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alling in for a cup of coffee has taken on a whole new meaning for those who visit All Nations Kitchen in Enfield each Wednesday. For many, it’s the cuppa that has changed their lives. Since opening seven months ago, the initiative of Christian City Church on Liverpool Road at Enfield has attracted over 40 people, some as young as their early twenties, all from the inner-west. Coordinator, Ana Skelton said that the idea was borne out of a desire to establish family ties between people who were isolated and alone. “People come here and feel like they’re just purchasing a meal or a drink – but it’s much more than that,” she explained. For Ms Skelton, the most rewarding thing has been witnessing an amazing turnaround in attitude amongst many of the patrons. “Two men who came here were suicidal … some people didn’t shower or bother with grooming,” she said. “Now, they all feel valued, appreciated and part of society. We don’t classify anyone – we treat them all as normal people.” One inner-west resident described himself as “full of hatred”
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with a “bitter attitude” before a mate recommended he go along last year. “All those feelings have been lifted away now,” he said. “Having a coffee and chat with my friends is the highlight of my day because I’ve learnt how to communicate and get on with other people. Before, I used to be the opposite.” Another patron said that she enjoyed the mix of nationalities amongst those who attend. “We all care for each other,” she said. “I’ve been going to All Nations Kitchen for seven months and the friendships I’ve made there keep me coming back.” Ms Skelton added that placing an advertisement in Burwood Scene had played a big part in the increase in attendance. “All these people are part of a big family here,” Ms Skelton said. The longevity of All Nations Kitchen has even surprised her. “We aren’t government-funded and were only meant to run for six months,” she said. “Everyone in the church felt that we couldn’t stop now – we’re growing. It’s definitely exceeded my expectations.”
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BURWOOD would be happy to hear. With Labor MPs packing up their offices before the September 14 election there’s movement for sure, not that those MPs would consider it a forward motion, but they are facing away from Canberra.
Has it ever been that every major political commentator is calling this election as a wipe-out so far ahead? Not in my memory. There will need to be some clever headlines on September 13 because it’s now all been said, and
said and said. The Gillard government and Labor are on their knees. The only spectacle will be how far down the gurgler they go. There are rumblings that the ‘modern’ Labor Party is close to being obliterated. What we have been witness to, from my viewpoint, is this. Kev ’07 was elected then went about spending like a drunken sailor dispensing all sorts of cash, building revolutions, unsafe batts, failed climate change summits and was unable to get a mining tax across the line
before his chums dumped him. Then along comes the left-backed Julia and we get the carbon tax lie and more trade union dominated decisions – apparently for our collective good. There’s not much ‘modern’ in the above. More like a blast from the past as Whitlam stood outside waiting to know who his cabinet would be. We saw in 2010 how the people reacted to NSW Labor and the way in which it went about business. Gone-ski. Labor elders have spoken out since the 2010 drubbing
and talked about reform from within, although it is a mystery to me how they didn’t see the slide. So where is the reform? If the 10% swing away from Labor holds on election day on a two-party preferred basis, Labor will lose 41 seats. I wonder how many ousted MPs will find jobs? It’s a hard, cold place out here in the real world where every small business has been struggling, working harder and longer hours than ever before. Here are my two words. Game Over.
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Brand new vessels, to and from Kissing Point, wharves in the inner-west and Meadowbank, Sydney extra services have all been Olympic Park, Rydalmere, announced as part of a plan to Parramatta or Manly on the modernise Sydney ferries. ferry is the change in travel www.burwoodscene.com.au According to minister conditions for the weekly MyMulti ticket. for transport, Gladys Berejiklian, there will be 50 Taking the ferry to some of these destinations currently new ferry services per week as of October, along with new sits in the MyMulti2 zone, vessels “to replace older ferries costing $44 a week. Although fares will not change, as of 1 and expand the fleet.” Sydney Olympic Park, September, travelling to these destinations will require the Drummoyne and Balmain East wharves are set for an purchase of a MyMulti zone 3 3 $61 a week. upgrade. ticket,NEWS which costs One inner-west commuter A sore point for many city commuters travelling who6 October worked2011 in Manly said
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t’s been over a decade since Nene King left both the tower of power that was Kerry Packer’s Australian Consolidated Press and magazines behind. Since then, editors have come and gone, while countless celebrities have crashed, burned and been forgotten; but the woman responsible for making the pages of Woman’s Day so compulsively readable with their scandals, secrets and sorrows has not only endured, she’s survived. This month, Nene’s story hit the small screen in the two-part ABC miniseries, Paper Giants: Magazine Wars. Her biography, Nene, written by Peter FitzSimons and published in 2003 was re-released to coincide with the show’s premiere. All of a sudden, Nene has found herself everywhere, though not through her own doing. Talking to Nene from her home in Ballarat where she’s fresh from walking her dogs, she makes it very clear that she simply cannot understand why people are so interested in her life. “I’ve never seen so much publicity over ancient history,” she said of her return to the limelight. “Every time I hear my name on TV I practically faint.” She speaks with the non-judgemental warmth and understanding of someone who has seen it all (and she has), while her sentences shoot from her lips like headlines, and the only thing that’s missing are the multiple exclamation marks. Perhaps the most surprising thing about Nene is that, in an age where everyone is after their 15 minutes of fame and the internet has turned us all into tireless self-promoters, all she really wants is to put up a sign that reads: “Leave me alone.” Indeed, she isn’t even able to offer much of an opinion on FitzSimons’ account of her life. “When it was re-released the publishers asked me to write an introduction and a new final chapter, but I’ve never sat down and read the book properly,” she admitted. Her view of Paper Giants, which largely focuses on her war with fellow magazine maven, Dulcie Boling, former editor of New Idea whom Nene worked under as a deputy, is more direct. “I was in shock,” Nene said. “My girlfriend took me to Melbourne to watch it months ago. By the time we got back to Ballarat she was in tears, asking me, ‘Where’s the nice Nene?’ They don’t want to show that, of course, because it’s not good television. Sure, I was noisy and let go of the four-letter words, but it’s not balanced. What can I say? I had nothing to do with it.”
Nene King photographed by David Hahn for Women’s Weekly during the nineties.
Nene King’s life has been dramatised in the ABC production, Paper Giants: Magazine Wars starring Rachel Griffiths (left) as Dulcie Boling and Mandy McElhinney as Nene.
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has also been quoted as describing the mini-series as “quite fanciful, except for one or two scenes.” A statement from the ABC It’s almost as if you can hear the weight of Nene shrugging her described the second instalment of Paper Giants as the story of two shoulders on the other line. If it all sounds like a women who “totally rewrote the rules of journalism rose-coloured romp in Australia” and through the golden “created a monster.” age of magazines One of Nene’s then there are, best-known issues Nene points out, of Woman’s Day was at least two truths when she published in Paper Giants. those famous images The first is that yes, of Sarah ‘Fergie’ she did insist on Ferguson having including all of her her toes sucked, staff on the masthead a cover story that of her debut issue of saw her title outsell Woman’s Day. The New Idea. Nene is second was her telling unrepentant about Kerry Packer to “give this, and all the up the fags” after his Nene’s biography near-death experience. has been re-released. other stories she published which The two high-power editors, played by Mandy earned her the name of the “cash McElhinney and Rachel Griffiths and trash queen.” She dismisses criticism that might be polar opposites in many ways, though one thing they do magazines were unfair on the have in common is that Dulcie royals as “absolute rubbish.” by Mitchell Jordan
Diana to the people who bought the magazine and wrote in letters to her. Apart from admitting a fondness for the late Hazel Hawke, she lists Kerry Packer as one of the most influential people she met through her job. “Kerry was an absolute supporter of mine. I didn’t get up his nose because – let’s be honest
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– I was successful,” she said. “When my husband, Patrick, died I turned into a pumpkin. Kerry sent me a message telling me to go to the Betty Ford Clinic for six months. I have wonderful memories of him … I went from an unhappy situation at New Idea to having him, James [Packer], Richard Walsh and my staff rally around me at Woman’s Day.” Though she pens a popular agony aunt column for New Idea, Nene is quite happy to leave the world of glossy magazines behind her and even shrieked with excitement at the thought of being in Burwood Scene. “I love local papers!” she exclaimed. “I’d much rather be in a small paper than splashed across somewhere big and have to get done up in make-up. And I love the inner-west – when I was in Sydney, I lived in Dulwich Hill and Summer Hill. People used to ask me why I didn’t live in Vaucluse.” Perhaps her down-to-earth nature is part of why she is still remembered and talked about today. Unlike some interviews, speaking with Nene is not a one-way street – it’s a conversation. And, like any good journalist, she is interested in what the other person has to say. She kindly offered this writer advice of all sorts, not just on journalism, but on love and life, all expressed in her trademark honesty. “I believe in telling the truth,” she said, before breaking into her infectious laugher and adding: “I’ve been far too honest all my life.”
“They are in the public eye and she [Fergie] wasn’t hiding,” Nene said. “I don’t believe I did anything wrong and I have never apologised for any of the stories I’ve run. I said no to the Diana tapes: I would have gotten extraordinary sales, but I couldn’t verify it.” Nene isn’t exaggerating when she says that people started buying Woman’s Day “in droves,” proudly boasting to taking the title’s sales to $49 million a year, though she is realistic enough to admit that, these days, such a feat probably wouldn’t be possible. “Magazines will struggle,” she said, matter-of-factly. “I could not do today what I did then. People are more accessible now; there’s no one I find fascinating. Every magazine I look at is full of Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie stories. You used to enjoy reading a magazine for a story that wasn’t available anywhere else.” During her time as editor, Nene met everyone from Princess
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On a walkabout along Great North Road at Five Dock recently, NSW Minister for Small Business Katrina Hodgkinson heard first hand from business owners the challenges they are facing to stay afloat. At the invitation of Drummoyne MP, John Sidoti, the minister met more than 20 business owners who all had a message similar to that of Sam Caminiti who has run Caminiti Butcher for 37 years. “It is tougher now and you gotta go the extra mile to stay in business,” Mr Caminiti explained to the minister. An Austrite Mechanical Services contractor sat with Ms Hodgkinson to ask if the retention monies withheld by builders could be put into a trust fund. “Builders are using retention monies for cash flow and even getting interest. Why should they? The money is withheld for warranty. Why can’t that retention be put into a trust fund?” he asked. Ms Hodgkinson said that she was aware of the issue and that measures were being investigated. For many small shop owners, the seemingly small problems create large headaches. Just ask Asanti Caruso who has been in dispute with the owners of a demolished property that adjoins his shop and Fred Kelly Place on the other side. “The demolition of building next door
made what was my internal wall, an external wall. This has been an ongoing problem,” Mr Caruso explained to the minister and John Sidoti. The recent introduction of a free dispute resolution may be helpful Ms Hodgkinson told Mr Caruso. “The NSW Government now have a Small Business Commissioner and dispute resolution is one area she has been asked to be involved in,” the minister said. Other initiatives Ms Hodgkinson was keen to promote along Great North Road was the roll-out of the small business advisory service, Small Biz Connect, to provide small businesses with face-to-face assistance from small business experts at a grass roots level. A 50 per cent funding boost to $7.5 million was approved in the NSW Budget, which will see funding for programs including the new Small Biz Connect program increased to include a three-year pilot program to find the most effective way services can be delivered; payment by agencies to business suppliers be settled within 30 days, or automatically pay interest on the outstanding amount and the appointment of a Small Business Commissioner as an independent statutory officer with enhanced powers.
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“Young people in Reid will now have the opportunity to develop their great talent without the additional pressures on families of financing the extra costs of activities, events and training,” said Member for Reid, John Murphy. “These grants will help young people further develop their creative talents by helping them take part in competitions, eisteddfods, public speaking tournaments and other cultural, artistic or academic events.” In Round 1, which closes on 21 June 2013, the program will deliver grants to 12 individuals and two groups in each of the electorates across Australia.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Solar panels installed on the roof at Southern Cross Vocational College in Burwood
Schools all aglow with new lights
Flashing lights will be installed around eight schools at ten different locations to increase school zone pedestrian safety in the Burwood-Strathfield area. The eight schools to have their lights installed by the end of June include Santa Sabina College; Burwood Girls High School; Holy Innocents High School; St Joseph’s Primary School Enfield; MLC School Burwood; Croydon Public School; Presbyterian Ladies College and St Martha’s School. Member for Strathfield, Mr Charles Casuscelli, believes the installations will lead to greater safety for students. “I have a traffic specialist working in my electorate office who gives me advice on traffic and parking issues including school zone safety, he has been preparing a list of priorities that I use to advocate for our electorate’s safety,” Mr Casuscelli said. The lights operate automatically when school zone speed limits are in force and increase motorists’ awareness of school zones.
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Southern Cross Vocational College in Burwood had 86 solar panels installed last week that will generate enough power to sustain five medium sized homes. The panels were installed under the National Solar School’s Project with a $55,000
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grant and College funds and will supplement the supply required for the College’s day to day operation. “By using solar power we will reduce our consumption
Santa Sabina wins Apple Award Santa Sabina College has been awarded an Apple Distinguished Program Award, one of only 30 to be awarded Nationwide, for the Middle School Compass Program at a recent awards ceremony presented by John Couch – Vice President of Education Apple Worldwide. The Apple Education Recognition Program recognises outstanding schools and programs that are centres of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate Apple’s vision of exemplary learning environments. The submission by Mrs Angela Thomas, Coordinator of Middle School Curriculum, demonstrated Santa Sabina’s innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and
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provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment. The Compass Program is designed around ‘big ideas’ or questions that relate to content from multiple subject areas. Students develop skills related to inquiry, information literacy, communication, critical thinking and problem solving through rich learning tasks. “Our Innovative and rigorous curriculum has been designed to leverage technology and our facilities and schedules are designed to maximize learning opportunities that technology provides,” says Mrs Thomas. “We are proud that our Compass program has been awarded as a Distinguished Program.”
Mrs Angela Thomas, Coordinator of Middle School Curriculum and Dr Maree Herrett, Santa Sabina Principal.
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Ice rink re-opens for school holidays With an all-new ice floor Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink is reopening for the school holidays on Monday July 1st. Following the construction of a new roof over the summer holidays and subsequent damage caused by an electrical fault in January, the ‘home of champions’ was closed for repairs and major renovations. Run and operated by the not-for-profit NSW Ice Skating Club Co-Operative of NSW, its manager Wayne Disbery said the skating community and general public are eager to be back on the ice. “We are delighted to announce that Canterbury Ice Rink is ready to welcome home our general public skaters, school sports groups, coaches, members and all our talented athletes in figure
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Strathfield residents dig in Court inspection on site for Camden Lodge to fight amalgamation The ‘Save Our Strathfield’ group are calling on the O’Farrell Government to formally rule out amalgamation for Strathfield Council after they recently commissioned I-View to conduct an independent phone poll of 800 residents, which found that 70 per cent of those polled are against council amalgamation with Burwood, Ashfield and Canada Bay. Save Our Strathfield, which is funded by Strathfield Council, disclosed the results of the phone poll saying that 81% of those against amalgamation were ‘strongly opposed’ and that community awareness of the issue is extremely high, with 87% saying they knew about the proposal to merge council areas. “Meanwhile an overwhelming 84% of Strathfield residents say they do not believe any decision on amalgamating Strathfield council should be taken without a referendum,” a Save Our Strathfield statement said. Co-chair for the group, Nella Gaughan said the results were clear and needed to be respected. “This poll confirms exactly
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what Save Our Strathfield have been hearing on the streets of this community. Strathfield residents do not want our Council to be amalgamated,” she said. “This poll shows that Strathfield residents are very aware of the Local Government Review Panel proposals and they have rejected them decisively.” “It is now up to Local Government Minister Don Page to formally rule out the amalgamation of Strathfield Council. To remove a democratically elected government, without the consent of those who elected it, would be plainly wrong,” Ms Gaughan challenged. Ms Gaughan also called for a referendum. “84% of our community want to exercise their democratic rights at a referendum before any decision to merge is made. The NSW Government must respect that or back off entirely. Queensland has taught us what happens if a State Government ignores the will of the local community: a costly and messy de-amalgamation process,” she said.
The fate of historic Camden Lodge in Homebush is likely to be determined by the Land and Environment Court during an on-site inspection on June 25. Strathfield Council have recommended that the heritagelisted house be restored and repeatedly refused applications from owners Ronnie Ouiek (a former Liberal Auburn mayor), and his wife to demolish the house, which was all but gutted by fire in January, 2012. A determined campaign to save the heritage listed house has been led by several Homebush residents ad supported by Strathfield Council. “Local residents are welcome to come along on June 25. We are only allowed to have six speakers but it’s important that as many people hear and see what is happening on the day,” a resident’s spokesperson said. The Land and Environment Court will be at Camden Lodge, 102 Burlington Road, Homebush from 9am for a 9.30am start on Tuesday, June 25.
Artists map out new boundaries Eleven textile artists have mapped out a new world of possibilities in a new exhibition on show at ACU, Strathfield. ‘Maps – You Are Here’ features multiple interpretations of the world. Starting from Cook’s early mapping of the Australian coastline
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and the embroidered maps of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, each artist has developed her own response to the idea of maps: sometimes a literal map, sometimes a personal map or sometimes a catalogue of ideas about maps. Nine of the artists are
from Sydney, one from the Central Coast, and one from the Shoalhaven, but all are passionate about the place of textiles in their lives as a way of expressing life stories. “Maps tell us where we are, show us places we have never been – the known and
the unknown – and chart the journeys we have taken,” explained weaver Prue Hill, whose work features as part of the exhibition. ‘Maps – You Are Here’ runs from 15 June until 6 July at ACU Strathfield Campus, 25a Barker Road, Strathfield.
Next Historical Society meeting Sad loss Strathfield District Historical Society will welcome guest speaker. Andrew Tink at their next meeting in Strathfield Library in the Ironbark Room, Rochester Street, Homebush, on Saturday 6 July, commencing at 1pm. Mr Tink, who was the shadow attorney general and shadow leader of the House in the New South Wales Parliament, will be talking about his first book on
released in December 2011 William Charles Wentworth. Since stepping back from and is now in its fourth Respected Homebush active politics,THE Andrew has printing. Graham Doran sadly FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP resident, AND DINE In February 2013, Andrew concentrated on two of his passed away on Thursday was awarded an honorary great passions – writing and evening 13 June. His funeral history. doctorate of letters by will be held at 2pm on Friday, His first book, a Macquarie University. His 21 June at St. Anne’s Anglican third book, about a Canberra comprehensive biography on Church, Homebush Road, air crash in 1940, which killed William Charles Wentworth, Strathfield, and afterwards at three federal cabinet ministers was published in 2009 and the Wentworth Hotel. In lieu won ‘The Nib’ CAL Waverley and a general, will be released of flowers, his wife Marelene has Award for Literature. in 2013. requested donations be directed Andrew’s second book, Lord Refreshments will be to the ANZAC Research Institute offered at his Strathfield Sydney the life and times Medical Appeal through the Library talk. of Tommy Townshend was Homebush Community Bank.
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Fresh approach for an old favourite by Belinda Noonan
New manager, Steve Chand.
Putting a bit of life back into a suburban club is the mission that newly appointed Croydon Park Ex Servicemen’s Club manager, Steve Chand has set for himself. With 23 years-experience in the club industry, Steve said that bringing back good food and free
Todd McKenney takes dinner and a show to a new level. Photo: Jeff Busby.
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Here’s a chance to get up close and personal with Todd McKenney on Sunday, August 4, when he opens his house at Pymble for a ‘good old fashioned musical soiree’ and high tea to celebrate 30 years in showbiz. The Dancing With The Stars judge, star of Boy from Oz and Singing in the Rain (to name a few) is jumping out of the box again with a series of personalised events starting with ‘Todd’s High Tea Soiree’ in his own home that make ‘dinner and a show’ seem passé. For three hours you can be entertained by Todd and his friends with a day of anecdotes, laughter and importantly the songs. All this and be collected by private coach from Pymble railway station before being greeted with a glass of bubbly, high tea and mingling with some of Australia’s foremost theatrical performers. “Join me around my piano and I’ll perform some of my favourite songs from 30 years in the biz. It will be relaxed, personal and of course we’ll have lots of laughs,” McKenney says. “I am also very proud of my garden and I would love to share it with like-minded people.” In October and November, Todd and his friends are offering a fabulous night
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out through the world of showbiz, which includes dinner at Berta Restaurant in Surry Hills before being whisked away to the Lyric Theatre to see Grease in A Reserve seats, taking a backstage tour and all sorts of other surprises. “I like nothing more than great food, great entertainment and great company so I started Todd McKenney’s Centre Stage Tours to offer a unique theatrical experience,” he says. “I know what it is like to stand centre stage. To share that thrill with guests always gives me pleasure because it is wonderful to see just how excited everyone is when they see the size of the auditorium.” “They get a real sense of what it is like from the other side of the foot lights. Some people find it a bit nerve wracking once they actually stand on the stage, others find it exhilarating. I love watching their reactions.” Some proceeds from the tours will go to the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia. Numbers are strictly limited. For more information or to book see www. toddmckenneyscentrestagetours.com.au
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entertainment was high on his agenda. “I come from a catering background and am a great believer in having good food for all the family at hard to beat prices and entertainment. That’s what clubs should be all about,” Steve said. To test the appetite with the local residents recently Steve personally cooked over 40 meals that included curried prawns, beef burgundy, home-made lasagne and chicken breast with mushrooms. “We have contracted new caterers in the bistro for Friday and Saturday dinner and also Sunday lunch. There is a local market to cater for a great meal for $17 or under and also provide an easy $10 dinner for the kids with dessert included,” he said. Steve’s infectious and likeable personality belies his determination to return the Ex Servicemen’s Club to the local
go-to venue. “I love people and I’m very passionate about what clubs should offer their members, visitors and guests. I’m happy to be doing 65 hour work weeks as I get to know everything about the club, the area and how we can best serve the community.” The club will be offering free hot dogs to all visitors on Wednesday June 26 for State of Origin II plus there are half time draws for many prizes, but you have to be there to win. Entertainment is also coming back on Sunday afternoons and it’s free admission. The Elvis Show with Johnny Lee kicked off the new Sunday entertainment schedule last weekend from 2pm until 6pm. On June 30 Trevor Martin performs and in July the club welcomes the well-known Roland Storm. Bookings are not necessary. Croydon Park Ex Servicemen’s Club is located at 55 Seymour Street, Croydon Park (just off Georges River Road).
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Member for Canterbury, Linda Burney is calling for nominations for the 2013 NSW Carers Awards. These Awards acknowledge unpaid or ‘informal’ carers for their significant social and economic contributions to our community and to the people they care for. “I encourage the people of Canterbury to nominate carers and/or organisations in our community, promote the Awards and provide letters of support for nominees when requested,” Ms Burney said. These Awards are run by the Department of Family and Community Services, in partnership with Carers NSW. Nominations are open and will close on Friday, 28 June at 5pm. Nominations can be sent on line at www.adhc.nsw.gov.au.
The Avenue of Honour is calling for help in launching the first national memorial for the fallen Australian soldiers in Afghanistan on 22 June. The AOH is the first National dedicated living memorial to the memory of all the courageous and committed Australian soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle against terror and in the pursuit of freedom and liberty in Afghanistan. It is being opened by Chief of Defence Force General David Hurley, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott on 22nd
June in Yungaburra, Far North Queensland. The target is to raise $50,000 for the project. Currently, 2,000 commemorative pins have been made. The pins are to be a gift to all current serving Australian Defence Force members in Afghanistan and are in recognition and appreciation of their fight on our behalf and to show the serving, that by the creation of the Avenue of Honour that all Australians live by the saying ‘We shall remember them.” To get involved in the project visit www.avenueofhonour.com.au
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It’s hard to imagine anywhere in Norway, or indeed the world, as picture-perfect as Bergen. Walking through the country’s second-largest city is like turning the pages of a gold-leafed fairytale book; except that there are no wicked witches or ghouls lurking in the mountains Fløyen and Ulriken, which overlook the city like sentries – just phenomenal views of a town that is difficult to leave behind. It is often said that the journey is as important as the destination, and for anyone arriving in Bergen by train from Oslo (voted The World’s Most Beautiful Train Ride) then this is definitely true. Showing off spectacular scenery from imposing fjords to snowscapes as dramatic as the opera, the seven-hour trip’s only drawback is that eventually it must come to an end. Still, if one has to disembark then at least it’s in a city that offers so much and demands so little. Attractions
Beauty in the eye of Bergen Words and photos by Mitchell Jordan
such as the heritage-listed Bryggen, an old wharf which was a trading site from the 14th to 16th centuries along with an endless number of hiking paths and the Troldhaugen Edvard Gried Museum mean that, in Bergen, nature-lovers and culture vultures alike are in safe hands. It is also a gateway to the tiny village of Flåm and the Baroniet Rosendal estate. All of this is a world away from Norway’s capital, Oslo, a multicultural pastiche of the old and new where construction sites are the norm and no tourist ever stays for more than a couple of days and are often heard
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complaining that they even went there at all. Perhaps Bergen’s one and only drawback is the weather. Postcards frequently depict a city of torrential downpours, dark skies and gumboots. To say that it puts a dampener on a local’s spirits is an understatement. 23-year-old student Thomas Hill describes his city as “charming”, though he paints a pretty stark picture of how potentially frustrating living there can be. “We go through at least one umbrella a week and spend a lot of money on going to the cinema,” he said. To combat this, affluent Norwegians buy houses in warmer climes such as Spain and retreat whenever they have
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as exhilarating as the rush felt by summer-time travellers who see Bergen for the first time. “Everyone goes nuts and runs outside in shorts and t-shirts and sunglasses even though the temperature is still ten degrees,” Thomas said. “When the warm rays hit their skin, they are instantly overwhelmed with euphoria.”
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Get digital ready Analog TV signals will be permanently switched off in Sydney on December 3.The Household Assistance Scheme and Satellite Subsidy Scheme is available to help eligible people get ready. Both schemes allow eligible people to have digital ready equipment installed in their homes. The Household Assistance Scheme also provides in-home aftercare support for 12 months. Equipment instal-
lations are only carried out by Government contracted installers, wearing photo identification badges. To verify the installer’s identity call the Digital Ready Information Line, 1800 20 10 13. See www.digitalready.gov.au Three women charged after train robbery Police Transport Command officers arrested and charged three young women in Burwood on June 6 with the alleged
robbery of two girls on a train in Newtown last month. On Saturday 18 May, two 15-year-old girls boarded a train at Ashfield bound for the city and were approached by three women for money as the train left Newtown Station. The girls were threatened and forced to hand over money before returning unharmed to Ashfield to report the robbery. Using CCTV, police identified the three woman involved before
arresting two women, aged 20, and one, aged 18, at Burwood. View Club talks history Concord West View Club’s luncheon takes place on Wednesday 26 June at Burwood RSL. The guest speaker is Patricia Shehan, who will be talking about local history. The luncheon is also a fundraising opportunity. All View Club ladies actively raise money for The Smith Family, an organisation which helps
to educate the children of less fortunate families. Hidden secret The Coronation Club on Burwood Road has a hidden secret. Great food. The restaurant is run by renowned chef, Vijay Baboo who also has another restaurant at Double Bay. A special Degustation Dinner, hosted by winemaker Simon Steele is on Tuesday, July 9 from 7pm for $70 per head and you could win Brokenwood wines.
DisabilityCare update as roll out looms
Federal Minister Jenny Macklin with MP John Murphy at Southern Cross Vocational College, Burwood.
The Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin joined Reid MP, John Murphy at Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College in Burwood last week to update local residents, care providers and council representatives on the next steps to make DisabilityCare a reality in Sydney. The 2013-14 Federal Budget provided $14.3 billion over seven years to 2018-19 to roll out DisabilityCare Australia nationally, on top of existing Commonwealth disability funding. Ms Macklin said the agreement reached with the NSW Government last year meant DisabilityCare will launch in the Hunter on 1 July this year, and
progressively roll out across the state by July 2018. “DisabilityCare Australia will benefit more than 2,000 people with disability, their families and carers in the local area,” Ms Macklin said. “By July 2018, DisabilityCare Australia will provide more support for about 150,000 people with disability in New South Wales, and more choice and control over how they receive that support.” DisabilityCare Australia will be paid through an increase to the Medicare Levy of 0.5 per cent, with the NSW Government contributing about $3.1 billion and federal contribution, $3.3 billion. “More than $300 million will be allocated to New
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of Commerce ‘Small Business: Too big to ignore” drew over 100 business operators from the area to a special dinner at the Western Suburbs Football Club as part of a national campaign to highlight the importance of small business. The evening included presentations on the tools and information required by local businesses from all levels of government. “The top priority identified during the evening was the
South Wales in 2018-19 from the increase in the Medicare Levy, to assist with the cost of the scheme in New South Wales,” she said. The Commonwealth will cover the full cost of people who turn 65 and choose to remain in the scheme. Mr Murphy said DisabilityCare would be especially important for local families with children disability. “We know early intervention services like physiotherapy, speech therapy and support for learning difficulties are critical in giving children the best possible start in life,” Mr Murphy said.
Arthritis NSW gives the good oil on treatment
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19 June 2013
Winter warm-up works wonders During winter those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, according to Sports Medicine Australia. Hospital data shows an increase of more than 30 per cent for sporting injuries during winter months. Exercising or playing sport in cold conditions can lead to injuries such as sprains, strains and blisters and in extreme cold conditions snow blindness, frostbite and hypothermia can occur. Sports Medicine Australia spokesperson, Dr David Bolzonello said that wintry conditions should
not be a barrier to exercising. “Exercising in cold weather no doubt places extra demands on the body, which can lead to reduced sporting performance and injuries. However this doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising in winter. Most cold-related injuries can be prevented with good preparation and the correct equipment,” said Dr Bolzonello. Sports Medicine advised exercisers to acclimatise themselves to exercising in colder weather, warm up, stretch and cool down for longer than usual, and drink water before, during and after activity.
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Linda kicks a new goal
Canterbury MP, Linda Burney will help deliver unrivalled has been appointed Chairperson opportunities for Indigenous of the Australian Rugby League athletes and their communities Indigenous Council. across every level of the game,” Ms Burney, who has filled the Mr Grant said. position of Acting Chair since Ms Burney said she was February, first joined the Council honoured and excited at being in August 2011 and becomes the appointed to the role. first female Chairperson on the “I am passionate about Rugby ARL Indigenous Council. League and I know how important ARLC Chairman, Mr John the game is to Indigenous Grant, said Ms Burney was the ideal communities,” she said. candidate to lead the Indigenous “I see our responsibility as Council’s charter of providing making sure the Indigenous Rugby League with advice on policy community’s voice is heard, CLASSIFIEDS formation and funding allocation. that Indigenous people at the “Linda is an outstanding leader grassroots are able to have their in the Indigenous community and views understood within the her passion for Rugby League administration of the game.”
Big plans ahead for sporting club The demand on recreational and outdoor space around the Strathfield shopping district before and after school and on the weekends is growing and falls mostly on Strathfield Sports Club. As living density increases along the railway line between Burwood and Strathfield, so too does the need for outdoor activity areas. Burwood Council recently approved a rezoning of the car park at Strathfield Sports Club to a mixed zone, which could AND pave theDINE way towards the sale of the car park and part of the existing club ahead of a new two-storey version, pending member approval. “We see local residents taking advantage of the open space here, including the small play area for young children because this is the only recreation space in this densely populated area,” said Audrey Bannantyne, Strathfield Sports Club Business Manager. The club currently has 11 tennis courts and two ‘five-a-side’ soccer fields, which are all used by residents, teams and local schools. “Our school contacts are really building and the club is reaching a stage where
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MP Charles Casucelli (left) takes a kick at the old fencing watched on by Audrey Bannantyne (Strathfield Sports Club), Strathfield Cr. Stephanie Kokkolis and NSW Sports Minister Graham Annesley
we can’t accommodate the demand. Developing junior sport is important because that’s the future of our club and we would like to manage additional courts, which would allow us to hold more
accredited competitions. We also wouldn’t be opposed to building more synthetic soccer fields,” Ms Bannantyne explained. NSW Sports Minister Graham Annesley and
Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli visited the club in early June to award the club a Community Building Partnership grant of $48,500 to upgrade the tennis courts with black PVC fencing.
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Join the Woodstock Wanderers walking group.
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his group meets weekly outside Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood on Wednesday mornings at 9.15am. Walkers do a one hour leisurely walk around the local area. A range of different walks are offered from week to week.
Other activities available at Woodstock:
Walking for at least 30 minutes a day provides a range of heart health benefits including maintaining healthy weight, increased fitness and strength, improved self-esteem and mental health.
Woodstock Runners
University of the Third Age
– A local running and walking club
– Offers a range of learning opportunities for seniors
Yoga’scool – Yoga for kids and carers
Burwood Community Yoga
Burwood Seniors Computer Club
Gaye Pietracci Wednesday Drawing Class
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– Introductory computer lessons
Share Inc
– Exercise classes for seniors and those new to exercise
For more information on activities available at the community centre please visit the Woodstock page on Council’s website www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/woodstock_community_centre.html.
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