The Sheep 8:00 The
Deep 8:25 Cloudy With A
Chance Of Meatballs 8:55 Find
Me In Paris 9:25 Mustangs FC
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30
Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Kiwi”
(M) (’18) Stars: Nick Blake 2:00 World’s
Deadliest (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG)
4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase
Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home
And Away (PG) 7:30 Dogs Behaving (Very)
Badly (PG) 8:30 The Good Doctor (M v)
9:30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (M)
10:30 The Latest Seven News 11:00
Chicago Fire (M) 12:00 The Resident (M)
3:00 Shipping Wars
(PG) 3:30 Down East
Dickering (PG) 4:30
Irish Pickers (PG) 5:30
American Restoration (PG)
6:00 American Pickers (PG)
7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30
Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30
Aussie Salvage Squad (PG)
3:00 ABC News
Afternoons 4:00
Afternoon Briefing 5:00
ABC News Hour 6:00 The
Drum 7:00 ABC National News
7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News
Tonight 8:45 The Business
9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:15
Four Corners 10:00 The World
2:30 TBA 4:00 Modern
Family (PG) 4:30
American Dad (PG)
5:00 The Simpsons (PG) 6:00
Modern Family (PG) 6:30 The
Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family
Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad
(PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours
To Hell And Back (M l)
6:05 Ben And Holly’s
Little Kingdom 6:25
Alva’s World 7:00 Odd
Squad 7:30 Spicks And
Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie
To You? (PG) 8:30 Ghosts
(PG) 9:00 Blunt Talk (M l,s)
9:30 Friday Night Dinner (M s)
9:50 Rosehaven (PG)
6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s
Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:20
My Way 1:50 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG)
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s
Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat
6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG)
7:30 Travel Guides: Texas (PG) 8:30 Movie:
“Vacation” (M l,s,v) (’15) Stars: Chevy
Chase 10:30 NINE News Late 11:00 Skin
A&E (M v) 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) 12:50
Talking Honey (PG) 1:00 Rivals (PG)
4:00 Raven’s Quest
4:35 Spartakus And
The Sun Beneath The
Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30
Indian Country Today 6:00
Bamay 6:30 NITV News
Update 6:40 Undiscovered
Vistas 7:30 Faboriginal 8:00
Wellington Paranormal (PG)
6:00 India Unplated
6:30 Gourmet Farmer
7:00 The Cook Up With
Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s
Seafood Odyssey 8:00 All Up
In My Grill 8:30 BBQ Brawl
9:30 Come Dine With Me UK
10:00 Bizarre Foods: Delicious
Destinations
6:00 The Talk 7:00 Studio 10 (PG) 10:00
Horse Racing: Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
*Live* From Flemington Racecourse 5:30 10
News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The
Traitors (M) 8:40 The Cheap Seats (PG)
9:40 NCIS (M v) 11:30 The Project (PG)
12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
(PG) 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS
Mornings
12:00 NCIS: Los
Angeles (M v) 1:00 The
Code (PG) 2:00 Blood
& Treasure (M) 3:00 Bondi
Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love
Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The
Next Generation (PG) 5:30
MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M)
8:30 Bull (M) 10:20 48 Hours
4:15 PBS Newshour
5:15 Shortland Street
(PG) 5:45 The Joy Of
Painting With Bob Ross 6:15
Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05
Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV
News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10
Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)
8:30 Alone (M)
11:30 Frasier (PG)
12:30 The King Of
Queens (PG) 1:30
Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of
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Crossword
ACROSS
1. Frog-like animal
4. Cleaver
8. Main Indonesian
island
11. Relinquish
13. Floor brush
15. Shrub
17. Frequently (poetic)
18. Himalayan nation
20. Appeal for help
(1,1,1)
21. Shocked, taken ...
24. Fragrant flowers
27. Type of TV screen
(1,1,1)
28. Santiago is there
30. Strong male (2-3)
31. Pariah
33. From Damascus or
Homs
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(4-2)
35. Congeal
36. Traumatic event
malady (1,1,1,1)
39. Enmity
42. Short excursion
44. Rock band’s sound
boosters
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46. Rowing implements
48. Pretty upset (3-2)
49. Blossom part
50. Norway’s capital
52. Renter
54. ..., twenties, thirties
55. Guiding beliefs
56. 10-year period
57. Nettle sting redness
60. Spun traps
62. Votes in
65. Struggle
67. Rural mansion
69. Teddy Bear singer
70. Kind of duck
72. Travelling salesman
73. Loan-sharking
75. Rumbles (of thunder)
77. Vitality
79. Revises (manuscript)
81. Clairvoyance (1,1,1)
82. Stage
84. Scandinavian
85. Postured
86. London club district
87. Deer horns
88. Wind (one’s way)
Last week’s solution
DOWN
1. Summits
2. Flooded
3. Judo level
4. Large
5. Aroused
6. Stellar
7. Recedes
8. American baseballer,
... DiMaggio
9. More than sufficient
10. ... Lang Syne
12. Switzerland’s
neighbour
14. Commencement
16. Minor anaesthetic
19. Farm plot measures
22. Army hats
23. Alpine home
25. Run by sole operator
(3-3)
26. Disruptive weather
feature (2,4)
29. Narrow land strip
32. Father
35. Crisp biscuit
37. Examines
38. Blobs
40. Orchard fruit
41. Actress, Geena ...
42. Bantered
43. Cordoned (off)
44. Physics particles
47. Continued
(subscription)
51. Water mammals
52. Warmer
53. Knock back
(invitation)
54. Cord tuft
58. Supplied with
weapons
59. Chicken
61. Tennis ace, ... Becker
63. Blood-sucking insect
64. Craftiest
65. Drink habitually
66. Diction flaws
68. Foolish
71. Escape
72. Communists
74. Fertiliser compound
76. Egyptian snakes
78. Patch up
80. Second numeral
83. Chop
11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 32
33 34
35 36 37 38
39 40 41 42 43
44 45 46 47
48 49
50 51 52 53 54
55 56
57 58 59 60 61
62 63 64 65 66
67 68 69 70 71
72 73 74 75 76 77 78
79 80 81 82 83
84 85
86 87 88
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Cumberland LGA.
Test your knowledge about
McDonald’s in our special
trivia quiz this week.
1. Where did Ray Kroc open his
first McDonald’s store in the
United States?
2. The first McDonald’s store
in Australia opened in 1971.
Which suburb was it located
in?
3. Held each November is which
major charity event held at
McDonald’s restaurants across
Australia?
The Chamber represents predominantly
small and medium sized businesses in the
LGA but also several large businesses.
4. Which McDonaldland character
was a purple monster?
5. What are the three flavours of
thickshake that McDonald’s
has on its menu?
6. In which country did the
McCafe concept launch?
7 . Which country houses the only
McBoat, a floating McDonald’s
restaurant offering a drivethru
like service?
ANSWERS
1. Illinois
2. Yagoona
3. McHappy Day
4. Grimace
5. Chocolate, Vanilla
and Strawberry
6. Australia
7. Germany
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SPORT
Sport needs intervention
Cumberland Council agrees to support development of synthetic sporting field
ELLIE BUSBY
Frustrated Cumberland locals have
pushed for greater support for playing
grounds, after wet weather caused
constant disruptions across local sporting
competitions.
For Lidcombe local and mother of two
teenage “football-mad” boys Melanie Rennie,
seeing the impact the weather has had on
local sports grounds this year has been heartbreaking.
“This year has been one of the most challenging
years that I’ve seen for disruption to
both my boys and our entire football family in
this community,” she said.
“Starting with the delays that have carried
on from COVID [to] being constantly
disrupted due to that horrible La Nina and our
parks being unable to hold up to the weather
and dry out.”
Ms Rennie said she has heard the frustrations
of numerous players, parents and
volunteers at not being able to play on fields
that have been deemed “unplayable” by
Cumberland City Council.
Having been involved in the Lidcombe
Waratah football family since 2011, Ms Rennie
spoke of the important role local sports play in
maintaining the physical and mental health
of young people in the community.
“It’s really essential to these boys, both for
Cr Ola Hamed with local sports representatives at Melita Stadium. Photo: Melissa Stevens.
their mental health and obviously their physical
fitness, that the stability and the resilience
of our grounds must be improved as a point of
urgency for this community,” she said.
For African Australian Football Association
(AAFA) Secretary Mohammad Omar, playing
sport is not only great for health but provides a
“sense of belonging”.
“We’ve got a lot of young people who do want
to play and love the ‘World Game’… many of
these refugees that have come from war-torn
countries as migrants to this country, the only
thing they know is football,” he said.
“Every park that you go into in the Cumberland
area, kids are kicking the football
around… so this is a very important thing for
our young people.”
Cumberland City Councillor Ola Hamed
addressed the impact the severe weather
conditions has had on sporting grounds,
agreeing that the fields are in “desperate
need” of serious remediation.
Moving a Notice of Motion at a recent Council
meeting, Cr Hamed said that sports and
recreation are an “important part of the fabric
of community.”
“[Sport] contributes to community character
and gives us local heroes who inspire and
unify us,” she said.
“That is precisely what Cumberland sports
clubs aim to do and they are only able to
facilitate this through having access to quality
sporting fields.”
Cumberland Council unanimously agreed
in principle to support the development of
at least one synthetic sporting field and will
undertake consultation to determine where
it can be developed. Council will also be
provided with a report outlining a plan to
increase the capacity and resilience of Council
sporting fields.
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