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Arch for the ages Photo: Christine Parfait
Burwood’s Memorial Arch is 90 years old.
It wasn’t only soldiers who were remembered at Burwood’s ANZAC Memorial Service last Sunday. The service also paid homage to Burwood’s most famous landmark: the Memorial Arch, which turned 90 this year. Much has changed since the arch was first unveiled by the Governor General, Lord Forster, on Anzac Day 1923 in recognition of the men and women from the area who enlisted to serve in World War I.
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Yet, during almost a century of sentry since it was first unveiled in Burwood Park, the arch has become a symbol for all Australians who have paid the ultimate price for this nation. According to Burwood Mayor Cr John Faker its importance in local history cannot be denied. “The Memorial Arch has become synonymous with Burwood,” he said.
“It serves as a constant reminder of the great men and women who have sacrificed their lives defending our freedom.” A report from a Sydney newspaper in 1922 detailed the importance of laying the foundation stone ahead of the final construction. The event began with an extravagant ceremony featuring students from Burwood Public School, returned soldiers, the local Red Cross Society and the Parramatta Band, which headed
the procession. Boys Scouts, members of the Junior Red Cross and Burwood Girl Guides also participated. Ninety years on, and the strong contingent of residents who gathered for the service clearly demonstrated that the landmark holds a monumental importance in their hearts. The arch bears the words: Thanks Be Unto God Who Gave Us The Victory. Unveiling of the Arch, 25 April 1923.
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ravel back with me to Wednesday April 17. It’s the official deadline day for the next Burwood Scene and the to-do list is overwhelming. Stories and ads to finalise, feature articles to research, meetings scheduled, people to organise or inform and there’s the avalanche of emails to deal with or allocate plus the calls coming in or to be made. What’s worse, the subject of this column is still undecided and I decide I must have writer’s block because there’s no subject that’s appealing and no thoughts
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when a legend calls
BURWOOD worth sharing. Politics need a rest and we are all heartily sick of that anyway and I’m fed up with development and council shenanigans. This is going to be a tough day is where my mind is going. Then the phone rings. My brain is only half engaged
as I rap out to the caller, “Burwood Scene, Belinda speaking”. A soft voice answers, “It’s Ken Rosewall here.” I immediately shake my head from side to side and think, “That’s a pretty famous name – it can’t THE Ken Rosewall and I won’t embarrass
the caller by asking.” The caller continues: “We are holding a fundraising function on May 6 for the Tennis Museum and Carol Langsford from the Trish Foundation gave me your name and number because she thought you might be able to publicise the event.” Now I’m sitting up straighter, hear tennis and mentally connect that this is Ken Rosewall. Suddenly I’m a blithering mess. In part sentences I say, “Yes, of course….. Carol Langsford…. we have always supported the Trish Foundation for MS”…….. (then a long break from me).
“Are you THE Ken Rosewall – the tennis one?” A conversation ensues and I try not to gush (unsuccessfully). Ken Rosewall is the patron of the Australian Tennis Museum, which is housed at Sydney Olympic Park, and it’s their 30th anniversary. Ken is extremely proud of this museum and that Neale Fraser will be the special guest for their major fund raiser in May 6. Interestingly for me, I was star struck. In my occasional ‘other life’ as a figure skating commentator at every Winter Olympics since 1998, I’ve worked with, been in the
company of, or socialised with many household names, who are all – just people, the same as you or me. To put Ken’s phone call into context, Tennis NSW, like many major companies, celebrities or two-bit celebrities has a public relations representative who spew out their event media releases. Tennis NSW could have called or pressed ‘send’ to rip the email away. But Ken Rosewall picked up the phone as the Patron of the organisation and called. What a legend. I’m buying a ticket and going along. You can too. All the info is on page 15.
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Boarding house proposal for conservation street Residents in Roberts Street in Strathfield, which is largely a heritage listed conservation area, are set to battle a development application currently before Burwood Council for a four-storey boarding house that falls under the Affordable Housing SEPP legislation (AHSEPP). Two houses at 10 and 12 Robert Street were purchased in September last year by Oxford Properties for in excess of $2million. The owner lodged a DA late last month for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of new four-storey boarding house in Roberts Street, with building costs listed at $2,769million. The proposed boarding house would allow for up to 90 people in 44 twin rooms plus caretaker accommodation and sit between a recently built five-storey unit/ commercial complex on the corner facing Parramatta Road and an older-style unit block. Every
other home on Roberts Street is single-storey with conservation orders from 26 to 40 on one side and 11 to 37 on the other. “The catch for us, as residents, who all live in single storey dwellings and most with heritage listings in a conservation area, is that we will face a four-storey development,” said Kathleen Lamoureaux. “This proposed development is not compatible with the majority of the street. I am also concerned that the DA refers to minimising and where possible reducing anti-social behaviour.” “This feels like a kick in the teeth after the five storey unit complex got passed,” said another resident who did not want to be named. “Only our street was notified of this proposal. Parking is already limited. What will it be like with 90 more people in the street?” The DA is on exhibition for comment until April 27 at Burwood Council.
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Rev Kohler lives on through song A number of high-profile musicians will perform at a memorial concert for the late Reverend John Kohler next month. To remember both his work and life, the Joan Sutherland Society will conduct a special concert on Sunday, 19 May at 2.00pm St Paul’s church, Burwood. Powering up the church with their vocals are sopranos Naomi Johns and Ashfield’s own Anna Dowsley. Originally from Perth, Naomi Johns completed a year of Music Theatre at W.A.A.P.A before commencing a Bachelor of Music in Sydney. Naomi has toured with Opera Australia’s My Fair Lady, was a principle soloist for The Australian Ballet in their Body Torque 2.2 season and made her
film debut in the opera-film, Eternity Man, for the Sydney Film Festival. Anna recently graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with an Advanced Diploma of Opera. Upon graduation, Anna was awarded the Sydney Conservatorium 2013 Henderson Travelling Scholarship. Korean-born Australian Jaewoo Kim will feature as tenor, with 23-year-old baritone, Daniel Macey, organist Andrej Kouznetsov and pianist Glenn Amer. Tickets range from $45 to $15 and can be purchased by calling (02) 9817 4919 or emailing accounts@joansutherlandsociety.com Afternoon tea is included in the price.
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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 0448 133 396 george.mannah@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Justin Taunton 0488 083 108 justin.taunton@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Tony Doueihi 0437 970 499 tony.doueihi@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Building and Development Committee Meeting – 14 May 2013 at 6.00pm in Council Chambers
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t is important that we continue to pause and remember Australian service personnel who have paid the ultimate price, as their courage and service has paved the way for our freedom. Last Sunday, Burwood Council in conjunction with the Burwood Anzac Commemorative Service Committee, held the annual Anzac Service of Commemoration. It was a humbling service in honour of the numerous men and women who have died serving our country, in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations around the world. This year’s service was particularly significant
ANZAC DAY SERVICE 2013 as it marked the ninetieth anniversary of the Commemorative Arch in Burwood Park. The arch, first unveiled on 25 April 1923 by Governor General Lord Foster, recognises the men and women from the area who were enlisted to serve in the First World War. I extend my gratitude to those involved in the service including the Burwood Anzac Commemorative Service Committee, Burwood RSL Sub-Branch, the schools, churches and Council staff. Your contribution throughout the years has ensured that the Anzac legacy is never forgotten.
Council Meeting – 28 May 2013 at 6.00pm in Council Chambers
WINTER ACCESS CHANGES FOR THE ENFIELD AQUATIC CENTRE
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lease note that the 25m pool winter entry point will no longer be in operation. A recent review of services and operations recommend using one entry point all year round and in keeping with the historic value of the facility the decision was made to make the main Portland Street entry the permanent fulltime access. Site and patron safety was also a major consideration in this decision. Council is investigating the possibility of a covered walkway from the rear carpark to the front entrance for those patrons who would like to continue using the rear carpark. Council is also investigating opportunities to increase the number of on street parking around the Centre for patrons. For any further information please contact the Enfield Aquatic Centre on 9747 4319 or email council@burwood.nsw.gov.au. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Mayor Faker attends lunch during Seniors Week 2013.
YOUNG FILMMAKER FOCUSES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ELDERS
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n March, Burwood Council held a short film competition for residents aged 12-24, to highlight the positive role an older person has played in their life. Congratulations to Sophia Nikiforidis, who was chosen as the winner of the ‘I Remember When’ competition for her film entitled “We Say Thank You”. The film focused on the significance role elderly people play moulding a family together.
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here’s a range of activities available for members of Burwood Seniors Social Group this Winter, including a bus outing to Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong, a seminar on getting to know your chemist and a range of senior friendly exercise activities as part of the Woodstock Community Centre program. For more information and bookings please contact Burwood Council on 9911 9911 or visit www.burwood.nsw.gov.au.
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Greek Easter gift As a welcome gift before Greek Easter, St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Burwood has received a $43,888 state government grant under the annual Community Building Partnership program to improve its outdoor area and will include a ramp for better access. Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli and NSW Treasurer Mike Baird attended the church on April 11 to announce the funding. “Fourteen projects in our local community will receive a total of $300,000 to improve their facilities and offer more services to local residents,” Mr Casuscelli said. “The support of both faith based groups and other community agencies of those in need throughout our community has always been invaluable.” St Nectarios secretary, Christina Ethymiades, and Parish Priest, Fr George Liangas said the funding will be spent on improvements
to the courtyard, provide shade cover, replace the wooden seating and an access ramp. “The work will greatly improve the amenity of the courtyard and make it more accessible and inviting for all,” Father Liangas said. St Nectarios was originally built as a Methodist church in 1878 and became a Greek Orthodox church in the late 1960s. Other recipients are; Strathfield Recreation Club: $48,500 to replace chain-wire fencing around the courts. l Bur wood C ommunity Welfare Services: $40,000 for refurbishments. l Croydon Uniting Church: $34,000 for an accessible toilet block and access ramp for seniors. l St John’s Pre-school, Ashfield: $30,000 to upgrade the pre-school bathrooms. l St Paul’s Anglican Church l
Community Hall, Burwood: $24,496 to upgrade child-care facilities. l Burwood Park Community Centre: $15,870 for refurbishments. l All The Saints of Russia, Croydon: $11,647 to refurbish the community hall. l St Anne’s Anglican Church, Strathfield: $11,000 to paint and restore the church roof. l St John’s Anglican Church, Strathfield West: $10,000 to refurbish kitchen facilities. l St Joseph’s Maronite Catholic Church, Croydon: $10,000 to upgrade the youth and children rooms. l Wesley Mission, Ashfield: $7,415 to upgrade a unit in support of homeless people. l Strathfield Croquet Club: $2,500 to upgrade the interior of the clubhouse and install air-conditioning.
Fr. George Liangas takes NSW Treasurer Mike Baird and Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli on a tour of St. Nectarios
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New-look Ashfield Mall open soon Artist impressions of the new food court in Ashfield Mall have been released revealing a contemporary décor that will include a sushi bar, enclosed eating area and brighter lighting. An Aldi Supermarket is expected to open mid-year on the old Franklins site.
May 3 until Wednesday, May 9. Webers Circus, featuring the Wheel of Death, miniature horses and exciting acts is performing at Elliot Reserve, Punchbowl Road in Belfield.
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Tender process sidelined as police horses move in
Greens leader Christine Milne with Reid candidate Pauline Tyrrell.
Greens candidate for Reid announced City of Canada Bay deputy mayor, Pauline Tyrrell has been selected as the Greens candidate for Reid at the federal election on September 14. Last month in Marrickville, Pauline met with Australian Greens Leader, Christine Milne, NSW Senate candidate, Cate Faehrmann; and other Greens MPs and candidates to prepare for the Federal campaign. Pauline Tyrrell is serving her third term as a councillor and was also Deputy Mayor from 2002 to 2004. “I have advocated for many local improvements including Council’s bushcare program, affordable housing and community gardens,” Pauline said. A resident in Chiswick for 24 years, Pauline is against the WestConnex projct and lists improved public transport and more cycleways as the answer. “Because I have been active in the local community, I am very aware of the issues facing the people in the Reid electorate. Working with The Greens, I have participated in many local campaigns over the years, from
Drummoyne to Breakfast Point to Auburn. I have campaigned to improve public transport and cycleways and oppose motorway expansion, which only attracts more cars and adds to air pollution, rather than solving traffic congestion. This is why The Greens now oppose both Labor and Liberal plans for Westconnex.” said Pauline. Also on Pauline’s hit list is coal seam gas mining. “The Greens want a government which will do more to fight climate change by phasing out coal mining and coal seam gas extraction and supporting the change to renewable energy. And we need to tax the big mining companies’ excessive profits to fund public health and education, rather than cutting support for struggling single parents” she outlined. Pauline has a BA (Hons), in Political Economy from Sydney University and a B Science from UNSW and has previously stood as the Greens’ candidate for Fowler in the 2004 Federal Election and Granville in the 2007 State Election.
Sydney Local Health District finalised an agreement on April 18 to allow NSW Police Force horses to be agisted within the National Trust classified Dame Eadith Walker Estate behind Concord Hospital that has raised concerns about the lack of a tender process. The lease will give the NSW Police Force Mounted Police Unit access to 13 hectares of land and some small outbuildings off Nullawarra Avenue in Concord West. The decision to cancel the previous tenant’s lease was taken after Sydney Local Health District received complaints regarding the care of horses on the estate, including complaints from the heritage society and Canada Bay Council that two horses were found on the helipad at Concord Hospital and another in a resident’s backyard, posing a serious risk. Sydney Local Health District sought a report from an accredited equestrian expert that outlined the poor condition of the fences, paddocks and water troughs. Private horse owners, who are believed to have paid up
to $50 a week cash to the previous leasee, have been given until the end of May to move their horses off the land before Sydney Health regenerates the land and has fences mended. Drummoyne MP John Sidoti has received up to 40 letters from irate horse owners. “They are cranky because they’ve been pushed off the land. There is an act enshrined in legislation to look after that area and the horse owners have been let down by the previous leasee,” Mr Sidoti said. “The horse owners would advise that fences needed to be repaired and paddocks weeded, which didn’t happen. I blame Mr Wale for his neglect of the estate.” “Whilst it’s not necessary and it’s probable that the NSW Mounted Police are the best option, it would have been preferable for Sydney Local Health District to go to tender or ask for Expressions of Interest as a matter of transparency,” Mr Sidoti said. Sydney Local Health District’s Chief Executive, Dr Teresa Anderson, said the estate would continue to
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be used for horse agistment, in keeping with The Walker Trust Act of 1938 and that there will be no development on the site and public access to the site will not change.
Call to save the spray as bubblers replaced Canada Bay councillor Mirjana Cestar has been successful in the push to replace existing bubblers on walkways in the council area with water bottle refill stations.
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Cr Cestar said that a motivating factor was seeing the number of people carrying and using water
bottles during their walks or runs in the Canada Bay parks. “With the popularity of the walkways and increase in tourists comes an increase in waste and council resources associated with
“I want to assure the public that they will still be able to access the estate to walk their dogs or visit the horses – no appointment necessary,” Dr Anderson said. the removal of that waste,” she said. Cr Cestar cited research from the University of Wollongong which claims that Australians spend more than half a billion dollars a year on bottled water with plastic bottles among the 10 most common rubbish items picked up on Clean up Australia
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The 2013/14 Canada Bay Community Grant program opens on Monday, 29 April, providing one-off funding support for local not-for-profit organisations and projects that will benefit the community. “Our Community Grants Program supports a range of activities, from purchasing equipment to fund existing operations to developing and delivering community projects,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.
The Community Support Grants attracts funding up to $1000 to support existing operations and the Community Building Grants funds up to $3000 to support the development and implementation of additional projects under the City of Canada Bay’s FuturesPlan20 (FP20). Program guidelines and applications will be available from Monday, 29 April on Council’s website or call 9911 6523. Applications close on Monday, 3 June.
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New primary school to meet growing population The former Sydney Adventist College on Albert Road in Strathfield has been sold for $25million to the NSW Department of Education to establish a new, as yet un-named, primary school with the capacity for 600 students from kindergarten to year 6. The 1.6hectare site, which houses tennis and basketball courts along with a large grassed area, will undergo a $1.5million re-fit to be suitable to primary students and will open in 2014 with an expected 150 students. NSW Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli said other schools in the area were at capacity and that the sale price was a bargain. “The Department of Education and Communities has bought the former Sydney Adventist College in Albert Road to cater for the significant growth in student numbers anticipated in this area,� Mr Piccoli said. “Existing public school facilities in the area are at capacity, but acquiring the former College enables us to provide between 20 and 30 new
classrooms quickly, with only minor refurbishments. This was a bargain and good deal,� he said. “A school of this size and in this location would have cost as much as $60million,� the Minister said. South Western School Education Director, Veronica Kapsimali agreed. “The Sydney Adventist campus was a golden opportunity and assists us in looking at demand. There are seven primary schools in the area and we are currently considering the boundary pressures on those schools,� Ms Kapsimali advised. “There is significant growth in the 0-5 year age population and we anticipate an extra 1500 students in the Strathfield Local Government Area over the next 30 years. Homebush Public currently has 457 students, Homebush West has 420 and Strathfield South has 811,� she said. For parents considering the new school for their children, there will be an opportunity for consultation following the
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli, MP Charles Casuscelli and Education Department directors at the
appointment of a principal to the new school. “There will be a Project Control Group and we will request that parents be a part of that process,� said Regional Direcor Murat Dizdar.
“Recruiting the principal is the first step. Up to eight classrooms will be ready for 2014 and we would advise parents who are considering the new school in Strathfield to contact other principals at nearby schools
Bollywood powers up Sydney Sydney school students have the chance to learn about India’s Bollywood culture first-hand at the Powerhouse Museum this month. On 26 April, Cultural Infusion will teach students
about the backgrounds of the traditional Indian dance and music culture. Suitable for all ages and abilities, students will learn a fun Bollywood routine and the traditional meanings behind its key movements.
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who will have information as it becomes available.� The O’Farrell Government is also opening new primary schools at Concord West and Wentworth Point to cope with increased demand. Sites for a
new high school include the Olympic site at Homebush. Refurbishment of the former College is expected to be complete around mid-2013. The Sydney Adventist College closed at the end of 2012.
Dynamic Open Day planned Prospective students and parents are invited to experience first-hand the dynamic, co-educational learning environment at Rosebank College’s Open Day on Sunday 5 May from 11am to 3pm. Staff and students will be available to answer questions about accelerated learning programs, gifted and talented projects and extensive co-curricular choices. Vsitors can tour the completed Stage 2 of the College’s building redevelopment program. This contains new music, drama and dance facilities, an undercroft, cashless canteen and upgraded hall. The construction progress of Stage 3 can also be viewed and includes nine new general learning areas, five science spaces, two multifunctional sports courts and a mezzanine level gymnasium.
Current parents describe Rosebank as contemporary, accommodating and trustworthy and have supported the College’s initiative to establish a one-to-one e-learning culture which includes customised laptops and a web based learning management system. “We have employed a dedicated study tutor to work with senior students in developing good study habits, organisation and learning skills. Our comprehensive Pastoral Care program supports our Benedictine values of hospitality, peace, compassion and service to our neighbours,� said College Principal Mr Tom Galea. Mr Galea will make his address at 12.10pm in the College Hall followed by a preview of the College’s musical production of Bye Bye Birdie. An Alumni Reunion will also be held on Open Day.
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The Wizard of Oz I’ve seen a lot of versions of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ including the big ones: The MGM classic movie, the Australian Bert Newton stage version‌and even a Sydney Theatre Australian Trailer park version that was‌.different. When I was asked to direct a 2013 production for Strathfield Musical Society I was pleased, proud and eager. Then I found out that at least 2 other companies in Sydney were also doing it, one with a huge production budget and one with the exact same dates. That threw my resolve a little. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to give the company a production with all the whistles and bells of a huge budget production and I certainly didn’t want to suffer by comparison on the basis of what we could afford. So my mission became to find a production aesthetic that would delight an audience and be fresh and exciting within our budget. Strathfield Musical Society is staging a ‘Wizard of Oz’ somewhat in the style of Black Theatre. Rather than have huge sets we’ll be relying
on bright performances by our cast, great lighting, beautiful costumes and a quirky and artistic interpretation. I’ve been thinking laterally and I’m happy with what’s developing. For this production regular SMS audiences will be pleased to see the return of Brendan Iddles after his wonderful performance in the title role of ‘Joseph and His Technicolor Dreamcoat’ last year. His director from that show, Elizabeth Lowrencev is going to be brilliant in the role of the Wicked Witch of the West and we have a young newcomer to the company to be our Dorothy. When the casting committee first saw Debbie Neilson in auditions we couldn’t believe that we’d been lucky to find a young performer who emitted the character of Dorothy so completely. Supporting a strong cast is an accomplished production crew. John Tweed returns to take up the musical baton and we’re very lucky to have Edward Rooke to choreograph. Edward is a seasoned professional dancer and amongst
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Rehearsals underway for Strathfield Musical Society’s Wizard of Oz in May by Gary Selby Strathfield Musical Society
his credits you’ll see that he danced in the professional Australian production of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ in 2000. If you’re planning to see our
production what will you find? All the characters and songs, humour and warmth that you expect with some abstract artistic touches. You’ll love it. The show will have 6 performances at the Latvian Theatre, Strathfield from 17 to 25 May with 3 evening performances
and 3 matinees. Ticket prices: Adults $35, Seniors $30, Children $25, parties of 12 - $27 each, Family ticket: $100 (2 Adults + 2 Children). Enquiries and phone bookings: 80077785 On-line bookings: www. strathfieldmusicalsociety.com.au
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Commonwealth Bank customer Shirley Mosad (centre) was happy to donate towards the cause.
CLASSIFIEDS Clowning around for a good cause Strathfield Commonwealth Bank branch staff donned silly glasses and colourful wigs last week to help raise vital funds for the Clown Doctors - a not-forprofit organisation that brings laughter and joy to 135,000 sick kids and their families by visiting
children’s hospitals around the country. Staff, led by Strathfield branch manager Michelle Medrzejewski, embraced their inner clown by dressing up in colourful doctors costumes and raised $1020 for the Humour Foundation’s Clown Doctors program.
Strathfield councillor Helen McLucas was up in arms at the thought of three members of council going off on a “European vacation at rate payers’ expense� next month. Cr McLucas sent around an email expressing opposition to Strathfield mayor, Gulian Vaccari and councillors Sang Ok and Stephanie Kokkolis spending seven days in Europe after a work trip to Korea in May. “There is no evidence currently before Council that warrants a seven-day European vacation for multiple councillors,� she wrote in an email this month. “In fact, staff undertook a similar study tour in mid-2012 funded by a grant, not rate payers.� The thought of this “holiday� also drew outrage from resident, Charles Raneri of Strathfield-based CDR Design. “Surely there are better
Vaccari, McLucas and two other councillors were absent from the extraordinary general meeting in March when there was talk of visiting overseas. Mayor Vaccari dismissed the idea that the three were going on holidays. “It was never going to be THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO a holiday or a junket, � heSHOP AND DINE told Burwood Scene. “It was a way of looking at chances for development that would Cr. Helen McLucas only have happened if all Strathfield District councillors voted on it. It’s Historical Society are by Mitchell Jordan been cancelled.� holding a meeting and Councillor Stephanie talk on Saturday 4th May Kokkolis also requested an in the Strathfield Library, things we could do with our apology from Cr McLucas Rochester Street at 1pm in money! Do all three need to after reading the email that the Ironbark Room with a go? Is there any real genuine had circulated. guest speaker who was the outcome expected – even a “The email contains Production Manager and political one?� he wrote. statements that are designed to Chief Chemist at Arnott’s However, before the three be misleading and deceptive: Biscuits in Homebush councilors even had the ie that the European tour was for 23 years. Hear all chance to think about packing initiated by the Liberals when about how biscuits were their bags, a decision was made and the history made to reverse the position at it was not, and that the three Liberal Councillors would be of the famous company a council meeting this month CLASSIFIEDS attending this trip when there that was located in North when three members voted is no evidence to support this,� Strathfield. Afteroon tea against the plan. she said. will be provided. According to Gulian
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It’s all about business owners for 2013 Inner West Local Business Awards Voting has now closed for the 2013 Inner West Local Business Awards with finalists being notified ahead of the judging process by independent mystery shoppers and industry experts. The theme for this year’s awards ‘Everything About You’ highlights the role played by business owners, consumers and community members and also gives customers a voice through the nomination process by recognising the outstanding efforts and service made by local business operators and their staff. “The response has been
excellent for this year’s Inner West Local Business Awards. Finalists in the public-nominated categories have been selected and will be notified of their success over the next week before the comprehensive judging process begins,” said Local Business Awards organizer Steve Loe from Precedent Productions. Judging for these categories will be based on anonymous visits carried out by mystery shoppers. Additional information submitted about the business will also influence the selection of winners. The judging criteria are based
Singer Monique Montez
upon fundamental business principles such as customer service, value for money, and business presentation. All finalists will be listed in an awards special feature in Burwood Scene on May 8 and also online at www. burwoodscene.com.au Winners will be announced at the presentation evening, on Wednesday, 29 May at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL. Tickets can be booked through Precedent Productions by calling 8577 5060 or www.thebusinessawards.com Performing on the night will be Monique Montez,
coming off an Australia-wide tour singing alongside Demi Hines. Monique won “Best Female Vocalist” at the ACE Awards and has also been nominated for the Helpmann Award. The Inner West Local Business Awards is made possible through the generous support of Burwood Council, Ashfield Council, Leichhardt Council, Powerof300, Ashfield Mall, Norton Plaza, MarketPlace Leichhardt, Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre, Strathfield Plaza, Burwood Plaza, Ashfield Business Chamber and Clearly Business BEC .
Gen Y shrug off super concerns Tell it like it is 23-year-old Strathfield resident Renata Maddrell has been working since she was 14 and nine months, but she is the first to admit that superannuation is the last thing on her mind. “I’m not really worried because I know I’ve been getting paid super for a while,” she explained. “I don’t think about it at all. When the letters come in the mail, I give them to my mum and say, ‘You work it out.’” Renata isn’t the only one with such a flippant attitude towards her future. According to new
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research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, more than 8 million Australians are potentially short-changing themselves out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in super savings. The study revealed that 70 per cent of super account holders (8.1 million people) have no active involvement in their super, and more than one in four (26 per cent) Australians admit they have no idea
what their super balance is. “Superannuation is the foundation of most Australians’ financial futures, yet we continue to neglect it. With a bit of extra attention, it can mean the difference in retirement between Christmas on a budget and Christmas with all the trimmings,” said Pauline Vamos, Chief Executive Officer of ASFA. Renata said that her friends – most of whom are male – share the same view as she does. “We’re more concerned about what we do on the weekend,” she added.
Bowel Cancer Australia is calling on people living with bowel cancer to be heard by taking part in the new bowel cancer survey, ‘My Cancer, My Voice’. Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world with more than 14,000 people diagnosed each year and remains the country’s second leading cause of cancer deaths. Bowel Cancer Australia’s My Cancer, My Voice survey is open to all Australian residents over the age of 20 years who
are living with bowel cancer and can be accessed online at bowelcancersurvey.org until mid-May or until the survey quota is reached. “We want to hear from as many Australians living with bowel cancer as possible as we know their journey can vary greatly from those with other cancers. This is their opportunity to tell it like it is so we can consider what additional support may be needed,” he said Mr Julien Wiggins, CEO, Bowel Cancer Australia.
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Battle of the broadband heats up A plan by the coalition to rollout superfast broadband internet ahead of the Labor Party has been met with outrage from member for Reid, John Murphy. This month, Liberal member for Reid, Craig Laundy announced that residents and businesses within his electorate would benefit from the coalition’s plan to build a more affordable national broadband network and deliver it ahead of Labor. “Our plan will deliver the NBN sooner, at less cost to taxpayers and more affordability for consumers,” Laundy said. The coalition’s plan is to ensure that households and businesses can get access to fast broadband by the end of 2016. According to a release, download speeds will be “five times today’s average.” Priority will also be given to regions and suburbs with the poorest existing services. “Our plan will deliver the NBN sooner, at less cost to taxpayers and more affordability for consumers,” Laundy added. This claim was rejected by Federal Member for Reid, John Murphy, who said that the Liberal/ National Coalition will force families in Reid to pay a fee of up to $5,000 for superfast broadband if they win Government. “I know many families in Reid who will simply not be able to afford a $5,000 hit to the family budget and will have to miss out on the superfast broadband that Labor’s NBN is delivering,” he said.
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Notes from Melbourne underground Sydney is not only an amazing city, but a beautiful one too. It might seem like a sweeping statement, though you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who would disagree. The same, however, cannot be said of Sydney’s archrival, Melbourne. For all the culture and sport that it has to offer, it is both well-known and admitted by even the most ardent Victorians that Melbourne is far from aesthetically pleasing. From the murky Yarra River to the polarising Federation Square, there is little that is easy on the eye. No matter how much you drink at the relaxed Rooftop Bar on Swanston Street, the view from above is as bland and uninspiring as they come. That doesn’t mean that Melbourne is not still a city to be admired. Admittedly, this is a realisation that will be hard for any Sydney-sider or resident of New South Wales to accept. The easiest way to start is by looking for the differences and gradually the city’s charm will reveal itself.
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What Melbourne lacks in natural scenery, it makes up for in its cityscape. Just across the road from Flinders Street Station is the hip-and-happening Degraves Street which is like a portal to a secret society lined with cafes, restaurants and unique shops that are dedicated entirely to subjects like quality paper and stationery or children’s books. Perhaps the closest comparison is London’s Brick Lane, though Degraves Street is far smaller in scale. Some locals say that the quality of the food being sold on Degraves Street is not on par with the charm of the location, but if the ever-bustling crowd of hipsters and tourists is anything to go by then it obviously isn’t deterring the masses. If Degraves Street seems like a step off the map, then the next place visitors should head to is the Degraves Street Subway which is also home to the ever-changing Platform gallery, a contemporary art space that exists mostly to make art accessible and available to commuters or wanderers and leads to Campbell Arcade, occupied by an interesting
collection of shops like Sticky, which sells nothing but zines (homemade, photocopied publications that are as far from mass media as can be imagined). Those with a bohemian bent should continue on to Brunswick Street in inner-north Melbourne. By turns alternative and image-conscious, it certainly gives Newtown in Sydney’s inner-west a good run for its money though the highlight for this writer was dining at Vegie Bar, a two-storey café/restaurant that cooks only vegetarian and vegan meals and is one of the few establishments where the lactose or gluten-intolerant can eat easy. This kind of scene will never be of interest to the majority, though Melbourne has certainly managed to find a niche that is largely lacking in Sydney where dining at night can be a real problem if you’re not content with fast food. On the downside, there’s no beach in sight and the weather is often glum, though visiting Melbourne for these reasons is like going to London to acquire a suntan. Of course, if none of this seems like anything special or out of the ordinary then it’s probably safer to just stay in Sydney.
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COMMUNITY BUSH DANCE City of
Canada Bay Communities for Communities presents its annual Community Bush Dance. Bring your family and friends for what promises to be a great night of fun with fabulous dancing and social gathering. Don’t worry if you’re a novice as you will be shown the steps, so everyone can participate. A live band and ‘caller’ will bring back the wonderful tradition when communities gathered on Saturday nights for the highlight of their social calendar.
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including supper (BYO alcohol) All proceeds from the night will help provide homes and vocational training to 106 disadvantaged families in Bitung, North Sulawesi, in Indonesia.
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Local councils and not-for-profit community groups are being urged to apply for grants available under a new $40 million National Crime Prevention fund announced by the federal government. T h e Nat i on a l C r i m e Prevention Fund will target crime hotspots, and will fund grants to local councils for security infrastructure like closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and lighting and youth mentoring and outreach programs run by not-for-profit community organisations. The grants are being funded by assets seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Fund. Member for Reid, John Murphy, encouraged groups to apply. “Assets seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act will be used to fund this initiative,” he said. Police Citizens Youth Clubs CEO Chris Gardiner also welcomed the support. “These funds will further help our partnership between the
NSW Police Force and citizens which aims to get young people active in life, work with them to develop their skills, character and leadership and reduce and prevent crime by, and against, young people,” Mr Gardiner said. $5 million from the National Crime Prevention Fund will also be allocated to the expansion of Father Chris Riley’s successful Youth Off The Streets Outreach Service. The funds will allow the expansion of the Outreach program to up to ten additional locations, expanding outreach services and reducing street crime. Applications for grants as part of the National Crime Prevention Fund will open in the first week of May. Projects must be completed by the end of June 2015. Opposition Shadow Minister for Justice, Customs and Border Protection, Michael Keenan had previously promised $50million for the introduction of a federal ‘Street Safe” program if the Liberals come to power in September.
Save the date for Olde Fashioned Fun Fair Cake decorators are gearing up for the 4th annual Strathfield Fun Fair coming up Saturday May 11th at Strathfield Square. The now annual event, organised by the Strathfield Chamber of Commerce with Strathfield Council has become a fixture with local residents for a day of old fashioned fun, games and the cake decorating contest. From 10 am until 4pm,
the end section of The Boulevarde at Strathfield will closed to traffic with rides, activities and demonstrations. Sponsors include many Strathfield businesses and restaurants. For more information on how to enter your cake in the contest contact the Strathfield Chamber of Commerce Secretary, Sue McDonald on 0432 323 439.
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Community groups see red over green paper Inner west residents could wake up one morning to the sound of buildings going up around them only to find there is nothing that they can do, according to Burwood Community Voice. The political group, led by Burwood councillor Lesley Furneaux-Cook has spoken up over a controversial new planning Green Paper ‘A New Planning System for NSW’. “It’s back to the dark days of the 70s where the community, the environment, and heritage, took a back seat to development at all costs,” said Cr Lesley FurneauxCook, who participated in handing a petition of signatures to MPs Jamie Parker and David Shoebridge at Parliament House this month. Burwood Community Voice is now part of a coalition of 330 community groups called the Better Planning Network. The Network was recently formed to lobby against the proposed changes to NSW planning set out in the State Government’s Green Paper. One of Cr Furneaux-Cook’s greatest concerns is that Burwood
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sits in a large sub-regional zone that includes Woollahra, Mosman, Ryde, Chatswood, and North Sydney areas and that it will only be at this planning level community consultation will be sought. “The region is far too large for a meaningful consultation,” she said. “The reality is most people have busy lives and actively participate when it directly impacts them. This proposal strips the ability of residents to have direct say in their immediate neighbourhood.” She fears that if the changes proposed in the green paper go through the whole of Burwood will be in the developer’s firing line. “This really is a backward step, and clearly the Burwood community is already unhappy with the developments recently approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panels and Land and Environment Court (at 1 Railway Parade) in the town centre,” Cr Furneaux-Cook added. Following last week’s release of
the white paper ‘A New Planning System for NSW’ Opposition leader, John Robertson also took a swipe at the O’Farrell Government. “The NSW Liberal/National election policy stated that they are, ‘committed to returning local planning powers to local communities’ and ‘not Macquarie Street planners’ but the O’Farrell Government has torn up their election commitment, “Mr Roberston said. “Local residents will no longer get to have their say on specific development decisions with no opportunity for council or community input,” he added. Shadow Planning Minister Luke Foley foresees a developer picnic. “This will be a picnic for developers. Major developments, apartments and townhouse complexes will be able to spring up in residential areas without an adequate approval process,” Mr Foley stated. “In addition, for all Mr O’Farrell’s talk about dumping Part 3A, the Ministerial powers to override local decision making remains just as strong as ever.”
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Homebush students link to Anzac Light Horse Craig Laundy showing the returned daggers to Homebush Public School students
ANZAC Day will have an extra meaning for Homebush Public students following a recent visit by Liberal candidate for Reid Craig Laundy. Mr Laundy attended the annual ANZAC assembly and spoke about the school’s connection to the ANZAC story. “In World War I the Australian army battled on Turkish soil in Gallipoli, soil which now holds a special place in the hearts of Australians as much as it does for Turks,” Mr Laundy told students. “Edward Ringrose served in Gallipoli in the Australian Army’s 6th Light Horse Regiment, where he captured
two Turkish officers and took their daggers from them. Following in his father’s footsteps, Edward’s son, Roy Ringrose, who went to Homebush Public School, served in the Australian Army in World War II. They are two great ANZACs who have put their life on the line in service of our great nation, along with many others who fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy today.’’ Students heard how in 2007 following Edward’s death, his son Roy found the two daggers that were taken from the officers and the 85-year-old contacted the Anatolian Association, a vibrant part of Sydney’s
Turkish community, to return the daggers to their ancestral home. “Nearly 100 years on from Gallipoli, where Australians and Turks fought against each other, we now live peacefully side by side as friends in Reid. “ANZAC Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate and thank those that fought for our freedom. Stories like Roy Ringrose’s need to be told to ensure that great spirit never dies. All of us, especially the students at Homebush Public School who are the future of our nation, have a part to play in ensuring we tell these stories and keep the ANZAC spirit alive,” Mr Laundy said.
WHAT’S ON AT Woodstock Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
Fitter and Stronger Exercise with SHARE Mondays, 29 April – 24 June – 9:00am – 10:00am mprove your strength, stamina, flexibility and balance. This course incorporates hand weights, stretches and aerobic movements. Suitable for seniors and those new to exercise ($50 for 8 weeks, contact SHARE directly for more information or to enrol on 9533 4422 or info@share.org.au).
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Tuesdays, 7 May – 25 June – 6:00pm – 7:00pm his program is designed to improve your flexibility and balance. Learn how to relax and improve concentration and breathing. Bring a mat if you have one ($80 for 8 weeks).
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Woodstock Community Programs are subsidised by Burwood Council to foster health and wellbeing within the community. For further information about these programs or to make a booking contact Burwood Council on 9911 9911 or email council@burwood.nsw.gov.au
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William Street reunion The annual lunch reunion for the William Street Girls’ High School, which closed in 1950, will be held on Friday May 10 at the NSW Bowlers’ Club from 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to the prior meeting at 11.30am. For more information, call Norma on 9525 2339. New book for Strathfield academic Strathfield’s Jack Singh, who has a Master of Environmental Law degree
from Sydney University has published a new book ‘History of Australia revisited ( critical History of Australia)’. This book records a concise and critical history of Australia from the day when Endracht landed on Barren Island in 1616 to the dolorous days of John Howard’s government in 2007. The book uses simple and common sense language, grasping the reader’s attention from the outset and can be purchased directly from the author for $40 plus postage
by calling 0409912694 or online for $65 from Prestige Books. Free concert series From Latin folk to gypsyswing, country-waltz, jazz and jump-blues, an eclectic mix of live musical sounds and sights will spice-up Sydney Olympic Park’s Bicentennial Park every Sunday throughout May and early-June from 12 noon until 3pm on selected dates. Starring six of Sydney’s most unique and upbeat acts, Strolling Strings and
Other Things is a free series of roving music performances and part of this year’s Bicentennial Park 25th Anniversary celebrations. See sydneyolympicpark.com/25 for more information. Crime down The NSW Police Commissioner announced new figures from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research on April 17 showing some categories of serious crime at their lowest recorded levels in more than 20 years. Per capita rates of some crime
Burwood Council bounces back into strong position Faker. “The report places us The Financial in the top 3% in the State and Sustainability of the shows we have managed to New South Wales Local turn the organisation around”. Government Sector, released “Over the past few years by the Treasury Corporation we have concentrated on last week, outlines the long term sustainability of councils making Burwood Council stronger, more efficient in NSW, and places Burwood and more strategic, andSHOP the up on the top of the FRIENDLY charts, THE PLACE TO outcome of this report shows together with City of Sydney, we are heading in the right Mosman, Hills Shire and direction”. Warringah Councils. The financial assessment of The report, which looked at historical performance as well the 152 Councils, delivered by Chief Executive Steve as future sustainability, rated from the NSW Treasury Burwood Council’s previous Department (TCorp), will performance in the “weak” category but the overall future be considered as part of the Local Government Review identifies Burwood as one of Panel (Review Panel) chaired only a few councils in NSW by Professor Graham Sansom. with a financially positive TCorp determined that no future. “We welcome these findings definition of sustainability from the independent review,” existed and developed its says Burwood Mayor, Cr John own definition upon the key
elements of financial strength, service being that: “A local government will be financially sustainable over the long term when it is able to generate sufficient funds to provide the levels of service and infrastructure agreed with its community” AND DINE In the comprehensive assessment, TCorp considered the financial capacity of each Council, including historical results from the 2009 to 2012 financial years, long term sustainability and financial performance in comparison to a range of similar Councils when measured against the established benchmarks. Among other findings, the report states that sustainability is expected to deteriorate over the short term for nearly 50%
in 2012 were significantly lower than in 1990 including murder (51% lower), motor vehicle theft (73% lower), break and enter non-dwelling (65% lower), break and enter dwelling (45% lower), robbery with a weapon not a firearm (29% lower),robbery with a firearm (71% lower), and robbery without a weapon (26% lower). Celebrating volunteers The Canada Bay based Communities for Communities, which has raised over
$1million is celebrating its volunteers on Wednesday May 15 at PJ’s Irish Pub in Drummoyne from 7pm. “Whether you’ve volunteered on one event or at many in our eleven years, or if you would like to volunteer, please come along so that we can say thank you,” said President Jacque Weaver. Food will be served and the bar is nearby for any drinks. Please RSVP for catering before 11 May. By calling Jacque on 0419 419 803 or email info@ communitiesforcommunities. com.au
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of all Councils and that, “addressing the expected continued deterioration of Councils’ financial positions will require an extensive consultation process with the community to consider a combination of revenue increases, expenditure reductions and service level reviews”. Last year Burwood Council sold off land for $47million and claim that council is now more efficient. “We have implemented an organisational restructure, including the appointment THE FRIENDLY of a new General Manager and Executive and instigated a large number of service reviews, making our Council more efficient, and generating savings,” Mayor Faker said.
Well-respected legal eagle by day but musician by night, Dave Sattout will launch his first solo album, ‘Jukebox’, at The Vanguard in Newtown on May 19, following a lengthy stint as guitarist for festival favourites The Bakery and rock’n’roll divas Jimmy Swouse & The Angry Darts. Dave has assembled a 6-piece band for the launch at The Vanguard, which will be his only Sydney performance before travelling to Europe and Lebanon for shows in June and July. The Vanguard is an intimate, purpose built live music venue and restaurant that plays host the greats of Australian and SHOPtointernational AND DINE music. To book for the show and/or dinner see www.vanguard.com.au
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Australian Tennis legend, Neale Fraser, will join Australian Tennis Museum Patron, Ken Rosewall, at the annual fundraising luncheon at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre on Monday May 6. The Australian Tennis Museum, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, houses one of the largest and most significant historical tennis collections in the country. Museum Patron, Ken Rosewall is very proud of the magnificent display and is also encouraging members of the public to come along to the lunch and hear special guest, Neale Fraser. ”We are thrilled that Neale is helping the museum and our supporters at such a wonderful milestone. “It’s important for the future of the sport in this country that we understand the history and the people who have had a positive impact,” Ken said. The luncheon is an essential part in fundraising for the continued preservation and conservation of Australia’s tennis history and has recently added the Lacoste dress in which Australian favourite, Sam Stosur, won her maiden U.S Open title in 2011. Gary Wilkinson, will lead the luncheon and an interview with the Neale Fraser, who led Australia’s Davis Cup team as its captain for 24 years. “I am honoured to be a part of the Australian Tennis Museum’s fundraising luncheon. When Ken
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