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MAKE A SPLASH Penrith Beach will be back open on Saturday, just as temperatures in Penrith soar above 40 degrees. ‘Pondi’ will be open from 7am to 7pm daily during the peak summer period, with big numbers expected on the opening weekend given the forecast conditions. Troy Dodds reports on Page 15
SUMMER SCORCHER\ Thursday 36°\ Friday 39°\ Saturday 41°\
Penrith Beach. Photo: Melinda Jane.
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here is one less of Santa’s helpers in town this year. The man in red has been given his marching orders from one of Penrith’s biggest retailers, with Myer opting not to have a Santa in its local store this Christmas. It ends decades of tradition in the Penrith store. The Penrith store isn’t the only Myer
in the state to no longer feature Santa, with just five locations with an in-store Santa this year. “This year’s locations have been chosen to meet the highest demand and ensure we deliver the best possible Santaland experience,” a Myer spokesperson said.