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hould this column be appearing in five years, I’m wondering how much more development in the inner west, other than digging up Parramatta Road, will be under such intense scrutiny. Not a week goes by without a resident contacting Burwood Scene about their overdevelopment fears, lack of consultation or decreasing amenity. Here’s a snapshot; Rhodes will be chocka-block, Burwood is growing from the ground
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BURWOOD Amenity disappears as fast as a Hogwarts hex up, Canada Bay foreshores are ringed by huge residential development, Homebush West is saturated and this is the tip of the iceberg. Residents are paying more attention to open space,
and why wouldn’t they if the Aussie quarter block dream has shrunk to a two-bedroom unit with parking for one car? Speaking to neighbours who live around the proposed Wangal Park in
Burwood, which is mostly fenced off, or Drummoyne Oval, another fenced off space, the rising anger is evident. The Catholic Health Care multi-storey development on Brighton Street in Croydon drew massive public objection but will go ahead, and similar resident rage is being maintained over the proposed Australian Catholic University expansion in Strathfield. The difference, regarding the ACU proposal, is that the residents got in early at the so-called consultation stage,
compelling Strathfield Council to take action on their behalf. It’s not over – and the waiting game and legal manoeuvres won’t be for the faint-hearted. Often it’s not until developments are coming out of the ground, that surrounding residents have a visual of what is being built in their backyards, by which time it’s too late to object. Overwhelmingly residents complain about the lack of consultation, complex diagrams they have difficulty in understanding and how
their emails, letters and phone calls are not returned by council officers. It should be possible for developers and council to provide, as a mandatory requirement, three-dimensional artist impressions online and in hard copy of how significant developments will look and appear in their surroundings. Of course, the obvious point is that residents and ratepayers have to watch out for any development application notices and start asking their questions earlier.
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Mayor John Faker on site at Wangal Park
‘Disgraceful decision’ Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker says another entry point to Wangal Park will need to be found following a termination notice sent by the Department of Education evicting Council from the access road on the land behind Burwood Girls’ High School at Cheltenham Road by January 27, next year. The Department has denied the access, citing “an unnecessary safety risk” to students at Burwood Girls High who use the nearby sporting field. “The previous Minister for Education had given clear indication that Burwood Council would be able to access Wangal Park. It is disgraceful that the new government has reneged on this deal,” says Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker. “For 15 months I have been asking the Minister for Education for a meeting to discuss the project, this has never happened.” “This is not only a great disappointment for Council but for the local community as well. Council has been pushing to complete this large community oasis in order to provide residents with a tranquil place for leisure in the heart of the Inner West,” he said. The decision also impacts
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upon the volunteer Burwood SES unit, which is housed in a council owned building in front of the school playing grounds. “For the past year, after negotiating with Burwood Council, Burwood SES has been using the land at the rear of Wangal Park for general rescue training, which is a core skill for SES volunteers and includes carrying people over debris or rough terrain,” said Burwood SES Local Controller Ray Johnstone. “We also train for flood pumping and other training using facilities that are already at Wangal Park. We will lose the ability to access the road to get to the rear of the park unless Burwood Council can come up with another access point,” Ray explained. The only other access point from Cheltenham Road to Wangal Park lies beside the SES Burwood headquarters, is narrow and rises steeply from road level. “Our training occurs on Wednesday nights, not finishing until 10pm, and would now mean travelling on small
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suburban roads, such as Monash Parade, with a big truck to get into the park. It seems to me that this decision by the Department of Education is not mindful of community requirements. I actually can’t believe it.” “If the Education Department can allow a soccer club access to use the grounds after hours and on weekends, then why not the council?” he asked. Bur wood Council has allocated $3 million to the project and was successful in receiving a grant, valued at more than $162,000, from the State Government Metropolitan Greenspace Program for the design and construction of two wetlands at Wangal Park, which will now be delayed until an alternative access to the site is established. “Council will have to identify another suitable location for entry into Wangal Park and a small disruption to residents,” says Mayor Faker. “Part of the disruption may include using Monash Reserve, an adjacent park, which could mean that newly installed play equipment and recently planted trees will have to be removed to give workers access to the site.”
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by Cr John Faker Cr John Faker (Mayor) 9911 9916 mayor@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Ernest Wong 0425 691 838 ernest.wong@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Sally Deans 0424 022 627 sally.deans@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Lesley Furneaux-Cook 0408 227 826 lesley.furneaux-cook@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr George Mannah 0416 655 556 george.mannah@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Justin Taunton 0488 083 103 justin.taunton@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Tony Doueihi 0418 270 499 tony.doueihi@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Wangal Park access denied by Minister A
S you may be aware, Burwood Council has received a letter from the Department of Education and Communities, written on behalf of the Minister, requesting that Council vacate the Cheltenham Road access site to Wangal Park by 5.00pm on Friday, 27 January 2013. Wangal Park is a recreational oasis in the heart of the Inner West, currently under construction, which will include wetlands, boardwalks, state of the art play equipment and picnic areas for the community. Council has been dedicated to making a wetland sanctuary which our residents
can be proud of, committing $3 million to Wangal Park over the next three years and successfully obtaining a grant of more than $162,000 for the design and construction of two wetlands in the Park. The announcement has come as a shock, as Council has been consulting with Burwood Girls High School and the Department of Education for many years in order to ensure that both Council and the school had access to the road. A compromise was made to allow public access to Wangal Park from the road after school hours and on weekends, with the gates
secured at all other times to ensure the safety of students crossing the road to use the sporting fields opposite the school.
play equipment on Monash Reserve in order to gain vehicular access to the site which is necessary for the completion of this project.
The previous Minister for Education had given clear indication that Council would have access to Wangal Park through the Cheltenham Road property, which is why it is disheartening that the new State Government has reneged on the deal.
This will cause significant delays to our extensive Master Plan which is near completion, it will also create traffic and disturbance to our residents nearby.
As a result of this eviction, Council will now have to identify appropriate access points to Wangal Park. This may mean using smaller residential streets or removing newly planted trees and recently installed
on behalf of my residents, I will continue to fight the measures taken by the State Government which will delay us from completing our park within three years. In the meantime, please visit the Council website for any updates on the matter at www.burwood.nsw.gov.au.
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n order to tackle graffiti vandalism head on Burwood Council has partnered with Juvenile Justice, Burwood PCyC and Burwood Local Area Command, in addition to receiving $85,300 funding from the Federal Attorney General’s Department, to carry out the Wipeout Graffiti Hotspot Project. The Project will provide opportunities for young people to complete community service hours with Council’s Depot Team, which will provide constructive skills based training for offenders and deter individuals from graffiti vandalism.
Mayor Faker tackling graffiti with Council’s Depot Team
The initiative will also target graffiti hotspot areas through CCTV and improved lighting.
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IDS sung African folk songs and learnt how to play African drums at the Mobile Playvan while helping to raise more than $340 for the Save the Children’s West Africa Appeal. The special Mobile Playvan event was held at Burwood Park and Henley Park last month and included wild African face paintings and a raffle. The Mobile Playvan playgroup meets every Wednesday and Thursday, please check the Council website for more information www.burwood.nsw.gov.au.
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Petition puts floor space in spotlight Local action group Burwood Community Voice is circulating a petition against increasing the floor space ratio of townhouses in Burwood, which it believes could result in a loss of green space. The petition came about as a result of resident confusion a c c ord i ng to Bu r wo o d Community Voice representative, Lesley Furneaux-Cook. “L o c a l s are a l itt l e perplexed about what it means and why Council is going down this route,” she told Burwood Scene. “There seems to be no need to increase the FSR [floor space ratio] of townhouse zones. They have operated well in the past and are compatible with surrounding residential areas. Anyone can see that in Burwood we have done our bit to meet population targets. Increasing
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the FSR increases the bulk.” However, a spokesperson from Burwood Council quashed these concerns, and defended the proposed increase of floor space ratio which from FSR 0.55:1 to 0.6:1, which will be voted on by councillors at a council meeting “There appears to be misunderstanding,” said the spokesperson. “The minor increase to the ratio in the Medium Density Residential Zone (R3) was proposed in recognition of town houses having a higher density than low density detached housing, and to provide a marginal extension within the confines of the property to ensure comfort for residents.” The spokesperson asserted that landowners in the Medium
Density Residential Zone (R3) must still comply with other development standards that include height restrictions, minimum frontage and boundary setbacks. “Council included this proposed change in the exhibition on the basis that it will only have a limited impact, for instance, on 1,000 square metres, the additional floor space is not substantial enough to allow another two bedroom unit to be built on the property,” they added. Cr Furneaux-Cox said that the group was taking action now to prevent the area from a case of over-development. “As we have seen in the past, ‘small increases’ often lead to bigger increases down the track,” she said. “Better now to draw the line.”
Resident fury as lights New- look Club Burwood on the way go up at Drummoyne Oval by Belinda Noonan
›› Continued from page 1 The Drummoyne Oval and adjacent Taplin Park project, at a cost nearing $10.5 million, has angered near-by residents, with many struggling to understand why the development was necessary on such a grand scale. “This installation is total overkill. Drummoyne oval was a wonderful village green but with recent ugly and unsympathetic grandstand construction some of the charm was lost. Now all of the charm has been lost with these ridiculously ugly, over-sized and unnecessary lighting towers which have destroyed the ambience of our neighbourhood,” said Mark Stackpool on the facebook site. Currently the ground is used by Balmain Dockers (AFL), Drummoyne Power (AFL), Dirty Reds (Rugby Union) and Sydney Cricket Club for training and matches. “The quality of the lights will provide the opportunity for first-class sporting events to be hosted at the ground in the future. However, the full use of the broadcast lighting has been restricted to six times per year,” a council spokesperson said. The new grandstand, named
after Greg Davis, has been funded by a $5.3million grant under the Federal Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. The lights have been funded with $1.75 million from the Federal Community Organisation Infrastructure Grant Program for television broadcast quality floodlights, upgraded lighting for Taplin Park and new pedestrian lighting to Drummoyne Park, $1.7million from NSW Department of Sport and Recreation in 2007, $500,000 from NSW Cricket and an undisclosed amount from NSW/ACT AFL. Five of the six 55 metre high towers are now erected and dominating the skyline, with one resident referring to them as environmental vandalism. “This is crown land snatched from the community,” said Margaret. “We were consulted but Council did not provide any drawings about what these lighting towers would look like. Not only is this environmental vandalism, we were not properly consulted and it was not explained that these lights would be like the SCG.” Another resident questioned the maintenance of the area and community access. “Why is council maintaining the oval that is locked to the public, and not the rest of the
park, which looks like rubbish?” asked Simone. “What’s more, the public toilets are always locked and only the bus drivers, who are using Bayswater Road as a depot, have a key.” “It’s now a private ground for Sydney Cricket Club,” said another resident. “Six times a year these lights will be in my house, making it like daylight. What a waste of money,” he said. Drummoyne MP, John Sidoti met the disgruntled residents on site. “I’m led to believe it will cost $2.5K to turn on the lights on. Residents have been sending me emails, which I’ve forwarded to Canada Bay Council, but there has not been a response to their questions. Only silence,” Mr Sidoti said. A council spokesperson said that the power bill for the lights would be the responsibility of the local clubs or whoever hired the venue. “The lighting required for training purposes by these clubs is at a level of illumination significantly lower than required for first-class competition and will have a minimal impact on the amenity of local residents. For training, it would be the local clubs will be responsible. For major events it would be whoever hires the venue,” the spokesperson advised.
Refurbishments are nearly complete at Club Burwood on Burwood Road, with every area being modernised and ready for the festive season. According to General Manager Andrew Anderson, the refurbished Club looks like a brand new club. Cafe 97 has a new ambience with decorative screens providing more privacy for diners and offers a full menu daily from 11am until late, whilst the Terrace Bar is open until 4am daily.
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Councillor calls for internal review Empty shops, deteriorated footpaths, road works and deteriorating seawalls has Liberal councillor, Michael Megna calling for an internal review on how council spends its money. “As councillors, we are continually getting reports that there’s no money for projects we’d like done, like having overgrown trees removed which are pulling up footpaths and knocking over residential fences,” Cr Megna said. “I was receiving four or five complaints a week about property damage because of trees, which didn’t get removed until just before the council elections. Of course it cost more because of the wait, so let’s see where the money is being spent,” he said. “The footpaths along Great North Road in Five Dock are rubbish and confidence in this area, which is considered as the business hub in Canada Bay, is
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dispirited. It’s like living in a third world country.” Some business operators along Great North Road are reporting a down-turn in business not experienced since 1993. For Lease signs have sprung up in the centre of the high street, where previously empty shops were contained to each end of Great North Road. “The last time business was this bad was when we had 17 empty shops in 1993,” said Cr. Megna. “Electricity bills are hurting and traders are turning air-conditioning off. How a street looks is important to business confidence. We urgently need a program to improve the streetscape and also to look at lifting the floor-space-ratio.” “Suparbarn was allowed to go to five stories. The same should be looked at along Great North
Road with parking underneath.” Local textile importer, Fred Marandola says the entire market is affected. “The biggest problem is the high dollar. It’s killing us. I haven’t seen it this bad in 20 years,” Mr Marandola said. “The federal government has sold the country.” According to Cr Megna, Labor mayor Angelo Tsirekas is happy to have an internal review. “Canada Bay Council has always worked well, but now we (the Liberals) have more clout and we want to be heard. Council is not a one-man band and Angelo is happy for the review,” Cr Megna advised. “We need to use the money wisely now on infrastructure – and that also means the sea walls, which are falling apart. Three quarters of our boundaries are shoreline and we have sea-walls that need looking at.”
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t’s been a busy time attending many events in the vibrant Drummoyne electorate. We’ve had festivals and concerts showcasing our talent and CLASSIFIEDS community spirit. We have received funding of $3,500 for Drummoyne Public
School to create a food garden and $272,185 for the Ashfield Civic Centre. Many of my constituents use the facilities at the centre and the funding, presented by the Minister for Fair Trading, Anthony Roberts, will help to improve services.
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t was an exciting day for young students at All Hallows School, when they visited Parliament House recently. I had the pleasure of presenting them with a cheque for $1,000 from the Premier in
support of their Mini-Vinnies program. All these little ones, ranging in age from five to 11, have been active participants in the program which puts food and clothing packages together for Sydney’s homeless.
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Canada Bay councillor, Michael Megna points out a “rubbish” footpath repair on Great North Road
Scouts honoured at 80th birthday The second Abbotsford Port Neptune Sea Scouts Group celebrated their eightieth birthday in style with a stream of dignitaries and previous members present. At a celebration last month, the group put on lavish food and many certificates and awards were presented to the people who have helped them over the years. The group is one of the oldest Sea Scout Groups in Australia and was established in 1932. It has occupied
the site at Abbotsford Point since 1937 and the new Scout Hall was officially opened in 2008 by Wendy Baden-Powell. John Murphy MP, Member for Reid was present along with Canada Bay Council Mayor, Angelo Tsirekas and councillors Michael Megna, Tony Fasanella and Neil Kenzler. Special Guest of honour was The Hon. Wendy Baden Powell, granddaughter of Sir Robert Baden Powell who started Scouting.
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Mayor Angelo Tsirekas presented a plaque commemorating the 80th birthday from Canada Bay Council. “It is a great testament to the leaders and supporters on the second Abbotsford over many years that the Group has continued to grow and prosper,” he said. “I wish the group continued support and many years of water activities here in Canada Bay, the best location for water activities in Sydney.”
Citizen of the Year awards
The 10th annual Opera Night at Rivendell will be held at Thomas Walker Estate, Hospital Road, Residents of Canada Bay can Concord on Saturday, 10 November nominate those people who to support the Concord Cancer they feel have made a positive Centre. contribution to their community in Indigenous soprano, Deborah the 2012 Citizen of the Year Awards. Cheetham has returned for the “Citizen of the year recognises a sixth year as the headline artist, resident’s commitment to our city. backed by a 40 piece orchestra, They are leaders in our community led by conductor Steven Hillinger. who take pride and care in the City Opera Night at Rivendell will of Canada Bay whilst also achieving showcase the talents of mezzo success in their chosen fields,” soprano, Virginia Marie Stack; Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said. tenor, Warren Fisher; baritone, Tim Deborah Cheetham Winners will be announced on Collins and the NSW Ambulance Australia Day 2013. See www. Band. children) and $15 for students/ canadabay.nsw.gov.au or call The evening begins at 6.30pm. pensioners. 9911 6555. THE FRIENDLY TO SHOP AND DINE Tickets cost $35 for adults, $70 Nominations close Friday, 30 BookPLACE tickets at www.operanightfor families (two adults and two atrivendell.com.au or contact Melva November 2012.
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(L to R) Constable Carolyn Carr, Canada Bay Club GM Douglas Kirkham, Sue from the Inner West Liaison Committee, Burwood Local Area Commander Mark Jones and Sergeant John Tikisci. Rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar.
A cast of over 30 local singers and dancers are busy performing in Ashfield Musical Society’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar, the dynamic rock opera loosely based on the seven last days of Jesus Christ. Featured in the cast are e x p e r i e n c e d i n n e r- we s t performers, Cameron Anderson from Rozelle, who plays Jesus of Nazareth, Whitney Erickson from Newtown who plays Mary Magdalene and Rajah Selvarajah from Marrickville as Judas Iscarot. The show is directed by Alan Steadman, with a 13-piece rock orchestra performing the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classics including ‘I Don’t Know How To Love Him’ and ‘What’s
The Buzz?’ “We have created a stylised and theatrical staging for the show, weaving elements from the 70s with contemporary influences. A multi-level scaffold set provides great visual impact and brings the action closer to the audience,” Steadman explained. “This version of this most famous of stories has always been about the human reality of these characters, and we hope to show that in a simple and truthful way.” Jesus Christ Superstar closes on 11 November at Concord RSL Club Auditorium, Nullawarra Avenue, Concord West. Tickets are $35.00 for adults and $30.00 for concessions. For bookings call 9793 1331.
We got your back White Ribbon 2012 is encouraging men to stand up to violence against women by participating in the ‘we got your back’ campaign, which offers suggestions on how to challenge mates and others in ways that will not endanger their own safety. In Australia, one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner, one in three women over the age of 15 report physical or sexual violence at some time in their lives and domestic and family violence is the major cause of homelessness for women and their children. Canada Bay Club in Five
Dock is committed to raising awareness and recently presented a $2,000 cheque to the Inner West Domestic Violence Liaison Committee to enable the local organisation to promote White Ribbon during November in cooperation with Burwood Police. “61 per cent of our employees at Canada Bay Club are women. Supporting important initiatives such as White Ribbon is central to the community issues that are important to our club,” said General Manager, Douglas Kirkham. This year’s campaign was
launched by NRL legend, Nathan Hindmarsh, Middleweight World Boxing Champion, Daniel Geale and underbelly Badness star, Matt Nable and Jason Montgomery. The next meeting of the Business and Professional Women’s club – BPW Strathfield – will be held on Wednesday November 14 from 6.30pm, and is highlighting White Ribbon. Special guest speaker is former Burwood Local Area Commander, Superintendent Rod Smith. See www.bpw.com. au for details or to book your dinner ticket.
After an unusually high spate of break and enters in the Burwood and Canada Bay areas in early October, a 31 year old Doonside man was arrested by Burwood Police on Wednesday 24 October in the Homebush area. It was alleged that after seeing the police, the man ran into nearby houses, dropping a screw driver on the way before being pursued by police and arrested a short time later. When searched, police found numerous items of property suspected of being stolen and a crystalline substance believed to be ‘Ice’. He was also charged in relation to a number of recent break and enter offences. He was refused bail and appeared in Burwood Local Court on November 1. Another man, from North Strathfield was also charged and appeared in Burwood Court on November 1 with several break and enter offences in the area, for breaching bail and possessing a prohibited drug. The man attended Burwood Police Station to report on bail when police became suspicious of the hire car he was driving and the occupants. A search by police revealed a large amount of stolen property, house breaking implements and a clear plastic resealable bag containing a crystalline substance believed to be ‘Ice’. To report any information about a crime or suspicious activity call CRIMESTOPPERS on 1 800 333 000.
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Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli with commuters at Strathfield Station.
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Morning tea for teachers Tutors who volunteer and teach students at Strathfield School for Seniors will be thanked at a special morning tea on Friday 7 December. Kicking off at 11 am, the morning tea takes place at the Uniting Church Hall, 35 Carrington Avenue, Strathfield.
Following the WestConnex M4 East $10 billion extension announcement last month, NSW transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian has ear-marked $770 million for the Transport Access Program to improve transport infrastructure and make public transport an attractive option for customers across NSW. Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli has said that getting Strathfield Station “up to scratch” will be a priority. “Strathfield Station has been flagged as a priority under the NSW Government’s $770 million Transport Access Program.
When it comes to learning, age is no barrier according to Strathfield School for Seniors. The 37-year-old group is currently on a drive to increase its membership. School secretary, Patricia Berrutti ,said that anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join, even if they do not live within the Burwood-Strathfield area.
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“The School for Seniors assists in connecting people of similar interests, and assists in breaking down the isolation that can occur as one retires and ages,” she explained. “Our computer classes assists in keeping our participants up
to date with communication skills, enabling participants to learn to email, utilise social networks, and browse the internet and navigate websites. This is becoming increasingly essential, as companies tend to use websites now rather than list telephone numbers.” Ms Berrutti lists a number of benefits for students. “We offer a
Upgrades will include creating more space on the main concourse for customers and relocating passenger information displays so they’re more convenient. We will also improve lighting and install CCTV within the paid concourse area,” Mr Casuscelli said. “With more than 40,000 passenger movements through the station every day, we want to make sure customers are able to travel through the station and catch their train as quickly and safely as possible. The project is currently in planning stages and construction work is expected to get underway on upgrades later this year.
friendly environment and cost of participating is very low, as all our tutors are volunteers,” she said. Strathfield School for Seniors operates from 8.30am to 2.30pm. General courses are $5 for the term, while computer classes are $25 a term. Prospective students and tutors alike are encouraged to join the group when it holds a Christmas morning tea at 11 am on Friday 7 December, Uniting Church Hall, 35 Carrington Avenue, Strathfield.
Croquet Carnival for Strathfield The Silver Singles Event for the 29th annual Makara Croquet Carnival will be hosted at Strathfield Croquet Club Thursday 8 November. The Makara Croquet Carnival is a prestigious competition played at several locations over a four-week period during October and November, between many NSW clubs, such as Coogee, Hurstville, Holroyd, Marrickville, Port Hacking, Strathfield, Sutherland and Wollongong. Current Strathfield members who have won different events in this Carnival include Margaret Burke who won the Platinum/ Gold level in 2009 and Geoff Boyce, who won the Bronze Singles Event in the same year. The Strathfield Croquet Club is located at 50 Redmyre Road, Strathfield and is only a short walk from Strathfield Station. For more information, contact Ruth Bridger on 9736 3410, or the President, Heather Smallbone on 9868 2074 or by email: heather@ printscharming.com.au
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The owners of Camden Lodge, at 102 Burlington Road Homebush, which came close to being destroyed by fire on January 31 this year, have applied to Strathfield Council requesting a review of the determination that the house cannot be demolished. Following the devastating fire many local residents were concerned that the heritage home would be lost, but Strathfield Council decided that structural repairs were possible. At the time, Council officers advised the owner that the Structural Assessment report would be reviewed and that in the interim, protective measures needed to be put in place to protect the dwelling from inclement weather. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consulting Engineer subsequently concluded that Camden Lodge could be restored and that the building did not warrant demolition. The owners lodged a new Development Application to demolish the house in March, thus requiring another public exhibition, and which Strathfield Council rejected. On October 4, a further application was submitted on behalf of the owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Section 82A review application has been received by Council in relation to the subject site and a previous determination of a refusal of the demolition
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Parental leave for fathers The Gillard Government has passed legislation to extend Paid Parental Leave to include eligible fathers and other partners from January, 2013. The ‘Dad and Partner Pay’ will provide two weeks of parental leave pay to those eligible, including adopting parents and parents in same-sex couples. Dads will have access to two weeks’ government-funded paid leave at the rate of the national
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leave to care for their baby. “Last year Australia finally caught up with the rest of the world when Labor delivered Paid Parental Leave for local working women,” John Murphy said. “The extension of Paid Parental Leave to include Dad and Partner Pay means families will have even more options to balance their work and family life and helps give babies the best start in life,” John Murphy said
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International star Melissa George has been announced as McHappy Day Ambassador for 2012 and will be out on the day to help reach the charity’s largest fundraising target to date: $3.66 million. The award winning Aussie actress will visit a Ronald McDonald House in Sydney in the week leading up to the day as well as a McDonald’s Restaurant on November 10. “I’m really excited to return home and be part of the fundraising efforts for McHappy Day this year,” she said. “Ronald McDonald House Charities provide essential programs across Australia to assist seriously ill children and their families,” she said.
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McHappy Day is one of Australia’s longest running charity events and raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities to assist families with seriously ill children. Malcolm Coutts RMHC CEO is confident that Melissa will be a positive advocate for McHappy Day this year. “With the fantastic support of Melissa as well as the support of the local communities, I am sure we will reach our goal, and in turn, make the lives of families with seriously ill children a little easier and brighter,” he said. Over the last 30 years, RMHC has helped more than 100,000
families, and over the next few years, RMHC is aiming to build or extend seven houses as well as opening 17 more Family Rooms. The Learning Program is also being extended to help more children catch up on their schooling. Everyone can show their support by simply visiting one of over 870 McDonald’s restaurants across Australia. $2 from every Big Mac and $1 from the sale of every Helping Hand will go directly to funding RMHC programs. To share a Virtual Helping Hand visit www. facebook.com/McDonalsAU. Donations can also be made via the website www.mchappyday. com.au
According to leading Australian women’s health organisation, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, the lead-up to summer is the ideal time to boost fruit and veggie intake and improve our eating habits, especially as their latest research shows that only six per cent of Australians eat the recommended two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables each day. “We’ve been enjoying warm porridges, soups and stews, more teas and coffees, and have probably spent more time on the couch,” says Jean Hailes dietitian, Terrill Bruere. “Before summer comes along there’s a window to re-evaluate eating habits and to think about some healthy snacks and meals that you can enjoy when you’re out and about this summer.” “If you’re eating takeaway or are grabbing a snack when you’re out think beyond apples, bananas and oranges,” says Ms Bruere. “Go to the markets and see what fresh fruits and veggies are
Putting your feet first Home and Community Podiatry Service, auspiced by Burwood Council, is for residents of the Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury, Leichhardt, Marrickville and Strathfield Local Government Areas. We aim to provide a comprehensive, responsive and flexible podiatry service for the Home and Community Care target group which includes the frail aged, people with disabilities, and their carers. If you think you, a friend or family member may be eligible please call the Podiatry Service on 99 11 99 39 to talk to someone about the service.
around. We’ve got into the habit of grabbing readymade snacks and get used to the taste of everything having added sugar or salt. We’ve forgotten that real food tastes great just as it is,” she advises. Make fruit interesting for children by providing a fruit nibble platter to graze on and fruit smoothies that you can make together by involving the children in shopping and preparing the fruits and vegetables. “There’s nothing wrong with ice-cream on a hot day, but be careful of cold drinks. Even pure juice and flavoured waters can contain a lot of sugar. Water down fruit juice or have a small glass, and make water interesting by keeping a jug in the fridge and adding some mint or lemon,” says Bruere. Salads are a light and healthy choice and a summer staple – but perk them up by adding some more unusual vegetables and toppings. “Add in some beetroot, cooked veggies from yesterday’s dinner
or mix in some apple and fennel with your lettuce.” Other tips include adding in couscous or a small tin of beans for fibre, and to avoid drowning salad in creamy mayonnaise-type dressings. Adding some toasted nuts and seeds to add extra crunch and flavour. Summer snack ideas
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The Sydney Local Health District Board invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting to be held on: Thursday 6 December 2012 Meet the Board and have refreshments from 4.30pm AGM from 5.30pm – 7pm Auditorium, Centre for Education and Workforce Development, Corner of Cecily Street and Balmain Road, Rozelle To register your interest please RSVP by Tuesday 19 November to sydneymedia@sswahs.nsw.gov.au Tel: 02 9515 9607
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Ladies day out helps cancer Burwood financial planning firm, Walkers Strategies raised just under $4000 for the cancer council of NSW last month at a charity event, ‘Girls Night In’, supporting cancer for women at Carnarvon Golf Course. A group of 60 women came along and generously supported the cause, which was endorsed by the Cancer Council NSW, from all walks of life.
“The event was a success raising $3800, with a generous donation of $1000 to start the night by Fred Walker on behalf of Walkers Strategies,” recalled Chris Johnston, practice manager. “With this amount of donation the Cancer Council NSW will be able to assist at least 15 struggling mums who have not been able to work because of the effects of cancer.”
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BURWOOD BURWOOD BURWOOD BURWOO BURWOO BURWO Until 1970, spewing chemicals and toxic waste into the Parramatta River was business-as-usual until fish, wildlife and eco-systems were either gone or in serious jeopardy. Heavy industry took its toll and in the intervening years, Parramatta River is recovering – slowly. Some of its tributaries, such as Duck River in Auburn, are not faring as well. Whilst Auburn Council
and local bush care groups have done a sterling job in creating and recreating the foreshores, the intolerable levels of toxic waste and contamination have left the once healthy Duck River and its eco-system in a muddy, mucky state. Craig Laundy, the federal Liberal candidate for Reid in next year’s election is promising to fight for funding to restore Duck
River. “Auburn Council has done a great job, but they can’t afford what needs to be done and the state government hasn’t got any money either. Duck River is a disgrace and I will be fighting for funds to clean it up,” Mr Laundy said. “It needs to be brought back to its original glory and become, once again, the flourishing eco-system that it was.”
Prolific biographer and history writer Peter Fitzsimons is coming to Burwood this month to do a book signing of his latest work, Eureka. Fitzsimons will be at Dymocks Westfield Burwood on Sunday 11 November from 11 am. Eureka tells the story of Victorian miners who fought a deadly battle under the flag of the Southern Cross at the Eureka Stockade in 1854. Exploring issues of freedom, justice and the eternal symbol of “mate-ness”, the Southern Cross flag, this is a story of Australian Identity and the courageous, yet thwarted steps taken to secure our national independence. The book normally retails for $49.95 but will be discounted by 30 per cent to $34.99 on the day.
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Zero tolerance for Olympic athletes Following the Lance Armstrong drug scandal and subsequent fall-out, Australian Olympic Committee President, John Coates will put a proposal to the AOC Executive Board at a meeting in Melbourne later this month, requiring members of the Australian Olympic Team to sign a statutory declaration saying they have no doping history. In a zero tolerance approach Coates said, “if they don’t sign, they don’t go to the Games, they won’t be selected. What I don’t want is for the AOC to have egg on its face like cycling has.” If adopted, the proposal would affect athletes in contention for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. The move follows the upheaval in cycling surrounding Lance Armstrong and the Australian cycling officials Matt White and Stephen Hodge who subsequently
admitted to doping. Athletes, coaches and officials would all be required to sign the document. “In my opinion we simply cannot allow the name of the October AOC to be damaged, 6like that 20116 October 20116 October 20116 October 20116 October 20116 October 2011 of the International Cycling Union, for not having taken 2 every NEWS 2 NEWS 2 NEWS 2 NEWS 2 NEWS 2 NEWS reasonable step possible to ensure that no person in authority on our Olympic Team has a doping Liberal candidate for Reid, Craig Laundy with Shadow Environment Minister, Greg Hunt at Duck history” Coates said. River, Auburn The statutory declaration would form part of the Team Agreement athletes, coaches and officials must sign before they are selected by the AOC. Coates recently renewed his call for the Federal Government to Advertise your business in Burwood Scene strengthen the powers of ASADA Our readers are your customers covering four municipalities (Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority) to investigate doping by “compelling witnesses to Call 9715 2700 Or email ads@burwoodscene.com.au attend and give evidence and to produce documents relevant to such investigations”.
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Year 6 go global Santa Sabinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year 6 students have gone global, and are delighting in their skype sessions with students from Kent School in San Francisco. As well as discovering the challenges of negotiating the time zones for the two classes to be able to meet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;face to faceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, they have exchanged questions about their favourite hobbies, sports, TV shows and subjects and swapped stories of life in their home cities. They are also writing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spooky Storiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; together in pairs, using Edmodo and Google Docs to upload and exchange their writings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One benefit of this is the extra care they are taking with their writing because they have a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;liveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; audience,â&#x20AC;? explained Lorette Quinlan, the Year 6 teacher who initiated this project. One student, Lily, visited Kent School while in the USA in the recent holidays and enjoyed a tour of the school and the chance to meet the students she had previously only viewed on the screen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole experience has been fantastic,â&#x20AC;? said Lily.
Dirty work causes a stink in schools Classrooms and toilet blocks at Burwood and Strathfield schools are set to become dirtier, according to a release from Duty MLC for Strathfield, Amanda Fazio. The release claims that internal education department documents reveal more than 600 schools will lose hours in cleaning work each week, and cites that among the schools affected are Burwood Public School, which will have seven hours cut, Strathfield Girls High School, which will receive a 10-hour reduction, but it is Ashfield Boys High that receives one of the largest cleaning cuts of 17.52 hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cutting funding for the most
Marie Bashir Peace Award The Santa Sabina community has congratulated Year 11 student and 2011-2012 Social Justice Leader Karen Krakue, who has been recognised with one of four Highly Commended Certificates for her efforts towards fostering peace and harmony in The Marie Bashir Peace Awards 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Karen has made an enormous contribution to Social Justice in our College community and beyond through involvement in caring for the homeless, Night Patrol, fundraising for numerous charities, hosting and attending Social Justice Conferences, which amongst other topics have addressed child abuse and violence against women,â&#x20AC;? said the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokesperson, Mrs Burrell. Karen has raised awareness of fair trading, assisted with signing for deaf students and supported Santa Sabinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister school at Montebello in South Africa.
basic cleaning services in our schools is proof these $1.7 billion in cuts will literally impact on every aspect of our education system,â&#x20AC;? Ms Fazio said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any parent, teacher or student would tell you schools should have more cleaning hours, not less.â&#x20AC;? Ms Fazio said the cuts to school cleaning hours were just the latest blow to school communities under the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell Government, which has also reduced funding to Catholic and independent schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cuts of this magnitude will have an impact on education in NSW for generations to come,â&#x20AC;? Ms Fazio said.
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Rosebank blooms with training funds Schools and the community in the federal electorate of Reid will have an opportunity to apply for a share of $400 million under the latest round of the Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in schools program. Round Five will be split into two phases of $200 million. Phase 1 will open on 30 November 2012 and Phase 2 in August 2013. The Australian Government is providing $2.5 billion from 2008 to 2018 to give secondary students in years 9 to 12 the opportunity to get access to trade training facilities. Recently, Rosebank College in Five Dock, received over $398,000 in funding from the Australian Government to establish the Benedict Trade Training Centre, which includes a
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hospitality facility with two fully equipped commercial kitchens, a store room and amenities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a fantastic opportunity for local schools to benefit from industry standard trade training infrastructure and equipment,â&#x20AC;? federal MP John Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program will help support students to stay in school and get a qualification as well as address skills shortages in traditional trades and other occupations. The top five areas of enrolment in TTCs for 2011 were: mechanical and industrial engineering and technology; food and hospitality; building; automotive engineering and
technology; and agriculture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage interested schools to contact their education authority for further information on proposals for Round Five,â&#x20AC;? Mr Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have already invested $1.6 billion in the TTC program since 2008 and students at more than 620 schools across Australia are already benefitting from completed TTCs, and are currently gaining valuable trade skills.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The continued support by schools, education authorities, local communities and local industry demonstrates how effective strong partnership arrangements can be in delivering trade training facilities to students, so that they can get the best possible start in their chosen careers.â&#x20AC;?
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or an Australian school-based Apprenticeship as part of their senior secondary certificate. Students can be nominated by their school principal, teacher or a Vocational Education and Training Coordinator and, if successful, receive a certificate and are awarded a $2000 prize. Nominations close 7 December 2012. To nominate, visit: www. deewr.gov.au/avsp.
PLC girls talk the talk Students from PLC have proved their public speaking prowess by winning the junior secondary section of the Association of Heads of Independent Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Schools Festival of Speech competition and achieving second place overall. A team of 14 students representing PLC Sydney competed against 27 other independent girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; schools from NSW and the ACT in a range of categories including prepared and impromptu speaking, poetry presentations and responses to religious and ethical questions. Established in 1996, the Festival of Speech offers girls from years 7 to 11 the opportunity to perform in the areas of drama, debating, poetry, prose readings, current affairs and religious and
ethical questions. The first place winner in junior public speaking section was Natasha Noore, who gave a humorous and articulate impromptu speech on the topic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fall from Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Executive Principal, Dr Paul Burgis, congratulated all of the girls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whilst it is not that difficult to prepare students to stand and deliver a prepared speech, it is a very different matter when they have to respond in an impromptu manner or answer questions being fired at them in quick succession,â&#x20AC;? Dr Burgis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I listened to our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; speeches in the religious and ethical questions section and was very pleased that they were able to skilfully analyse the topic that was provided and refer to contrary theories.â&#x20AC;?
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Anyone accusing Australia of lacking history only needs to look at the way our pubs are venerated to see that the past is something we treasure greatly. Take the small town of Eugowra in central west New South Wales which was brought to its knees last month by a fire that destroyed its beloved pub, The Fat Lamb. As a one-time Eugowra local, I know all too well what a loss this was. The Fat Lamb, better known as “the Fatty” was not only the lifeblood of the town, but a unique historical landmark. Built in the 1860s when it was known as the John Bull Inn, the pub not only served to unite a small community, but also to protect it. Jutting out of the rusted tin roof of the modest brick pub was a small lookout that proved a lifesaver as it allowed the townspeople a viewpoint to spot ascending bushrangers. It was just outside of Eugowra that the notorious Frank Gardner and Ben Hall staged their famous robbery of the Forbes to Orange and Company Coach on 15 June 1862, stealing around $4 million worth of gold. Indeed, for a town of only 600 people, Eugowra punches well above its weight. During my lifetime, it has survived bushfires, floods and earth tremors, all of which have attracted major media attention. Yet, in spite of recurring natural disaster, not even the Fatty was able to withhold the fire that swept through it in the early hours of 22 October. According to resident and long-time patron Don McKenna, an alarm went off at 5.30 am.
Super 10s is a brand new tennis competition designed by Tennis Australia for emerging athletes aged 10 years and under, in a bid to prepare young tennis players for national tournaments and the next steps in their development. After a highly successful pilot in Victoria the program will roll out around Australia, with Round 3 at Olympic Park, Homebush on Saturday 10 November, and the final on Saturday 8 December. Tennis Australia‘s Project Talent Leader Kim Kachel said that it is a great opportunity for young athletes to compete in a professional environment. “Team managers get to sit on court and provide coaching, which is invaluable for this age group. We’ve got a lot of quality team managers lined up so the kids are in good hands,” she said. Players compete in one singles and one doubles match in three rounds before taking part in state semi finals and finals. Players will also compete for once in a lifetime opportunities such as the chance to play in the national finals at Melbourne Park during Australian Open 2013, toss the coin at Australian Open matches and participate in on-court demonstrations.
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When Mr McKenna, who lives on the other side of town divided by the Mandagery Creek, arrived some 30 minutes later, it was clear that all hope for the pub was lost. “By that stage, it was pretty much gutted out,” he said. “I looked around and saw just a pile of broken bricks and twisted iron.” Mr McKenna has a particular affection for the pub. After all, it was here that, in 2003, he made the spectacular entrance on horseback and received his beer without even needing to dismount. There is, he points out, a Fat Lamb hotel in England, but where else other than Eugowra would this be possible? “It’s an icon,” he explained, perhaps not even aware that, despite talk of rebuilding, the time has come to speak about the Fatty in past tense. “When you come into town from the west, it’s the first building you see in the town,” Mr McKenna continued. “In my 14 years as a resident, I’ve seen hundreds of people stop and have their photo taken in front of it.” Mike O’Callaghan, treasurer of the Eugowra Promotion and Progress Association, believes that the importance of the pub transcends beyond its function as a place to go for a drink. “Those who frequented the Fatty are feeling lost, of course. Most of us are conscious of the historical importance of the Fat Lamb,” he said. “It was the first commercial building here dating from the
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1860s, although that building was timber. The modern brick building was a rebuild of around 1910. So, even those who did not drink there are feeling the loss.” At the time of writing, details on how the fire started are
unknown, though – as is typical of a small country town – numerous theories abound. In the aftermath, a wake was held by locals who mourned the passing of their pub with a barbeque and beers. It might seem over-the-top,
especially when there is another pub in the town, but as Mr McKenna explained: “You’ve got to remember that many people were born and bred here and have drunk here all their life. This was like home for them.”
$70,000 for Lucas Gardens School by Belinda Noonan
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At a women’s luncheon in late October, Communities for Communities President Jacque Weaver presented Jenny Zagas, Principal of Lucas Gardens School in Five Dock with a cheque for $70,000, making a total of $370,000 that Communities for Communities, with the help of our supporters, has raised on behalf of Lucas Gardens School over the past six Charity Balls. The continuing significant support for Lucas Gardens, which is a school for disabled primary school students, will go towards a much-needed hydro-therapy pool. “Over the past 6 years we have been so fortunate to have
worked with Lucas Gardens School to help raise these funds. Watching the children grow up and seeing how we have been able to help in their time at Lucas Gardens has been so rewarding,” Jacque Weaver explained. “There’s been a range of ways we’ve been able to provide practical support through our fundraising efforts. This includes extending physiot herapy s er vices, assisting in building a special purpose playground and now making a substantial contribution towards developing a replacement hydrotherapy facility. These resources help make the school years memorable and more enriched for the students, by what we as a community have been able to accomplish.”
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Police matters for JPs The Ashfield / Burwood branch of the New South Wales Justices Association Inc. will meet on Wednesday 21 November at 7.15 pm at Burwood R.S.L. Club. The Speaker will be Senior Constable John Tikisci and the topic will be about Safety and Crime prevention. All Justices of the Peace welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Migrant Resource Centre funding The Metro Migrant Resource Centre in Ashfield was presented with a cheque last week by the Minister for Fair Trading, Anthony Roberts to administer the Financial Counselling Service Program for the Inner Western Sydney Region. View Club Funding for the program is Five Dock Evening View Club set at $272,185 per year, indexed will hold its next Dinner meeting over the next three years to on Wednesday, 14 November at assist residents in Ashfield, 7pm, at Club Five Dock on Great Strathfield, Burwood, Canada THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP North Road. Ladies areAND invited DINE Bay, Marrickville, Leichhardt and to come along and enjoy a meal, Canterbury. good company and a guest Mr Roberts said the improved WWII book launch Speaker. The club also holds funding model provides for full The long-awaited launch of mid-week lunches and weekend time services in metropolitan ‘Lest I Forget’, written by outings. Details Margaret 9798 regions. World War II R.A.A.F. veteran 3339. View Clubs support The “The Financial Counselling Lerryn Mutton, will be held Smith Family. Services Program is key to at Concord RSL on Friday, helping people with money November 30 at Concord RSL, Concord West View Club management problems,” Nirranda Street, Conccord West The final meeting for 2012 for the Minister Roberts said. “A key from 3pm. Concord West View Club will be goal of the Liberals and Nationals Everyone is invited to join a luncheon at Burwood RSL on Government’s NSW 2021 Plan Lerryn and his family for this Wednesday November 28. There is to better protect the most special event. RSVP to patricia will be no guest speaker as it is vulnerable members of our on 0414 434 172 or email a ‘free and easy’ lunch to end community.” yaralla2137@yahoo.com.au
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A sure sign that Christmas is on its way is when cherries start appearing, specifically when Sydney Markets runs the, now famous, Cherry Auction. The first box of cherries for the season was delivered to great fanfare in a motorbike sidecar by Angry Anderson, watched on by a phalanx of rugby league legends including Greg Inglis, Mal Meninga, Anthony Minichiello, Steve Menzies and Paul Sironen. 2009 Australia’s Got Talent winner Mark Vincent performed at his 6th Cherry Auction, which is good going considering he is only 19 years of age now. Sydney Markets Chamber of Commerce CEO Colin Gray is especially proud of ‘Vinnie’s’ success explaining that the link to markets goes back a long way.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The Sydney Markets “family” support the Cherry Auction each year, many going back generations, such as the Petulla family, with four generations present. “Our family have been doing the Cherry Auction for years. My father has been here for 25 years and my grandfather, Albert, for 30,” said Michael Petulla, who brought along his two speciallydressed young daughters. The 2012 Cherry King, Lui Cicco from Pony Express Transport, who paid $30,000 for the first box from Young – the cherry capital of Australia, was duly crowned and applauded by the hundreds who turned out to watch, what has become an Australian foodie cultural event.
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under the leadership of the board and in particular Ms McCartney who is an experienced and dedicated member of the club.” Club Ashfield CEO Robert Cassano thanked Mr Fiatarone for his efforts, and welcomed Ms McCartney on board. “After 30 years of dedicated and selfless service to the club and local community Mr Fiatarone decided that now was the right time to hand over the reins to the next generation of members to oversee the continuation of the club’s service to its members and the local community,” he said. The club formed as Ashfield Catholic Club in 1963. It has served its members and the local community for the last 50 years.
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Ashfield Club has its first female president after Helen McCartney was voted in to take the reins. Ms Helen McCartney was elected by the Board of Directors at the club’s AGM on Tuesday 23 October. The retiring president, Mr Tony Fiatarone had served as president for the past 23 years and as a director for 30 years. Farewelling the club, he wished the new president all the best. “I am delighted to have served as president for the past 23 years and have enjoyed the experiences and the many people I have met over this time through the role,” he said. “I am very confident that the club will continue to prosper
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