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KINDNESS PREVAILS 

Frank Webb, Equality Australia’s Ghassan Kassisieh, Caroline Staples and Claudia Aubert. 

ELLIE BUSBY 

In a chaotic meeting full of 

fiery outbursts and heckling, 

Cumberland Council overturned 

its controversial ban of 

same-sex parenting literature in 

local libraries. 

A heavy police presence, a group 

of opposing protesters, allegations 

of death threats and interjections 

of “Adam and Eve, not Adam and 

Steve” – the divisive meeting saw 

the local Council once again in the 

spotlight as Councillors, residents 

and those from broader Sydney 

debated the ban for over four hours. 

During public forum, 13 people 

spoke against the ban, including 

long-term resident Caroline Staples. 

She presented a petition that had 

been signed by over 41,000 people 

who urged for the ban to be overturned. 

Speaking to the Chamber, Staples 

called for one thing – kindness. 

“This ban does nothing to protect 

children or support our families 

in Cumberland. On the contrary, 

it causes hurt and it causes harm,” 

she said. 

“As a grandmother of a rainbow 

family it says to me that a mere 

image of my daughter, her wife and 

my grandchildren is so dangerous 

that it cannot be on public display or 

it must be hidden away in the adult 

section of the library. 

“If you want to erase or destroy a 

people you try and take away their 

stories, their music, their poems 

and their thoughts.” 

Two people also spoke in favour 

of the ban – including One Nation’s 

Craig Kelly. 

“Normally I would be here and I 

would be strongly against censorship, 

but there is one exception and 

that exception is when it comes to 

children,” Kelly said. 

“It should be the parent’s choice, if 

this book was in the general section 

I’m sure very few of us would be 

here tonight. 

“This ban should continue in the 

children’s section, but if it were to 

be put in the general library I’m sure 

that most of us would agree to that.” 

Throughout the meeting Mayor 

Lisa Lake had to continuously ask 

people in the public gallery to leave 

for a five-minute break over jeers 

and comments that were made to 

other members of the public and 

Councillors. 

Multiple Councillors on both sides 

of the debate said they had received 

death threats. 

A motion was eventually put 

forward to rescind the decision to 

ban same-sex parenting books from 

The book ban, which was championed 

by Councillor Steve Christou, 

has now been overturned. 

the local libraries. 

Kun Huang, who moved the 

motion, called on his colleagues to 

“reverse the wrong” that was made 

at the last Council meeting. 

“In Cumberland, no one should 

be discriminated against based on 

race, religion or sexual orientation,” 

he said. 

“No children should be made to 

feel like they do not belong, unfortunately 

at the last Council meeting, 

we, as the local representatives, 

selectively let our community 

down. 

“We have tarnished the Cumberland 

Council’s name and caused 

hurt and harm to many members of 

the Cumberland community” 

However, Councillor Steve Christou, 

who championed the ban, 

slammed the rescission motion. 

“This is not an attack on gay and 

same-sex couples, what we’re 

saying is address the concerns of 

local residents and place the book 

in the adult section in the library,” 

he continued. 

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Community News Update 

21 May 2024 

Message from Mayor Lake 

Civic Park and Pendle Hill 

Wetland Improvement Project 

Council is gearing up for the Grand Opening of Civic Park in 

Pendle Hill this Thursday at 9:30am. The event will include a 

special plaque unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony, where 

residents, community members and visitors can explore and enjoy the 

park's exciting new features. The upgraded park now features a new 

inclusive and accessible nature play space, outdoor fitness zone, table 

tennis, picnic areas, a half-court basketball court, new amenities and more. 

The project, valued over $17.5 million, has been jointly funded by the 

NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in 

association with Cumberland Council. For more information, visit 

https://haveyoursay.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/civic-park-masterplan 

Your Rates at Work 

Roads Renewals 

Council has recently completed road renewals at Macklin Street in 

Pendle Hill and Thames Street in Merrylands West where over 500m 

of road in total was resurfaced and new asphalt was laid. 

Macklin Street, Pendle Hill 

Thames Street, Merrylands West 

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 

Civic Park and Pendle Hill Wetland Improvement Project 

Back to Guildford Festival 

This weekend, we invite you to explore the new Guildford Laneway at our 

FREE family friendly event, Back to Guildford Festival. Come along and 

enjoy the live music, roving performances, children’s games and activities, 

as well as a huge range of eateries, food and market vendors. There will 

also be a new public art mural to discover and streetscape upgrades 

including tables and benches, installation of smart technology, lighting, 

CCTV cameras and mobile phone charging stations. The upgrades are 

part of the Safer Cities: Her Way Program designed to improve safety 

and amenities for women and girls. For more information, visit 

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/back-to-guildford-festival 

Federal Budget 2024-2025 

I was pleased to see the Federal Budget include some support for those 

in need, including an increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance, changes 

to stage 3 tax cuts and from July 1 all Australian households will receive a 

$300 energy bill rebate. Tertiary students will also receive some relief with 

a change to the rate of indexation. Paid Parental Leave will also increase 

to 22 weeks from 1 July 2024. If you are facing difficulties, don't struggle alone. 

There is a range of Council support as well as external services providing 

assistance which can be found at www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/assistance 

Getting Women Elected Forum 

Join us at the Australian Local Government Women's Associations's 

(ALGWA) ‘Getting Women Elected Forum’ hosted by Council, dedicated 

to empowering women interested in running for election to Council in the 

September 2024 Local Government elections. 

When: Saturday 1 June, 9:30am to 12:30pm 

Where: Holroyd Centre, 11-17 Miller Street, Merrylands 

For more information, visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/algwa 

International Women’s Day brunch at the Holroyd Centre 

This forum is part of ALGWA’s statewide initiative to boost female representation in local government. 

Mayor Lisa Lake 

8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au 

Battery Safety 

Did you know that improperly 

disposing of batteries can lead 

to hazardous fires during waste 

collection and processing? 

Make sure you book a service with 

Mobile Community Recycling Service 

(MCRS) or head to your nearest small 

drop off centres to responsibly dispose 

of your old batteries. 

For more information, visit: 

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/mobile-community-recycling 

National Volunteer Week 

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Council is recognising the 

vital work of our volunteers who contribute to initiatives and services 

including; children and youth, seniors and disability, education and 

care and more. If you’re interested in learning about volunteering in 

Cumberland, please come along for a free bus tour to see what 

opportunities are available. 


www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/national-volunteer-week-2024 

Watchful Eyes Supervise: 

Keep Children Safe Campaign 

Council is encouraging parents to be mindful of 

supervising their children at Council’s Community 

Centres, Libraries, Swim Centre programs and 

events. Council is also reminding parents that 

children under 15 years cannot attend Council 

Swim Centres without adult supervision and 

children under 12 years need an adult to 

attend one of Council’s Libraries. 


www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/child-protection 

Contact Cumberland Council 

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16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160. 

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LOCAL NEWS 

Parramatta has 2050 vision 

A vision for Parramatta in 2050 includes seeing the Roxy Theatre 

reopen as a live music venue. 

‘Parramatta 2050’ reveals a vision to turn Parramatta into the home 

of festivals, sports and entertainment. Photo: Jason Nichol. 

Pierre Esber said ‘Parramatta 2050’ is unlike 

anything Council has ever done before. 

ELLIE BUSBY 

From becoming a festival 

city to delivering Australia’s 

first Aboriginal university, 

Parramatta’s bold new vision for 

2050 promises to put the city on the 

global stage. 

City of Parramatta has revealed 

the first look at its draft long-term 

strategic vision for the city in a 

report titled ‘Parramatta 2050’. 

Lord Mayor Pierre Esber said it’s 

unlike anything Council has ever 

done before. 

“It charts a course for Parramatta’s 

transformation designed to survive 

successive Councils and State and 

Federal Governments and has 

the potential to be this Chamber’s 

single biggest legacy to our community,” 

he said. 

“Some will question why it’s 

important to our community to 

have a presence on the world stage. 

“It’s important because it brings 

a world of opportunity to our 

doorstep and ensures our kids and 

grandkids grow up knowing that in 

Parramatta, anything is possible.” 

As part of its vision, City of 

Parramatta has revealed six “game 

changers” that intend to elevate 

Parramatta’s status to a global city. 

It includes becoming the most 

globally-connected university 

city in the nation and establishing 

Parramatta as western Sydney’s 

jobs engine, creating at least 150,000 

new jobs by 2050. 

By delivering Broadway-level 

experiences through its cultural 

institutions and reopening the 

much-loved Roxy Theatre as a live 

music venue, Parramatta aims to 

become the “epicentre of creativity”. 

It also seeks to lay down the 

foundational framework for Dharug 

People and Council to become 

world leaders in First Nations and 

Local Government collaboration. 

As part of this partnership, Council 

said it will focus on delivering critical 

pieces of First Nations cultural 

infrastructure within Parramatta, 

including an aspiration to become 

home to Australia’s first Aboriginal 

university. 

It’s a vision that’s been welcomed 

by Dharug elder Aunty Ross Fogg. 

“This is an exciting opportunity 

for Dharug people and Parramatta 

Council, as outlined in the 2050 

vision, to move forward and towards 

true reconciliation and demonstrate 

how a progressive Council could set 

a high standard for other Councils 

to follow,” she said. 

A plan for Parramatta to become 

the home of festivals, sports and 

entertainment also takes centre 

stage in the report. It includes developing 

new venues for large-scale 

festivals and curating a dynamic 

cultural calendar, which will see 

events happening 365 days a year 

across five districts. 

Sydney Fringe Festival CEO and 

Festival Director Kerri Glasscock 

said she is supportive of the vision. 

“There is an immense opportunity 

here to leverage Parramatta’s key 

assets, including the Parramatta 

River, the historic buildings and its 

parklands for events and festivals,” 

she said. 

“Parramatta is simply waiting to 

be the festival capital of NSW.” 

Council said it will also advocate 

for the development of state-ofthe-art 

infrastructure, including 

exploring opportunities for a 

multipurpose indoor arena catering 

to esports and other indoor sports, 

and hosting river-based sports 

like rowing and swimming in the 

Parramatta River. 

To achieve this vision of 

Parramatta in 2050, Council said 

securing transport infrastructure 

like a metro connection from 

Westmead to the new airport and 

an additional Metro West station 

within Camellia-Rosehill and stop 

at Silverwater is imperative. 

The report will now go on public 

exhibition for 60 days, with members 

of the community encouraged to 

provide their feedback. 

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Magic Round is more than just footy 

I write this piece a little bleary eyed and with 

my liver less than pleased with me. 

I’ve just spent the last few days at Magic 

Round, a true festival of footy in Brisbane. 

If you’ve never done it before, and you’re a 

sports fan, you have to add this to your bucket 

list. 

It’s not even about the eight games of footy, 

Earlier this year, I made a prediction that 

regulating children’s access to technology and 

social media would become a major talking 

point in Australia’s political conversation in 

2024. 

It’s hard enough for adults to concentrate 

on work these days without scrolling their 

phones for the latest on TikTok. Reading a 

book – or even sitting through a two-hour 

movie – has become a feat of endurance, compared 

to the schlock, superficiality, titillation 

and meaningless instant chat that is available 

in the online world. 

It seems you can view anything on a screen 

these days. Stabbings, dead bodies, pornography, 

AI-generated deepfakes, information 

both true and false. The result has been a 

corrosion, coarsening and narrowing of our 

world. You have to get back outdoors, travelling, 

meeting people in the flesh to remember 

you are part of the human race. 

That’s why, I guess, so many parents are worried 

for kids who have even less ability to control 

their impulses, separate fact from fiction 

or become aware they are becoming addicted. 

Across Australia, primary schools have been 

banning mobile phones from class. It’s the 

quickest way for state governments to get a 

quick hit of approval from parents – and relieved 

teachers looking to reduce distractions 

and improve outcomes. But it taps into something 

else elemental in our psyche. The yearning 

for traditional methods of pens and paper, 

blackboards and chalk. 

Now, the South Australian government has 

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though that’s obviously a great part of the 

weekend. 

It’s the camaraderie of the football community 

coming together that is the real highlight. 

The common cause everyone has united for, 

with rivalries put aside. 

Even after my beloved Panthers got beaten 

on Sunday, sharing a beer with a couple of 

made waves with its pledge to explore a ban 

on children accessing social media platforms 

until the age of 14. 

Premier Peter Malinauskas has appointed 

a former High Court judge to investigate the 

legal issues involved, given that media regulation 

is generally the domain of the Commonwealth. 

If his plans come to fruition, parents 

would have to give consent for their kids to 

own a social media account between the ages 

of 14 and 15 in what would be a nationwide 

first. 

This is an issue that is gaining steam, particularly 

in some of the more conservative US 

states. Florida has legislated to ban social media 

accounts for children under 14, while in 

Texas, parental consent is required up to the 

age of 18. In Australia, the federal government 

has now announced a trial of age-assurance 

technologies in an attempt to prevent children 

from accessing adult sites online. 

There is a legitimate debate here about the 

role of government. Is the right approach to 

ban participation from social media platforms 

– or to better regulate the platforms themselves? 

This could involve tackling the addictive 

nature of social media algorithms that can 

suck children into an endless loop of destructive 

age-inappropriate content. 

Last year, a report by the e-Safety Commissioner 

found that 75 per cent of teenagers 

between 16 and 18 had viewed online porn. 

One-third of those surveyed recalled having 

first seen explicit content before the age of 13 

and 8 per cent when younger than 10. 

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Warriors fans was a highlight. 

From the history and passion of the Caxton, 

to the vibrant atmosphere outside Suncorp 

Stadium, Brisbane comes absolutely alive 

across the weekend. 

It wouldn’t work in any other city. 

If you haven’t had the chance to do it before, 

make Magic Round part of your 2025 plans. 

Exploring social media bans for kids 

These days, the images are being freely 

spread on platforms Instagram, Snapchat, and 

whatever else is in vogue in mid-2024 but lost 

on me. 

But how should all this be balanced with 

the positive educational effects of technology 

– including games like ‘Minecraft’ which 

assist children’s creativity and problem-solving 

skills? What are the differences between 

healthy and unhealthy online gaming? These 

are all areas in need of further research. 

What is also clear is that parents have to be 

part of the solution. This involves families 

making decisions and having tough conversations 

at home about responsibility technology 

use. A story in the Sydney Morning Herald at 

the weekend discussed the impending visit 

to Sydney of Catholic American author and 

speaker Jason Evert to give a series of public 

forums and presentations at schools. The article 

was slanted negatively and focused on 

a narrow part of Evert’s message to do with 

chastity. 

Nevertheless, an event put on by Sydney 

Catholic Schools at Canterbury League Club 

on Monday night played house to 700 parents. 

This tells you there is a real hunger in the suburbs 

for resources on how to raise kids being 

bombarded by messages – particularly online 

– in a way that warps their understanding of 

healthy human relationships. 

This is a conversation that is roiling out there. 

Politicians sense it and parents don’t need to 

see the research. After all, they are the ones 

who see their children. 

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LOCAL NEWS 

One-armed bandits 

Local residents losing more money on pokies than last year 

EMILY CHATE 

Parramatta and Cumberland 

locals lost more on 

poker machines in 2023 

than they did the previous year. 

New data analysis from Wesley 

Mission highlights that NSW 

residents lost $8.1 billion to 

poker machines in 2023, slightly 

up on 2022 figures. 

The Parramatta Local Government 

Area (LGA) saw a net loss of 

$244,323,319 in 2023, up 3.5 per 

cent on the previous year. 

The Cumberland Local 

Government Area (LGA) saw a 

net loss of $473,487,489 in 2023, 

up 2.4 per cent on the previous 

year. 

It puts both LGAs in the top 10 

in New South Wales for poker 

machine losses. 

There was a 9.7 per cent 

increase in Parramatta locals 

losing money to the pokies in 

pubs. 

“We’ve seen a growing increase 

in the amount of money that 

is lost in pubs,” said General 

Manager of Wesley Mission, Jim 

Wackett. 

Parramatta and Cumberland residents are losing a lot of money on 

poker machines. 

“Pubs have year on year 

increased the amount of money 

that [is] lost through their 

machines, but they’ve also 

increased as a percentage on the 

total losses in NSW as well. 

“So, while pubs in NSW only 

have 25 per cent of all poker 

machines, they now account 

for over 44 per cent of the losses 

and that’s going up and up every 

year.” 

Wackett said that NSW has 

seen an increase in younger 

demographics frequently playing 

poker machines. 

“This is one of the really 

disturbing things… because 

poker machines have been so 

common and so ubiquitous in 

NSW for so many years now it is 

almost seen as a rite of passage 

for some people when they turn 

18,” Wackett said. 

“You know, you go to the pub, 

[and] you buy a drink, [and] you 

go play the pokies. 

“That’s the first step on a slippery 

slope, these machines are 

designed to addict.” 

Wesley Mission is strongly 

advocating for gambling reforms 

to reduce the amount of money 

lost across NSW. 

“We’ve been pushing now, 

for a couple of years, a range of 

reforms,” Wackett said. 

“As Wesley Mission as an 

organisation we deal every 

day with people enduring the 

impacts of gambling harm, 

whether that’s through our 

family and community services, 

through Lifeline, through our 

financial counselling services 

[or] through our homelessness 

services.” 

Wesley Mission is advocating 

for the reforms to include 

mandatory cashless gaming, 

a state-wide self-exclusion 

register, and a reduction in the 

number of hours EGMs are 

available for use. 

For gambling help, call 1800 

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support. 

Ban overturned in 

fiery meeting 

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“I will never apologise for representing the 

views of local residents who approach me, 

that is my job, that is my responsibility, and 

Australia would be a better place if more 

elected representatives actually took on the 

views and opinions of its local constituents. 

“I’m personally very disappointed in some of 

my colleagues tonight.” 

Council confirmed the same-sex parenting 

book that Christou claimed he found in the 

children’s section, which ultimately led to the 

ban, had only been rented out once. 

When the motion to rescind the ban was put 

to a vote it passed with 12 votes to two. 

The Councillors who voted to rescind the 

book ban were Huang, Sabrin Farooqui, 

Diane Colman, Suman Saha, Ola Hamed, 

Glen Elmore and Lake. 

Councillors Mohamad Hussein, Paul 

Garrard, Helen Hughes, Greg Cummings and 

Michael Zaiter, who all originally voted in 

favour of the ban, changed sides to support 

the new motion. Only Christou and Eddy 

Sarkis voted for the ban to remain. 

The book Steve Christou alleges he found in 

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PARRAMATTA LIGHT RAIL STARTS 

DAYTIME TESTING 

21 MAY 2024 

YOUR CITY NEWS 

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Pierre Esber with 

the first trams to enter the CBD for testing of the 

new light rail service. 

Daytime testing for Parramatta Light Rail has 

kicked off, marking another step towards 

passenger services beginning later this year. 

You may have seen the 45-metre trams 

travelling in the heart of Parramatta during 

off-peak times between 10am and 3pm. 

With an experienced driver at the controls, 

the testing aims to ensure the safety and 

reliability of the system before passenger 

services can commence. 

Seeing the tram travelling across our CBD 

gives an exciting glimpse of what our future 

public transport network will look like. If you 

are visiting our CBD, please be alert and watch 

out for the trams. Try to avoid being distracted 

on your phone, and don’t try to board trams 

during testing, so you stay safe with the 

changing conditions. 

For more information about how to stay 

safe during the testing period, visit 

nsw.gov.au/parramatta-light-rail/safety 

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City of Parramatta 

PAS GRANVILLE HAS OFFICIALLY 

OPENED ITS DOORS! 

Parramatta Artists Studios (PAS) in Granville 

has officially opened. The new creative 

hub features 14 studios and dedicated 

space for the First Nations community and 

visiting interstate or international artists. 

This is the largest studio facility managed 

by Council. Twelve artists have been chosen 

to complete a 12-month residency at the 

facility to help strengthen their artistic 

abilities and grow their careers. 

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SWAN LAKE – 

A TIMELESS TALE OF 

LOVE AND REDEMPTION 

Experience the magic of the royal ballet 

at Parramatta's Riverside Theatres with an 

onscreen performance of Swan Lake filmed 

at the Royal Opera House from Saturday 

25 May to Thursday 13 June 2024. 

Don’t miss out on this powerful tale 

of love and forgiveness featuring 

Tchaikovsky's sensational score and 

stunning choreography. 

Scan the QR code for more details. 

HONOURING THE STOLEN 

GENERATIONS IN PARRAMATTA 

Join us on National Sorry Day, Sunday 26 

May from 10am to 2pm at Old Government 

House in Parramatta for a day of 

acknowledgment, reflection and healing 

to honour the Stolen Generations. 

Observe this significant day by learning 

about their stories, celebrating Aboriginal 

achievements, and the importance of 

acknowledging historical trauma. 

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LOCAL NEWS 

Lack of “suburb pride” sees 

Epping begging for a glow up 

ELLIE BUSBY 

Parramatta Council is set to investigate 

scope of a new masterplan for Epping 

Town Centre, after concerns were 

raised its current state has created a lack of 

“suburb pride”. 

It’s been described as being in “a state of 

significant disrepair” but Epping Town Centre 

could finally be one step closer to renewal, 

after a motion to begin high-level scope for 

the preparation of a masterplan was passed at 

the latest Council meeting. 

Councillor Cameron Maclean, who moved 

the motion, said a masterplan would present 

a great opportunity to improve public amenities 

and traffic in Epping. 

“There’s always been discussion of the 

development and the renewal of this precinct, 

and it’s been continual as the day is long and 

yet it hasn’t come to fruition,” he continued. 

“There’s a lot of opportunity here and I think 

we would do so well to begin the work to 

establish a masterplan to properly realise it.” 

Maclean acknowledged that work has been 

done in the past in Epping but said more is still 

needed. 

“People love where they live but they are 

dismayed that despite all the credentials… 

the Epping Town Centre still looks as it does,” 

he said. 

The current state of Epping Town Centre has created a “lack of suburb pride,” according to 

Parramatta Council. 

“As you look across the railway line from the 

western side of Epping it’s really quite Dickensian 

in the sense that it’s, not so much the Tale 

of Two Cities, but the tale of two sides of the 

railway line.” 

New planning controls were last introduced 

to the Epping Town Centre by the NSW 

Government back in 2014, which was also 

when the last masterplan for Epping was 

created. 

Speaking against the motion, Councillor 

Lorraine Wearne said what was really needed 

to improve Epping is a review of the current 

planning controls – not a masterplan. 

“The issues of traffic… can only be resolved 

by the State Government. This Council can 

masterplan its little mind out, but frankly 

that is not what’s going to solve the issues in 

Epping,” she added. 

“What we need, if anything, in Epping is a 

review of the planning controls – not a masterplan 

for the area. Without the involvement 

of the State Government we can do nothing 

about the traffic” 

Councillor Kellie Darley supported the 

motion but said she agreed the State Government 

needs to be involved in improving 

Epping. 

“The State Government isn’t going to just 

magically wake up one day and go ‘let’s fix up 

Epping Town Centre’ – we actually need to 

go to them as Council and push for this,” she 

added. 

“At the end of the day, residents want this, 

I’m sure the businesses want this, we want 

this, so it is about being able to advocate to the 

State Government and pushing that forward.” 

A report on the cost and timeframe for 

preparation of the masterplan is set to be 

presented to Council in August. 

The report will also investigate the potential 

future role of Council’s Rawson Street carpark 

site, including whether it should be utilised 

for provision of affordable housing, commercial 

uses, community facilities or public car 

parking. 

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LOCAL NEWS 

Milestone for Million Paws Walk 

Hundreds of dogs will be at Sydney Olympic Park for the Million Paws Walk this Sunday. 

ELLIE BUSBY 

The RSPCA is celebrating the 30th 

year of the Million Paws Walk, with 

the annual walk to fight animal 

cruelty returning to Sydney Olympic Park. 

On Sunday, May 26, hundreds of furry 

friends are expected to pound the pavement 

at Cathy Freeman Park to raise vital funds 

to help to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome 

animals in need. 

Over the past three decades, more than 

750,000 people and 400,000 dogs have 

participated in the RSPCA Million Paws 

Walk event, which has helped to give over 

100,000 animals a second chance at life. 

RSPCA NSW Community Fundraising 

Manager Ben Wilheim thanked everyone 

who has been part of the Million Paws Walk 

journey over the past 30 years. 

“The RSPCA Million Paws Walk has 

evolved from a local gathering to a nationwide 

phenomenon with thousands of people 

and their pets uniting under one common 

cause: to improve the lives of animals in 

need,” Wilheim said. 

“This year, the event will be bigger than 

ever with food, drinks, various stalls, music, 

raffles, games, competitions, and much 

more family fun as we celebrate this milestone 

together.” 

Starting at 10am, participants will have the 

option of either a 2km or 4km walk. Plenty of 

fun can be expected after the “best dog walk 

ever” as well, with plenty of stalls on offer, 

games to play, music and competitions. Visit 

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Guildford Hotel “Back to Guildford” Launch Event 

The Guildford Hotel is gearing up for a 

‘Back to Guildford’ relaunch event that 

will mark a new era for this heritage 

establishment. On Saturday, May 25, 

the hotel will be hosting the Launch 

Event, for locals and visitors to the 

Cumberland suburb honouring the 

hotels relaunch after it underwent a 

five million dollar makeover. Guests 

will gather in the Beer Garden, kicking 

off with a warm welcome and an 

Acknowledgement of Country, setting 

the tone for a celebration of community 

and culture. Richard Alleyn, the 

spokesperson of Guildford’s Hotel, 

will address the celebration to extend a 

heartfelt welcome to all attendees. 

The Mayor of Guildford Councillor 

Lisa Lake will also be in attendance, 

sharing her thoughts and vision for the 

future of the Cumberland community 

and officially opening the event, 

marking a significant moment in the 

history of the Guildford Hotel. 

The launch celebration includes 

Lion Dancing and Arabic Drummer 

performance showcasing the rich 

diversity and cultural heritage of the 

area and has purposefully been aligned 

by event organisers to complement the 

local festival “Back to Guildford Street 

Festival” which celebrates the upgrades 

to the Guildford Laneway as part of 

the Safer Cities: Her Way Program 

which showcases some of the recent 

local council work. The upgrades 

include new furniture including tables 

and benches, installation of smart 

technology, lighting, CCTV cameras, 

mobile phone charging stations. The 

event will include live entertainment, 

roving performers, children’s activities, 

arts and crafts, food and market stalls. 

The Guildford Hotel has undergone 

a remarkable transformation, and 

this event is a celebration of its grand 

reopening. With a reimagined kitchen 

that offers an array of meats and spices 

inspired by Moroccan flavours, the 

hotel is ready to welcome families and 

foodies. The grill will feature steaks, 

chicken and lamb dishes, the head chef 

wanted to provide the community with 

rich flavours and cultural cuisines. 

For those looking to unwind, the hotel’s 

lounge offers an impressive selection 

of cocktails, local and imported beers, 

wines, and spirits. The hotel also has 

a range of non-alcoholic mocktails 

and beverages to cater to everyone’s 

preferences. 

Sports enthusiasts will find their 

haven in the state-of-the-art sports 

bar, featuring a massive 4-meter live 

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major sporting events from around the 

world. Guests will be encouraged to 

take a moment to admire the Western 

Sydney-inspired mural, a stunning 

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getting harder and harder? Ever since the Taylor Swift phenomenon of last year, 

tickets to big acts are becoming increasingly difficult to purchase. Ticketek’s new 

‘waiting room’ process isn’t fair and it’s causing a lot of real fans to miss out. 

While the poor old Parramatta Eels couldn’t get the job done over the weekend 

versus Melbourne, the Magic Round concept was another huge hit for the NRL. The 

event up at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium was a sell-out, with nearly 150,000 people 

going through the gates. Magic Round will remain up north until the 2027 season. 

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How Budget will affect you 

Treasurer hands down “responsible Budget” highlighted by cost-of-living relief 

ELLIE BUSBY 

The Federal Government 

promises its 2024 Budget 

responds to the pressures 

people are under now, but how 

will it impact the residents of 

Parramatta? 

Last week Treasurer Jim Chalmers 

handed down his third Federal 

Budget, with easing the cost of living 

and building more homes named 

among its top priorities. 

“This is a Budget for the here-andnow 

and it’s a Budget for the decades 

to come,” Chalmers said. 

“It’s a responsible Budget that 

helps people under pressure today 

– and invests in the promise and 

potential of the more prosperous 

future we can make together.” 

Central to the Budget is previously 

announced changes to stage three 

tax cuts, which were legislated in 

February and will come into effect 

on July 1. 

Chalmers said it will give 84 per 

cent of taxpayers, and 90 per cent 

of women, a bigger tax cut than 

they would have under the previous 

Government. 

According to Federal Member for 

Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Finance 

Minister Katy Gallagher. 

Parramatta Andrew Charlton, the 

tax cuts will also be a boon to every 

household in Parramatta, with the 

average taxpayer set to receive a tax 

cut of $1,512. 

“This is a responsible Budget that 

delivers cost of living relief to every 

household in Parramatta, without 

adding to inflation,” he said. 

“I’m proud to be delivering real 

cost of living relief to locals in 

Parramatta in this Budget, while 

investing in the future of our city.” 

Charton also believes the $300 

power bill rebate will help drive 

down the rising costs of electricity 

from July 1 for residents in 

Parramatta. 

The Government has also promised 

students will be supported, 

courtesy of changes to the way 

HELP debt is indexed, capping it 

at the lower of the Consumer Price 

Index or Wage Price Index. 

Andrew Charlton said the Budget 

will deliver cost-of-living relief. 

The changes mean 23,000 local 

students can expect to receive a cut 

in their student debt of $1,200 on 

average. 

Pensioners and concession 

cardholders will receive a five-year 

freeze on the cost of their medicines 

under the Pharmaceutical Benefits 

Scheme (PBS), which will see medicines 

capped at $7.70. 

“We’re also investing $3.4 billion 

to add life-changing and life-saving 

medicines to the PBS,” Chalmers 

added. 

“Cutting the cost of one breast 

cancer treatment from around 

$100,000 down to just $31.60.” 

Charlton said the Budget will 

deliver more rent relief to 8,000 

households in Parramatta with a 10 

per cent increase to the Commonwealth 

Rent Assistance, on top of 

the 15 per cent increase delivered in 

the last Budget. 

More houses are also set to be 

on the way, with the Government 

committing to build 1.2 million 

of them over the next five years. 

An additional $1.9 billion will 

be delivered in loans to help 

build 40,000 social and affordable 

homes. 

Charlton said roads in Parramatta 

will also be made safer, with $31 

million to go towards road upgrades 

and safety improvements over five 

years as part of the Road to Recovery 

program. This funding will go 

towards projects in the Cumberland 

and Parramatta Council areas. 

The Government will also invest 

$3.4 billion to address violence 

against women, with $925 million to 

go towards establishing the permanent 

Leaving Violence Program. 

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THE FUTURE 

OF PARRAMATTA 

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By 2050, Parramatta will be 

a city of more than 500,000 

people in the geographic 

heart of Greater Sydney and 

more people will be living west 

of Parramatta than to its east. 

To chart a course for 

Parramatta’s continued 

transformation into a global 

city, the City of Parramatta 

has prepared draft 

Parramatta 2050. 

Draft Parramatta 2050 is the 

City of Parramatta’s long 

term strategic vision which 

leverages the city’s key 

assets and outlines the big 

opportunities for Parramatta 

now and into the future. 

Have your say on the future of 

Parramatta and whether you 

think draft Parramatta 2050 

delivers exciting opportunities 

for generations to come! 

Visit Participate Parramatta 

to learn more, complete our 

survey, and have your say! 

participate.cityofparramatta. 

nsw.gov.au/2050 

Draft Parramatta 2050 is 

currently on public exhibition 

with submissions welcome 

until 5pm on Friday 19 July 

2024. You can have your say 

using the following options. 

ONLINE 

Visit the website or scan 

the QR code to complete our 

survey. 

VIA EMAIL 

Parramatta2050@ 

cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 

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Attn: City Strategy, 

City of Parramatta Council, 

PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 

2124 

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ou’ve heard of ‘Humans of New York’, 

now get ready for a photography exhibition 

that’s a l abou the humans of 

Parrama ta. 

The personal stories of migration, strength, 

sporting achievements and volunteering 

in the Parrama ta community are being 

celebrated through a brand new exhibition – 

‘Community Love’. 

Open until June 29 at PHIVE, ‘Community 

Love’ is an interactive exhibition that features 

photographs of 18 local artists, educators, 

business owners, social entrepreneurs, 

conservationists, and volunteers. 

Along with checking out the selection of 

photos, visitors wi l also be able to find out 

more about each of the Parrama ta locals by 

scanning QR codes to see interviews, videos 

One of the people captured in the series 

of photos is Tahera Nassrat, a self described 

“refugee girl turned boss lady,” who moved 

to Australia almost 19 years ago after fleeing 

Afghanistan fo lowing the Taliban coming to 

Now a tax accountant and business 

coach, Nassrat founded the Afghan Peace 

Foundation in 2019 to help refugees and 

immigrants lead self-su ficient lives. She said 

it’s Parrama ta that has made her who she is 

“Refugee girls from Afghanistan, firs thing 

that comes to our mind ‘you are an Afghan 

girl, you can’t do it’,” she said. 

“In Parrama ta, I say, I can do this. You 

need to live the life of Parrama ta, you need 

to breathe the air of Parrama ta, it makes you 

feel confident. 

“It makes you feel [like] who you want to be.” 

Story continues on » p. 13 

Sameer Pandey and Peter Wynn in front of Wynn’s portrait. Photo: City of Pa rama ta. Community Love participant Tahera Nassrat and Lord Mayor Sameer Pandey. 

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COURT’S VERDICT ON MOTHER WHO LEFT CHILDREN IN HOT CAR 

COPS FORCED TO FREE KIDS 

MAKAYLA MUSCAT 

A 

Merrylands woman who left her two 

children in an una tended vehicle 

has been fined $1000. 

Maryam Hosseini, 33, fronted Parramatta 

Local Court last week charged with ‘leaving 

children in a motor vehicle, causing emotional 

On December 28, 2022, Hosseini left a 

two-year-old and six-year-old inside her 

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 

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vehicle while she went into Woolworths in 

Granvi le. The court heard that they were in 

the car for at least 20 minutes before police 

were alerted by a concerned witness. 

According to police, the front and rear 

windows were down about an inch. They say 

they managed to force a window open, unlock 

the doors and ca l an ambulance to assis the 

children who were sweating, flushed and 

appeared to be dehydrated. 

Hosseini told police that “she had to 

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take her that long”. She further stated that it 

was her firs time leaving the children in the 

vehicle una tended. 

Hosseini, with the assistance of a Dar interpreter, 

pleaded guilty a the earliest available 

opportunity. 

She was represented by a lawyer who asked 

Magistrate Kate Thompson to consider giving 

her client a Community Correction Order 

without conviction. 

The court heard that Hosseini has no prior 

criminal record and is otherwise a person 

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of good character. However, the Magistrate 

expressed concerns over leaving children 

una tended at any time, let alone during “the 

height of summer”. 

She told the court that there needs to be 

general deterrence so other good and caring 

parents do no take the same shortcut in the 

future. 

“The consequences can be devastating,” 

Magistrate Thompson said. 

Hosseini was convicted of the single o fence 

and fined $1000. 

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Auburn Library 

Auburn Service Centre 

Auburn Tennis Club 

Campos, Primewest Megamall 

Club Auburn 

Cumberland Service Centre 

The Koffee Spot 

Baulkham Hills 

Baulkham Hills Shopping Centre 

Charlie Lovett Café 

Berala 

Berala Community Centre 

Berala Service Centre 

Carlingford 

Newspaper Box- Carmen Drive Shops 

Carlingford Court 

Carlingford Library 

Carlingford Village 

Newspaper Box - Kingsdene Shops 

Newspaper Box - Woodstock Shops 

Constitution Hill 

Constitution Hill Branch Library 

Dundas 

Dundas Sports 

Dundas Valley 

Dundas Valley Library 

Eastwood 

Eastwood Shopping Centre 

Ermington 

Ermington Library 

Ermington Woolworths 

Steven Street Corner Store 

Epping 

Epping Library 

Granville 

Granville Diggers 

Granville Library 

Granville Place 

Kismet Grounds Coffee Shop 

Speedway South Granville 

South Granville 

T & J Expreso Granville 

Greystanes 

Catherine’s Cutting It 

Greystanes Library 

Greystanes Shopping Centre 

Guildford 

Guildford Leagues Club 

Guildford Library 

Holroyd Private Hospital 

Harris Park 

Harris Park Community Centre 

Harris Park Food Store 

Homebush 

DFO 

Sydney Markets 

Lidcombe 

Lidcombe Library 

Lidcombe Shopping Centre 

Lynda Voltz, MP’s office 

Mays Hill 

Everything Realty 

Uncle John Pizza 

Vaikhasi Groceries 

Merrylands 

Cincotta Chemist 

Coolibah Hotel 

Merrylands Library 

Merrylands RSL 

Merrylands Service Centre 

Opera Merrylands 

Stockland Merrylands Concierge desk 

Merrylands West 

R & R Supa IGA 

Newington 

Woolworths 

North Parramatta 

Courtlands Retirement Village 

Spar North Parramatta 

XS Espresso 

North Rocks 

BP Truckstop 

Lawndale Shops 

North Rocks Shopping Centre 

Northmead 

NBC Sports Club 

Northmead Shopping Village 

Northmead Newsagency 

Newspaper Box 

Oatlands 

IGA Oatlands 

Old Toongabbie 

IGA Old Toongabbie 


Bank of Queensland Parramatta 

Café 91 on Phillip 

Event Cinemas 

Holiday Inn 

Hoops Coffee Shop 

Parramatta Leagues Club 

Peter Wynn Store 

PHIVE- Parramatta Library 

Westfield Concierge Desk 

Woolworths Westfield Parramatta 

Xpress Mart 253 Church St 

Xpress Mart 29 Phillip St 

Pendle Hill 

Pendle Hill Meat Market 

Pendle Hill Newsagency 

Pendle Hill Pharmacy 

Prospect 

Fox Hills Golf Club 

Two Birds Cafe inside Flower Power 

Regents Park 

Regents Park Library 

Rosehill 

Woolworths Rosehill 

Rydalmere 

The FC 

Seven Hills 

Seven Hills Plaza 

Sydney Olympic Park 

Sydney Showground 

Telopea 

Telopea Pharmacy 

Toongabbie 

Mint Fresh IGA 

Portico Shopping Plaza 

Toongabbie Sports Club 

Wentworth Point 

Wentworth Point Community Library 

Wentworthville 

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at URBNSURF, visitors will also find 

Sandy’s, the state’s first-ever inland 

surf-side eatery, offering a delightful 

blend of coastal cuisine and 

laid-back vibes. Following Sandy’s, 

the highly anticipated RAFI URBN- 

SURF is slated to open its doors 

this winter, promising an elevated 

dining experience with panoramic 

views of the lagoon and park. 

Δ Daytime testing for PLR: For 

the first time, Parramatta workers 

and residents will begin to see the 

45-metre trams travelling in the 

heart of Parramatta during off-peak 

times between 10am and 3pm, with 

daytime testing for Parramatta 

Light Rail having now kicked off. 

Drivers and pedestrians are urged 

to be aware of the road changes. 

“If you’re driving in and around 

Parramatta for the first time in a 

while, be aware conditions have 

changed – this includes the new 

white ‘T’ illuminated on intersection 

traffic light signals for light rail,” 

Transport Coordinator General 

Howard Collins said. “Watch out for 

trams moving about in the area, be 

sure to stop, listen and look around 

before crossing the light rail tracks, 

and always cross at a pedestrian 

crossing.” 

Δ Record funds raised for sick 

kids: At the recent Gold Dinner 

2024, Kids with Cancer Foundation 

(KWCF) gifted Sydney Children’s 

Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) $10 

million to fund the new Cancer 

Centre for Children at The Children’s 

Hospital, Westmead – one of 

the largest gifts received by SCHF 

to date, and the largest gift given by 

KWCF in its history. This gift will 

go to helping the sickest of Sydney’s 

sick kids. 

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a sweet and delicate honeycomb 

flavour and a satisfying crunch 

alongside the famous KitKat wafer 

and smooth milk chocolate. 

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the world of snacking and taste buds 

across Australia with the announcement 

of its latest creation: Twisties 

Chickeese. The groundbreaking 

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and cheese flavours into one Twisties 

snack, challenging snack lovers 

to question: why settle for one when 

you can enjoy both together? Twisties 

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divide between chicken and cheese 

enthusiasts, uniting them in their 

love for this snack-time revolution. 

Δ URBNSURF opens: The 

much-anticipated surf park has now 

officially opened in Sydney Olympic 

Park! Along with some perfect 

waves and a leisure swimming pool 

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TURNING BACK TIME 

Recognise anyone in 

this photo? Taken back in 

1959, it shows students at 

Ermington West Public 

School. 

In the photo young 

students can be seen sitting 

on chairs and reading 

outside, as a teacher supervises. 

Still operating today on 

Vignes Street, Ermington 

West Public School strives 

to turn students into 

self-motivated learners 

with the personal skills for 

future success. 

(Photo courtesy of City of 

Parramatta) 

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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 

With the fiery Full Moon activating 

your bohemian side and Jupiter jumping 

into your self-expression zone, it’s 

time to do your own thing, in your own 

highly individual way. Don’t play it too 

safe though. Forge your own path and 

follow your unique dreams. The more 

adventurous and inventive you are, the 

luckier you’ll be! Draw inspiration from 

by birthday great Cher, “The people who 

make a difference in the world are the 

ones who aren’t afraid to be themselves.” 

Thursday’s Full Moon fires up your 

career zone so it’s a good week to set 

professional goals, apply for a job or 

seal a business deal. Then prosperity 

planet Jupiter transits into your domestic 

zone on the weekend. So sometime over 

the next 12 months is a great time to 

redecorate, renovate, build an extension, 

sell property, buy a new home, relocate 

or start a home-based business. Good 

fortune could also come via a loved one, 

distant relative or family friend. 

Thursday’s Full Moon motivates you to 

be adventurous, and then Jupiter shifts 

into your study and local travel zone. 

So this week is all about education and 

exploration. With your ruler Mars charging 

through your sign, it’s imperative to 

strike while the iron is hot! Be inspired by 

music pioneer (and fellow Aries) Diana 

Ross, “You can’t just sit there and wait 

for people to give you that golden dream. 

You’ve got to get out there and make it 

happen for yourself.” 

TAURUS 

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21 

GEMINI 

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21 

CANCER 

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22 

JOANNE 

MADELINE MOORE 

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Quit wasting time Taurus! The Sun, 

Venus and Jupiter are spending their 

last days in your sign, which provides 

a golden opportunity to fine-tune who 

you are and where you’re going … quick 

smart! The fiery Full Moon also pushes 

you to draw up a creative plan, as you 

start transforming your dreams into 

reality. Be inspired by birthday great 

Stevie Nicks, “Dreams do come true, but 

not without hard work, determination, 

and a little bit of magic.” 

It’s a big week for Geminis as the Sun, 

Venus and Jupiter all transit into your 

sign. So it’s time to be creative, cooperative, 

adventurous and generous. Over the 

next 12 months make the most of travel 

and prosperity planet Jupiter jumping 

through your sign as you explore, experiment 

and enthuse. Here, there and 

everywhere! Your motto for the moment 

is from birthday great Bob Dylan (who 

turns 83 on Friday), “There is nothing so 

stable as change.” 

The Full Moon fires up your wellbeing 

zone so it’s time to focus on your health. 

Have you been burning the midnight oil 

and now you’re suffering from burnout? 

Or have you been running around on 

autopilot, making careless mistakes? The 

Sun, Venus and Jupiter shift into your 

solitude zone, so slip into hermit Crab 

mode as you slow down, simplify your 

life, prune projects or organise a digital 

detox. Meditation, contemplation, and 

relaxation are a must. 

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 

Thursday’s Full Moon fires up your 

creativity zone, so you’re in the mood to 

dance, draw, paint, perform, play music 

and/or sing up a storm! Then Jupiter 

jumps into your hopes and wishes zone, 

where it stays until June 2025. So it’s time 

to set goals for the future and make longterm 

plans. And don’t make them too 

safe and sensible. Go for gold, as generous 

Jupiter helps you envision ambitious 

dreams and inspiring schemes over the 

coming year. 

The Sun, Venus and Jupiter cruise into 

your career zone. So – if you want to get 

ahead – strive to work smarter, not just 

harder. And, if you choose to take on a 

professional challenge in the coming 

year, you’ll find the benefits will far 

outweigh the difficulties. When it comes 

to a complicated family matter, avoid 

quick fixes. Instead, be patient and do 

all the research that’s required. Virgo 

vigilance and close attention to details 

will result in a satisfactory solution. 

Lady Luck is calling, as Venus (your 

power planet) links up with prosperity 

planet Jupiter. So it’s a good week to enter 

a competition, buy a lottery ticket, start a 

new job or go on a first date. With Jupiter 

transiting into your travel zone, foreign 

shores beckon over the next 12 months. 

So start planning your itinerary now – 

and make sure you keep up to date with 

your international contacts. Thursday’s 

Full Moon highlights social media, 

education and conversation. 

SCORPIO 

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22 

SAGITTARIUS 

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21 

CAPRICORN 

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 

This week’s stars fire up your financial 

zones. Thursday’s Full Moon could bring 

money matters to a head. Then luck and 

loot are linked from May 26 onwards, 

when Jupiter (planet of good fortune) 

transits through your money-fromothers 

zone. So – over the coming year 

– expect a boost to your bank balance via 

a pay rise, work bonus, superannuation 

payout or extra business. Any windfall 

won’t last long if you don’t manage it 

wisely though. 

The Sun, Venus and Jupiter (your 

patron planet) transit into your partnership 

zone. So – when it comes to close 

relationships – it’s time to be creative, 

cooperative, adventurous and generous. 

Attached Archers – pamper your partner 

and show them they are Number One. 

Unhappily single? True love is on the 

way, as long as you believe. Your mantra 

is from birthday great Stevie Nicks (who 

turns 76 on Sunday), “I live in the realm 

of romantic possibility.” 

Thursday’s fiery Full Moon highlights 

your humanitarian side. Being of service 

to others (with kindness and compassion) 

brings joy and satisfaction. Plus 

take the time to savour and enjoy the 

simple things in your everyday life – like 

a kiss from a child or a walk in the park. 

Then Jupiter (planet of good fortune) 

jumps into your work and wellbeing 

being zone on the weekend, which is 

good news for health matters and job 

satisfaction for the rest of the year. 

Established in 1988 – Aquarius Rising was 

the first New Age retail venture in the 

Parramatta district. Aquarius Rising offers 

a vast range of traditional favourites, new 

release books, tarot, oracle cards, rune 

charts, CDs – for meditation, relaxation and 

special topics of interest. 

Owner and founder, 

Regina Hinz 

Also see our extensive range of: 

• Crystals & Mineral 

Specimens 

• Incenses 

• Essential and 

fragrance oils 

• Perfumes 

• Candles 

• Silver Jewellery 

• Chimes 

• Dream catchers 

• Tibetan singing bowls 

• Prayer banners 

• Angel statues 

• Moon Planting Guide 

Shop hours: 

Open 6 days: Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm 

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Aquarius Rising 

www.aquariusrising.com.au 

0408 824 258 | Shop 22, Civic Arcade, 48-50 George St, Parramatta 

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IN THE MIRROR with Cassidy Pearce 

Going to the dark side: Considering 

making a big call on your hair? 

Over the last 

few years, 

you may have 

noticed some of 

your favourite 

i n f l u e n c e r s 

and celebrities 

going to the 

dark side – 

that being, 

ditching the 

highlights and 

going brunette. 

Most notably, 

there are people 

like Hailey 

Bieber, Jessica 

Alba, or Margot 

Robbie. 

But, I dare say 

you could think 

of a few examples 

much closer to home, 

whether it’s a friend, or 

just someone you follow 

on Instagram. 

If you, like me, have 

been committed to bi-monthly 

highlights for years, you might 

be wondering why that is. But, 

for many, the reality is that it 

comes down to price. 

Similar to trends in makeup 

and fashion, hair colours and 

styles have been known to 

reflect the state of the economy 

almost as much as the numbers 

on grocery store tags. 

Many may remember more 

flexible balayage and ombre 

styles coming into fashion 

back around 2008 during the 

Great Recession, with darker, 

more natural roots and lighter 

ends allowing for fewer, and 

cheaper, visits to the salon. 

Now, with the cost-of-living 

having been at an all-time 

high for years, and coming 

right off the back of a period 

where going to the hairdresser 

was completely impossible, 

it’s not a surprise that budgets 

are tightening, and the will to 

spend such a sum on what is 

ultimately considered a luxury 

has almost completely disappeared. 

Who can afford to drop $300 

on your hair, when you just 

can’t seem to catch a break 

with necessities like food and 

petrol? 

If you’re looking to cut costs at 

the hairdresser, there are a few 

things you can do. 

Of course, the first one is 

getting on the ‘recession 

brunette’ train. Though it does 

feel like a real commitment, it 

is a sure-fire way of lowering 

that number at the end of your 

appointment, and getting the 

maintenance down to next to 

nothing if it’s close enough to 

your natural colour. 

If you want to leave the door 

open to going back to blonde 

in the future, though, be sure 

to get this done professionally, 

otherwise your chances of 

getting to where you once were 

in less than a few appointments 

is next to none. 

For anyone who’s wanting to 

take that next step without the 

commitment, take a page out 

of my book and talk to your 

hairdresser about experimenting 

with different toners and 

semi-permanent colours. This 

way, you can figure out a depth 

and tone that you’re comfortable 

with, knowing that it will 

soon wash out, before jumping 

off the deep end. 

If you want to remain 

committed to your blonde, 

though, toning down to a more 

natural colour and getting a 

shadow root, rather than a 

scalp bleach, is a good, low 

maintenance option. You can 

always spend the money you 

save on better quality hair 

products, which improve the 

look of your hair by keeping it 

thick, healthy and shiny. 

HAVE YOUR SAY! 

Draft amendments to existing planning agreements 

for land at 20–22 Macquarie Street and 

197–207 Church Street/89 Marsden Street, Parramatta 

The planning agreements require a two-metre wide easement for public 

access along the boundary of the land adjacent to Marsden Street 

Frontages. These easements were intended to enable a future bicycle path 

along the eastern side of Marsden Street which is no longer required. 

Proposed amendments seek to delete the relevant components of each 

Planning Agreement related to the public access and easement obligations. 

Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 11 June 2024. 

The draft amendments can be viewed at: 

• Online: participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/20-22-macquarie 

• In person: 

– Council’s Customer Service Centre 

Ground Floor, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta 

– Council’s Corporate Reception 

126 Church Street, Parramatta 

Written submissions can be submitted online, via email or post and will be 

considered before a final decision is made by Council. 

• Online: participate.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/20-22-macquarie 

• Email: planningagreements@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 

• Post: Attn: Priya Uppal – Senior Project Officer 

City of Parramatta Council 

PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124 

For further information or queries: Please contact Priya Uppal on 9806 5050. 

cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 

53815 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PARRAMATTA’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 

FROM THE PAGE 

TO THE STAGE 

CASSIDY PEARCE 

On Saturday, June 1, a brand new 

show will be making its way to 

Riverside, bringing to life some 

of Australia’s favourite children’s 

books from the last 50 years. 

Over the course of her career, Libby Hathorn 

has authored around 80 stories. 

For playwright Kim Carpenter, it was the 

challenge of integrating as many of these as 

possible into one production which piqued 

his interest in the project. 

“Earlier this century, we did do a production 

of her story Grandma’s Shoes, which my company, 

Theatre of Image, did with Opera Australia, 

and that was a huge success, a sell-out!” 

he told Parra News. 

“We’d kept in touch as friends since then, 

and it was simply by going to her place for dinner 

that I left with a suitcase full of 40 books.” 

Carpenter recalls sifting through the books 

one by one, ultimately selecting 19 to create 

the collage of themes and threads which 

would become ‘Incredibilia’. 

“There were some books that were more 

dominant than others,” he said. 

“It was all about looking at stories which 

could be adapted to music and song, and 

could be also therefore quite visual. That was a 

priority for me and the kind of work that I do. 

“Libby’s writing is very stylised, so it’s not 

naturalistic, and therefore it sits better when 

it’s sung.” 

The show shares the story of two young people 

who are in love with books, as we follow 

them on an imaginative journey over the 

moon, and to just about everywhere from deserts 

to gardens in just one night and a day, 

complete with music by Peter Kennard. 

“It’s a very positive piece, with some terrific 

songs, and live music,” he said. 

As far as who would be bringing the story to 

life, Carpenter said he had a very specific vision. 

“Once I was into reading the books and seeing 

what the common denominators were, I 

thought stylistically, this was a piece for two 

really terrific performers who become the 

friends,” he said. 

“I auditioned extensively to find exactly 

those right two people, because they have to 

have really good singing voices, and they have 

to be charismatic and likeable to the audience, 

and they have to be good actors.” 

Ultimately, Manon Gunderson-Briggs and 

Fabio Jaconelli were selected for the roles, and 

will be performing alongside a series of props 

made out of everyday objects, like bottles 

which become people, and washing up gloves 

made into a cow. 

“I think it will resonate particularly with children 

who are addicted to the screen,” he said. 

“There’s other ways to make life fun and creative!” 

Promising a joyous time for both children 

and adults alike, Carpenter said he can’t wait 

to put ‘Incredibilia’ on stage at Riverside. 

“Everyone’s in for a fast and exciting and 

beautiful, as well as highly imaginative journey,” 

he said. 

‘Incredibilia’ will be on at Riverside Theatres 

on Saturday, June 1 at 11am and 1pm. 

Tickets start at $24.50. To book, visit riversideparramatta.com.au. 

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THINGS TO DO 

Huge line-up at Sydney Writers Festival 

This week, Sydney Writers Festival is taking over Parramatta, 

with some of the best writers heading out west. On May 22 

from 6-7pm, local and City of Parramatta’s inaugural Laureate 

in Literature Yumna Kassab will discuss her latest novel Politica, 

while renowned investigative journalist Hedley Thomas will 

provide a behind-the-scenes look into his podcast. 

Be a part of National Sorry Day 

Honour the Stolen Generations and come together for a day of 

acknowledgement and healing at Parramatta’s National Sorry 

Day event. Held at Old Government House on May 26, from 

10am-2pm, it will see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

people and civic leaders honour the legacy of the Stolen Generations. 

Visit atparramatta.com/whats-on/national-sorry-day. 

Catch one of Australia’s best voices 

Due to popular demand, Kate Miller-Heidke has added extra 

dates to her already huge Catching Diamonds National Regional 

Tour of Australia. On May 25, the award-winning singer will 

be playing her greatest hits and performing tracks from her 

original musicals at Riverside. But make sure to get in quick, 

tickets are selling fast. Visit riversideparramatta.com.au. 

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 

Wilson to release new album 

Country’s biggest star right now, Lainey 

Wilson, has announced her highly anticipated 

brand-new album, ‘Whirlwind’, will 

be released on August 23. 

A daringly honest look into the singer’s life 

and journey around the globe and produced 

by Grammy Award-winning producer, Jay 

Joyce, ‘Whirlwind’ is an innovative 

and grounded extension of 

Wilson’s signature sound. Bridging 

together a diverse yet sonically 

cohesive collection of songs, 

the record bends genres 

while remaining true to the 

singer’s Western roots. 

By guiding listeners 

through each song and 

an array of emotions, 

Wilson weaves 

together storytelling 

with melodies – 

creating narratives 

and storylines that 

capture the essence 

of life’s highs, lows, 

and in-betweens, 

solidifying her role as one of the greatest 

songwriters of her generation. 

“I am so excited to finally announce 

‘Whirlwind’. This album has been a long 

time coming, and I can’t wait for the world to 

have this body of work in their hands soon,” 

Wilson said. 

“This new chapter of music is the most 

cathartic and personal piece of art I’ve 

ever made. I hope this record brings some 

peace to your whirlwind and wraps its arms 

around you like it did for me.” 

Fantastic new collaboration 

River Town Saints (pictured), the 

award-winning Canadian country band, 

and Kaylee Bell, Australasia’s most streamed 

female country artist, have joined forces to 

release their latest single, ‘Lying in Bed’. 

This captivating track delves into the 

profound emotions of feeling distant despite 

physical proximity, resonating 

with audiences on both sides of 

the globe. 

“When the idea of collaborating 

emerged, Kaylee Bell 

was the natural choice,” 

shared River Town Saints. 

“Her remarkable talent 

and passion for music 

align perfectly with 

the essence of ‘Lying 

in Bed’. We’re 

thrilled to have 

her on board and 

introduce her to 

Canadian country 

music enthusiasts.” 

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WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW 

PLAY COMES TO GLENBROOK 

CASSIDY PEARCE 

From Friday, May 24, 

Glenbrook Players 

will be presenting 

the world premiere of local 

playwright Mitchell Rist’s 

new play, ‘Sherlock Holmes 

and the Call of Cthulhu’, 

and it’s a must-see for all 

theatre lovers. 

The new show pays 

homage to two of Rist’s 

favourite authors, recreating 

the dark world of H.P. Lovecraft’s 

novella, ‘The Call of 

Cthulhu’, and infusing the 

much-loved characters from 

Conan Doyle’s Sherlock 

Holmes mystery. 

‘Sherlock Holmes and the 

Call of Cthulhu’, begins 

with famous archaeologist 

George Gammell, portrayed 

by Stephen Wray, falling 

dead at the hands of a mysterious, 

robed figure. 

After the horrified Dr 

John Watson and Sherlock 

Holmes come to his aid, 

they are forced to unravel a 

mystery like never before, 

navigating twists and turns, 

smoke-screens, obfuscation, 

delusions and lies, and 

obscure dark conspiracies 

and secret cults that worship 

an ancient octopus-like 

deity. 

Watson and Holmes will 

be portrayed by Joshua 

Stojanovic and Alexander 

Smith respectively, with 

support from a host of 

talented local artists. 

If you want to support local 

theatre, this is the perfect 

chance to do so. 

Glenbrook Players’ 

‘Sherlock Holmes and the 

Call of Cthulhu’ will be on 

at Glenbrook Cinema on 

multiple days from Friday, 

May 24 to Saturday, June 1. 

For more information or to 

book, visit glenbrookcinema.com.au/players. 

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At the movies... 

PREVIEW 

PREVIEW 

Challengers 

IF 

2 hour, 11 minutes 1 hour, 45 minutes 

‘Challengers’ is the latest creation 

from visionary director 

Luca Guadagnino. Zendaya stars 

as Tashi Duncan, a powerhouse 

coach with an unapologetic approach 

to both the game and life 

itself. She’s not just a former tennis 

prodigy; she’s a force of nature 

on and off the court. Tashi 

is married to a once-great champion, 

portrayed by Mike Faist, 

who’s now grappling with a losing 

streak. In a twist of fate, Tashi’s 

plan for her husband’s comeback 

takes an unexpected turn when 

he faces off against Patrick – his 

former best friend and Tashi’s 

ex-boyfriend, now washed-up. 

As their intertwined histories unravel 

and tensions escalate, Tashi 

confronts herself with a question, 

what will it cost to win? 

Discover the captivating 

story of ‘IF,’ crafted by the 

creative genius, writer, and 

director John Krasinski. Dive 

into a magical journey where 

a young girl unlocks the extraordinary 

ability to see 

everyone’s imaginary friends. 

Follow her as she embarks on 

a fascinating adventure to reunite 

forgotten IFs with their 

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1. Rectangular courtyard 

4. Fruit worms 

8. Avert, ... off 

11. Drench 

13. Cardiac organ 

15. Frostier 

17. Yuck! 

18. Parachute fabric 

20. Writer, Edgar Allan ... 

21. Buffalo 

24. In a spoken voice 

27. Actress, ... Adams 

28. Khartoum is there 

30. Torment 

31. Famous soft drink 

33. Dissimilar to 

34. Snooze 

35. Phoned 

36. Chore 

39. Distribution centre 

42. Brown pigment dye 

44. Solar bodies 

45. Threads 

46. Interior wall 

moulding,.. rail 

48. Ballroom dance 

49. Rule 

50. Unchanged (2,2) 

52. Female 

54. Content 

55. Infidel 

56. Plague insect 

57. Ages 

60. Chinese city, ... Kong 

62. Wanted for 

65. Truncheon 

67. Bonnie’s crime 

partner 

69. Wallow 

70. Farmyard eggproducer 

72. Seek damages from 

73. Garb 

75. More recent 

77. Flavour enhancer 

(1,1,1) 

79. Vestige 

81. Uncertainties 

82. Coat collar part 

84. Poke 

85. Lovers’ meeting 

86. Corrode 

4 5 3 1 6 7 

88. Inflated promotion 

4 2 3 1 8 5 6 

7 8 6 2 3 1 4 5 

8 9 5 4 2 3 7 

6 7 9 8 4 2 3 

3 8 6 7 5 9 1 2 

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87. Firmly embedded (4- 

3) 

DOWN 

1. Clever retort 

2. Bye! 

3. Buck’s mate 

4. Army dining room 

5. Raucous rock music 

style 

6. Available (2,4) 

7. Scat! 

8. Drily humorous 

9. Geography reference 

volume 

10. Declare untrue 

12. Non-rural 

14. South American 

mountains 

16. Country, ... Rica 

19. Leaves out 

22. Coves 

23. Cowgirl heroine, 

Annie... 

25. Song’s words 

26. Towards the top 

29. Underground shelters 

32. House animal 

35. Shiraz or merlot 

(3,4) 

37. Sidestep 

38. Wailing (sound) 

40. Undo (trousers) 

41. Long claw 

42. Actor, Ryan ... (1’4) 

43. High-ranking lords 

44. Murdered 

47. Ashen, ... pale 

51. Cat’s milk dish 

52. Thin biscuits 

53. Small lump 

54. Burble 

58. Transpire 

59. Crafty 

61. Health worker 

63. Attached 

64. Hope 

65. National head count 

66. Before expected 

68. Puts pressure (on) 

71. Drain (glass) 

72. Magi’s guiding light 

74. Looked at 

76. Electricity unit 

78. Mirth 

80. Percentage 

83. Volcanic particles 

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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

28 29 30 31 32 

33 34 

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48 49 

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55 56 

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84 85 

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No. 695 Very Hard Previous solution - Tough 

8 4 7 

7 6 8 

9 4 7 6 

4 6 7 

7 1 

5 2 3 

8 1 4 9 

9 5 2 

4 9 3 

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7 4 8 3 5 1 2 6 9 

9 1 2 6 8 5 3 4 7 

4 6 5 2 3 7 8 9 1 

3 8 7 4 1 9 5 2 6 

1 3 6 5 9 8 4 7 2 

8 7 9 1 2 4 6 5 3 

2 5 4 7 6 3 9 1 8 

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No. 695 

5 

5 1 9 8 4 7 

9 6 3 

3 9 

4 9 

2 6 4 1 

1 

Medium 

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4 5 3 1 6 7 

4 2 3 1 8 5 6 

7 8 6 2 3 1 4 5 

8 9 5 4 2 3 7 

6 7 9 8 4 2 3 

3 8 6 7 5 9 1 2 

5 6 7 9 8 4 2 3 

4 5 2 7 9 8 6 

3 4 7 5 6 

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SUDOK 

No. 695 

7 

9 4 

5 

8 

7 

9 

8 

4 

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1:50 Dr Quinn Medicine 

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Antiques Roadshow 

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Roadshow 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC 

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9:00 Grand Designs 

2:00 Australia’s Best 

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Adam Liaw 7:30 John Torode’s 

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Grigson: Slice Of Italy 9:30 

River Cottage Australia 










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Order: SVU (M v) 9:30 The Cheap Seats (M) 

8:00 Football: Mini 

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Tonight With David 

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5:50 The Curse Of Oak Island: 

Follow The Cobblestone Road 

(PG) 6:35 Jeopardy! 7:25 NITV 

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Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 

2:00 Impractical Jokers 

(MA15+) 2:30 Rules Of 

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Two And A Half Men (PG) 4:00 

Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 





2:30 Full House (PG) 

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3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 

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5:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia 

Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 10:10 Susan 

Calman’s Grand Day Out (PG) 11:00 The 

Story Of Cheese (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 

2:00 Alone Australia (M l) 3:00 Mastermind 

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(PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 DNA 

Family Secrets (PG) 8:35 Our Law (PG) 

12:00 Good Bones 1:00 

Masters Of Flip 2:00 

Home Town 3:00 The 

Block (PG) 4:00 Maine Cabin 

Masters 5:00 Restored 6:00 

House Hunters International 

7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 

Country Home Rescue With 

Shaynna Blaze 

2:00 Dr Quinn Medicine 

Woman (PG) 3:00 


3:30 Movie: “Some People” (G) 

(’62) Stars: Kenneth More 5:30 

The Travelling Auctioneers 

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 

RBT (PG) 8:30 Missing 

Persons Investigation (PG) 

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4:45 Grand Designs (PG) 5:30 Antiques 

Roadshow 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 7:00 ABC 

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Witness (M l) 9:30 Gruen (PG) 10:10 Hard 

Quiz (PG) 10:40 QI (M s) 

12:00 Movie: “Hidden Family Secrets” (PG) 

(’18) Stars: Chika Nnaemeka 2:00 House Of 

Wellness (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 Better 

Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “The Ugly 

Truth” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Katherine Heigl 

10:30 The Good Doctor (M) 


News Morning 12:00 Movie: “Buckley’s 

Chance” (PG) (’21) Stars: Bill Nighy 2:00 




Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Sea Eagles v 

Storm *Live* 9:55 NRL: Golden Point 

2:00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3:00 Good 

Chef Bad Chef 3:30 10 News First: 

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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 TBA 9:30 The Graham Norton Show 

(M) 10:30 10’s Late News 

12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Mastermind 

Australia (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 

The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 

Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 

5:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 6:00 

Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World 

News 7:35 Abandoned Railways From 

Above (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners 

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 

4:30 Storage Wars 

(PG) 5:00 American 

Restoration (PG) 5:30 

American Pickers (PG) 6:30 

Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 AFL: 

Friday Night Countdown 

5:10 Starstruck (PG) 

6:25 Movie: “Storm 

Boy” (PG) (’19) Stars: 

Finn Little 8:30 Movie: “The 

Bone Collector” (M l,v) (’99) 

Stars: Denzel Washington 

5:00 Our Stories 5:30 

NITV News: Nula 6:00 

Bamay 6:40 Volcanic 

Odysseys 7:30 Movie: “Storm 

Boy” (PG) (’76) Stars: Greg 

Rowe 

4:30 Football: 

Newcastle United v 

A-League All Stars Men 

*Live* 7:15 Football: Arsenal 

W.F.C. v A-League All Stars 

Women *Live* 

4:00 Good Chef Bad 

Chef 4:30 Becker (PG) 

5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 



10:00 Impractical Jokers (M) 

3:00 The Block (PG) 

4:00 Maine Cabin 

Masters 5:00 Beach 

House Hunters 6:00 House 

Hunters International 7:00 

House Hunters USA 

6:00 Ted’s Top Ten 

6:30 Operation Ouch! 

(PG) 7:00 Horrible 

Histories (PG) 7:35 Kung Fu 

Panda: Legends Of 

Awesomeness (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 

6:05 Kiya And The 

Kimoja Heroes 6:30 

The Adventures Of 

Paddington 7:05 Andy And The 

Band 7:30 Would I Lie To You? 

(PG) 

6:30 Food Safari 7:00 

The Cook Up With 

Adam Liaw 7:30 

Ainsley’s Taste Of Malta 8:30 

Extreme Food Phobics 9:30 

River Cottage Australia 



Island: On The Road 

(PG) 6:35 Jeopardy! 7:25 NITV 

News Update 7:30 8 Out Of 10 

Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 

5:30 Transformers: 

Cyberverse (PG) 5:45 

Movie: “Madagascar” 

(PG) (’05) Stars: Tom McGrath 

7:30 Movie: “Finding Nemo” 

(G) (’03) Stars: Andrew Stanton 


Auctioneers 6:30 


7:30 Take Me Home (PG) 8:30 

Movie: “Tina” (MA15+) (’18) 

Stars: Benicio 

12:00 ABC News 12:30 Call The Midwife 

(PG) 1:30 Father Brown (PG) 2:15 Gruen 

(PG) 3:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 

(PG) 3:30 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary 

Things (PG) 4:30 Restoration Australia 5:30 

Landline 6:00 Australian Story (PG) 6:30 

Back Roads (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 

Father Brown (M) 8:15 Midsomer Murders 

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 5:00 

Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - 

Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven 

News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s 

Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Jumanji: The 

Next Level” (PG) (’19) Stars: Dwayne 

Johnson 10:00 Movie: “Bad Boys II” 

(MA15+) (’03) Stars: Will Smith 

12:00 Destination WA 12:30 My Way 12:45 

The Summit (PG) 3:30 The Lap 4:30 The 

Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News First At 5 

5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A 

Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Jeopardy! Australia 

8:30 Movie: “John Wick” (MA15+) (’14) 

Stars: Keanu Reeves 10:30 Movie: “Mad 

Max: Fury Road” (M) (’15) Stars: Tom Hardy 

2:30 The Yes Experiment 3:00 What’s Up 

Down Under 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:00 

Ready Steady Cook (PG) 5:00 10 News 

First 6:00 The Dog House UK (PG) 7:00 

Football: Pre Game 7:40 Football: Isuzu Ute 

A-League Grand Final: Teams TBA *Live* 

9:30 Football: Post Game 10:30 The Cheap 

Seats (PG) 11:30 Fire Country (M v) 

12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Cycling: Tour Of 

Hungary Highlights 3:05 Portillo’s Greatest 

Railway Journeys (PG) 4:00 Sport General: 

Sports Woman 4:30 Cycling: Giro D’italia 

Highlights 5:30 War Gamers (PG) 6:30 SBS 

World News 7:30 Jersey And Guernsey 8:25 

Cannes Uncut (M l,n) (In English/ French) 

10:00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG) 

4:00 Escape To The 

Country 5:00 Bargain 

Hunt 6:00 Heathrow 

(PG) 6:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 

The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 

Escape To The Country 

4:00 Hustle & Tow (PG) 

4:30 AFL: Round 11: 

Geelong v GWS *Live* 

7:15 AFL: Pre Game 7:30 AFL: 

Round 11: Richmond v 

Essendon *Live* 

4:10 Starstruck (PG) 

5:25 Movie: “Storm 

Boy” (PG) (’19) Stars: 

Finn Little 7:30 Movie: “The 

Butler” (M l,v) (’13) Stars: Alan 

Rickman 

5:00 Volcanic 

Odysseys 5:50 Going 

Native 6:20 NITV News 

Update 6:30 Strait To The 

Plate 7:00 The Other Side (PG) 

7:30 Alone Australia (M l) 

1:00 On The Fly 2:00 

JAG (PG) 4:00 Tough 

Tested 5:00 Escape 

Fishing With ET 5:30 JAG (PG) 

7:30 NCIS (PG) 10:20 NCIS: 

Los Angeles (M) 12:15 FBI (M) 

2:25 MasterChef 

Australia (PG) 5:00 

Deal Or No Deal (PG) 

6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 

10:30 Two And A Half Men 

(PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 

5:00 Open Homes 

Australia 5:30 

Australia’s Best House 

6:30 Holiday Homes In The 

Sun 7:30 Escape To The 

Chateau 

6:05 Home Sweet 

Rome! 6:30 Operation 

Ouch! (PG) 7:00 

Mythbusters (PG) 7:30 Built To 

Survive 8:00 Hotel 


4:00 ABC News 4:15 

Planet America 5:00 

ABC News 5:30 The 

World This Week 6:00 ABC 

Evening News 6:30 Australian 

Story 7:00 ABC National News 




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7:05 Karma’s World 7:30 

Would I Lie To You? (PG) 

6:30 Raymond Blanc’s 

Royal Kitchen 7:30 

Hairy Bikers Go Local 

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9:35 Anthony Bourdain: No 

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Built The World: Do Or 

Donut/ A Dish Best Served... 

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d’Italia: Stage 20 *Live* 

4:20 The Bradshaw 

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Stars: Bill Murray 7:30 Movie: 

“Bruce Almighty” (M l,s) (’03) 

Stars: Jim Carrey 

3:45 Movie: “The 

Alamo” (PG) (’60) 

Stars: John Wayne 

7:00 Rugby Union: Super 

Rugby Pacific: The Reds v 

Force *Live* 

12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 

Gardening Australia 2:30 Monty Don’s 

Paradise Gardens 3:30 Forever Summer 

With Nigella 3:55 George Clarke’s Amazing 

Spaces 4:40 Grand Designs 5:30 Antiques 

Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 7:00 ABC 

News 7:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 8:30 After 

The Party (M l,n,s) 9:20 The Luminaries (M) 

12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 AFL: 

Round 11: Hawthorn v Brisbane *Live* 2:30 

Surveillance Oz (PG) 3:00 Border Security 

International (PG) 3:30 Border Security - 

Australia’s Front Line (PG) 4:00 Better 

Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 

5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 

7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) 8:35 TBA 

11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 1:00 Drive 

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Transplant (M) 

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Everyday Gourmet 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 

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Motorsport: ProMX: Round 4 *Live* From 

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Giuliana (M s) (In English/ French/ Italian) 

10:15 Legendary Castles 

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Half Men (PG) 

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House Hunters USA 6:30 

House Hunters International 

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6:05 Home Sweet 

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Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Built To 

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Regional 6:00 ABC 

Evening News 6:30 Spies In 

The Outback: Selling A Space 

Base 7:00 ABC National News 




Paddington 7:05 Karma’s 

World 7:30 Would I Lie To 

You? (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 

7:30 Britain’s Poshest 

Farm Shops 8:30 Rick 

Stein’s Road To Mexico 

9:40 Anthony Bourdain: No 

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(M) (’11) Stars: Jason Momoa 

4:15 Movie: “Follow 

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Stars: Elvis Presley 

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Day 1 *Live* From Paris 4:30 

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Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 

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Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:15 

Media Watch (PG) 9:35 Q+A (M) 

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Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE News 

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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 MasterChef Australia (PG) 

8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 

9:40 Lloyd Langford: Current Mood (MA15+) 

3:25 Where The Dreamings Come From (In 

English/ Pitjantjatjara) 3:35 The Cook Up 

With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 

4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: 

Giro D’italia Highlights 6:00 Mastermind 

Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 

Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines (M) 

8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M) 

4:00 Medical 

Emergency (PG) 4:30 

Better Homes And 

Gardens 5:30 Escape To The 

Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 

7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 

4:30 Storage Wars 

(PG) 5:00 American 

Restoration (PG) 5:30 

American Pickers (PG) 6:30 

Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Outback 

Opal Hunters (PG) 

4:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 

5:30 The Amazing 

Race (PG) 6:30 Drivers 

Make You Laugh Out Loud 

(PG) 7:30 Law & Order: 

Criminal Intent (M v) 

5:00 Our Stories 5:30 

APTN National News 

6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV 

News Update 6:40 Volcanic 

Odysseys 7:30 Australia’s 

Health Revolution (M) 

2:30 Jake And The 

Fatman (PG) 3:30 

Diagnosis Murder (PG) 

5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 

8:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 NCIS: 

Los Angeles (M) 11:15 Evil (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 Maine Cabin 

Masters 5:00 Fixer 

Upper 6:00 House 

Hunters International 7:00 

House Hunters USA 8:30 Help! 

I Wrecked My House 

6:00 Ted’s Top Ten 

6:30 Operation Ouch! 

(PG) 7:00 Horrible 

Histories (PG) 7:35 Kung Fu 

Panda: Legends Of 

Awesomeness (PG) 

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 


Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC 

News Hour 7:00 ABC National 

News 7:30 ABC Evening News 

8:00 ABC News Tonight 




Paddington 7:05 Andy And The 

Band 7:30 Would I Lie To You? 

(PG) 8:30 Mythbusters (PG) 

6:30 Food Safari 7:00 

The Cook Up With 

Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick 

Stein’s Of Shanghai 8:35 

Marcus Wareing’s Kitchen 

Garden Tales 



Island (PG) 6:40 

Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News 

Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats 

Does Countdown (M l,s) 

4:30 The Addams 

Family 5:00 Bewitched 

5:30 I Dream Of 




3:30 Movie: “I Believe 

In You” (PG) (’52) 

Stars: Celia Johnson 

5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 

Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 2 

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Tuesday, May 21 2024 

Eels drop four straight 

NATHAN TAYLOR 

Brad Arthur and Junior Paulo. Photo: NRL Images. 

Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses is 

no certainty to return this weekend 

from a broken foot. 

Eels coach Brad Arthur was due to finalise 

his team this afternoon ahead of Saturday 

night’s must-win clash against last-placed 

South Sydney at Accor Stadium. 

Moses was originally scheduled to return 

this week after fracturing his foot against 

Manly in late March. 

If Moses does make his long-awaited comeback 

this weekend, it could possibly be via 

the extended bench, with Arthur giving his 

chief playmaker up until kick-off to prove his 

fitness. 

The Eels desperately need the Origin star 

back after dropping their fourth straight game 

on Sunday at Suncorp Stadium. 

Up against one of the best teams in the 

competition in Melbourne, the Eels were well 

in the fight at half-time down 16-10 before the 

Storm ran in five second half tries to one, to 

blow the game apart. 

“The second half was embarrassing,” Arthur 

said following his side’s 48-16 defeat. 

“We just fell in a hole for a period of 10 to 15 

minutes. We lacked resilience in that period 

and kept digging the hole deeper.” 

Bailey Simonsson, Blaize Talagi and Maika 

Sivo were the try scorers for the Eels. 

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