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ther than the Whitlam Dismissal on November 11, 1975, has there ever been a more precarious, turbulent political time in Australian politics? Not to my mind, as I answer my own question. But what do you think? That’s more important. After a too long eight-month campaign where prime ministers swapped chairs, traded insults by innuendo and gossip and conducted their business through a gleeful Australian media, voting day is upon us. The
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BURWOOD independents who always held the keys to righting a shaky ship are now silent, and probably will be forever more. Yahoo! The Labor ideals are or were about social justice, fighting for the workers and standing up for a fair deal for all. The
Liberals were traditionally the money makers and savers. Blue collar versus white collar, where one side spends for the good of all and the other makes the money to spend, but now it’s all grey, other than the Greens. I still can’t wrap my head around what
they are about other than we all get on bicycles, plant more trees, be concerned about human rights anywhere but here and don’t mine the stuff that has made Australia ‘the lucky country’. How Australia is governed for the welfare of all and its ability to be prosperous has come down to a popularity contest. Worms and debates are exactly what they say. Wriggly things and forgotten words behind a lectern. Governing takes sterner stuff, including stiff, ram-rod decisions based upon policies that are not made on the run but are
considered, consulted and costed. Maybe that’s asking too much. It’s all about spin. I read that there is a billboard up in busy central Hong Kong with Labor’s schools, jobs and economy message. Having a daughter living in Hong Kong, that was definitely a fact that could be verified first-hand. Yessir, right near the Hong Ferry terminal, there is indeed a whopping Kevin Rudd billboard, reported by mUmBRELLA to have cost between $13,000US and $26,000US. What a ludicrous waste of money for so few votes and
not in Australia. Wouldn’t it have been better to spend that sort of money in Gundagai, Cooktown or any other rural community? As utterly over all things political as many of us now are, we get to have our say on Saturday, September 7. It’s time to decide whether we want a Carbon Tax or not, how the NBN will work, the nature of the Paid Parental Scheme and who you believe can rein in spending and reduce the gargantuan deficit. Aussies decide. It’s about your choice and popularity isn’t in play in the voting booth.
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Yaralla Estate will become parkland for everyone The ongoing debate over the future of Yaralla Estate has been decided with NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner welcoming a decision by Sydney Local Health District on August 22 to convert paddocks on the Estate at Concord to parkland for the community. Sydney Local Health District announced that the thirteen hectares of paddocks, which had been home to many horses until their eviction by Sydney Local Health District by May 31 this year, will be converted to public parkland. The Dame Eadith Walker Estate, also known as the Yaralla Estate, adjoins Concord Hospital and is administered by the Sydney Local Health District, under the Walker Trusts Act 1938. “I have no doubt the local community joins me in welcoming the Local Health District’s decision to open up this magnificent waterfront estate to the wider public. Residents of the inner west and wider Sydney will now have the opportunity to enjoy this parkland for years to come,” Mrs Skinner said. Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti said the decision is a win for the local community. “The Yaralla Estate is a
cherished pocket of the inner west and I’m pleased that all community members will now have the opportunity to enjoy it. This is a welcome outcome, which will benefit generations of families in our local area.” Mr Sidoti said that community consultation on the best use of the land for public use is the likely next step. “I understand the Local Health District will now establish a community advisory committee and I encourage all interested local residents to be involved in how best to use the parkland,” he said. Labor’s Luke Foley MLC says local Concord residents will be disappointed that the 30 evicted horses are gone. “Local families will be disappointed that the Yaralla Estate paddocks will never again house horses,” Mr Foley said. “This confirms what I have been saying for months - that the local Health Service have been running a vendetta against the local horses and owners.” “There should be room for both public use and horse agistment at the Yaralla Estate.” Mr Foley also said the decision is the subject to an ongoing parliamentary inquiry.
History: “Yaralla Estate is classified by the National Trust as ‘the most significant, suburban Edwardian estate in New South Wales’. Situated in Nullawarra Avenue, Concord West, Yaralla Mansion was the former home of Eadith Campbell Walker. Her father, Thomas Walker, banker and philanthropist, commissioned Edmund Blacket to design the large two-storey building with four-storey tower, in the 1860s. The grounds of Yaralla covered over 100 acres (40.4 hectares), part of a land grant to convict Isaac Nichols, the colony’s first postmaster, and was acquired from his sons by Thomas Walker in the 1840s in lieu of a bad debt.” Reference: Patricia Skehan www.dictionaryofsydney.org Under the Walker Trusts Act 1938, the Yaralla Estate will continue to be a base for health services in HIVrelated dementia and aged care.
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X-Factor super star Samantha Jade at Burwood Festival Australia’s latest singing superstar Samantha Jade is coming to Burwood and will be headlining this year’s Burwood Festival performances with her smash hit Firestarter and favourites including ‘What you’ve done to me’. Following her win on The X-Factor, the 26-year-old favourite released her debut single, toured Australia and has lately been back in the studio for a second album. Samantha will be performing live on the main stage at Burwood Festival On Sunday, September 22 along with X-Factor finalists and boy band - What about tonight. Come early for your chance to see your favourite stars up close and you may even be lucky enough to get a photo and an autograph. Burwood Festival will also feature some of the Inner West’s best talent with non-stop performances throughout the day. There’s something for everyone so get ready for Burwood’s biggest celebration of the year. It’s all about family, fun and food. Samantha Jade will perform at Burwood Festival on September 22.
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Cr John Faker (Mayor) 9911 9916 mayor@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Ernest Wong 0425 691 838 ernest.wong@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Sally Deans 0424 022 627 sally.deans@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Lesley Furneaux-Cook 0408 227 826 lesley.furneaux-cook@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr George Mannah 0448 133 396 george.mannah@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Justin Taunton 0488 083 108 justin.taunton@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Tony Doueihi 0437 970 499 tony.doueihi@burwood.nsw.gov.au
The Building and Development Committee Meeting scheduled for 9 September 2013 at 6.00pm has been cancelled due to lack of business The Council Meeting scheduled for 23 September 2013 has been moved to 9 September 2013 at 6.00pm in the Council Chambers
Mayor Faker and his family at last year’s Festival
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pringtime has arrived and as the warmer weather approaches, Council will continue to deliver a high standard of services and initiatives in order to ensure that residents can enjoy spending the extra hours of daylight safely outdoors. Throughout the year, Council has carried out an extensive capital works program to maintain and upgrade local amenities such as roads, footpaths, parks and playgrounds. In addition, Council recently received a total of $673,655 from the Federal Government which will
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ou can now keep up to date with the latest major projects on Council’s website, including the new Library and Community Hub, Woodstock Community Hall and Wangal Park. Simply click on the Our Burwood tab and select Major Projects.
enable us to expand our existing CCTV system. These safety measures mean that families and visitors will have increased security in the local area. Spring is a time of celebration, which is why this year Council will be hosting the largest free community event in the Inner West, the Burwood Festival, on Sunday 22 September in Burwood Park. We live in an area full of young families so I know how important it is to ensure Council provides fun-filled activities that the whole family can enjoy.
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he Inner West’s largest spring celebration is back. Join headline acts Samantha Jade and What About Tonight as they deliver energetic performances for the entire family. They’ll be joined by the Minions from Despicable Me2, Mr and Mrs Potato Head and Georgia McCarthy.
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A new future for The Infants’ Home Children and families have a new early education and care centre to help address the childcare shortage in Sydney’s inner-west after the The Infants’ Home in Ashfield was officially opened by Her Excellency Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW, together with their Patron Sir Nicholas Shehadie. Two years, six months, and five days after launching a campaign to raise funds to build a new early education and care centre at Ashfield, the NSW Governor and Sir Nicholas Shehadie returned on Wednesday August 28 to cut the ribbon at the official ceremony. “We are thrilled to officially open our new Early Education and Care Centre, and we love the symmetry of having Her Excellency Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW, together with our Patron Sir Nicholas Shehadie, here with us again to do the honours,” says The Infants’ Home CEO, Anita Kumar. “It is with a little pride and a great sense of achievement that we can look around and see how Harry Davenport, aged 3, of Ashbury, with his mother, Emma (L), all the years of planning, all the The Infants’ Home educator, Melissa Woolfrey (R) and Sir Nicholas investment, and all the effort has Shehadie, Patron of The Infants’ Home. Photo: Darren Horrigan created a special place that will cater for an extra 102 children 600 children and their families The clinical services offered will on a daily basis,” Ms Kumar access to our early intervention also be available to the general commented. and education services each year. community. “Importantly this new building will allow us to extend our work with children and families living in vulnerable circumstances in our local area. This centre was purpose-built to help meet growing community needs and bridge existing service gaps in the inner west.” An independent analysis conducted in 2009 by specialist work-life consultants, Families at Work, identified a widening gap Thursday 19 September 2013 in service provision to children ➤ 9.30am Registration at risk in the inner-west. Today, The Infants’ Home is the ➤ 4.00pm Conclusion primary provider of integrated Strathfield early childhood education, care and health intervention services Early Bird Special $125.00 for children and their families in Closes 9 September 2013 this vibrant, densely populated and culturally diverse part of Sydney. Last year The Infants’ Home provided services for over 1700 children and their families across Sydney. About 30% or 500 of these Email: judy@backtobasics.com.au children have additional needs or Standard Registration $150.00 live in vulnerable circumstances. The new centre will increase closes Friday 13 September 2013 The Infants’ Home’s overall capacity by 30%, allowing over
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Burwood males shed light on secret men’s business Researchers from Ten to Men will be knocking on doors in selected neighbourhoods of Burwood and inviting males aged between 10 and 55 to join in a new study on men’s health. Ten to Men is a large scale, ongoing study in Australia into the health and wellbeing of Australian men and boys. Conducted by the University
of Melbourne and funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Ten to Men is collecting data on male health including general wellbeing, lifestyle, mental health, diet, exercise, social networks and relationships. This information will help to inform Government policy and program development to
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improve health services access and general health for all Australian males. “A better understanding of the health of Australian males is long overdue,” said Professor Dallas English, from the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. “We need to let go of the stereotype of the tough Aussie male, and identify the real barriers to men achieving optimal health.”
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Light shines on Grant Park Stranger Doors open on A motion for better lighting at the leash free area at Grant Park, Enfield was successfully passed at a recent council meeting. Burwood Community Voice Councillor, Lesley FurneauxCook, submitted the petition to Burwood Council from Ms Dana Saidi on behalf over 100 community members. According to the petition, currently there is no lighting in the park. While not a problem in the summer, residents are concerned that the top section off-leash area is in complete darkness after 5 pm for about five months of the year. “Many of the local people feel like the park is just not available to them after 5 pm. Quite a few work full time and just can’t get home in the daylight hours to take their dogs to the leash free. In summer it’s no problem of course but in winter it’s a real struggle,” Ms Dana Saidi said. Cr Furneaux-Cook added that the lack of light makes the area dangerous to use from a security and safety perspective. “Lighting in the area will also improve safety for patrons using the rear car park of Enfield Pool,” she said. News that the motion was passed unanimously was well-received by Cr FurneauxCook. “The resident was the impetus … it was she who collected the signatures,” Cr Furneaux-Cook told Burwood Scene. “It came from a grassroots concern.”
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A 5-year-old girl was reported as being lured into a race to the car park at Homebush Bay Park by a strange man early last week. The mother, who was holding another child and was unable, could only scream and walk as fast as possible. The mother’s continual screaming alerted passerbys until the unidentified man ran away. Police told the mother that there have other similar reports where the man will try and race a child to the car park.
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Blokes in Canada Bay have a place to gather and speak now that the Men’s Shed in Canada Bay has opened. Member for Reid, John Murphy, attended the opening, where he wished the President and his members all the very best and thanked them for helping to create a wonderful community space. “Men’s Sheds create a space where men in the local community
can socialise, interact, learn new skills and become involved in community building activities,” said Mr Murphy. “They are also invaluable for men suffering depression, isolation and loneliness by providing a space to forge friendships.” The Canada Bay Men’s Shed is housed below the Concord Community Centre on Gipps Street.
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The Rudd Labor Government has vowed that it will cut red tape for small and medium businesses by reducing the paperwork burden of the GST. Federal Labor will reduce the number of times that small and medium businesses need to lodge GST returns from four times a year to just once. Businesses with a GST turnover under $20 million a year will be allowed to lodge their Business Activity Statement (BAS) once a year from 1 July 2014. According to a release, this is a ten-fold increase from the current $2 million turnover threshold for annual lodgement and these businesses will be able to pay simple instalments based on GST paid in the previous year, and lodge an annual BAS at the end of the financial year to reconcile any difference. “It will allow business owners to spend less time on paperwork and more time running their business or with their family,” said the release from Kevin Rudd’s office. “Small and medium businesses are the engine rooms of Australia’s economic prosperity.”
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Google’s state of the nation To mark the launch of Google’s election portal for voters at www. google.com.au/election, Google has released its analysis of search interest around the key issues of the economy, health care, broadband, marriage equality, climate change, education, and families in the past 12 months. “We then identified which issues mattered most to each state by comparing the proportion of searches to the national average,” said Google’s Johnny Luu. Among the data collected, it was found that New South Wales and Victoria had higher than national average searches for family issues such as paternity leave and childcare, whilst South Australians and Victorians are most likely to search for health and family issues. Queenslanders and Western Australians are more interested in economic issues, while people in New South Wales and Tasmania search most for the NBN, the analysis by Google has found.
“The popularity of searches on key election issues can provide some insight into the topics that matter most to people in different parts of Australia,” said Google Australia spokesperson Johnny Luu. State by state the search results vary, with Victoria and South Australia showing the strongest interest in health, including searches on the government’s NDIS scheme and Medicare. Education funding also trended high in Victoria and South Australia. Western Australia and Queensland have the highest proportion of search interest in economic issues such as tax, interest rates, and employment. Whilst Tasmania and New South Wales showed the strongest interest in broadband and the NBN. Tasmanians were almost twice as likely to search about marriage equality on Google than the rest of Australia.
Medicare Local jobs under scrutiny Member for Reid, John Murphy has said Medicare Local jobs would go under Tony Abbott’s plan, a claim denied by the Coalition. “The Rudd Labor Government is delivering
benefits to this area with extra frontline jobs and services provided by Medicare Locals,” Mr Murphy’s press release said. “Mr Abbott will rip jobs and localised health care out of the community.”
Putting your feet first Home and Community Podiatry Service, auspiced by Burwood Council, is for residents of the Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury, Leichhardt, Marrickville and Strathfield Local Government Areas. We aim to provide a comprehensive, responsive and flexible podiatry service for the Home and Community Care target group which includes the frail aged, people with disabilities, and their carers. If you think you, a friend or family member may be eligible please call the Podiatry Service on 99 11 99 39 to talk to someone about the service.
Medicare Local jobs came into the spotlight during the final debate between the prime minister and opposition leader at Rooty Hill RSL with Mr Abbott saying Kevin Rudd’s claim that the Coalition will abolish all Medicare Local programs and sack 3,000 frontline health staff is false. “Medicare Locals have grown out of Divisions of General Practice which the Coalition supported when in Government,” a Liberal
spokesperson responded. “They are administrative bodies that are supposed to coordinate services and support health professionals who provide the services to patients.” Shadow Health Minister Peter Dutton announced earlier this year that the Coalition, if elected, will review the corporate practices of Medicare Locals to ensure funding for patient services isn’t being unduly diverted for
administrative purposes. “The Coalition continues to provide in-principle support for that role, but we want to ensure funding isn’t being chewed up by administrative costs instead of going to patients. Medicare Locals are to administer $1.8 billion through a range of programs, and the purpose of the review is to make sure as much of that money as possible is invested in primary care services,” the Liberal spokesperson said.
Road to recovery A new Liberal policy to improve road safety was launched at the NRMA’s headquarters at North Strathfield last month. The Coalition’s plans to improve road safety through greater investment in roads, targeted training to learner drivers and parents, closer co-operation with State and Territory governments and through undertaking a major study into road trauma. The policy would provide $10 million to support the ‘Keys2Drive’ program and was announced by
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Liberal candidate for Reid Craig Laundy with Shadow Transport Minister Warren Truss and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary Darren Chester. “Improving road safety is a key concern of people here in Reid and across the country,” said Craig Laundy. “Every parent with a teenager lives with the fear of a knock on the door, which is why improving the skills of young
drivers is so important.” “The residents of Reid will benefit from a $1.5 billion investment from the Coalition towards WestConnex – a road project linking Western Sydney with the airport and Port Botany,” said Laundy. “Labor has placed a number of conditions on its commitment which would add a further $6 billion to the total cost of the project. These conditions have been rejected by the NSW Government as an unacceptable deal breaker.”
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Vision impaired Dawson Ko still plans to vote at a polling booth this election day.
Call for changes to phone voting A new telephone voting system for the blind and vision impaired could do with improvements, according to Vision Australia and one of its members. Eligible voters who are blind or have low vision can have their say on the next prime minister of Australia without leaving the house this election day. “This is a first for a federal election and means voters with low vision or who are blind can cast their vote by telephone from home, or from any location without the need to attend an AEC office,” said Electoral Commissioner, Ed Killesteyn. Vision Australia’s acting manager of public affairs, Brandon Ah Tong said that the news was “a great step forward”, but he “will be looking forward to moving forward to a truly secret independent vote.” “We’re happy with the progress, but having no human at the end of the line
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gives people more certainty that it’s a secret vote,” he said. Mr Ah Tong pointed to the use of an automated telephone and computer interface used in the last New South Wales state election as an encouraging step in the right direction. These sentiments were echoed by 30-year-old Vision Australia member, Dawson Ko, who grew up in Burwood. “In the end, you’re still interacting with someone who knows who you voted for and your opinions,” said Mr Ko, who does not plan to use the service. “I’m going to go and vote in-person because it’s tradition, a bit of fun and you get a snag on the day, but for those who can’t get there physically then telephone voting is a good option,” he said.
Light rail and no WestConnex for Greens The Australian Greens announced their transport vision for Sydney that would see two light rail networks in Sydney and no WestConnex in a $2.2 billion re-direction of federal infrastructure funding. “WestConnex is an enormous, expensive lemon and is a grossly irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars. It’s yet another private motorway project that will dump more cars and more air pollution into Sydney’s inner west and do nothing to ease western Sydney traffic congestion,” Cate Faehrmann, Greens NSW Senate candidate said. “The $2.2 billion of federal infrastructure funding should be used to build the first stage of the new $1.7 billion Western Sydney light rail network to Parramatta CBD as well as a $500 million new Inner West light rail network, the first leg from Central to Leichhardt.” “Our transport vision for Sydney is one which better targets the future travel needs of the same communities as the proposed Westconnex motorway.
However it goes further, is flexible and sustainable and eases the congestion which is costing our economy around $5.1 billion each year,” she said. Greens Grayndler candidate Hall Greenland said the business case for WestConnex was being supressed. “WestConnex is a speculative toll road project being pushed by federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell. It is a $15 billion favour from Labor and the Liberals to the big infrastructure and finance corporations and is not in the public interest,” Mr Greenland said. “It speaks volumes that the so-called ‘business case’ is being suppressed and is not being released for rigorous public assessment.” “WestConnex does not best serve western Sydney’s future transport and employment needs, and will burden residents in inner western Sydney with increased traffic from on and off ramps, air pollution from the ventilation stacks and overdevelopment along the route. It will also further cement Sydney Airport in its current inappropriate location.”
The Teachers Federation and its inner west president have written to Reid Liberal candidate Craig Laundy demanding an explanation “over the millions of dollars that will be stripped out of local schools under the Abbott education plan”. “The full implementation of the Government’s Gonski reforms will attract $55.2 million to public schools in the Reid electorate over the next six years,” President of the NSW Teachers Federation, Mr Maurie Mulheron said. The Teachers Federation claim that the Abbott education plan would cut short the six year Gonski deal by two years, strip $3 billion from the $5 billion NSW Gonski deal between the Federal Government and the State Coalition Government, and reopen the Australian Education Bill 2013. A Liberal spokesperson said that Gonski would be funded for four years. “The Coalition has committed to the Gonski reforms for four years as that is the period of the forward budget estimates. Over that period the funding will be matched dollar for dollar,” a
Liberal spokesperson said. “The union’s dishonest campaign claims that the Coalition would deliver only one third of total funding agreed to in the NSW school funding agreement. This is false.” “Tony Abbott and the Coalition have confirmed that they will honour the agreement reached with the NSW Government and commit the same amount of federal school funding as the Government over the forward estimates. Every single school in Reid will receive, dollar for dollar, the same federal funding over the next four years whether there is a Liberal or Labor Government after September 7,” the Liberal spokesperson advised. Former Homebush Boys High sports master Greg Blundell, and now President of the Inner West Teachers Association said voters have a choice. “There is now a stark choice for voters on the issue of education. Do you want the full six year Gonski deal for our kids, or the Abbott plan which will strip $25.1 million from schools in the Reid electorate?” asked Greg Blundell,.
A joint press release last week by Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott and Shadow Education Minister, Christopher Pyne says the Coalition education policy will focus on the national curriculum and provide a new emphasis on teacher quality. “Good teachers make all the difference. Our policy will boost teacher quality by working to implement more appropriate admission standards for teacher training courses and increased support for current and aspiring teachers,” Abbott and Pyne said. The Coalition are promising $70million to encourage around 1,500 existing public schools to become independent public schools by 2017, $18million to continue the Secure Schools Program and will match Commonwealth funding for students with disability for 12 months while a new ‘loading formula’ is developed for these students. The Schoolkids bonus program that currently provides $820 for secondary school children and $410 for primary students annually would be abolished by the Coalition.
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Change to Dangerous dog laws passed Inner-west streets are about to become safer for those taking a stroll after changes to rules for dog-owners. Councils are now allowed to require owners of menacing dogs to muzzle their dogs in public, have them on a leash, under the control of a person over 18 years old, and ensure they are de-sexed. Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti MP, welcomed the changes. “Dog attacks are always terrifying and these new laws will help get dangerous dogs off the streets of Drummoyne and educate owners about the importance of keeping their dogs under control,’’ he said. “There are a lot of dangerous dogs which under the previous rules could not be classified as dangerous – this new rule will mean that the community can be protected from dogs that are a threat, no matter what breed they are.’’ The new law is part of a package of measures announced by Local Government Minister Don Page and Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson to respond to the Companion Animals and Dangerous Dogs Taskforce and to concerns about dangerous and threatening dogs in the NSW community.
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Accessibility upgrade for Flemington After almost forty years, Flemington Railway Station will have a full accessibility upgrade including a lift, new stairs to the platforms, family accessible toilet, upgrades to the lighting and CCTV under the Transport Access Program, NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian announced at the station on Friday, August 30. Flanked by the Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli and Strathfield mayor, Gulian Vaccari, Ms Berejiklian said the scope of works, including engineering works and a feasibility study would start immediately. “The work is starting now and residents can expect to see people on site determining the scope of work to be done. We will come back to the community with a time frame around October [this year],” Ms Berejiklian said. “Charles Casuscelli has been lobbying for this upgrade for a long time and we have looked at the demographics and also the proximity to Sydney Markets, which have all been factors in making this announcement.”
Improvements to t he interchange and the pedestrian bridge are also being considered. The $770 million Transport Access program funds is the combined total of previous railway station, wharves and community funds, which have now been combined under the one program. Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli welcomed the upgrade. “I’m so pleased that the NSW Government recognises the importance of Flemington railway station not only to the local residents and businesses but also of the substantial numbers of visitors to Sydney Markets.” Mr Casuscelli said. “Strathfield Council supports the project and will do what it can to make the upgrade happen as soon as possible and look at opportunities to improve the amenity and safety of the area,” said Strathfield Mayor Gulian Vaccari. With 5,000 people using the overpass each weekend, Sydney Markets CEO Brad Latham also welcomed the announcement.
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Fiery words as Charles goes after Ashfield Council
Seven new police officers have made their way to the inner-west after graduating this month. The Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli welcomed the men and women in blue. “The 39 additional allocations to the South West Metropolitan Region will result in a further four police officers stationed at Burwood, one at Ashfield and two at Flemington,” he said. “We know that Burwood, Ashfield and Flemington Local Area Commands do a fantastic job keeping our community safe.” Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher said the Government has committed to increase the NSW Police Force by a total of 859 police officers, with the Authorised Strength reaching 16,665 in August 2015. “We will also deliver a further 179 positions for the Public Transport Command, 30 positions for the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, and 230 General Duties positions right across NSW,” he said.
The Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli says that a recent motion passed by Ashfield Council calling upon the NSW Government to re-write its proposed planning laws is the latest in a long line of political stunts pulled by the Council, according to the State Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli. “No doubt this has been done to draw attention away from Ashfield Council’s consistent failure to address problems with its own ageing infrastructure. Rather than fixing the footpaths and roads they are responsible for maintaining, Ashfield councillors prefer to pass a resolution designed to get a cheap headline,” Mr Casuscelli siad. “This latest effort merely demonstrates that the councillors are clearly disinterested in addressing the substantial challenges facing Ashfield residents and businesses. “It must be reassuring for Ashfield ratepayers to know that it elected a council that
cannot find the money to fix its footpaths, but is more than capable of offering gratuitous planning advice to the NSW Government,” Mr Casuscelli said. Mr Casuscelli believes that Ashfield Council continues to demonstrate a remarkably poor grasp of its key responsibilities. “This has not been confined to its tardy maintenance of footpaths on state roads or ignoring its statutory requirements over consultation on the WestConnex project, but has extended to its mishandling of issues associated with the regulation and operation of brothels in the area. An Ashfield Council spokesperson released a comment outlining council’s position. “[Ashfield] Council called for the NSW Government to rewrite its proposed planning laws and engage in consultation with local councils as councils are the bodies which primarily implement the planning laws. This follows concerns
expressed by a number of bodies including the Law Society of NSW, Institute of Architects and the Independent Commission Against Corruption,” the spokesperson advised. “Council is legitimately representing the interests of all its residents and ratepayers; this was done in an apolitical fashion with the unanimous support of all Councillors, including Mr Casuscelli’s Liberal colleagues,” the council statement says. Mr Casuscelli says Ashfield Council is behaving “irresponsibly”. “After this latest call to rewrite the new planning laws, residents could be forgiven for not taking serious note of Ashfield Council’s attempts at contributing to urban policy development in this State. Ashfield’s councillors do their community a grave disservice in pursuing frivolous and self-serving motions like this. “By continuing to act in such an irresponsible
way, Ashfield Council runs the very real risk of losing what remaining influence it has in representing the community’s interests in planning matters,” he said.. Mr Casuscelli said that during May and June this year, over 2,000 people attended community consultation sessions for the planning white paper and almost 5,000 submissions were received. “Planning Minister Brad Hazzard indicated that issues which have been raised during the consultation phase, such as ongoing heritage protection and the availability of judicial reviews, will be considered by the government. The draft bill may be amended to reflect sensible changes,” he said. “Ashfield residents find themselves in the absurd situation where its Council currently gives a greater say to people who have little direct connection with a development proposal and carry no financial burden than it does to owners.”
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The extensive campus at Santa Sabina College on The Boulevarde at Strathfield becomes a perfect venue for students, family, friends and visitors for the annual Fair, this year on Saturday September 7. Rides include Tea Cups, Hurricane, Zorb Balls, Sizzler, Top Gun, Dodgem Cars and Playland for the younger children. All day ride wristbands cost $30 each but you can save by pre-purchasing your wristband at the Del Monte office or Uniform Shop before fair day. New attractions this year are a golf simulator, petting zoo, trampoline bungy jumping and pony rides, which are not included in the wristband. Tickets can be bought on the day. Great stalls, wonderful food and all-day entertainment are also a part of a fun day (after voting of course). The Fair is on Saturday 7 September from 10am until 4pm.
Wests backs online tutor program
Ashfield’s online Your Tutor Program has received more support from Wests Ashfield Leagues Club with renewed sponsorship. The Your Tutor program, which is available through Ashfield Council’s website, helps students in the area across a diverse range of topics and age groups and is a valuable source of assistance for many students. Under the program, students from Year 4 to Year 12 can get help from tutors for Maths, English, Science, assignment and study skills. “I am delighted that Wests Ashfield Leagues have provided $10,500 in funding to ensure local students can access the online Your Tutor program to provide the free online homework help program, which has assisted hundreds of local students,” Ashfield mayor, Cr. Mansour said.
Diamond Jubilee for Strathfield Girls High
The tennis camp run by the Inner West Tennis Academy at Strathfield Sports Club offer two camps, each for five days from Monday to Friday, starting 23 and 30 September, with a limit of 15 children per group for coaching, fun, practise and there’s always prizes and trophies at each camp. Fully accredited English,
Korean and Chinese speaking tennis coaches grade the groups by age and ability from5 to 18 year-olds.Pre and after camp supervision is provided from 8am and until 5pm for camp children.
Established as a single sex comprehensive high school in 1953 and then designated a languages high school in 1990, Strathfield Girls High School is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee
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St Anne’s celebrates 60 years
Justices meeting The Ashfield / Burwood branch of the New South Wales Justices Association are inviting Justices of the Peace to attend the next branch meeting which will be held on Wednesday 18 September at Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood. During the meeting a training course will be conducted by our training officer Beryce Kerr. All Justices of the Peace welcome and encouraged to attend.
Tucked away in a quiet square in South Strathfield off Bede Street is historic St Anne’s Catholic Church and the primary school next door. Father Ray Weaver celebrated his Golden Jubilee as a Catholic Priest last year, 25 years of which have been spent serving at South Strathfield, but now it’s time to celebrate St Anne’s Catholic Church Diamond Jubilee as a parish. Sixty years as a parish is a milestone but the history of St Anne’s goes back much further. In 1837, NSW Governor Bourke gave pioneer priest, Fr. John Therry, for whom one of the surrounding streets is named, a parcel
Coping with chronic pain ‘The Pain Book’, written by Professor Phillip Siddall, Rebecca McCabe RSM and Dr Robin Murray was launched at the Bethany Centre in Strathfield last week. The outstanding book details living with the misery of chronic pain and how to cope. To purchase a copy, call into the Bethany Centre, Marian House, 18 Margaret Street, Strathfield, call 8765 5155 or email bethc@tpg. com.au What’s On at Ashfield FREE Financial Literacy Program Thursdays 5, 12 and 19 September from 10am until 12 noon. Learn more about where your money goes, managing your money, managing your debt, saving, goal setting, planning and budgeting. To book call 9716 1800 or email jaey@ashfield. nsw.gov.au Green award for printer Focus Press, a Strathfield-based printing business is a finalist in the NSW Government’s Green Globe Awards. The strong showing in the competition is due recognition for their outstanding commitment to sustainability.NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said all of this year’s 37 finalists THE FRIENDLY PLACE TOof SHOP showcase the economic and social benefits sustainability.Winners of the 14th Green Globe Awards will be announced on 24 September at Parliament House. Next VIEW Club meeting Five Dock Evening View (Voice, interests, education, women) Club will hold its next Dinner meeting on Wednesday, 11 September at 7pm at Club Five Dock on Great North Road. Ladies, come along and enjoy a good meal, great company and a guest speaker about the 125th Anniversary of Centennial Park. The club also holds mid-week lunches and weekend outings. The club meet regularly on the second Wednesday of the month. Details Margaret 97983339.
of land as a ‘half-way stop between Sydney Cathedral and Liverpool, en route to Campbelltown. The land is now known as St. Anne’s Square. From the mid-1870s onwards, when a church was finally built, St Anne’s Catholic Church was a Mass Centre, as distinct from an established parish with a resident priest. It was not until 1916 that parishes were established in Strathfield and Enfield with St Anne’s at South Strathfield becoming a parish in 1953. To mark the 60-year anniversary, a Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Anne’s on Sunday, October 20 at 10am.
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organisations. The Multicultural Partnership Grants to support “These grants will help fund Advantage Grants Program partnerships between the organisations that encourage helps NSW tap the strength CRC and organisations with and assist participation by all of cultural diversity by an interest in maximising NSW residents in community supporting multicultural economic participation and life, with a particular focus on organisations, services and the linguistic and cultural inter-cultural and inter-faith activities. assets of the NSW population. activities that bring diverse “It makes economic sense Sponsorship Grants that groups of people together,” Mr to invest in culturally diverse support events and activities Casuscelli said. community organisations that foster community “Activities that promote because of the immeasurable cohesion and promote the community harmony; value gained from the huge benefits of a multicultural mentor smallTHE or emerging amount of volunteer service also available. FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP society ANDareDINE communities; target geograph- provided by thousands of Applications for ically or socially isolated community members,” said Community Inclusion Grants communities and; develop Mr Casuscelli. must be received at CRC networks or structures to Under the Multicultural offices or by email at inclusion. address emerging critical Advantage Grants Program, grants@crc.nsw.gov.au by 5pm issues are also funded.” the CRC also administers on 27 September.
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Time for Flemington shops to come clean Flemington shop-owners are getting down to business and tackling graffiti this week. On 8 September, Strathfield Rotary along with Strathfield Council and Flemington Chamber of Commerce are holding a graffiti cleanup, which kicks off at 9.30 and concludes with a midday barbeque. According to Peter Smith,
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it,” he said. “More than anything, it’s about making shop keepers realise how much graffiti affects their business – a lot of people may be reluctant to go up there at night.” Some businesses use roller doors, which means graffiti cannot be seen during the day. However, Mr Smith warned against this as an ideal solution.
Support gets veterans back in the swing The NSW Government’s efforts trying to find work,” Mr Casuscelli in assisting younger veterans into said. employment has been welcomed “For many of them, the by Member for Strathfield, Charles military has been their first and Casuscelli. only employer so they find it Securing Our Veterans’ Future challenging to find and apply is a joint project between the for a job once they leave military NSW Government, ClubsNSW service. “As our troops return from and the RSL & Services Clubs Association to assist ex-Australian Afghanistan it is important to Defence Force personnel to move show that the community is more easily back into civilian life. listening to the needs of veterans “Some of the more than 5,000 and helping them connect with men and women who leave the society they have served.” the Australian military each With the assistance of year, including those who have ClubsNSW and the RSL & Clubs TO Association, served in overseas’ conflicts such Services THE FRIENDLY PLACE SHOP as Afghanistan, face difficulties Securing Our Veterans’ Future
will help place younger veterans in jobs within the registered clubs’ industry, whether it’s in management, catering or hospitality. Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Victor Dominello, said the NSW Government is already talking to other industry groups about expanding the initiative. “It has the backing of the Australian Defence Force. The NSW Business Chamber said it will promote Securing Our Veterans’ Future to its 10,000 members across the state,” Mr AND DINE Dominello said.
“When they shut up at 5pm anyone who is going out for dinner is subjected to a visual eyesore that’s hidden during the day,” he said. “We do one of two things: remove the graffiti or paint over it.” Council will issue shop keepers with “mini” graffiti kits containing gloves and rags to assist them with cleaning.
Staff community grants The Homebush Community Bank on Rochester Street at Homebush have announced their latest round of staff community grants to Integricare Child Care Centre, Breakfast Point Men’s Shed, Bethany Holistic Health Centre, Concord West Public School P & C and Strathfield West Senior Citizens. Under the quarterly grants scheme, the Bendigo Bank branch staff each choose a local community group or organisation. For more details on the next round of grants, see Homebush branch manager, Emmanuel Vatalis.
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Constables Philippa Lord and similar values,” he said. President Suzanne Freund said Daniel Warner are the Burwood Local Area Command and that the individual achievements Flemington Local Area Command of the finalists were inspiring. “Rotary is pleased to present Police Officers of the Year for the awards and to say thank 2013. Organised by Strathfield you for the work done by the Rotary, the prestigious annual police in dealing with crime in awards recognise outstanding the community. We are all very service by local police officers appreciative of your hard work, and were presented this year by compassion and professionalism,” CLASSIFIEDS Deputy Police Commissioner Ms Freund remarked. Along with the eleven finalists, Nick Kaldas and Strathfield Rotary President Suzanne Freund. special guests at the awards Deputy Commissioner Kaldas ceremony last week included said that he was proud to recognise Senior Crown Prosecutor Mark the outstanding police work of the Tedeschi, Burwood Mayor John awardees and their commitment Faker, Deputy Strathfield Mayor Andrew Soulos and Member for and dedication to duty. “Rotary’s ‘Service Above Self ’ Strathfield Charles Casucelli. This year’s finalists were motto aptly described the attitude and approach of all the finalists. Constable Kate Davies, Constable The Police and Rotary share Reece Dimmock, Constable
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Director Cathy B oyle The sounds of Broadway are about to come alive once more described the show as “an in Strathfield Musical Society’s absolute classic Broadway musical with a really good cast.” latest production. “It’s really a family show,” she The Music Man tells the story of the arrival of a conman in a said. “It will also really appeal to placid Iowa town on July 4, 1912. Harold Hill (played by Tim music theatre lovers because it’s Martin) offers the unsuspecting not performed very often and Iowans the opportunity to solve features a 16-piece band with all their town’s problems by a sound not often heard these starting up a boy band. Most days.” Without revealing too much, of the townspeople are excited by this prospect and happily Ms Boyle revealed to Burwood hand over their deposits for Scene that: “there’s a happy ending.” instruments and uniforms. The Music Man will be held at Only the Mayor (played by Brian Sadler) and the town the Latvian Theatre, Strathfield librarian Marian (played CLASSIFIEDS by from the 18th to the 26th Natalie Elliott), are suspicious October. Bookings can be made by phoning 8007 7785. of the man and his motives.
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Prepare to run: Your guide to getting fit this spring
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t’s time to get fit for summer and maybe there’s that fun run you’ve always wanted to take part in, but you’re not sure how to approach the training. Here’s your eightweek guide to get you started.
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Ensure that you have the equipment to prevent injury and be able to follow this program without major interruption. The beauty of being a runner is that you will only ever need a singlet, shorts/tights, socks and shoes, and you are ready to train. I strongly suggest a new pair of shoes to begin so that your running gait is correct and efficient from day one. If you are super keen, a pair of racing flats for race day is also an option. Warm-Up/Warm-Down every session 15min easy jog, followed by a 20 min stretch across the major muscle groups including calves,
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hamstrings, quads, glutes and hip-flexors. This applies for every session.
Week 1
Monday: Easy run: 6 to 7km at a comfortable pace, trying to keep your heart-rate at <80% Max. Tuesday: Hill Reps: Find a hill between 300 to 400m long, and not too steep. Run three repetitions (reps) up the hill at sub-max pace. Don’t go flat-out, just hard enough to get your heart-rate up and feeling like you have done some work. Walk down for recovery. After the 3 long reps, have 4 mins static recovery at the bottom of the hill, and do 3 short hills at half the distance. Walk back recovery again. Wednesday: Recovery Day. Stretch. Thursday: Easy Run – 6-7km.
Same as Monday. Friday: Recovery Day. Stretch. Saturday: Go to the Bay Run in Five Dock and, after completing a good warm-up, run the course at a comfortable pace, but working (making sure you have a stop watch, and get a time). This is your benchmark for future timed efforts. Sunday: Long Run – 10-14km. This will vary depending on your level of fitness. If you found the 6-7km runs during the week difficult, only run to 10 kms. If you felt good running during the week, try 14km but don’t go over. This is not a time-trial but an easy run, and I wouldn’t expect your heart-rate to go over 80% max.
Week 2, 3, and 4
Monday: Easy run 7 – 8 km. Tuesday: Hill reps session as week 1, but increase the reps to 4 long hills and 4 short hills. Wednesday: Rest day Thursday: Fartlek session.
Running on flat terrain for 12 mins. Do the following: 4*1 min run at a pace slightly quicker than your goal Bay Run race pace (1 min jog recovery), 4*30 seconds at the same pace with 30 secs recovery. This is a modified version of a fartlek session made famous by the great Australia runner, Steve Moneghetti, that’s been nicknamed the Mona’s Fartlek. Friday: Rest day Saturday: Run 2km comfortably without stopping. The session is 2*2km tempo runs with 5 mins static recovery between. Tempo means that you need to complete the first one at a pace that allows you to do a second rep at the same pace or slightly quicker. Your heart rate should reach 90-95% towards the end of the second. Sunday: Long run – same distance as last week at a comfortable pace. If you did 10kms last week, you may get up to 12kms if you feel good.
Week 5, 6, 7
Monday: Easy run 8 kms. Tuesday: Hill reps session from the previous weeks. Try a new hill so you don’t get bored. Wednesday: 6-7km easy run Thursday: Fartlek session. Warm-Up. Run 3*2mins, 1 min jog recovery between each, 3*1min with 30 sec recovery between each. Warm-Down. Friday: Rest day Saturday: Week 5: Bay Run time trial. Ideally quicker than your previous Bay Run in Week 1. Week 6 and 7: Using your 2km course from last week, the session is 1*4km and 1*2km tempo runs with 5 mins static recovery between the two. Try and run the 4km at your goal Bay Run race pace. Maintain this pace or slightly improve over the 2km. Sunday: Long run – 14-16kms
Week 8 Tapering
Monday: Easy run 8 km Tuesday: Hills session. Using the same hill with 3 long and 3 short. Wednesday: Optional run. 5 km max distance. Very easy pace. Thursday: Find somewhere flat to run. The session is: 200m, 300m, 400m, 500m, 400m, 300m, 200m. The objective is to get the legs turning over at a pace quicker than race pace. Do not sprint these reps, because if you over-exert in this session you may be sore on race day. Friday: Rest Day Saturday: Morning – 4-5kms very easy run. Sunday: RACE DAY! Do your normal warm-up. Do not go out too quickly. Make sure you know what pace you ran the Time-trial in week 5, and look to smash it!
Good Luck.
The objective is to keep the legs ticking over, but not over-exerting until race-day.
Beating sports injuries before they start Running is a popular way of getting fit, especially as we head towards the warmer beach months. More and more people are finding that desire to get going and running is very addictive. Once you start, it can be very hard to stop. Every runner has their reasons for running and here are just a few: - get fit - lose weight - clear your head - “I just enjoy it” - socialise with friends - go faster than last time
by Physiotherapist Jason Power BAppSc(Phty) BEd(PE) Five Dock Physio
Five Dock Physiotherapist, Jason Power
Unfortunately, running can result in injuries. As a physiotherapist, many runners come into my practice for aches and pains. Like all physical activities running can be done in a variety of ways, if done correctly your risk of injury is greatly reduced. Here are three basic suggestions on how to run without those aches, pains or injuries. l Buy a good pair of properly fitted running shoes. Over the last few years, the types of running shoes on the market have doubled. You can choose
from low profile, high profile, straight, curved or neutral type shoes. If none of those terms mean anything to you, I suggest a conversation with a specialist store, such as Athlete’s Foot, where they can help find the best shoes for you running needs. l An inefficient running gait (pattern) can result in pain throughout the body. Many runners complain of knee, foot/heel, hip or even back pain. If running is causing you pain, it is recommended that your running technique be assessed and corrected. l Poor running biomechanics can result in annoying
injuries that if treated early can be resolved very quickly. Many injuries that appear while running are the result of activities and postures adopted in everyday life but it is when you start running that these issues become more apparent. l At Five Dock Physio our therapists are trained to find these issues and teach you how to move/run in a way that will not result in long term injury. We will assess your movement patterns looking for any non-optimal strategies being adopted while you run. These strategies can be the result of muscular imbalances
either with strength, flexibility or both. These imbalances can be corrected and retrained for optimal running strategies. l Once your technique is sorted, the next step is to find a running track or safe place to run. l If you are an absolute beginner, take a friend or join a running group. I recommend starting over shorter distances and gradually increase the distance as your fitness and muscle endurance improves. As with any sport, practice makes perfect. The more you run the better you will get at it.
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Danielle and Greg at Canterbury Ice Rink.
Photo: Malcolm Ellis.
Gold medal triumph breaks the ice A one-week trip home for Australian ice dancers Danielle O’Brien and Greg Merriman netted the Olympic hopefuls their first international gold medal at Skate Down Under and huge PBs in a flawless performance in their home rink at Catnerbury against the top
ranked Swiss and New Zealand teams. Danielle and Greg will next compete in the Olympic Qualification Competition at Oberstorf, Germany in three weeks and are looking to clinch one of the five available spots for the Sochi Winter Olympics next February.
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Sporting chance for upgrades as park election promises keep coming
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THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND DINE
Hot on the heels of firstly a by Belinda Noonan $500,000 promise to Concord Junior Soccer Club for new “It must be 35 to 40 years facilities at Edwards Park by Reid candidate Craig Laundy and since anything was done [to Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey, upgrade facilities] at Rothwell which was CLASSIFIEDS then outbid 48 hours Park. It’s used all-year round later by Labor’s John Murphy by our members. As well as for $1million, comes a slew of rugby union, we have 30 junior cricket teams and have been more park upgrades. At a rugby game on Sunday 25 adding five new teams each August, Craig Laundy announced year,” said Paul Price. “Canada that a Liberal government Bay Council fully support the will provide $500,000 to the project and we expect to have Briars Sporting Club to go a Development Application towards upgrade works at lodged and approved within 12 months and start building Rothwell Park at Concord. “Briars Sporting Club has been in two years.” Plans for the new change central to the local community for almost 100 years, which is rooms by architects Figgs why I am delighted to announce Jefferson have been prepared this support from the Coalition,” with a project cost estimated at $1.2million. Mr Laundy said. “The change rooms at The upgrade would provide new change rooms and better Rothwell Park are the same ones facilities said Briars Foundation I was in as an 11year-old playing for St. Pat’s,” Mr Laundy said in President, Paul Price.
his announcement. Briars Sporting Club has approximately 1,500 members with more than 500 representing the club in rugby, cricket, hockey, bowls, squash and netball. In Croydon, Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Reid, John Murphy announced a re-elected Rudd Labor Government would provide $500,000 for the complete refurbishment of facilities at Centenary Park in Croydon. “As the home ground of several local clubs, local families depend on Centenary Park but its old toilets, change rooms and canteen are no longer adequate to meet the needs of thousands of local residents from Burwood, Croydon and Ashfield who use it each year,” Mr Murphy said. “Sporting facilities are particularly important as many of these families do not have
access to backyards,” he added. Mr Albanese said the upgrade would be designed to fit in with the heritage values of the surrounding area. Ashfield Mayor, Morris Mansour, welcomed the promise saying, “Many people these days are glued to their computers, especially children,” he said. Ashfield Cricket Club (ACC), currently has 16 teams for under 7’s to Seniors, and Burwood Football Club fields 56 teams from under 5’s to Seniors. “Football is the world’s game and we get kids from all over the world coming here as new Australians wanting play,” Burwood FC President Andrew McVeigh said. It stands to reason that not all these projects will get off the ground, so if sports facilities determine how you vote – now you know which way to kick the ball.
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