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Cricket fans, Brett Lee will be in Penrith tomorrow as part of a promotion for Bunnings. Details below: Bunnings Warehouse Penrith 10:00am to 2:00pm – Jumping castle, face painting and balloons 11:00am to 1:00pm – Cricket legend, Brett Lee will be in store for a meet and greet, photos and autographs 11:00am to 2:00pm – Popcorn, fairy floss, laughing clowns and carnival games Bunnings Warehouse North Penrith 10:00am to 1:00pm – Jumping castle, small carousel, slot cars, snow cones, fairy floss, balloonist, prizes and giveaways 11:00am to 2:00pm – Blinky Bill meet and greet with local kids

INTERACTIVE: Penrith copped the storm first, then it raged across Mount Druitt and Blacktown

STORM DAMAGE: We've mapped some of the areas where yesterday's storm caused the most damage. The NSW SES responded to 2,500 calls yesterday as a storm ripped from Penrith through Mount Druitt and Blacktown.

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TRAFFIC WARNING: The traffic lights at the intersection of Mulgoa Road, High Street and Jane Street (near the council building) were out a few minutes ago. Police were on the scene. Be careful in the area.

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

We love what's happening at the Joan this week - a restless dinosaur loose in the Plaza! This show is on next week and is a must see. Take an adventure to the bottom of the sea! The team at Erth have spent years scouring the seven seas to bring you Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium, a collection of playful prehistoric creatures from the deep. For the very first time, you are invited to dive in and meet these aquatic critters in person. 18 & 19 January 2016 at The Joan. For more info and to book visit: http://thejoan.com.au/whats-on/erths-prehistoric-aquarium/

Watch out: Netflix will clamp down on geo-dodgers

NETFLIX CRACK DOWN: Have you tricked Netflix into giving you an American or international subscription? Well Netflix are preparing to stop people using VPNs and other geo-dodging methods soon. More info:

STORM UPDATE: Penrith NSW State Emergency Service has received 120 calls for assistance from 2.30pm to 8pm. Thirty jobs have been completed, 90 still to go. Crews from Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and Baulkham Hills assisting. Big thanks to all the volunteers working in the area.

SHOOTING UPDATE: Accused refused bail as victim “recovering well”

The man accused of the Nepean Hospital shooting did not apply for bail, and it was formally refused by Penrith Local Court today. Shooting victim Barry Jennings, the Nepean Hospital security guard, is said to be in good spirits and looking forward to returning to work.

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One dead, one critical after storm

CAR HIT BY TREE UPDATE: The 60-year-old woman flown to hospital after a tree fell on the vehicle she was driving at Emu Plains is in a stable condition in hospital, despite being trapped for 40 minutes. Her passenger has died in the incident. PIctures and video.

FATALITY AFTER TREE HIT CAR: Police have confirmed a man died after a tree fell on a car at Emu Plains. A large tree fell across the Great Western Highway near Dukes Oval. A helicopter flew a female patient to Westmead Hospital where they are in a critical condition.

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Live Traffic is indicating there are power outages around the Mulgoa Road/Castlereagh Road intersection with Jane St. Be careful in the area.

CAR UNDER TREE: A CareFlight helicopter is currently flying one female patient to Westmead Hospital after a car was hit by a falling tree in Emu Plains on the Great Western Highway.