CITY HUB 7 November 2019

from Bondi to Balmain ! c i t y h u b sy d n e y. c o m . a u

NOV EMBE R 7, 2 0 1 9

FREE

Newtown Festival is an annual haven of community spirit and support Page 11

“a fast-paced balletic fantasy” – THE AUSTRALIAN

Meet the legends of Greek mythology 8 – 23 NOVEMBER | Sydney Opera House Government Partners

Production Partners

Lead Partners

Lana Jones. Photography Justin Ridler. Co-production between Houston Ballet and The Australian Ballet

2

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

Principal Partner

Snippets by ALEC SMART Fake Aboriginal Art Replaced The British production company of actor-writer Ricky Gervais (The Office, Extras, Night at the Museum) is to pay an Aboriginal artist compensation for using an unauthorised copy of his painting, which featured in Gervais’ latest TV drama series on Netflix, After Life.

The critically-acclaimed series features Gervais as a depressed newspaper journalist in mourning after the death of his wife from cancer, who reports trivial news events with the zeal of a flat car battery.

In March 2019, when the the six-part black comedy was released for streaming, the loungeroom wall of Gervais’ character was decorated with a large dot painting by Aboriginal artist Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri, titled Tingarri Dreaming. However, it wasn’t created by Tjapaltjarri, but instead copied illegally by British artist Timna Woollard, who confessed the work was among several indigenous paintings she duplicated in 1999 to fulfil a commission for a UK television company.

Women of the Papunya Aboriginal community of artists, who consider Tingarri Dreaming of the Papunya style, believe the painting depicts ‘men’s business’ and should not have been re-painted by a woman.

When the painting was first spotted – by a National Indigenous TV employee – a furore erupted, but Gervais’s company, Derek Productions, agreed on compensation and negotiated a deal with the Australian Copyright Agency, which helps protect the licensing and display of Australian artists’ creations.

The National Gallery of Victoria, keepers of the real Tingarri Dreaming, has since supplied After Life with a legitimate copy of the painting, which will appear in season two of the black comedy.

City Hub is published weekly and freely available Sydney-wide.

Copies are also distributed to serviced apartments, hotels, convenience stores and newsagents throughout the city.

Distribution enquiries call 9212 5677.

Published by Altmedia Pty Ltd. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of content, we take no responsibility for inadvertent errors or omissions.

ABN 52 600 903 348

However, the Supreme Court found Mr Gertos provided sufficient evidence he’d invested money in improving and maintaining the home, paid taxes on it and leased it legally to rental tenants.

The 3-bedroom house at 6 Malleny Street is being sold through Mint Property Agents, who describe it as: “A fusion of historical charm and contemporary sophistication.. Set in a tree-lined whisper quiet Cul De Sac, this classic Federation façade, this single level character home offers refurbished interiors, with further scope to extend… moments from Parks and sort after [sic] School district.” Realty experts expect it will sell nearer $1.6 million.

Ricky Gervais compensated an Aboriginal artist for fake copy of his painting in TV’s After Life. Screenshot: Alec Smart

Dingo Puppy Falls from Sky. No, really A puppy found cowering in a suburban backyard in Wandiligong near Bright, northeastern Victoria, and subsequently named ‘Wandi’, apparently fell from the sky. Residents of the household, who found the puppy crying and alone, suspect it was dropped by an eagle, because of what resembled claw marks on its back.

The puppy, thought to be around nine weeks of age, has since been rehomed to the Dingo Discovery Research Centre sanctuary near Sunbury, where it was discovered to be a purebred alpine dingo. One of the sanctuary’s main focuses is on conserving the gene pool of the alpine dingo, which often cross-breed with feral dogs. The alpine dingo, one of three breeds of Australian dingos, is listed endangered due to its inhabiting Australia’s east coast, where 80% of Australia’s human population live and routinely persecute them.

Squatted House Sold for a Fortune A Sydney property developer who found an empty property in Ashbury, near Canterbury, and leased it out to tenants for two decades has advertised it for sale for $1.425 million. Bill

THAT SNEAKY RABBIT

Gertos was granted ownership of the detached house by the New South Wales Supreme Court in October 2018 under “adverse possession”, also known as squatting laws.

Gertos told the court he originally found the house open in 1998 whilst visiting a client on the same street as “the rear door was off its hinges and placed to the side”. The previous tenant died earlier that year. Gertos spent around $35,000 on renovation and repairs and began renting it out.

When Gertos applied to the Registrar-General to be named the owner of the land under the Real Property Act in 2017, police informed the next of kin of the property’s former owner, Henry Thompson Downie, who died in 1947.

They in turn appealed to the Supreme Court for recognition as the beneficial owners of the property. Downie’s descendants, his daughter and two grandchildren, claimed the family moved out after World War II because of a termite problem, but were unaware they were entitled to inherit the property until contacted by police.

Another Emergency Declared More than 11,000 scientists around the world, including many in Australia, added their names to an international declaration that the world is in the midst of a climate emergency. The statement, issued on 5 November in the journal Bioscience, a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal, warns that the climate crisis is already upon us and “is more severe than anticipated, threatening natural ecosystems and the fate of humanity.”

Contributors from 153 countries agreed “Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat.”

The warning adds: “greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are still rapidly rising, with increasingly damaging effects on the Earth’s climate… Three abundant atmospheric GHGs (CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide) continue to increase, as does global surface temperature.”

The statement continues: “Climate change is predicted to greatly affect marine, freshwater, and terrestrial life, from plankton and corals to fishes and forests.. Especially worrisome are potential irreversible climate tipping points and nature’s reinforcing feedbacks (atmospheric, marine, and terrestrial) that could lead to a catastrophic “hothouse Earth,” well beyond the control of humans.”

The warning concludes: “The climate crisis is closely linked to excessive consumption of the wealthy lifestyle… Profoundly troubling signs from human activities include sustained increases in both human and ruminant livestock populations, per capita meat production, world gross domestic product, global tree cover loss, fossil fuel consumption, the number of air passengers carried, [and] carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.”

Despite this warning of impending catastrophe if change isn’t implemented, it is unlikely Australia’s political leaders will respond. In September the Federal Government rejected a call to declare a climate emergency, and even the Emissions Reduction Minister, Angus Taylor, dismissed it as ‘symbolic’.

By Sam Mcnair

#thatsneakyrabbit

Group Editor & Publisher: Lawrence Gibbons News Editor: Alec Smart Contributors: Alec Smart, John Moyle, Vanessa Lim, Andrew Woodhouse Cartoonist: Sam Mcnair Arts Editor: Jamie Apps Advertising Manager: Georgina Pengelly Cover Photo: James Tarbotton: Newtown Festival 2018 Designer: Nadia Kalinitcheva Advertising: sales@altmedia.net.au Mail: PO Box 843 Broadway 2007 Email: news@altmedia.net.au, arts@altmedia.net.au Ph: 9212 5677 Fax: 9212 5633 Website: cityhubsydney.com.au News tips and letters: news@altmedia.net.au arts@altmedia.net.au altmediagroup

altmediasydney

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

3

Cracks appear in passenger jets

BY VANESSA LIM Cracks in Qantas’ Boeing 737NG planes have raised safety concerns for consumers flying this holiday period. The cracks, which are located on “pickle forks,” so named because of their resemblance to the kitchen utensil, have been found on a load-bearing assembly, which attaches firmly to each side of the fuselage between the body and the wing of the plane. Repairing these cracks requires an inspection, which means the planes must be grounded.

Of the 33 inspected Qantas planes, three were grounded because they were found to have small cracks.

“The three Qantas 737s are out of service and waiting for repairs to be completed,” said a spokesperson from Qantas.

The remaining Qantas Boeing 737NG planes are still in use after inspections, but the Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineering Association (ALAEA) said Qantas was “putting schedule before safety”. Steven Purvinas, Federal Secretary of the ALAEA, commented that “Qantas have said this is not a safety issue… but these cracks are in the pickle fork, which is a load-bearing component of the wing”.

He said that cracks in the pickle fork could occur during turbulence or heavy landing, leading to a loss of control of the aircraft. He added that “when aircraft have serious issues in the air it’s usually occurs over something very small, like accelerating very fast”.

No immediate risk Qantas has denied putting customers in jeopardy and stated there would be no immediate risk. “These are hairline cracks and we expect there to be minimal disruption to the peak holiday period,” said a spokesperson from Qantas. Boeing is still unsure on the origin of the problem and is inspecting their Boeing 737NGs to find the cause.

Qantas expects there to be minimal disruption to the peak holiday period “Boeing notified the FAA of this issue and has been actively engaged with our 737NG customers globally in a plan to support the required inspections. Boeing has provided all 737NG customers detailed instructions for conducting the inspections and reporting the results. The company has held multiple customer engagements to ensure all technical questions are being addressed,” said David Sidman, Director of Communications at Boeing Australia.

“Boeing is actively working with customers that have airplanes in their fleets with inspection findings to develop a repair plan, and to provide parts and technical support as necessary.”

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated inspections before planes accumulate 30,000 total flight cycles. More than 1,000 planes have reached the inspection threshold and less than five per cent of them

Cracks have appeared in three Qantas’ Boeing 737 passenger jets. Photo: Sheba/WikimediaCommons

have been found to need repairing.

“Boeing regrets the impact this issue is having on our 737NG customers worldwide and we are working around the clock to provide the support needed to return all airplanes to service as soon as possible.”

Although cracks were found in only five per

cent of planes, ALAEA said that these kinds of cracks can “take months of fix” and required a special Boeing team. The cost would accumulate to an estimated $400,000 per plane according to aviation consultancy IBA. For now, Qantas will continue to fly Boeing 737s that don’t appear to have cracks in them.

Waverley Council Update

Wednesday 11 December 2019

4–8pm

Bondi Park, Bondi Beach

Follow us

4

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

Ring in the New Year at Harbour Hoopla Included in your ticket · An amazing vantage point to watch the fireworks · Secured spot by the harbour – no need to queue all day · Gourmet hamper with savoury and sweet treats · Live entertainment to party the night away · Family friendly event

Book now: rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/harbourhoopla #RBGSydney

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

5

Vic cop alleged Nazi

BY ALEC SMART A Victorian police officer who was accused of making a racist hand gesture while policing antimining protests during the recent International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Melbourne has been identified as a supporter of white supremacist groups.

Senior Constable Travis Gray (“Gravis Tray” is his Facebook pseudonym) made the universallyrecognised “okay” hand signal to a photographer which, when published, led to speculation across social media (Facebook and Twitter) that Gray was displaying a fascist symbol.

American white supremacists have appropriated the “ok” symbol in recent times, stating the “O” formed by the thumb and forefinger is more like a “P”’, and the three raised fingers a “W”: ergo WP = White Power.

Many who viewed the photo were highly sceptical, and Victoria Police defended their officer in a public statement, which read: “Victoria Police is aware of the ongoing commentary about a police officer who made a hand gesture at the protest earlier this week and on previous posts on his social media page. In relation to the hand gesture, we have reviewed body worn camera footage of the incident and it’s inconclusive. The footage does not capture both sides of the interaction and is at times obscured by structures and people. We have spoken extensively to the officer in question and he has advised the hand gesture was simply the “are you ok” sign directed at two protestors who looked distressed.”

However, the police officer has since been Senior Constable Travis Gray of Victoria Police - alleged identified via his Facebook profile as having ‘Nazi’ supporter. Photo: Kim Stern strong sympathies with far-right and racist ideologies through his symbols and postings. but the internet has a life of its own and those Senior Constable Gray’s Facebook page is now profile images of him and the far-right symbols he suspended, presumably by the officer himself, used, coupled with public outrage that Victoria

Police employed a white supremacist, are gaining momentum. Gray quickly became a trending topic on Twitter in Victoria.

“Extreme disappointment” City Hub approached Victoria Police for a comment. They responded: “In regards to his social media page, we are aware of a small number of posts which include inappropriate memes.

Under no circumstances are these posts reflective of the values of Victoria Police. The officer has been spoken to about these posts and, although they were made more than 12 months ago, he is aware of our extreme disappointment.

“While officers are entitled to have personal social media accounts, we do not want or expect them to be including content which may offend members of the community. Victoria Police is currently assessing the material to see if any further action is required.”

Senior Constable Travis Gray is aware of Victoria Police’s extreme disappointment Video footage has also surfaced that appears to show a cap and sunglasses-wearing Victoria Police officer resembling Gray punching a mauve-haired female protestor in the back of the head with a powerful left hook during the anti-mining protests.

The video has over 14,300 views.

Victoria Police didn’t respond to City Hub’s request for clarification on whether it was Gray filmed punching the woman, nor whether he would face fresh disciplinary action.

Gray is the second officer Victoria Police have had to publicly defend after several days of

criticism over their alleged heavy-handed policing of the anti-mining protests. Another officer is facing disciplinary action after a photograph was circulated through social media of him wearing a white circular sticker on his body camera with the handwritten words: “EAD Hippy”; those initials are generally read to mean “Eat a dick”.

“The community can be reassured this is not the type of behaviour we expect from our officers and we are extremely disappointed by the situation,” Victoria Police said. “This behaviour detracts from what was otherwise a professionally conducted operation and tarnishes the reputation of all of our officers.

“Victoria Police will be investigating the matter further with involvement from Professional Standards Command and disciplinary action will be considered as part of this.”

Charged with assaulting a police horse The demonstrators outside the sixth annual IMARC (28-31 October) blockaded the entrance to the Melbourne Convention Centre in South Wharf, some gluing their hands to the road.

Up to 7,000 delegates from 100 countries attended, and more than 100 arrests were made during the four days of demonstrations, including a woman who was hospitalised with both legs broken after she was trampled by a police horse.

She was subsequently charged with Assaulting a Police Horse.

Victoria Police dismissed reports that journalists and film crews had been blasted with pepper spray while police were clearing the blockades, which a police spokesperson claim they deserved as they were “not following instructions by members of Victoria police”.

“Victoria Police believes an appropriate amount of force was used ...”

Canterbury Olympic ice Rink

HALF PRICE:

ALL DInIng TAbLES Pre-Christmas Delivery 38-42 Parramatta Rd Stanmore 2048 P: (02) 9565 1275 E: info@annandaleinteriors.com www.annandaleinteriors.com.au

•

6

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

Figure skating Ice hockey Speed skating Public Skating

Let your kids learn something new!

• Open all year rOund • 20 min. from CBd • Free parking • CaFe On Site • lOCkerS 17a Phillips ave, Canterbury visit our website for more information on session times and prices

www.canterburyolympicicerink.org.au

NOW OPEN

HAMPTONS STYLE SPECIALISTS Showroom L1.14 / L1.15, Supa Centa Moore Park

www.oneworldcollection.com.au city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

7

Opinion

Kings Cross in crisis

Entrée Entrée

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Duck liver pate, Duck liver pate, & port jelly green peppercorn

green peppercorn & port jelly

Snails Snails in the shell with garlic parsley butter in the shell with garlic parsley

butter Calamari golden fried, tossed in salt and Calamari pepper…w aioli golden fried,garlic tossed in salt and Potato Gnocchi pepper…w garlic aioli tomato, basil, wine, garlic, Potato Gnocchi Shallots & parmesan

OO YS BBYY DA NN SSUU

R SStt 99 elloo rree R ccaa et edd ttee , R ffee dd edd rrnn ffee rrnn

BY JOHN MOYLE While the politicians in Macquarie Street fiddle with the Lockout Laws, Kings Cross is dying a death of a thousand cuts.

Since their introduction in 2014 under Liberal premier Barry O’Farrell, the draconian reaction to two deaths in Kings Cross by drunks from outside the area has seen the decimation of Australia’s most vibrant night time economy and the slow erosion of the area’s local culture.

The contagion is now spreading to local businesses as they suffer from the downturn of 20,000 weekend visitors pre-lockout, to what the City of Sydney estimate currently as 3-4,000 weekend visitors.

A recent joint-select committee on Sydney’s night-time economy has recommended that the state government take ‘proactive’ steps to reactivate Sydney’s nightlife, saying that it was The once busy Kings Cross now has 45 empty shops. Photo: John Moyle losing $16 billion a year.

The review suggested that the lockouts be lifted “The whole process of the lockouts was a that runs out in just over a year and I’ve been in the CBD and Oxford Street but that Kings wholesale suppression on bars and it affected made a prisoner and there is nothing I can do Cross has “not yet sufficiently changed” to warrant small businesses because they were feeding off the about it.” the lifting of the laws. vibrancy of the area.”

The section of Victoria Street that runs the Moore said that since taking over in 2017 he length of Potts Point has six empty shops.

Empty shops has seen a decrease in the number of patrons from Hussan Maqableh used to operate Roslyn It is doubtful that the person who wrote those outside Kings Cross on the weekends. “What we Street’s EzyMart with his brother, but now runs it words has ever been to Kings Cross as the are finding on a Saturday night, when we should by himself as there is not enough income for two. impacts are palpable. From Coles to the fountain be getting a mix of people, we are mainly getting along Darlinghurst Road, once described as the locals.” We should be getting a mix of “Glittering Mile”, there are 10 empty shops.

A walk down Macleay Street reveals that seven people, but we are mainly getting Shamus Moore co-owns the Piccolo Bar, one of shops are empty. the last vestiges of the old Cross, opened in the Allan Heitner has owned SpitRoast on Macleay locals fifties and, until recently, with a flourishing late Street for seven years but is now thinking of night trade. leaving.

“We bought the shop in 2007 and it was a very “I bought into the Piccolo because I firmly “I bought the business pre-lockout and it kicked good business before the lockouts,” Hussan said. believe that the overall cultural institution that off like a house on fire but after the lockouts it “Before the lockouts we had so many visitors we is Kings Cross was a melting pot for artists, gradually got worse and worse and I’m down used to work with three people at night, but since musicians and Bohemians, wealthy and poor,” about 30 per cent,” Heitner said. the lockouts we have gone from $15,000 a week to Moore said.

“I’m hanging on for dear life, and I have a lease around $4,000 a week.”

Mains Mains

Coq au vin Coq au vinBoneless chicken Sous-vide Sous-vide Boneless chicken w bacon, onion, garlic, and w bacon, onion, and mushrooms in a garlic, rich red wine mushrooms in a rich red wine sauce

sauceBourguignon Beef The french slow cooked Beefclassic Bourguignon beef The classic french slow cooked Pork beef Belly Sous-vide finished w cumin & Pork Belly spice red wine glaze

Sous-vide finished w cumin &

Atlantic Fillet spice redSalmon wine glaze Sous-vide w basil, lime & aAtlantic chilli oilSalmon Fillet

Wagyu Rump* Wagyu Rump* steak 6+ 250 gm steak 6+ 250 gm Sous-vide grain-fed served with Sous-vide grain-fed green pepper sauceserved with green pepper sauce (ex tra $5 if part of set menu)

Like Allan Heitner from SpitRoast, Hussan says that when the lease goes he goes.

Lucked out in Lockouts Bayswater Road, once the home to many of the Cross’s biggest clubs, now has seven empty shops.

On the corner of Bayswater and Darlinghurst Roads the once thriving Chicken Spot is for sale.

From Coles to St Vincents Hospital along Darlinghurst Road there are six empty shops.

Carrington Brigham is the new chairman for the Potts Point Partnerships that represents around fifty local business and has overseen a change in policy of supporting the lockouts to requesting their removal.

“I take the point that government and City of Sydney are encouraging businesses to lead from the front during this transitional stage to a more experiential entertainment precinct,” Brigham said.

As Victoria Street extends from Coles to St Vincent’s Hospital, there are nine empty shops, bringing the total of empty shops in the area to 45.

“It is my fear that the patron reduction and people flow is spreading,” Doug Grand, Kings Cross Licensing Accord said.

Despite repeat requests from City Hub, the NSW Premier’s Department has not answered our queries on when or if the Lockout Laws will be debated.

“There are only two more listed sitting weeks for this year, so limited opportunities for the government to respond to the report (they officially have 6 months) or introduce legislation,” Alex Greenwich, independent MP for Sydney, said.

Mr Greenwich supports the removal of the lockouts for Kings Cross.

While many business owners in the area have been cowed into silence for the fear of upsetting Government the time has come for local businesses to be heard.

BOOK NOW!

THE APPRENTICE

(extra $5 if part of set menu) Des serts

Desserts Crème Brulee Rich Chocolate Crème Brulee Mousse Panacotta Rich Chocolate Mousse Classic Crème Caramel Panacotta Pavlova Classic Crème Caramel Brie, and croutons

Building E, Level 7 695 Harris Street Ultimo NSW

Pavlova Brie, and croutons

Sous-vide w basil, Lamb Shoulder (forlime 2) & a chilli oil cooked, herb crusted, 14 hrs slow w tzatziki(for and2)side of grilled, Cypriot cheese with olives served Lamb Shoulder SET rosemary & garlic sauce Halloumi 14 hrs slow cooked, herb crusted, & artichokes salad, fig glaze (also part of 3 Course Set Menu) served w tzatziki and side of grilled, Cypriot cheese with olives PRICE Scallops* Duck breast* rosemary & garlic sauce & artichokes salad, fig glaze large Canadian scallops, MENU Sous-vide finished, (also part & ofpan 3 Course Set Menu) seared on, eggplant & Scallops* served pink on sweet & Choice of any Duckcherry breast* sour sauce red relish largepepper Canadian scallops, Sous-vide & pan fi nished, (extra $5 if part of set menu) courses* (extra part of set seared$4 on,if eggplant & menu) served pink on sweet & Filet Mignon* (entree, main & dessert) King Prawns* sour cherrywrapped sauce in bacon, red pepper relish Sous-vide, Shelled and Sizzling with roasted (extra $5 if part of set menu) (extra $4 if part of set menu) served with medley of exotic garlic, butter & v olive oil mushrooms, sauce.

Filet Mignon* (entree, main also & dessert) a la carte menu available King Prawns* (extra $5 ifwrapped part of set menu) (extra $4 if part of set menu) Sous-vide, in bacon, tomato, basil, wine, garlic, Halloumi Shallots & parmesan

SET PRICE 3 MENU Choice of any 3$50pp courses*

$50pp

Shelled and Sizzling with roasted served with medley of exotic 99 Redfern Street Redfern P: 8073 4270 E: reservations@lagrillade.com.au W: www.lagrillade.com.au garlic, butter & v olive oil mushrooms, sauce. a la carte menu also available (extra $5 if part of set menu) (extra $4 if part of set menu) 99 Redfern Street Redfern P: 8073 4270 E: reservations@lagrillade.com.au W: www.lagrillade.com.au

8

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

LUNCH

DINNER

12:00 - 2:00pm

6:00 - 9:00pm

To book online: sydneytafe.edu.au/theapprentice Email:

SI.TheApprentice@tafensw.edu.au

Phone:

(02) 9217 5527

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE Enjoy a free glass of wine, beer or soft drink on our Tuesday service.

Aboriginal footy show dropped

BY ALEC SMART Viewers of the Marngrook Footy Show are incensed that NITV and SBS have axed the popular program, which won’t be broadcast to coincide with the 2020 Australian Rules’ Football season.

National Indigenous Television (NITV), a free television channel that broadcasts programs produced largely by Aboriginal Australians, and its managers Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) reportedly arrived at the decision due to budgetary constraints.

NITV’s channel manager, Tanya Orman, said: “The Marngrook Footy Show has been an important part of NITV’s schedule for 12 years.

[However] the media landscape has changed significantly over that time and we have to make tough choices about how we spend our limited budgets across our programming. While it was a difficult decision to make after such a long run, NITV remains committed to delivering quality AFL coverage from a uniquely Indigenous perspective.”

Host Grant Hansen, who launched the original radio program in 1997 to combat the lack of Indigenous football commentators and hosts in broadcast media, insists its popularity rating is high.

The weekly program, broadcast nationally on TV since 2007, also features female reporters Leila Gurruwiwi and Shelley Ware, and earned Logie Award nominations for best sports program in 2015 and 2016.

Marngrook influenced Aussie Rules The name “Marngrook” derives from an Aboriginal word meaning “ball game”. Prior to the foundation of Australian Rules by Tom Wills in Victoria in 1858, Aborigines across Australia’s southeastern corner played a competitive game with a stuffed round animal skin ball (sometimes made of kangaroo scrotum).

Act of 1850 significantly increased the recreation time available to lower class children by regulating a reduction in their hours of employment. Until then the majority had to work six days a week, for over twelve hours a day, which stifled participation in leisure activities like team sports.

An 1857 etching of Aborigines alongside the Murray River while a game of marngrook is played nearby

The teams were strictly managed to account for players’ size, weight and totemic relationships.

Although the ball was kicked between team members and “marked” – coincidentally called a mumarki – for a free kick by whoever caught it in the air, like Australian Rules, there were no goals to score and a winning side could only be agreed on if one team was deemed to have played better.

We are hopeful of continuing on another network Australian Rules was the first version of the game known internationally as “football” to be formally codified. It leads the world with specific rules determining offside players, the shape of the ball, point-scoring tallies and the size of fields and goals.

The first games of Australian Rules Football

were played between clubs in Victoria with agreed rules of play.

On 10 July 1858, Tom Wills, a distinguished cricketer and all-round athlete, published a letter in Bells Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle calling for the foundation of a “foot-ball club” with a recognised “code of laws”. His motivation was a game to keep cricketers busy during the off-season.

The following year, on 17 May 1859, he chaired a meeting where “Ten Simple Rules” were drawn up and formalised for the game of Australian football, which were then printed, publicised, and widely distributed. A hand-written copy of these first rules still exists.

The reason the other international versions of football were codified after Aussie Rules is because they were usually played in elite private schools by the children of wealthy families, which prevented the urban poor from participating. The Factory

Other football games are latecomers Between 1856-1863 Cambridge Rules were developed for an early version of soccer football, and between 1858-1877 the Sheffield Rules evolved in unison, and eventually these two were combined in 1877 to form what we now know as soccer. Rugby, founded in Rugby School around 1845, developed along similar lines, separating into two definitive versions in 1895: rugby league and rugby union.

Gaelic football (codified 1887) and American and Canadian gridiron football (1874-1880) followed later.

Many historians now believe it highly likely that the young Tom Wills witnessed Marngrook games being played and it influenced his invention of Australian Rules football some years later. As a boy, Wills socialised with the Djab Wurrung and spoke their language.

The AFL issued a statement in June 2019, saying: “Aboriginal history tells us that traditional forms of football were played by Australia’s first peoples all over Australia, most notably in the form of Marngrook. It is Australia’s only Indigenous football game – a game born from the ancient traditions of our country.”

On 30 October, Marngrook Footy Show host Grant Hanson posted on Facebook: “We are hopeful of continuing on another network”, but ABC TV, its logical rescuers, have not yet offered a lifeline and a spokesperson told City Hub: “We have no comment on this.”

There is an online petition at Change.org campaigning to bring the program back; at press time it was approaching 10,000 signatures.

ENJOY A SHIPS 'N' SHORE CRUISE ON HISTORIC 1943 MOTOR LAUNCH HARMAN! Enjoy this ever-popular outing, starting with a guided tour of Sydney Heritage Fleet’s 1874 Tall Ship James Craig in Darling Harbour. Then board Harman for an interesting cruise to Rozelle Bay and tour of the Fleet’s workshops. You’ll see the current major restoration project of 1927 Pilot Steamer John Oxley. Back on board Harman the return trip to Darling Harbour explores the Bays Precinct.

Pizzeria & restaurant Alberto’s Pizzeria Restaurant was established 38 years ago and has been successfully catering to the locals of the Inner West ever since. Quality food, huge servings and a wide selection make Albertos a must-dine experience.

 GENEROUS TOPPINGS  PROMPT SERVICE  UNBEATABLE VALUE FOR MONEY

TA pAS AL

CI

SpE

Buy ANy

2

pASTA AND GET

1 LARGE DRINK ORDER ONLINE

FOR

FREE

OPEN 7 DAYS

5:30pm till late

zA

pIz

SpE

C

IAL

Buy ANy

2

GOuRMET OR EXOTIC pIzzA AND GET

3

d GARLIC OR MARGARITA OF THE SAME SIzE THE

FREE

FOR (Offer expires 31.12.2019)

 02 9519 4262 • 589 King street neWtOWn orders@albertospizza.com.au • www.albertospizza.com.au

Guided group tours for 15-26 passengers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Ideal for Probus Groups, Clubs, Retirement villages and more Exclusive Meal Deal available when you book by phoning 02 9298 3888 *Due to the heritage nature of this vessel, this tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues.

BOOK NOW! Phone: 02 9298 3888 Email: info@shf.org.au www.shf.org.au city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

9

Memoriam

Vale - Reverend Ray Richmond

BY ANDREW WOODHOUSE The Reverend Ray Richmond passed away in September 2019. He was a pioneer, maverick, general good bloke, even possibly a saint. One big-name CEO told me once, “if anyone needed a job or second chance in life, Ray would employ them at the chapel to give them a reference, even if no-one else would.”

Ray Richmond served for 13 years at the Wayside Chapel, 29 Hughes Street, Kings Cross, from 1991 to 2004. He opened Sydney’s first illegal drug-injecting room, leading to a controversial criminal charge against him but which was later dropped.

His work followed on from that of Rev. Ted Noffs who, in 1964, pioneered the Wayside Chapel as response to the growing drug culture particularly among youth. In the 1990s, amidst the heroin crisis, the then CEO Ray Richmond helped put together a safe injecting room called “The Tolerance Room”; which eventually led to the opening of the Uniting Church’s Medically Supervised Injecting Centre. Then in 2004, Rev. Graham Long, through his own leadership, helped Wayside out of its financial crisis and into a strong community.

Today, Pastor Jon Owens is CEO. Selfless devotion Reverend Ray first worked at Wayside Chapel as a young man in the early 1960s. He continued his commitment to community development by working with and training new generations of community workers during his work in Spain, India, West Samoa, Indonesia and in particular with Indigenous communities in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

In 1991, Reverend Richmond came back to Wayside Chapel 28 years later to become its pastor and Chief Executive Officer. He served in that position for 13 years. He launched the Hands-

Reverend Ray Richmond, former pastor and CEO of Wayside Chapel, who sadly passed away on 17th September, 2019

on-Health Clinic, Bath House and Youth Space, a program focused on youth most at risk in the community.

In 1999, 1116 young Australians died from heroin overdoses, and throughout the late 1990s, Kings Cross was in the midst of a drug epidemic, which was destroying the strong sense of community in Kings Cross and creating a public health disaster.

Devastated by the loss of life and inaction from Government, in May 1999, Reverend Richmond became the informal leader of a group of community members who engaged in a deliberate act of civil disobedience by opening the ‘Tolerance Room’ a safe, supervised injecting facility inside the Wayside Chapel.

Despite being charged with aiding and abetting the self-administration of a prohibited drug, threatened with gaol and a backlash from the government,

Reverend Ray’s commitment to creating a place free from judgment whilst showing compassion to those facing addiction changed the face of addiction policy in Australia, even across the world.

Injecting life into the community The ‘Tolerance Room’ galvanised the community and government into action and led to the first medically supervised injecting centre not only in Sydney, but the entire English speaking world. Reverend Ray had the courage of his convictions. He helped save hundreds of lives, cleaned up needles left on the street and reduced the impact of HIV and hepatitis in the community.

Despite the controversy, injecting centres are now considered by many as an important health and community service. The Rev. Ray’s actions sent the message to government and the

community that people struggling with addiction were human beings: their lives had value.

Dr Alex Wodak has described Rev. Ray as a “thoroughly decent, modest, selfless and humble man.”

In a Motion put by Councillor Professor Kerryn Phelps on 28th October 2019, Sydney Council stood and observed one minute’s silence to honour his contribution to the Kings Cross community and the City of Sydney.

The work of the Chapel continues unabated.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm it holds a Community Lunch, free and open to all comers.

The atmosphere is congenial as corporates, staff, volunteers and visitors sit side-by-side and enjoy great food, festivities and prizes.

Junior Jivers is a one hour music and movement group for children under five, meeting every Monday at 10am (except public holidays). Cost of entry is a $4 donation per child/class, $5 for two.

It’s a community-driven event.

Wayside Chapel’s ethos is to provide unconditional love, care and support to those on and round the streets of Kings Cross.

Wayside Chapel 29 Hughes Street, Kings Cross, phone 9581 9100 Opening hours Mon 9am to 10pm Tuesday - Friday 9am to 10:30pm Saturday 9am – 10.30pm Sunday 10am – 10.30pm Chapel service Sunday 11am And Wayside has expanded to Bondi with a chapel at 95 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach, phone 9581 9190. Chapel services: 9:30 and 3:00pm.

Its community centre is at 77 Roscoe Street phone 9581 9193, open Mon- Fri 8:30am to 3:00pm.

The Wayside Chapel, 29 Hughes Street, Kings Cross, is hosting a memorial service for Rev. Ray on Sunday 17th November at 2pm.

Cats and kittens available for adoption Discounted feline health services Information and advice Specialist cat boutique

103 Enmore Road Newtown t 9557 4818 or 9519 7201 www.catprotection.org.au Rehoming Organisation Number R251000224

10

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

FEATURE

Newtown Festival

Jannah Beth.

Photo: Adam Scarf

By Madison Behringer This Sunday, Newtown Festival returns to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park for its 41st year in a row. Hosted and run by Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC), the Festival is one of their key annual fundraisers. With their key purpose of the Festival being By the People, For the People, Newtown Festival is an annual haven of community spirit and support. With an expected $5 entry donation, punters can enjoy a day of live music, food and drink, market stalls, a kid zone and the festival’s much-loved dog show. Other events on the day include the Eco Village, Heaps Gay Karaoke Closet and an all-new addition: Edge IRL Talks Tent, where young people are encouraged to gather and engage in conversation.

Liz Yeo, CEO of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre spoke about the evolution of the Festival over time, from a few picnic blankets in the park to the huge event it is today.

“While the Festival has evolved into a key event on the music festival calendar in Sydney… it has retained its special ‘Newtown vibe’ – this intangible thing which defiantly says, despite the changes which are inevitable…

Newtown is hanging onto its essence – quirky, creative, accepting, inclusive – and this event celebrates that quirky creative community, while raising money to support Newtown Neighbourhood Centre.”

Newtown Festival is run almost completely by volunteers – all the artists and market holders donate their time and resources to the event.

As a key annual fundraiser for the NNC, the Festival is instrumental to the Centre’s ability

to support those in the Inner West who need it most.

“The money raised for the Centre helps us continue to provide frontline services for people doing it most tough in the inner west,” said Liz, going on to say: “In a climate of reduced certainty of government funding it enables us to maintain the same level of services rather than losing staff or programs.”

“We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the generous community which makes this all possible,” said Liz. “We will continue to work with the whole community to fulfil its potential… Newtown Festival really is by the people for the people!”

This year, Newtown Festival will be home to a new event – the Edge IRL Talks Tent. In collaboration with Inner West Council’s EDGE Program, the IRL Talks have been curated with 12-25 year olds in mind. It aims to provide a safe space for young people to come together and engage in conversation surrounding “real life” issues, including mental health, youth empowerment, social activism, sustainability and equality. The tent will host an array of events across the day from yoga classes to talks from Australian artists and authors including keynote speaker Benjamin Law. Australian hip-hop artist Ziggy Ramo will be speaking at the event and spoke about what the IRL Talks Tent is all about.

“The IRL Talks Tent is a place for dialogue. I think at times for young people the thought of social change and activism can be quite overwhelming,” Ziggy said. “There are a lot of crazy things happening around us constantly, it can be easier to cope by trying to ignore it.

eager to perform at the Festival, The saying: “I tent is consider Newtown Ziggy Ramo. providing a my home and thereby Photo: Supplied safe space for my fam so I’m working the youth to engage myself up to showcase my songs in these important to all the familiar faces!” conversations.”

With all the artists donating their time to the Ziggy is keen to share his personal experiences event, Jannah said: “the cause is one I feel at the Festival, saying: “I can only ever talk on strongly about getting behind.” my own experience. The main thing I will be Her set is guaranteed to be a highlight of the focusing on is not telling people what to think day with Jannah saying, “As always, I hope to but just asking them to think.” give the audience them feel good goosebumps, “The only thing we control is our own actions. a whole lot of love and a moment to stop and So, we have the ultimate power. We can create enjoy being present.” immediate change within our behaviour. I The Newtown Festival will kick off from definitely do not have everything figured out 9.30am this Sunday at Camperdown Memorial but I hope by talking we can all learn off each Rest Park and is an unmissable event on Inner other.”

West’s calendar. Boasting food, drink, music, As well as hosting a range of market and food wholesome vibes and a dog show, the Festival stalls, the dog show and events like the IRL is unlike any other in Australia.

Talks Tent, the Newtown Festival has a huge “That’s the beauty of the day,” said Liz. “You music line-up, featuring artists such as Australia, never know what magic moment you are The Buoys, Delta Riggs and Jannah Beth. going to get…you just have to be there to A local to Sydney’s Inner West, Jannah Beth is find it!”

Nov 10. Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, Federation Road, Lennox & Church Streets, Newtown. $5 entry. Info: www.newtownfestival.org city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

11

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Johnny Cobra’s Jurassic Arc

Sydney-based comedy troupe Johnny Cobra are back this November with an all-new sketch comedy show – Jurassic Arc. Taking over Giant Dwarf theatre for three nights this month, the group will take audiences on the sketch journey of a lifetime. The setting for their newest show is

deep in the jungles of ‘sketch island’, where a struggling comedy troupe must use their best gags to uncover an ancient artefact with legendary comedic powers.

Johnny Cobra’s director Tommy Green spoke about what the group’s newest show will hold,

REVIEW

The Underpants Ben Gerrard _ Gabrielle Scawthorn.

Photo: David Hooley

Steve Martin’s schoolboyish humour wants nothing more than to entertain his audiences.

In this play, set in Imperial Germany, the comedy and complications arise when a woman’s underpants, or rather bloomers, fall down as she and her husband Theo are watching the King’s parade.

Theo castigates Louise, claiming he will lose his job as a clerk when his identity is discovered as Louise’s spouse.

However, two men in the crowd who saw the said underpants fall immediately fall in love (lust?) with Louise and apply

to rent a room in the couple’s small apartment.

Eager for the additional income the rent will provide, the unsuspecting husband comes up with an ingenious plan to divide the rental room into two so that he can collect double the rent.

A nosy neighbour jumps at the opportunity this situation offers for Louise to take on a lover, and she sets up a plan to unite the two while the husband is at work.

Bawdy jokes and ribald humour pepper the dialogue throughout this witty play, and all’s well that ends well.

Directed by Anthony Gooley with

a&e

12

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

12 14 15 15

a great sense of timing, the cast performs with relish, adding layer upon layer of humour with their facial expressions and body language, without which the play might be in danger of falling flat.

Gabrielle Scathorn as the Underpants lady must be singled out for her ability to hold a funny face that breaks the audience up, while Ben Gerrard as Frank Versati carries off the Italian lover’s amorous advances hilariously. (ID) Until Nov 23. Seymour Centre, City Rd & Cleveland Street, Chippendale. $40-$49+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.seymourcentre.com

STAGE SCENE Sounds SCREEN

saying:“Jurassic Arc is another hotpot of sketches, mostly about nothing. But we thought this time we’d give it a sort of through-line, so we’ve dressed it up as an adventure movie spoof. It’s a bit Indiana Jones, it’s a bit King Kong, a bit Jurassic Park.”

Tommy went on to say, “There’s a bit of cabaret in there, a bit of song and dance, a bunch of sketches and this very silly island story-line about this struggling comedy troupe, i.e us, who are searching for this ancient relic that’s going to make them all hilarious.”

Jurassic Arc isn’t your typical sketch comedy show. Johnny Cobra have amped their newest production to the next level, with ‘thousands’ of costume changes and huge props.

“It’s big and it’s brassy and it’s fun…it’s really over the top. It’s sketch comedy but it’s got the pop of a real theatre show,” said Tommy. “We don’t hold back as far as making a big show. It’s so jacked up, we just wanted to make this show epic.” (MB) Nov 13-15. Giant Dwarf, 199 Cleveland Street, Redfern. $30+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.giantdwarf.com.au

Art Attack In an exciting piece of news for the Opera Australia fans last week Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini’s contract has been extended.

Terracini has been with Opera Australia since his appointment as Artistic Director in 2009 and has been integral in its continuing success, attracting international recognition and widespread acclaim for its bold programming and standards of excellence.

“Opera Australia is the only major opera company in the world that achieves more than 50% of its revenue from ticket sales and Lyndon’s innovative approach to balancing artistic ambition with audience appeal and an unflinching commitment to quality has contributed enormously to that outcome,” said Opera Australia Chairman, David Mortimer.

With this year marking ten years with the company for Terracini it couldn’t have been a better time to extend his collaboration with the company until 2023.

Good Dog Multi-talented Arinzé Kene has established an illustrious career in London as an actor and playwright, winning awards and accolades for both.

Now the Green Door Theatre Company, in association with the Bakehouse Theatre Company, present the Australian Premiere of his play Good Dog, a monologue delivered by award-winning actor Justin Amankwah.

Amankwah assumes the role of the 13-year-old omniscient narrator who looks down from the balcony of the flat where he lives in Tottenham in north London and describes the lives of his neighbours with good humour and compassion.

He sees Trevor Senior teaching his son how to play cricket in the hope that this will distract him from getting into trouble. He watches as “Gandhi,” the shopkeeper, takes on the care of a stray cat which becomes his only friend. He tells us about the boys who are smoking on the street corner and the girls who shoplift, whom he names the “what-what” girls because

Photo: Jasmin Simmons

“what” is their main form of expression.

Although these stories are told with such insight and acceptance, they actually represent a simmering prelude to the London riots of 2011, when poverty and deprivation fuel the explosive events that arise out of the prevailing social conditions in Tottenham.

The boy’s narration has been likened to an inner-city

Arts Editor: Jamie Apps For more A&E stories go to cityhubsydney.com.au and don’t forget to join the conversation on Twitter at @AltMediaSydney

version of Dylan Thomas’ Milkwood, but from a very different perspective.

Amankwah is directed by Rachel Chant in the Green Door Theatre Company’s fifth and final show for the year. (ID) Until Nov 16. Kings Cross Theatre, 242-248 William St, Kings Cross. $25-$42+b.f.

Tickets & Info: www.kingsxtheatre.com

Contributors: Irina Dunn, Mark Morellini, Rita Bratovich, Madison Behringer, Allison Hore, Renee Lou Dallow.

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

13

THE NAKED CITY

REPLICATING THE ROCK With Coffin Ed At a time when local indigenous rights were finally realised and climbing the rock at Uluru was banned forever, it’s interesting to reflect on the demise of a somewhat bizarre East Coast tourist attraction. In 1990, Mike and Mal Leyland, famous for their Australiana TV series, opened Leyland Brothers World at Tea Gardens in Northern NSW. The big attraction was a somewhat unconvincing replica of Uluru which may well have been cursed from its very inception.

At the time there was virtually no suggestion that replicating an aboriginal sacred site, for commercial return, was out of order. Not everybody could journey to Central Australia to experience the real thing and whilst only a minnow compared to the massive Uluru, it was a sizeable drawcard.

Unfortunately, Leyland Brothers World failed to attract the punters that Mike and Mal had envisaged and the whole venture eventually sent them bankrupt with losses supposedly around the million-dollar mark. Sold in 1992, it was later purchased in 2009 and set up as the Great Aussie Bush Camp, attracting thousands of young children every year. More recently it morphed into a true American style roadside attraction, becoming the ‘Rock Roadhouse’ and a popular pit stop for travellers on the Pacific Highway.

In August of last year it all came to a blazing end when the Roadhouse and the ‘Rock’ went up in a truly spectacular fire, attended by no less than 18 fire trucks. Whether it was cursed from the very beginning, it’s not for me to say but perhaps there was a certain symbolism in

the raging inferno that removed it from the landscape. Given the spiritual significance of Uluru, you might ask - would there be a public outcry today if you built a roadhouse resembling

a scaled down version of the Vatican?

There has always been a strong element of kitsch and tackiness associated with well-known landmarks duplicated elsewhere in the world.

Southeast - Aboriginal Arts Market With the closure of the Ularu climb last week Aboriginal culture is once again in the cultural milieu. Coincidently this weekend Carriageworks will play host to a community curated arts market which celebrates Aboriginal the cultural heritage of South-East Aboriginal Australia.

Curated by Hetti Perkins and Jonathan Jones the Southeast Aboriginal Arts Market brings together artists and collectives from regional and coastal New South Wales, ACT, southern Victoria, the Murray basin catchment and Tasmania. With over 60 different artists and collectives coming together this event will present traditional and contemporary practices, showcasing work in a variety of mediums including ceramics, jewellery, weaving, photography, carving, textiles, painting, and publishing.

Hetti Perkins and Jonathan Jones said, “Southeast is a curated showcase celebrating the cultural and visual heritage of southeastern Aboriginal Australia. It offers a special opportunity to ‘meet the makers’ and experience the unique creativity of contemporary art from this region. Visitors can engage directly with local artists, acquire original artworks, and learn about a region rich in traditional and contemporary artistic expressions.”

Nov 9-10. Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh. FREE. Info: www.carriageworks.com.au 14

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

Las Vegas is full of them and closer to home, Esperance in Western Australia has a recreation of Stone Henge – not the current crumbling ruin but a supposedly faithful reproduction of what it would have looked like some 4,000 years ago. A few years ago the Chinese city of Suzhou spent a small fortune building their version of London’s Tower Bridge, much larger than the original and complete with two extra turrets.

Australians do love oversized roadside attractions and most of them like the Big Merino and the Big Lobster don’t generate any political or spiritual conflict. There’s probably room for a bit of appropriation of global iconic landmarks as long as it is done with a dash of homegrown humour.

Why not a mini Machu Picchu, somewhere in the Blue Mountains, that would offer a unique trekking experience without the perils of high altitude sickness. A special arrangement could be made with Sydney Trains to supply a carriage safe enough for punters to ride on the roof.

For those not so adventurous, Cockatoo Island could be temporarily remodelled to resemble San Francisco’s Alcatraz (aka ‘The Rock’), now a massive tourist attraction in that city. Tourists who can no longer climb Uluru would be offered the chance to clamber all over a totally different kind of ‘rock’.

Finally, there are reports that the replica Tower Bridge in Suzhou has fallen out of favour and could be going cheap. The Berejiklian Government could probably snap it up for a song and extend it to make a third harbour crossing or a quirky new entrance to the latest billion dollar tollway.

Art Attack Today the Art Gallery Of New South Wales will break ground on its highly anticipated expansion.

The Sydney Modern Project, as it has been dubbed, will see the gallery expanding with a new building and public art garden next to the existing gallery.

By almost doubling space for the display and enjoyment of art, the Sydney Modern Project will provide a rich and diverse range of experiences for all visitors.

The project is due to be completed in 2022, and the Gallery will remain open during construction.

Last week was also a very special week for the next wave of great NSW artists, creatives, practitioners and organisations as The Powerhouse Museum announced its inaugural creative residency program.

The selected residents will be provided with dedicated subsidised workspaces at the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with the museum team during their residency.

The creatives, artists and organisations selected as the first 11 residents are: Anna Tregloan, Cat Jones, Common Office, Dinalie Dabareral, Electronic Music Conference, Four Leg Films, Bistro And Birdland, Heidi Axelsen And Hugo Moline, Julian Wessell, and Rosie Deacon.

“I am thrilled to welcome these artists and creatives as residents of the Powerhouse. We are committed to supporting NSW creative industries and the development of contemporary practice.

Through this new residency program, we will support emerging and established practitioners to expand their practice and create new work in a collaborative environment” said Lisa Havilah, Chief Executive, Powerhouse Museum.

This Sunday Chase Atlantic bring their ferocious live show to Sydney.

Grant Trebilco. Photo: Aquabumps

Happy Sad Man

Happy Sad Man is many things. A portrayal of five very different men. A glimpse into what it’s like to suffer from a mental illness on a day-to-day basis. An examination of what it is to be a man.

Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey follows a war photographer, a farmer, a musical nomad, an artist and a surfer as they go about their lives, dealing with mental health issues as varied as PTSD, anxiety, depression and bipolar.

There are many heartbreaking moments, interspersed with light-hearted interludes.

These are real men dealing with real life and trying to make the best of it.

Awareness is increasing around men’s mental health, and the issues they face when trying to find the strength to discuss how they’re feeling.This is a film that encourages that conversation, and ensures you start asking the men in your life: are you ok? (LS) WWW1/2

Starting out from humble beginnings in Cairns these three young men would go on to take the world by storm with their alt-pop sound. Something which may not have been possible had it not been

for the Madden brothers hearing Chase Atlantic’s single, Friends, by pure chance.

This show marks the finale of Chase Atlantic’s homecoming tour.

And as such Sydney could be in for

riotous party atmosphere.

Nov 10. Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville. $39.90+b.f.

Tickets & Info: www.factorytheatre.com.au

Kilter

If you haven’t seen one of my shows before it’s dance music on a different level

British Film Festival

British filmmakers produce some of the best cinema in the world, evident from this year’s alluring selection of 20 films screening at the British Film Festival.

The festival opens with Military Wives, a film that centres on a lady (Kristin Scott Thomas) who forms a women’s choir in a military base while their husbands are away on duty. This is an inspiring and uplifting story that resonates the courage and determination of a group of women who attempt to continue on with a level of normality in their lives. This must-see film is followed by drinks, British fare, and live music.

Timothy Spall will be the festival guest in attendance at a selected screening of his new film Mrs Lowry & Son, the story of a man whose potential artistic flair

is compromised by his overbearing mother, brilliantly portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave.

The closing night film The Good Liar is a drama starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen which should captivate audiences. McKellen plays the role of a con-artist who falls in love with a wealthy widow he is preying upon for financial gain.

Festival attendees who enjoy the retrospective programs must not miss the ‘Mirror on Mirren’, a selection of Dame Helen Mirren’s most popular films which include Age of Consent, O Lucky Man!, Calendar Girls and The Queen. (MMo)

HOT PICKS FARMING – This autobiographical film is based on the film director’s

(Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) actual experiences growing up in the dark world of a racist skinhead gang in 1980’s England. Stars Kate Beckinsale.

LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS – An insightful documentary that takes a look at the life of a musician who was regarded as a ‘rock god’ when only in his 20s.

Commences from Liam’s split from Oasis.

OFFICIAL SECRETS – This incredible political thriller is based on true events and explores the events leading up to a British whistle blower’s leakage of information concerning the Iraqi invasion. Stars Kiera Knightley and Ralph Fiennes.

Until Nov 24. Selected Palace Cinemas. $18-$80+b.f.Tickets & Info: www.britishfilmfestival.com.au

Delay 45 - Big Ears

A new Australian band, Delay 45, has just burst onto the jazz scene with the release of the group’s debut album Big Ears.

Although new to the industry, Delay 45 blends its improvised tunes seamlessly, creating a smooth collection of eight tracks.

Each of the songs featured on Big Ears weaves together various instrumental riffs and morphs from one sonic texture to the next, while still maintaining a unique sound within the song. The style of improvised music grants the group the freedom to explore fresh beats within each song, keeping listeners engaged with the music.

Most notably, Road To Wernigerode and Room 14 stand out as Delay 45’s best pieces, or “sound worlds” as the group prefers to call them.

Regardless of how you choose to refer to their music, you will certainly want to keep an ear out for future works from Delay 45 if you’re a jazz music aficionado. (EE) WWW1/2

Art Attack

The next chapter in the highly anticipated Terminator franchise is considered a direct sequel to the first two films and reunites Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger in starring roles after 28 years.

Joining the reunion is creator James Cameron, credited as cowriter and co-producer, his first in-volvement since Terminator 2: Judgement Day in 1991.

Fans of the franchise who felt the last few terminator flicks were disappointing will be pleasantly sur-prised by the latest US$200 million instalment…

Read our full review on www.cityhubsydney.com.au now!

Remember if you’ve got any tidbits to share, send them in via #Hubbub.

ABC SEAMLESS ROOFING DISCOUNTERS

We Professionally install: H Leafguard H Metal Roofs H Watertanks H ABC RoofSEAMLESS Restoration GUTTER DISCOUNTERS H Gutter Cleaning All Types of Gutters Installed Factory • Comprehensive Warranties H Direct All Types of Gutters

$ Licence No. 173676c

Art Attack

“Up until now I’ve never used a laptop on stage,” he explained, “I’ve always thought that they were distracting, but it was about time I embraced the technology of the future.”

By adding a laptop to his toolkit Kilter has been able to once again evolve his live performance and take it to an even higher level. For the SS19 tour the laptop will be controlling a significant portion of the synth elements, whilst also allowing the show to have visual elements synchronised to the music for the first time ever.

Whilst adding the laptop may seem like it would have simplified Kilter’s live performance he says it’s actually “complicated in some regards because you’re adding new equipment and trying to make it talk to other pieces of gear. So there is more that could go wrong.”

Thankfully Kilter is yet to have any absolutely disastrous equipment malfunctions during a show. Touch wood.

“I’ve had a couple of moments where instruments don’t do what they’re supposed to but nothing that has ruined the show or made me walk off stage scratching my head.

“The worst thing that I’ve had happen is an SPD, which is a drum sampler, freeze up mid-show but funnily enough I just hit it really hard and it fixed itself.

So hopefully if something ever goes wrong it just takes a whack for it to be good again.”

Nov 7. Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $23.36+b.f.Tickets & Info: www.kilterbeats.com

Mrs Lowry & Son

By Jamie Apps With one short, simple sentence Kilter himself perfectly encapsulates what people can look for in one of his live shows. Unlike the run of the mill dance music DJ standing behind a laptop or turntables Kilter’s show sees him playing drums, synths and various other instruments live to create enthralling music. In order to do this Kilter must tour the country with a raft of equipment, which can complicate his life.

Speaking ahead of his show at the Oxford Art Factory tonight Kilter said, “there’s always a bit of nerves pre-tour when you’re trying new things and testing new music, but it’s always fun once you’re up there.”

For this round of touring, Kilter took inspiration from the fashion industry to name his tour. Dubbed SS19 Kilter explained that this is his Spring Summer 2019 seasonal release. As part of his experimentation and creation process for this tour Kilter has chosen to inject an element which he had been reticent to use before.

$

 Leafguard  Metal Roofs  Watertanks  Roof Restoration  Gutter Vacuuming

Reliable Services & Competitive Prices

9748 3022 reliable services, www.abcseamless.com.au Comprehensive Warranties & free Quote

9748 3022

www.abcseamless.com.au city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019

15

CRICOS Provider Code 00586B / OOM0665394

16

Know Your Options

Wednesday 13 November 10-4pm Rozelle Campus University of Tasmania

To discover where your results can take you in 2020, visit utas.edu.au/know-your-options

city hub 7 NOVEMBER 2019