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JAPAN AT HOME BY MARK MORELLINI he 24th Japanese Film Festival (JFF) returns this year but owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this will be a streaming event which means the films can be watched at home. As an added bonus, the film festival will be free of charge for all to enjoy in Australia. “We are thrilled to bring the JFF online, uniting first-time viewers and seasoned festival-goers alike to come together in celebration of fanfavourites from past JFF’s to the latest in contemporary Japanese cinema,” enthused the JFF programmer, Susan Bui. “As with many festivals having gone online, it’s something to look
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forward to when most of the time you’re stuck at home twiddling your thumbs and everyone’s watched every single film on Netflix!” Having the privilege to watch festival films for free when other film festivals are charging may be a first in the industry. “When we started the film festival, we did provide it as a free program, but eventually when we expanded, we had to start charging ticketed events. But this year because we couldn’t offer the cinematic experience that was part of the reason why we offered it for free.” Presented by The Japan Foundation since 1997 this festival goes from strength to strength each year, having been presented in 58 cities across 12 countries in
2019 with a total viewership of 170,000. This year there will be 30 films available for viewing, with three documentaries, nine short films (animation and stop motion animation), and 15 Australian premieres. COVID-19 has brought film production to a standstill worldwide and as a result, the availability of films from Japan has been affected. “Owing to COVID-19 many distributors have put their new releases on hold for the year which means it was difficult for us to acquire films. The general process is that the distributors would prefer to release their films in Japan first then we as a festival present these films at the festival. So it has been difficult getting newer films, but
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This year’s Japanese Film Festival brings the greatest in Japanese cinema right to your living room having said that the Japanese film industry has picked up again.” Bui explained that Japanese cinema has had a long history compared to other countries and an extremely robust domestic market. “So many films are produced with only the Japanese market in mind. Basically, filmmakers aren’t concerned about how the films will perform internationally because the domestic market supports their film industry. In that sense when you’re watching a Japanese film you can really see the Japanese perspective and experience. Sometimes they might not be as relatable to people outside Japan and sometimes they may be and I think that is the charm of Japanese cinema.” Continued on page 2
JAPAN AT HOME (Continued from the cover) Finally, with COVID-19 hopefully being eradicated within months, what can film festival enthusiasts expect from the JFF next year? “We want it to be as good as
it has been and better of course and we’re hoping to keep the streaming element of it in the festival but also bring back the main program.”
HOT PICKS
When asked which is her favourite film screening at the festival, Bui was quick to respond. “One Night. It’s a drama about a family who is thrown into chaos one night and is reunited years later but struggles to maintain their bonds. The film looks at the dynamic between each of the members and how they coped with the challenges presented to them in the past, and also in the present.” A musical which should prove to be a crowd-pleaser is Dance With Me, which centers on a woman who visits a fortune teller to increase her chances of
love but instead increases her chances of getting jinxed and whenever she hears music she dances! But will she find the person who jinxed her? A funny well-produced film. Would watching Japanese films at this festival be the next best thing for people who had planned on jet setting to Japan but were unable to owing to COVID-19? “Yes! What else can you do if you can’t go to Japan! Watch a couple of the Japanese films in the comfort of your own home and order some takeaway sushi – I think that’s the closest experience you’ll get!” laughed Bui.
CAFÉ FUNICULI FUNICULA (Drama/Fantasy) - Travelling to the past is possible in this coffee shop, but certain rules must be followed. LITTLE NIGHTS, LITTLE LOVE (Romance/Drama) – A man and woman meet in front of Sendai railway station while a survey is being conducted and eventually marry on the 10th anniversary of their first meeting. GON, THE LITTLE FOX – (Animation) – Two years in production, this short anime (27 minutes) based on a children’s story is about the friendship between a fox and a boy. Mesmerising entertainment for young children. KEY OF LIFE – (Comedy) This feel-good film concerning a struggling actor and a hitman with amnesia will have audiences laughing hysterically.
DEC 4-13. FREE VIRTUAL EDITION. FOR DETAILS: www.japanesefilmfestival.net
A Compassionate COVID Recovery As a result of the COVID pandemic, we are now facing the worst economic circumstances since the Great Depression. The decisions our Government makes now are crucial and for many, could mean the difference between surviving or becoming destitute.
When the NSW Liberal/National Government handed down the budget this month, it was their opportunity to provide for the people who need the most support. Unfortunately, that is not the budget that was delivered, but the good news is, it is not too late. With another budget due in 6 short months, we can still pressure this Government to deliver what we need. Everyone should be able to afford to live and live well. Everyone should have a roof over their heads. During the COVID emergency, people experiencing homelessness were housed and supported according to needs. We did it then and we can continue to do it into the future. We can build the public housing that we @jennyleong.newtown
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need - 30,000 homes every year for the next ten years to provide shelter for people who need it as well as creating vital construction jobs. We can deliver affordable housing to counter the huge spike in rental stress that will increase throughout 2021 as millions of people are moved onto inadequate Job Seeker payments.
We are calling for 100% social and affordable housing on public land and for the government to audit all available state land and properties with a view to fast tracking publicly owned, zero emissions housing - homes for the 21st century.
This Government must provide for all people to ensure that no one is too poor to live, that people who have lost their jobs will not lose their homes, and that those who have been left without support are offered the care that they need. That means providing for everyone living in NSW - including those on humanitarian or student visas. If this Government chooses to use every mechanism at its disposal to provide @jennyleong
essential support to those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community, we can achieve a compassionate COVID recovery. We can budget for this crisis and put wellbeing and equality of access for everyone at the centre of all that we do, so that no one is left out as we face the enormous difficulties which are upon us. Jenny Leong MP Greens Member for Newtown
If you share our vision, scan this code to watch and share our video. @jennyleong.newtown
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Sirius plans revealed (See p.5)
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Trevor Ashley is back to celebrate Christmas at Paddo RSL (See p. 6)
Crown opening blocked BY ALLISON HORE ollowing allegations of money laundering NSW’s gaming regulator has banned Crown from opening its $2.2 billion Barangaroo casino next month.
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NSW’s Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) made the decision less than 24 hours after Crown admitted accounts it set up for VIP players may have been used to launder money. Crown had previously denied its accounts set up for use by customers could have been used for money laundering, however, in its submissions to the investigation on Tuesday, Crown accepted that it had likely occurred. “Crown accepts that an inference can be drawn that at some point in time deposits into the Southbank and Riverbank accounts were more probable than not part of cuckoo smurfing,” said Crown’s counsel Robert Craig.
Crown will not be allowed to go ahead with the opening of its Barangaroo casino. Photo: Crown Sydney
Cuckoo smurfing is a form of money laundering where criminals move vast sums of illicit cash through networks of people making smaller transactions. ILGA chairman Philip Crawford said given the serious implications of
the new information he was “not comfortable” with Crown going ahead with the casino’s December open. The ILGA and Crown will discuss a plan to open the development’s nongaming spaces including 14 bars and restaurants, and a 350-room hotel.
Absurd demolition suggestion slammed BY ALLISON HORE n a suggestion which has raised ire in those passionate about Sydney’s heritage, the NSW Treasurer and Transport Minister have both hinted at knocking down the disused White Bay Power Station in Rozelle. In parliament, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet called the heritage listed former coal-fired power station a “shocking building” and said it “should be knocked down like the Sirius Building”. The comments came as the government announced work had begun on the construction of the Metro West project.
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At a ground-breaking event for the project at White Bay on Wednesday, Transport Minister Andrew Constrance said the first tunneling machines for the Metro West project would be in the ground by 2022. He also said he was in discussions about the future of the power station which he said “adds no value” to the prime waterfront land. Inner West mayor, Darcy Byrne, hit back at the suggestions to knock down the building which was heritage listed in 1999, calling it an “obscene threat” which would “constitute a crime against the heritage of Sydney”. He said the treasurer’s “absurd” statement
demonstrated “deep ignorance” of Sydney’s industrial history. Construction on the historic power station began in 1912 to satisfy the power requirements for the expansion of Sydney’s rail network. Electricity production at the site ceased in 1983. It was the longest serving of all Sydney’s metropolitan power stations. Mayor Byrne said the Inner West council would work together with local community groups to do all they can to protect the site from demolition. “We will resist any attempt by the vandals in Macquarie Street to put the wrecking ball through this unique site,” Mr. Byrne said.
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Mr. Drake-Brockman said he had tried to reach out to Ms. Plibersek through more traditional means but he was unsatisfied with her response. Ms. Plibersek had informed Drake-Brockman she had already met with other interested parties to discuss the Assange issue and she did not have time to meet with him.
WALKING THE PARTY LINE
Sitting on an armchair and chained to the building, Mr. Drake-Brockman watched as Ms. Plibersek left the office and got into a car, presumably heading off for parliamentary duties.
Getting her to move will
open up the much needed debate in this country He said he had informed Ms. Plibersek’s he would be there and was disappointed she did not take the opportunity to meet with him. But said he was willing to strike as long as it took and believed his action would “resonate with many Australians”.
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G AT Rooftop Facility, Claridge Apartments, 28-30 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Optus Ref: S0027, www.rfnsa.com.au/2010001 1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 5G equipment and associated works as follows: • Installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (0.59m long) attached to existing mounts on the building rooftop • New ancillary equipment including remote radio units, cabling and antenna mounts • Reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment shelter 2. Optus regards the proposed installation as Exempt Development in accordance with State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 based on the description above
Rooftop Facility, Kennards Self Storage, 64 Chapel Street, Marrickville NSW 2204 Optus Ref: S0624, www.rfnsa.com.au/2204005 1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 5G equipment and associated works as follows: • Installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (0.59m in length) • Installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (0.81m in length) • New ancillary equipment including remote radio units, cabling and antenna mounts • Reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment shelter • The antennas are at rooftop level and there is a slight increase in the overall scale of the facility 2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a low-impact facility in accordance with the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above 3. Notification is being undertaken in accordance with Section 7 of Industry Code C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment 4. Members of the public may obtain further information on the proposed work, and we invite you to provide written comments about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to Optus’ representative c/- James McIver, Catalyst ONE Pty Ltd; phone: 02 4022 9533; email: consultation@catalystone.com.au and post: PO Box 1119, Crows Nest NSW 1585 by 11 December 2020. 4
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Matthew Drake-Brockman begins his hunger strike outside Tanya Plibersek’s office. Photo: Allison Hore
“I would’ve liked for her to come down now but she’s seemingly left for the day,” he said. “If you can’t get a leading figure from one of the major parties to represent and speak on behalf of a huge portion of the population, where does that leave democracy?” Unfortunately for Mr. Drake-Brockman, the strike ended before the day was up, and before he was able to speak with Ms. Plibersek. As afternoon fell he was ejected by police for not having a protest permit.
“I was basically faced with a fine if I did not comply,” he said. “There were five police plus two police rescue so I felt I had very little choice.” He said despite the strike being unsuccessful and being moved on by police, he has “not given up”. “I could be wrong but getting her to move will open up the much needed debate on this country and hopefully shift the attitudes of some senior politicians,” he said.
Expired Flare Collection Transport for NSW expired marine flare collection program is on again in November. Find a collection point near you to safely dispose of your expired flares.
Greater Sydney Region Collections Bayview Boat Ramp, Bayview
Sunday, 29 November 2020
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Hawkesbury Reserve Boat Ramp, Sylvania Waters
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TfNSW Rozelle Head Office, 33 James Craig Road, Rozelle
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For more information on the full schedule including January and April and other collection locations across NSW visit roads-maritime.transport.nsw.gov.au/flares or call 13 12 36.
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BY ALLISON HORE n Tuesday, Sydney local Matthew Drake-Brockman began a hunger strike outside the office of Tanya Plibersek over her silence on the plight of Julian Assange. Unfortunately, the strike came to an early conclusion when he was moved on by police later that same afternoon. Mr. Drake-Brockman, who ran as an independent for Wentworth in the 2019 federal election, said he would not eat or unchain himself from Ms. Plibersek’s Redfern office until she “reverses her unprincipled silence” on the extradition of the Wikileaks founder to the USA. “I’m declaring a hunger strike as a way to attempt to have Tanya Plibersek recognise she needs to put her conscience ahead of politics; defend press freedom and support Australian citizen Julian Assange,” he said in a statement preceding the strike. As storm clouds gathered overhead on Tuesday morning, and with no idea how long he would be striking for, Mr. DrakeBrockman told City Hub he was willing to put his health on the line for the chance to confront the member for Sydney.
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Community commodity to Sirius luxury
BY ALLISON HORE ontroversial plans to transform the Sirius public housing tower into luxury apartments have been revealed in the public exhibition of a development proposal before the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. The state government sold the building in 2019 for $150 million to a private development company called Sirius Developments, owned by JDH Capital. The designs for the building, released this week, will transform the block’s 79 public housing units into 76 boutique apartments. The design, put together by awardwinning Australian architectural firm BVN, retains the iconic concrete structure which will be repaired and stabilised. To increase the floor space of the building, modular copper pods will be placed on top. The iconic Sirius building was purpose built to house public housing tenants who’d been displaced during the controversial redevelopment of the historic Rocks suburb during the 1960s and 70s. Questions about the building’s future arose in 2015, when the Baird government announced its intentions
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to sell the building. With no heritage protection, the building which advocates say is a significant example of brutalist architecture, was at risk of demolition. But in the planning documents, the architects say the new design has been put together in a way which maintains the legibility of the original building, including “its materiality, modulating roof line, proportions, construction and modular conceptual composition.”
WIN FOR HERITAGE, LOSE FOR COMMUNITY
While the integrity of the building’s brutalist design will be mostly kept intact, its commodity to the community as public housing has long been lost. The once bustling building has sat empty since 2018 when the last public housing tenant, Myra Demetriou, moved out.
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community as public housing has long been lost When announcing the sale last year NSW Housing Minister, Melinda Pavey, said the $150 million raised from the
Concept art for the redeveloped Sirius building. Photo: BVN
sale would go into the development of new social housing projects across Sydney. The building’s significant history to the working class community in the Rocks hasn’t been lost on developers either. In the design proposal, a communal space called the Philip room will be maintained and renovated. The proposal says the room “encapsulates many of the stories associated with the social history and the lives of the inhabitants of the Sirius building”.
But with the redevelopment of the Sirius building being the final piece in the puzzle when it comes to the gentrification of Miller’s point and the Rocks, it seems to be where that social history will come to an end. The Philip room, a performative tribute to the area’s working class history, sitting lost in its own home amongst 76 luxury apartments. The design concept for the building will be on public exhibition until the 17th of December.
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A LEXICON OF LUNACY
very major event in history spawns its own set of words and phrases that become indelibly attached. The Vietnam War for example gave us ‘carpet bombing’, ‘napalm’, ‘agent orange’ and the ‘Viet Cong’, to name just a few. They are often emotive words or phrases that forever define the period and are archived for generations to come. Likewise the current pandemic has thrown up a lexicon of everyday words that dominate media and daily conversation. 2020 will certainly be remembered for a global virus that shook the world but also for an upheaval in American politics that could have ramifications for decades to come. Combine the two and you discover a bizarre and at times troubling world of catch phrases, hidden meaning and political jive talk. Here then is a brief ‘lexicon of lunacy’, perhaps best read if you have black hair dye running down the side of your face (metaphorically speaking that is). Super Spreader: A person who spreads Coronavirus throughout the community, often as a failure to observe simple social distancing and masking up. In Trump’s case, the amount of butter and maple syrup he smothers on his hotcakes in the morning adding to his increasing obesity. Super Spreader Event: A gathering where people fail to observe normal COVID prevention protocols like any get-together of the extended Trump family. Donald Trump Jnr has just tested positive and we have to ask who will be next?
“Stand back and stand by”: The war cry of the white supremacist Proud Boys but also an etiquette to be observed when you have just ordered in a Maccas or KFC. “Pole Watchers”: Whoops they really meant “poll watchers” but that’s the kind of spelling mistake that happens when Rudy Guiliani is directing your legal team in challenging the election result. Then again, who could be bothered scrutineering votes when the real action is at the local strip club.
Fake News: Originally favoured by Trump to describe any adverse print or electronic media, it’s now a convenient way to dismiss anything you disagree with including the patently obvious. Make America Rake Again: The consequence of advertising a press conference at the ‘Four Seasons’, only to reveal it’s actually a garden centre and not a five star hotel. Even worse when the garden centre is situated between an adult bookshop and a crematorium. It’s enough to make Rudy Guiliani cry tears of black hair dye. Constitutional Rights: The right not to wear a mask during a pandemic and challenge anybody who insists you do with an automatic weapon. “Covid, Covid, Covid!”: An exclamation often made by psychopaths and narcissists when they realise the pandemic is diverting attention from themselves.
“Standing Up For What’s Right”: The recently adopted new slogan of Fox News. It should of course read “Standing Up For What’s Far Right And Just Plains Bonkers” although its many viewers might fail to get the joke. And finally the Collins Dictionary has chosen ‘Lockdown’ as its word of the year for 2020. A poor choice as it’s a word many of us never want to hear again, a bit like ‘Selfie’ which the Oxford Dictionary nominated in 2013. Trump and COVID have become irrevocably linked in 2020, for nearly all the wrong reasons and the word of the year should surely encapsulate the two. The acronym ‘MAGA’ has been everywhere. Even our own Pete Evans has adopted it and a recent pro Trump demonstration in Sydney gave it prominence. It lends itself to all kinds of variations that relate to Trump’s handling of the COVID crisis, like “Massacre All Geriatric Americans”, “Manipulate All Gullible Americans” and “Most Arrogant Gasbag Anywhere”. Sad to say it’s the real word of the year for 2020 and might take a long, long time to go away. CITY HUB 26 NOVEMBER 2020
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“You truely can’t live without your friends.” (See p.7)
TREVOR ASHLEY RING THEM BELLS! A VERY LIZA XMAS
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revor Ashley is back to celebrate Christmas with you in 2020 and he’s bringing his good friend Liza along for the ride in his show Ring Them Bells! A Very Liza Xmas at the Paddo RSL in November and December. Accompanied by a sumptuous, yet socially distanced band led by Andy Davies, Liza will perform songs gorgeously arranged by James Simpson and will take you on a journey with stories from her childhood with Mama, under the tree. And you’re in good company, with Ashley performing the role of Liza Minnelli on stages around the globe including off Broadway at Sony Hall, the Vaudville Theatre for his West End debut and then returning to London twice more with his show Liza’s Back! (Is Broken). You might also be interested to know that
Trevor doesn’t just play Liza... he’s also incredible active behind the scenes in the Australian performing arts industry. As the creator and host of the long running Show Queen cabaret variety night, Trevor takes responsibility for ensuring a broad range of talent gets a chance to strut their stuff to a very appreciative, regularly sold out audience. This is especially important in 2020 with this trailblazing performer being one of the first creatives to offer a socially distanced show at the Paddo RSL, with the first highly anticipated show selling out in no time flat. (LJ) Nov 29, Dec 6 & 13. Paddo RSL, 220 Oxford St, Paddington. $69+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.trevorashley.com.au
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS AND VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G AT Rooftop Facility, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, High Street (Corner of Chancellery Walk), Kensington NSW 2033 Optus Vodafone Ref: JS9999, www.rfnsa.com.au/2052003 1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 5G equipment and associated works as follows: • Installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (0.59m long) • Installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (0.81m long) • Installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (0.75m long) • Replacement of three (3) existing 4G panel antennas (2.6m long) with three new 4G panel antennas (2.69m long) • Provision for three (3) future panel antennas (up to 0.6m long) • Provision for two (2) future panel antennas (up to 1.5m long) • New ancillary equipment including remote radio units, cabling and antenna mounts • Reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment shelter • The antennas are at rooftop level and there is a slight increase in the overall scale of the facility 2. Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as Exempt Development in accordance with State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 based on the description above 3. Notification is being undertaken in accordance with Section 7 of Industry Code C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment 4. Members of the public may obtain further information on the proposed work, and we invite you to provide written comments about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to Optus’ representative c/- James McIver, Catalyst ONE Pty Ltd; phone: 02 4022 9533; email: consultation@catalystone.com.au and post: PO Box 1119, Crows Nest NSW 1585 by 11 December 2020. 6
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ooped Festival will shine light on the practical tools and services available for us all to transition to a less wasteful, and more meaningful lifestyle. “Looped will be an entertaining and educational festival with workshops, art, recycled goods and music, for Sydneysiders of all ages that are concerned about the environment, want to learn more and do their part,” explained Seaside Scavenge CEO & Founder, Anna Jane Linke. “Most of the products we use in our day-to-day activities (or lives) have not been designed with their end-of-life in mind and that’s why most of it ends up in landfill. But that’s not the way it has to be. Everyone has the power to shift from this linear economy (take > make > dispose) to a circular economy where we make > use > return, over and over again.”
Looped Festival is all about teaching people how we can: 1. design out waste and pollution; 2. keep products and materials in use for longer and; 3. most importantly regenerate natural systems. Attendees will receive two ‘Trash Tokens’ with every ticket to spend on products at the festival. (JA) Nov 29. Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay. $10. Tickets & Info: www.seasidescavenge.org
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT MARRICKVILLE WITH 5G 1. • • • 2.
S3491 Marrickville 2: 1C Sydney Steel Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 (RFNSA 2204034) The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 4G/5G equipment and associated works as follows: Installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas, 0.59m long, on an upgraded headframe Installation of new ancillary equipment, including twelve (12) Remote Radio Units, cabling and antenna mounts Reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment shelter, including removal of redundant equipment and replacement of Remote Radio Units Optus regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”), based on the description above
3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Should you require further information or wish to comment, please contact Chan Chen at Axicom, 02 9495 9000, community@axicom.com.au or Level 1, 110 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 by Thursday 10 December 2020. Further information may also be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/2204034.
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SAMANTHA JADE
BY JAMIE APPS ver the course of 2020 we have all dealt with challenges and perhaps learned a little about ourselves. For ARIA award winning singer and X Factor winner Samantha Jade she learned just how crucial her friendships were to her emotional and mental wellbeing. This year Jade has released two singles, Back 2 Back and New Boy, the first of which conveys her experience with 2020 and social isolation with the latter then being a more upbeat track to simply help us move past this year. Speaking to City Hub Jade spoke about her challenges throughout this unforgettable year. “I really really missed my friends, the community and the people that I’m so
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lucky to be around and working with all of the time. Obviously during COVID none of us could see each other, which was so so hard... The hardest thing for me was not working. That is what we do as performers, it’s in our blood. It’s not just our job it’s our love. So I found it really really hard to not be on a plane or a stage every week.” With these struggles Jade told us that during the year she learned that “friendships are more important than you even knew because you truely can’t live without your friends.” As she came to this realisation Jade quickly pushed to pivot and alter the release schedule of her two singles because she wanted to convey that learned experience with her fans. “New Boy was actually going to come out first but I pushed for Back 2 Back because I wanted to put out something that wasn’t just a fun dance song but actually something I had learned through COVID.”
Thankfully the move worked with fans connecting with the song exactly as Jade had envisioned. Subsequently the schedule change also meant that New Boy would release at “the perfect time” with much of Australia beginning to return to some normality post-COVID lockdown. Whilst the country is beginning to return to normal Jade explained that there is still one small hurdle in the way of her hitting the road to tour these new singles. “I’m from Perth, a very proud WA girl, and the borders are very firmly closed,” Jade said. “So I definitely want to make sure that if I do a tour Perth is on the map. Which means that I have to wait until they’ve gone back to a bit more normality before I commit to doing a tour.” Until such time as a tour becomes feasible Jade hinted at some exciting news coming next year, “2021 will be album, I’m hoping for a tour and few exciting things to come, without saying too much.” So stay tuned! Follow Samantha Jade on Instagram at instagram.com/samanthajade
SIMON ROBERT GIBSON THE GREAT ONGOING
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or fans of The Lemonheads and The GoBetweens, Simon Robert Gibson’s debut as a solo artist is like a breath of fresh air. In the first solo album of his career, The Great Ongoing, Gibson demonstrates the innovative instrumentals, pure emotion and expressive song-work that make Australian indie music the masterpiece that it is. No stranger to the music scene, Gibson has been a founding member of multiple groups including Disneyfist and Aerial Maps, but this latest album is like a lyrical memoir all his own. With reflective singles like Now Often Feels Like Then and raw melodies like Bourdain, Gibson’s work embraces nostalgia and tells his story while presenting a hopeful outlook for the future. (EE)
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IN THE NAME OF THE LAND T his remarkable rural drama which is one of the most depressing yet significant films to emerge from France in recent years depicts the harsh realities of working on the land. Based on the true story of the film’s director Edouard Bergeon’s own childhood, it details the gradual mental and physical decline of a happily married man, his wife, and their two teenage children when the erroneous decisions he makes regarding the expansion of his farm, intermingled with unfortunate events, lead to devastation and ultimate tragedy.
The opening scene of a distraught farmer aimlessly walking on brazen land sets the somber mood which brings audiences to the realisation that the viewing ahead will be heavy and miserable. The story then sets back to 1979 and unfolds through to 1996 by which time the family is ultimately in debt by two million francs. The farmer suffers a breakdown brought upon by exhaustion, stress, and alcohol abuse. Guillaume Canet delivers a powerhouse performance as the farmer who would
not heed expert advice from his father. This shattering and universally topical story may leave sensitive audiences emotionally fatigued and with a new
outlook upon these hardworking and generally resilient farmers who live stressful lives to feed the communities of the world. (MMo) WWWW
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