KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE COMMUNITY
INDEPENDENT FORTNIGHTLY COMMUNITY NEWS
9 DECEMBER 2015 6 October 2011
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Christmas in full swing It’s beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas at Ashfield Mall, with a range of programs to bring the festive cheer to all. by Mitchell Jordan
ASHFIELD Mall officially kicked off Christmas with Santa’s Breakfast on Saturday November 28, with Santa and his friends’ parade, a Christmas Show and a Christmas Scratch Card Campaign. It also launched The Tree of Joy, a Rotary Club program that involves the whole community, providing an opportunity to reach out and help those in need. Ashfield Mall is teaming with the Burwood Rotary Club to assist in making Christmas a special day for all. The money raised from the sale of the Santa Breakfast tickets ($500) will be used to purchase presents for the Tree of Joy. Gift wrapping with a gold coin donation and Santa photos will also run throughout December. To assist those experiencing financial difficulty, parents can bring their own camera to take Santa photos. Each child will receive a gift. Performers from Six Pak Productions joined Santa at Ashfield Mall to promote Rotary’s Tree of Joy appeal to help those in need this Christmas. PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
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Friday 25th December 11am Treat your family to a delicious buffet lunch with all the trimmings in the Dome.
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November, doors open TRIBUTETuesday TO 3rdTHE ROCK N’10am $38 Includes champagne on arrival, complimentary morning tea and a 2 course lunch. Book online at clubburwood.com.au, ROLL STARS OF THE 50’s & phone 8741 2888 or visit reception. 60’s - ELVIS, TOM JONES, ROY ORBISON, DION & MORE!
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URWOOD SCENE has been hitting your letterboxes and local businesses for over ten years. It’s been quite a ride, always living up to its original philosophy of ‘Keeping in touch with the community’. The learning curve has been deep and fulfilling. Looking back, it’s almost unbelievable that I had the temerity to begin an independent newspaper at all. That it has been successful, tapped into community issues and gained your trust has been incredibly rewarding. On a personal level, it’s time for a change and this will be my last column for Burwood Scene.
DESK By Belinda Noonan
TIME There’s a beach that is calling my name, family and friends to spend time with and a few windmills to tilt at. Burwood Scene in print will continue, starting up again in late January and online where it has always been at www. burwoodscene.com.au The flexibility online presents is the future, even though I
firmly believe that print is still a powerful communicator. Without advertisers, Burwood Scene would not exist. Thank you to all those businesses who supported us, providing opportunity, jobs and a vehicle for so many stories under my watch – calculated at approximately 20,000 to date. There are two advertisers that have appeared in every issue
and have been magnificent to work with - Sydney Markets and Burwood Council. Your support has often made the difference. The Burwood Scene team have always gone above and beyond anything that they were paid to do. Every deadline met, every time and that will also continue. To Robin Eggleton, who has been with me from day 1 and whom I met when our daughters started kindy at Croydon Public School – love you to bits. Aileen Soria (a Santa mom – as I also was with my younger daughter). You are the best. Kevin Robinson – Art Director, with decades in print experience. A star performer
who never, ever loses his cool. You made my working life a breeze. Maree and Rod McDougall; Always there to help. Our young journos this year have blown me away with their ideas, talent and commitment. Saimi Jeong won a Young Walkley and has rightly gone on to bigger and better things. David Barden – who is on the rise and I expect to see great investigative reporting on the telly in the future. Deputy Editor Mitchell Jordan is an exceptional man and gifted writer who thinks outside the square. He has a rare ability to bring a story to life and is a great observer of people. His commitment
over nine years has been outstanding. We will be friends for life. Steve Kypriotis. Who is he you might ask? Despite advancing years, Steve has delivered the paper to Strathfield businesses every edition – coming from the Central Coast to do so. To our distributors – all of whom are local residents. You are a newspaper’s lifeblood. Thank you. To our readers; Thank you for sharing your stories with me and for your trust. It is deeply appreciated. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
We welcome your Letter to the Editor, which must be supplied with your name, address and telephone number for verification purposes. The publisher takes no responsibility for views expressed in any Letter to the Editor.
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Concord’s Narie Whitby design work is on display at Newington Armoury.
THE works of 80 talented Design graduates of TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute are on show at Armory Gallery, Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park. The annual Designing Your Future exhibition is now in its fifth year, and features a plethora of design solutions for interior and industrial design applications created by TAFE SWSi design students. Hanna Finlay and Narie Whitby are among the graduating students featured at the exhibition. They are both completing an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design and both credit the TAFE SWSi teachers for their success in the course. “They’re more like your friends and always have your best interests at heart,” Hanna said.
“They will get you to where you want to be.” However, the pair’s respective pathway within the same design course reflects the diverse range of options available to design students Terry Hills resident, Hanna, considers herself a creative thinker and wanted to do something in design that was more practical. “That’s why I chose to come to TAFE rather than university,” she said. “It’s not just decorating. I’m more into the architectural side of design; the structural elements of buildings and designing that on computer.” The exhibition runs every weekend until 31 January 2016, from 10am-4pm. Entry is free.
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9 December 2015
Techies forging the future for locals
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by Belinda Noonan
INNER-WEST tech business NewsMaven is hoping to forge the future for the publishing industry with its new product RetailMaven. Located in North Strathfield, NewsMaven founders Herbert Yeung and Shaon Diwakar have developed ‘RetailMaven’ as an online tool to bridge the gap between how people interact with online content and retailers.
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Us i ng a propr i e t ar y algorithm, RetailMaven analyse online content and automatically embed links to local e-commerce retailers selling products that are relevant to the reader within the body of the story. This targeting allows RetailMaven to recommend Aussie retailers looking to raise their profiles online, by advertising their products within the context of news. It is a simple idea, but the required know-how to deliver RetailMaven has taken over two years to develop prior to testing. Herbert and Shaon, who are in their early 30s, both hold multiple degrees in finance and computer engineering. Being a champion for local retailers and news publishers is something they’ve been thinking about for a long time. “We can analyse the page the reader is on, determine that the page has phrases such as “yoga mat”, or “running shoes” and link those phrases to products from local e-commerce stores,” explained Herbert. The possibilities of what RetailMaven could achieve has been recognised by a number of significant investors.
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“ Two ye ars ago, we successfully raised external investment from venture capitalists and private investors to kick-start our business. “Now we are in a position to showcase our product,” said Shaon Diwakar. Based in the historic B a ke h ou s e Q u ar te r i n North Strathfield, the tech e nt r e p r e n e u r s r e c e nt l y showed RetailMaven at a News Corp “codefest” conference in Melbourne, where entrepreneurs from around the country had the opportunity to showcase their technology.
RetailMaven was one of three winners in the codefest, for all the latest and newest technology that would assist publishers.
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“The biggest takeaway of the win will be the privilege of collaborating with News Corp going forward,” they said. Local retailers are also looking to get in on the action, with RetailMaven already signing on hundreds of Australian retailers stores and advertising almost a quarter of a million products.
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e t a l P o t k c o d d a From P This is a snapshot of our cattle breeding process and the source of “Baroola Steak” supplied to our hotel restaurants. Our bulls are highly accredited and purchased from the highest ranking wagyu studs, their working lives last about seven years. The female portion of the herd is also purchased from the angus studs. This union results in a first cross wagyu/angus beast. This steak inherits the marbling properties of the wagyu plus the unique taste of grass-fed angus, resulting in a tender mouth-watering steak.
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The cattle are processed at Cowra abattoirs then sent to Sydney where they are processed and aged for up to 60 days, then served at our hotel restaurants.
“from paddock to plate” Now serving at:
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hat a great year it has been. In 2015, we continued our strong momentum undertaking many exciting projects and initiatives including the completion of the first stage of Wangal Park, the opening of Railway Square in addition to delivering an extensive capital works program. Looking ahead, we will deliver even more for our community with the new Burwood Park Pavilion and renovations at Woodstock underway.
Christmas is just around the corner and to celebrate, our town centres are once again filled with the spirit of Christmas as beautiful decorations create a wonderful atmosphere to shop, dine and spend time with family and friends. This year, we have spread even more Christmas joy across our community with a new Christmas tree and Nativity Scene at Railway Square, in the heart of our town centre.
Carols in B the Park 2015
We also have a range of fun activities on offer for families including Carols in the Park, this Saturday in Burwood Park. I hope that amidst the celebrations with family and friends these holidays, you take a brief moment to think of those who are less fortunate than us. I would like to wish you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
urwood’s Carols in the Park spectacular features an array of performances including Darren Percival guaranteed to get you in the festive mood. Hosted by Andrew Daddo, this year’s event will include a petting zoo, food stalls and fireworks.
C O N TA C T S
Date: Saturday, 12 December Time: 6pm to 9pm Location: Burwood Park
C R J O H N FA K E R (Mayor) 9911 9916 mayor@burwood.nsw.gov.au C R TO N Y D O U E I H I
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M AY O R ’ S M E S S A G E
FROM BURWOOD COUNCIL
Council Chambers: Closed from 3pm 24 December - Opening 4 January
Library & Community Hub: Closing at 2.30pm 24 December - Opening 2 January
Enfield Aquatic Centre: Closed Christmas Day Council’s after hours assistance will be available during this period. Please call 9911 9911 24 hours, 7 days per week. Closure dates are subject to change. Please visit Council’s website for more information and updates.
• 7 December at 6pm in Council Chambers
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9 December 2015
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It’s the Sydney to Hobart for Ron Just sayin’… by Belinda Noonan
ENFIELD’S Ron Montague might be missing the lower part of his right leg but it was that so-called disability which sees him on board for this year’s Sydney to Hobart yacht race. “Fifteen years ago I had never been on a yacht and sailing in the Sydney to Hobart would have been the furtherest thing on my mind,” Ron told Burwood Scene. A long-time problem with Ron’s right leg resulted
in an amputation below the knee in September 2000 after which he was fitted a prosthesis and subsequently joined the Sydney Amputees Association. “When the secretary of the Amputee Association received my application, she called to welcome me and to invite me to an upcoming recreational sail with a bunch of amputees who are a mob called Sailors with disABILITIES (SWD).”
Ron (foreground) with sailing mate Ralphie on Sydney Harbour.
“I accepted and went out for a sail around the Harbour on a lovely Sunday morning.” Skipper David Pescud asked how Ron enjoyed the day and invited him back any time. “I have been sailing ever since,” Ron explained. SWD’s boat ‘Kayle’ is a 54-foot Lyons, purpose built for disabled people and has done 20 Sydney to Hobarts and sailed around Australia with a completely disabled crew. People have been asking Ron for years when he will do the Sydney to Hobart. “I’ve not been interested in doing that race because it looks a bit too scary to me. I’ve been more than happy to race on the Harbour every Saturday in the Paralympic Class Sonar with Sailability Ruschcutters Bay.” It is thanks to his friend Ralphie (who is vision impaired) that Ron was persuaded to have a go at Australia’s most famous yacht race. “Early this year I was approached to come on board as they were putting a crew together for training for this year’s Sydney to Hobart. “I didn’t jump at the opportunity, but Ralphie eventually talked me around saying, you only have to do it once and at 61 I thought it’s probably better to do it now before I get any older,” Ron said.
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Training began in April with off shore over nights, short ocean races up and down the coast and days on the water well into the evenings. In August the crew competed in the Sydney to Gold Coast race which took just under three days to complete. “The weather in that race was kind and seas calm,” Ron said. “The last couple of training sessions the weather has been a bit rougher so that has been good for ‘scaring the crap out of me’ and honing my skills in the conditions we can expect in the Bass Strait crossing.” The 16-member crew expect to finish the Sydney to Hobart within four days. Come December 26 when the race begins you can follow Kayle and her crew at www. rolexsydneyhobart.com/ standings/
BLAME it on the bloggers, but writing a regular column like this can be harder than doing an expose or winning a Walkley. Usually I find myself frothing with enthusiasm and eagerness to share my outrage and amazement at the world we live in, though sometimes I wonder if what I have to say is too flippant or frivolous and draw a blank. As this is my last piece for 2015, I could use my privileged position to preach about the ethics of not eating meat, or try to inspire you to defy the political correctness which is unquestionably ruining Australia. Instead, I’d like to use this space as a way of saying thank you. For nine years I have had the joy of learning about the lives of others in the inner-west. And it has been a joy, even when I have encountered those like Jane Pistolese who were justifiably outraged by the ACU development, or residents who successfully protested and saved Ashfield Park. All of this reaffirmed my faith in people who care about something enough to try to change it. My first ever piece for Burwood Scene was an interview with the owner of MacMahon Optometrists in Burwood. He’d recently painted his building yet again. The lesson: there is always hope in the small. When it came to writing this column each fortnight I often chose to draw upon myself, choosing to share my own dramas or embarrassments and these were usually the pieces that were best received by readers.
Journalism and politics have always gone hand in hand, and it is the media’s duty to ask the questions that need to be answered. Yet, for all the talk of budgets and crackdowns I know there are a large number of people who are so disenchanted and disillusioned by most politicians (and rightly so) that all they want to read about are real people. Throughout my career, I have taken considerable inspiration from American journalist, Elizabeth Wurtzel, who writes frequently of her own life. She explained: “Apparently, it’s really important to write a book about China. You know what, if you wanna write a book about China, read eight books about China and then write one. Anybody can do that. To write … about the human condition actually requires talent. I really don’t think I’m writing about myself; I think I’m writing about how people live.” It is a sad fact that, despite the internet and there being an app for almost everything, we all feel just as alone as before. We need to hear each other’s stories, and I cannot find anywhere other than community newspapers to do this. Is it really any wonder that the readership of both magazines and metropolitan newspapers are in such sharp decline? I feel honoured to have told your stories, whether it was something as seemingly small as a school fete or a community meeting, and I thank you for letting me share mine with you.
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New mascot born at Burwood Public BURWOOD Public School Year 6 student Amy Wu, put her imagination and artistic skills to good use when she submitted her entry into the Sydney Markets competition to create a new permanent member for the Markets ‘Fruit and Vegetable Gang’. The competition was run alongside the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge across NSW and required the young students to design a vegetable character. Amy’s creation ‘Brooke Broccoli, steamed
Jodi’s toy drive
MEMBER for Strathfield, Jodi McKay, has launched a Christmas toy drive to support community groups in meeting the needs of local families in challenging and vulnerable situations. “Every year, most Children wake up on Christmas excited to unwrap their presents and explore the gifts of Santa’s giving. That’s the way Christmas should be, filled with joy, surprise and happiness. “Yet, unfortunately, this isn’t the case for every child in our local area, and Christmas can often become a time of sadness and disappointment for children and their parents who are in the most vulnerable of circumstances.” The gifts received as part of this year’s toy drive will be donated to women and children’s shelters and service providers across the Strathfield Electorate. “This small donation really can be the difference between a sad and a happy Christmas for some local children and their families,” said Jodi.
home to take the honours over a stack of other mixed vegies vying for the title. Sydney Markets Marketing Director, Ned Tesic and his team were blown away by the standard of the entries, which included inventive creations such as ‘Craig the Corn’, ‘Zoe Zucchini’ and ‘Tommy Turnip’, but couldn’t go past Amy’s creation as the eventual winner from 26 finalists. “The standard of the entries was incredibly high,” said Ned Tesic. “The skill, imagination and thought put into this competition by primary students blew us all away.” Last week at Burwood Public School, Brooke Broccoli and Amy Wu came face to face for the first time to celebrate the new gang member launch in front of a large school assembly. Quietly spoken Amy, who lives in Lidcombe, was almost overwhelmed when she met her imagination in real life. “I was inspired by the green broccoli hair and I like to make animations. This makes me really happy,” she said. Sydney Markets Fresh for Kids, is a major sponsor of the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge
Brooke Broccoli
Amy’s entry.
Created by Amy Wu I’M GREEN; I’m gorgeous and have many flowery branches. Every day I love to run, jump for at least 30 minutes. I inherited a special tennis racket from my dad when I was little. It has inspired me to always put others first and has super solving powers that help me piece many pieces to any puzzle. I’m creative and full of great inventions. My wish is to be a famous tennis pro.
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Amy Wu meets her Sydney Markets Brooke Broccoli Fruit and Veg Gang member for the first time at Burwood Public School.
“We launched the toy drive on White Ribbon Day and already dozens of toys have been dropped into our office. It’s been wonderful to see such generosity and kindness, and a recognition that there are people in our community who need our help and support.” New and unwrapped presents can be placed under the Christmas Tree in the Strathfield Electorate Office, 1/54 Burwood Road Burwood, any weekday between 9am and 5pm before December 14.
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Eve takes a stand for peace SPEAKING at the Croydon Park Chamber of Commerce AGM, 2015 Burwood Girls’ High Captain Eve Crossley gave a keynote address on her inclusion as one of ten young
Australians who will travel to the Middle East with UN Youth Australia in January. Eve, who is seeking sponsorship for her role in the program, will take an in-depth look at leadership on the global stage and at the grassroots. “The purpose of this trip is to investigate the ways in which international players and local communities are paving the path to a peaceful future in one of the most geopolitically significant regions of our world,” Eve explained. “This tour really is the learning experience of a lifetime. We will examine the historical and contemporary challenges facing the
region; and the responses to these challenges from different levels and the road to a peaceful future.” During their time overseas the group will meet with UN bodies, international NGOs, Australian and foreign government projects, and community organisations who are working to build peace and understanding amidst conflict and violence. A three-day volunteering immersion with a community organisation in Jerusalem is also scheduled. If you want to assist Eve with sponsorship, contact the Croydon Park Chamber of Commerce.
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Time to Celebrate Christmas
Fire up the barbie IT’S TIME to plan the menu for Christmas Day and many will be avoiding a sweltering kitchen and head outdoors to fire up the barbie for a sumptuous festive feast. “Christmas dinner on the barbecue is easier than you think. Barbecues these days are becoming increasingly sophisticated and can easily accommodate a whole roast turkey, a succulent ham and yummy seafood – even dessert!” says Michelle Rossier from Beefeater Barbecues. Preparation is crucial when planning your Christmas barbecue. “Make sure you have everything to hand. Stock the eski or outdoor fridge with ice, gather all your BBQ cooking tools, set the table and ensure you have
enough serving platters readily available. This way you can concentrate on cooking without running back into the house for forgotten items,” says Michelle. Depending on what you choose to cook, Michelle advises to check temperatures and cooking times to ensure the best results. “If you are cooking a ham on the rotisserie, you need to allow for approximately 2-3 hours depending on the size of the ham. The ham needs to reach a temperature of around 60°c. If you are grilling seafood, then you obviously need much less time.” Another handy hint to prevent marinades sticking and drying out is to use teflon liners (RRP $19.95).
The Christmas gift that keeps giving FORGET stuffing the stocking or turkey, here is one gift that really will keep giving long after Christmas. The Anzac Research Institute’s Dendritic Cell Research, a specialised medical research group at Concord Hospital that is focused on human dendritic cells, is asking the public to make a contribution to cutting-edge cancer research with a donation in lieu of gifts. “With your kind Christmas donation, DCR will be able to continue our innovative research and the development of medicines that; retrain the body to
fight cancer using its own defences, “said Professor Derek Hart. The world-breaking research for a cure to Myeloid Leukaemia is developing a treatment that uses the sufferer’s own blood to fight the cancer from within. The technique is relentless on the cancer but kind to its victim, that suppress the immune system safely when necessary and provide shorter treatments that last longer or effect a total cure,” the group said. To make a donation visit http:// dcresearch.org.au/cash-donations/
Christmas Church Services St Anne’s Catholic Church Cnr Bede Street and St Anne’s Square, Strathfield South - Tel: 9642 1523 Thur 24 Dec: 6.00pm Christmas Eve Mass (music and singing) Fri 25 Dec: 8.00am Christmas Dawn Mass (Quiet Reflection) 10am Christmas Day Mass
St Andrews Anglican 37 Swan Avenue, Strathfield Fri 25 Dec: 9.00am Multi Cultural English Service 10.30am Korean Christmas Service Burwood Uniting Church 134A Burwood Rd, Burwood Sun 20 Dec: 10.00am Sunday School Christmas Service 6.00pm Special Sunday Evening Advent Service Fri 25 Dec: 9.00am Worship Service.
St Thomas’ Anglican Church 90A Coronation Parade, Enfield Sun 13 Dec: 5.00pm Carols Service Fri 25 Dec: 9.30am Traditional Christmas Service
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Learn oil painting, French or manage that computer by Belinda Noonan
THE Strathfield School for Seniors holds many and varied classes each Friday during the school term for older people who want to learn something new, or brush up on a skill. Subjects include oil painting, bridge, French language classes,
world geography, card making and computers. Voluntary tutors conduct the one-hour classes, except for the two-hour computing class. Strathfield School for Seniors is a community organisation and is located in the Church Hall, Strathfield Uniting Church,13 Carrington
Avenue Strathfield. Classes are held from 9am until 12.30pm. The group is an excellent way to meet people, learn a new skill and engage socially over a cup of tea. If you are interested please call President Graeme on 9746 6307 or committee members Shirley 9642 3061 or Helen 9763 1089
One more gift this Christmas THIS Christmas, after buying for family and friends consider one more gift to support the work of Red Cross. “One more gift can be a daily phone call to check on the welfare of an older or isolated person living alone,” says actress and Red Cross Ambassador, Kate Ritchie. “Christmas is not always a joyful occasion. Many will be lonely or separated from their families over the festive season.” “One more gift to Red Cross can be a hot meal for a homeless teenager on Christmas Eve, clean drinking water for a young child in Myanmar or support for a community trying to rebuild after a fire or flood.” Call 1800 811 700 or donate online at redcross.org.au
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Search for Strathfield Woman of the Year Message from the Mayor
Christmas is a special time for families to come together and reflect on the past year.
by Mitchell Jordan
Woman of the Year. I would like to wish you and your NSW women who have excelled in Strathfield MP, who andtheir chosen career, field or passion. familyJodi a veryMcKay, Merry Christmas is responsibleHappy for choosing These women are exceptional New Year. the top nominations explained that entering is achievers who have made a not a difficult orCrdaunting task. John Faker significant contribution to NSW and “The nomination to me is pretty simple whose accomplishments make them – they need to provide a two hundred a strong role model for other women. word statement on why the person they • The A.H. Beard Community Hero are nominating should be our Strathfield Award celebrates heroes and/ Woman of the Year,” she explained. P RO G R AM or volunteers who have made “It’s important we acknowledge the outstanding contributions to women in the community who make by Andrew Daddo, the Hosted community. These women a difference. We should celebrate their the community for a who are join positive role models achievements and recognise their inspire others to kids contribute to the night of free activities, contribution to making our community community too. stalls and a medley of a better place.” • Harvey Norman’s Young Woman of traditional Carols. Ms McKay conceded that the NSW the Year Award celebrates women Woman of the Year award is “obviously aged 18 to 30 years who have important”, she believes it is also important excelled in their career or made a 6.02pm Burwood Public School Dream Choir to look to the local area to see the women significant contribution to their Platinum Vocal Studio who are making6.24pm a difference every single community. day. 6.45pm Burwood Girls High School Christmas Ensemble • Rex Airlines Regional Woman of “I want to hear about those 7.01pm Local women Combined Churches groupcelebrates women the Year Award and I encourage7.22pm residents toSydney give thought Mandolin from Orchestra regional NSW who have made to who should be the 2016 Strathfield significant achievements in areas 7.43pm Katherine Allen Woman of the Year, so we can thank her that are important to regional or for her work and her commitment the 7.59pm Darren to Percival rural communities. community,” Ms8.26pm McKay added. Mayor’s Speech The Strathfield Woman of the Year will • NSW Aboriginal Woman of the 8.32pm The Elf Patrol withYear, Santa!awarded by the Minister then be Ms McKay’s nomination in the for Aboriginal Affairs. This Award Fireworks NSW Woman of9.03pm the Year award and will recognises Aboriginal women accompany me to parliament house for who have provided leadership in the award presentation. reconciliation and building cohesion Nominations need to be sent to Jodi in the community. McKay by 11 December at Strathfield@ parliament.nsw.gov.au
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6.02pm Burwood Public School Dream Choir SAVE THE DATE:Vocal Australia Day Tuesday 26 January 2016 6.24pm Platinum Studio Free movie night in Burwood Park 6.45pm Burwood Girls High School Christmas Ensemble More information at www.burwoodcouncil.nsw.gov.au 7.01pm Local Combined Churches group 7.22pm Sydney Mandolin Orchestra 7.43pm Katherine Allen 7.59pm Darren Percival 8.26pm Mayor’s Speech 8.32pm The Elf Patrol with Santa! 9.03pm Fireworks
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MsSCHO Brown bows out of Trinity OL HOLIDAYS by Mitchell Jordan
FOR 41 years, Prep teacher Christine Brown has been responsible for shaping the minds and lives of boys at Trinity Grammar School. Now, she’s decided to call it a day. “I have given two thirds of my life to Trinity and have been very happy,” Ms Brown said. Ms Brown still has vivid memories of her first day on the job when, a “shy” and “very nervous” 21-year-old realised that being responsible for the education of 14 boys was a major task. “When I saw all those little faces hanging on my every word it suddenly hit me just what was ahead,” she recalled. For the first 10 years, Ms Brown lived in Strathfield before relocating to Croydon where she still calls home.
“I think it’s important, if possible, to try to live close to where you work,” she said. “You can arrive fresh each day because you haven’t had to spend time battling the traffic. When you are tired at the end of the long day you don’t want to finish the day with the same traffic battle you started out with.” Ms Brown credits a sense of humour and many of the boys who passed through her classroom for keeping her at Trinity so long. “You must have a sense of humour,” she admitted. “ The boys have been wonderful too, and a joy to teach. I have also had to continuously change my approach to teaching and keep fresh. I would never have survived if I didn’t.” Though there is much she will miss about Trinity, Ms Brown knows instinctively that it is her time to go.
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Back To Schoo l Trinity teacher Christine Brown calls it a day after 41 years.
“I won’t be sad to go as I know that it is time to go,” she said, adding that: “I won’t miss
the long hours, the endless programming and the stairs!”
Back To Schoo l Love of colour wins ASG Award SHANGHAVI Rathanthas is only six years old, but is already old enough for sibling rivalry, and mature enough to want to link her passion for art to a career pursued by her grandfather. The Strathfield North Primary student’s creative interpretation of a ‘butterfly,’ which splashes colour on the page earned her the ASG Art Award on 28 November in a ceremony held in Melbourne as part of the Young Australian Art and Writers’ Awards. ASG Chief Executive Officer, John Velegrinis said he was impressed by the ability shown by the winners. “By fostering young talent and encouraging creativity, this allows them to
express themselves freely through art and literature and perhaps aspire to a career in these disciplines,” he said. Shanghavi’s mum said her daughter was inspired by her brother and grandfather. “Her brother recently won a multicultural award, so Shanghavi was keen to enter a competition too,” Shanthini Rathanthas said. “My husband’s father was also an artist, and Shanghavi used to draw pictures for his books, so it won’t surprise me if she follows in his footsteps as well.” Pictured: Six-year-old Shanghavi Rathanthas with her ASG Art Award.
Ms Brown with her Prep class of 1975.
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PUB FARE Bill Young outside Hotel Concord in Concord West.
by Belinda Noonan
ONCE upon a time, pubs were mostly a man’s domain. The after work drink (or more), propping up the bar and fixing the worlds’ problems was men’s territory. Ladies would occasionally go to the pub and would invariably be in the garden section outside for a meal with friends or family on a weekend. The pub meal was plain, inexpensive and almost always had a ‘mixed grill’ on the menu. Times have changed. To be successful today, smart pub owners and operators have responded to the demand by young people, women and families to up the ante for higher quality meals in welcoming, hospitable spaces. Ex-Wallabies player Bill Young and his father Bill Snr went a step further with their menu at their fully-renovated Palace Hotel at Mortlake and Hotel Concord in Concord West by breeding and supplying their own ‘Baroola Steak’ from their Canowindra farm. The 300 head of cattle include highly accredited bulls purchased from the highest ranking wagyu studs whilst the female portion of the herd is also purchased from the angus studs. The result is the marbling from the Wagyu bull combined with the flavour and texture from the cow. “We pride ourselves on top notch quality. By understanding the breeding and knowing the environment the cattle are in, we have been able to produce a steak that many
people tell us is the best they have ever tasted,” Bill explained. “Having a relationship through the whole process from farm to plate is important to us. We want our customers to know that we have that.” Bill said that back in the old days, hotels weren’t set up for good food but a decline in men coming to the pub and the evolution of women has seen the rise in quality. “Women wanted a glass of wine and a good meal. The demographic has changed. Previously in Mortlake for example, the area was a gas works but now has multi-million dollar residences. Customers want a good steak.” Quality does come at a price, but starting at $21 for 270g, the rump steak is affordable and worth it. “People are more discerning but they still want value. In many ways we absorb a lot of the costs. There are no infusion-style meals on the menu and our model is a quality product from our paddock to your plate and fresh produce from Sydney Markets,” Bill commented. And how does Bill like his steak done? “Medium rare is the perfect way to eat this steak. It should never be overcooked.” The Palace Hotel at 62 Tennyson Road, Mortlake and Hotel Concord at 39 Victoria Avenue, Concord West are open seven days for lunch and dinner.
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The way we live today WHY has the road movie, ‘All About E,’ been such a success with audiences across the country? Australian actress and Burwood resident, Kim Antonios-Hayes, has the answer. “There’s something in this film for everybody irrespective of your cultural background, age or sexuality. It’s a feel-good story with universal themes…about identity, truth and belonging,” Antonios- Hayes said. In the film, Antonios-Hayes plays the mother of the protagonist, ‘E’ (Mandahla Rose), opposite Lex Marinos who portrays E’s dad. Kim, whose family have lived in the area since migrating from Lebanon fifty years ago, says it’s unusual to find a film that accurately reflects the Australia we live in today. “I really loved the writing. The characters and the story literally jumped off the page,” she said. “Having an ethnic background, I often find myself on the fringes
of casting, struggling to find new opportunities so it’s always refreshing to find a film that actually represents Australia in 2015.” These sentiments were not lost on Australian writer/director, Louise Wadley. “It was really important to me to make a film about Australia that not only accurately portrays the diversity of life now, but also brings the country and city together.” ‘All About E’ stars Mandahla Rose in her break-out role as young Arabic Australian Elmira, or ‘E’ as she insists on being called. On the surface, E seems to have it all. She’s a sexy DJ at Sydney’s top gay nightclub and has her pick of its punters. In reality, things are lot more complicated. She’s not ‘out’ to her traditional Lebanese family, has abandoned her beloved classical music and lost Trish (Julia Billington), the
one relationship that really matters to her. When she stumbles on a stash of cash, she and her best friend - Irish funny man, Matt (Brett Rogers), are forced to run. Following sell-out screenings at festivals here and overseas, life has been non-stop for filmmaker, Louise Wadley, since the cinema launch of the film last month. Screening nationally at specially curated cinema events, the tour has taken this independent feature through Queensland, Victoria, NSW, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia. The popular road movie had a special screening on December 1st at Event Cinemas, with the filmmakers and actors Lex Marinos and Kim Antonios-Hayes. All About E actors Julia Billington (Trish), Mandahla Rose (E) and Brett Rogers (Matt).
Writer wins the hearts of kids by Mitchell Jordan
WRITING is far from child’s play, but Jacqueline Harvey knows exactly what kids want. Her books, which include the Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose series, have sold 800,000 copies in Australia and inspired kids not just to keep turning the page, but to dress up as her characters as well. The Sydney-based writer had always dreamt of being an author, but it was not until 2012 that
Jacqueline ended a 20-year tenure in teaching to follow her childhood dream.
She credits her time in the classroom has being responsible for her move into writing children’s books. “I loved reading to my classes and I also spent a lot of time writing poems and stories and plays to share with them,” Jacqueline explained. “I always thought that one day I should write something in the hope of being published and it was
fantastic to have instant feedback from the students.” Proving that life really does imitate art, Jacqueline added that a lot of her stories contain snippets of reality – “many of which come from my experiences as a teacher.” Teaching also gave her the chance to test out material first-hand and see what captured their attention, though receiving letters (yes, the young ones do still put pen to paper) from readers around the world has pleased Jacqueline just as much as watching her “captive audience” respond to her stories.
The good news for fans is that Jacqueline is coming to Burwood this month, and her next book, Alice-Miranda to the Rescue, is slated for release on 1 February 2016. “It’s a great adventure full of mystery,” she said. “ There’s a wedding, an unexpected puppy, the most prestigious dog show in the country and some sinister characters lurking about.” Jacqueline Harvey appears at Dymocks Burwood on 12 December at 1.30pm.
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CONCORD WEST VIEW CLUB There will be no formal meeting for Concord West VIEW Club in December this month but the club will be celebrating Christmas at the Sydney Rowers Club on December 9. Normal meetings will resume on January 27, 2016. TONING UP Seniors can attend Toning and Conditioning fitness classes at the Concord Senior Citizens Club at 9-11 Wellbank Street Concord every Monday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and Thursday 10.30am to 11.30am. Classes are with Andrew, an accredited trainer and cost $8 per class. Contact Pam on 9743 0647. CHRISTMAS FAMILY NIGHT AT BUNNINGS Bunnings Warehouse Ashfield will begin their Christmas celebrations with a fun filled Family Night on Thursday, 10 December from 6pm to 8pm. The night includes free gift wrapping and ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ Kids DIY Workshops. Local residents can also enjoy light refreshments and a special visit from Santa. Bookings are recommended. Call 8799 6500.
Shirley (centre front with her many co-volunteers and supporters at Flower Power for a final High Tea last month.
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Skating back onto the small screen by Belinda Noonan
IT’S BEEN a while, but keen figure skating viewers can ignore the heat, turn up the air-con and pretend they are in the northern hemisphere over the summer holidays. SBS are bringing figure skating back to our television screens every Saturday afternoon from December 19 after securing the Australian broadcast rights to the six-series Grand Prixs, Four Continents Championships and 2016 World Championships. Only the world top-ranked ladies, men, ice dancers and pairs can compete in the prestigious Grand Prix series, vying for a place in the GP Final. Olympic Champion Yuzuru Hanyu from Japan is back in form and also
returning to international competition is Canada’s Patrick Chan, who was the Sochi silver medallist, but watch out for the young Chinese, Boyang Jin. The ladies events are wide open as new stars rise to the top and push the technical barrier even further. Ice Dance (think Torvill and Dean) has always been a firm favourite and these days, it’s the American and Canadian teams taking it to the Russians. The 90 minute shows kick off on Saturday, December 19 at 2pm on SBS with Skate America from Milwaukee, USA featuring four-time Australian Champion Brendan Kerry competing in his first-ever Grand Prix. Pictured: Australian Figure Skating Champion Brendan Kerry with coach Tammy Gambill.
Short course suits Marlins Sport Grant Program Opens A STRONG team from the MLC Marlins Swimmers, led by new world record holder Sean Russo brought home medals in the Australian Short course Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in late November. The four-day meet started for the Marlins with Hayley Anschau in the 1500m freestyle, taking out 4th and was followed the next day by Sean Russo, Casey Stevens and Mitch Kilduff with excellent heat swims in the 100m freestyle and 50m freestyle before a brilliant world record swim in the 200m Individual Medley Final by Sean Russo.
“In the finals session of day two the success kept coming with Hayley securing 7th place in the final of the 800m freestyle in another excellent performance,” said Head Coach Simon Watkins. “Mitch came off the blocks and hit out a world record and gold medal performance in the 50m freestyle in his usual exciting style finishing hard and fast. He followed up in the 50m freestyle with an impressive bronze in the 100m freestyle with a time of 54.16 which again broke the world record in that event.” “In the last day of competition Mitch again breezed through the heats of 100m breaststroke before
handing over to Hayley Anschau who performed the most impressive 200m butterfly swim that I’ve witnessed in a long time, finishing in 15th position in Australia,” Coach Watkins said. “Then came the 50m butterfly finals for Mitch who took out the silver in a world record time for his classification.” The finals session saw Mitch and Sean both competing with winning silver respectively in 100m breaststroke and 50metres backstroke. MLC Marlins finished 8th in Australia and second of all clubs in NSW.
Girls: improve your Football skills these holidays NSW Sport and Recreation will be hosting various Girls Football Development Clinics in partnership with W-League during the school summer holidays. The clinics are designed for girls aged 8-15 years who will be coached by both current and former players from the W-League, Australia’s top-division women’s soccer league. The two half-day development clinics are mainly targeted at girls who are already playing football and would like to enhance their skills ahead of the upcoming winter season. The clinic will focus on skill development in passing, shooting,
game play, defending and playing as a team. Miguel Andrade from Sport and Recreation believes it is the perfect opportunity for football enthusiasts to gain valuable insights into the game from experienced players. “These clinics give young female players a chance to build on the essential skills of football,” he said. “Not only will participants be given the opportunity to improve techniques and gain an edge on the competition but they will learn the latest tips from elite female players in the country.” “After the continued success of the W-League competition this clinic
9am-3pm Monday-Friday 4-8 January 2016
Cost: $45 per person Where: Arlington Reserve, Dulwich Hill Time: 9-12:00pm Dates: 12-13 January (8-11 year olds) and 19-20 January (12-15 year olds) To make a booking phone NSW Sport and Recreation on 13 13 02 or for more information visit sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au
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provides great motivation for girls to pursue football.” “The coaches will not only provide participants with emerging tricks and tactics, but they will inspire young players to stay involved in the sport.”
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