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THE FIRST LADIES Female presidents lead Rotary The Inner west will be well served by four full-time working women as Rotary presidents, dispelling the myth that Rotary is full of older men. Sana Karmalesan (Burwood), Dee Covington (Concord), Suzanne Freund (Strathfield) and Alison Geddes (Breakfast Point) are each long-time Rotarians and for the coming year will lead their clubs as Presidents working to raise money for community projects, charities and international efforts such as disaster relief through shelter boxes and the world-wide eradication of polio. For town planner Alison Geddes, the Presidential role is familiar, having served in that position in Auckland six years ago. “Breakfast Point Rotary club is a feisty little club that punches above its weight and has a lot of fun,” Alison explained. “Concord hospital is our major beneficiary but we support a lot of other causes as well. I intend to continue the ambitious program the Club has set for itself and will put an emphasis on increasing membership.” Sana Karmalesan, who owns Burwood Skin Care & Electrolysis, is taking her second turn as Burwood President and has nominated the ANZAC Research Institute Medical
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Appeal (at Concord Hospital) to further the work by Professor Derek Hart as her main focus. “Burwood Rotary will invite all our local schools to participate in the Appeal with prizes for Junior and Senior categories,” Sana said. “It’s important that young people know more about cancer and contributing to their community.” Concord Rotary has welcomed its third female president in Dee Covington, who works in retail. The hugely successful Concord Farmers Markets in Cintra Park each month remain the mainstay for the club. “We will continue to support local schools, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Concord Hospital and The Salvation Army,” Dee said. Suzanne Freund is Strathfield Rotary’s first proud female president. “I don’t think it’s important that leaders just be females, but Rotary needs to be representative of the community in terms of gender, nationality and skills. The stereotype needs to be questioned,” she said. Her work with Lifeline at Ashfield has inspired Ms Freund to support mental illness. (full story on page 13). Rotary first ladies: (left to right) Suzanne Freund, Dee Covington, Alison Geddes and Sana Karmalesan.
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ulia who?” are likely to be the two words uttered by most Australians when it comes time to vote this September. Already, our first female prime minister’s fall from grace seems like ancient history in the everchanging political climate where back-stabbing and bickering are the norm. No doubt Gillard getting the boot woke up more than a few Liberals who (quite rightly) thought they had the election in the bag. What I’m looking forward to most is not
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BURWOOD the chance to vote between Rudd and Abbott, but to see whether the choice is Rudd or Turnbull. A few months ago my friend Ramona lamented that, when it comes to a new leader, we have Hobson’s choice. In any case, Rudd’s
return has definitely added a bit of uncertainty and drama into what was going to be the most predictable election I’ve ever voted in. A word of advice for any pollie who wants to win me over: make fixing public hospitals your number one priority and
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I’ll be on your side. Having spent too much time for my liking in hospitals during the past few months both my family and I couldn’t help wondering if politicians really knew the sick, sick state that many of them are in – and if so, then why wasn’t more money being put into a solution? Not every Australian can afford private care. Closer to home, yet still too far away for many inner-west residents, is controversial Northern beaches-based politician Ron Delezio, Liberal member for Watson.
Mr Delezio’s decision to stand for an electorate he does not live in has angered some voters. Does his location make any difference to his political credentials? Should he, or anyone else for that matter, be allowed to run for an electorate they don’t go to sleep and wake up in each day? For this issue, I caught up with Ron to ask him about all this and find out what his plans are for the inner-west. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the debate. Email me at Mitchell@scenenewspapers. com.au
On that note, you might have also noticed that replacing the picture of your well-known, blonde editor is that of a not-soblonde, not-so-well-known deputy editor who is holding the fort while Belinda Noonan takes a well-deserved break before returning freshly charged for next fortnight’s edition. Don’t worry, I’ve been with the paper since I moved to Sydney in 2006 and – apart from six mistaken months in the uninspiring eastern suburbs – have always lived in Sydney’s inner-west. It’s a good place to call home.
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Burwood singer Irene by Mitchell Jordan Suvindrarajah will join the stage with a host of young South Asian performers in a musical Daniel Vijayakumar, one of www.burwoodscene.com.au the ‘Showcase’ organisers, and performance next month. 19-year-old Irene is part of decided to return to the spotlight ‘Showcase’, which gives youth once again. from Sri Lankan and Indian “It just felt right,” she said. “No matter what your musical backgrounds the chance to share their work with the background is, ‘Showcase’ is a wider Australian community tangible experience for anyone. at Parramatta RSL Auditorium It’s about giving back to the on Sunday 4 August. community and honouring the After a hiatus, Irene, who has culture you were raised in.” NEWSup in3Burwood, Irene sang on and off since she was Growing three years old, was approached often felt “a bit left out” until she 6 October 2011 at Strathfield Girls High by fellow inner-west singer, started
School and met many others from the South Asian community. “Burwood is very multicultural – I can’t say that I ever really felt discriminated against,” she said. She finds singing a “rewarding” experience, because it offers something to both the singer and audience. “I’m thinking of doing one or two covers by Norah Jones,” Irene said. “I’ll spend 10 minutes on stage – the songs will have a really raw sound.” ‘Showcase’ tickets are $20 for single or $50 for a family. Call 0431 692 601.
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Canberra jobs to be cut under Coalition It was easy going for Opposition Leader Tony Abbott in front of the party faithful at Craig Laundy’s Homebush headquarters on Sunday, July 14, to kick off the Coalition’s Reid campaign. Over 100 supporters, many in blue T-shirts, cheered Mr Abbott’s promise to get rid of the carbon tax (although how that occurs without a willing senate was not explained) with the “same strong team who have the same strong plans”, in an obvious dig at Labor’s policy backflips and past leadership turmoil. “We will build a stronger economy so that everyone can get ahead, we’ll abolish the carbon tax, we’ll payback Labor’s debt and we’ll stop the boats – that’s what we’re offering the people of Australia,” Mr Abbott said. “We will create wealth first before spending it. And a Liberal government will get the WestConnex built.” Mr Abbott said that Reid was a ‘must win’ seat. “All eyes will be on Reid. If we don’t win this seat we won’t win the election,” he said. If elected Abbott will make cuts to the bureaucratic payroll, which for education has risen from $6million per annum in 2007 to the billions. “We want to see an efficient government, we don’t want to see a big bloated bureaucracy and that’s one of the reasons why we’ve said that the commonwealth public sector payroll in Canberra would be reduced by at least
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›› Parramatta City Council has introduced 30 minutes free wifi access in parts of their CBD. We put out a tweet asking followers if they thought that would be good in the ever-growing Burwood CBD. “Yes please”, said one. “And in Strathfield CBD too” said another.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott (with wife Margie) gives Liberal Reid candidate Craig Laundy the thumbs up at Homebush. Photo: Michael Santer. by Belinda Noonan
12,000 under a Coalition government,” Mr Abbott said. The jobs lost would all be through “natural attrition” he stated. Mr Laundy, flanked by his wife Suzie and their three children, said the election will provide a choice. “As you stand in the ballot box on whatever day that election may be, voters have to ask themselves what does the future of this country
look like if this Government is re-elected? What is in the future for your children and your grandchildren?” Mr Laundy said. Following the launch, Mr Abbott, wife Margie and the Laundy family spent over an hour on Majors Bay Road in Concord, speaking with residents and shop owners. The surprised Sunday brunch goers gave the Opposition Leader a mostly warm welcome. “It’s great for the area [that
Tony Abbott was there]. This is a marginal seat and can go either way,” said Chris Burt from North Strathfield. Cafe owner, Simon said he was worried about debt. “This government has spent so much money. The list goes on and on. For one year they can give Indonesia nothing and fix the M4 – that’s a big issue around here.” For one man, it’s “a choice of two evils”. “We don’t want Kevin and Tony is too old
Top award for Croydon’s emerging artist The Mosman Art Award for ‘Young Emerging Artist’ winner from Croydon, Remnim Alexander Tayco is a local talent to watch. His prestigious win in the non-acquisitive under 35 years category, titled ‘Before and After’ will be on exhibition
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Congratulations to the four residents who won green hampers
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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
Please note: Council and Committee Meetings have been moved from Tuesday nights to Monday nights as of August 2013 Building & Development Committee Meeting – Monday, 12 August at 6.00pm in Council Chambers Council Meeting – Monday, 26 August at 6.00pm in Council Chambers
LOOKING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE R ecently, I presented green hampers to four residents who were rewarded for their environmentally sustainable practices.
The winners entered a recycling competition at Council’s information stall in Burwood Plaza on World Environment Day and correctly identified items that were not recyclable. The competition was a novel way to get the message across about the importance of recycling, and it is one of many ways Council is leading by example and actively reducing our impact on the environment. Working under the Green Action Plan, Council has
delivered a new waste management plan which will divert waste away from landfill, educational workshops in local primary schools and community groups, the promotion of solar access for open spaces and biannual residential bin audits. In addition, Council offers services to keep our area clean such as the illegal dumping and dob in a dumper services and graffiti removal program. I would urge people to report any sightings of dumped rubbish, as the pollution is damaging to our environment. Please call Council on 9911 9911 if you have any information.
Mayor Faker places a wreath in front of the Sandakan Memorial
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SANDAKAN REMEMBRANCE IMPROVING LOCAL AMENITIES SERVICE
he Burwood Sandakan Education Committee together with Burwood Council will host the 20th Sandakan Remembrance Service, to be held on Sunday 4 August 2013 from 11.00am at the Sandakan Memorial, Burwood Park, Burwood. The story of the Sandakan death marches is one
Council is currently upgrading parks across Burwood
of World War II’s most tragic. It is also one of the most heroic. The soldiers’ heroism, determination and indomitable spirit are testimony to the strength of human spirit and an inspiration to all. Only six soldiers survived, all of them Australian. Out of the men who died 23 were from Burwood.
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The Blair Park Plan of Management is currently on public exhibition and Council invites members of the community to view the documents and comment upon them. Please visit Council’s website www.burwood.nsw. gov.au for more information.
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Balgowlah boy’s bid for Watson Liberal member Ron Delezio is willing to cross the bridge from Balgowlah and return to Sydney’s west if he claims the seat of Watson in this year’s election. The electrician-turnedpolitician who resides in the northern beaches has ignited controversy throughout the electorate which he is going head to head with Labor’s Tony Burke. Confronted with why he was chasing after a position in an electorate so far from home, Mr Delezio wasted no time in taking a swipe at Mr Burke. “Tony Burke lived in Woollahra before he was minister,” he said. “I lived in that area for 35 years and brought my kids up in Watson. How much more do you want?” For some, those 35 years are ancient history. On Twitter, one user named Anna wrote that: “I told him [Ron] I will only vote for him if he moves in the area.” When Burwood Scene asked if he planned on moving back to the Watson area, Mr Delezio replied: “Yes, I would.” According to Mr Delezio, the people of Watson have been “neglected” for the last three terms. “As far as talking to the constituents, Tony hasn’t got an open-door policy. My main concern is that families here
are suffering.” These claims were rejected by Mr Burke. “If Mr Delezio has the connection with our area as he claims to in his leaflets, he would already know what I have delivered for every school in every suburb and hospital and nursing homes,” he told Burwood Scene. Mr Delezio plans to move his office from Rhodes to somewhere central to his electorate. “I want to be where the people are, not in an outside suburb of Watson that is hard to get to,” he said, adding that an ideal location would be between Lakemba, Belmore and Campsie. He also has his sights on reducing noise pollution in the Strathfield-Belfield area, which he believes is plagued by 24-hour-a-day freight trains. “When they slow down, all the carriages catch up,” he said. “There’s going to be 1000 semi-trailers coming out of that area per day.” One inner-west resident claimed that they had received nothing but a flyer from Mr Delezio in the letterbox and had only seen him at one public event. Mr Delezio defended his campaign tactics, citing the Liberal Party’s campaign launch with Joe Hockey at
Ron Delezio and his daughter, Sophie at his campaign launch function at Club Burwood. Photo: Michael Santer by Mitchell Jordan
Burwood RSL this month. “I’ve been out there every day for the last five months,” he said. “I’ve taken 10 months off work to do this campaign on
a daily basis and have door knocked on houses and small businesses.” Mr Delezio entered politics 10 years ago after his daughter, Sophie, was seriously injured in an accident, which prompted him to create the Day of
Follow Council on Instragram Joining Instagram is the latest development in Burwood Council’s social media drive. Residents can connect with Council by following @BurwoodCouncil, or share their memories and experience of Burwood by using #Burwood. “Instagram gives Council an informal way to connect with the community and share images which make our area a proud place to live,” says Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker. “We are continuing to identify ways to increase our conversation with residents, particularly with the younger members of our community.” Users can also interact with Council through Facebook at www.facebook. com/burwoodcouncil or Twitter @BurwoodCouncil.
Difference Foundation, a charity that helps critically injured children and their families. “There is a need for people to feel that someone cares for them,” he said. “I know that I can do an even bigger job.”
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NAIDOC week gains strength The local community came out in force for this year’s NAIDOC celebrations in Burwood on Wednesday, July 10 at an event to help foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Burwood Council supported the celebration with other agencies including ADHC, Centrelink, Housing NSW, and Telstra. Children and adults enjoyed live music and performances, guest speakers, animals from Featherdale Wildlife Park, bush tucker, a free barbecue and children’s activities. The theme for NAIDOC Week 2013 was We Value the Vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions, which were presented to the Federal Parliament in 1963. The bark petitions were presented as a pair of bark paintings with traditional Indigenous art forms and text. They were formally recognised by the Australian Parliament, and are considered founding documents and the catalyst for legislative and constitutional reform to recognise the rights of Indigenous Australians.
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New look in ten days brings in the customers In a Kmart Australia first, the Ashfield store closed its doors for only 10 days to undergo major refurbishment and a complete upgrade in its overall design of its 6,239 square metres, reopeining on time on July 11. Ashfield store manager Craig Schibeci said there is a lot going on behind the scenes. “The team worked very hard to make changes to the store and we think the customers will be excited by the new shopping experience we’re providing. Customers have a brighter and more vibrant store with engaging, colourful graphics and wider aisles to make navigating around the store a lot easier.”
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Ashfield opera singer David Parkin is about to find himself a long way from the inner-west. After winning the 2013 Vienna State Opera Award, 34-year-old Mr Parkin and his wife will pack up their bags and head for Austria in December this year to spend the next five months in Vienna honing his skills. Mr Parkin, who will be presented with the award on 28 July, was required to audition at the Opera Centre in Surry Hills. “I was happy with how it went,” he recalled. “The judges called me not long after to say I’d won. My wife was with me at the time and we were both very excited.” Vienna may be synonymous with opera, but Mr Parkin has never visited the city before.
“Both my siblings studied there,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to it because Vienna is one of the jewels in Europe’s crown.” Mr Parkin is currently brushing up on his German in preparation for his new life. “I want to get up-to-speed before I leave,” he added. The engineer-turned-singer said that he had been interested in opera since childhood. The turning point for Mr Parkin was winning Australia’s first Operatunity Oz competition, a joint production between Opera Australia and the ABC, which was televised late in 2006. “I’ve spent the last three years doing opera full-time,” he said. “What I love most about opera is that it’s where music and emotion interconnect, language drops away and you tell a story through another medium.”
Ashfield Police meet with locals A sh fi e l d L o cal Are a Command is holding the Community Safety Precinct C ommittee Meeting on Wednesday 7 August at 10 am. Ashfield Police have been running community-based safety meetings for many years now as part of the New South Wales Police Force’s commitment to community engagement and
reducing crime and the fear of crime in the community. These meetings allow police and the local community to meet on a regular basis to allow discussions to take place on crime prevention and local crime related issues that affect our community. The meeting will conclude at 11.30 am.
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The enduring significance of Burwood’s Sandakan Memorial The Sandakan “death march” in World War II remains the greatest single atrocity committed against Australians in war. 2000 Australian and 500 British prisoners of war were incarcerated in Ranau, North Borneo during WWII following the brutal and infamous death marches from Sandakan in East Malaysia. Only six Australians survived the inhuman conditions to tell their story, which remained largely unknown for many decades after the war. The Sandakan Memorial in Burwood Park is one of only six memorials across Australia and it is only in recent history that a fitting memorial has been established at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Each year in August, the Sandakan Memorial Service draws more people to honour
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those who died, many of whom came from the local area. One such resident is Gladys Barnes, whose father was stationed in Singapore and met with one of the only survivors of the Sandakan Death Marches, Nelson Short. After escaping from the death marches, Nelson came home and told Gladys’ family of his last moments with their father before his death. NSW Governor Marie Bashir will attend this year’s Service on Sunday, August 4 at 11am. There will also be a display of artworks by Bill Young, one of the last surviving POWs, a Wall of Remembrance featuring the men who died in Sandakan an image gallery presented by renowned historian Lynette Silver.
Gladys Barnes at last year’s Sandakan Memorial Service.
Councillor suggests improvements to new planning model Burwood Community Voice, led by councillor Lesley FurneauxCook, has made 37 recommendations in a submission to the NSW Government on the White Paper—A New Planning System for NSW. The grass-roots political group says that faced with the prospect of more developments like Railway Parade, Burwood, with threats to heritage and with reduced
community involvement in planning, Burwood Community Voice (BCV) needed to have a say. “BCV is a group of residents who represent the interests of people who live in the area. Our aim is to make sure the community has a strong say in shaping the planning process at all levels,” Cr Furneaux-Cook says. “The White Paper is strongly biased to economic growth
without enough consideration for the needs of local people. We will end up with more developments imposed on us like those on Railway Parade which were approved by the Land and Environment Court.” “Community consultation in planning is trumpeted in the white paper but in reality there are few opportunities for community decision-making,”
she states. “In contrast it has been made easier for developers to get their projects approved. Even if developments are outside planning controls, they may still be approved without residents being informed or notified.” “Under the existing system some people in Burwood Council area find it is difficult to get planning permission for small changes to their homes but
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yet massive developments seem to get passed easily. We want a planning system that prioritises the quality of life of people who live and work in the area. BCV concedes that there are positive aspects citing the introduction of eplanning, to track developments and expanding the power of residents to make minor changes to their homes.
Future leaders as Council’s groundbreaking project is rolled out Burwood Council hosted a training workshop on Wednesday, 10 July to prepare and inspire young people to be leaders and change makers as Council’s hugely successful Different People Different Voices Project (DPDVP) is rolled out in schools. Twenty young people received training as youth leaders to practise real-life challenging scenarios, problem solving, confidence building and leadership skills which will fully prepare them to be board game facilitators at high schools. The training came as the DPDVP is rolled out in schools across the Inner West and the wider Sydney region. The project was piloted at St Johns Park High School and has so far involved over 390 young people. DPDVP engages school-aged youth in an educational board game and provides youth services maps. The project has also highlighted the link between awareness and understanding factors that may lead to violent extremism. The development of the DPDVP has been funded by the Federal Attorney-General’s Department’s Building Community Resilience Grants Program.
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Sunday 4 August 2013, Burwood Park, Burwood, 11.00am
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he Burwood Sandakan Education Committee together with Burwood Council will host the 20th Sandakan Remembrance Service at the Sandakan Memorial, Burwood Park Burwood. The community are invited to attend this significant Service to honour the Prisoners of War who lost their lives at Sandakan and in the march to Ranau in 1945. The story
of the Sandakan death marches is one of World War II’s most tragic. It is also one of the most heroic. The soldiers’ heroism, determination and indomitable spirit are testimony to the strength of human spirit and an inspiration to all. Only six soldiers survived, all of them Australian. Out of the men who died 23 were from Burwood.
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Finals fever for SCHOOLHSCHOLID vocational AYS training students
The second instalment of the Federal Government’s Schoolkids Bonus has started arriving in parent’s bank accounts. John Murphy, Member for Reid, said that 6,850 local families, facing back-to-school costs, would receive more than $7.1 million as they start receiving the second instalment
from 4 July. “The Schoolkids Bonus helps lighten the load for local families,” Mr Murphy said. “This money helps parents buy uniforms, shoes, school books and stationery, as well as other costs like school excursions, music lessons and sports registration fees.”
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Heidi Lam from Burwood Girls High and Christian Da-Costa from Rosebank College were among the eight finalists from 200 candidates in the Sydney Region Vocational Education NSW Training Awards held in June. “The Vocational Education NSW Training Awards recognise the top students in each region, who complete a very detailed application and attend numerous lengthy and rigorous interviews. Sydney Business Education Partnerships (BEP) had four finalists competing in this year’s awards with two from inner west schools,” said Evelyn Palmer, BEP Workplacement Coordinator. The NSW Training Awards Breakfast recognises HSC students who are nominated by their schools for their outstanding work in various vocational HSC subjects. Only eight finalists are chosen to attend the Awards Breakfast, which was held in mid-June. Mandatory workplacement is an integral part of the student’s course and is divided into two placements of 35 hours in Year 11 and 12, working with different employers. Heidi, who acts as ‘executive chef ’ at school worked at the 5 star Westin Hotel and this year at Rockpool Bar and Grill, where she was offered an apprenticeship. Christian was only in Year
10 when he completed his preliminary Hospitality HSC course, firstly at Cruise Bar & Restaurant at Circular Quay and then at Rockpool Bar & Grill. “To be in the final eight is an amazing achievement,” Ms Palmer said. “Offering HSC students’ workplacements raises the business’s profile in the community while offering young people a vital and rewarding experience. It also provides opportunities for business and education partnership whilst simultaneously assisting employers in accessing potential casual, part time or full time employees.” Sydney BEP’s host employers include Burwood RSL and Five Dock Realty. Local businesses can assist by hosting HSC students for their mandatory 35 hour (one week) workplacements in a variety of vocational subjects that include construction, business administration, retail, hospitality, IT, financial services, automotive services, entertainment, tourism, events, media or electrotechnology. Offering a student workplacement comes at no cost to the employer, as the student does not receive payment and insurance is fully covered. To find out more contact Sydney BEP on 9191 9823 or www.sydneybep. com.au
Drummoyne canteen hungry for help Students at Drummoyne Public School face the partial closure of their canteen unless more volunteers can help out with keeping it running. According to Louise McGuigan, head of the Parents and Citizens Canteen Committee, the P&C is considering its options for continued operation. “Without additional help it’s likely that ongoing, we will be forced to close the canteen one or two days per week, or reduce the canteen’s menu to offer a basic service to the students,” she said. “This will be a great shame as we currently have a wide variety of foods available, including a hot meal daily which is a very popular choice for many of the students.” Ms McGuigan said that the rising cost
of living meant that both parents are often forced to seek paid work, reducing the amount of volunteers available to give up their time. Drummoyne Public School is now seeking help from outside the school community and are asking for anyone in the local area who can spare an hour or two each week to volunteer this time to help keep the canteen operating. “It’s actually very rewarding work,” said Ms McGuigan. “It’s not difficult and many hands make light work. If you can make a sandwich and have some spare time, we’d love to hear from you.” If you can help, call Louise McGuigan on 0409 909 398.
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Leila speaks up Year 11 PLC Sydney student Leila Bunguric has advanced to the NSW final of the Plain English Speaking competition. Leila, who was recently elected School Captain of PLC Sydney for 2014, will have plenty of opportunities to use her talents in the next 12 months. The semi-finals of the Plain English Speaking competition on 14 June s aw 2 4 c onte st ant s present two speeches – a prepared eight-minute talk on any subject chosen by the contestant and a three-minute-long impromptu speech on a subject chosen by the
adjudicator. “The impromptu topic was ‘preaching to the converted’ and I had three minutes to write some notes for the speech,” Leila explained. The Head of Speech at PLC Sydney, Ms Therese Bennetts, was thrilled with Leila’s achievement so far. “Thousands enter this competition, so getting to the State finals is a big deal. She was one of the first finalists selected from the semi-finals, so she has a real chance of winning in July,” Ms Bennetts said. The winner of the State final will compete at the national competition in Alice Springs on 19 August. Leila Bunguric’s gift of the gab has taken her to the NSW finals.
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Health workers face the chop Proposed changes to Medicare under a Liberal government have drawn ire from member for Reid, John Murphy MP. Mr Murphy said Mr Abbott planned to scrap the inner-west Sydney and the Western Sydney Medicare locals and sack frontline health workers. “Medicare locals are designed to put decisions about health services in the hands of the people who know best – our local community,” Mr Murphy said. “They plan and fund extra health services in our community, making it easier for all of us to get the healthcare we need.” Mr Murphy said the Liberal candidate for Reid must come clean on his position on our Medicare locals. “Does Mr Laundy support his leader’s cuts or does he support health jobs and services in Reid? He can’t have it both ways.” Liberal Member for Reid, Craig Laundy said that the Coalition government will review Medicare locals to ensure that funds are directed towards “vital clinical services rather than bloated administration.” “Each and every dollar that is spent on administration is a dollar that is not spent on doctors, nurses, medical equipment and procedures vital to patients,” he said. “The Coalition’s review of Medicare locals is to ensure funding is spent as effectively as possible with any efficiencies and savings used to support further investment in primary health care services to benefit patients.”
Yaralla Estate evictions prompt inquiry Following the outcry from horse owners and local residents after horses were evicted from Yaralla Estate, a new parliamentary committee will inquire into the actions of the Sydney Local Health District following its decision to lease part of the Yaralla Estate to the NSW Police Force. The historic estate in Concord has been used for horse agistment by private horse owners since 1938 and is currently managed by the Sydney Local Health District under the Walker Trusts Act 1938. On 18 April, Sydney Local Health District entered into an arrangement with the NSW Police Force for the agistment of police horses and private horse owners were advised to remove their horses by 31 May. Drummoyne MP John Sidoti supported horse owners and residents saying in April
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Members of Canada Bay SES, Burwood Police, and Rhodes Fire and Rescue NSW have vowed to leave the booze alone by taking part in Dry July to raise funds for the Concord Hospital Cancer Centre. “It is a cause that is close to my heart,” said SES volunteer Bill Hoyles who was diagnosed with cancer at Concord Hospital in 1998. “Without treatment, they gave me a life expectancy of between two and fifteen years ... which runs out this year. Fortunately the treatment appears to have been successful so far.”
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Captain Greg McIlwaine, Rhodes Fire & Rescue NSW; Bill Hoyles, Canada Bay SES; Jeanette O’Hara, former Deputy Mayor of City of Canada Bay; A/Prof Philip Beale, SLHD Director of Cancer Services and Senior Constable John Tikisci, Crime Prevention Officer, Burwood LAC.
b. the eviction of community members whose horses are agisted on the Estate lands
that any tender process to lease the land should go to public tender. NSW Shadow Planning Minister and Concord resident, Luke Foley also joined in the fight by releasing the agreement between the Sydney Local Health District and NSW Police that showed the Mounted Police would pay less than the community horse owners. Committee Chair, Robert Borsak MLC said, “The concerns of horse owners and riders in the Yaralla Estate have been heard. This new parliamentary committee has been established to scrutinise the actions of the Sydney Local Health District and to examine if the eviction of community members whose horses are agisted on the Estate lands was appropriate. We are encouraging interested parties to make a written submission to the Committee by 31 July 2013.”
Councils across the inner-west are holding a range of activities for this month’s National Tree Day. To kick off, Bunnings Warehouse in Ashfield is hosting How to Plant a Tree workshops on 27 Saturday and 28 Sunday July. On Sunday 28 July, Canada Bay Council will be at Queen Elizabeth Park, where from 9am to midday, participants will be working to create a buffer to help protect the Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest community. Canada Bay Council will host a BBQ for volunteers on the day. To RSVP as a volunteer, phone 9911 6555. According to National Tree Day manager, Debbie Agnew, the day is a “call-to-action” for Australians to get back outside. “It is a great opportunity to connect with your community or family, help the environment, have fun and contribute for a legacy for future generations,” she said. Strathfield Council are also holding events.
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c. the “independent audit of the site” referred to in a 19 April 2013 media release issued by the Sydney Local Health District, and d. any other related matter. The Committee invites public participation in the inquiry process. Written submissions addressing the terms of reference can be emailed to yarallaestateinquiry@parliament.nsw.gov.au, lodged via the Committee’s website at www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/yarallaestateinquiry or hardcopies mailed to: The Director, Select Committee on the Agistment of Horses at Yaralla Estate, Legislative Council,CLASSIFIEDS Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
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Liberals go full throttle on the carbon tax attack Reid candidate Craig Laundy has labelled Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s pre-election changes to the carbon tax as “different name, same pain”. Mr Laundy believes that the re-election of the Labor government will mean that Reid families and small businesses will continue to pay the carbon tax. “It doesn’t matter if you change the name, or turn the fixed price into a floating price – it is still a carbon tax,’’ Mr Laundy said. “There will still be a tax on electricity and gas bills – and that doesn’t change. It’s a different name, same pain.’’ Mr Laundy said local people
should be wary of another Labor leader making carbon tax promises. “We have to look at Mr Rudd’s record. He voted for the carbon tax and just two weeks ago increased the carbon tax. According to Treasury’s own figures, a floating carbon tax will still increase, reaching $38 a tonne by 2019 and continues to go up to $350 over the coming decades,” he said. Mr Laundy re-stated Tony Abbott’s promise to get rid of the carbon tax “lock, stock and barrel.” “Only the Coalition has consistently pledged to abolish the
carbon tax and only the Coalition can be trusted to do it,’’ Mr Laundy said. “The Coalition’s promise to completely scrap the carbon tax means that families will save 10 per cent on their power bills. It will also give immediate relief for local businesses, which means more money to invest in jobs and higher wages.” Mr Laundy also pointed to the cost for trucking companies. “If Labor is re-elected, they have legislated to expand the carbon tax by putting it on diesel fuel for heavy trucks on 1 July next year, which means higher transportation costs and pressure on prices,” he said.
Have your say Dear Editor, Since our former PM Julia Gillard announced a Sept election way back in March we have seen the sprouting of shop- and house-front posters extolling the virtues of the candidates. I’m particularly intrigued by the catch phrase of our Federal Member for Labor John Murphy’s – “On Our Side”. I wonder when that happened – that Mr Murphy decided to take the side of his constituents? I wrote to you before the carbon tax was brought in asking you to take a stand against this as it would not be good for our country and you instead voted with the party rather than for your electorate. Your reply was “I’ll vote as the Labor Party directs”. “On our side”, Mr Murphy? Nor was it in evidence when the mining tax was debated and passed – nor Building the Education Revolution, nor Pink Batts, nor illegal immigration … in fact, I can’t recall
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seeing much of it at all. My latest letter sent asked you “ Will you now take a stand against carbon tax & have this terrible tax overturned. The country’s debt is out of control, money is being spent and promised in a reckless manner with no regard for a budget and trying to stay within what we can afford. Please let me know what you will do should you be elected to help your community and Australia?” It remains unanswered. “On our side”, Mr Murphy? And now Mr Murphy has been revealed as one of the “Faceless 42” who run the NSW Labor machine – that bastion of traditional Labor values that has managed to totally discredit a once-proud politic al icon. So, Mr Murphy, you’ve suddenly decided that you’re on my side – thanks, but I’ll take my chances elsewhere. Denise Bergin Five Dock
Connecting local business to its community and residents is the aim for the Croydon Park Chamber of Commerce and in conjunction with Croydon Park Primary School, a long-term member, will host a movie night for children and families at the school on Friday, August 2. The night will also include a local mini-expo with businesses invited to take part by setting up a table or stall to promote their services or products. The Chamber is especially calling on home-based business operators who would ordinarily not have the
Be Involved in the ANZAC Research Join Institute Medical Appeal The The challenge to raise $5million for the ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal to fund new treatment strategies for the most common adult leukaemia, acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), starts in the inner west. The cure for AML, led by Professor Derek Hart at Concord Hospital is only the start, because the same principle can be applied to cure other cancers. How you can be involved in raising funds is only limited by imagination, from making a personal donation, displaying a poster or allocating a special night at your business, hosting or organising your own event or being a volunteer. It’s about owning your
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A event or initiative and depositing those few dollars at any Bendigo Bank branch. The opportunity to be involved for younger people starts at school through the Burwood Rotary Club, and we also invite other Rotary Clubs and service organisations to participate. If you need any information or wish to be sent or collect posters, contact Homebush Bendigo Bank, 27 Rochester Street, Homebush who will be happy to provide support. To promote your event, call Burwood Scene on 9715 2700 or email editor@burwoodscene.com.au
exposure that shop front traders experience. “The Business Chamber and local businesses, including home-based are invited by the school to promote their service on the night, which may range from advertising, through to attending and offering a sample or demonstration (eg taste-testing, beautician services, a display),” said Chamber secretary Silvana Franze. Those interested in attending can rsvp via croydonpk-p.school@ det.nsw.edu.au and include a brief description of how they would like to participate.
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Meet Strathfield Rotary’s first female president There was a time when Suzanne Freund never thought she would join the Rotary Club. All this changed when the single mother who lived on a property received an invitation from a friend to come along to the club. Not only did Ms Freund connect with other like-minded people and get involved in community health projects, she also met and married her husband, Kevin, a fellow Rotarian and moved to Strathfield to be with him. Fast-forward to nine years later and Ms Freund has now been appointed president of Strathfield Rotary. Apart from being a huge personal achievement, it is also the first time that a female has been given the role at Strathfield. Not that she is one for playing the gender card. “After doing my homework on the issues affecting the area I felt quite comfortable in being president,” Ms Freund said. “I’m interested in what I myself can bring to Rotary, not the fact that I’m a woman.” Still, Ms Freund’s appointment marks a new era for the inner-west as Burwood, Concord and Breakfast Point now all have female presidents.
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Suzanne Freund will lead Strathfield Rotary. by Mitchell Jordan
“I don’t think it’s important that leaders just be females, but Rotary needs to be representative of the community in terms of gender, nationality and skills. The stereotype needs to be questioned,” she said. “When I was on my own raising two boys I didn’t think I’d be a member of Rotary because I didn’t think it was for single women, but it’s just about people
coming together and working for a common goal.” Her work with Lifeline at Ashfield has inspired Ms Freund to support mental illness in the community. “It’s especially important for young people to have the language to talk about the issue,” she said. Ms Freund added that along with raising the profile of Strathfield Rotary her other main aim was to consolidate some of the friendships and networks between existing Rotarians.
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Homebush leader farewelled
Camden Lodge stays put
Auburn Councillor Ronney Oueik’s bid to demolish historic Camden Lodge on Burlington Road in Homebush has failed following a Land Connect, Learn, Grow and Environment Court (LEC) is the theme for the Inner ruling last month that the West Small Business Expo house must be rebuilt. 14 August at Strathfield LEC Commissioner Linda Golf Club, Strathfield Pearson visited the site South. on Wednesday, 19 June in Keynote speaker, Yasmin pouring rain and was greeted King, NSW small business by Strathfield Mayor, Guilian commissioner kicks off the and 30 residents who morning, followed by other CLASSIFIEDSVaccari all wanted the fire-damaged presentations on topics house to be re-built. In her such as the importance of ruling the following week customer service, how to the Commissioner refused differentiate your business Mr Ouiek’s application to and being successful online demolish the home and with social media and QR dismissed the appeal. codes. “People power helped Local businesses can also get this decision,” said Mrs be an exhibitor at the show. Marlene Doran OAM. “Along For more information with Strathfield Council, the visit www.innerwestbusiresidents have fought for many nessexpo.com
years to have this significant heritage property returned to its proper state.” Mr Ouiek and his wife first purchased the property in 2009 and lodged an application to demolish it in 2010, which was refused by Strathfield Council. A fire in early 2012 caused further damage. Strathfield Mayor Guilian Vaccari said the LEC ruling was a positive outcome for heritage conservation and a victory for residents.
Energetic and opinionated to the last, Homebush and the Strathfield Municipality sadly lost one of its great community drivers when Graham Doran passed away in the early hours on Friday, June 14. Over 200 people supported Graham’s wife Marlene and their family at St. Anne’s Anglican Church to pay tribute to the man who was an instigator in establishing the Homebush Community Bank, supported many community events and always offered his advice and assistance. Graham was a proud ‘Manx Man’, whose family roots originated in the Isle of Man when his grandfather A.P Doran, one of eleven, made his home in Australia and became nick-name ‘Grumpy Bum’ by Graham’s life have stopped to a minister of the Congregational the girls at the Homebush Bank, have a few words with him in Church. Graham, who grew up it is widely acknowledged that Rochester Street. I thank you all.” in Auburn, attended Newington Graham had an outstanding Marlene sends thanks College and met MLC student, education, life experience and to the following: Marlene at Homebush Railway fantastic memory. Sam Georges, Joe Saad, Kit and Station. They married in May Marlene, who was awarded an Keith Kesby, all the staff from 1958 and then lived in North OAM for her community work, Homebush Community Bank, Manly, welcoming Grant Agar said that Graham’s infallible Strathfield Strikers, Frank and in 1962, brother Hugh arrived memory made her life difficult Colleen Burris, Craig Laundy, in 1967 and daughter Leanne at times, “but he could not abide Richard Davidson, Judith and in 1972. Homebush was always fools”. Jerry Flavin, Alan Griggiths, a part of their lives because Peter English, a Senior Trude Lloyd, Anne Huynh, Marlene’s mother owned a shop Manager from Bendigo Bank, Violet Duong, Lawrence Duong, at 13 Rochester Street and the delivered a heartfelt eulogy Carol Cheung, Jane and Hyde area drew them back. describing his respect for Lin, Dr Bilinsky, Ian and Anne, In 1972, Graham and Marlene Graham, how they butted heads Brian Lambert, Geoff from Bates purchased their home in Howard over the business conference table Street, Mayor Guilian Vaccari, Street, where the family still and their eventual, enduring David Backhouse (Council GM) resides, including daughter friendship. Craig Laundy also and staff, Strathfield Council Leanne, her husband Tony Rosato told the congregation of Graham’s Library staff, Mayor John Faker, THE TOracing. SHOPHomebush AND DINE and their son Lucas.FRIENDLY love ofPLACE sport, especially Public School staff, “When Dad retired from Graham and Marlene could Homebush Boys High School QANTAS, mum was concerned always be found at their ‘usual’ Staff, Strathfield West Seniors he would dampen her volunteer table out the front of The Wok Citizens Club, Homebush work with the council if he was Inn on Rochester Street, where Pharmacy, Bates Street Ladies home with her. So when the almost every local resident would Exercise Club, Kurralee Day Care local Homebush bank branch stop for a chat or to find out the Centre, Friends of Strathfield was closed in 2000 they both latest news. Library. Strathfield Croquet decided Homebush needed a Marlene would like to Club, Emmanuel Vatalis, David bank,” Grant said. express her appreciation to all Langdon, Ajaka Family, Heather “Mum said that Dad needed a their wonderful friends who Reid, Gladys Lim/Debbie Lydia, job but I know he was very happy have supported the family in Margaret Keddie, Doreen Rich, to listen to the races every day their time of grief with flowers, Rick and Grace Herro, Christina and watch sport, but he became cards and donations to the and Ross, Tom Cullen, Jenny, Treasurer of the Homebush ANZAC Research Institute John, Lorraine and Phil James, Branch of the Bendigo Bank. Medical Appeal. “My family have Bob Pettit and family, Teresa and Given that he had a great head learned more from the memories Ross Le Strange, Margaret and for figures, he was an excellent everyone have shared with us,” John Carey, Jan and Ross Jenkins, Treasurer, which he did for ten Marlene said. Penny True, Gloria Bergan, Anna years.” “I thank all the many friendsCLASSIFIEDS Logan, Ann, Mary and Ted Fondly known by the who over the last 12 months of Francis, Betty and Ron Benny.
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Handbags help out women Vanessa Patterson, location manager of White Lady Funerals, Five Dock is reaching out to the community to hand over a handbag to help raise money for women in need by donating their unwanted handbags to the Dress for Success, Bubbles and Bargain fundraising sale. Bubbles and Bargains is a fashion fundraising sale that helps generate funds so it can outfit disadvantaged women free of charge, in high quality professional attire and provides practical advice in preparation for job interviews. To help out, contact Vanessa on 9713 8200.
Electricity cuts power up business Changes to NSW electricity prices have been welcomed by one Burwood business. Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli, said that 1 July 2013 marked a turning point for electricity prices in NSW. “This is great news for families and businesses in the Strathfield electorate,” he said. Mr Casuscelli gave the
Community Grants open Member for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli RFD MP is encouraging community organisations to apply for the 2013 Community Building Partnership program. “This grant program is an opportunity for community groups to receive funding for infrastructure projects that benefit the local Strathfield community,” Mr Casuscelli MP said. “The 2013 program builds on the local success of the 2012 program that saw the roll out of 1,235 community projects throughout NSW as a part of $90 million allocated to the program over four years,” Mr Casuscelli MP said. Applications are now open and close on 31 July, 2013.
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Next View Club meeting Five Dock Evening View Club will be celebrating its 20th Birthday with a Roaring Twenties theme Dinner meeting on Wednesday, August 14th from7.00pm at Club Five Dock, Great North Road. A magician will be coming along to entertain everyone. Ladies are invited to come along and help celebrate. Five Dock View Club meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month. For more THE FRIENDLY PLACE SHOP details call Margaret 97983339 or CherylTO 98196919. View clubs help support the Smith Family. Kookai comes to Birkenhead Women’s fashion label KOOKAÏ opened its first sale boutique at Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre on Saturday, July 13. The first Kookai store of its kind in NSW showcases a range of one-off samples, new stock every week, and a great selection of drastically reduced priced clothing, accessories, bags and shoes - starting from $5. Owned by Abacus Property Group, which is a supporter of the ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal, Birkenhead Point is home to over 120 national and international brands.
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Independent artists of dance and music will be brought together to perform Vitality from 8-10 August at the Seymour Centre in Chippendale, Sydney. Choreographer and composer teams comprised of Martin del Amo and Alex Pozniak, Kathryn Puie and Daniel Blinkhorn, AND DINE Sarah-Vyne Vassallo and Andrew Batt-Rawden have worked together to delve into each other’s art forms and offer their creative perspectives in a collaborative spirit. The project has been in development by two small yet significant arts companies, DirtyFeet and Chronology Arts, both established to support emerging artists in their fields. They came together in 2010 to start brainstorming on how to create more bridges between their artists. Tickets are available from www. seymourcentre.com
good news to café operators Eric and Ranus Huang, who run Sydney Burwood Café on Burwood Road. “Power costs dramatically impact our profitability and this is a great boost for all small businesses,” Eric said.
Charles Casuscelli (left) with Eric and Ranus Huang.
Clean energy cash powers up seniors
Positive community feedback on council services
More than 2,100 local singles and about $134 for The results are in and seniors are receiving a boost couples combined, and the Burwood residents have given to their household budgets regular seniors supplement of Council the tick of approval with the first quarterly Clean about $215 for singles and about in a survey on current and Energy Supplement for seniors $324 for couples combined. future services and facilities. This means that for the June now arriving in bank accounts, The Residents’ Satisfaction according to member for Reid, quarter eligible seniors will Survey was conducted by receive a payment of more than John Murphy. independent firm Micromex “As well as their regular $300 for singles and more than Research and was done over Seniors Supplement, eligible $450 for couples to help with the phone with 500 randomly self-funded retirees in Reid household bills. selected residents. Local pensioners have already are also receiving a new Clean The survey was then Energy Supplement,” Mr Murphy begun receiving their fortnightly followed by two focus groups Clean Energy Supplement, worth said. with 24 residents, where a “We are delivering this extra more than $350 a year for singles number of specific issues money so seniors have a bit and more than $530 a year for were explored and further more in their pockets to help couples. qualified. “WePLACE made sure TO pensioners with everyday expenses and “Overall, we received THE FRIENDLY SHOP AND DINE meet the modest impact of the and self-funded retirees were positive feedback from the supported through the Global carbon price.” community with 93 per Pay ments to elig ible Financial Crisis, and now we’re cent of residents somewhat self-funded retirees for this delivering another boost to help to very satisfied with our quarter include a Clean Energy make ends meet,” Mr Murphy performance,” said Burwood Supplement of about $88 for added. Mayor, Cr John Faker.
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Superannuation Reform The new financial year is often a stressful time for many people trying to organise their taxes, but it doesn’t have to be with the help of Burwood Library. Burwood Library will be hosting a free tax and superannuation seminar presented by the Australian Tax Office. English Seminar: Tuesday 13 August 2013 6:00pm-7:45pm Chinese Seminar: Tuesday, 20 August 2013 10.30am – 12.30pm Free hearing tests Australian Hearing will be conducting hearing tests for pensioners and veterans. Bookings essential. Date: Monday, 5 August 2013 Time: 9.30pm-12.30pm Bilingual Storytime This storytime will be presented in Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) and English. Suitable for all children ages 3-8. Date: First Friday of each month Time: 4.00pm Free English conversation classes at Burwood Library Burwood Library provides English Conversation classes for people wanting to improve their English. Classes are held every: Monday - 9.30am to 10.30am Wednesday – 12.30pm to 1.30pm Burwood Library 4 Marmaduke Street, Burwood 9911 9999
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Book Bites with Mitchell Jordan In the Memorial Room By Janet Frame The late Janet Frame is a writer who keeps on giving. Since her death in 2004, two posthumous novels have been published: Towards Another Summer and now, In the Memorial Room. It isn’t hard to see why Frame did not want this story published while she was alive as the tale of Harry Gill, who leaves New Zealand to take up a coveted fellowship in Menton, Frame, has clear parallels to her own life (Frame received the Katherine Mansfield Fellowship in 1973 and also spent a year in Menton). By turns humorous and heavy, this account of one man struggling to write a novel while he – literally – loses his senses is proof that Frame was one of the most perceptive contemporary writers of her time and deserves to be remembered.
Life’s not just a beach in Nice.
Nothing quite compares to Paris, it’s true. But for anyone visiting France then it’s essential to at least call in to Nice and soak up what the sunny south-east coast has to offer. France’s fifth-largest city on the Mediterranean Sea is a feast for both the eyes and tastebuds. Rich with history and gastronomic delights, the modest-sized city is a deceptive smorgasbord that makes you want to stick around. Part of what makes Nice so, umm, nice is its hospitable climate. Even in summer, it is not uncommon for Parisians to don winter clothing. Nearby Marseille, which may be rapidly transforming itself as we speak, has much to offer, though its
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notorious winds mean that even on the hottest of days the beaches are icy and off-limits. By contrast, Nice is easy work for any traveller. In fact, the hardest things about the city are dragging oneself away from the white-pebbled beach and trying to decide what flavour of delicious ice-cream to eat in the old town (violet is highly recommended). A common perception is that the city is filled with bronzed retirees and their poodles, but there’s an undeniable youthful energy that buzzes through much
of Nice. Indeed, many members of Gen Y would rather stay there than move to the big smoke. 21-year-old student, Baptiste Libert can rattle off multiple reasons as to why Nice is so endearing. “The best thing is the lifestyle – you have everything: good temperatures, beaches, nightclubs and universities,” he said. “Nice is a lovely place to live when you’re young.” With all of this on his doorstep, Mr Libert has no plans of leaving his city anytime soon. “Paris is really fantastic to visit but Nice is better to live, and certainly less stressful,” he added. There may be no singular must-see attraction, but top of
the list for any art-lover should be the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, an institution whose building is as compelling as the artworks to be found inside. Like its Parisian counterpart, the Pompidou, Nice’s modern art gallery also comes with sweeping views of the city that will win over even those without a cultural bone in their body. With the celebrity-obsessed Cannes, strangely solitary Monaco and enchanting villages such as Eze and Antibes only a stone’s throw away from Nice there are plenty of options for excursions and, best of all, a long list of incentives to keep coming back.
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Drummoyne Water Polo Club has come away from the World Youth Club Water Polo Challenge held in Canberra with two wins for their girls and boys’ teams. Held in Canberra from July 7 to 14, the Drummoyne Devil girls beat Northern Kiwis from New Zealand 7 – 6, while the boys beat Stockton USA in an extra time thriller, 10 – 9. The World Youth Water Polo Challenge tournament was the first event of its kind and provided valuable international experience for teams in the Under 17 age group from the US, Japan, China, Singapore and New Zealand, as well as teams from Queensland, NSW and the ACT. “Both our Drummoyne teams were made up of relatively young players, many of whom have a couple of more years in this age group,” said girls’ coach Jenny MacGregor. “It was great experience for all
our players to compete at this level in preparation for the upcoming Under 16 Australian National Championships to be held in October.” Boys’ coach Petar Petrovic was very pleased with the performance of his team. “Throughout the tournament, our boys faced some tough competition from teams whose players were physically bigger and older,” he said. Drummoyne girls’ team was Alex Corbett, Hannah Gray, Georgia Mirabito, Sarah Harnwell, Savannah Henshaw, Sarah Churchyard, Megan Moodie, Sarah Cain, Katie Laycock, Lara Murray and Charlotte Hobbs. Boys team members were Josh Sharrock, Lachlan Davis, James Hayward, Adam Hall, Mitch Taylor, Josh Rogers, Drummoyne club’s Josh Rogers defending against a US player. Rory Williams, Gianni Taranto, Rowan Farrell, Blake Artemi, Joel Foristal, Chris Artemi, Charlie Kospetas and Andre Crkvencic.
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