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s students from Burwood Public School l e a r n e d traditional Aboriginal dances and customs during a ‘Cultural Infusion’ afternoon, they would not have known that their teacher, Walangari Karntawarra, is an international award winning painter whose work hangs in the National Gallery of Australia. The Aboriginal elder hails from the Central Western desert but now lives and works in Sydney and is also a gifted musician, teacher, public speaker and performer. He spent his early childhood living in the outback before obtaining two university degrees. Burwood Public School Year 3 teacher Joanne Mulligan organised the visit, saying that the children were excited to be more informed about Australia’s heritage.
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re you one of those people who manage to choose the line with the longest wait, even if there are only a few people in front? I’m one of those clever customers – proven again, at Coles last weekend. I was buoyed by my sense of determination not to be sucked into impulse buys and there would be no browsing. A purposeful trip was the order of the day. Having completed the speed shop, it was off
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Remove the item from the loading thingo, put the item in the bag, Return the bag from the loading thingo, choose the quantity, choose the item, choose whether you want to search by name or category. I call over the expert, who I previously would have said was a check out chick – but no longer. I’ve revised that unfounded, scholastically snobby point of view and decide a college degree is necessary to get out of here. The checkout guru swipes her card a number
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BURWOOD to the checkout to see up to four people at every line but empty self scan bays. Mastering the scan scenario is the way to go as I wheel my half full trolley into new territory, eager to try out a
new skill and the fun begins. By item three, the instructions and admonishments are picking up speed from the screen. Sort of along these lines:
of times, flicks around the screen at the speed of light, passes on more instructions in a professional, friendly manner and I’m off again, although it would have been handy if I could remember the new instructions. I’m getting the hang of it, by which time the original four people who had chosen the service aisle have paid and gone with their goods. I persevere. The Checkout Expert sails back to help with the Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It’s a big tin and there are rules for
where that item has to go. More card swiping and it’s back to business but I haven’t made it to the mushrooms yet – that’s bound to be doozy a because it tests all the skills. Eventually it’s over and whose image do I see next to the credit card slot but the funniest woman on earth - Dawn French? Big white smile, perfect, shiny hair and five fingers stuck up in the air (four and a thumb for the purists). I growl at her and decide there’s no high five from me.
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Mission Australia NSW Director, Leonie Green (left), Andrew Thomas from Perpetual Trustees, Cr. Jeanette O’Hara, former residents from Yaralla Cottages and CEO Mission Australia Housing, Andrew McAnulty. Photo: Lee McCluskey
Dame Edith’s enduring vision for homeless older women by Belinda Noonan
In 1897, Dame Edith Walker provided Yarralla Cottages in North Strathfield for “gentlewomen in straitened or necessitous circumstances.” Under the legacy Dame Edith left for the Perpetual Trustee Company to administer, together with Mission Australia and Mission Australia Housing, the Yarralla Cottages were formally reopened on June 19 after extensive renovations and refurbishment to every cottage on the estate. The 24 self-contained single occupancy cottages provides temporary accommodation for around a year for single, unaccompanied women aged 35 and over who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and offers safe, affordable post-crisis accommodation. “Our clients might have recently exited a long term relationship or marriage where they were financially dependent on their partners and all of a sudden find they have to fend for themselves with no income,” said Leonie Green from Mission Australia. “Many have also fled domestic violence relationships.” “They don’t have the money to buy a house or to rent and find themselves homeless,” she added. Each woman is assigned a case worker who provides support and advocacy for the client and assists them to achieve goals and ultimately to secure permanent independent private or social housing. Most clients are older women in their 50s, 60s and 70s.
The Dame Edith Trust was established to help women in the area.. “The need to help women is as relevant today as it was when Dame Edith set up the trust. The official opening today signifies the opportunity to have been able to bring this asset back to full use, with the assistance of Mission Australia, for the purpose of helping women,” Andrew Thomas from Perpetual Trustees said. Canada Bay Councillor, Jeanette O’Hara, who has been associated with Yaralla Estate for 28 years due to her long-term commitment to Meals on Wheels, represented council at the opening. “The renovations and new furniture are wonderful. This accommodation, set in beautiful grounds, is a safe haven for many women,” Mrs O’Hara explained. “It is also marvellous to see many women here today who previously lived here and who have come back for the re-opening.” One former resident spoke of how Dame Edith brought home cherry seeds from Japan and planted them in the Yaralla garden, where a tree survived for more than 100 years. Perpetual ran Yaralla Cottages until 2010 before entering into a tripartite agreement with Mission Australia and Mission Australia Housing for the management of the cottages. Mission Australia is responsible for providing support to the tenants and MA Housing responsible for tenancy and asset management.
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oday I will launch the different People different Voices Project after a successful pilot program within Burwood that will form part of a broader national strategy to counter intolerance and extremism in australian society. Funded by the Federal attorney-General’s department and developed in consultation with the NSW Police Force Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command and youth leaders, dPdVP will work to address issues of identity, create a sense of belonging and eliminate cultural isolation through educational
resourcing. The groundbreaking and successful pilot program for the dPdVP by Burwood Council in conjunction with other authorities provides a blueprint for working towards a more harmonious australia. The board game and youth services maps that form the educational resources for the Project draw attention to the variety of opportunities people have to engage with the community, ultimately improving youth coping and response mechanisms through peer-to-peer learning methods. Piloted in five schools within
the Burwood Council area, the dPdVP board game has been played by more than 130 students with overwhelmingly positive feedback. A sustAinAble community Last week, members of the Burwood youth advisory Group (ByaG) gave a presentation to Burwood’s Councillors on working towards sustainability in community facilities. By looking to deliver a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis, ByaG made several recommendations to us councillors on actions
that Burwood can take to contribute to the situation. These included structural and sustainable initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Their engaging presentation advocated that Burwood Council promote the issue of climate change, search for local solutions to address the problem and support youth leadership development to add to the groundswell of support for climate change action. as Mayor of Burwood, I will be continuing to make Council operations and the Burwood area more sustainable as opportunities arise.
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urWood Council is delighted to announce an all-new program called Burwood Profile that provides insights into the profile of the Burwood community. Separated into three sections, Community, atlas and Economy, Burwood Profile provides a web-based comprehensive sociodemographic community profile at the Local Government area level and smaller suburb areas. This information will allow a variety of groups including Burwood Council staff, residents, community organisations, schools and the business sector to search for the data they want to provide more tailored services to local residents. residents can access Burwood Profile via Council’s website at www.burwood.nsw.gov.au Burwood Council is also currently seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to participate in a new consultation project named Community Network. Community Network will assist Burwood Council to engage the community on a range of key strategic directions and initiatives, seek input and feedback on Council’s performance, and increase transparency and accountability in decision making. and the good news is you can do all this from home! to register your interest, contact nick creevey at Burwood Council: email: network@burwood.nsw.gov.au mail: Community Network – Burwood Council, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood NSW 2134 Phone: 9911 9819
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urWood Council is currently upgrading the traffic lights and fixing the footpath along railway Parade near the intersection with Burwood road. With such high traffic volumes in the area, it is imperative that the traffic lights and pedestrian zones are in top working order. The works in this area also include the installation of multipurpose poles that will service lights, traffic signals, banner hooks and a CCTV camera. Council addresses issues relating to traffic management and pedestrian convenience as a high priority and is undertaking a number of works throughout the Burwood area. If you have any questions or would like to notify Council of a particular issue that you feel needs to be addressed, please call 9911 9911.
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Disabled benefit from cash injection Burwood Book Exchange owner, Judy Starr. by Belinda Noonan
In a sign of the times, Burwood Book Exchange will close its doors on 27 years of business as the economy bites and the internet claims another ‘High Street’ victim. The Book Exchange’s ebullient owner Judy Starr says she has loved every minute in her long-serving business but with the building (near Parramatta Road) being sold to developers it was time to move or close down. “We looked at the figures from the last couple of years and saw a decline due to the impact of a combination of factors that include the economy, the internet and difficult parking conditions at this end of the road,” Judy explained. “We’ve had a number of customers telling us that they are going to Five Dock or Ashfield to shop because of the Burwood parking restrictions. The lane closure in Milton Street definitely
affected business here.” “The general economy is worse than is being reported with people not having the money to spend on extras. They are being just so careful. The internet and ebooks have also affected regular book businesses. With a shop you have to pay rent, insurances and all those costs that aren’t associated with the internet.” “We did look at moving into the heart of Burwood but the rent would be around $75,000 per year and for a minimum of five years, which wasn’t worth it,” Judy said. “But I’m not sad. We’ve had wonderful customers and I’ve loved every minute of our 27 years. There will be more time to spend with the grandchildren and to help my children and I’m looking forward to that.” Burwood Book Exchange at 3A Burwood Road, Burwood will sell off 10,000 books with none over $5 until the end of August. The shop is in immaculate condition, with loads of great titles across a wide variety of categories.
M4 East on shortlist The NRMA has welcomed news that the M4 East Extension has made a shortlist of four projects (M5 East Duplication, M4 East Extension, F3 to M2 link and F6 Extension) earmarked for $30 million to be announced by Infrastructure NSW in September. Funding for the new $125 million Pinch Point Strategy will also see funding allocated to roads in Ashfield and North Strathfield. The Parramatta Road/Frederick Street intersection at Ashfield will undergo an extension of the right turn bays to remove the impediment to through traffic on Parramatta Road. At North Strathfield an extension of the
right hand turn bay on Concord Road at the Parramatta Road intersection at North Strathfield will improve the operational efficiency of the intersection. NRMA Director Dawn Fraser said inner west motorists would benefit from the injection of funds to local area road projects. “I am pleased that several points of congestion in Sydney’s inner west have been short-listed for funding in the State budget, as we know these parts of Sydney are affected by congestion,” Ms Fraser said. “Plans are well under way for the Inner West Light Rail Extension which on completion should take traffic off Parramatta Road and other busy inner city routes.”
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Eurella Community Services has received $25,000 from the Australian Government to help get ready for a National Disability Insurance Scheme. Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, joined Federal Member for Reid, John Murphy MP, at Eurella Community Services in Burwood this month. Mr Murphy said Eurella was among 64 successful recipients of grants worth up to $30,000 as part of the Australian Government’s NDIS Readiness Fund. The fund is part of a $3.1 million investment to help Australian disability enterprises prepare for the reform. According to Mr Murphy, this funding will help Eurella prepare for the changes ahead by helping with the costs of policy and procedure development.
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“It’s important for all areas of the disability sector to be ready to make the change, including our Australian Disability Enterprises, which employ more than 20,000 Australians,” he said. “We are committed to ensuring the disability sector here in Reid is well supported as we move towards this historic reform.” Mr Murphy added that it is important for Australians with disability, their families and carers, to start benefitting from an NDIS as quickly as possible. “For the first time, Australians with significant and permanent disability will receive care and support over their lifetime, regardless of how they acquired their disability,” he said.
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Growing inner west gets more schools The 2012 NSW Budget has provided for six new primary schools, two of which will be at Concord West and Wentworth Point near Sydney Olympic park. On site at Victoria Avenue at Concord West to announce the new schools, Premier O’Farrell, alongside MP John Sidoti and Canada Bay mayor, Angelo Tsirekas, said that the inner west needed new schools for a growing population. “These new schools will ease the pressure on existing local schools and will reduce the need for further demountables,” the Premier said. Concord West Public will be built on land owned by Canada Bay Council, with 24 classrooms, a communal hall, library, canteen, students, staff and administration
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areas and special education facilities. Education Minster, Adrian Piccoli said the school would be open by 2015 and that negotiations are underway with council. “We expect the land to be on a
long-term lease basis. There are some issues to be settled such as maintenance and security. We would be keen to see the space utilised on the weekends for sporting activities,” Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said.
What the banks don’t tell you Jason will Third-generation Concord West resident and St. Pat’s old boy, Jason Khoury knows a thing or three about mortgages, super and estate planning as over 100 locals discovered at a free seminar in early June at Concord RSL when he gathered together financial experts who explained money matters and made it entertaining. Jason, who taught economics and religion at high school before becoming an economist and then commercial banker at NAB, is finally doing what he is passionate about – helping people understand financial planning from his Concord Road based iChoice, which he opened three years ago to be closer to his young family. “I get to help people, and in 99 cases out of 100, I can save our clients money immediately on their mortgage loan and better still, it doesn’t cost them a cent,” Jason said. “Too many people think a home loan is just a loan
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At the 10th AGM for Communities for Communities last week, Drummoyne MP John Sidoti formerly accepted an invitation by the charitable organisation to be its Patron. Mr Sidoti was unable to attend the meeting but said he was “honoured and humbled”. C4C announced another successful year, raising $241,794 with only $5,076 in operating costs.
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and that a 0.7 per cent discount off a variable loan is a good deal. It isn’t anymore. I can access far better discounts from the major banks than 0.7 per cent.” “Banks still don’t understand that they are selling benefits, not products. What we do at iChoice is spell out the benefits in simple language. The banks confuse you with websites full of ticks and boxes. Think of banks as you would supermarkets. Each bank has different specials at different times. Moving around is a good
Big plans for historic Concord Oval The draft plan of management for Concord Oval, prepared by Reserve Trust Manager Canada Bay City Council is open for public comment, with the NSW Deputy Premier and Trade Minister, Andrew Stoner saying the plan would ensure the much-loved sporting precinct continues to meet the sporting and recreational needs of the community. “Concord Oval is synonymous with Rugby League, as the training headquarters for the Wests Tigers, and with Rugby Union as the venue of the very first Rugby
World Cup in 1987,” Mr Stoner said. The precinct is home to many sports from Rugby Union and League through to soccer and hockey. The NSW Government contributed $30,000 toward the preparation of the draft plan, which includes extending the grandstand, improving the Cintra Park hockey complex and increasing recreational use and pedestrian access. Submissions close on July 27 this year.
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idea and we can help you,” he said. The new iChoice website is a simple-to-use comparison tool to see what rate you deserve but Jason says mortgages are the just the start. “Financial planning is about creating and protecting wealth and then distributing it in a tax effective manner. 45 per cent of Australians die without a will and more than that don’t know or understand about Testamentary Trusts, which can minimise stamp duty and capital gains,” Jason explained. “Often the mistake people make is to leave his or her wealth to their partner, which can affect pension entitlements. A good example would be an investment property. If one of the children wanted to buy the property – stamp duty and possibly capital gains tax would apply, but maybe not so if distributed through a Testamentary Trust.” Jason is planning another seminar in November but you can find him earlier than that at 323 Concord Road, Concord West. It’s well worth the visit and you will come away having learned something new.
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A draft Plan of Management and Master Plan for the Concord Oval Precinct is on public exhibition from Friday, 15 June to Friday, 27 July. The documents can be viewed at Council’s Administration Centre, Concord and Five Dock Libraries, or downloaded from www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au. A public meeting to discuss the draft plan will be held on Wednesday, 4 July at 7.30-9pm at Concord Community Centre, Gipps Street, Concord. Written submissions will be accepted until Monday, 30 July addressed to the General Manager, and mailed to Locked Bag 1470, Drummoyne, NSW, 1470, faxed to 9911 6550 or emailed to council@canadabay.nsw.gov.au. For more information contact Council’s Parks and Recreation Planner on 9911 6422 or email vincent.conroy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au. CLASSIFIEDS
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Adventist College set to close Staff and parents at Sydney Adventist College have been advised of a proposal to close the Strathfield campus on Albert Road at the end of 2012 due to falling enrolments. Enrolments at Sydney Adventist College have fallen from over 550 students to 146 students in 23 years with Pastor Michael Worker, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Greater Sydney saying that the church leaders had thought “long and hard” about the proposed closure because of the historic significance of the College to Adventist education in Sydney. In a statement released to staff and parents, the Adventist Church said that the proposal had been developed in response to falling enrolments and the need to direct scarce financial resources to other
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growing Adventist schools. “The company which operates our schools has faced some very difficult financial challenges over the last ten years. While profit is not our primary objective, we cannot continue to sustain significant deficits. This situation and the uncertain economic climate have forced us to propose the closure of the Strathfield campus,” Pastor Worker said. “The company is currently consulting with the 41 staff affected about the proposal but has advised that they do not wish to hold out false hope. Pastor Worker said, “We have given long consideration to what options might be available and we would not even be raising this proposal, given its potential Robyn Caughlan, a Dharug woman from Western Sydney, will talk about and sign copies of her new memoir Waiting at the Gate on Monday July 2 at 1pm as part of NAIDOC Week at Ashfield Council Chambers on Liverpool Road, Ashfield. Robyn is an Australian Indigenous fashion and textile designer whose work has included designs for the Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Teen Universe pageants and in 2003 she was included in the Mercedes Fashion. She tells her moving story of abuse and being separated from her family and how she transformed her life. Her book is for sale and signing.
significant impact, unless we felt there was no alternative.” A final decision on the proposed closure is expected to be made by June 30, after which the fate of the campus grounds can be decided. Rumours that the site had been sold to the Australian Catholic University are untrue with a spokesperson saying that the site was, not on the market and that there have been no negotiations with the ACU, which owns land nearby on the adjoining St Patrick’s College campus. “The proposal to close the school will be resolved by the end of June. There has already been meetings with College staff and two Parent and School Community Meetings over the last several days. There have been no discussions and no
negotiations with the Australian Catholic University,” an Adventist spokesperson advised. The Adventist Church has said in its statement that it proposes to sell the property and use the funds to reduce debt and fund future projects in other Adventist schools in Sydney. “We must be able to redirect significant resources to those schools which are growing
Farewell for Father John
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The Reverend John Kohler, former long-time Parish Priest of Anglican Church, Burwood and St Marks Anglican Church, Granville passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, aged 68 years. His wife Gay and two daughters Annamarie and Katherine were by his side. Father John will be remembered in Burwood for his passionate love of opera and for bringing The Joan Sutherland Society into St Paul’s. “John gave great support in the early days when we started organizing fund-raising concerts
and which urgently require additional facilities such as Macarthur Adventist College, Hills Adventist College (Kellyville Campus) and the relocation of Wahroonga Adventist School,” Pastor Worker said. If the closure proceeds the College will provide counselling to students and parents about alternatives for completing their education. for the Joan Sutherland Society and suggested we relocate to Burwood. St. Paul’s proved to be an excellent venue for a fledgling society and we were most fortunate to have had the pleasure of Dame Joan’s and Maestro Bonynge’s company on numerous occasions,” Past President of the Society, Doug Cremer said. “John loved church music, grand opera and retained a special place in his heart for Rockdale Opera, where he displayed his affection for the rollicking tunes of Gilbert & Sullivan,” he added. A Funeral Service will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Burwood, on Thursday, June 28, at 2 p.m.
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Anyone with a local community project that can increase the recycling of beverage containers, apply now for a grant of up to $10,000. The Keep Australia Beautiful grants are open to all communities across Australia with grants of up to $10,000 per applicant available for projects that will result in a measurable increase in beverage container recycling in local communities. Applications are open to community groups, local associations, small to medium enterprises and local councils and will be awarded to: projects which address the specific issue of beverage container recycling and its by-products; practical local solutions that can be used as examples for others and leave a legacy; projects that do not duplicate existing recycling activities and projects that result in measurable volumes of recycled materials. Applications for the 2012 grants funding close on Friday 20th July 2012, with successful applicants confirmed early August.
Are you interested in how Burwood will develop in the future? Do you want to have a say on matters that affect you and your local community? Do you want to provide feedback from the comfort of your own home?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider joining Burwood Council’s community consultation panel, Community Network. Burwood Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to participate in a new consultation project named Community Network. Community Network will assist Burwood
Council to engage the community on a range of key strategic directions and initiatives, seek input and feedback on Council’s performance, and increase transparency and accountability in decision making.
per year, and if you want, you can attend special information workshops on major strategic projects proposed by Council.
And the good news is you can do all this from home!
Members of the Community Network will be required to live, own a property or a business, work or study in the Burwood Local Government Area and be over the age of 14.
how does it work? As a member of Community Network, you would take part in up to four surveys
Burwood Council staff and councillors are not eligible to be members of the Community Network.
interested? Let us know. Give us your contact details: Communitynetwork@burwood.nsw.gov.au e: Community Network – Burwood Council, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood NSW 2134 m: 9911 9819 p: Subject to number of expressions of interest, Council will activate and seek formal nominations for the Community Network in July 2012.
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Girls from PLC are following in the footsteps of the great Judy Garland as they prepare for the production of The Wizard of Oz next month. Croydon girls Rachael Simpson and Anna Doolan leapt at the chance of playing lead roles in the enchanting world of Oz. A Year 12 student at the Croydon College, Rachael is thrilled at being selected to play the role of the Wicked Witch. “I’ve always loved the larger than life characters of the show and the liveliness of Oz,” she said. “It all seems so magical. Being a part of this production has been amazing and given me the opportunity to spend quality time
with girls throughout all years of the school in my final year.” Director Greg Friend said that the production would not stray too far from the original that everyone knows and loves. A dilemma for Mr Friend, however, was how to create Toto the dog on stage. Puppetry soon solved the problem. “Toto looks like a real dog complete with a control to open and close his mouth, run, sit and wag his tail,” said Mr Friend. “One of our drama students has been mastering the skills of a rod puppeteer and I think it is going to be a real highlight of the show.” The Wizard of Oz runs from Thursday 19 July to Saturday 21 July. Tickets are $30 ($18 student/ concession) and can be purchased by calling 9704 5651.
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Students from St Anne’s in Strathfield South had a big night out this month when they took part in a live Telebridge link with astronauts on the International Space Station. With the International Space Station (ISS) orbiting earth at 27,000 kilometres per hour, St Anne’s linked into the space station just as it flew over Argentina to make live contact with the astronauts for 10 minutes before the ISS moved out of range again. Representatives of Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program presented to the students and their parents before the galactic phone call took place. The remote Telebridge link allowed the school to participate in the call via normal phone lines. School principal Phillip Townsend described the experience as an extraordinary moment. “Neither the rain, nor the second State of Origin game, could keep the school community away from this once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said. The experience has also gone a long way in motivating students to keep studying. Eleven-year-old Jerek Villaruz, who wants to be a flight engineer, said he was further inspired to keep studying Maths and Science to fulfill his dream after the experience. “It was awesome hearing his voice while in space,” he said.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Left to right, young thespians Natassia Chrysanthos, Anastasia Balis, Alya Higgins and Rachel Simpson.
Get spelling A record 120,000 primary school students from more than 800 NSW schools are expected to take part in the 2012 Premier’s Spelling Bee, which was launched at Drummoyne Public School last week. Students will compete in a junior division for years 3 and 4, and a senior division for years 5 and 6. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell said that good spelling lasts a lifetime. “For those who master spelling at an early age, the value of accuracy in communication is obvious, “ Mr O’Farrell said.
“Spelling is an unnoticed skill. It usually only becomes an issue if it is done badly - and even Premiers are guilty of spelling mistakes from time to time. The joy of reading and creative writing is heightened, and the rewards of being a good speller last a lifetime.” Students will compete at school level with two students from each division going through to 40 regional finals before the state finals are in November. “I encourage all students to sign up for this year’s Spelling Bee and wish everyone the best of luck,” Mr O’Farrell said.
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell at Drummoyne Public School with local students and MP John Sidoti.
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Christmas in July promotion kicks off in Homebush All Homebush businesses on Rochester Street, Burlington Road and The Crescent are being encouraged by the Homebush Mainstreet Committee to dress up their shop fronts for the ‘Homebush: Christmas in July’ promotion. “Shopping in the Homebush village is fun and easy, with plenty of fabulous small businesses and great cafes,” said Marlene Doran from the Homebush Mainstreet Committee. “More people need to know we are here and this is a perfect opportunity to show off our area, offer some great specials and bring more people to our lovely area.” The Christmas in July promotion was spurred on by Petals & Posies owner, Carolyn Turley, who will be offering great specials on Christmas decorations. Prizes for the best three shop fronts will be awarded, which runs from July 14 to 25 inclusive.
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ACU lodges development application for car park by Belinda Noonan
The Australian Catholic University has lodged a development application for its Strathfield campus for the construction of an underground car park in the north west corner for 292 car spaces. 30 spaces would be for use by St. Patrick’s College with vehicular ingress/ egress from Edgar Street and the remaining (262) car spaces being exclusively used by the ACU with direct vehicular ingress/ egress from Barker Road. A Strathfield Council spokesperson has said that council were advised by the NSW Department of Planning to accept the application. “We were concerned when we received the application from ACU,” a Strathfield Council spokesperson said. “ The NSW Department of Planning advised us to accept the DA and proceed with notification but that council does not have to assess or determine the application until
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The changing face of NSW after Census data released How NSW is changing has been revealed with the first results from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2011 Census of Population and Housing. Data gathered helps decide what funding is needed for infrastructure, community services and facilities. The results show that the population of NSW is 6,917,658, up from 6,549,175 in 2006 – an increase of 5.6 per cent. The local government area with the biggest growth in the state is Blacktown, which now has 301,097 people up from 271,712 in 2006, a rise of 10.8 per cent. The local government area with the highest proportionate increase in NSW is Palerang in the Southern Tablelands, which grew 16.5 per cent to 14,351 people from 12,313 in 2006. That housing in NSW is more expensive than the rest of the country has been borne out with data showing that the median household weekly rent has risen by $90 to $300 since 2006, an increase of 42.9 per cent. The national average rose more (at 49.2 per cent) but is still lower, at $285 per week than NSW. Median monthly household mortgage repayments also increased to $1,993 from $1,517 in 2006, an increase of 31.4 per cent. This compares to the national average of $1,800, which increased by 38.5 per cent.
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People 32,423 Male 15,910 Female 16,513 Median age 35
Strathfield LGA People 35,188 Male 17,659 Female 17,529 Median age 33
Families 8,054 Average children p/ family 1.8
All private dwellings 11,886 Average people per household 2.8 Median weekly household income $1,310 Median monthly mortgage repayments $2,179 Median weekly rent $400 Average motor vehicles per dwelling 1.3
32,423 people live in the Burwood Local Government Area. The median age is 35 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years 14.7% of the population, aged 65 years 14.5%
City of Canada Bay LGA People 75,763 Male 36,804 Female 38,959 Median age 37
Families 8,982 Average children p/ family 1.8
All private dwellings 12,722 Average people per household 2.9 Median weekly household income $1,421 Median monthly mortgage repayments $2,195 Median weekly rent $400 Average motor vehicles per dwelling 1.5
35,188 people in the Strathfield Local Government Area. The median age is 33 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years 16.3%, aged 65 years and over made up 12.0% of the population.
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Families 20,559 Average children p/ family 1.7
Families 10,422 Average children p/ family 1.6
All private dwellings 32,108 Average people per household 2.5 Median weekly household income $1,817 Median monthly mortgage repayments $2,600 Median weekly rent $480 Average motor vehicles per dwelling 1.5
All private dwellings 17,223 Average people per household 2.5 Median weekly household income $1,413 Median monthly mortgage repayments $2,167 Median weekly rent $365 Average motor vehicles per dwelling 1.2
75,763 people live in Canada Bay LGA. The median age of people is 37 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years 16.8%, aged 65 years 13.8%.
41,214 people live in Ashfield LGA. The median age is 37 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years 15.1%, aged 65 years and over 14.4%.
People 41,214 Male 20,032 Female 21,182 Median age 37
Country of birth Burwood (A) % Australia 13,529 41.7 Other top responses China 4,844 14.9 India 1,511 4.7 South Korea 1,245 3.8 Italy 1,125 3.5 Nepal 925 2.9
Country of birth Burwood (A) % Australia 14,014 39.8 Other top responses China(excludes SARs and Taiwan) 4,844 9.3 India 2,813 8 South Korea 2,642 7.5 Sri Lanka 1,413 4 Vietnam 706 2
Country of birth Burwood (A) % Australia 43,940 58 Other top responses China(excludes SARs and Taiwan) 4,339 5.7 Italy 3,866 5.1 South Korea 2,085 2.8 England 2,076 2.7 New Zealand 1,325 1.7
Country of birth Burwood (A) % Australia 20,326 49.3 Other top responses China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 4,146 10.1 Italy 1,768 4.3 India 1,404 3.4 Nepal 1,121 3.5 England 993 2.4
In Burwood LGA 41.7% of people were born in Australia. Most common countries of birth were China 14.9%, India 4.7%, South Korea 3.8%, Italy 3.5% and Nepal 2.9%.
In Strathfield LGA 39.8% of people were born in Australia. Most common countries of birth were China 9.3%, India 8.0%, South Korea 7.5%, Sri Lanka 4.0% and Vietnam 2.0%.
In Canada Bay Local Government Area, 58.0% of people were born in Australia. Most common countries of birth were China 5.7%, Italy 5.1%, South Korea 2.8%, England 2.7% and New Zealand 1.7%.
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Abbott to host anti Carbon Tax rally at Parramatta Opposition Leader Tony Abbott will be flanked by Federal and State Liberal Members for a massive anti Carbon Tax rally at Parramatta Leagues club on Sunday July 8 that is expected to draw thousands of people in a call to denounce the divisive tax, which comes into effect on July 1. Influential Liberal candidate for Reid, Craig Laundy has said that the tax would be scrapped if the Liberals win the federal
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election next year. “There is a better way,” Mr Laundy said as he stepped up his campaign to take on sitting Member for Reid, John Murphy in the federal election late in 2013. “In recent months, householders have felt the shock of falling share markets, declining house prices and uncertainty due to the carbon
tax. This is the worst possible time to introduce the world’s biggest carbon tax.” “The carbon tax is a bad tax based on a lie. It will increase prices, cost jobs and do nothing for the environment. My message to the people of Reid is that there is a better way. The Coalition has a plan to provide effective, stable and competent government and improve the economic circumstances of the people and small businesses of Reid.”
“We will scrap the carbon tax, cut the waste, reduce the debt and restore Australia’s finances. Scrapping the carbon tax will restore confidence, help families deal with cost of living pressures and help get our economy growing again.” “We will deliver a personal tax cut without a carbon tax, funded by savings in government expenditure. The Parramatta Leagues anti Carbon Tax rally is scheduled to begin at 12 noon.
Dooleys rescues run-down Bowling Club Local bowling clubs have been dying a slow death since the 1990’s as many closed with a dwindling membership and increasing debt. Clubs on council land are now rare, having been sold off or their use changed forever. Regents Park Sporting & Community Club, with $1 million in debt and less than 50 members, amalgamated with Dooleys in 2010 to save the facility and breathe new life into its ageing buildings and greens. Dooleys have renovated the club from floor to ceiling with a complete interior refit, upgrades to the roof and electrical system and rebuilt two greens for members to continue enjoying their sport. At the official re-opening of Dooleys Regents Park Sports Club on Wednesday June 20, the full extent of the environmentally sustainable and efficient building works was detailed.
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“The Club was facing an electrical supply problem,” said Colin Eisenhuth, Dooleys Group Building and Services Manager. “Rather than simply replacing dilapidated equipment with like-for-like and increasing the supply, we decided to make the building more efficient,
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tanks along with specialised paint to reduce the heat load and therefore energy consumption, the Club has moved into the modern age better equipped to serve its members and guests. Another initiative was to install 350 LED downlights, which resulted in an 80% energy saving per lamp.
Winter workout works wonders During winter those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, according to Sports Medicine Australia. Hospital data shows an increase of more than 30 per cent for sporting injuries during winter months. Exercising or playing sport in cold conditions can lead to injuries such as sprains, strains and blisters and in extreme cold conditions snow blindness, frostbite and hypothermia can occur. Sports Medicine Australia spokesperson, Dr David Bolzonello says wintry conditions should not be a barrier to exercising. All that is needed is good preparation. “Exercising in cold weather no doubt places extra demands on the body, which can lead to reduced sporting performance and injuries. However this doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising in winter. Most cold-related injuries can be prevented with good preparation and the correct equipment,” said Dr David Bolzonello. Those with a pre-existing medical condition affecting the feet, such as diabetes, should see a doctor before taking part in winter sports. “By following these preparation tips your risk of injury will be decreased – to keep you enjoying being active throughout the whole of winter,” said Dr Bolzonello.
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Justices meeting The next meeting for the New South Wales Justice’s Association of the Ashfield / Burwood branch will be held on Wednesday 18 July at 7.15pm at Burwood RSL Club. The Speaker will be Anne Tunks, from the Inner West Dementia Advisory Service Aged Care and Rehabilitation Services. She will speak about Dementia, Causes and those who get it. All Justices of the Peace are welcome to attend
Youth Club will be held at 17 Deane St Burwood at 6.30pm on 24 July. The purpose of the meeting is to review the operations of the club for 2013 and to elect Committee Members as necessary. Any persons who are qualified in terms of the PCYC Clubs and Club Committees Policy must have their written nomination on the approved form to the Club Manager five working days prior to the date of this meeting. Nomination forms are available from the Club Manager or office.
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The Vietnamese martial arts sport of Vovinam has been recognised by Federal Minister and MP for Watson, Tony Burke in his annual Watson Australian Student Awards, which also saw Restaurant academic prizes presented to Vivek owner gives back Srinivasan from Trinity Grammar Amoretti’s Seafood-PizzaSchool and MLC students, Lucy Tapas Bar at Chiswick will Next View Club meeting Cavallaro and Marissa Kassapakis. perform a spectacular Rodelinda for Joan Five Dock Evening View Club The Prize for academic excellence demonstration of generosity, THE PLACE TO SHOP AND DINE Sutherland Foundation will holdFRIENDLY its next Dinner meeting is awarded to 500 students each pizza skills and acrobatics for 7.00pm on Wed 11th July at Club The Joan Sutherland & year, with each winner receiving the seriously ill children and Richard Bonynge Foundation Five Dock on Great North Road. a certificate for excellence in families at Ronald McDonald Ladies are invited to come along will present the Australian secondary education and an House Westmead on Monday premiere of Handel’s 18th to enjoy friendly company, a award of $2000 from the Gillard 25 June. Last week Amoretti’s century operatic masterpiece good meal, guest speakers to Government. Lucy Cavallaro, came to the rescue on 24 hours RODELINDA (Queen of help support The Smith Family. Marissa Kassapakis and Vivek notice at Ronald McDonald Lombardy), conducted by The Club also holds monthly Srinivasan were recipients of the House Westmead, after a mid week lunches and weekend Richard Bonynge, at the City academic prize. scheduled dinner event was Recital Hall Angel Place on 20 outings. For details call Fran on sporting award for the Viet cancelled due to illness and THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AAND DINE October in memory of Dame 97361202. Vo Dao Sydney Club will boost the spent the day making penne Joan Sutherland who sang the young athletes for their upcoming with homemade meatballs, title role on seven occasions PCYC hosts tournament at the International chicken schnitzel and salad throughout her career and annual meeting Vovinam Championships to be for the families which owner made three recordings of the The Annual General Meeting of held in Raleigh, North Carolina Gabriel Moretti delivered entire opera. The cast will Burwood Police & Community USA on July 4. to the House. Lucy Cavallaro from MLC with MP Tony Burke.
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27 June 2012
Olympic Torch fever hits UK Mitchell Jordan reports from the Lake District in the UK
One of the best things about being a travelling journalist is that you really never know who you’re going to meet – and the stories they have to tell. The old adage that a journalist is never off duty certainly rang true today when I was on a relaxing morning walk from Ambleside to Grasmere (home of poet William Wordsworth) where the striking scenery saw me stop to take a picture. Oh all, right, many pictures. Little did I know that at exactly the same time the scenery also caused Simon Baker to stop and do the same. Sorr y all you Australians, but this Simon Baker is not the actor and director many are familiar with, but a Cambridge-based bus driver who was lucky enoughtobechosenaspart of the Olympic Torch Relay.
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London Olympics Torch Relay driver, Simon Baker
In town for the Torch’s journey through the Lake District last week, Baker was only too happy to share his experiences and Olympic passion with me. Burwood Scene: How did you end up in the Torch Relay? Simon: I drive for a stage coach bus in Cambridge and they were asked to nominate to participate as drivers. From there, the Olympic Committee interviewed us and chose 10 drivers from over 1,400.
Burwood Scene: How did you feel to be chosen? Simon: I was simply over-the-moon! I love England and it’s a great way of seeing the country. Burwood Scene: What has been the response from the cities you’ve visited with the torch so far? Simon: The atmosphere has been absolutely awesome. You never quite know how it’s going to be taken, but it’s getting bigger and bigger as we get closer to London. Burwood Scene: You’ve visited places like Cornwall and Cambridge already, what’s been the highlight?
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Simon: Coming to the Lake District – I’ve got personal reasons. Northern Ireland was also fantastic. The crowds have been phenomenal. Burwood Scene: How difficult is it being part of the Olympic Torch Relay? Simon: It’s not physically draining. There are long days, but it’s so enjoyable. Burwood Scene: Any celebrity encounters on the journey so far? Simon: Yes, Mel C (aka Sporty Spice) from the Spice Girls!
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“Lucky 13” is the number rowing crews vying for medals at the London 2012 Olympics after the Australian Olympic Committee announced 46 athletes were selected and charged with the task of lifting the Australian medal tally at the Eton Dorney rowing course. Among the strong squad are Sydney Rowing Club members James Chapman in the medal favourite Men’s Four and Tess Gerrand, part of the ‘fairytale’ Women’s Eight crew who blasted their way into the Games at the sudden death regatta in Lucerne in May. At the 2008 Olympics Australia won two gold medals and one silver, but the 2012 crews are confident London could provide a rush of medals. The Australian crews won five medals at the 2011 World Championships last September and matched that with five medals at the World Cup in Munich last weekend. “I hope to see that every crew in London is able to piece together their best race on finals day, and if that happens we will have an avalanche of medals. It is a very exciting prospect,” said women’s team captain Sarah Tait.
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Motor Show moving to Olympic Park Sydney Showground and the Australian International Motor Show Joint Venture have confirmed that the 2014 and 2016 Sydney-based Motor Shows will be held at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. T h e 2 0 1 2 Au s t r a l i an International Motor Show in October will remain at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) which is scheduled to close at the end of next year, in preparation for an extensive three-year expansion and redevelopment project – leaving the Sydney Shows in need of a new venue. “Whilst the SCEC has been our home for twenty three shows, we are very much looking forward to the opportunities presented to us and exhibitors alike at Sydney Showground,” “The Sydney Olympic Park venue will enable the Motor Show to grow and become a more diverse event, with the expansive outdoor areas giving exhibitors more room and the chance to host both on and off stand activities – the possibilities are practically endless,” said Australian International Motor Show, Event Director, Russ Tyrie.” T h e 2 0 1 2 Au s t r a l i an International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 19-28, 2012.
Community
What’s on in burWood this month 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. More info: call 9911 9935
neW direCtory launChed The new “Inner West Child & Family Directory” was launched recently at the Families Week Expo 14 May 2012. This fantastic resource lists a range of support services across the region, relevant for families with children 0-12years. Four Councils have
contributed to the book – Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay and Strathfield, with is now available to residents. Residents can get a hard copy at any of the contributing Councils administration centres. Alternatively the book will also be available on Council websites soon. (Books cannot be posted).
liFelong learning – your tutor Online Now Visit www.yourtutor.com.au for more info Burwood Council has launched a free advice line offering on-demand support for job-seekers and adult learners at yourtutor.com. au. The service helps people improve job-readiness, increase confidence and improve literacy and numeracy. The ‘Lifelong Learning’ service is free and is available at any computer, whether from home or the library. More info contact Burwood Library on: 9911-9999 or email: library@burwood. nsw.gov.au the Parent tool box WorkshoP Thursday, 28 June 6.30-8.30pm Woodstock Community Centre Managing your child’s
behaviour can be a challenge; however achieving positive behaviour in young children is possible. This FREE two hour workshop facilitated by The Early Childhood Professionals provides a new set of strategies for parents
and carers that encourage positive behaviour in young children. Free limited childcare available, bookings essential. For more information and to book into this workshop call Council on: 9911 9911.
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27 June 2012
Goalkeeper goes for gold in NZ Not even the winter weather can deter Rosebank College’s Lara Murray’s rigorous training regime as she prepares to represent NSW at the Pan Pacific Under 16 Water Polo Championships in New Zealand. Lara will be the NSW Blue’s team number one goalkeeper after being placed into the squad at the NSW State Club Championships. Prior to the State Club Championships, Lara also competed in the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Team in the Under 17 All Schools Tournament. “I am extremely happy to have made it this far,” she said. “By being in the squad THE FRIENDLY I am keen to develop new skills and techniques to save different types of shots. I am aware of the importance of training and working as a team”. The Year 10 student joined the Drummoyne Water Polo Club Junior Development Program after seeing a notice in her primary school’s newsletter seven years ago. There will be little time to recuperate from the championships as Lara will then compete in the National Club Championships in Brisbane.
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Afterwards, Cahill talked with Players from Homebush Boys first-grade football team the students, naming Harry were stoked when Socceroo and Griffin-Colls from Year 9 as man Everton midfielder Tim Cahill of the match before rewarding his was a spectator at their recent skilful play with a signed jersey. game at Mason Park as part of He also singled out Ricardo Fradel from Year 11 for emulating a promotional tour. Cahill watched the entire game Cahill’s signature goal celebration and was on hand to give strategic moves. Team members received FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP DINE personally signed picture and advice to the team who were tying aAND with Randwick Boys high school he also donated a signed ball and at the end of first half. To cap off Homebush Boys Diamond Jubilee the day, Homebush Boys turned jersey for auction at the school’s Cahill’s pointers into winners, fundraiser trivia night at Concord dominating the game with a 6-2 Bowling Club on Saturday 11 victory. August.
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