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penrith s very own entertainment magazine issue 51 discounts galore check out our crazy coupons 16.9.11 school holidays all the ideas you need win circus tickets giveaway on the road again workers blacktown 55 campbell st blacktown 9830 0600 gig guide includes our iva davies on his touring comeback hi-lights revolving restaurant hi-lights has all the ingredients for a memorable dining experience located on level 5 workers blacktown hi-lights revolving restaurant trading hours wed-fri 6.00pm to 9.30pm thurs 6.00pm 9.00pm seafood buffet sat 5.30pm to 7.00pm pre-show value dinner menu sat 7.00pm to 9.30pm a la carte up-to-date information on all the coolest upcoming concerts theatre and local bands as seen on workers sports 170 reservoir rd blacktown 8822 2444 1020wwd5072

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2 it s nice out here melbourne cup luncheon tuesday 1st november duos in the bumper bar saturday 24th september saturday 1st october ticket $5 members $10 non members tickets on sale now 65 lunch smorgasbord live music beer and wine included friday 7pm sunday 3pm meat trays up for grabs 8pm free per person bingo monday 11am tuesday 7pm wednesday 11am thursday 7pm karaoke in the bumper bar saturday september 10th 17th 8pm free 1020wwd5057 raffles fusion restaurant wednesday-sunday lunch 12-2.30 dinner 5.30-9.30 bookings preferable ph 9826 2880 kemps creek sporting bowling club elizabeth drive kemps creek ph 9826 1375 info@kcsb.com.au www.kcsb.com.au

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cover story nathan taylor chats with a true australian rock legend in icehouse frontman iva davies about the band touring again his chart-topping songs and playing in front of royalty 3 t doesn t happen often but one of australia s most internationally successful and iconic bands is hitting the road once again and will be making a rare pit stop in our own backyard the band is icehouse and is headed by one of this country s most wellknown and respected frontmen in iva davies when they perform at penrith panthers evan theatre on september 29 it will be the first time in 15 years that the band has played at a western sydney venue it was only three years ago that iva said icehouse had no plans to ever go back on the road and tour like they used to but on the back of their hugely successful `white heat 30 hits album released last month iva thought it was a perfect time for the icehouse men to show their colours again in a sense these shows are still just one-off gigs and what we re focused on at the moment is the upcoming summer festivals we are performing around the country like homebake in sydney iva said these are select shows and i think that s the way we ll operate for a while we are not a classic touring band but it s actually quite fun to play every now and then because it s an excuse to get together after a long time icehouse originally formed under the band name `flowers back in 1977 before adopting the name `icehouse in 1981 after an old and cold flat iva used to live in icehouse s best known hits on the aussie charts were `hey little girl `crazy `electric blue `my obsession and of course every australian s favourite `great southern land which was written by iva in his home in i iva s loving life back on the road leichhardt overlooking a busy bus stop it was the most unlikely place to write a song iva said i just came back from overseas and bought a house in caxton street leichhardt which was quite a busy street but in this particular house i set up the front room with my tape recorder synthesises and guitars and there happened to be an incredibly noisy bus stop directly outside the house was also under the international flight path and the planes came over very low i had to write the whole album with a set of headphones on because i couldn t hear iva credits `great southern land as his most prized work and the track is still charting on the aria singles chart to this day currently #66 and was the most popular song according to listeners of triple m in 2007 towards the end of last month icehouse released their long awaited greatest hits album titled `white heat 30 hits which is currently going gang busters in record stores across the country as well as on the australian charts debuting at number five last week iva says the success of the album and the longevity of his songs some written more than 30 years ago have surprised him it constantly surprises me it s been surprising me for decades because if you can imagine the time i was writing the songs the focus was very immediate iva said the focus was a new album and lifespan of that album was a year and a half and i don t think i ever thought very much further ahead than that so for me operating that way for 17 years at no time did i ever think about how long these songs were going to be around for another icehouse classic was the number one smash `electric blue off the internationally best-selling critically acclaimed and 1988 aria album of the year `man of colours co-written by iva and john oates of hall oates fame the `electric blue single was originally released on a blue 7-inch vinyl record which was quite unique for its time come almost 25 years later and icehouse and hall oates will be reuniting in early 2012 for a series of concerts around the country iva said the last time he was with fellow `electric blue songwriter john oates was on stage at new york s madison square garden during an american tour it s been a very long time since i saw him last he said i too am actually really looking forward to seeing hall oates because they are quality songwriters and i ll be standing in the wings every night watching on icehouse are constant professionals and rate every gig very highly but it was their 1988 australian bicentennial performance in front of prince charles and princess diana that really stands at the top of iva s list there were a lot of noble gigs but the bicentennial year was pretty spectacular and the royal command performance we did for charles and diana was pretty outstanding partly from the point of view that it was being televised to three billion people he said when icehouse brings their huge catalogue of hits to the evan theatre stage on september 29 fans can expect a vast playlist of songs from each of their hit albums and they too have the chance to put their two cents in on what songs they want played it s very interesting these days to have a facebook page because you get people who comment on their favourite songs and what they re looking forward to hearing so certainly that has set into discussion of what we ll end up playing iva said this is a show not to be missed and a rare opportunity at no time did i ever think about how long these songs were going to be around for fyi issue 51 editor troy dodds troy.dodds@mediaview.com.au published by mediaview pty ltd printed at spot press pty ltd fyi advertising manager emily.larkham emily.larkham@mediaview.com.au phone 4722 2998 fax 4731 6255 content nathan taylor suite 2 42-44 abel steet jamisontown nsw 2750 production irene adams kate stanford icehouse will be performing at penrith panthers evan theatre on thursday september 29 at 7pm tickets are $56.50 and can be booked by calling panthers on 1800 061 991.

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4 gig of the week cnr glebe pl richmond rd phone 4722 8180 www.penrithgaels.com.au 1020wwd5256 best performance performers must register prior to event this saturday september 17th 8pm friday september 16th 8pm free entertainment friday september 23rd 8pm saturday september 24th 8pm backlash murphy s law sept 18th postal full $10 lunch menu complimentary beer wine or soft drink members only 7 to choose from monday-friday only flute queen s 14th birthday halfway to st pats day irish band blackwater playing 2pm-6pm jumping castle special badge draw of $1400 must be won on the day jane rutter set to evoke memories on jspac stage this weekend schmidy s catering the best food in penrith they have introduced a stylish contemporary menu delivering a high standard using fresh produce monster sunday raffle drawn 6pm tickets on sale from 5pm $1000 worth of prizes taste the difference open daily for lunch 12noon ­ 2.30pm and dinner from 5.30pm he s been nominated for an aria award and known as australia s `flute queen but now the queen herself jane rutter is bringing her gold silver and wooden flute collection as well as her irish whistles to the stage of the joan sutherland performing arts centre this saturday september 17 let jane s hauntingly beautiful flutes evoke the rolling green hills of ireland as she enchants you with her irish tribute show `fire and water a celtic fantasy jane s undoubtedly australia s finest and best loved flute player she brings her trademark passionate lyricism to music which has captivated her many times during her musical life when i was a teenager i had the great privilege of attending a small master class in sydney with the incredible james galway jane said i found his natural and feisty approach to music totally inspiring and when i heard him playing his irish whistle as an encore to a concerto performance a whole world of possibility opened up for me this genre of music has been held dear in the heart of irish folk in ireland and abroad for generations for good reason these are pieces that belong to all of us reminding us that the magic of the ancient celts of the magic of who we are and who we can be jane said to compliment the celtic pieces i ve added some fiery classical music and baroque gigues to the concert it s a gorgeous lush program with a tad of irish humour thrown in too steeped in tradition and telling stories passed through generations through song the show includes `she moved thro the fair one of the world s oldest love songs still performed today another beautiful song due for performance is `i dreamt that i dwelt in marble halls made famous in recent times by the celtic superstar enya don t miss australia s `flute queen and classical superstar jane rutter when she graces the joan sutherland stage tomorrow september 17 at 8pm tickets are $45 for adults and $39 for concessions to book or for more information call 4723 7600 or visit www.jspac.com.au don t forget to follow the western weekender on twitter or facebook logon to www.twitter.com wwpenrith to follow our tweets hit www.facebook.com westernweekender for all the latest penrith news traffic updates and previews of what is coming up in the latest edition of the western weekender.

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5 www.stmarysbandclub.com.au 411 great western highway st marys for further information call 9623 1211 1020wwd5071 colours reunion back in the big room september 16th 23rd featuring guest dj dj mac this friday night with special event live entertainment tour de force starring elton jack bigshot saturday 24th september members $10 visitors $15 doors open 7:45pm for 8:30pm miss sydney west competition heat 3 www.wix.com/misssydne6/west strictly limited season $5.00 members $10 visitors ­ presale $10.00 members $15 visitors ­ on the day doors open 9pm no entry after 1am presale concludes thursday prior to event club dress regulations apply management reserve the right to refuse entry dean bourne a tribute to the big `o saturday 8th october members $10 visitors $15 doors open 7:45pm for 8:30pm join us for melbourne cup day tuesday 1st november celebrate in style at our 3 course luncheon complimentary champagne on arrival entertainment by the 70s show prizes for best dressed lady gent tab host lucky door prize race broadcast on big screens commences 11:30am seattle celebrating the sound grunge music of the 90 s friday 21st october all tickets $10 doors open 9:45pm for 10:30pm tickets available at reception or online at our website includes beer wine soft drink tickets available at reception $48 per person

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6 gig guide looking for a great local gig friday september 16 around the traps 4577 3396 lawrence baker venue penrith rsl free entry 9pm 4728 5200 tina petroni venue blacktown workers free entry 8pm 9830 0673 saturday september 17 sounds like saturday venue peachtree free entry from 9pm 4731 3444 back to the 80 s venue penrith panthers free entry 9.30pm 1800 061 991 jimmy barnes venue penrith panthers $56.50 8pm 1800 061 991 mark da costa venue rooty hill rsl free entry 8.30pm 9625 5500 karaoke/dj venue o donoghues free entry 8.30pm 4735 5509 ian blakeney venue blacktown workers free entry 9pm 9830 0673 music bella funked up friday venue peachtree free entry from 9pm 4731 3444 hi maintenance venue penrith hotel free entry 10pm 4721 2060 colours reunion venue st marys band club free entry 9pm 9623 1211 femme da funk venue st marys leagues free entry 9pm 9677 7777 80 s flashback venue rooty hill rsl free entry 8pm 9625 5500 james reyne venue rooty hill rsl $31 8pm 9625 5500 hale pace venue penrith panthers $69 8pm 1800 061 991 matt jones venue penrith panthers free entry 6pm 1800 061 991 trial kennedy venue fitzroy hotel free entry 8.30pm venue blacktown workers $7.50 members $10.50 visitors 8pm 9830 0673 max power venue st marys leagues free entry 9pm 9677 7777 the generators venue penrith hotel free entry 9pm 4721 2060 errol buddle quintet venue penrith rsl free entry 2pm 4728 5200 jellybean jam venue penrith rsl free entry 9pm 4728 5200 whispering jack show venue penrith rsl $13 members $15 guests 7.30pm 4728 5200 matchbox 20 show venue fitzroy hotel free entry 8.30pm 4577 3396 sunday september 18 tommy pickett venue fitzroy hotel free entry 5pm 4577 3396 jason lee venue penrith rsl free entry 2pm 4728 5200 james reyne 8pm friday september 16 rooty hill rsl $31 bookings 9625 5500 plenty of aussie rock icons have been playing in and around town of late but it s hard to go past former australian crawl frontman james reyne for this week s top gig james unique rock voice combined with his tremendous songwriting skills has made him a legend in australian music audiences will get to hear all his best stuff from his solo years and aussie crawl days plus some exciting new work 1020wwd5058

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gig guide 7 looking for a gig out of town friday september 16 out about defqon ­ 1 venue sydney international regatta centre $150 or $220 11am 1300 438 849 031 rock show venue scruffy murphy s hotel free entry 10:30pm 9211 2002 grinspoon strangers venue rock lilly 8pm 9777 9000 powderfinger show venue heathcote hotel free entry 9pm 9520 0481 the owls the walking who venue gallery bar oxford art factory free entry 9pm 9332 3711 hellfire venue q bar $25 9:30pm 9360 1375 $43 9984 9933 saturday september 17 bryan adams venue sydney opera house $100.15 or $141.40 7pm 9250 7111 an21 max vangeli venue the arthouse $25 9pm 9284 1200 oktoberfest launch lowenbrau 6:30pm 9247 7785 the usual suspects venue soho 9pm 9358 6511 fake venue fake club $20 9pm www.fakeclub.com.au hale pace venue enmore theatre $69 8pm 9519 9231 goldie venue chinese laundry $25 8pm 8295 9999 future shade tour venue the metro $28.60 8pm 9519 9231 rufus bon chat bon rat venue caringbah bizzo s 8pm 9524 7358 public opinion afro orchestra venue oxford art factory $25 9pm 9332 3711 sunday september 18 asami loves you mars hill cafe $10 8pm 9893 9888 kira puru the bruise venue the vanguard $25 6:30pm 1300 438 849 zoltan venue harbord beach hotel free entry 8pm 9905 3434 balmain goes bush country in the heart of the city venue cat fiddle hotel free entry 3pm 9810 7931 jonah the wailers the elementals venue the basement $25 or $73.80 dinner and show 8pm 1300 438 849 rumble in the quad venue lansdowne hotel free entry 6pm 9211 2325 max vangeli 9pm saturday september 17 the arthouse $25 bookings 9284 1200 future music and 360 touring are proud to bring two of the fastest growing names in electronic music to sydney ­ an21 and max vangeli both featured in dj mag s `top 5 djs to watch and can boast their collaborative pendulum remix hitting number three on the global beatport chart receiving extensive praise as they tour the globe saturday s gig at the art house is not to be missed liquid sky venue candy s apartment 8pm www.candys.com.au soho fridays venue soho 9pm 9358 6511 jane rutter venue lizotte s restaurant monster meat raffle over $2000 in prizes to be won every week thursday sunday from 6pm 1019wwd monday nights from 7.30pm trivia entertainment tuesday wednesday nights poker free karaoke saturday evenings from 8pm ph 9623 2119 henry lawson avenue werrington county www.hlclub.com.au free room hire for first friday of the month our members for monday to friday 5pm-6pm every saturday night happy sunday afternoon private functions hour free pool saturday t.a.b promotion $2.90 schooners from 10am-5pm $6 lunch specials 7 days 12.00 2.30pm courtesy bus thursday to sunday 1st annual charity golf day friday 23rd september dunheved golf course 8am for an 8.30am tee off $50 per person which includes green fees lunch back at the henry lawson club and drink vouchers 1020wwd3222 and losing ticket draw 10am-6pm every saturday members only membership $5

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8 must see gig don t wait until friday local news as it breaks choir celebrates peace concert will raise money for an important cause all the latest local news sport and entertainment 24/7 www.facebook.com westernweekender www.twitter.com/wwpenrith t www.westernweekender.com.au he forever-talented penrith city choir will celebrate the international day of peace with a peace concert at st stephens church in high street penrith this sunday september 18 at 3pm the international day of peace was established by a united nations resolution in 1981 to provide an opportunity for individuals organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date the concert will include a variety of musical pieces that all focus on the theme of peace the choir plans to make a donation from the proceeds of the concert to the dadaab refugee camp in kenya admission to the event is $15 for adults and $5 for children the admission fee includes afternoon tea after the performance enquiries can be made on 4754 3946 161 george st windsor ph 4577 3396 http www.fitzroyhotel.com.au fri 16th septembe trial kennedy vangate the dead love the strangers r sat 17th septembe the matchbox 20 tribute show r free entry _8pm 18 only _9pm plus dj till 3am free entry sun 18th septembe tommy pickett r sat 1st october closure in moscow marlow sounds of season vangate free entry _5pm all age event free entry _8pm 18 only we support responsible service of alcohol duty of care this hotel supports designated drivers.is gambling a problem for you call g-line nsw a confidential anonymous free counselling service free call 1800 633 635 1020wwd3247

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latest entertainment releases 9 dvd/blu star wars the complete saga hayden christensen harrison ford blu-ray source code jake gyllenhaal michelle monaghan dvd offspring season 2 asher keddie deborah mailman dvd cinema fright ngiht anton yelchin colin farrell david tennant spy kids 4 jessica alba jeremy piven joel mchale eye of the storm geoffrey rush dustin clare judy davis games nhl 12 playstation 3 xbox 360 the penguins of madagascar playstation 3 xbox 360 nintendo wii star fox 64 3d nintendo 3ds music kristin chenoweth some lessons learned r&b the collections 2011 lady antebellum own the night 1020wwd3244

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10 now you re cooking chicken salad ingredients serves 4 2 cups 160g shredded green cabbage 2 cups 160g shredded red cabbage 2 cups 120g shredded lettuce 1 small 150g red capsicum cut into strips 1 1/2 cups 240g cooked chicken breast sliced 1/4 cup 60ml coconut flavoured cooking milk 2 tbsp chilli sauce 1/4 cup 75g mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 chilli lamb pockets ingredients instructions in a large bowl combine cabbage lettuce capsicum and chicken breast pour over combined coconut flavoured cooking milk chilli sauce mayonnaise and parsley toss well serve immediately serves 6 1 tbsp oil 500g lean lamb steaks thinly sliced 1 pkt cook in the pot chilli con carne 3/4 cup 190ml water 440g can no added salt baked beans 1 tbsp tomato paste 6 small pita breads 1 cup 150g tabouli 1/2 cup 60g grated low fat cheddar cheese 1 instructions heat a large frying pan over high heat add oil and lamb brown well add combined cook in the pot chilli con carne recipe base water baked beans and tomato paste bring to the boil reduce heat simmer covered 5 minutes slit pita bread open fill with lamb mixture and tabouli sprinkle with cheese and serve 2 2 3 preparation time 20 minutes cooking time 0 minutes preparation time 10 minutes cooking time 12 minutes melbourne cup beer wine soft drink smorgasbord best dresses lady best dressed gentleman best hat lucky door prize losing ticket draw hosted by gary freeman hackett st marys cnr charleskingswaydrive the tuesday 1st november 2011 11.30 am start members room level 1 $75 per person 22nd sept 9th oct with a touch of south america cash sales only show times thurs fri sat sun mon wed thurs fri sat sun mon wed thurs fri sat sun 1020wwd5064 featuring wheel of death trapeze miniature horses dogs clowns plus exciting circus acts and salsa dancing fun and laughter for all ages 22 september 23 september 24 september 25 september 26 september 28 september 29 september 30 september 1 october 2 october 3 october 5 october 6 october 7 october 8 october 9 october 7:00pm 7:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 11:00am 3:00pm 11:00am only 11:00am 3:00pm 11:00am only 11:00am 3:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 11:00am 3:00pm 11:00am only 11:00am 3:00pm 11:00am only 11:00am 3:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 11:00am only club raffle losing ticket draw $200 after the main race bookings essential phone 0247 212 375 club paceway cnr station ransley sts penrith ring side adults $30 child $22 a reserve adults $26 child $18 b reserve adults $22 child $14 ticket prices phone bookings childs paying age 3 to 14 years or cash sales at the on-site box office wed to sun 10am-5pm or book online 0448 247 287 0448 circus all in a 2 hour show 1020wwd2782 www.clubpacewaypenrith.com.au 4721 2375 www.weberscircus.com

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good dining 11 danny s is top shelf great location and beautiful food combined danny s on high 562 high street penrith 4722 5833 www.dannysonhigh.com d anny s on high has been the number one destination for italian food in penrith for many years conveniently located on high street in penrith danny s offers a fully licensed restaurant with alfresco dining that is well suited to casual dining family get togethers or even your next function danny s can seat up 280 people in their spacious dining room and outside eating area therefore making danny s the perfect place to dine for those big family birthdays or office christmas parties the menu caters to all tastes and preferences at danny s they offer a huge variety of choices for your next feast danny s dishes up fresh pastas gourmet and traditional pizzas and a wide selection of seafood steak and chicken meals all complemented by fresh salads sides breads and homemade desserts the whole family can enjoy the greatest thing about danny s is the meals are super-affordable their famous pizzas range from $12 for a small traditional to $20 and under for their medium gourmet selections some of the other exciting and delicious items on danny s menu include a tasty mushroom risotto for the small price of $15 there s a juicy rump steak and tender veal schnitzel for $22 each and an amazing chicken parmigiana that s bursting with flavour for only $19 but make sure you don t leave your delicious night out without tasting danny s sweet and unbeatable dessert range ask your waiter about our vip card are you a spur vip 1020wwd3229

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12 1019wwd12864 spray tan 1hr relaxation facial lip and chin laser underarms laser $15 $49 $20 $19 full legs laser women s brazilian underarms mens chest stomach mens face sculpting $169 $54 $99 $35 shop 3/552 high st penrith for appointments phone 4721 2727 1020wwd5231

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no doubt about it just who can you trust john patrick shanley s play comes to penrith t began as a hit stage show then became an academy award nominated feature film and now the hit production `doubt is mesmerising audiences at the henry lawson theatre written by john patrick shanley and directed by hilda janes `doubt is a story of suspicion a story of accusation but ultimately a story of doubt the year is 1964 a priest is suspected of dealing inappropriately with one of the students at a new york bronx catholic school the play centres around how we deal with suspicions accusations and how people decide theatre 13 i upon another s guilt or innocence without firm evidence the audience becomes the jury left to decide their own verdict writer john patrick shanley said in 2005 doubt requires more courage than conviction does and more energy because conviction is a resting place and doubt is infinite in 2008 a hit movie of the same name was released starring meryl streep phillip seymour hoffman and amy adams the film s main cast were heavily praised for their acting and all of them were nominated for oscars at the 81st academy awards this production also stars an array of talented local actors and crew `doubt is the thought-provoking story of the year `doubt is currently on show at the henry lawson theatre in werrington with performances on september 16 17 23 24 and 30 at 8pm there is also a matinee show on september 24 at 2pm tickets are $21 for adults and $15 for concessions to book or for more information call 4729 1555 during business hours or 9673 6666 after hours tickets can also be reserved online at www.hltheatre.com.au the henry lawson theatre is located inside the henry lawson club on henry lawson drive werrington county 1020wwd3250 tick e sell ts in fas g t!

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14 giveaway r win tickets to webers circus there are clowns performing miniature ponies hula hoops daring young men and ladies in the air and of course there s the hilarious k-nines it s truly fun for all ages the ticket office is open from wednesday to sunday from 10am to 5pm and one hour before each night s performance you can also book your tickets online at www weberscircus.com or over the phone on 0448 circus webers circus is showing in st marys at charles hackett drive from september 22 to october 9 oll up roll up webers circus is in town w ith a touch of south america the famous webers circus has been touring australia for the past five years owners natalie and ruby weber both come from a long line of circus performers from australia and germany webers circus features the amazing wheel of death performed by hewin who comes from colombia south america the russian swing is also on show featuring 10 performers fyi has five family two adults two kids passes to webers circus in st marys to give away for your chance to win one sms the code word `circus to 19 19 18 and include your name and best contact telephone number entries close wednesday september 21 authorised under nsw permit number ltp-app-0000001330 terms and conditions at www westernweekender.com.au g servin still gre breakfast ­ lunch ­ dinner ­ 7 days a week eaks at st 1020wwd7008 to celebrate jimmy s extended hours first coffee free just present this advertisement range from light snacks and meals to fine dining ng with a fully licenced selection of drinks breakfast 8.00am to 5.00pm lunch available to 5.00pm dinner until late call in and check out our new children s playground opening soon 1 wwd7008 1018wwd7008 1018wwd7008 wwd7 0 wwd7008 wd wd offer extended until september 30th 2011 jimmy s café and grill is serving an extensive menu ph 4735 5656 91 great western highway emu plains nsw 2750

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15 coffee with bite think once think twice think southlands shopping centre south penrith phone 4721 8000

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