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Hambledon Cottage will be celebrating 200 years of
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Community News Update
9 April 2024
Message from Mayor Lake
Hindu Council of Australia
I recently attend the Hindu Council of Australia’s HOLI Mela
event at Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands. Holi, also known
as the “festival of colours,” is an ancient Hindu celebration
held on the spring equinox, coinciding with the Phalguna
Purnima (Full Moon). For many it marks the start of a new
year and encourages people to come together, let go of past grievances and
embrace forgiveness and harmony.
Eid al-Fitr Mubarak
On behalf of Cumberland
Council, I wish the Muslim
community an Eid al-Fitr
Mubarak during this joyous
occasion.
May this Eid prove to be very
special for you and your family,
and bring joy and peace to all.
Have a safe and happy
Eid al-Fitr!
Your Rates at Work
Road Renewal
Council has recently completed road renewals at Nyrang Street in
Lidcombe, Macklin Street in Pendle Hill and Lavinia Street in South Granville,
where 645m of road in total was resurfaced and new asphalt was laid.
With Clr Saha and community members at the HOLI Mela event at Holroyd Gardens in Merrylands
Family Fun Day
Council invites you to join us for a Free Family Fun Day on Thursday 18 April at
the Auburn Centre for Community, from 10am to 2pm. There will be a range
of family friendly activities including a free slime workshop, giant inflatable
slide, children’s arts and craft activities and more. There will be an opportunity
to meet local firefighters, police officers and community groups including
members from Surf Life Saving NSW and NSW SES to learn more about their
services. A BBQ lunch and refreshments will also be provided. For
more information, visit https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/family
Seniors Festival
Council celebrated some of its
oldest residents at the annual
Seniors Festival with a series of
events and activities last month.
The festival held over two weeks,
included a golf day, trips to the
Premier’s Concert and bus trips
to the Motor Museum and Alison
Homestead in Wyong. There
were also health seminars, tai chi
classes, a Harmony Day cook-off
and a picnic at the Auburn Botanic
Gardens. For those who missed
out on this year’s event, Council
will also be holding two autumn bus trips in May. One will be going to the
picturesque Echo Point in the Blue Mountains and another will be going to the
Wyong Milk Factory. Bookings are required, terms and conditions apply. For
more information, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/seniors-bus-trips
Happy Bengali New Year
On behalf of Cumberland Council, I would
like to wish all those who are celebrating,
a Happy Bengali New Year!
May this New Year bring you and your
families peace, rejuvenation and
replenishment.
Seniors Festival Golf Day at Woodville Golf Course
in Guildford
Mayor Lisa Lake
8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Nyrang Street in Lidcombe Macklin Street in Pendle Hill Lavinia Street in South Granville
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
Have Your Say
Roberta Street Park Upgrade
Council is seeking feedback on a draft concept plan for
Roberta Street Park in Greystanes. The proposal includes
a new outdoor fitness area, upgrades to the existing
playground, and upgrades to the existing cricket pitch.
Outdoor fitness equipment proposed includes a range
of amenities to suit varying levels of fitness.
Submissions close: 6pm, Monday 29 April 2024.
For more information, visit:
https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/
Active Inclusion Sports Day
People with disability (18 years+) and their carers living in Cumberland
are invited to join our FREE Abilities Unleashed event on Friday 19 April
from 10am to 1pm at Billbergia Sports Centre, 9 Grand Avenue, Camellia.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety
of sport and active recreation activities on the day.
Register now at:
https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/event/active-inclusion-sport-day
Contact Cumberland Council
8757 9000 | council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au | www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au | Cumberland City Council Sydney
16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.
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LOCAL NEWS
Council strives for
more transparency
ELLIE BUSBY
A
push for local Councillors
to be transparent when it
comes to meetings with
property developers and lobbyists
has been labelled as “crucial”.
City of Parramatta Council has
supported a motion to establish
a stronger lobbying policy, over
concerns the community feels
like they’re being kept in the dark
when it comes to decision-making.
Independent Councillor Kellie
Darley, who moved the motion,
said she has seen unethical lobbying
a “number of times” during
her time on Council.
“This Notice of Motion is really
about trust and perception, it’s so
critical for a healthy democracy
that our community trusts in the
integrity of the decisions Council
is making,” she said.
“Just in the short two years I have
been a Councillor, I have directly
observed several incidents of
what I would classify as unethical
lobbying.”
The motion calls for City of
Parramatta Councillors and the
CEO to publicly disclose their
meetings with registered lobbyists
and property developers – bringing
the local representatives
in line with State and Federal
Government officials.
It also moves that Council update
its lobbying policy to incorporate
the quarterly reporting of meetings
with registered lobbyists and
property developers.
Adding that City of Parramatta’s
current policy is written more “as
a guide,” Darley said Councillors
must do better when it comes to
disclosing these meetings.
“There is no requirement for us
to disclose, it talks about appropriate,
inappropriate lobbying,
but again there’s no requirement
for us to do the proactive level of
transparency that I believe our
community expects,” she added.
“We need to make sure that
lobbying is fair and doesn’t undermine
the public confidence in
impartial decision making.
“The suspicions that the community
have are going to continue
unless we’re transparent.”
Council documents said the
Independent Commission Against
Corruption (ICAC) has recommended
on "multiple occasions"
that the Lobbying of Government
Officials Act (2011) be extended
to include Local Government
Officials.
Labor Councillor Cameron
Maclean also backed the call for
more transparency.
“Anything we can do to improve
the way in which our community
observes our decisions is a good
thing,” he said.
“Clearly there has been a repetition
of different scandals over the
last 30 years that have made these
recommendations necessary.”
The motion comes after City
of Canada Bay Council Mayor
Angelo Tsirekas and others were
investigated over planning decisions
dating back to 2015 – ultimately
leading to Tsirekas’ recent
dismissal from public office.
Parramatta Council will now
write to the Minister for Local
Government Ron Hoenig, outlining
its support for increasing
integrity in Local Government by
urgently adopting ICAC’s recommendations.
What do you think about the
decision? Let us know at news@
parranews.com.au.
Kellie Darley has pushed for Council to be more transparent.
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We must hope against the odds
Sometimes it takes a single shocking and
unacceptable tragedy to bring a situation into
stark relief. The deaths of seven aid workers
in Gaza last week – part of the World Central
Kitchen organisation – has highlighted the
selfless courage of people who enter troubled
areas of the world when others flee.
Quite rightly, Australian Zomi Frankcom
and her colleagues, three from Britain, one
from Poland, an American-Canadian and a
Palestinian interpreter, have been described
as “the best of humanity”. They had been delivering
food in central Gaza, helping to avert
what the United Nations and other agencies
warn is an impending famine.
Killed in a night-time drone strike – acknowledged
by the Israeli government as a
“grave mistake” that followed “misidentification
in very complex conditions” – they join
more than 30,000 Palestinians including 200
aid workers and 100 journalists who have perished
since the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
By the end of the week, Israel’s military said
it had dismissed two officers and reprimanded
three others for their role in killing the aid
workers.
As well as embarrassing the military, this incident
has shone a light on the systemic failure
to provide safe humanitarian access in Gaza –
and to take far greater care in avoiding civilian
casualties.
All diplomatic niceties are off when international
citizens are killed. Both Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister
Penny Wong stiffened their language to reflect
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Australia’s “outrage”. In the same spirit as Tony
Abbott’s repudiation of Vladimir Putin following
the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight
17, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
was specifically singled out for insensitivity
in professing to observe “this happens in
wartime”.
Political ground is also shifting rapidly in the
US, where President Joe Biden told Netanyahu
that continued support for the war against
Hamas will require concrete action to protect
civilians and aid workers. His Republican opponent
Donald Trump bluntly said “Israel is
losing the PR war, they’re losing it big”. Netanyahu
has responded by promising to reopen
key corridors to allow aid into northern Gaza,
including the Erez crossing and Ashdod port.
Six months after the October 7 attacks, which
killed 1,200 people in Israel’s single biggest
loss of life since the Holocaust – Israel has
managed to squander much sympathy and
goodwill. Britain’s Independent newspaper
spoke for many last week when it headlined its
front page with a little girl amidst the rubble in
Gaza and the simple headline “Enough”.
Even today, from the distance of Australia, it
feels important to restate some truths. Israel
has a right to defend itself. Israel has a right
to exist. Any country, when faced with such a
murderous, cynical, nihilistic incursion on its
own territory, would respond forcefully, not
just to deter future attacks but to prevent them
from ever happening again.
On October 7, hundreds of people were not
only killed but taken hostage.
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They remain in captivity and they need to be
released now.
I was not one who initially believed that
calls for a ceasefire in Gaza were realistic – not
without ensuring that Hamas was unable to
reconstitute and pose a threat.
We have reached the point where pauses
in fighting are needed to deliver aid, as well
as to negotiate hostage releases and swaps. I
find myself agreeing with British Foreign Secretary
David Cameron who has spoken about
the Gaza conflict with a clarity and conviction
absent from most other world leaders.
Writing in The Times, he observed that a temporary
cessation in hostilities could lay the
foundations to build a lasting peace. Cameron
set out two conditions – for Hamas leaders to
leave Gaza and for its “infrastructure of terror”
to be dismantled. “We would be ending the
war by political rather than military means.
This remains the right approach”.
Currently, both Hamas and Netanyahu block
a two-state solution. Moderate forces on both
sides must prevail, including a reinvigorated
Palestinian Authority. Transitioning from a
Hamas-led Gaza will require vigorous diplomacy
from key Middle Eastern and international
powers.
Most Australians don’t want to take sides in
this decades-long conflict. Both the Israeli and
Palestinian people are our friends, custodians
of some of the world’s most sacred lands.
What is happening today is a tragedy but those
with a vision for security, justice and peace
can never lose hope.
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LOCAL NEWS
Court defies original Council
call and will allow new centre
ELLIE BUSBY
A
plan for a new 83-person childcare
facility in Northmead, which
was originally rejected by City of
Parramatta Council, has now been given
new life by the Land and Environment Court.
Despite initial concerns the proposed development
was not in “the public’s interest”, a
plan to construct a two-storey childcare
centre at 11-13 Campbell Street, Northmead,
will now go ahead.
It will see the amalgamation of two lots,
which are currently occupied by a residential
dwelling at 11 Campbell Street and vacant
land at 13 Campbell Street.
Operating Monday to Friday, from 7am
to 6pm, the centre will include basement
parking for 22 vehicles, including 10 staff car
spaces.
13 staff members will be employed at the
facility, which will feature four indoor play
spaces, three outdoor play areas, a kitchen,
laundry, staff room and cot room across the
basement and two floors.
The facility will have space for 45 children
between the ages of three and six-years-old,
30 for two to three-year-olds and eight children
between zero and two-years-old.
Located opposite the Northmead Shopping
Village, with the Northmead Creative and
An artist’s impression of the Northmead childcare centre.
Performing Arts High School just 200m east of
the site, the childcare centre will be built in a
busy area of Northmead.
The proposal was originally refused by
Parramatta Council in October last year over
concerns it would have an adverse impact on
the surrounding built environment, unacceptable
pedestrian safety impacts and fail to
provide adequate parking spaces.
“The development is considered an overdevelopment
of the site as the operation of
the facility results in undesirable amenity
impacts for adjoining properties, and unacceptable
pedestrian safety impacts within the
locality,” a Council report said.
However, amended plans led to the Land
and Environment Court giving the proposed
development the tick of approval for construction.
“The Council has considered the amended
plans and additional material provided by the
applicant in response to the contentions and
is now satisfied that the proposed development
is appropriate for a grant of development
consent,” Land and Environment Court document
said.
“The development will have an acceptable
impact on the amenity of surrounding properties
and the locality in terms of acoustics,
privacy and streetscape.”
A slew of recommendations have also been
made to help mitigate noise from impacting
the surrounding area, including limiting
outdoor play to a maximum of four hours a
day, sound barrier walls and moving crying
children indoors.
What do you think about the childcare
centre planned for Northmead? Let us know
at news@parranews.com.au.
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9 APRIL 2024
YOUR CITY NEWS
Hambledon Cottage.
HAMBLEDON COTTAGE CELEBRATES
200 YEARS OF HERITAGE AND HISTORY
Parramatta’s much-loved Hambledon
Cottage will mark its bicentenary these
April school holidays with a new exhibition,
live music, craft and heritage stalls, trade
demonstrations, entertainment, food stalls
and cottage open house.
Built in the 1820s for pastoralists John and
Elizabeth Macarthur as part of their
Elizabeth Farm Estate, the heritage-listed
cottage is now a house museum with a
record 4,500 visitors in the last year.
Bicentenary celebrations, hosted by the
Parramatta and District Historical Society,
will kick off on Saturday 13 April, and are
a chance to experience the cottage’s rich
history. Come along to experience trade
and craft demonstrations, live music and an
open house.
The Saturday event runs from 10am to 4pm
and is supported by City of Parramatta.
Visit atparramatta for more information.
Cr Pierre Esber
Lord Mayor
City of Parramatta
UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERY OF
WICKED LITTLE LETTERS
Set in an English seaside town in the
1920s, follow the journey of Edith Swan
and Rose Gooding as they navigate
through wicked letters, uproars, and
unexpected twists at Riverside Theatres.
Wicked Little Letters is a film based on a
true story that will leave you in stitches.
Only screening on Thursday 18 and
Sunday 26 to Monday 27 May so don’t
miss out.
Scan the QR codes for more details.
ARTHUR PHILIP PARK RECEIVES
$1.2 MILLION UPGRADE
To celebrate, join us on Friday 19 April from
4 to 9pm for a free movie screening of
Sonic the Hedgehog and family friendly
activities, music, workshops and more.
The project was jointly funded by
City of Parramatta and the NSW
Government through the Public Spaces
Legacy Program.
Scan the QR code for more information.
STATE’S BIGGEST SCHOOL
HOLIDAY PROGRAM RETURNS
TO PARRAMATTA
Get ready for a bumper program of
school holiday activities and events
in Parramatta.
From a giant colour-in wall and
international smash hit performances
to interactive and creative workshops
at PHIVE, Riverside Theatres and our
City libraries, there’s plenty of fun,
family-friendly activities to keep kids
entertained from Monday 15 April.
Scan the QR code to learn more.
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LOCAL NEWS
Teacher trio eager to
make a big difference
ELLIE BUSBY
Introducing the next generation
of teachers: Three young women
who went to school in the local
area are determined to change lives
as they begin their teaching careers
in western Sydney.
For aspiring teachers Natasha Le,
Flora Du and Ashley Wong, starting
their prac teaching at Merrylands
East Public School is all about “helping
children become the best version
of themselves”.
Having attended local schools
themselves and becoming the first in
their family to study at university, the
young women know first-hand how
much of an impact a good teacher can
have on a student’s life.
“Teachers have played a really big
role in my life, they’ve continuously
helped their students to do the best
they can and they try to be there for
them, and I think that really drove my
passion to go into teaching,” Du said.
“I liked how they helped me become
the person I am today.”
Despite having only just started
her prac teaching, Le said she loves
the “good feeling” that comes with
helping kids in any way she can.
“This is kind of cliché, but I really
want to make a good future for little
kids and just raise a better generation
and help them grow,” she added.
“Seeing little kids grow and understand
and being able to guide them is
a really nice thing to see.”
Wong agrees, saying she’s excited to
become a teacher.
“I just like making a difference in
John Goh said working at Merrylands
East Public gives aspiring teachers
a chance to work with diverse
students.
students’ lives and also providing
them with the knowledge and teaching
them in a way that’s meaningful,”
she said.
“I want the same impact that some
of the teachers have made on me in
the past.”
Welcoming them to the school,
Principal John Goh said prac teaching
at Merrylands East Public School
gives the aspiring teachers a chance
to work with students from diverse
backgrounds – something that’s
hugely important for those looking to
teach in western Sydney.
“It’s a great opportunity for our
pre-service teachers to learn about
the complexities of our students and
working with, in particular, refugee
students in our school and students
whose English is not necessarily their
first language,” he said.
“I’m really in debt to our public
school teachers who take pre-service
teachers or encourage senior students
into the teaching profession.”
The beginning of Le, Du and Wong’s
teaching career comes after the NSW
Teachers Federation agreed to a new
pay deal from the State Government
in September last year, making NSW
teachers one of the best paid in the
country.
Natasha Le, Ashley Wong and Flora Du are excited to pursue a career
in teaching.
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Planning Proposal, Draft Planning Agreement and Draft Site-Specific
Development Control Plan for 263–281 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford
(previously known as 263–273 Pennant Hills Road and 18 Shirley Street,
Carlingford)
City of Parramatta Council is exhibiting
amendments to the Parramatta Local
Environmental Plan (LEP) 2023 with a draft
Planning Agreement and a draft Site-Specific
Development Control Plan (DCP) for the site
at 263–281 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford
(previously known as 263–273 Pennant Hills
Road and 18 Shirley Street, Carlingford).
Key aspects of the proposal include:
• The Planning Proposal which seeks to
allow an increase of 197 residential units,
a 600sqm increase in retail floor space
and a new central park by reconfiguring
existing zoning, amending height and
floor space ratio controls and an increase
in permissible retail floor space.
• A Draft Planning Agreement which includes
dedication of a community hub (library
and community centre) and public open
space and also a monetary contribution
which Council plans to allocate toward
the fitout of the community hub.
• A Draft DCP to guide future development
for the site by introducing site-specific
objectives and controls.
The proposal will be publicly exhibited
until Wednesday 24 April 2024 and can be
viewed at:
• Online: participate.cityofparramatta.
nsw.gov.au/263-281-pennant-hills-road
• In person: Council’s Customer Service
Centre, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square,
Parramatta
• Council Reception:
126 Church Street, Parramatta
• Carlingford Library:
Lloyds Avenue, Carlingford
Written submissions on the proposal can
be made during the exhibition period. Any
submissions received may be made publicly
available and may include the names(s),
addresses and contact details provided.
All submissions are to be received by 5pm
on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Submissions can be made via:
• Email:
council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Attn: Rafael Morrissey and Carmel O’Connor
(Subject: Planning Proposal ‘RZ/5/2023’)
• Post: Attn: Rafael Morrissey, Senior Project
Officer – Major Projects & Precincts
City of Parramatta Council, PO Box 32
Parramatta NSW 2124
(Subject: Planning Proposal
‘RZ/5/2023’)
• Online: participate.
cityofparramatta.nsw.gov. au/
263-281-pennant-hills-road
or scan the QR code
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LOCAL NEWS
Tech talent of the future
Western Sydney University students honoured with prestigious scholarships
ELLIE BUSBY
Nine Western Sydney
University (WSU) students
have been recognised
for their passion to drive positive
change within the technology
sector with a prestigious scholarship.
Awarded to those undertaking
STEM related degrees, the 2024
Westpac Young Technologists
scholarships, valued at up to $20,000
each, are given to those determined
to inspire good in the field.
Studying in Parramatta, Bachelor
of Cyber Security and Behaviour
student Kyriaki Dasaklis is one of
the WSU students who has received
Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship.
She said the scholarship will help
her to work towards a meaningful
career in enhancing Australia’s
cyber protection.
“Receiving this scholarship
fills me with immense pride and
gratitude. It serves as a powerful
motivator that someone believes in
my potential and is willing to invest
in my future,” Dasaklis said.
“This scholarship not only grants
me the financial freedom to pursue
my university education. Beyond
that, it presents opportunities to
forge lifelong friendships and gain
valuable experiences that will
support future career prospects.”
The Westpac Young Technologist
Scholars will now travel to
Singapore for a four-day Disruptive
Leaders Program to gain a better
understanding of the current technological
landscape and how technology
can be harnessed to tackle
the most pressing global challenges
faced today.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)
and fellow Parramatta-based
student Oisin Chretien was
also awarded the Westpac Young
Technologists Scholarship.
He’s now looking forward to
unlocking all the opportunities the
scholarship will present.
“I believe that receiving this scholarship
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WSU student Kyriaki Dasaklis has been named one of
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Oisin Chretien has received the Westpac Young
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LOCAL NEWS
Cottage celebrates bicentenary
Hambledon Cottage will be celebrating 200 years of history this Saturday.
ELLIE BUSBY
Hambledon Cottage,
one of Parramatta’s
oldest homes, is set
to celebrate an impressive
200 years of heritage and
history.
It’s no small feat for the
colonial Georgian cottage,
which has managed to
survive multiple threats of
redevelopment to mark its
Bicentenary on Saturday,
April 13.
Built in the 1820s for
pastoralists John and
Elizabeth Macarthur as
part of their Elizabeth Farm
Estate, Hambledon Cottage
was later home to their son,
Major General Sir Edward
Macarthur, Commander
of the British Forces in
Australia.
It would also later be home
to Dr Matthew Anderson,
one of Parramatta Hospital’s
first surgeons, as well as
former Governess Penelope
Lucas.
Now operating as a house
museum, the heritage-listed
cottage brought in a record
4,500 visitors in the last year
alone.
Calling it a significant
milestone for a remarkable
Parramatta landmark,
Parramatta and District
Historical Society (PDHS)
president Les Fenech said
the team at the cottage are
looking forward to continuing
to serve the community.
“I’m personally really
excited and pleased for
future generations that
it exists here today, for
the future people of
Parramatta,” he told Parra
News.
“We hope to continue to
provide the services we do
to the community, we’re
open Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays for the general
public on most days. We also
provide an active school
program, which is well
patronised, we have many
thousands of children visit.
“We’ve been doing this
for at least 110 years, but
we’ll try to adapt to what
is contemporary in the
community.”
A photo of Hambledon Cottage, taken sometime between
1940 and 1970. Photo: City of Parramatta.
The interior of Hambledon Cottage.
PDHS Vice President Ken
Smith said Hambledon
Cottage has overcome a lot
of challenges throughout its
lifetime.
“[Hambledon Cottage]
went through a whole range
of owners until just before
the Second World War,” he
added.
“In 1940, it was bought by
Goodyear Tyre Company,
who wanted to knock it
down and build a tyre
factory here. That was
rejected by the community
and by the Cumberland
County Council, they built
the tyre factory elsewhere
and it remained in-tact.”
Hambledon Cottage
will officially celebrate its
bicentenary with a new
exhibition, live music, craft
and heritage stalls, trade
demonstrations, entertainment,
food stalls and cottage
open house this Saturday,
from 10am to 4pm.
These celebrations will
then be followed up with
a week-long program of
historic talks and walks at
the cottage and children’s
activities to coincide with
the school holidays.
City of Parramatta Lord
Mayor Pierre Esber said
the momentous occasion
will give the community a
chance to experience the
cottage’s rich history.
“Hambledon Cottage is
one of our oldest homes and
a much-loved landmark
in the heart of our city,” he
said.
“These community
celebrations hosted by the
Parramatta and District
Historical Society are a
chance for local families to
experience what life was
like here 200 years ago.”
NSW Governor Margaret
Beazley will also attend the
event to unveil a special
commemorative plaque
and launch a new book
titled, Celebrating 200
Years – Hambledon Cottage
– A House History Its Evolution-Occupation-Activation
1824-2024 on behalf of the
society.
Hambledon Cottage is
located at 63 Hassall Street.
To find out more, visit
www.hambledoncottagemuseum.org.au.
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Δ Spark excitement with
Star Wars: The Force is very strong
at Westfield Parramatta, with the
shopping centre transporting
customers and fans to a galaxy far,
far away, with unmissable experiences,
activities and events running
until April 28. There’s a chance to
win one of 10 family
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as well as A Star
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‘Spark Stations’ will
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offering fun for all ages
including Star Wars-inspired
face painting,
arts and crafts, and
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of Marketing and
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Through our
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Δ Spicy twist on iconic chips:
In an unexpected twist, Twisties is
heating up the snack aisle like never
before with the upcoming release of
its Spicy Ramen flavour (pictured
top left) – the spiciest Twistie ever
made. The limited edition Twisties
Spicy Ramen will challenge and
satisfy chip lovers, ramen fans and
heat enthusiasts – as it combines
the powerhouse trend that is spicy
ramen with the iconic Twistie fan
favourite. Twisties Spicy Ramen
is true to its name, offering a
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red chilli, ginger and black pepper,
delivering a delicious heat that
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rich and smooth and is balanced
with the all-important umami twist
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the cult following of ramen means
we’ve been able to create the perfect
sizzling bite – one that we know
Twisties fans will jump at the chance
to try.” For those eagerly waiting to
try the new Twisties Spicy Ramen,
the product has dropped exclusively
in 7-Eleven stores at RRP from $2.70.
It will then make its way to shelves at
Woolworth’s, Coles, IGA, Ampol, BP,
Coles Express (Viva), and selected
independent retailers starting May
2.
Δ Holidays are here: A giant
colour-in wall, a liquid nitrogen
show, and an international smash
hit performance are just some of
the exciting activities coming to
Parramatta as the city’s school
holiday program gets underway
from Monday, April 15. PHIVE,
City of Parramatta Libraries,
Riverside Theatres and parks across
Parramatta will come alive with
a combination of free and paid
activities in one of the state’s largest
school holiday programs. The internationally
renowned 360 Allstars
returns to Riverside Theatres
combining BMX, basketball, breakdancing,
beatboxing, acrobatics,
and drumming, while Tempo by the
Flying Fruit Fly Circus (pictured)
will have the kids gasping in awe
with magic, slapstick, juggling and
acrobatics around a concert grand
piano. Visit the PHIVE, Riverside
Theatres and City of Parramatta
websites for more information.
Δ Billson’s enters rum world:
We all know the creative and tasty
flavours Billson's has developed
with vodka, but the popular
brewery has now entered the rum
market. They've released three
new rum flavours: Banana with
Rum, Pineapple & Jalapeno with
Rum (pictured above) and Coconut
& Lime with Rum. The new
flavours are available now in cans
to purchase from retailers or direct
from Billson's.
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TURNING BACK TIME
This amazing photo was
taken way back in 1888!
It shows horse-drawn
carriages and coachmen
waiting outside the James
Morris Livery and Cab
Stables, opposite the railway
station in Parramatta.
James Morris, originally
from the United Kingdom,
moved to Parramatta
where he had livery
stables in Argyle Street,
as well as an undertaker’s
business supplying horsedrawn
hearses. He died at
53-years-old in 1914.
(Photo courtesy of City of
Parramatta)
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ABOUT US
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AUSTRALIAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARDS 2024
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Wishing
best of luck
ORCHARD HILLS
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
to all
2024 finalists!
2024 FINALIST
VETERINARIAN
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital provides high-quality surgical and medical
facilities for pets in the greater Penrith region. The team is led by Dr Camille
Brandt and supported by seven associate veterinarians and a 32-strong
nursing and reception team. We are a mix of experience and youth that
make up a great team that is willing to combine skill and expertise with
innovative thinking.
We recognise that every pet entering our practice is an integral part of a
family unit and aim to deliver the same attention, love, and care as they
receive at home, acting as an extension of their own family.
The team is driven by a commitment to delivering personal service to
clients, outstanding care for patients while creating strong connections
with the Penrith community.
A: 49 WENTWORTH RD, ORCHARD HILLS
P: 4736 2027 | W: ORCHARDHILLSVET.COM.AU
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2024 FINALIST
EARLY CHILDHOOD
SERVICES
Evergreen Early Education Centre would like to thank our local
community, customers and friends for the ongoing support and
commitment to our Service. We continue to marvel at all we
have been able to achieve at Evergreen and we are excited to
continue reaching our full potential into the future.
We extend our gratitude and appreciation to our wonderful team
at Evergreen. The success of our business would not be possible
without the dedication and passion of our educators that strive
to make a difference in each child’s life every day. At Evergreen
we ensure that all children are welcomed into our Centre with
open arms, and they are supported to feel a sense of belonging
to Evergreen where they can grow, learn and develop.
We will always strive to go the extra mile for our customers, the
children in our care, and our team. When it comes to making
a positive impact in a child’s life, we will continue to commit to
high standards and the highest quality of care that every child
deserves.
We appreciate everyone who is a part of the Evergreen family
and we are humbled to be recognised for the Small Business
Champion Awards. We extend our congratulations to all other
Finalists in these Awards.
EVERGREEN EARLY
EDUCATION CENTRE
A: 68 SYDNEY STREET, ST MARYS
P: 1300 EVRGRN | W: EVERGREENEEC.COM.AU
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ROOF TILE
RECYCLERS
2024 FINALIST
ENVIRONMENTAL
BUSINESS
Roof Tile Recyclers is a life saver to most roof tilers/restorers as we
stock obsolete roof tiles that can’t be found at any of the leading
manufacturers any more. We don’t only sell to roofers though, we are
open to the public and if there’s a chance we can help you out,
whether it’s through advice or you’re in need of 1 or 1000 tiles, we
most defi nitely will.
Roof Tile Recyclers is a family business, run by a generation of roof
tilers with an extensive knowledge of the roof tile recycling industry.
We are a certifi ed company with over 35 years’ experience in the
business. We also stock anything you need for your tiling job whether
it be for a roof restoration, a new roof, re-roof, repair, absolutely
anything! If you need it, we have it.
At Roof Tile Recyclers we carry paint, fl exible pointing, fl ashings,
battens, valleys, driveway sealer and a mountain of other roofi ngrelated
products. We recycled over 1.5 million kilograms of roof tiles
last year.
We are so excited to be nominated as a Finalist for the third year
running. To win the Award two years running would be the icing on
the cake!
A: 20 STODDART ROAD, PROSPECT
P: 9756 3350 | W: ROOFTILERECYCLERS.NET
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The shutdown of 3G, launched in 2003,
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turn off its 3G network earlier this year and
Telstra’s shutdown is scheduled for June
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Local Small businesses need to be aware of
potential disruptions these closures might
bring to their operation. The concern lies
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Next, proactive communication with
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Discuss upgrade options for your 3G-reliant
equipment. Providers might offer solutions
tailored to business needs, including
replacement devices or software updates.
Finally, investigate 4G and 5G network
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clearer picture of any potential connectivity
issues and allow you to plan accordingly.
Early preparation can minimise disruption
and ensure a smooth transition for your
business.
The 3G shutdown signifies a necessary step
towards a more advanced mobile network
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HOROSCOPES
Relax & Unwind
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
The Aquarian buzz word for the week
is Communication (with a capital ‘C’).
Monday night’s Solar Eclipse stimulates
your neighbourhood and conversation
zone, so expect increased social interaction
and educational activities within
your local community. When it comes
to an ongoing neighbourhood problem,
think global and act local. Wisdom for
the week is from fashion designer (and
birthday great) Vivienne Westwood,
“The sexiest people are thinkers.”
Mars and Saturn link up in your sign
(on Wednesday/Thursday) which could
stymie progress, squash confidence and
bring you down. However – fortunately
– the Solar Eclipse and Venus stimulate
your self-esteem zone. So steer clear of
criticism (in person and online); avoid
getting caught up in a negative self-talk
loop; and stop worrying about the qualities
you perceive you don’t have. It’s time
to celebrate your strengths and be your
Number One fan!
Monday night’s Total Solar Eclipse is
in your sign which boosts energy levels,
turbo-charges your motivation and
increases your determination. If you’re
lacking confidence (and feeling more
like a meek lamb than a courageous
ram) then spend time with an uber Aries
friend. Hopefully, some of their chutzpah
and self-assurance will rub off on
you. But Mercury is also activating your
sign, so slow down and think (carefully)
before you speak and act!
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
JOANNE
MADELINE MOORE
Boho Astro
bohoastro.com
@JoMadelineMoore
© Joanne Madeline Moore 2024
Taurus is a fixed sign and you can be
a bossy, stubborn Bull. Aim to be more
adaptable and adventurous this week,
as you focus attention on helping those
around you. The Solar Eclipse lights up
your humanitarian zone, so being of
service to others sees you glow on the
inside. But with Mercury in retrograde
mode, take the time to double-check all
information and communicate clearly.
On Wednesday and Thursday, tread
carefully with family and friends.
Mercury is your ruling planet and it’s
in retrograde mode until April 25. So it’s
not a good time to gossip; sign contracts;
start a job or business; buy a phone,
computer, car or home; launch a website;
install new software; go on an important
business trip or embark on a big overseas
holiday. However, it IS a good time to
do anything with an ‘re’ in front of it
… revise, rehearse, review, remember,
return, recover and reconnect. And
make sure you double-check everything.
Avoid being a lonesome Crab! Professional
projects and creative collaborations
with colleagues are favoured,
as you spark ideas off each other and
pool your talents to produce something
special. The Total Solar Eclipse and
Venus increase enthusiasm and encourage
rebooting a rickety work relationship
that’s been experiencing problems. But
be careful you don’t get into an emotional
stew over a festering secret, a broken
promise, or a breach of trust.
L E O
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
V I R G O
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
L I B R A
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
Are you a Lion who’s feeling rather
restless? On Monday night there’s a fiery
Solar Eclipse in your adventure zone,
which highlights holidays, adventure,
exploration and exciting beginnings.
But retrograde Mercury is also there,
which could complicate travel plans,
limit patience, shorten timelines and
lengthen frustrations. So you’ll need to
be on your best behaviour if you want to
cruise through the week! Clever Cats will
check, double-check, listen and learn.
Mercury (your boss planet) is in retrograde
mode until April 25. So – even
though there’s a New Moon/Solar Eclipse
on Monday night – it’s not an appropriate
week to expedite tasks, initiate ideas or
race ahead with projects. Instead, use the
time wisely to remember, revise, research
and review. Be patient, pace yourself and
move ahead slowly in planned stages.
Your motto for the moment is from Ralph
Waldo Emerson, “Adopt the pace of
nature: her secret is patience.”
With Venus and the Solar Eclipse in
your relationship zone, you’re keen to
motivate, encourage and inspire others.
But Mercury is retrograde, so you’ll need
to utilise your well-developed diplomatic
skills. Librans are the fashionistas
of the zodiac, so it’s up to you to lead the
way towards a more sustainable future.
Wisdom for the week comes from fashion
designer/innovator (and birthday great)
Vivienne Westwood, “Buy less, choose
well, make it last.”
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Jump off the comfy couch! The Solar
Eclipse (in Aries) encourages you to be
proudly proactive as you get your body
moving, set challenging daily goals and
then actively pursue them. Not sure how
to do that? Try rubbing shoulders with
your kickass Aries friends … they’ll show
you how to crank up your motivation and
energise your enthusiasm. But Mercury
is in retrograde mode, so be careful you
don’t stir up trouble and play power
games.
With your sparky Sagittarian mojo and
momentum running on high speed,
you’re ready to rock and roll! Monday
night’s fiery Solar Eclipse activates your
leisure and pleasure zone, so all forms of
entertainment will appeal as you socialise
with friends and enjoy yourself to the
max. However – with Mercury reversing
through your friendship zone – be
careful you don’t say the wrong thing to
the wrong person. Think things through
before you speak.
The Solar Eclipse promises a fresh
start involving family plans, a domestic
situation, or a new housemate. But the
Mars/Saturn conjunction – and retro
Mercury – could delay a project, exacerbate
a misunderstanding, or frustrate
a financial situation. So proceed with
a pragmatic attitude plus plenty of
caution. Family and friends are the ones
who matter. As Michelle Obama (a fellow
Capricorn) observes, “Surround yourself
with people who will make you better.”
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IN THE MIRROR with Cassidy Pearce
Save or splurge? Look good and
save during tight financial times
With the cost-of-living at an
all-time high, you wouldn’t be
alone if you’ve decided it’s time
to put a little more thought
into what you’re spending your
hard-earned cash on.
Though some would consider
beauty to be a category where
it’s necessary to splurge, I’m
here to tell you it doesn’t have
to be, with so many good
quality, affordable options out
there that you don’t need to be
shopping high-end for every
step of your routine.
If you’re having trouble
deciding where to splurge, and
where to save, here are my top
tips.
Primer: Save
This may be a hot take, but
unless you have a specific skin
concern you want to amend,
you don’t need to be using a
high-end primer – you probably
don’t need a primer at all.
Though using a
nice primer can
definitely
make a
difference
in the
way your
m a k e u p
looks, if you’re in a
pinch, a good skincare routine
or a more affordable primer
can get the job done. I personally
like the Maybelline Fit Me
Matte + Poreless Primer, or
the e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer
for a more flawless, shine-free
complexion.
Foundation and Concealer:
Save
Though this may not be
possible if you have sensitive
skin, or if you’re tricky to shade
match, I do believe that you
can save on your foundation
and concealer. the Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind concealer
is one of my favourites!
Setting Powder: Save
Though I am a fan of high-end
setting powders, I do think this
is another area where you can
save if necessary – especially if
your skin is on the drier side.
My favourite affordable
option is the Maybelline Fit Me
Loose Finishing Powder.
Blush, Bronzer and Highlighter:
Splurge
Whilst you can definitely
get away with affordable face
products, I do think spending
a little bit extra in this category
is worthwhile – especially if
you’re saving on your other
base products.
If you’re wanting to splurge
on quality, you can do it in a
more affordable way by keeping
an eye out for a face palette
that you love, so you get more
product for less. I really love
the Hourglass palettes and
sets when they’re available, as
well as the One/Size blush and
bronzer trios for some variety.
Eyeshadow: Splurge
Eyeshadow in particular is
one place where I think it’s
necessary to splurge if possible.
You just can’t get the same
quality in affordable palettes!
To spend your money effectively,
find a palette you love
and know you’ll use every
shade in, or invest in a lid shade
or glitter to use with bronzer in
the crease.
Mascara: Save
It’s no secret that
there are plenty of
amazing affordable
mascaras on the
market right now.
If you haven’t tried
them already, I
recommend giving
the Maybelline
Lash Sensational or Essence
Lash Princess False Lash Effect
mascaras a go.
Eyebrow Products: Save
No matter if you use an
eyebrow pencil, gel, or pomade,
there’s a great, affordable
option out there for you.
The Mecca Max BROW GURU
Power Brow Strong Hold Gel is
perfect for no makeup-makeup
days.
Hair Products: Somewhere
in the middle!
Though I’m not generally a
fan of super affordable
hair products, I do think
it’s possible to find a
middle ground. Opt for
Shark tools instead of
Dyson, or switch from
Kérastase to Redken if
you want to save without
compromising the look
and health of your hair.
Experience the thrill of coming face to face with the
King of beasts!
Zambi Wildlife Retreat is an exclusive and unique
Not for Profit Animal Sanctuary,
set in beautifully landscaped grounds.
A tour of the retreat allows you the opportunity to get up
close and personal with some amazing animals and
learn about their history and species. Zambi only
allows limited visitors each week and you will
need to book your spot on our website booking
page here: www.zambi.org/bookings
The bookings are only available for a total of
7 guests and includes a tour of the retreat
with an experienced guide where you will get
to hand feed the macaw parrots and baboon
monkeys. Complimentary hot and cold drinks
and light snacks are included in the cost.
There is also the opportunity to add on animal
encounters such as hand feeding the big cats
and meeting the meerkats and little marmoset
monkeys. This can be booked at the same time
as your tour or added during your visit.
Entry is 9 years of age and older and a
further age restriction of 12 years and
older will apply to hand feeding the
big cats.
zambi.org
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PARRAMATTA’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
FROM VEGAS
TO THE WEST!
CASSIDY PEARCE
Though he admits that being involved
in a Bee Gees tribute show
was never his goal initially, Michael
Clift said he saw the signs
when the reception he got when
playing their songs at corporate gigs was so
positive, prompting him to start up a band for
a bit of fun.
“It was never meant to be our main focus, we
just thought it was a brilliant idea,” he said.
But, when people started liking it, Clift recalls
conversations starting around who they
wanted to be. Was it a matter of singing a few
covers, or going all-in on authenticity?
“We soon realised that we needed to put
more effort into it, so then it’s a case of, how
much effort do you put into it, is it really worth
it?” he said.
“It was then that we decided that it’s a great
idea, and it really deserved our respect and
our 110 per cent.”
It was then that Clift decided to become Barry
Gibb, taking the time to master those high
notes, and the quintessential Bee Gees sound.
To no-one’s surprise, this was when people
started to respond, allowing Clift to take the
show internationally. But, a tour in the US is
when things truly changed.
“The US is a tough market, you have to be on
your A game to nail it, and I think at that point
when we did that and we got back, we felt like
we did a good job, and we just had a different
confidence,” he said.
Clift and the The Australian Bee Gees Show
ended up scoring a Vegas residency, which
has seen them perform to thousands, and
continue to do so into next year.
According to Clift, this has been a phenomenal
journey.
“If I wake up one morning and think about
it, you think, ‘This can’t be real’, because we’ve
been here for 13 years,” he said.
“We’re in Excalibur six nights a week, we’ve
done over 4000 shows. People come to hear
the Bee Gees’ music, and we deliver! It’s like
sprinting a marathon. We don’t rest.”
This month, Clift will be heading back to
Australia for the first time since before the
pandemic, and he’s bringing the band along
with him for a few shows.
“It’s a big deal for us to come back to Australia,
especially for me because I’ve been in Vegas
for 13 years. My family is here, my friends
are here, so it’s a beautiful thing,” he said.
According to Clift, the show which will be
taking to the Evan Theatre stage later this
month is much the same as their Vegas stuff,
allowing for Penrith locals to get a taste of
Vegas, and a great Aussie success story, right
here at home.
“For us, it’s a celebration of the whole catalogue
of the Bee Gees, with less focus on the
‘60s and ‘70s,” he said.
“We’re taking the Vegas show on the road,
and that’s what we love about it. When we say
‘direct from Vegas’, it’s direct from Vegas.”
The Australian Bee Gees Show will be on
at Panthers on Thursday, August 18 at 8pm.
Tickets: $45. Visit penrith.panthers.com.au.
Hambledon Cottage Museum
• Enjoy a fascinating 19th century guided experience in Colonial
Parramatta.
• A rare surviving circa 1824 Colonial Georgian Cottage that
showcases 1850’s living with authentic period furnishings.
• Experience the gracious and lavish lifestyle that John
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• Visit our Lucas Gallery and see the new exhibition:
Commemorating 200 Years at Hambledon Cottage –
‘A very neat little abode’
Admission Prices are Adults $10, Concessions $8, Children $2
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THINGS TO DO
Sit down for some thrilling theatre
Award-winning Queensland performance makers Shock Therapy
Arts will be putting their signature touch on a timely Greek
Classic this week at Riverside. One of the great plays of the
Western Canon, this psychological thriller follows the story of
Medea, as the pressures of court politics, family, and discrimination
within the patriarchy start to unravel her world.
End the week with a flick
Bring the kids along to the Winston Hills movie night at Caber
Park this Friday, April 12. From 4pm onwards, there will be
roving entertainment, yard games, live music and food trucks,
before a screening of 2022 film ‘DC League of Super Pets’ kicks
off at 6pm. For more information about Friday’s event, visit
atparramatta.com.
Celebrate Hambledon Cottage
Parramatta’s much-loved Hambledon Cottage will mark its
bicentenary these April school holidays with a new exhibition,
live music, craft and heritage stalls, trade demonstrations, entertainment,
food stalls and cottage open house. The celebrations
will kick off on Saturday, April 13 and are a chance for the
community to experience the cottage’s rich history.
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 meetings. 9635 0022.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Rotary Club of Parramatta
Regular meetings. New members
welcome. For more information, visit
www.parramattacityrotary.org.au.
Lions Club of Parramatta
Board Meeting second Wednesday
of each month. Dinner Social night
fourth Saturday of each month. New
members welcome. Contact Graham
Estreich on 0432 343 677.
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
Carlingford Court Shopping Centre
on Tuesdays from 11 am to 1pm, and
Thursdays 4pm to 6pm.
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.
Old Government House
Old Government House is the oldest
surviving public building in Australia
and one of 11 recognised convict sites
that tell the story of Australia’s forced
convict migration. Open Thursday-
Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday
11am-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm. Call
9635 8149 for details.
SPORT GROUPS
PCYC Parramatta
Various programs held weekly.
9635 8242.
Parramatta Lions Junior AFL
0401 742 684.
Parramatta District Cricket
pdca@bigpond.com
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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COUNTRY
CORNER
Faith drives Scotty’s new track
Scotty McCreery (pictured above) has
dropped a great new song, ‘Red Letter Blueprint’
– and it’s very much driven by his faith.
The song is off his forthcoming album,
‘Rise & Fall’, due out next month.
“It’s held me up during my lows, and it’s
been with me when I celebrate my highs,” he
said.
“This new album was influenced by the
rises and falls in my life through the years, so
I wanted to sing about what sustains me. I’ve
featured songs about my wife and my son,
but I also wanted to share a song about my
faith. I hope it is comforting to anyone who
may need to hear these words.”
CMT Awards on Paramount+
The CMT Awards were held in the United
States over the weekend, hosted by Kelsea
Ballerini.
You can catch up on Paramount+.
April fool’s to reality
Aussie star Blake Dantier (pictured bottom
right) slip slop slaps on a healthy dose of
self-love in his tongue-in-check single, ‘Pool
Party For One’ featuring Andrew Swift.
What started as an April Fool’s joke
between Dantier and fellow country songsmith
Swift, quickly snowballed into a very
real poolside bop.
“We’ve shared a house at Tamworth the
last few years, which has a pool of course,”
shared Dantier.
“I spent a bit of time in there with a dark
n’ stormy in hand and Andrew managed to
snap a few cheeky photos.”
Swift used the photos to create a mock
single cover for the fictional song, ‘Pool
Party For One’ and posted it on social media
the following April 1.
Yet, it wouldn’t be long before Dantier
made it a reality.
“Friends who were fooled had said in their
defence that it just sounds like something I’d
have written,” explained the singer-songwriter.
“So, I wrote it, for real”.
The song is out now on all the usual
streaming services.
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At the movies...
PREVIEW
PREVIEW
The Tiger’s Apprentice Monkey Man
1 hour, 22 minutes 2 hour, 3 minutes
‘The Tiger's Apprentice’ centres on a
normal boy, Tom, who gets drawn into a
world against his wishes when his eccentric
grandmother who he lives with in San
Francisco's Chinatown turns out to be the
guardian of the phoenix egg.
When his grandmother perishes in battle
and is spirited away in a ghost cart, Tom
must apprentice with an unlikely mentor –
a tiger, Mr. Hu – to learn ancient magic and
become the egg's new protector. They team
up with an unlikely band of exotic creatures,
each representing a different sign of
the Chinese zodiac, who can morph into
human form while retaining their innate
animal characteristics.
Oscar nominee Dev Patel achieves an
astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing
debut with an action thriller about
one man’s quest for vengeance against
the corrupt leaders who murdered his
mother and continue to systemically victimise
the poor and powerless.
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman,
an icon embodying strength and courage,
‘Monkey Man’ stars Patel as Kid, an
anonymous young man who ekes out a
meagre living in an underground fight
club where, night after night, wearing a
gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more
popular fighters for cash.
After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers
a way to infiltrate the enclave of the
city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma
boils over, his mysteriously scarred
hands unleash an explosive campaign
of retribution to settle the score with the
men who took everything from him.
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Nathan Taylor
TV NEWS
Ê ‘Swift Street’, a new urban heist-escapade
through inner-city Melbourne, will
premiere on SBS on Wednesday, April 24 at
8.30pm. This action-packed crime drama follows
21-year-old street smart Elsie who must
team up with her jaded old-school hustler
father, Robert, to get him out of a $26,000
debt and save him from a merciless crime
boss. The unlikely pair embark on a series of
crimes while navigating their complicated
father-daughter relationship.
Ê A number of popular shows in the US as
well as here have been renewed for further
seasons. Dick Wolf-produced procedurals
‘Chicago Med’, ‘Chicago Fire’, ‘Chicago P.D’.,
‘Law & Order’ and ‘Law & Order: SVU’ have
all been given the green light by NBC. The
only series yet to be renewed is ‘Law & Order:
Organised Crime’.
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Ê Disney+ is becoming the home of music
docos of late, with one about legendary
Californian band The Beach Boys set to premiere
next month. Simply titled ‘The Beach
Boys’, the documentary traces the band
from humble family beginnings and features
never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews
with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson,
Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce
Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music
business, including Lindsey Buckingham,
Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.
Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl
and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus
view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin
and hear audio from Ricky Fataar. Catch ‘The
Beach Boys’ from Friday, May 24 on Disney+.
Ê It was one of the most talked about
shows a couple of years ago, and now ‘Nine
Perfect Strangers’ is getting a second season.
Details on the plot of the new season is
scarce at this stage, but one thing is assured,
Nicole Kidman will be reprising her role in
the Amazon Prime Video production. Don’t
expect it anytime soon though.
Ê ‘Luxe Listings Sydney’ spin-off, ‘Luxe
Listings Toronto’ is coming to Prime Video on
Friday, April 26. The Toronto-based edition
follows one of the most cutthroat real estate
markets on the planet, showcasing highstakes
multimillion-dollar listings in Canada’s
largest city. It features agents Peter and
Paige Torkan, founders of Team Torkan, and
Brett Starke, founder of The Starke Group.
Ê Just in time for the school holidays, a reboot
of 2000s animation ‘Dora the Explorer’
is coming to Paramount+ on Friday, April 12.
With all new CG animation and imaginative
character driven storylines, the upcoming
‘Dora’ series follows everyone’s favourite
bilingual explorer, Dora, and her best monkey
friend, Boots, as they embark on epic
adventures in a fantastical rainforest.
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TV Guide: APRIL 9 – 15 Your guide to the week’s television viewing
6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00
Foreign Correspondent 10:30 The Pacific
11:00 Antiques Roadshow 12:00 ABC News
1:00 Call The Midwife (PG) 2:00 Anh’s
Brush With Fame 2:25 Back Roads 2:55 Old
People’s Home For 4 Year Olds 3:55 Long
Lost Family (PG) 4:40 Grand Designs (PG)
5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Hard Quiz
(PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Miriam
Margolyes Impossibly Australian (M l,s) 9:00
Creative Types With Virginia Trioli (PG)
2:30 Feel Good Road
Trips (PG) 3:00 My
Impossible House (PG)
4:00 Medical Emergency (PG)
4:30 Better Homes And
Gardens 5:30 Escape To The
Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt
7:30 Call The Midwife (PG)
8:40 A Touch Of Frost (M l,v)
5:25 Miraculous: Tales
Of Ladybug And Cat
Noir (PG) 6:00 Hank
Zipzer 6:30 Operation Ouch!
7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35
Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of
Awesomeness (PG) 8:00 Hotel
Transylvania (PG) 8:25 Almost
Naked Animals
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG)
11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie:
“Cup Of Love” (AKA ‘Love & Coffee’) (PG)
(’16) Stars: Anna Hutchison 2:00 Beat The
Chasers UK (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 Ego - The Michael
Gudinski Story (M d,l) 9:55 First Dates UK
(M) 11:00 The Latest Seven News 11:30
Born To Kill? (M) 12:30 Emerald City (M)
2:00 Deep Water
Salvage (PG) 3:00 Billy
The Exterminator (PG)
3:30 Cities Of The Underworld
(PG) 4:30 Storage Wars (PG)
5:00 American Restoration
(PG) 5:30 American Pickers
(PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG)
7:30 Outback Truckers (PG)
1:00 ABC News Day
3:00 ABC News
Afternoons 4:00
Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC
News With Joe O’Brien 6:00
ABC News Hour 7:00 ABC
National News 7:30 ABC
Evening News 8:00 ABC News
Tonight 8:45 The Business
1:15 Australian Idol
(PG) 3:00 Modern
Family (PG) 3:30
Puppies Make You Laugh Out
Loud (PG) 4:30 Bondi Vet (PG)
5:30 The Amazing Race (PG)
6:30 Cats Make You Laugh
Out Loud (PG) 7:30 First Dates
UK (M s)
4:35 Beep And Mort
5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35
Pop Paper City 5:55
Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter
Rabbit 7:05 Karma’s World
7:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG)
8:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg
(M) 9:15 Upstart Crow (M s)
9:45 Double Parked (PG)
5:30 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE
News Morning 12:00 Married At First Sight
(M l,s) 1:45 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00
Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00
NINE News Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point
Australia (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A
Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Gordon Ramsay’s
Food Stars (PG) 9:50 Million Dollar Murders
(M v) 10:50 NINE News Late 11:20 Chicago
Med (M) 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) 1:00
Pointless (PG)
4:35 Grace Beside Me
(PG) 5:00 Our Stories
5:30 Indian Country
6:00 Bamay 6:40 NITV News
Update 6:50 Wild Survivors
7:40 Great Lakes Wild (PG)
8:40 Ice Cowboys (M) 9:30
Over The Black Dot 10:20 UK
Rugby League 2024
5:00 John Torode’s
Middle East 6:00 Luke
Nguyen’s India 6:30
Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook
Up With Adam Liaw 7:30
Rachel Khoo’s Simple
Pleasures 8:00 Selena + Chef
8:30 Choccywoccydoodah
9:30 Come Dine With Me UK
12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00
Entertainment Tonight (PG) 1:30 I’m A
Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here (PG) 3:00
Good Chef Bad Chef 3:30 10 News First:
Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The
Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News
First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The
Project (PG) 7:30 I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me
Out Of Here (PG) 9:00 NCIS (M v) 11:00
The Project (PG) 12:00 The Late Show With
Stephen Colbert (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping
6:00 Home Shopping
8:00 Pooches At Play
8:30 Jake And The
Fatman 9:30 Diagnosis Murder
(PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30
NCIS (M v) 2:30 Jake And The
Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis
Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG)
7:30 Bull (M v) 9:25 FBI (M)
4:00 PBS News Hour
5:05 Wine Lovers’
Guide To Australia 5:40
Haramain: The Train Of The
Desert (In Spanish/ English)
6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV
News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10
Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)
8:30 Vikings: The Rise And Fall
2:00 The Big Bang
Theory (PG) 3:00 Rules
Of Engagement (PG)
4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30
Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG)
6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00
The Big Bang Theory (PG)
8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG)
10:00 Rules Of Engagement
2:00 Bewitched 2:30
Full House (PG) 3:00
The Nanny (PG) 3:30
Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The
Addams Family 5:00
Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of
Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves
Raymond (PG) 7:00 The
Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG)
5:00 Worldwatch 9:15 Paul O’Grady For The
Love Of Dogs (PG) 10:15 Earth’s Sacred
Wonders (PG) 11:25 Mountain Vets (PG)
12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Ancient Egypt’s
Darkest Hour 3:00 Mastermind 3:40 The
Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Worlds
Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05
Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers
6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS
World News 7:30 Great British Railway
Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight (M)
1:30 Ugliest House In
America 3:00 The Block
(PG) 4:00 Lakefront
Bargain Hunt 5:00 Flip Or Flop
6:00 House Hunters
International 7:00 House
Hunters USA 7:30 Country
House Hunters NZ 8:30
Escape To The Chateau
3:05 Antiques
Roadshow 3:35 Movie:
“The Syndicate” (PG)
(’68) Stars: William Sylvester
5:30 Yorkshire Auction House
6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30
New Tricks (M) 8:40 Agatha
Christie’s Marple (M l,v) 10:40
A Wedding And A Murder (M)
6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00
Four Corners (PG) 11:00 Antiques
Roadshow 12:00 ABC News 12:30 National
Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch 2:00
Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 2:25 Back
Roads 2:55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year
Olds 3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) 4:40
Grand Designs (PG) 5:30 Antiques
Roadshow 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC
News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of
The Duds (PG) 8:30 The Weekly (PG)
2:30 My Impossible
House (PG) 3:30
Harry’s Practice 4:00
Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30
Better Homes And Gardens
5:30 Escape To The Country
6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30
Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Judge
John Deed (M v)
5:00 Lagging 5:25
Miraculous: Tales Of
Ladybug And Cat Noir
(PG) 6:00 Hank Zipzer 6:30
Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible
Histories 7:35 Kung Fu Panda:
Legends Of Awesomeness
(PG) 8:00 Hotel Transylvania
8:25 Almost Naked Animals
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG)
11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie:
“At Home In Mitford” (G) (’17) Stars: Andie
MacDowell 2:00 Beat The Chasers UK (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 The 1% Club (PG) 8:30 The Front Bar
(M) 9:30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On
Camera (M) 10:30 The Latest Seven News
11:00 Talking Footy (M)
2:00 Mega Mechanics
(PG) 3:00 Billy The
Exterminator (PG) 3:30
Cities Of The Underworld (PG)
4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00
American Restoration (PG)
5:30 American Pickers (PG)
6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30
Highway Patrol (PG)
1:35 ABC News Day
3:00 ABC News
Afternoons 4:00
Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC
News With Joe O’Brien 6:00
ABC News Hour 7:00 ABC
National News 7:30 ABC
Evening News 8:00 ABC News
Tonight 8:45 The Business
3:50 Puppies Make
You Laugh Out Loud
(PG) 4:50 Bondi Vet
(PG) 5:30 The Amazing Race
(PG) 6:30 Dogs Make You
Laugh Out Loud (PG) 7:30
First Dates UK (M s) 8:35
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
UK (M l)
4:35 Beep And Mort
5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35
Pop Paper City 5:55
Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter
Rabbit 7:05 Karma’s World
7:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG)
8:30 Death In Paradise (M v)
9:30 The Beast Must Die (M l)
10:20 Close To Me (M l,s)
5:30 Today 6:30 Today Extra 11:30 NINE
News Morning 12:00 Gordon Ramsay’s
Food Stars (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00
Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News
Afternoon 5:00 Tipping Point Australia (PG)
6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG)
7:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars (PG)
9:10 Australian Crime Stories - The
Investigators (MA15+) 10:00 NINE News
Late 11:00 See No Evil (M v) 11:35 The
Equalizer (M v) 12:20 Tipping Point (PG)
5:00 Our Stories 5:30
Te Ao With Moana 6:00
Bamay 6:30 NITV
News Update 6:40 Africa’s
Hidden Kingdoms 7:30 Kickin’
Back With Gilbert McAdam
8:05 Muhammad And Larry (M)
9:05 Movie: “Any Given
Sunday” (M l,s,v) (’99)
5:00 John Torode’s
Middle East 6:00 Luke
Nguyen’s India 6:30
Lidia’s Kitchen 7:00 The Cook
Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Adam
And Poh’s Great Australian
Bites 8:00 Nadiya’s Spices
Made Simple 8:30 Jason
Atherton’s Dubai Dishes
9:30 Football: Matildas v Mexico *Live*
12:30 10 News First: Midday 1:30 I’m A
Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here (PG) 3:00
Good Chef Bad Chef 3:30 10 News First:
Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The
Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News
First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The
Project (PG) 7:30 I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me
Out Of Here (PG) 9:00 FBI: International
(M v) 11:00 The Project (PG) 12:00 The
Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG)
6:00 Home Shopping
8:00 Pooches At Play
8:30 Jake And The
Fatman 9:30 Diagnosis Murder
(PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30
NCIS (M v) 2:30 Jake And The
Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis
Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG)
7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M)
4:15 PBS News Hour
5:15 Bananas 5:20
Wine Lovers’ Guide To
Australia 5:50 The UnXplained
With William Shatner:
Mysterious Tombs (PG) 6:40
Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News
Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats
Does Countdown (M l,s)
2:00 The Big Bang
Theory (PG) 3:00 Rules
Of Engagement (PG)
4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30
Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG)
6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00
The Big Bang Theory (PG)
8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG)
10:00 Rules Of Engagement
2:00 Bewitched 2:30
Full House (PG) 3:00
The Nanny (PG) 3:30
Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The
Addams Family 5:00
Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of
Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves
Raymond (PG) 7:00 The
Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG)
5:00 Worldwatch 9:15 Paul O’Grady For The
Love Of Dogs (PG) 10:15 Earth’s Sacred
Wonders (PG) 11:25 Mountain Vets (M)
12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Dateline (M) 2:30
Insight (M) 3:40 The Cook Up (PG) 4:10
Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG)
5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And
Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG)
6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Alone Australia
(M l) 8:30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told
You (M) 9:25 Litvinenko (M)
1:00 Dream Homes
Revealed 2:00 Country
House Hunters NZ 3:00
The Block (PG) 4:00 Lakefront
Bargain Hunt 5:00 Holiday
Homes In The Sun 6:00 House
Hunters International 7:00
House Hunters USA 7:30
Home Town 8:30 Good Bones
2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine
Woman (PG) 3:00
Antiques Roadshow
3:30 Movie: “The Frightened
City” (PG) (’61) Stars: Sean
Connery 5:30 Yorkshire
Auction House 6:30 Antiques
Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes
By (M) 8:40 Midsomer Murders
6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00
Australian Story (PG) 10:30 Compass 11:00
Antiques Roadshow 12:00 ABC News 1:00
Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian (M)
2:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 2:25 QI
(PG) 2:55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year
Olds 3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) 4:40
Grand Designs (PG) 5:30 Antiques
Roadshow 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC
News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent
8:30 Grand Designs NZ (PG)
2:30 My Greek
Odyssey (PG) 3:30
Harry’s Practice 4:00
Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30
Better Homes And Gardens
5:30 Escape To The Country
6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father
Brown (M) 8:30 Shetland (M v)
11:00 Murdoch Mysteries (M v)
5:00 Lagging (PG) 5:25
Miraculous: Tales Of
Ladybug And Cat Noir
(PG) 6:00 Hank Zipzer 6:30
Operation Ouch! 7:00 Horrible
Histories 7:35 Kung Fu Panda:
Legends Of Awesomeness
(PG) 8:00 Hotel Transylvania
8:35 Dodo (PG)
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show (PG)
11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie:
“Wicked Mom’s Club” (AKA ‘Mom Wars’) (M)
(’17) Stars: Jessica Blackmore 2:00 Beat
The Chasers UK (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 America’s Got Talent (PG)
10:30 The Latest Seven News 11:00 The
Amazing Race (PG) 12:30 Fortitude (M)
3:30 Cities Of The
Underworld (PG) 4:30
Storage Wars (PG)
5:00 American Restoration
(PG) 5:30 American Pickers
(PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG)
7:00 AFL: Round 5: Melbourne
v Brisbane *Live* From The
MCG 10:30 AFL: Post Game
1:30 ABC News Day
3:00 ABC News
Afternoons 4:00
Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC
News With Joe O’Brien 6:00
ABC News Hour 7:00 ABC
National News 7:30 ABC
Evening News 8:00 ABC News
Tonight 8:45 The Business
12:05 Big Brother (PG)
1:40 Australian Idol
(PG) 3:30 Cats Make
You Laugh Out Loud (PG) 4:30
Bondi Vet (PG) 5:30 The
Amazing Race (PG) 6:30
Toddlers Make You Laugh Out
Loud (PG) 7:30 Ramsay’s 24
Hours To Hell And Back (PG)
4:35 Beep And Mort
5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35
Pop Paper City 5:55
Fireman Sam 6:30 Peter
Rabbit 7:05 Karma’s World
7:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG)
8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:05
Gruen (MA15+) 9:40 The
Weekly With Charlie Pickering
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Stadium 9:45 NRL: Friday Night Knock Off
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“Coffy” (M) (’73)
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With Justine Schofield
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Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30
Nigel Slater’s Middle East 8:30
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12:00 10 News First: Midday 1:00
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Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30
Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG)
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The Addams Family 5:00
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IKEA - How Do They Really Do It? (PG)
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1:00 Masters Of Flip
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The Block (PG) 4:00
Lakefront Bargain Hunt 5:00
Restored By The Fords 6:00
House Hunters International
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House Hunters Renovation
8:30 Fixer Upper
3:05 Antiques
Roadshow 3:35 Movie:
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House” (PG) (’47) Stars:
Margaret Johnston 5:30
Yorkshire Auction House 6:30
Antiques Roadshow 7:30 RBT
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12:00 Movie: “Mommy’s Little Angel” (M)
(’18) Stars: Amanda Clayton 2:00 House Of
Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG)
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Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better
Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “The
Green Mile” (MA15+) (’99) Stars: Tom
Hanks 12:30 TBA 1:30 Travel Oz (PG)
12:00 Movie: “Heart Of The Manor” (G) (’21)
Stars: Ashlynn Yennie 2:00 Pointless (PG)
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News
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6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG)
7:30 NRL: Broncos v Dolphins *Live* 9:50
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“Gringo” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Joel Edgerton
2:00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3:00 Good
Chef Bad Chef 3:30 10 News First:
Afternoon 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The
Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News
First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30 The
Project (PG) 7:30 Ready Steady Cook (PG)
8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 10:30
Fire Country (PG) 11:30 The Project (PG)
12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Tony Robinson -
WWII By Drone (M v) 3:00 NITV News: Nula
3:40 The Cook Up (PG) 4:10 Worlds Most
Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05
Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers
6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS
World News 7:35 Ancient Egypt By Train
(PG) 8:30 Michael Palin - Into Iraq (PG)
4:30 Better Homes And
Gardens 5:30 Escape
To The Country 6:30
Bargain Hunt 7:30 The
Yorkshire Steam Railway (PG)
8:30 Escape To The Country
5:30 American Pickers
(PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars
(PG) 7:00 AFL: Friday
Night Countdown 7:20 AFL:
Round 5: Western Bulldogs v
Essendon *Live*
4:00 Britain’s Got
Talent (PG) 6:30
Movie: “Matilda” (PG)
(’96) Stars: Mara Wilson 8:30
Movie: “Where The Crawdads
Sing” (M s,v) (’22)
6:00 Bamay 6:40
Africa’s Hidden
Kingdoms 7:30 Eddies
Lil’ Homies 7:45 Movie: “Emu
Runner” (M) (’18) Stars: Rhae-
Kye Waites
6:00 Home Shopping
8:00 Football: Mini
Match: Round 23:
Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC
8:30 Ready Steady Cook (PG)
9:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG)
4:00 Good Chef Bad
Chef 4:30 Becker (PG)
5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30
The Big Bang Theory (PG)
8:30 Two And A Half Men (PG)
11:00 Frasier (PG)
4:00 Lakefront Bargain
Hunt 5:00 Fixer Upper
6:00 House Hunters
International 7:00 House
Hunters USA 7:30 Scott’s
Vacation House Rules
6:00 Hank Zipzer 6:30
Operation Ouch! 7:00
Horrible Histories (PG)
7:35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends
Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:00
Transformers: EarthSpark (PG)
4:00 Afternoon Briefing
5:00 ABC News With
Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC
News Hour 7:00 ABC National
News 7:30 ABC Evening News
8:00 Planet America
6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05
Karma’s World 7:30
Would I Lie To You?
(PG) 8:30 Movie: “Burlesque”
(M l,s) (’10) Stars: Cher 10:30
Would I Lie To You? (PG)
5:30 John Torode’s
Middle East 6:00 Plat
Du Tour 6:30 Lidia’s
Kitchen 7:00 The Cook Up
With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick
Stein: From Venice To Istanbul
5:50 The UnXplained
With William Shatner
(PG) 6:40 Jeopardy!
7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8
Out Of 10 Cats Does
Countdown (M l,s)
5:00 Bewitched 5:30
Movie: “Hating Alison
Ashley” (PG) (’05) Stars:
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“Doctor Dolittle 2” (PG) (’01)
Stars: Eddie Murphy
4:30 Dr Quinn Medicine
Woman (PG) 5:30
Yorkshire Auction
House 6:30 Antiques
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Murder In Provence (M) 9:00 The Suspect
12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick/
Bendigo *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30
Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG)
6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security -
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10:00 Movie: “Non-Stop” (M l,v) (’14) Stars:
Liam Neeson 12:00 My Greek Odyssey
12:30 Destination WA 1:00 Ageless 1:30
The Pet Rescuers (PG) 2:00 Gordon
Ramsay’s Food Stars (PG) 3:30 TBA 4:30
The Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News First At
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A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Space Invaders
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Stars: Mark Wahlberg
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Gourmet 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30
Good Chef Bad Chef 4:00 My Market
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(PG) 8:00 Ambulance UK (M) 10:30 So Help
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New Zealand From A Train 9:25 From Paris
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Between Two Worlds (M l)
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Racing *Live* 6:00
Heathrow (PG) 6:30
Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The
Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30
Escape To The Country
5:30 Storage Wars (M)
6:00 Pawn Stars (PG)
7:00 Storage Wars
(PG) 7:30 Movie: “Braveheart”
(MA15+) (’95) Stars: Mel
Gibson
4:30 Frogger (PG) 5:30
Movie: “The Angry
Birds Movie” (PG) (’16)
Stars: Jason Sudeikis 7:30
Movie: “Flightplan” (M v) (’05)
Stars: Jodie Foster
6:30 Strait To The Plate
7:00 The Other Side
(PG) 7:30 Alone
Australia (M l) 8:30 Movie: “The
Exorcist” (MA15+) (’73) Stars:
Ellen Burstyn
5:30 Reel Action 6:00
JAG (PG) 7:00 Football:
Isuzu Ute A-League:
Round 24: Sydney FC v
Western Sydney Wanderers
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Frasier (PG) 5:00 Deal
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The Big Bang Theory (PG)
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Home Shopping
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House Rules 5:30
Dream Homes
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In The Sun 7:30 Escape To
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6:10 The Next Step
6:30 Operation Ouch!
(PG) 7:00 Mythbusters
(PG) 7:35 Star Wars: Young
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Transylvania
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Planet America 5:00
ABC News 5:30 The
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6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05
Riley Rocket 7:30
Would I Lie To You?
(PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Live At
The Apollo (M l,s) 9:20 Whose
Line Is It Anyway? (M l)
6:00 The Next Thing
You Eat 6:30 Eva
Longoria: Searching
For Mexico 7:30 Jimmy
Doherty’s New Zealand Escape
8:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes
5:55 The Food That
Built The World (PG)
7:35 Impossible
Engineering (PG) 8:30 Road
House (MA15+) 11:35 Juice:
Cake/ Helluva View (M)
5:10 Kenan (PG) 5:40
Movie: “Alvin And The
Chipmunks: The Road
Chip” (PG) (’15) Stars: Justin
Long 7:30 Movie: “The Hunger
Games” (M v) (’12)
4:00 Customs (PG)
5:00 Rugby Union:
Super W: Rebels v
Drua *Live* 7:00 Rugby Union:
Rugby Pacific: Rebels v
Highlanders *Live*
12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30
Gardening Australia 2:30 Dream Gardens
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Chef 3:55 Grand Designs NZ 4:40 George
Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 5:30 Antiques
Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 7:00 ABC
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Homes And Gardens 2:00 Movie: “Runaway
Bride” (PG) (’99) Stars: Julia Roberts 4:30
Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG)
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Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Farmer
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6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 Lego Masters
Australia Vs The Rest Of The World (PG)
8:40 60 Minutes (PG) 9:40 NINE News Late
10:10 The First 48 (MA15+) 11:10
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(PG) 1:30 Cook With Luke 2:00 Destination
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First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 I’m
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9:00 FBI (M) 12:00 The Sunday Project
12:00 Worldwatch 12:55 Wrestling 1:00
Motorsport: Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: Paris-
Roubaix Highlights 4:00 Gymnastics: Artistic
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Turkish)
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(’02) Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye
4:30 The Goldbergs
(PG) 5:00 Dr Harry’s
Animal Encounters
(PG) 6:00 Dogs Behaving
(Very) Badly (PG) 8:00 Law &
Order: Criminal Intent (M)
6:20 Animal Babies
(PG) 7:30 The
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Jennifer Lopez
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A-League: Round 24:
Melbourne City v Perth
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7:30 NCIS (M v) 12:15 NCIS:
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Theory (PG) 8:30 Two And A
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House Hunters USA 6:30
House Hunters International
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6:05 The Next Step
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Transylvania
4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC
News With Auslan 5:30
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Foreign Correspondent 7:00
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Would I Lie To You?
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Theroux Interviews Yungblud
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Roux’s French Country
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Abandoned
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(’06) Stars: Sarah Natochenny
5:45 Movie: “Abominable” (G)
(’19) Stars: Chloe Bennet
4:00 Movie: “Comes A
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(’14) Stars: Sylvester Stallone
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Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Lego Masters
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News First: Afternoon 4:00 Neighbours (PG)
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News First 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 6:30
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Me Out Of Here (PG) 9:00 FBI: Most
Wanted (M v) 11:00 The Project (PG)
2:05 Tony Robinson - WWII By Drone (M)
(In English/ German) 3:00 Mastermind 3:30
The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00
Scotland, Slavery And Statues (PG) 5:05
Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers
6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS
World News 7:30 Finding Your Roots (PG)
8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M)
4:30 Better Homes And
Gardens 5:30 Escape
To The Country 6:30
Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin
(PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M v)
10:40 Railroad Australia (PG)
5:00 American
Restoration (PG) 5:30
American Pickers (PG)
6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30
Outback Opal Hunters (PG)
8:30 Adventure Gold Diggers
3:15 TBA 5:00 Bondi
Vet (PG) 5:30 The
Amazing Race (PG)
6:30 Monkeys Make You
Laugh Out Loud (PG) 7:30 Law
& Order: Criminal Intent (M v)
6:40 Africa’s Hidden
Kingdoms 7:30 First
Australians (PG) 8:30
Karla Grant Presents (PG) 9:00
Scotland, Slavery And Statues
(PG) 10:05 The Shiralee (M)
1:30 Star Trek: Voyager
(M v) 2:30 Jake And
The Fatman (PG) 3:30
Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30
JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30
NCIS (M)
4:00 Good Chef Bad
Chef 4:30 Becker (PG)
5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30
Neighbours (PG) 7:00 The Big
Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Two
And A Half Men (PG)
4:00 Lakefront Bargain
Hunt 5:00 Fixer Upper
6:00 House Hunters
International 7:00 House
Hunters USA 8:30 Help! I
Wrecked My House
6:00 Hank Zipzer 6:30
Operation Ouch! (PG)
7:00 Horrible Histories
(PG) 7:35 Kung Fu Panda:
Legends Of Awesomeness
(PG) 8:00 Hotel Transylvania
4:00 Afternoon Briefing
5:00 ABC News With
Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC
News Hour 7:00 ABC National
News 7:30 ABC Evening News
8:00 ABC News Tonight
6:30 Peter Rabbit 7:05
Karma’s World 7:30
Would I Lie To You?
(PG) 8:30 Mythbusters (PG)
9:20 George Clarke’s
Adventures In Americana
6:00 Taste Of Australia
With Hayden Quinn
6:30 Lidia’s Kitchen
7:00 The Cook Up With Adam
Liaw 7:30 How Do They Really
Do It?
5:50 The Curse Of Oak
Island (PG) 6:40
Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV
News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10
Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)
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4:30 The Addams
Family 5:00 Bewitched
5:30 I Dream Of
Jeannie 6:00 Everybody Loves
Raymond (PG) 7:00 The
Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG)
3:20 Movie: “It’s All
Happening” (G) (’63)
Stars: Tommy Steele
5:30 Yorkshire Auction House
6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30
Death In Paradise (M)
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78. Huge
80. Greenwich Mean Time
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86. Electricity unit
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6 4 7 5 9 1 2
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15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 32
33 34
35 36 37 38
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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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SPORT
Tuesday, April 9 2024
Struggling Eels go down again
NATHAN TAYLOR
Things continue to go from bad to
worse for the Parramatta Eels after
they were thumped 41-8 by the
Canberra Raiders in the nation’s capital on
Sunday night.
The Eels were never in the contest, down
13-0 at half-time before the Raiders laid on
five second half tries to two to send their
opposition crashing to the bottom four.
“We were outplayed,” Eels coach Brad
Arthur said after the match.
The underfire coach wouldn’t confirm if
he’d make any changes heading into this
Saturday’s crucial showdown against the
Cowboys at CommBank Stadium.
“We need 17 players that are going to own
their moments in the game,” he said.
“Making sure they get their basics of
their game right, their fundamentals right,
and making sure that we’re staying in the
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