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MODERN EYESORE by Belinda Noonan
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Artist’s impression of the new Croydon Station
PLANS BY TRANSPORT NSW that show a futuristic, modern overbridge and station buildings for the proposed Croydon Station upgrade has residents concerned about the loss of heritage character in the area. The proposed design has the look of newly-built station buildings like Green Park and Rhodes with no echo of the
station’s past reflected in the much-needed upgrade. “This is a repeat of what happened in Summer Hill not long ago,” said Croydon lawyer Peter Stepek. “The community there demanded, and received, something in keeping with the heritage character of their village, and Croydon deserves no less.”
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T’S A RARE evening that I attend council meetings and when I do, I usually come away rolling my eyes. The public galleries are close to empty other than a few routine councilwatching die-hards or those needing to have their development approved or a neighbouring one rejected. The council amalgamation issue comes to a frothy head by the end of the year and my money is on Burwood, Canada Bay and Strathfield becoming one council. The NSW Government will be able to call the shots because
By Belinda Noonan
A CIRCUS. A BAD ONE all inner west councils will put in their merger options by November 18. Therefore no forced amalgamation. Except for No Plan B Strathfield. Four councillors who are staunchly opposed to amalgamation knocked back
a chance to talk to other councils. The moat has been dug, the drawbridge drawn up and now they wait to see if the castle walls buckle. They will. The November 3 Strathfield Council meeting was a debacle.
No councillor was able to finish a sentence throughout the entire punishing four-hour ordeal, the public gallery was included in the debates (or so it felt) and generally the level of behaviour from some councillors left nothing to be desired. Occasionally the antics at a council meeting can be somewhat amusing, but not this November meeting. It took ten minutes for Mayor Sang Ok to read a Mayoral Minute on the investigation report into Strathfield Council by the Office of Local Government (S430 Report for those in the know). Such was the level
of interjections and points of orders that a council governance officer was asked by the mayor if there is any limit to the number of ‘points of order’. No there is not… sadly. The mayor admonished Cr Datta for interrupting him, Cr Vaccari stuck up for the mayor, whereupon Cr McLucas came up with another point of order, followed by an argument on who had the floor and then a motion on putting a motion. The meeting was now in circus territory, faces were flushed and a council staffer quietly adjusted the room temperature from 25 degrees
down to 23 degrees in a room that only had 26 occupants – media included. Antics included raised voices, table thumping, paper dumping, side-ofmouth remarks. There’s was more but you get the drift by now. The overriding message I left with is that some of these people don’t want to talk to anyone, particularly if their view isn’t shared. They certainly voted not to talk to other councils, but if that’s how they go about their business who’d want to sit at a table with them? Time this circus was run out of town.
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Farmers Markets gears up for Christmas by Belinda Noonan
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THE run-away success of the Concord Farmers Markets in Cintra Park car park since its inception by the Concord Rotary Club in mid-2012 shows no signs of slowing down. Now in its third year and running twice-monthly on the first and third Sundays of each month 9am until 1pm, now is the time to start stocking up on delicious festive treats. Over thirty stallholders attend the markets with goods ranging from fruit & veg, honey, artisan bread, preserves, spices, oils, free range meat, cheeses, bakery goods and so much more. “The Market continues to grow in popularity. We welcome suggestions from the public and always encourage applications from prospective stallholders to sell their produce,” said Concord
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Concord Farmers Market at Cintra Park, Concord.
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Modern design defies heritage values Continued from page 1
THE proposed new building at Croydon Station has all the bells and whistles required for the modern age, including a long-awaited lift and ramps but the external drawing shown on the NSW Transport website looks like the structure has been plucked from a brand new suburb and plonked into place. Croydon Station sits between The Strand, where the buildings are state heritage listed, and Hennessey Street where each building has been renovated or rebuilt in heritage style, thanks largely to the fore-sight by Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney. Peter Stepek is leading a resident’s group calling on Ashfield and Burwood Councils to fight for a more sympathetic design for Croydon Station.
“The plans on the Transport NSW website only show one view, from the top, which is bad enough. “It is no surprise that this view only shows the top of the proposed building, but this is enough to illustrate just how totally out of character the proposal is with the heritage character of Croydon village,” Mr Stepek said. “I don’t take issue with the need for improved access to Croydon Station, including lift access and an additional station entrance.” “Both sides of Croydon village have largely been undamaged by ugly modern architecture. “The areas have been preserved and renovations have mostly been in keeping with the look and feel of the area.”
“Residents and businesses have spent a lot of their own money to achieve this,” he said. The Transport NSW proposal stated that the heritage impact of the proposal “... has been minimised through sympathetic design and the selection of materials and finishes.” Burwood Councillor Lesley Furneaux-Cook disagrees. “There are questions over the heritage values of the design. The railway station is a fundamental part of the heritage of The Strand and nearby commercial areas,” she said. “The main issue is the demolition of the footbridge. In its own heritage impact statement, the consultants conclude that the demolition of the footbridge will result in significant impacts to many heritage criteria including historical, social and rarity.”
the ultimate decision lay with Independent Andrew Soulos who said that the mayor’s motion “doesn’t go with my stance on amalgamation, or the council’s. There is ambiguity and I can’t support it.” Burwood Council has replied to the NSW Government through its online portal submission process, prior to the November 18 deadline, with two options. Firstly, the merger of Auburn, Canada Bay and Burwood remains intact. The second option is that all three councils have agreed
that the addition of Strathfield would be beneficial to the group. Councillor Guilian Vaccari says Strathfield is now in an unenviable position. “We are playing a game of brinkmanship from a very weak position, but what is worse than that is that others (IPART, State Government and the councillors at Burwood, Canada Bay and Auburn) are discussing the future of Strathfield and we are not even sitting at the table,” Vaccari said. “We’ve been invited into the room but have chosen to stay outside the process and pretend that it’s all going to be OK.
“Well it’s not going to be OK. We need a better Plan B than burying our head in the sand.” Ashfield Council resolved to seek discussions with Leichhardt and Marrickville. Mayor Lucille McKenna said she had asked that the report be provided on or prior to Friday 13 November. The Government will finalise its position on local government reform by the end of the year and funding will only be available for council mergers where all councils agree, the government agrees and the preference is lodged by 18 November 2015.
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Croydon resident Peter Stepek outside the station.
Strathfield Council not talking by Belinda Noonan
AT A HIGHLY charged and often disrespectful Strathfield council meeting last week Mayor Sang Ok put forward a Mayoral Minute that Strathfield Council take up the state government’s invitation to provide a further submission on the council amalgamation issue that is due by November 18. The Minute also sought discussions with Burwood and Canada Bay Councils but only on the basis that Auburn was excluded from any discussions.
“It is obv i ous f rom the Premier’s and Local G ov e r n m e nt M i n i s t e r’s addresses at the LGNSW conference and from the recent IPART report that Strathfield Council will not be allowed to stand alone going forward, due to its lack of scale and capacity,” Mayor Ok said. “If we consider the rapid change of social, cultural and political environments surrounding us in the 21st century, we can’t refuse to ride on the wave of change and challenge.” The resolution failed to be passed with Labor and the two
independents downing the Liberals 4 votes to 3. Debate on the Mayoral Minute raged with desk thumping, interjections and raised voices from Labor councillors Datta and Bott. Independent Helen McLucas came up Points of Order galore in between trying to quieten her ever-vocal public gallery supporters and berating Cr Vaccari when he attempted to assist the mayor to bring the meeting back on course. Mayor Ok withstood the continual tirade that at times bordered on the personal, but
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he end of the year is approaching and Council is continuing to deliver a high level of services to ensure that you and your family can enjoy the summer time. This commitment includes our extensive capital works program, improving and maintaining our local infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, kerbs and gutters. The following works are scheduled to be undertaken: • Boundary Street, Croyden (road re-sheeting)
• Moore Street, Strathfield (footpath upgrades) • Shelley Street, Enfield (Footpath upgrades) We are also ensuring that our parks and public spaces are well maintained so that you can enjoy quality time outdoors. I am pleased to announce that the wetlands at Wangal Park are now open to the community from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Sunday. I encourage you to visit the new park which will be a permanent attraction in our local area.
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WestConnex tunnel petition Just sayin’…
Strathfield MP Jodi McKay with Dora Makaritis (centre) and Tarja Shepard
THE NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay will have to respond to a petition signed by 750 local people who want the WestConnex M4 East tunnel route moved back to beneath Parramatta Road. Strathfield MP Jodi McKay presented the petition to the Legislative Assembly on November 10, saying, “the Minister must provide an answer.” Five hundred homes in North Strathfield, Croydon, Burwood, Haberfield and Concord would be above the tunnel, with owners already receiving dilapidation reports before the Environmental Impact Statement has been assessed. Croydon residents Tarja Shephard and Dora Makaritis have door knocked residents from Page Avenue, Croydon to Burwood Road. “Many people still weren’t aware and hadn’t received the WestConnex brochures,” Tarja said. “Those who do know are very worried about where the tunnel is going.” “The kiosk at Burwood Westfield has two different maps. That confuses people,” added Dora Makaritis.
PCYC Burwood to close for development THE almighty dollar strikes again. This time it’s the ageing PCYC building at Deane Street, Burwood that went on the market last week and will close in December to make way for more high rise. The building was purchased for PCYC in co-operation with Rotary in 1942 and
has provided an essential service for young people for 72 years since opening its doors in 1943. Burwood club manager PCYC is devastated by the news he received from head office saying, “The best we can hope for is a potential new club somewhere else.”
PCYC is also selling the Parramatta club site and is reported as having a couple of sites in mind for a new club, but there is nothing on the cards for Burwood – yet. Jodi McKay MP is meeting PCYC NSW CEO Darren Black this Friday to push for an alternative PCYC inner west site.
By Mitchell Jordan
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A paradise about to be lost? I WAS in England recently and it wasn’t a pretty sight. Sure, it’s impossible not to be impressed by the grandeur of St Paul’s Cathedral or the futuristic Shard, and when the mist rolled in I felt like Holmes and Watson might appear at anytime. Don’t even get me started on the novelty of travelling to another country in an hour. Beneath the surface, I found another England – a country visible only to those who live and work there. I know I wasn’t the only one. Each year, bright- eyed Australians aged between 18 to 30 pack their suitcases with as many warm clothes as they can to begin a new life in the United Kingdom under the Youth Mobility Visa which grants them the right to live and work in the country for two years. The reality, however, can be starker than the British skyline. It was sobering seeing the way Brits pounced on the reduced-to-clear stock in the budget supermarkets as if their lives depended on it – and it probably did. When I blew a month’s worth of wages in just two weeks and found myself on the breadline waiting for the next pay to come through I felt just as desperate. Maybe more gobsmacking was hearing an employer describe a position as having “a very good salary” of £23,000 a year.
At the time of writing, that equates to just under AU$50,000, well below the average full-time Australian wage of $74,724. Is it any wonder then that Australian migration to Britain has fallen as dramatically as 40,000 in 1999 to a mere 26,000 in 2011? “Australia still has that feeling where anything might be possible,” one Brit told me. I know a Brazilian who, upon arriving in Sydney, created a profile on LinkedIn and, hey presto, he found a sponsor and an enviable job in a large healthcare company. In Europe, it is not uncommon to see job advertisements which state: EU national preferred, and yet the PC brigade continue to insist that Australia is somehow racist. Even though we hear a barrage of doom-and-gloom predictions about how whatever government is in power is tearing the country apart, we still remain steps ahead. I was worried that under Abbott we were becoming another America and what scared me about England most was that still being under the Queen could mean we inevitably catch up with the UK and the great Australian dream will be over. And that sounds like a real nightmare to me. Mitchell Jordan is Deputy Editor at Burwood Scene.
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An inspiration in flight by Belinda Noonan
THE new Iron Cove Creek Bridge adjoining Timbrell Park at Five Dock is a boost for pedestrian and cyclist’s safety on the busy bay run, but it’s also a beautiful piece of architecture. The $1.5million structure
was officially and jointly opened on October 26 by mayors Lucille McKenna and Angelo Tsirekas and Drummoyne MP John Sidoti. The new bridge, a combined effort between Ashfield and Canada Bay Councils with the NSW Government, ensures
improved safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists near the busy Timbrell Drive and City West Link intersection at Dobroyd Point. Already nick-named ‘The Little A Bridge’ because of its reminders to the Anzac Bridge, the 30 metre long and
4.5metre wide cable bridge will be used by over 7,000 pedestrians and cyclists each weekend and replaces a shared user path on the road bridge over the Iron Cove Creek canal. The Bay Run is also claimed to be the second most used walkway after
the Bondi to Tamarama walk. “This bridge will provide significant safety benefits for residents and visitors and attract even more people to this popular inner west location,” MP John Sidoti said. Mayor McKenna said the bridge was a fantastic t e s t am e nt t o s t at e government agencies and local councils working together to address the needs of the community. “The most recent Super Sunday Bike Count, conducted by the Councils every year found that on a typical Sunday, 2955 people used this part of the Bay Run over four hours. “This is a 500 fold increase on the number of people using it 20 years ago,” Cr McKenna said. Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas called the bridge a “jewel in the crown” for the area and joined other dignitaries in thanking local artist Angela Pasqua for her pelican inspired metal artwork design that soars above the bridge. Angela’s inspiration came from the flight of resident birds, including one particular pelican who calls the area home, and ‘light of foot’. A close inspection under the handrail also
reveal ‘feathers’ on the balustrades, completing the magnificent piece of public art. “It was about what was here already and being inspired by the natural habitat,” Angela explained. “It’s really wonderful to see the finished product.” In a major boost for pedestrians and cyclists Mr Sidoti also announced more than $2 million in additional NSW Government funding to improve links to the new bridge.
“The NSW Government is also providing more than $2 million to widen an existing shared path and build a new bi-directional separated cycleway and footpath connecting the intersection of Henley Marine and Timbrell drives to UTS Haberfield Rowing Club via the new bridge,” he said. The new project forms part of a strategic link and provides a new connection to the Inner West Link cycleway from the Sydney CBD.
Closely followed by the official first cyclists.
On behalf of Burwood Council, Regional Procurement® is calling Tender: SPT351516BUR Provision of Civil Works. This tender has 11 categories Commencing March 2016. A compulsory pre-tender meeting will be held at 2.00pm on Wednesday 18th November 2015 @ Burwood Council Chambers, Level 2 Hennessey Room. (Failure to have a representative at this meeting may disqualify your tender submission). Tenders are invited and will be received up to 2.00pm on Tuesday 8th December 2015. Contact: Craig Wade on (02) 4978 4038 or Support Services on 4978 4046 or visit www.tenderlink.com/ regionalprocurement to download the tender documents for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 MP John Sidoti, artist Angela Pasqua, Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas and Ashfield Mayor Lucille McKenna take the first official walk across Iron Cove Creek Bridge.
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@ SCHOOL Boys show they care APPROXIMATELY 15,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Australia and the push is on to raise funds and awareness about breast and gynaecological cancers. Pink Ribbon Day is an annual event run by the Cancer Council and as in past years. Homebush Boys High School continued its strong donation tradition as a Pink Ribbon fundraiser, collecting $800 on October 23. Teachers and students dressed in pink with the ‘fashion police’ out in force to find the best dressed staff members. Many shared stories of the need for early detection and support mechanisms and remembered loved ones who lost their battle with cancer. “Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Pink Ribbon Day is a great opportunity to remind women and/or others of the importance of detecting breast cancer in its early stages and that treatments are available to both fight and prevent the disease,” said Head Teacher Teaching and Learning Suzi Milovanovic.
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NSW school leavers will be able to test run a vocational career by taking advantage of free pre-traineeship and pre-apprenticeship courses, Minister for Skills John Barilaro announced today. Mr Barilaro is encouraging students finishing their final HSC exams to consider vocational education and training as the first step to a rewarding career. “Our state economy relies on a skilled workforce every day to build the roads, hospitals and schools – from construction to computing, there is a great variety of skills students can learn,” Mr Barilaro said. “Employers are also planning
their staffing needs for 2016 and looking to find the future entrepreneurs to make their mark in this unprecedented period of growth within NSW,” Mr Barilaro said. From 2016, the NSW Government is investing in new initiatives to make it easier for young people to access high quality training that will help them get a good job, including:
• 200,000 fee-free scholarships with priority for people living in, or on the waiting list for, social housing; • A cap on traineeship fees of $1,000; • $ 10 million investment to “try before you buy”
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A STEADY increase in the number of children and pets accidentally locked in vehicles has prompted the NRMA to launch a community awareness campaign ahead of what is expected to be a long and hot summer. The NRMA patrol crews have carried out over 4000 rescues in the past year, prompted by a 16 per cent increase in child lock-ins since 2011 and an 88 per cent jump in pet lock-ins over the same period. According to Member Service Manager Robert Younes, more
than 40 per cent of survey respondents said they had felt anxious or pressured by another driver waiting for them to put their child in the car or load shopping. “This additional pressure can often lead to accidental lock-ins, with the majority of calls for help coming from car parks,” he said. A survey of 1130 Members found 40 per cent had locked their keys in their cars with 104,000 calls to the NRMA for help last year, while 13 per cent admitted they had given their
keys to a child as a temporary distraction. Apart from finding an alternative to car keys for distracting kids, the NRMA recommends that parents: keep their keys in a clothes pocket; focus on where keys are put when taking a phone call, loading the boot or placing a child in a car seat; leave the driver door ajar or the window down when packing the boot or moving away from the car and don’t rush because another driver is waiting for the parking space.
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Gonski funding gets heard by Belinda Noonan
SCHOOL teachers and students helped to promote Gonski Week in the last week of October by sharing their stories on how the increased funding has made a difference to education. President of the NSW Teachers Federation Maurie Mulheron said many schools are being creative with how they use the extra funding. “We are already seeing smaller class sizes, more in-class support for students, intensive literacy and numeracy programs and other creative ways schools are using this funding to benefit students,” he said. “Schools are getting the money straight into their budgets, which allows them to spend it on programs their students and school community need.” He also made a plea to secure a full six years of funding. “Gonski funding is based on need and is going to the schools which educate our most disadvantaged students. It is crucial that parents and school communities are aware of what is at stake if we do not get the full six years of Gonski funding.” “The NSW Government has committed to the full six years of increased funding
recommended by the Gonski Review but the Federal Government has only committed to the first four.” At Homebush Public School, Gonski funding started on a small scale last term with $32,000 for speech pathology. “We are doing great things with a small amount of money,” said Homebush Assistant Principal Brian Lambert.” “We identified a need for speech pathology to help some students with their pronunciation and the way in which they are able to communicate in some areas.” The correct educational terminology is about improving ‘expressive and receptive language’. Around 12 Homebush students between the ages of five and eight work with speech pathologist Frederico Diaz once a week in a series of fun word games. “In the short time we’ve had the program, we’ve seen significant improvement. The students are more verbal and they are communicating and understanding more. This leads to better written and oral work, improves their reading and overall literacy,” Mr Lambert said. “With more funds, we’d like to provide access to more children who would benefit from this service.”
A TWENTY-CENT coin might be nothing to many, but to Year 10 Meriden student Jenny Pang, it proved both inspirational and impressive. Jenny’s poem, ‘Nothing’ received a highly commended place in the national Red Room Poetry Object competition
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By Jenny Pang A 20c coin is nothing, it helps nobody. But it’s rounded like my eye, its face fervid and hot from the touch of our world and I envy it. The coin that knows more about humans than I do, the coin that knows about loyalty, love, greed, hatred, faith, temptation. The coin that has seen the flaws and beauty of your life, my life and look – 1994 – it’s even older than me as well. Suppose it’s not the coin that’s precious but the people that have touched it, those wonderful, destructive fingers, our world, my imagination.
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AS THEY have for many years, the Rotary Club of Strathfield hosted the Police Officer of the Year Awards night to honour officers from the Burwood southern Cross students and members from strathfield Men’s and Flemington Local Areatake a break – on their own benches outside the Burwood shed Commands. Community Centre. Community recognition of the often fearless and Burwood Police Officer of the Year Const. Derek Pontois always dedicated duty that with Supt. Mark Jones. police officers carry out is considered highly by the NSW Police, so much so that the guest speaker on the night is always either the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner. For the 2015 Awards, held on October 28 at St r at h f i e l d G ol f Club, Acting Deputy southeRN Cross Catholic to be involved in this project. C ommissioner Vocational Geoff College students have The students and men’s shed McKe chnie s aidleft their he mark in Burwood Park, members did a fantastic job,” understood the installing value new benches and table said Burwood mayor, Cr John service clubs provide. settings outside the Burwood Faker. “This project does more Park Community Centre. than teach students valuable “Our communities are and coordinated practical skills, it allows them looking for leadership.supported The Council, year 12 to make a contribution to our police must do that. by It isBurwood so Flemington Police Officerlocal of thecommunity Year Sen. Const. students have been and Leah engage important,” he said. construction Collins with Supt. Phil Rogerson. with elder residents.” working with the strathfield The D e pmen’s u t y shed, to build fittings The new installation is one Commissioner who is for local facilities including of numerous major upgrades to responsible for regional the enfield aquatic Centre Burwood Park which include the NSW, which covers and 60 Burwood Park Community proposed multi-purpose stage per cent of the state, also Centre. structure, new playground and “Burwood Council is proud footpath upgrades. spoke directly to the police nominees urging them to keep seeking education and leadership experiences. BecoMe a BuRWooD SceNe “The key for me is FaceBook FaN oR FolloW decision making and it’s no uS oN tWItteR different for the constable @BurwoodScene on the street. We can’t be afraid to make choices. We apply our thinking and knowledge to that process. We make a choice then commit, execute Strathfield Mayor Sang Ok, with Crs Guilian Vaccari and and review,” Dep. Comm. Stephanie Kokkolis. McKechnie said. awarded to Constable was awarded to Leading “Be the example and you Derek Pontois for his “A Senior Constable Leah can change people’s lives.” list” duties, which included Collins for her work with Local Area Commanders bringing a major fraudster Domestic Violence victims (LAC) Superintendents to account for trading in and offenders, including Mark Jones (Burwood) fake gold and catching the bringing 13 counts of DV and Phil Rogerson were offender before he boarded charges. Home and Community Podiatry Service, auspiced by Burwood Council, present to congratulate a plane to China. is for residents of the Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury, All proceeds from the the nominees from their The Flemington LAC Leichhardt, Marrickville and Strathfield Local Government Areas. night were donated to stations. nominees were Sergeant Police The Burwood Byrne, Leading We aim toLAC provideJennifer a comprehensive, responsive andLegacy. flexible Sponsors include d St rat hf ield nominees Senior Constable LeahCare podiatrywere service for the Senior Home and Community target group which ou nc i l, Home bu sh Constable Denisthe Dreon, Collins, Leading Senior Cand includes frail aged, people with disabilities, their carers. Constable Kimberly Sutton, C o n s t a b l e A nt h o ny Bendigo Bank, Premier Panel Select If you think you, a friend or family member mayBeating, be Sergeant Danielle Johnston, Richards, Senior Constable Council, C o n s t a b l e eligible M a rplease t h a call PaultheAishou, Senior on Print, Podiatry Service 99 11 Burwood 99 39 Richardson & Wrench, Stavely-Smith, Constable Daniel Warner to talkConstable to someone about the service. Derek Pontois and Sergeant and Sergeant Karen Selected Financial Broking, Anthony Traino. Strathfield Golf Club, Baldwin. F l e m ing ton’s 2015 Manenti Quinlan and Burwood’s 2015 Police Officer of the Year was Police Officer of the Year Alvaro Bros.
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the lights Plaques re-dedicated Let shine on for Homebush RSL Strathfield ONE of India’s most-loved festivals, Deepavali Fare, comes to Strathfield this month. Deepavali, or Diwali, is a festival celebrated by all Hindus to commemorate Lord Rama and his wife, Sita’s return to Ayodhya after his 14-year exile. It was a dark night when they first returned hence his people lit their houses with little lamps (diyas) so that Rama and Sita could find their way. For some Hindus, Deepavali is also celebrated in honour of the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. The lighting of these diyas would then
The Homebush RSL plaques finally have a home at Davey Square.
TO COMMEMORATE this year’s Remembrance Day, the original plaques from the original RSL club in Homebush were re-dedicated on Sunday, November 8 at Davey Square on Rochester Street. The plaques, which contains 350 names of those who served, were accompanied by 350 hand-made woollen poppies made by local residents. The re-dedication project was always
high on the priority list for Homebush resident Marlene Doran OAM. “A family came from South Australia to see the plaque in its new home in Davey Square and we sent out many invitations to the family members of the returned servicemen, who lost their lives in all wars starting with the Boer War,” Mrs Doran said. Local school students also took part in the service.
Crown Land legislation under review
THE NSW Government has released their response to the public submissions they received on how to better manage the state’s Crown Land. In doing so, Minister for Lands and Water, Niall Blair, has emphasised the role local communities have to play in the management of Crown Land. “We are determined to see local decisions are made over local land – and to make sure Crown Lands are managed and protected so they can continue to be the back bone of many of our regional communities, and to provide valued facilities in our towns and cities,” he said.
“This reform is about local communities – that’s why the Government’s response has relied heavily on this important feedback – to pave the way to see this reform become legislation in 2016.” “Let’s not forget that Crown lands are our showgrounds, our racecourses, surf lifesaving clubs and halls – the very heart of our communities – it’s important these vital assets are managed well to build for the future of our communities.” In total, 626 submissions were made to the Crown Lands White Paper, and will be used to develop the new Crown Lands legislation.
make it easy for Lakshmi to find her way to houses. Thus, this festival is known as the Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is to signify the victory of good over evil; however, it does not just mean the physical lighting of
these diyas but refers to an Inner Light, which, according to Hindu philosophy, is called the Atman. Deepavali takes place at Strathfield Town Square on Sunday 15 November from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free.
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Let’s put an end to domestic violence by David Barden
ROGER YEO tragically lost his daughter, Rachelle, after her former partner murdered her at her North Curl Curl home on July 16, 2012. Understandably, Rachelle’s death turned the Yeo’s entire world upside down. “ We a r e c o m p l e t e l y devastated, there isn’t a day that goes by that all of us don’t think about Rachelle. It has become a part of our lives,” he said. “We were a normal middle class family – we would never have expected something like this to happen in our family or in our neighbourhood.” “But it happens everywhere, nobody is immune.” On average, more than one woman is killed by either a current or former partner each week in Australia. White Ribbon, a male-led organis at ion committe d to ending men’s violence against women, is calling on all Australians to unite on Wednesday 25th November to put an end to domestic violence.
The organisation’s campaign runs year long, culminating on White Ribbon Day (25th November) when events are held across the country to educate and raise awareness about men’s violence against women. “The kind of ‘cure’ for this is cultural and it is generational,” Mr Yeo, now a White Ribbon campaigner, said. “If I can persuade children or youngsters to re-examine their own attitudes or behaviours and then they in turn pass those things onto their own children, perhaps in a generation or two we may have a cultural change that is positive.” The prevention work of White Ribbon takes place in schools, workplaces and across the wider community, providing the tools to drive cultural change, recognising the vital role of, and actions required by, all men to prevent violence against women. One such program, Breaking the Silence, is a professional learning program for principals and teachers that supports them to embed models of respectful
relationships in school culture and classroom activities. These models give students the opportunity to learn and experience respectful relationships, preventing the perpetration of violence against women and girls. The organisation also offers a Workplace Accreditation Program, recognising workplaces that are taking active steps to prevent and respond to violence against women, accrediting them as a White Ribbon Workplace. These workplaces stand out on both a national and international level, committed to empowering women’s initiatives and strengthening their commitment to anti-bullying legislation. John Rosewarne, Chair of White Ribbon Australia, believes that all Australians should take an active role in ending domestic violence. “White Ribbon applauds communities across Australia uniting on Wednesday 25th November in support of bringing an end to men’s
Kids get cooking RHODES Waterside is partnering with Guzman y Gomez Rhodes Mexican Taqueria to give kids the chance to have some hands on cooking experience. Mighty Monkeys Kids Club members are invited to guacamole making classes, where the Guzman y Gomez team will teach the mini-master chefs how to scoop, mash and mix all the guacamole ingredients together. Hannah Petsalis, Marketing Manager, said that the initiative was part of an overall focus to bring family
entertainment to the shopping centre and to showcase what’s on offer. “We’re so excited to be partnering with Guzman y Gomez Rhodes to bring this initiative to the local kids in the area,” she said. “Children will enjoy making and eating their very own guacamole using only the best and freshest ingredients at Guzman y Gomez. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the Guzman y Gomez experience to all families.” The classes will run for 40 minutes and cost $5, with all proceeds donated to Mision Mexico, a refuge in Tapachula, Mexico that cares for children who have been abused, abandoned, neglected and who are from backgrounds of extreme poverty. The first of the classes will be held at 10 and 11am on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November outside Guzman y Gomez near the Food Court on Level 1. See www.rhodeswaterside.com.au/ Mighty-Monkey-Kids-Club
violence against women,” he said. “ These communities represent the critical role of collective action to drive change. It is everyone’s responsibility to make this happen.” “We need ongoing action amongst our schools, workplaces, sporting clubs and politicians, if we are to become a society committed to respect, stopping the violence and delivering true gender equality.” Mr Yeo also urges all men to commit themselves to the mission of White Ribbon. “Really think about what your attitudes and behaviours are, and have a good look in the mirror,” he said. “The best message I could give anyone is to learn and repeat the White Ribbon Oath – people need to say that they will stand up, speak out and act to end domestic violence against women.” To date, 171,392 oaths have been sworn. To take the White Ribbon oath visit: whiteribbon. org.au/standup.
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GET INVOLVED THIS WHITE RIBBON DAY: Burwood Community White Ribbon Day
Get down to Burwood Park from 10am-12noon on Wednesday 25th November for a day of awareness with performances, speakers and activities for all to get involved. There will also be a BBQ and an oath-taking ceremony.
Inner West Domestic Violence Liaison Committee (Burwood) White Ribbon Day Launch
This year the Inner West Domestic Violence Liaison Committee (IWDVLC) developed a community campaign that involved local primary and secondary schools, students, pubs, cafes, councils, and members from the local communities of Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay and Strathfield LGAs. Each school committed to take part in creating amazing artworks that delivered key messages about gender violence. These designs will be printed onto coffee cups, drink coasters, lunch bags and information support cards. These materials all include information about where to seek help and support for both men and women and will be distributed to local cafés, pubs, schools, and the general community to help build awareness. The Local Burwood White Ribbon Day Launch will take place on Tuesday 25 November at 10:30am at Burwood Girls High School. Local schools will be showcasing a variety of performances, and will be speaking on the topic of White Ribbon Day and violence against women.
Sydney White Ribbon Walk
The annual 30-minute walk, now in its 4th year, organised by NSW Police Force, Eastern Beaches Local Area Command and Randwick City Council, raises awareness and funds for the White Ribbon Campaign. The walk will commence at 7.30am from High Cross Park, corner of Avoca Street and Coogee Bay Road, Randwick. Participants will proceed east along Coogee Bay Road to Coogee Beach, up to Dunningham Reserve and back along the coastal walk finishing at Grant Reserve at South Coogee. Following the walk, an informal breakfast, speeches and oath ceremony will take place, finishing by 9am.
New wheelchair replaces Harry’s broken stroller THE Davenports no longer have to push their 6 year old son Harry in a broken stroller after the club industry came to the rescue and helped out Harry with a new wheelchair. Harry’s parents, Andrew and Emma Davenport, turned to Federal MP Craig Laundy in August looking for help to repair or replace his wheelchair, which was becoming uncomfortable and distressing for their son Harry. At one point, the family were forced to transport Harry to Canada Bay’s Lucas Gardens School in a Kmart toddler pushchair. “A c c e s s i b i l i t y and inclusiveness are important values for clubs, and ClubsNSW
is glad to be able to help make this difference in Harry and his family’s life,” said ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball. Without ClubsNSW Harry would have been housebound. “When no-one would help Harry, ClubsNSW came to his rescue with a commitment to defend the rights of disabled children and for them to have immediate access to the equipment they need at all times,” Harry’s father Andrew Davenport said. “I really can’t find the words for the kindness and generosity shown by ClubsNSW, and what it means to me and my family.” Craig Laundy was extremely happy to link the Davenport family with the clubs industry.
“When Andy first got in touch with me to explain his family’s situation, I met with ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball, who very generously offered to help out straight away,” he said. Club Five Dock RSL CEO David Conway said that he was also delighted. “We have been a big supporter of the care and education Lucas Gardens School gives to children living with a disability in our community like Harry,” he said. ClubsNSW has purchased a a customised, ultra-light paediatric wheelchair valued at $7,990 that will grow with Harry without needing to purchase extra parts.
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Pure Gelato’s Santa is coming to Darling Harbour ten years for kids with cancer PURE Gelato held it’s 10th annual Family Fun Day last Sunday, celebrating 21 years since the launch of the branch in Australia and raising money for the Children’s Cancer Institute. Just like every other Family Fun Day, all Pure Gelato staff volunteered their time on the day, with all funds raised given to the Children’s Cancer Institute. The support of community fundraisers such as this are vital for children like 10-year-old Joseph MacDermid of Five Dock. Joseph was diagnosed with medulloblastoma – a highly malignant brain tumour – when he was just 18 months old. He under went surger y
and chemotherapy at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick and whilst he has beaten cancer, the side effects of his ordeal have had enormous consequences. Joseph only began walking at three-and-a-half, has a significant global delay, is hearing impaired, has considerable behavioural issues and has very little spoken language. Children’s Cancer Institute is dedicated to not only uncovering a cure for childhood cancer through their vital medical research, but also improving the quality of life for survivors like Joseph. To donate to the Children’s Cancer Institute visit: ccia.org. au/home/donate-now
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ROVING musicians, a gay and lesbian choir and a towering Santa sculpture are among some of the attractions at Darling Harbour Santa Fest 2015. Darling Harbour Santa Fest 2015 will debut a towering Santa sculpture never before seen in Sydney as well as a whimsical Santa’s Maze inspired by traditional hedge mazes and Santa Express train rides for kids. Some of the highlights include roving entertainers, the Christmas-themed Star of the Show Ferris Wheel, Santa Post-boxes for the Santa Fest Kids’ Competition, Giant Santa Inflatables getting up to mischief on the rooftops of Darling
Harbour and a free festive fireworks display every Saturday night and on Christmas Eve. “Darling Harbour businesses are gearing-up for a lively festive season,” said spokesman, Rob Smith. “There’s nowhere like the Harbour City to celebrate Christmas and we’re looking forward to helping visitors to Darling Harbour celebrate the season.” Santa Fest begins on November 27 until Christmas Eve. See what’s happening at Darling Harbour for Santa Fest
New antibody drugs to beat blood cancer by Mitchell Jordan
A NEW licence agreement for the development of antibody drugs is bringing the cure for blood cancer even closer thanks to the work of Concord’s Professor Derek Hart and his team. Management company, TransBio has signed an agreement with Professor Hart’s DendroCyte BioTech. The announcement is the culmination of a multi-year collaboration to discover and develop novel antibody therapeutics directed against CD83, a relatively new cell surface drug target with the potential to be developed as a
safe therapy for the prophylaxis and treatment of graft versus host disease (GVHD) and other adverse immune reactions such as transplant rejection. Professor Derek Hart, founder and director of DendroCyte and Professor of Transplantation and Immunotherapy, ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Clinical School, University of Sydney, said that there are no practical prophylactics for GVHD. “Transplantation is an area of great unmet medical need, and GVHD is an example where doctors and their patients have few treatment options that are safe and effective,” he said. “We are determined to translate our many years of
research into DC biology and specifically the CD83 target into clinical development of new therapies for prevention and treatment of these conditions. “I’d like to thank Dr Con Tsonis, DendroCyte CEO, for his excellent work in securing the CBT004 technology for DendroCyte.” Professor Hart and his collaborators recognised the potential for CD83 as a target for precise modulation of the immune system to prevent GVHD. CBT004 offers selective i m mu n o s u p p r e s s i o n t o specifically block DC presentation of host antigens that triggers GVHD, without interfering with the ability of
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Summer fruits heat up by Belinda Noonan
SYDNEY Markets at Flemington combined their famous mango and cherry community charity fundraiser auctions into one big bonanza Summer Fruit Auction on October 28 with the winner being a six-man syndicate headed up by Nick Martelli. The always generous Markets’ traders dig deep each year and this year was no exception when the hammer fell at $30,000 with all funds going to Save Our Sons – foundation striving to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a form of muscular dystrophy characterised by aggressive muscle degeneration, leading to inability to walk and eventually death. This dreadful disease affects young boys and is heartbreaking for parents, family and friends. In amongst the hype in the early hours of the morning, market traders and visitors were able to mix with NSW Premier Mike Baird, Energy Minister Anthony Roberts, a host of local politicians and celebrities and sports stars such as Angry AND DINE Anderson, Blues coach Laurie
10 YEARS FOR MOBILE PLAY VAN The Burwood Mobile Play Van marked its 10 year anniversary during Children’s Week at Henley Park in late October with jumping castles, arts and crafts, face painting and information from children and family service provides. All proceeds raised during Children’s Week went to Save the Children’s Syrian Refugee Appeal. GENTLE AEROBIC EXERCISE Get that body moving with some gentle aerobic Daley, Steve Menzies and Bill The 2015 Summer Fruit Auction winners at Sydney Markets Flemington with NSW premier Mike Baird. exercise at the Concord Senior Citizens Club, 9 Harrigan. Wellbank Street, Concord every Monday 2.30pm The Summer Fruit Auction to 3.30pm, every Wednesday from 9am to 10am. is presented by Sydney Markets Accredited trainer. Cost $8. Contact Barbara 9736 Limited with the NSW Chamber 3554 of Fruit & Vegetable Industries VIEW CLUB MEETING (Freshmark) to promote Concord West VIEW Club will hold its Luncheon Australian stone fruit and raise THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP Meeting on Wednesday, November 25 at Burwood NSW Opposition Leader Luke Strathfield/Burwood to begin money for charitable causes. RSL. There will be no guest speaker as the club Foley has accused Premier Mike as soon as possible.” will having a pre-Christmas get together. VIEW Baird of setting aside Western “Building the vital Club Ladies raise funds to help the Smith Family to Sydney’s transport needs in light rail infrastructure in educate the children of struggling families. New favour of the CBD Light Rail Western Sydney would cost members always welcome. For all enquiries please project, calling it a ‘vanity approximately $1 billion – only ring 9747 2829. project’. half the cost of the $2.1 billion “In October 2014, the blow out on CBD Light Rail.” BUSINESS BREAKFAST G over nment announced An Inner West Breakfast The VIP Principle will be on The four proposed Western a shortlist of routes for Sydney routes are: 18 November at Strathfield Sports Club from 7am is THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND DINE Parramatta’s light rail – a year being hosted by Clearly Business in conjunction with • Parramatta to Macquarie Park on, no progress has been made, ” Strathfield Chamber of Commerce and supported via Carlingford Mr Foley said. by Strathfield Council, Burwood Council, BNI, She • Parramatta to Castle Hill via “ The Opp osit ion has Business and 4Networking. Speaker, Michelle Old Northern Road repeatedly called for the Pascoe, founder of Optimum Operating Procedures • Parramatta to Bankstown construction of the light rail and Services will give an insight on long term Maybe NSW Energy Minister Anthony Roberts and Drummoyne line connecting Parramatta • Parramatta to Sydney Olympic growth. Book at www.stickytickets.com.au/31939 MP John Sidoti were going to make a bid? to Sydney Olympic Park and Park and Strathfield/Burwood Cost is $40. $10 discount for Chamber members.
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Sponsorship helps build club THANKS to a Homebush Bendigo Bank sponsorship, Strathfield Croquet Club has been successful in hosting inter-club tournaments and its members have taken out medals at recent competitions. “Our hosting skills have developed as a direct result of sponsorship from Homebush Bendigo Bank, which has enabled us to host an annual Tournament with skilled and experienced organiser Heather Smallbone,” said club member Ruth Bridger. “We have a very strong, committed team of experienced and new players, all pulling together in various roles, to host the tournaments and we are all delighted with the success.” The club, on Redmyre Road in Strathfield, recently participated in the Makara Tournament and hosted the Association Croquet Singles Silver and Bronze Divisions.
Susan Howland was runner up in the Bronze Competition, whilst David Woods from Sutherland took the gold. In the Makara Silver Singles Division, Charles Britton won for Marrickville. “The icing on the cake came on Friday October 30 when our club representatives Ros Johnstone and Ann Shaddick won the Makara Bronze Silver handicap doubles, which was played at, and hosted by Marrickville Club,” Ruth said. Ann is the current Strathfield Croquet Club President and Captain, and is also on the coaching and tournament teams. Membership for the club has hit 50 players. To find out more www. strathfieldcroquet.com just changed from www.Strathfieldcroquet.wix.com/ Strathfieldcroquet or call 9736 3410. Twilight introductory sessions can be arranged during the summer months.
(l to r): David Woods (Sutherland), Roz Johnstone and Ann Shaddick (Strathfield) and Wal Fernance (Sutherland).
Photo: Roberta Flint (Marrickville).
Charles says
Tim’s Legacy
Shall We Dance?
AUSTRALIA’S all-time top goal scorer Tim Cahill celebrated the release of his autobiography ‘Legacy’ at Westfield Burwood on November 4, with hundreds lining up to have the great man sign their book. Tim’s autobiography ‘Legacy’ tells the story of the international football star, one of the most admired Australian sportsmen of all time. Pictured: Tim Cahill signs his book at Burwood Westfield.
Thurs 12 Nov: 2.30-5.30pm Thurs 19 Nov: 2.30-5.30pm Thurs 26 Nov: 2.30-5.30pm Thurs 10 Dec: 2.30-5.30pm Thurs 17 Dec: 2.30-5.30pm
Donation: $6.00 Contact: Charles 0404 479 756 Email: mintrecords@bigpond.com WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY CENTRE – FITZROY HALL parking: Fitzroy Street, BURWOOD
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