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he latest crime statistics are down in Burwood’s Town Centre and that’s not surprising given the state-of-the-art digital 15 camera CCTV system that monitors the corridor down Burwood Road and along Railway Parade.

“Violent crimes have been reduced and these cameras deter anti-social activities. Each one covers four angles and are like ‘police eyes’, which has made a big difference to crime rates in the Burwood CDB since they were installed a number of years ago,” said council’s Compliance Manager and former police officer, Martin Jenner.

The Burwood Council CCTV system meets NSW Police standards that can be used in courts and is one of only four across NSW council areas (along with Sydney City, Sutherland and Wollongong) but only Wollongong and Burwood are fully digital.

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very now and then I hit the road with a Burwood Scene delivery team member and the knowledge that comes back from such a road trip is always enlightening. I’m not sure what’s more of a challenge, pulling a newspaper together or getting it out there.

There’s always something new on the delivery trail, or a reminder of great little pockets in the innerwest that should be visited more frequently.

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Without any shadow of a doubt, the most vibrant, positive atmosphere emanates from the Homebush West precinct.

Shopkeepers smile, are pleased to see you and the service is immediate.

The streets are not overly attractive, but what it lacks in style, it makes up for in attitude. With only one exception, every restaurant or noodle house was busy – and busy all day.

The food is fresh, as you’d expect with such a high turn-over of patrons and right next door to all the produce at Sydney Markets.

By Belinda Noonan

BURWOOD Happy in Homebush West Moving quickly - in one day - from one shopping precinct to the next, then onto the bigger retail and commercial hubs reveals a fast-track snapshot of how business is travelling

and the overall mood in each area. We saw it all – from optimistic, beaten, worried, determined, casual, pessimistic, to the short and long term views held by traders.

Then there’s price. Cheap as chips!

This is in stark contrast to the Bakehouse Quarter precinct on George Street in North Strathfield.

Lunchtime and it’s practically deserted.

Restaurants not open for lunch, or those that were are empty, empty, empty.

AMF Bowling was doing well, but it was school holidays. This area looks pretty and quaint, but has a feeling of all façade and no substance. Not many smiling faces.

Shopkeepers in many areas throughout the inner-

west are fearful and it’s showing. Rising rents on the high streets and higher costs are, understandably, affecting the mood of individual traders – and that’s infectious across the smaller shopping precincts.

The internet has replaced the telephone book.

Basic computer knowledge with a useful, low cost internet presence will be an important component of continued survival on the high street – in conjunction with the genuine, friendly customer service. Shoppers will pay for that.

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Local business owners have a new forum to meet following the launch of Inner West Business Referrals group in Drummoyne.

According to founding KEEPING IN TOUCH THE president, WITH Rosalie Gordon, the new group has some unique characteristics, such as its not-for-profit nature.

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but too often they are set up with rigid rules and structures COMMUNITY mandated by the private operators who run them for profit,” Ms Gordon said.

Inner West Referrals was formally launched on 12 July

by Canada Bay Mayor, Angelo Tsirekas at a business breakfast held in Drummoyne. During his keynote address, Mr Tsirekas offered his support in helping to ensure that local businesses can operate successfully with a minimum of red tape and called

on members to consult with Council when it could play a role on their behalf.

“Canada Bay needs strong local businesses as the strength www.burwoodscene.com.au of our community relies upon the growth and innovation that they bring,” he said.

“I congratulate IWR on such a successful beginning and am delighted, though not surprised, that you chose Drummoyne as your primary meeting place.”

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More shade for parks New shade structures and park equipment costing more than $290,000 will be installed in four Burwood parks over the next 12 months as part of council’s $11.5 million infrastructure program.

According to Burwood Mayor John Faker, the shade structures will protect children and families from the sun while they enjoy the outdoors. “Burwood is a rare green corridor in Sydney, with more than 20 parks in the area,” said Cr Faker. “We want to maximise the accessibility of these areas by providing shade for our youngest citizens.”

The shade structures will be installed in Burwood Park: Tai-chi shade structure and play equipment ($205,000), Jacket Reserve: Shade structure ($10,000), Willee St Reserve: Shade structure ($9,500) and Keith Smart Reserve: Shade structure and play equipment ($75,000).

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by Cr John Faker Cr John Faker (Mayor) 9911 9916 mayor@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Ernest Wong (Deputy Mayor) 0425 691 838 ernest.wong@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Sally Deans 0424 022 627 sally.deans@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Christine Donayre 0412 188 232 christine.donayre@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr lesley Furneaux-Cook 0408 227 826 lesley.furneaux-cook@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Henson liang 0418 979 298 henson.liang@burwood.nsw.gov.au

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s MAyor of Burwood, I am passionate about the services that local councils provide residents. our other councillors and staff at Burwood Council, live, work and play in the area and we are in a unique position to make decisions for this community based on our own intimate knowledge of what locals want.

The NsW Government’s plan to strip local councils of

planning powers concerning Development Applications (DAs), may not allow community concerns about developments to be properly considered.

Under the plan, I worry that Burwood’s democratically elected civil leaders will be excluded from helping assess development applications that directly affect the local communities we love.

LocaLs know best

These proposed plans by the NsW Government ignore the vital contributions local councils make in decisions to do with planning.

Burwood is a beautiful area with its own unique values, aesthetics and attitudes, and planning decisions need to reflect this. By centralising all planning decisions at Macquarie street, planning decisions are likely to get lost in the quagmire of bureaucratic processes, with the ultimate product certain to be devoid of local influence.

Local governments provide an essential connection between residents and the decision-making process and managing changes in the area at a local level ensures the best outcomes.

I am always happy to take your calls and listen to your feedback.

If I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact my office on 9911 9916 or mayor@burwood. nsw.gov.au.

CounCil BooStS inFraStruCturE BuDgEt The NsW Department of Local Government this

Burwood is excited to receive funding to help clear its backlog of infrastructure projects morning announced that Burwood Council will receive a $1m lowinterest loan as part of the Local Infrastructure renewal scheme (LIrs), complementing Council’s $11.5m infrastructure and works budget for 2012/13 that forms part of its $30m commitment to capital works in the next four years.

The LIrs support to Burwood Council will assist in road pavement rehabilitation and a reconstruction program that can easily be designed and project managed by Council’s

Design and Construction Engineering staff. the twelve roads that will be repaired as a result of the $1m lirS commitment include: l Alfred st, Croydon ($29,880) l Britannia Ave, Burwood – Parramatta rd to school entrance ($36,800) l Croydon Ave, Croydon – Arthur st to no. 38 ($138,780) l Greenhills st, Croydon Park – Georges river rd to no. 54 ($146,740) l Lucas rd, Burwood – Queen to Princes st ($88,620)

l Murray st, Croydon – Tahlee to Brady st ($99,960) l Nicholson st, Burwood – Wentworth rd to Conder st ($175,920) l oxford st, Burwood – Hornsey to Norwood st ($35,350) l Pilchers Ln, Burwood – Belmore to Clarence st ($21,440) l rowley st, Burwood – Park rd to Gordon st ($63,270) l stanley st, Croydon Park – Georges river rd to Tangarra st East ($111, 705) l Walsh Ave, Croydon Park – Georges river rd to no. 36 ($56,205)

Council is committed to providing safer traffic solutions

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fter the popular arrival of a number of ‘Kiss & ride’ zones at local schools in the area, Burwood Council has announced more of these zones as part of a number of new traffic initiatives near MLC Burwood.

‘Kiss & ride’ zones are marked by ‘No Parking’ signs

which legally allow people to pull into these spaces for three minutes without being fined, provided they remain in their vehicle.

Burwood Council will move some bus parking areas to rowley street (between Mt Pleasant Ave and Gordon st) and replace them with 10 metres of ‘Kiss and ride’

zoning on Grantham street and 20 metres on rowley street around MLC. other traffic safety initiatives in the area include raising and more clearly marking the pedestrian crossing on Gordon street and installing safety fencing at crossings on Park street.

Mayor Faker discussing mental health at the memory van

tHE MEMory Van ViSitS BurWooD L

AsT Thursday the Memory Van visited Burwood to provide information to assist residents with understanding mental health.

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More than 30 residents made use of the free service, learning about memory, how to maintain a healthy brain and deal with mental degradation. It also proved useful for people in understanding dementia and how

to cope with its presence in friends or family members.

Burwood Council is proud to have supported this fantastic service and it encourages residents to take care of their grey matter.

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$1million for roads and footpaths Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli and Cr. John Faker meet to discuss roads and footpath projects in Burwood.

Burwood Council will receive a $1 million boost to its $11.5 million infrastructure and works budget thanks to a loan subsidy from the NSW Government’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme.

In a joint statement released by Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli and Burwood Council, the infrastructure loan is ear-marked for roads and footpaths.

“These funds will allow Burwood Council to get on with the job of supplying the residents of Burwood with quality roads and footpaths.” Mr Casuscelli said.

The $70 million NSW government scheme provides councils with a four per cent interest subsidy over 10 years on loans to help clear backlogged infrastructure projects.

“The NSW Government is serious about delivering for our local area. This initiative, as well as the previously announced record spending on infrastructure throughout NSW,

demonstrates just that,” he added.

The Renewal Scheme commits $1 million to Burwood Council to fund 12 projects works, with Burwood mayor, John Faker, welcoming the subsidy.

“These projects will be delivered on top of an already-allocated $1.8m for the improvement of drainage, roads, kerbs and gutters and traffic facilities with the $1m from the LIRS helping boost this program, improving community services that make the area a point of pride for residents” Mayor Faker said.

Mr Casuscelli said he is looking forward to working with the local council saying that it is important for all levels of government to work together on issues such as road renewal and commuter car parking.

“I have been constantly saying that greater collaboration between local and state Government will see better outcomes for our community,” he said.

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For Art’s Sake is a fundraising initiative that believes all people have unique and inspired contributions to make towards Sydney’s creative community. The event promotes art as an expression that transcends age, culture, physical and intellectual disability, and in doing so, provides an equal and legitimate platform by which artists of all abilities can exhibit their works without the stigma associated with their perceived limitations.

During the night there will also be a Live Auction featuring high profile exhibitors. Last year’s line up included, Mambo artist Reg Mombasa, former Archibald Prize winner Garry Shead, Wynne finalist Paul Haggith, international surrealist Mike Worrall and contemporary artists Paul Smith, Daniel O’Toole, Christian Morrow, Deb Fineberg, Merilyn Fairskye, Peter Fay and Keith Hanson.

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Over development fears A tax you can’t Have your Say:

A two-year old bus shelter on Greenhills Street in Croydon could be destroyed if a nine-unit development application, currently with Burwood Council, is approved.

Daniel and Antonella Mifsud, who live next door to the proposed development on the corner of Liverpool Road and Greenhills Street, have been fighting the application by developers, listed on council document as the HCM Group, since the plans were first submitted in August 2011.

“We have always known that the site is zoned for units and to expect that type of development,” Antonella said. “But to build a nine unit complex on approximately 700 square metres and with underground parking that will make the building high enough to put us into permanent darkness all winter is unacceptable.”

“There are too many units on the allotment and the plans show that a driveway coming from underground would exit onto the street through the bus

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Antonella and Daniel Mifsud beside the bus shelter on Greenhills Street near the corner on Liverpool Road.

shelter, which we all fought to have installed,” Antonella added.

The plans also reveal that a Canary Island Palm, over one hundred years old, would be moved from the rear of the property to the front. The Mifsuds are not happy.

“Who are these developers kidding? As if a magnificent heritage-listed palm like that would survive an excavation of the entire site and somehow be moved to the front of the property and be alright,” Daniel Mifsud said.

“The whole of the block would be excavated by four metres at the Liverpool Road end and three metres at the southern end, which is our fence,” he explained.

“We have objected to Burwood Council each time the plans have been submitted and 90 per cent of our issues are still not addressed.

We’ve had to engage an architect to inspect and report on the plans.

That should be Council’s job.”

The Mifsuds say that there have been no site inspections or

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dilapidation reports that relate to the effect upon their property, which underwent a full heritagestyle restoration to return the house to its original glory 12 years ago.

“I haven’t seen an engineer here and I work from home.

How are the developers going to go about the excavation of this site without detailing erosion and potential damage?” Daniel asked.

“Additionally, a traffic report is yet to be issued. The potential for pedestrian danger is high as drivers come up from underground and against our brick wall. Seeing the cars or pedestrians will be impossible.”

“Our frustration is that essentially the same DA has been sent out to the public three times, without the issues being addressed.

The measurements on the drawings are wrong,” they said.

Burwood Council have written to the Mifsuds to advise that the application has now been sent to an Independent Town Planner for assessment.

The Editor’s Desk from the July 11 Burwood Scene on page 2 hit a few nerves. There were phone calls and emails for and against the column.

Here is one opinion.

Dear Belinda, I am shocked (ok, sceptical) that you have not come across any person who says we should have the carbon tax.

Well, your desperate search is over: I think we should have this tax!

Your editorial goes on to misrepresent the main purpose of the tax - I can’t tell if it is deliberate or you genuinely don’t get what is a simple concept. Even if you disagree with it or disbelieve most scientists, it is not that hard to grasp.

Your July 11 edition is the first I have read so I’m not sure if your newspaper is always anti-carbon pricing.

You hint that your personal reasoning for opposing is that climate change, if it exists, is

not caused by humans. If so, then what do you think of the Coalition policy of spending billions of taxpayer dollars on lowering co2 emissions?

I don’t expect to be printed as I just wanted to contact you. But if you do decide to print any of this, you can stick to this bit: when you have a quiet moment to dwell on matters such as these, what do you imagine things would be like if John Howard’s carbon price model was put in place? Would you be so angry or would you even care? You may recall (or maybe you don’t) that both major parties went into the 2007 election promising to put a price on carbon.

If Honest John won that election we would have a carbon trading scheme today and everyone would be a lot calmer about this progressive, smart policy.

Best regards, David Mansford Concord West We welcome your Letter to The Editor, which must be supplied with your name, address and telephone number. Burwood Scene takes no responsibility for the views expressed in any Letter to the Editor.

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Growing harmony for Chinese Medicine The advance in medicine has seen a increase in the level over 200 years is well documented of acceptance of TCM by local and a testament to the pioneering people over that time.

“Regulation is good for individuals and teams who delivered, among other major recognition, especially qualified breakthroughs, vaccines, practitioners in Australia. I treat anaesthetics, surgery procedures, people with many different problems. Chinese Medicine antibiotics and so much more.

In western countries, can work together with western Traditional Chinese Medicine medicine to help fortify your – with its 4,000 year history of body, particularly for patients holistic healing using a range with cancer,” Diana explained.

“20 years ago, Australians didn’t of treatments including herbal medicine, physical and mental understand the positive effect exercises, and therapies such as acupuncture and moxibustion, was, to a large extent, ignored or overlooked.

Known as TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine methods and therapies are now more widely sought outside its long-established Asian beginnings.

Researchers at the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research, from the University of Western Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital have recently finished conducting a that acupuncture and herbal clinical evaluation of Chinese medicines can have. I’ve seen a herbal medicine for constipation- change in recent years with 90% predominant Irritable Bowel of my patients [of European Syndrome, which was funded descent], telling me that they have by government grant from the previously used acupuncture or National Health and Medical TCM.” Australia, TCM is currently Research Council.

THE FRIENDLYIn PLACE TO SHOP TCM was one of four health being taught in medical universities professions to be nationally and there are now several regulated on July 4 and this is thousand medical acupuncturists good news for Homebush West practicing in Australia. In Japan, practitioner, Diana Liu, a Chinese where the medical system utilizes a combination of Chinese and Acupuncturist and Herbalist.

Diana, who holds a Bachelor Western medicine, graduates of TCM, Acupuncture and are required to pass a TCM Chinese Massage from Beijing examination in order to become University, moved to Australia 23 licensed medical doctors.

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“Headaches can be caused by so many things. Chinese Medicine seeks to find the real problem, not to just stop the pain.”

Diana’s daughter, Marina Wang, who attended Strathfield Girls’ High before studying physiotherapy at Sydney University is now practising at Hurstville Medical Centre and has joined her mother part-time in the Homebush West practise.

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His family have owned property in the Strathfield Town Centre since 1964 but go back further to when his grandparents opened the Spot Café in 1950, followed by the Esperia Restaurant in 1959.

“I want openness and accountability from the council regarding the Strathfield Town Centre. The revenue stream

from the Town Centre is a huge potential for all of Strathfield.

Land leases in the area should not exceed 30 years,” Mr Soulos said.

“Leases for council-owned land should not exceed 30 years, which is in line with state government regulations for land that is classified as community land,” Mr Soulos said.

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Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period, and is often called Australia’s greatest writer.

The man who penned classic ballads and poems such as the ‘The Loaded Dog’, ‘The Ballad of the Drover’ and ‘The City Bushman’, spent the final period of his life in a house opposite Abbotsford Public School.

After his return from London in 1902 Lawson’s personal life declined, often drunk and suffering manic depression. He was imprisoned after failing to pay maintenance to his wife, Bertha and their two children, but his friends stuck by him, resulting in a Commonwealth pension and state stipend. He was cared for by Mrs Isabel Byers, his housekeeper, between 1903 and his eventual death at Abbotsford on September 2nd, 1922 at age 55. A state funeral was held, and is recorded as being one of the largest Sydney had ever seen.

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Olympic reunion marks 60th anniversary for sporting greats Au st r a l ia n Oly mpic Committee President, John Coates returned to his home club at Sydney Rowing Club for the 60th anniversary of the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games on Friday July 13, to meet up with Olympians from the Kapyla Club, including ‘Lithgow Flash’, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson and Herb Elliott.

The annual lunch, which is always held at the Rowers, marked their 59th consecutive reunion, and the 60th anniversary.

Kapyla was the name of the village where the Australian Team was housed in Helsinki in 1952.

“The reunion reflects the great spirit and the comradeship of the 1952 Australian Olympic Team and epitomises the true Olympic spirit,” Mr Coates said.

Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, a former Governor of South Australia, won the gold medal in the 100 and 200m in world record time. She was the first Australian female runner to break a world record and the first Australian woman to win a track and field gold medal, of either gender to win gold on the track since Edwin Flack in 1896.

Marjorie’s advice to London medal favourite, Sally Pearson was simply to “do your best”.

“The pressure is always there.

Australia was on my back and Catherine Freeman’s. You do your best. That’s been my motto all my life,” she said.

Rome Gold medallist and Australia’s best-ever middle distance runner, Herb Elliot, agreed. “Sally excels under pressure. It’s the way she is.”

Sydney Rowing Club general manager, Peter Grosvenor welcomes AOC President, John Coates and Olympic gold medallists, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson and Herb Elliot Photo: Lee McCluskey

Grand night ahead for 2012 awards Winners in the 2012 Sustainability Awards will be announced at a prestigious awards night on August 6 at Rhodes Phoenix Restaurant. Each year, the

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“Over the past four years the Sustainability Awards have been a great success and it’s wonderful that we can once again recognise the contributions that our residents, local business and community organisations have made in creating a more sustainable City,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.

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It has been 78 years since a top Abbotsford Public School student won the year end prize for ‘Conduct, Industry and Progress in 1934, but Miss Pam Burden was delighted to visit for the school’s end of term concert last month.

Now a resident in Drummoyne, Miss Burden fondly recalled school life.

“Abbotsford Girls’ Primary School was separate to the boy’s school, although both classrooms were on the same site. Back in those days boys and girls had nothing to do with each other. You dare not even look at them working in the garden,” Miss Burden said with a laugh. “Never the twain shall meet.”

“The boys were in the Five Dock end of the building, whilst we were in a

weatherboard building at the Abbotsford end. We didn’t get together for any reason at all that I can remember. That’s how it was then,” she recalled.

“The headmaster lived in the house next door, which has now been beautifully restored. Many things have changed of course, but it’s nice to see the Henry Lawson plaque in the school grounds.”

Miss Burden went on to Fort Street, where she became Dux in the first year.

Peter Widdens, Principal of Abbotsford was delighted to meet Miss Burden.

“We were all thrilled to hear Pam Burden’s recollections from her school days. Amazingly, she still has the books that were the prizes given to her in 1934,” Mr Widdens said.

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A new school and community play area has been developed by Canada Bay Council for Drummoyne Public and St Mark’s schools in South Street, between Rawson Avenue and Broughton Street.

The area had been off-limits last year after a temporary closure for works at both schools. Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said the new play and community area will benefit residents, students and the general community.

“More than 1,000 students will enjoy the new area, which will include cricket

practice nets, basketball hoops and handball courts. Included in the design will be an area for landscaped seating,” he said. “It will be available to the general community outside school hours and a welcome addition to our open space areas.”

Parents from the two schools expressed their enthusiasm for the project.

“South Street will provide an active play area, a sitting area, a community garden and a mural which will be unique for the Drummoyne area,” they said.

Student numbers on the rise The Australian Government’s decision to remove the limit on university places has seen the number of students attending university or other higher education institutions in Australia jump by 25.1 per cent in five years, according to the latest census data.

Local MP John Murphy said the census figures show an extra 2810 students had access to higher education in Reid, an increase of almost 32.3 per cent since the previous census.

Senator Evans said that, until the Federal Government removed the limit on university places, the benefits associated with higher education were not available to many people in Reid.

“Our reforms mean more Australians have the skills they need to get the high paying jobs of the future,” he said.

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“The census shows that NSW enrolments have grown by 26.8 per cent, significantly faster than the rate our population is growing.”

Skills Australia has forecast that by 2025 a third of all jobs will require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree qualification.

“To meet that demand for highly skilled workers, we are ensuring everyone who is eligible can get a place at Australian universities,” Senator Evans added.

Yet, criticism still remains from many tertiary students that their degrees are not vocational and practical enough to prepare them adequately for the workforce.

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Strathfield South Public School will receive an Electrical Upgrade as part of the recently approved Liberal and Nationals Government’s 2012-13 Budget, Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli has announced.

Five blocks on the school grounds are targeted for the upgrade, which is scheduled to be completed by June, 2013.

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Every week is Education Week SCHOOL HOLIDAYS For teachers, students and staff, NSW’s Education Week is as important as every other week at Domremy College in Five Dock.

Recently the College hosted a three-day conference for 16 Presentation Colleges from around Australia, and which involved one hundred Year 10 students. The ‘One Step Beyond’ themed conference challenged students on social justice issues and to change their mindset about a sustainable future.

“Action is the key. Just doing something every day gets you closer to the end goal. We have initiated a green house gas emission reduction project called ‘Operation Green Bottle’, which focuses on stopping disposable bottle use and purchase in our school. We have also been

involved in a mobile phone recycling program that assists Taronga Zoo’s gorilla habitat program,”said Domremy’s Environmental prefect, Laura Del Vento.

Helping others and taking a futher step forward resonated with another Year 10 student.

“We listened and reflected on inspiring stories from Presentation Sisters and ex-students who are working in areas of social justice in order to make a difference to the lives of others. These women highlighted just what it means to take one step beyond our normal limitations in order to help others,” Madison Wilson said.

College Principal, Vivienne Awad has opened the College during Education Week for an Educational Conference.

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“As part of our celebration of Education Week we have invited parents as well as educators from girls schools all over Sydney to attend an Educational Conference with Dr Abigail James, author of ‘The Female Brain: How girls learn Maths and Science’,” Ms Awad said.

“It is important that schools are a community of learners.

Parents and teachers as well as students need to continue to develop themselves academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. If we want our students to value education then they need to know that the adults in their lives value this also. It is not enough for adults to tell children about the value of education. It is far more powerful to show them.”

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Cyber safety invitation issued to local schools Primary schools will be asked to nominate themselves to brief the Government on cybersafety issues and become part of this year’s Youth Advisory Group on Cybersafety (YAG) under a program announced by the federal government last week.

The Minister for Broadband, Senator Stephen Conroy, and local MP, John Murphy are encouraging schools in the Reid electorate to be involved.

Mr Murphy said that younger Australians are growing up in an online world and it is vital that they have a voice in ensuring Government policies are practical and relevant to them.

“I really encourage local schools in Reid to sign up, get involved, and take this opportunity for their students to tell the Government their ideas for making the online world safer for young people.Primary school students in NSW will be participating in a secure online consultation from 23 July to 3 August 2012,” Mr Murphy said.

Senator Conroy said keeping Australians, particularly young

people, safe online is a major priority for the Government.

“I urge primary schools and students aged 8 to 12 to get involved so they can advise us about what more we should be doing to tackle this important issue.

“I really encourage local schools in Reid to sign up, get involved, and take this opportunity for their students” “Input from this group in previous years has been extremely important in helping formulate Government policies. For example, it contributed greatly to the development of cyber-safety resources like the Cybersafety Help Button and the Easy Guide to Socialising Online.

“This is a milestone year for the YAG, as it’s the first time in our four year history that every

Australian primary school can nominate to take part,” he said.

Senator Conroy said these students follow their older peers who participated in the secondary school YAG, which was held in the first half of 2012.

“Parents, guardians and teachers can also sign up for the Teachers and Parents Advisory Group (TAP), which advises the government on what has worked for them, as well as help shape the development of cybersafety resources and policies,” he said.

Nominations for primary schools to join YAG can be made up to a week before consultations begin. If a school misses the nomination window, they are encouraged to contact the Department of Broadband, Communication, and the Digital Economy to see if other arrangements can be made.

Information packs and more detail about the YAG are available online at: https://yag.gov.au.

For more information on the government’s cybersafety plan visit: www.dbcde.gov.au/ cybersafetyplan.

Students who want help with the costs of study or training are advised to contact Centrelink, to ensure they receive assistance when they need it.

Minister for Human Services Senator Kim Carr said all students who want to claim Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY or the Pensioner Education Supplement should let Centrelink know about their work and study plans.

People who have completed their studies and are looking for work may also be able to receive Youth Allowance or Newstart Allowance.

The amount students can earn before their payments are affected has increased. The Personal Income Test for Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY has been increased from $263 to $400 a fortnight before payments are affected. Student Income Bank limits have also been increased.

The maximum amount a student can accumulate in their income bank it has increased from $6,000 to $10,000.

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The resource, Tax, Super + You, helps students gain a better understanding of how the taxation system works to support the community and how superannuation can provide for their retirement income.

Taxation Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo said the ATO had conducted extensive consultation with students and teachers in developing the new resources and had trialled the package in a number of schools around Australia.

“In developing Tax, Super + You we wanted to ensure it would be able to be integrated as easily as possible into any class curriculum,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

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Strathfield SES Volunteer, Catherine Giammarco has been awarded the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award in a ceremony at Government House.

Catherine, a volunteer with the Strathfield SES for just over two years has assisted in storm damage and flood responses in Strathfield and the Sydney Metro areas as a qualified team member.

“I joined the SES so that I could gain practical skills and challenge myself, while I gave back to my community,” she said.

“I have more confidence, look at problems practically and now understand the basics behind equipment that I’m using. I’m also more conscious of safety.”

New skills have included map reading, navigation and land search operations, and she is soon to finish the chainsaw operations course.

Ashfield mezzo-soprano singer Anna Dowsley has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Lady Fairfax New York Scholarship.

The winner of the award will be announced at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, following a public recital by the six finalists on Sunday 29 July.

The winner will receive $43,000 and the opportunity to study with internationally acclaimed vocal, language and movement coaches in New York. “I feel very honoured and excited to be one of the six finalists for Opera Foundation Australia’s New York Scholarship,” said Anna, who is currently studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of music.

“The prizes that Opera Foundation Australia set up are once-in-a-life-time opportunities

Win for motorists as council considers reducing parking meters Exasperated drivers who have to deal with non-stop traffic woes through the Burwood Town Centre, including time-restricted parking, have been heard by Burwood Council, as it aims to ease parking congestion in the local area by reducing

parking metres and introducing the popular Early Bird parking system on Conder Street.

“We appreciate the frustration that a lack of parking space causes, so in the coming months we’ll be investigating a number of solutions to ease

this problem,” says Mayor John Faker.

Burwood Council will look at removing parking metres from Comer Street and Neich Parade, installing commuter parking signs, and arranging for more commuter parking

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Under the Burwood Public Parking Strategy Review 2012, an Early Bird parking system will be implemented on Conder Street, where week day commuters will be able to park all day for the price of $2.20.

and provide an advantageous foot in the door to the international opera world.”Music has always been a part of Anna’s life, but it was only in 2006 that she became exposed to opera.

“I was instantly drawn to the power of the acoustic human voice, and the intense and varied emotions the voice can create,” she explained.

A trip to Europe where she watched a performance of Carmen was another turning point.

“I was gobsmacked and on the edge of my seat the whole evening. Antonacci, playing Carmen, the quintessential Mezzo role, was fabulous,” Anna said.

“I thought there and then: ‘I want to do what she is doing!’”

Regardless of whether she wins the scholarship or not, Anna still has her sights set on a long-term career in opera and performance.

Mayor Faker says he will continue to lobby the NSW State Government for this increase in commuter car spaces in order, “to make public transport more attractive and convenient for our residents.”

As well as accessible car parking, Mayor Faker will also campaign for the NSW State Government to provide lift access at Croydon station.

“Burwood Council takes parking and accessibility very seriously. If anyone sees an area that they believe needs action, do not hesitate to contact us.”

Ground control to Mayor John ›› Continued from page 1 Built five years ago, the for tress-like Bur wo o d Council CCTV control room is restricted access only.

The cameras, which are replaced regularly, have the ability to zoom in, without pixelating, up to 100 metres, and are continually monitored.

“No other council in the inner west has a system such as this,” says Mayor John Faker.

“The investment is worth every dollar, deters crime and helps to curtail pre-crime incidents like graffiti. Our system is state-of-the-art and we can add more cameras as time goes on.

Technology advances quickly and Burwood will keep step with those developments.”

Burwood Police and other major crime squads work closely with Compliance Manager, Martin Jenner and his team.

“We have regular police requests to review footage and work with every department within the NSW Police, not only Burwood Police. These cameras have been used to track and link criminals who have passed through Burwood to where they were going to perpetrate their crime,” Mr Jenner explained.

“It’s a CIS scenario – and all digital. It’s the quiet achiever in council.”

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Book Bites with Mitchell Jordan Fifty Shades of Grey

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It has been called everything from mummy porn to 50 Shades of Putrid, but no amount of criticism or cynicism has stopped the erotic 50 Shades trilogy from smashing the bestsellers list.

According to James Zammit from Dymocks Burwood, Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James, which follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student, Anastasia Steele has been listed in the Top 10 Bestsellers every week since its release on 5 April. “[It] is a true phenomenon and we’ve seen a surge of customer enquiries requesting similar titles and authors,” said Zammit.

“Unsurprisingly, we’re also seeing parodies and copycat publishers get on board with this trend for erotic and romance with an outpouring of novels coming in August. It’s definitely a growing market, and authors and publishers alike are diving in to capture this new appetite.”

Erotica has been growing in popularity for some time, and it almost always brings with it a fair share of controversy.

Nikki Gemmell’s The Bride Stripped Bare, published under the name Anonymous, was also a bestseller and found a home in the bookshelves of women around the world.

Sonya Hartnett, whose work has never been free of controversy, created even more when she published Landscape With Animals, based on an affair between a single writer and a married man, under the pseudonym Camerson S. Redfern. Its extreme and explicit sex scenes ultimately failed to generate the sales and fan base that Gemmell and James have managed, however.

Currently travelling through Europe, this writer cannot escape the sight of tourists reading the trilogy on the train or plane. Curious to see what the fuss was about, I read the first page and winced at the poorly written prose that, in my opinion, belongs in the blogosphere.

Still, James’ writing was no less impressive to me than JK Rowling or Dan Brown and may well prove that writing a best seller certainly doesn’t require a university degree in creative writing. mitchell@scenenewspapers.com.au

Furneaux-Cook to stand for Burwood Mayor Cr Lesley-Furneaux Cook announced that she will be running for Mayor at the Burwood Council Elections on September 8 at a fund-raiser held last weekend. Over 200 people attended the Burwood Community Voice (BCV) function at the AFL club in

Croydon Park to support Cr Furneaux-Cook, including environmentalist Jack Mundy and his wife Judy “BCV is a grass-roots local political party that is now 15 years old. We are all very proud of that achievement. I am also happy to announce

that Mr Ken Buckley will be running on the BCV ticket,” Cr. Furneaux-Cook, who was mayor in 2008/2009 said.

Ken Buckley headed up the Croydon Action Group against Catholic Health Care’s multi-storey development on Brighton Street.

POLL OF ELECTORS TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2012

Council has resolved to hold a Poll of Electors on Saturday 8 September 2012 at which voters will be asked the following question:

“Are you in favour of Burwood Local Government Area being proclaimed a City to be known as Burwood City?”

‘YES’ CASE (City Status)

‘NO’ CASE (City Status)

The Geographical Names Board defines a city as a centre of population, commerce and culture with all essential services, significant size and importance. The Burwood Local Government Area meets the criteria for city status.

The granting of city status to other local government areas does not appear to have significantly changed those areas. Many of the possible benefits of a change of name are questionable and may never eventuate. Why should Burwood bother going through this process if things aren’t going to change?

Burwood provides a high level of commercial, retail, medical, educational, legal and administrative services to the local community and this has been recognised by the State Government in the identification of Burwood as a major centre.

Burwood is too small to be a city. Even though we may meet the criteria for being a city, Burwood just doesn’t seem big enough. Some areas in Sydney might call themselves cities but that doesn’t mean that Burwood needs to be a city.

In Sydney, areas such as Canada Bay, Canterbury, Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale are classified as cities. Burwood provides proportionate facilities and services for its community. It is not equitable that Burwood does not have the same status.

The Burwood local government area has been in existence since 1874 and the name has historical importance. The change may result in loss of identity for the Burwood area.

The term City carries with it prestige and status. Prestige and status may influence decisions such as:

Why change something that we are all used to?

• organisations and businesses would look to Burwood as a location of choice for offices and headquarters that could potentially result in more job opportunities for locals and local youth • funding decisions by State and Federal Government bodies • where visitors conduct business or shop • where people conduct their recreational and leisure activities The costs associated with changing the name can be minimised and spread over time.

The costs associated with changing the name will be borne by the ratepayers.

As the administrative, medical and educational centre of the region the recognition of Burwood as a City would formally acknowledge and align the role of Burwood with our peers Canada Bay and Canterbury Councils.

The outcomes of Burwood receiving city status are not fully known. It may lead to impacts that were not foreseen or may result in undesirable consequences for our local area.

Authorised by: Michael McMahon, General Manager, Burwood Council Suite 1 Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood

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Wheels keep turning for food group A big birthday bash is planned for Community Food Services Incorporated, trading as Concord Meals on Wheels, which will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on 9 October.

A luncheon will be held at Concord RSL & Community Club to mark the occasion so save the date. Burwood Scene will bring more details as they come to hand.

The Electoral Office for Burwood, Strathfield and Ashfield municipalities for the NSW Local Government Elections has opened at Burwood Council,1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood during normal council business hours.

More than 4.7M electors will go to the polls on 8 September to choose their council for the next four years. Returning Officers will be accepting nominations from candidates from Monday, THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP 30 July, which close at 12 noon AGM for local Justices’ Wednesday, 8 August. of the Peace Voting is compulsory for The Annual General Meeting for Australian citizens residents 18 the Ashfield / Burwood branch years of age or older, to enrol will be held on Wednesday the and vote for representatives in 15 August at Burwood R.S.L. the NSW Local Government club at 7.15pm. All Justice’s of Elections of their Council on the Peace are welcome and Saturday, 8 September 2012. encouraged to attend.

The penalty for not voting is $55. There is no absent voting Help for lucas gardens so you must vote at a polling St Patrick’s College have place or pre-poll issuing votes presented Lucas Gardens with a for your local council. $66,000 cheque to go towards Sydney Town Hall will also be the hydrotherapy pool. a polling place on election day.

You may also be able to pre-poll vote at Sydney Town Hall from the 31 August, if you are eligible.

Postal Vote Applications open Monday, 2 July and close 5.00pm Monday, 3 September. Postal Vote Packs will be despatched from Wednesday, 15 August.

Allow 5 business days for the Postal Vote Pack to be received.

Completed Postal Vote Declaration envelopes and ballot papers must be received by the Returning Officer servicing your AND councilDINE by 6.00pm Monday, 10 September (the Monday following election day).

Apply online for a Postal Vote - it’s quick and easy. Or print and complete a Postal Vote Application. Once completed, this form must be posted, faxed or emailed to the NSWEC Postal Voting Centre (details are on the application) by 5.00pm Monday, 3 September.

Enquiries for Burwood, Strathfield or Ashfield council elections can be made by calling 9745 4074.

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inspired Olympic feast The battle may be on for gold, gold, gold between the Aussies and the Brits, but it’s also a good excuse to settle back and watch the events unfold with a few tried and true British favourites.

Westfield Burwood fresh food specialists share their tips for selecting and preparing the best produce and ingredients to create home cooked British favourites the whole family will love.

Roast Beef with vegetables and gravy If there’s one thing our cousins from across the pond know how to cook well, it’s the traditional English roast.

“We’re lucky enough to have some of the best quality beef in the world on our doorstep, so if you know which cuts to choose there’s no reason why you can’t serve up perfectly cooked beef every time,” says Brian Cooper from Joe’s Meat Market at Westfield Burwood.

“Traditionally, rib eye and scotch fillet are best suited to roasting, but if you’re looking for a cheaper cut, try rump or sirloin. To ensure you’re choosing the freshest cut, select meat that’s bright cherry red in colour.”

Brian Cooper also had a tip for would-be athletes: “The health conscious should resist trimming the fat off until after cooking your roast, as the fat ads moisture for a more tender meat,” he said.

Premium cuts of beef are best served rare to medium.

If this isn’t to your liking, rest your roast for longer before cutting off slices. This helps the meat retains more of its juices.

Suggested meat roasting times per 500g at 200 degrees:

l Rare: 15-20 minutes l Medium: 20-25 minutes l Well done: 25-25 minutes

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l 1 sirloin of beef on the bone, weighing 2.25-2.75 kg) l ½ onion, peeled l 1 level dessertspoon mustard powder l 1 level dessertspoon plain flour l Black pepper For the gravy: l 1 heaped tbsp plain flour

l ½ bottle full-bodied red wine l 450ml beef stock or water

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1. Preheat oven to 240C/475F/ Gas 9.

2. Place beef in a roasting tin with half onion.

3. Mix mustard powder and flour together and sprinkle over beef fat. Season with milled black pepper. This floury surface will help to crisp up the fat.

4. Place in the oven for 20 minutes before turning the heat down to 190C. Continue to cook for 15 minutes per 450 g for rare, plus 15 minutes extra for medium-rare or 30 minutes extra for well-done.

5. While cooking, baste the meat with the juices. Check if beef is cooked to your liking by inserting a thin skewer

and pressing out some juices: the red, pink or clear colour will indicate what stage the beef has cooked.

6. Place cooked beef on a board for carving and leave it to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.

7. Make the gravy: pour away any excess oil from the roasting tray and place it back on the hob over a high heat.

Stir in the flour and then pour in the red wine and beef stock or water. Bring to the boil for about 8 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour in any juices from the resting beef, then season with salt and pepper.

8. Strain through a sieve and serve in a warm jug with thick slices of the rested roast beef and vegetables of your choice.

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Future soccer stars identified Three young local soccer stars of the future have been identified as stand-out players by A-League club Sydney FC at the club’s recent adidas High Performance and Talent ID clinics.

C r o y d o n’s Joey Khoury, aged 11, was one of 19 young players selected to stay on for the Elite Session under Sydney FC Coach Ian Crook at the end of the three-day clinics at Sydney FC’s Macquarie University training facility.

Joining him was 15 year-old goalkeeper Marco Agliozzo from Ashfield and Tomas

Petsianis (13) from Enfield.

Sydney FC has appointed Brian Dene as National Youth Team Coach for the 2012/13 season.

Brian was the Assistant Coach of the National Youth Team under Ian Crook last year.

“The Sydney FC adidas Talent ID Clinics are designed to allow football players all over Sydney the opportunity to come in to our training facility and see what it takes to become a professional football player,” Crook said.

Dene is also Director of Football at Newington College.

“Being in a school environment allows me to understand more easily what these young athletes go through and give up, and how they manage that,” said Dene.

The next Sydney FC Talent ID clinics will be held in the September school holidays.

11-year-old Jason Khoury from Croydon

Sporting chance for young athletes Time is running out for Australian Junior Athletes (U/21) to apply for The Sport Australia Hall of Fame 2012/2013 Scholarship & Mentoring Program.

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burWood Festival 2012 Stallholder applications open now Visit www.burwood.nsw. gov.au for more info Businesses are invited to apply to have a stall at this year’s Festival. Blossoming over the years, this year’s Burwood Festival will celebrate spring once again, on Sunday 16 September 2012.

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James is going for gold the Olympics more of a “dream sprint” on, and luckily that hasn’t left much time for many ups and downs,” Tess said. “We were only selected at the end of April and Australia hasn’t sent a Women’s eight overseas since Beijing. We have been determined to make

the most of every session together because we can’t afford to waste them and have constantly been focussed on the process and not the outcome.”

“It’s going to be hard, there are crews that we know are favourites and a few unknowns. We are

definitely underdogs, with nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

You can watch James and Tess compete at the Sydney Rowing Club on the big screen. The heats for the Men’s Coxless Four and Women’s Eight will be shown live from 7.40am on Sunday 29 July.

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“It’s currently sunny, but cold Drew Ginn and Will Lockwood are a hot-favourite medal at night, which is very different contender in the Men’s Coxless from the hot, humid weather we Four. The crew set out their had in our training centre in Italy,” intention for the 2012 London James has told Burwood Scene Olympics with a World Cup win from the Olympic Village.

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