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uly 27 will be the biggest day so far in the life of 19 year-old Breakfast Point teenager, Elisa Barnard as she opens her first Olympic campaign as Australia’s lone woman archer in the ranking rounds on the hallowed cricket ground at Lord’s – followed by her first Olympics Opening Ceremony. “The atmosphere is going to be incredible. Archery at Lord’s was one of the first events to sell out with 6,500 seats and that is the largest crowd ever for Archery. I normally thrive off the adrenalin rush I receive from competition pressure, so I am hoping that this environment will help me excel to new heights. Then there’s the Opening Ceremony, which is giving me goose-bumps just to think about it,” Elisa told Burwood Scene. Elisa, a former MLC Burwood student, now studying psychology and law at Macquarie University is looking forward to her largest

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audience ever and will be among the youngest competitors in the field. “It feels very surreal. It still hasn’t sunk in yet that all my hard work over the years has finally paid off,” Elisa said. “Some archers are heading into their fifth Olympics just like Simon Fairweather, who won his gold in Sydney at his fifth Olympics. Technically, there are no expectations of where I’ll come, but I’m used to causing upsets and I’ve got as much chance at gold as I do of coming last.”

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isiting small businesses, talking to people in the street, chatting with friends or business colleagues and the conversation, eventually, gets to the Carbon Tax. What a disaster this tax is. I’ve yet to come across one single person who says, “Yeah, we should have this tax.” The argument would be that the introduction of any tax is resisted - and that’s a fair comment. It’s a mystery to me what the Carbon Tax is for? We are told that this

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agreement. Surely he would have had a clue before he arrived that the world’s powerhouses were only turning up for coffee and cake. Back here in bright Oz, our elected government removed its elected leader over his management of that mining tax, and because he looked like an idiot. Called a “government losing its way” by Julia Gillard as she took up the prime ministership, and subsequently travelled the same path as Rudd, via a different method. During this period,

By Belinda Noonan

BURWOOD A tax you can’t see, feel or touch tax would lead/inspire the rest of the world to reduce pollution and make for a cleaner planet, beginning in our own backyard. What a load of hogwash. Three years ago Kevin Rudd was

rolled – principally over a mining tax and because he looked like an idiot in Copenhagen at the Climate Change Conference, where the world’s leaders came to no conclusion and no

not believing in climate change was tantamount to believing that the world was flat, with the label “climate sceptic” scornfully applied. Climate bullying was all the rage. That’s changing as more people bravely, albeit quietly and amongst trusted friends, whisper ….. “hogwash” and exercise their right to a spoken opinion. The dilemma, as I see it, is this. If traditional, died-in-the-wool Labor voters agree so readily with the government’s climate change stance, then they would embrace a climate

change -driven carbon tax. So why are so many Labor heartland voters jumping ship? If the all-powerful miners brought a prime minister unstuck, why would the same government try having another go at taxing the mining industry? It’s all very well for the Liberals to promise that the tax will be repealed – and the sooner it’s repealed the better, but – and it’s a big but, how do the Liberals propose to police the wind back of prices to June 30, 2012?

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Writing’s on the wall for graffiti crime

It costs Council $200,000 a year but a new initiative is underway to reduce graffiti in Canada Bay. Mayor Angelo Tsirekas KEEPING IN TOUCH THE has vowedWITH an even tougher crackdown on the crime by using film to catch culprits. “A new scheme using a mobile camera will capture evidence of Strathfield news vandals and is aimed to reduce Page 6 the level of tagging we experience Homebush during this period,” he said. Page 7 This project links local canada bay businesses, and law enforcement playgrounds 6 October 2011 teams from the City of Canada Page 9 Bay and the Burwood Area Meet cain Beckett Command to ensure that 2 NEWS Page 13

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when crimes are committed the evidence is gathered to prosecute COMMUNITY offenders. “We all share responsibility for tackling malicious damage by graffiti; Business owners and residents can help by reporting this crime immediately so that the police and Council can respond quickly,” Mayor Tsirekas added. The project has the support of the Drummoyne Business Chamber. “Business are committed

to working with the Council to tackle this blight in our shopping village, we are keen to provide access for surveillance of the whole street,” said Norelle www.burwoodscene.com.au Seymour, President of the Drummoyne Business Chamber. Snr Constable John Tikisci of the Burwood Area Command said that there is a national graffiti register where all tags are recorded. “Sooner or later when offenders are caught they cop the full force of the law,” he warned. NEWS 3 According to a statement, each year Council spends around 6 October 2011 $200,000 cleaning graffiti.

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Permanent slow down for Burwood Town Centre

by Belinda Noonan

Moving traffic and moving efficiently are what roads are for says Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli, who was formerly the general manager of the NSW Transport Management Centre. Mr Casuscelli has outlined his concerns over the introduction of a 40 kilometre speed limit across the Burwood Town centre area, which is being rolled out by the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and Burwood Council. “I have looked at statistics and I am prepared to support the initiative for now, but I think we are going too far with putting pedestrians ahead of the function of roads, which is to move traffic,” he said. Statistics from the five year period up until 2007 show that the average speed during peak times along Burwood Road is 41km. “Roads are there for vehicles, not pedestrians,” Mr Casuscelli said. “I studied the statistics from 2002 to 2007, which showed 170 crashes in Burwood Town Centre area, 40 of which involved pedestrians. These are significant figures and some of the worst in Sydney. However, the statistics don’t show who was at fault. Pure numbers don’t tell the whole story.”

Updated figures from 2007 have not yet been finalised or released, with Mr Casuscelli saying that he has asked the RMS to, “Go away and produce the latest figures.” “I am going to keep a close eye on how the 40km speed limit performs and whether it changes attitudes and behaviours. It’s quite safe, outside peak hours to travel at 50kms and my concern is that the slow down, especially out of peak times, could bring out the wrong behaviours. Burwood Road is a major traffic corridor with buses and carrying a large volume of traffic and too many road limits are skewing toward pedestrians.”

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“I have looked at statistics and I am prepared to support the initiative” “If there’s too much attention to booking drivers, I will be saying something,” Mr Casuscelli promised. The 40km enforceable speed limit, which is being jointly funded by the RMS and Burwood Council, will be signposted along Burwood Road where there is high pedestrian traffic and significant traffic volumes.

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Inner west, Council will undertake more than 80 actions and projects in the area.

Further cementing Burwood’s position as the hub of the

At our latest Council meeting, we approved contractors to begin work on the exciting new water play park at enfield Aquatic Centre and the development of Burwood Library at the new Conder street site, providing state-ofthe-art facilities for families to enjoy.

s we all move ahead into the 2012/13 financial year, residents in Burwood and our surrounding suburbs have quite a bit to be excited about with Council set to invest more than $11.5m in projects as part of a $30m commitment to capital works and infrastructure over a period of four years.

Burwood hits its stride In addition to these centrepiece projects, in the coming year we will also build a new hall for the popular woodstock Community Centre and begin the transformation of wangal Park to an inner-city bushland reserve. By ensuring a sound budget, Burwood Council is in a strong position to undertake these new projects while continuing to deliver new footpaths, roads, kerbs and gutters and improve community services that make the area a point of pride for residents. I talk with local residents and families about their needs and aspirations and as a father of four young children, it’s important to me that we identify priorities that will guarantee the area is safe, friendly and vibrant for the next generations. with such great projects and extensive capital works upgrades set to make Burwood shine in 2012/13, you can be assured that our area will be the envy of all our neighbours. DESignS APProvED For ExCiting nEW ProJECtS At the 26 June Council meeting, the group approved

Soon more parks in the Burwood area will have shade structures

Lush green spaces like these are a rarity in Inner sydney so it’s important that everybody can make the most of them while being protected from the sun. For this reason, Burwood Council will be installing

shade structures at playgrounds in a number of parks this coming year. In order to keep the community’s infrastructure to the best possible standards, Council has identified the need to install shade structures at the following parks: l Burwood Park – shade and new play equipment ($205,000) l willee street reserve – shade ($9,500)

the 2012-13 Budget and operational Plan and approved the tenders for the water play park at enfield Aquatic Centre and the new Library. The water play park at the Pool that will replace the toddler’s pool, will be a fantastic new zone set to modernise the facility’s offerings to children and families in time for the summer season. worth $350,000 and featuring a number of new equipment and features, including a café, enfield Aquatic Centre is sure to be the must-see destination for children when the weather warms up. with Council also approving the tender for the new $2.5m Library at Conder street, work

An artist’s impression of the exciting new water play park is due to begin in the next few months, transforming the old Council Chambers into an interactive learning centre for the whole community.

For more information on these projects or any of the other exciting developments coming up, please see www.burwood.nsw.gov.au

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SHADE StruCturES For PArkS urwooD Council actively encourages residents, visitors and their families to use the fantastic green spaces spread throughout the area.

Burwood library will transform into an interactive learning centre for the whole community

Burwood Council is consulting with residents on major projects in the area

– shade ($10,000) l Keith smith Park – shade and new play equipment ($75,000)

urwooD Council is undertaking two important community engagement activities in the coming weeks and is looking for your assistance.

Combined, these projects are worth more than $70,000 but the benefits are invaluable. As the weather warms up in the coming months and the uV rises, be sure to make use of these new shaded areas and remember to protect yourself from the sun.

BurWooD PArk PlAygrounD EquiPMEnt Burwood Council is proposing to replace the existing play equipment in Burwood Park. Council has now received concept playground designs from playground contractors based on your ideas. As a local resident, this is now your

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opportunity to help Council decide on the final design and installation of the new play equipment.

support to lobby the Nsw state Government to install lifts and ramps at Croydon station.

To make your opinion count, complete our online survey at www.burwood.nsw.gov. au (only one submission per household) by 6 August 2012 or request a hard copy form by calling 9911 9911 or emailing council@burwood.nsw.gov.au

Please encourage your family and friends to sign our petition to install lifts and ramps at Croydon station.

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to request a petition, call 9911 9911 or email council@burwood.nsw.gov. au. Alternatively, fill out the petition online by visiting www.burwood.nsw.gov.au and following the links.

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Diabetes on the rise population health surveys and newly released census data, shows areas with higher rates of diabetes are also areas with some of the highest rates of cardiovascular disease. All of the top 10 areas where diabetes and cardiovascular disease rates are highest are in regional Australia. “Our new data clearly shows the direct relationship between diabetes and heart disease in our towns and suburbs, showing the need to align services available in these areas, but also acting as a warning sign to each individual to pay attention to their own risks and health,” said Ms Stokes. “Studies have shown that people with diabetes are two to four times more likely to be impacted by cardiovascular disease, and an American study found that diabetes shortened the life expectancy of a forty year old with diabetes by eight years in comparison to those without diabetes.

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I wasn’t an academic in any way, but I was a hard worker and I got there.” “Joining Cadets was a real eye-opener. It was big-time in those days as boys trained, army style in camps away from home for a week or ten days,” he recalled. At age 16, a Vocational Director visited the school and told Ray that God meant him to be Brother. “At that exact moment I knew I was not going to be a Brother. I was enamoured with the idea of being a disc jockey or being a teacher,” Fr Ray said. Returning to daily Mass planted the seed and Ray began his study at the Seminary in Springwood and Manly before being ordained as a priest in 1962, at a time where the Catholic Church was experiencing major change. “I did my best to move with the church, serving as the Parish Priest in Caringbah, which I thoroughly enjoyed before joining the staff at the Seminary for 14 years.” Fr. Ray came to St. Anne’s during a time of turmoil in the parish, with a goal, to “build the community” and started by getting to know the school children. “Even though the decision to not have my own children was made way, way back, I have this wider family, with beautiful families, lovely children and of course, brilliant teachers. I am surrounded by wonderful friends here,” a reflective Father Ray shared.

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Rotary assists Ashfield’s Infants Home The annual Changeover Dinner for Strathfield Rotary Club was attended by over 100 people to see Dr Trevor Duxbury hand over to incoming president, Ray Wilson OAM for the 2012/13 year. Among the organisations to receive funding, raised by Strathfield Rotary during the past year, was The Infant’s Home at Ashfield, which received $20,000. Chalmers Road Public School and Strathfield Men’s Shed also received funding. Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded to outgoing president Trevor Duxbury and also to Lesley Smallwood, who owns Select Printing in Homebush. Lesley’s award was made all the more special because she is not a Rotarian but has served Rotary for over 20 years by providing printing services at no

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Go slow by Catholic Uni as Hazzard calls for a meeting “The ACU, as we have seen before, the Minister believes it is a lot fairer NSW Planning Minister, Brad Hazzard, has asked the independent does not have to appropriately respond than a hearing. The ACU does have to Planning Assessment Commission at a meeting and fundamentally has put their views forward at a meeting,” (PAC) for a public meeting over the the effect of not properly allowing The Minister’s spokesperson said. 615 submissions, overwhelmingly ACU development proposal on its the residents’ concerns to be Strathfield campus, which would see formally dealt with,” a Residents’ objections against the ACU proposal, four-storey building and an increase spokesperson said. “A hearing is a were received at the conclusion of the formal legal process, which would exhibition period. How long the ACU in student numbers. “The PAC has been asked by me to ensure a public meeting is undertaken,” Minister Brad Hazzard said. “A public meeting provides the objectors and Council with an opportunity to address the PAC.” The Minister’s request to PAC comes before the ACU have make a binding decision. The ACU have to respond remains unclear. “Once the PAC determines to responded to the Department of would be compelled to respond or proceed to the public meeting stage, Planning or Strathfield Council, they would be in contempt.” “We want a formal hearing to put a letter is sent to all who made a following the completion of the the ACU in the spotlight to answer submission during the exhibition exhibition period in mid March. “I have advised Strathfield Council’s our questions and a meeting won’t period,” Mr Hazzard outlined. Meanwhile, Strathfield Council’s do that. We doPLACE not wantTO to see legal counsel that the proponent THEis FRIENDLY SHOP AND DINE still to respond to issues raised during Professor Craven sitting in front of legal action against the ACU the exhibition period. Once this is us again, doodling on a bit of paper for breaching its consent on the received, it will be made publicly and suggesting that he will take legal Strathfield Campus will be heard available on the department’s website action against resident disagreeing in the Land and Environment Court and the department will then be with the ACU. Holding a meeting on August 3. Council will present able to finalise its assessment of the means opening avenues for rights of evidence regarding breaches relating proposal and forward that to PAC,” appeal, which presumes failure at any to student numbers. Current consent provided to the meeting,” the spokesperson said. Mr Hazzard advised. The Planning Minister advised ACU restricts on-site numbers for The difference between a ‘meeting’ and a ‘hearing’ is a bone of contention that a meeting or hearing could be the main campus to be no more than 510 students during the day and 247 with the Strathfield Residents Action held, but not both. “A meeting is a hefty process and during the night time. Group.

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During a whistlestop tour through Homebush shopping village, Shadow Treasurer, Joe Hockey called Trade Minister Craig Emerson a circus clown in reference to his Whyalla wipe-out song as both parties hit the ground running over the introduction of the carbon tax. “We have a circus clown as trade minister,” Mr Hockey said. “This is not the way to run the country.” Mr Hockey was in Homebush with Liberal Reid candidate Craig Laundy to hear the views of small business operators and the expected effect of the carbon tax upon their businesses. “Small business does need a voice,” Bar Cortona owner Steve Bell told Mr Hockey. “People are not spending. Costs are increasing and something has to be done. The carbon tax has to go.” Rochester Meats butcher, David Cornall, who has been in business for 31 years was more forthright. “We are still alright so far, but overheads are up and we’ve had to make changes. Larger families are looking for cheaper cuts of meat to feed more mouths. We have been losing clients for cheaper meats, but we supply quality cuts and I can’t drop

our quality. That’s what our customers want,” Mr Cornall said. “You can see some freezers here in the shop,” Mr Cornall told Joe Hockey. “The walk-in freezer had to be turned off to keep prices down. Margins over the last ten years have declined.” David Cornall, who runs what is probably the best quality butchery in the inner west with his son Jai and dedicated staff said that it’s the hidden costs that will hurt. “Electricity is up. Our previous power bills would be between $900 and $1300 a quarter. The last bill, before the carbon tax, is $1750 for the quarter.”

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BACK TO SCHOOL “I was speaking with a refrigerant engineer last night and he said that gas, which cost him $200 per cylinder will now cost $1100 per cylinder. All those costs have to be passed on. We just don’t know what all the hidden costs will be,” Mr Cornall told the Shadow Treasurer. At IGA, Mr Hockey asked the owner if the government cash

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B Board game rolls out to fight bullying Different people Different Voices Program large scale board game on show at Burwood Police Station for the official launch on June 26 Photo: Lee McCluskey

u rwood youth group, BYAG have been at the forefront in the development of a board game to fight against cultural isolation and bullying. Different People Different Voices Program (DPDVP) was officially launched at Burwood Police Station on Tuesday 26th June after a groundbreaking and successful pilot program was piloted in five schools in the Burwood Council area. The board game and youth services map draw attention to the variety of opportunities people have to engage with the community, ultimately improving the ability for young people to cope and respond to cultural bullying through peer-to-peer learning methods. Funded by the Federal Attorney-General’s department and developed in consultation with the NSW Police Force Counter Terrorism and Special

tactics Command, youth leaders in Burwood worked to seek young people’s engagement and input into the board game and maps. Burwood Mayor John Faker said the program has been a resounding success. “This successful pilot program developed for the DPDVP by Burwood Council provided a blueprint for working towards a more harmonious Australia,” Cr Faker said at the launch. “Burwood is recognised as the hub of the inner west and we have been proud to be a part of this initiative. We must bridge cultural divides and eliminate cultural isolation through educational resources.” “Australia is more than the sum of its parts and this project has been a fantastic effort,” he added. The board game, presented by BYAG and led by Burwood Council’s Rebecca Sinclair, was played by more than 130 students

during the pilot program with positive feedback at Burwood Girls’ High, Auburn Girls’, Homebush Boys, Ashfield Boys’ and Canterbury Boys’. Youth and students agreed that the game addressed issues of belonging and culture and gave them a stronger understanding of their peers. It has also highlighted the link between awareness and understanding factors that may lead to violent behaviour. A C ounter Terrorism Command police officer also spoke at the launch. “The development of this project was a rewarding experience, especially working with the young people. The game and map would not have been fun for youth without their contribution,” he said. Ten board games have been given to each school in the inner west as part of a broader national initiative to counter intolerance and extremism.

TV presenter returns to school Bethlehem College students and staff were thrilled last week when sports journalist, TV presenter and ex- student Debbie Spillane addressed the school during Bethlehem Day celebrations. Debbie shared fond memories of her school days, including her first school assembly in Year 7 when an older student, Erin Potter, won first prize in a Statewide

Science competition. “She beat all the kids from across the State and I remember everyone being so proud of her. That set the tone for me – I wanted to be recognised like that. Unfortunately I was not good at Science, but I do remember that day. It was also very special because in those days girls weren’t meant to be good at Science, and she beat everyone, boys and girls,”

Debbie recalled. Debbie described herself as a “talker” who frequently received comments in her report that she could achieve more if she talked less. The Sisters of Charity who administered the College at the time decided that Debbie’s talent should be put to good use and entered her into Public Speaking and debating competitions. “I was entered into the Catholic

Schools Oratory Competition and came second, which turned out to be one of the most useful assets in my life.” Debbie was first full-time female broadcaster hired by ABC Sport, the first woman commentator for cricket on ABC radio and one of the first women to umpire men’s grade cricket in Sydney. She also has a coaching qualification in Rugby League.

Students called upon to get mobile for CanTeen CanTeen has launched a national youth cancer fundraising campaign encouraging school students to give their old phones the flick. The ‘You Can’ program calls on school students to donate their old mobile phones to help raise money to build specialised teenage cancer centres across the country. In doing so, not only will students be helping young Australians survive

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The rewards program allows all schools, no matter how big or small, to benefit from their involvement in the ‘You Can’. Most importantly, students will be contributing to an important charitable cause, without donating a single dollar. With cancer the biggest disease killer of Australian teenagers, there is an obvious need for action. To register visit www.youcanschools.org. au or call 1800 YOU CAN.

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In Tina Turner’s own words, “Rebecca is so good, she’s scary. If I had her energy, I would still be touring today.” Rebecca O’Connor is bringing her “Simply the Best” show to Burwood RSL on Friday 17th August and if Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac) can say that, “Rebecca is an amazing performer and vocalist. Her show is way beyond a tribute act. It’s a night you’ll never forget,” then perhaps this is one show you don’t want to miss either. Rebecca delivers a flawless rendition of the Queen of Rock-n Roll with all Tina Turner’s greatest hits as she hits the road for her second world tour. Forget miming and backing tracks, this show tours with a world class rock band and two dancers, ‘The Rebeccettes’. When Rebecca last performed in Australia, she received standing ovations at every performance, including two sold out shows at

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her parents as a young girl. “When I first heard Tina it was like a volcano went off inside me. I knew then this amazing woman would influence me forever,” Rebecca said. “There is only one Tina Turner. I admire and respect her so much and I hope that I can bring her power, energy and magic to each and every show. Most performers don’t have what she has, and never will have.” Tickets for the show at Burwood RSL show cost $25 each and can be booked by calling the club, in person or online at www.clubburwood.com.au You could win one of four double passes to see ‘Simply the Best’ by being one of the first two callers to Burwood Scene on Monday 17 July, 2012 from 9am on 9715 2700 (phone lines not open until 9am) or like Burwood Scene on facebook to go into the draw to win one of two double passes.

Five Dock mother of two and outspoken advocate for safe play park equipment, Natalie Haddad is calling for immediate action by Canada Bay Council to address serious safety concerns, including ‘head entrapment’ and ‘finger entrapment’ reports in three local play parks. Reports to Canada Bay Council from October 2011 and in quarterly reports in April 2012 by playground inspection contractor PlayFix, have shown that Russell Park, Drummoyne Park and Majors Bay Reserve, which were all built in 1995, have serious safety issues, such as replacing softfall underfoot, worn seats, S hooks and chains, head and finger entrapments and more. Playfix investigated and quoted for the work that needed to be carried out on the three parks, which a council report tabled on June 5, reported that each was, “in good condition and do not need to be replaced”. For under $750, a head entrapment on a climber could be repaired in Russell Park according to a PlayFix report.

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“The two ground level step decks have handgrips attached to the posts that are head entrapment (>89mm). New handles, conforming to the standards, need to be designed and installed,” Playfix states in its October 2011 report on Russell Park. Natalie Haddad wrote to Mayor Angelo Tsirekas saying that the children of Canada Bay deserve better. “The PlayFix inspection reports state time and time again that all three have serious safety issues that would warrant them to be upgraded - and not taken off of the upgrade list. How can Council staff not know this?” Mrs Haddad asked the mayor. “In 2007, Canada Bay Council endorsed a document called the “Let’s Play Strategy”, which is full of promises to upgrade all the playgrounds over a 10 year period. Many times this year, I have brought to your attention that too many of the ‘high priority’ playgrounds have not

received the upgrades that were earmarked for the period between 2008-2011,”she wrote. Canada Bay Council says that Playfix advised last month that the parks conform to relevant standards. “Playfix provided written advice in June 2012 that all 54 playgrounds controlled by the City of Canada Bay complied with relevant Australian Standards guidelines,” a council spokesperson said. However, council admitted that needed work. “Some issues such as Russell Park will require significant works to meet the current Australian Standards and will be audited on those standards. These upgrading works are prioritised along with all other requests for Councils funds.” Mrs Haddad says Council needs to take the reports seriously “Council should take the recommendations seriously that parts of these playgrounds are no longer compliant with Australian Standards,” she said. You can follow Natalie’s updates on Facebook at Canada Bay Council Playgrounds.

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Abbott Pledges $1.5 billion for M4 East Opposition leader, Tony Abbott has promised $1.5 billion to extend the M4 East from Strathfield to the Sydney CBD at the Liberal Party Council Meeting last week. Labor Burwood Mayor, Cr. John Faker said that Burwood was the hub of the Inner West and that Abbott needs to announce the pledge face to face with Burwood residents. “Burwood, identified by successive state governments as the hub of the Inner West, is crying out for the M4 East extension. Mr Abbott announced that he would support the project with $1.5b should he win power

at the next election,” said Mayor Faker. “Abbott needs to realise that the local community is fed up with false promises and I challenge him to come down and make his pledge to the faces of our residents.” Liberal candidate for Reid, Craig Laundy is thrilled by the announcement, which was backed up by Federal Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey who visited Homebush on Tuesday, July 3. “As a resident, having had to put up with the traffic for more than 20 years, I think it’s a wonderful announcement,” Mr Laundy said.

“If the Liberals were elected, the first year of funding for the Coalition’s Plan to Reduce Traffic Congestion would be 2014-15.” In Homebush last week, Joe Hockey said that tolls would need to be re-introduced. The Shadow Treasurer said that discussions between the federal opposition and the state government had taken place, with a toll component on the M4 as the “only way” that the road could be built. NSW Treasurer Mike Baird had previously intimated that that the M4 East extension would cost around $10 billion, but reports from within Burwood

Council suggest that $11.5 billion is closer to the cost of building the needed extension from Strathfield to the CBD. Burwood has been identified as a major Town Centre and will be seeking residents’ views in the coming weeks to become the City of Burwood as part of council’s long term vision. “Projects such as the M4 East work within Burwood Council’s long-term strategic plan, Burwood2030, will deliver a more accessible and viable infrastructure and support for the local community,” a Burwood Council spokesperson said.

Community leaders remembered Brian Gabriel Hudson

Brian was born in 1932, the same year the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened. On his 50th birthday with fifty of his friends and family, Brian enjoyed lunch at the Pier Hotel under the Bridge to celebrate. Married to Ethna for 50 years, they mostly lived in Abbotsford and were parents to Peter, Kevin and Paul. Brian was a Drummoyne councillor for 21 years, and served as Deputy Mayor during part of his term. In honour of his service a room in the Drummoyne Civic Centre (now the Canada Bay Council building) was named the ‘Brian Hudson Room’. On Christmas day for many

years Brian would dress up as Santa and his friend as they gave out lollies to children in the neighbourhood Brian passed away peacefully at Concord Hospital. His funeral was held at St Marks, Drummoyne on 3 July and attended by family, friends, John Murphy MP, Mayor Angelo Tsirekas and Cr Michael Megna. Camillo D’Aristotile

The Burwood community is mourning the passing of pharmacist, Camillo D’Aristotile who lost his battle with cancer on Sunday 24 June. Camillo had been working at Burwood Plaza Amcal Chemist for over 22 years and served the Inner West community

as a Pharmacist for over 35 years. Born in Italy, Camillo had a special bond with the local Italian community and he was a true local identity who was respected by all whom he served. Burwood Amcal owners George and Elias Toomeh, along with George’s wife, Belinda paid tribute to their friend. “You cannot sum up a man’s life in just a few minutes but we look around and see how many people he has touched, see how many people loved him and how many people will miss him. Many of us have lost a dear friend. A man who was gentle, caring, fiercely loyal, sincere, genuine and patient,” they said.

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Strathfield Labor councillor, Sundar Eswaran passed away on Friday, June 29 after a long battle with cancer. Mayor, Paul Barron said Council would do everything it can to assist Cr Eswaran’s family during a difficult time. “On behalf of Strathfield Council, I offer our sincerest condolences and sympathies to Cr Eswaran’s family during this sad time,” he said. “Cr Eswaran was well respected amongst all councillors, and his efforts over the last four years will not be forgotten.” Memorial services were held at Strathfield Town Hall to pay tribute to Cr Eswaran’s contribution to his community.

New president advocates Peace through Service More than 70 members and friends welcomed Dr Nirmal Ananda as the new Burwood Rotary Club president for the coming year, along with Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli and Deputy Mayor of Burwood, Cr Ernest Wong. Outgoing president, Burwood solicitor, Tim O’Connor, highlighted the unique, rewarding, and distinctive services Burwood Rotary provides to improving lives, especially those of children with disabilities in local and international communities. Dr Ananda, an ear, nose and

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Women get down to business Homebush businesswoman Faye Helou is helping others like her make their mark by establishing a Strathfield branch of Business and Professional Women. According to the long-term member of BPW and a former BPW Australia Woman of the Year, the decision to open in Strathfield was based on a number of reasons. “The area has many schools, councils, a university, several hospitals and OTEN, all employing many women,” she explained. “New residential developments both existing and proposed will house many young professionals as well. There has been a boom in the number of small businesses

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Make it Real videos inspire people with cerebal palsy A Burwood Heights resident, who features in a new series of videos highlighting the real life stories of 15 people with cerebral palsy, is helping inspire Australians to ‘live their best life’. Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood disability and affects movement. Every 15 hours one child is born with the condition. Making it Real covers achieving your goals, building confidence, bullying and everyday challenges. All 15 people who participated in the innovative video project have two things in common - cerebral palsy, and the determination to live their best lives. Burwood Heights resident, Cain Beckett’s story of growing up with cerebral palsy is part of the video series launched by Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Born three months premature with Cerebral Palsy, in 1974, Cain’s parents were told not to expect too much. Given medical technology at the time it’s fortunate that he is alive at all. Now 37, Cain has an undergraduate degree in Economics and Masters in International Studies from Sydney University, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company

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Directors. He currently works at Perpetual, where he manages the securitisation operations team responsible for over $200 billion within Perpetual Corporate Trust. With his cancer research wife, Sara, the couple are also proud parents to 20-month old daughter Eleanor. He says having cerebral palsy has inspired him to try harder to achieve his goals. “I’m very conscious of the fact that the world expects me not to be achieving very much. My parents were told when I was born – ‘to take me home and love him, because he’s not going to amount to very much’,” Cain said. With both parents as geologists, much of his early and teenage life was spent in New Guinea in a

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of the stairs and also because I’m slow – but I do all the driving.” Cain has difficulty performing some tasks, which others take for granted. “I can’t pick up Eleanor any time

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Golden dreams for youngest archer at London Olympics “Ideally, my dream is to stand on the podium wearing green and gold and listening to the Australian anthem play. But above all, I want to leave everything on the shooting line. Whatever result I achieve, I want to know that I gave it my absolute all and could not have performed any better in that moment,” 19-year-old Elisa Barnard says, showing experience beyond her years. In 2011 Barnard won gold in both the individual and team events at the Australian Open before clinching Australia’s female quota place at the Oceania Championships. Selection for the London Olympics came via the final qualifying event in Utah last month, clinching the one and only berth open to Australian women in Archery, which will see 64 competitors from 29 countries. Elisa is not expecting to go as well in the ranking rounds on July 27 as she will in the actual event a few days later. “I always rank terribly for some reason but I love the adrenalin of the actual event, where 64 competitors are down to 32 then cut in half each round until the final,” she explains. “Lord’s will be interesting, not just because of where we are, but at the practise event last September, the wind was a

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massive problem with the best archers in the world missing their target.” “I was watching the results online at home and would see 10,9 and then a miss and I couldn’t believe it. Where the sun sits, seeing your sights and wind are all factors in Archery. We will have a one-day familiarisation before the event. Whatever happens, I’m looking forward to it all and this is my first Olympics,” Elisa says. Watching on will be younger sister, Mathilda, a Year 10 MLC Burwood student, a potential international competitor in another Olympic sport – fencing. Mathilda won the Under 15’s National Sabre Women’s Division and also the Under 17’s Women’s Individual and Team gold medal on Monday July 2. “I’m sorry I couldn’t do this interview and photo shoot yesterday,” Elisa said when we met at the Archery Park last week. “I wanted to watch my sister. She was awesome and won the Under 15’s and then took on the next level and the team event. It was really good.” Elisa leaves for the London Olympics on July 17.

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