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Our women leaders
Gender equality is not a reality yet, but the whispers that began in the late 1800s for a woman’s right to vote have become a deafening roar across for all women’s issues and goes all the way to the United Nations. by Belinda Noonan
THERE remains a 17 per cent pay gap in Australia between men and women, with reports this week it could be widening. Less super is accumulated by females, only 19.4 per cent of Australian ASX 200 boards have women and 35 of those have none. Burwood Scene invited principals from local independent, public and Catholic primary and high schools to share their thoughts on how they see gender equality progressing ahead of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on March 8. Our leading women in education provide the fundamental framework that helps to shape the thoughts, lives and aspirations of thousands of inner west students. “It is a great generation for women because they have every opportunity,” said Concord High Principal Jacqueline Koob. • Turn to page 5 for the Burwood Scene special on International Women’s Day.
Inner west Principals meet at Burwood Park: (l to r) Vivienne Awad (Domremy), Jacqueline Koob (Concord High), Sharon Portlock (Del Monte Primary), Dr Maree Herrett (Santa Sabina), Mia Kumar (Burwood Girls High), Dr Julie Greenhalgh (Meriden), Deputy Jennie Dalamagas (Strathfield Girls High) and Maree Curry (St Martha’s Primary). Photo: Michael Santer
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T THE TIME of writing this column on Friday morning, Tony Abbott is still the Prime Minister of Australia. Rumours are again rife that #spill2 is on its way and political commentators have been predicting the end of Abbott’s tenuous tenure since #spill1. Leadership has become a ludicrous political game and it’s all about the “numbers”. The Canberra types on both sides appear to be obsessed with their own numbers more so than
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to talk to medicos at the coal face in an effort to find a way forward for an unsustainable health system and diminishing research funds. Since 2007, Australia has had five prime ministers (Howard, Rudd, Gillard, Rudd, Abbott) with the prospect of a sixth on the way. For the same period in Britain there have been three (Blair, Brown and Cameron). New Zealand’s Helen Clark remained in the top job from 1999 until 2008 and her successor John Key has held his position for six years. Canada’s Stephen Harper was elected in 2006 and he’s still there. Political media commentators
By Belinda Noonan
REVOLVING DOORS the numbers that keep Australia economically viable. Last week Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen had trouble with the one number that should be at the forefront of his frontal lobe. The tax-free threshold. It’s $18,200 for those wondering.
Treasurer Joe Hockey and the entire coalition botched the Medicare copayment policy construction and announcement by not consulting with doctors and stakeholders resulting in the new Health Minister Sussan Ley racing around the country
are working overtime to turn fiction into fact. We often have Sky News on in the office during the day but it’s now turned off. Reporters are reporting on reporters aided by endless panels of ex politicians discussing un-substantiated, un-attributable rumours until the blathering becomes reality. Navel gazing gone nuts. NSW Labor are promising to move to popularly-elected four-year terms for all of Sydney’s 41 local mayors, “putting a permanent stop to the revolving door that sees mayors on 27 Sydney councils replaced every year,” it’s website says.
“I want to bring certainty, stability and stronger leadership to local councils by making the mayoralty a prize that is bestowed by ratepayers, not the drawing of short straws in the backroom of the Town Hall,” Luke Foley says. Wouldn’t that be a turn-up for the record books? Mayors that last longer than Prime Ministers. People vote a party into power for many reasons: The party, local member or its leader. For those who vote for the leader, it’s likely you’ve drawn a short straw three times in seven years. It’s crazy.
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Wagener Oval fears to be aired at public hearing by Saimi Jeong
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PLANS to move an existing driveway off Whitfield Avenue into Ashbury’s Wagener Oval to a children’s playground will be open to a public hearing on March 24. Local residents have banded together to fight Canterbury council’s proposal to change the zoning of the land from ‘community’ to ‘operational’. “We want to be able to knock it on the head,” Ashbury resident, Pia Argiratos, said. “Council wants to rip up the park.” Moving the driveway on to Whitfield Reserve would allow the council to sell the
560-square-metre site that includes the current access way. Pia Argiratos, who lives across from the reserve, said there had not been adequate community consultation about the plan.
“[Council] said it was in the local paper but it was over Christmas, when no one was around. If it was there, it was buried.” “This park is used by people every day – people with dogs, people bringing their children, local schools, daycare... the threat to it is quite disturbing.” Greens Councillor Linda Eisler said it was a bad idea to sell off green space, especially now with
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concentrated development in the inner west. The Canterbury area is expected to deliver 7,100 dwellings by 2031 – the second largest proportion expected of councils covered in the South Subregion Draft Subregional Strategy 2007. “These parks might be small but they are important to communities, their enjoyment of a place and for interaction,” Ms Eisler said. An independent consultant will run the public hearing and form a report to submit to council. Canterbury council’s decision is expected to be revealed by May this year.
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Council merger report inconclusive by Belinda Noonan
AN INDEPENDENT report by local government experts Morrison Low commissioned by five inner west councils into the benefits or otherwise of council mergers has been delivered to Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Marrickville and Leichhardt. The 127-page Morrison Low report looked at shared modelling across a broad
range of factors (financial, social, environmental) based on the NSW Government’s local government reform package Fit for the Future but makes no recommendations on any course of action. “This report is intended to provide a collective body of information that each council will then use to determine what is in the best interests of the council and community. As such it does not seek to recommend
any one option over another option for a particular council,” the report states. “The modelling is intended to allow the councils to individually and collectively understand what the benefits and dis-benefits of the merger of the inner west councils and what a series of other options might be.” The report involved analysing historic, current and forecast
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performance and transitional costs. The Fit for the Future program requires councils to actively assess their scale and capacity in achieving long term sustainability and for councils to submit proposals to the Government by June this year indicating how they will achieve these objectives. Among the options considered was keeping the status quo (how councils operate now), a modified status quo (increasing shared services), an inner west council or other possible council mergers. “The Independent Panel position was that scale and capacity in the inner west arises through a merger of the inner west. While it is entirely possible for a council to make what would be in our view a valid argument that they can meet the scale and capacity tests, councils need to do so recognising the stated government position which runs contrary to that,” the report says. Ashfield Council have been the first to respond to the report.
“The shared modelling exercise has provided Council with detailed analysis with which to make well-informed decisions going forwards,” the council minutes reveal. Mayor Lucille McKenna said that a community consultation process would begin almost immediately. “I believe we need to have a robust discussion with the community as to what they want the future structure of local government for Ashfield to be,” Cr McKenna said. “We will be asking local residents which of the three options they would support – remaining a stand-alone council, merging with the six neighbouring councils, or merging with the city faced councils of Marrickville and Leichhardt.” At the council meeting last week Ashfield Council noted that “Bankstown and C ampb elltown C ouncils have been recommended as stand-alone councils, with respective populations to 2031 of 222,000 and 233,000.”
A merger of six inner west councils would include over 432,000 people. In the coming weeks, Ashfield residents and ratepayers will receive an Information Pack and a Community Survey. Marrickville Council have been active in two different merger discussions. One with neighbouring inner west councils and also with the councils in the Botany area. Strathfield Council, which did not take part in the Morrison Low report, remains committed to being a stand-alone council. A political debate between Member for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli and Labor candidate Jodi McKay has been organised by ‘Save Our Strathfield’ at Strathfield Town Hall on Saturday March 7 at 3pm. Burwood and City of Canada Bay councils are yet to formally comment on the Morrison Low report, however Burwood Council confirmed that information to its community will commence in the next few weeks.
Former Burwood Courthouse saved by Saimi Jeong
CHICKA Dixon Hostel in Burwood Heights has supported indigenous people for 30 years, providing temporary housing for Indigenous homeless and many who have come from regional areas to seek employment or medical attention. The hostel will be sold off by government-owned Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) because it has been deemed too costly to maintain. Current resident Toby Reid, 31, said the hostel has been at full capacity in the month that he has stayed there. Since travelling to Sydney from Cowra to be with his children, Mr Reid has been looking for work and a place to live. “It’s very hard to find a place because rent is sky-high in Sydney,” he said.
“We’re always hearing, ‘Why don’t you move close to Sydney to get a job?’ When they do, hostels like this are a door opener for opportunities for Aboriginal people.” Mr Reid said the imminent closure of Chicka Dixon has devastated its 14 residents and four staff members. “We’re all on standby. We’re freaking out,” he said. An online petition urging Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion and AHL not to sell the property, saying its closure would serve in “Expanding the Gap”, has reached 137 supporters. The Close the Gap report released last month revealed the proportion of indigenous people employed in Australia fell from 54 per cent in 2008 to less that 48 per cent in 2012-13. Ernest Wong MLC and Burwood councillor said shutting down Chicka Dixon
would mean the loss of a much needed service for Aboriginal people facing hardship. “There’s very few in Australia. In Sydney, that’s the only one that provides temporar y accommodation for Aboriginal people. This kind of hostel needs to be maintained,” he said. Jeff Svigos, general manager of operations at Aboriginal Hostels Limited, said the property had long been earmarked for closure due to maintenance issues. “The hostel model presents problems. It’s not fit for purpose, along with the age of the facility… It’s not efficient,” he said. With no immediate plans to relocate the service, Mr Svigos said AHL envisions “single-storey, unit type models” for any future housing in Sydney.
Right: The old Burwood Courthouse on Burleigh Street, built in 1906.
THE HISTORIC former Burwood Courthouse has been saved, in what Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker describes as a win for the community and for common sense, after the Land and Environment Court dismissed an appeal by the applicant to demolish the Federation building. The applicant appealed Council’s decision to reject the
proposal which was heard in the Land and Environment Court in November 2014. “This is a big win for our community and the preservation of our heritage,” says Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker. “The former courthouse and police station form the cornerstone of our thriving modern region while serving as a reminder of our great past.”
“As Mayor I am committed to fighting for our community and ensuring that we maintain what makes our area such an historical and unique place to live.” The courthouse, located on Burleigh Street, was constructed in 1906 alongside the former police station, which was built in 1900.
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ur community has a strong connection to the story of the ANZAC Legend and World War I with 937 men and 4 women from the area enlisted to serve from 1914-1918. Every year, we honour these men and women, and other service personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to
the nation, at the Burwood ANZAC Day Service. In 2015 and for the next four years, we will be marking the 100th anniversary of those tragic but defining moments in our country’s history commencing with a special Dawn Service this ANZAC Day, starting at 6am with a march from
Burwood Road to Burwood Park. To mark the anniversary, The ANZAC Centenary Years Commemorative Service Committee will be unveiling a sculpture during the Dawn Service. The sculpture, a joint initiative between Burwood Council and Burwood RSL, will
serve as a permanent reminder of our fallen heroes and educate the younger generations about our nation’s past. I encourage you to attend our special Dawn Service this ANZAC Day as we unveil this important sculpture which will further strengthen the link between Burwood and ANZAC Day.
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Footpath restorations are underway across Burwood
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urwood Park was transformed into a food lover’s paradise at Burwood’s inaugural Lunar New Year night markets last week with hundreds flocking to Burwood Park to
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relates to awnings and associated structures upon commercial premises, but includes other minor matters for residential flat buildings. The amended BDCP will become effective from 10 March 2015.
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Women #makeithappen in Burwood A HIGH-FLYING panel from the inner west and beyond will converge in Burwood to celebrate International Women’s Day. On Sunday 8 March, a forum ‘Make it Happen’, which is this year’s international theme, will give audience members a chance to reflect on and celebrate the important and active roles that women play in local communities. Members of the panel include former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally, Enfield’s Dee Madigan, Strathfield councillor Helen McLucas, Labor candidate Jodi McKay, volunteer Aruna
Chandrala, Burwood Girls High School captain, Qisthy Kodarusman and token male, retired Homebush Boys’ High principal Tim Jurd. The panel will be chaired by Croydon resident, Cathy Callaghan. Burwood Girls’ captain, Qisthy Kodarusman is looking forward to celebrating on March 8, even though she will be at school on a Sunday. “Having a chance to celebrate the achievements of women and girls, whether they be big or small, is great,” she said. “Overcoming stigmas from the past where women were
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expected to stay at home and cook is not as prevalent as it was 30 years ago. Society is adapting slowly,” Qisthy said. The highly accomplished school leader plans to study a double degree – science and international studies. “It sounds like a big ask, but I want to get rid of poverty.” The forum takes place from 3pm to 5.30pm at Burwood Girls High School and costs $5. To book, contact croydoncathy@ gmail.com Audience members are asked to wear something purple.
Burwood Girls’ High captain Qisthy Kodarusman with Principal Mia Kumar.
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THEIR schools may be different, but shaping the future for their students is a common thread for our local principals. For Del Monte’s the future starts with confidence. “For me it’s about our younger students finding their own voice and the confidence to express their views,” said Principal Sharon Portlock. Her senior counterpart at Santa Sabina, Dr Maree Herrett is a specialist in gender equity
and while she says, “we haven’t got there yet”, she believes that education is the key. “Gender is implicated in all aspects of schooling, from the subjects students choose, to core aspects of students’ identities. It’s important for both boys and girls and we need to move beyond a Mars v Venus approach to gender.” The glass ceiling for women’s advancement has been cracking and as the principal of a co-ed high school, Jacqueline Koob is well placed to comment.
“I’d like to see our girls forge their own identity without it being a major opportunity. “ The glass ceiling is diminishing and yet there is more we can do to raise awareness of girls in other countries,” Concord High Principal Ms Koob said. Social justice issues also form an integral part of the Domremy College culture. “It’s about awareness and having an opportunity to open your eyes to injustice,” according
to Domremy Principal, Vivienne Awad.
Meriden’s Dr Julie Greenhalgh says schools should be safe places of wondrous discovery. “International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the successes of hard-working, talented and generous women around the world, sharpen our intent to ease the pain of women who live in repressed societies, and model our optimism and aspirations to our daughters and sons.
TO CELEBRATE International Women’s Day, Bunnings Warehouse Ashfield will be holding do-it-yourself workshops on Sunday, March 8. Expert staff members from Bunnings will host local ladies at hands-on workshops, providing women with tips for projects around the house and for the garden.
Sterling Warlow, manager at the Ashfield warehouse, said women attend the free workshops each year to celebrate International Women’s Day as well as learning handy tips. All are welcome to join in workshops at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm. To secure a place, contact Bunnings Warehouse Ashfield on 8799 6500.
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A big reveal: Min Chuan Chai surprised Kristen with her favourite gelato.
IT MIGHT not cure cancer, but a cup of gelato made an extremely big difference to the life of palliative care patient, Kristen Jordan. 27-year-old Kristen, who has been battling stage-four cancer for the last two years, has spent the last six weeks in palliative care after a tumour in the spine made it impossible for her to walk. During their visits, family and friends brought gifts and reminders of the outside world, but what Kristen wanted most was her favourite gelato, Ferrero Reveal, made exclusively at Sydney’s N2 Extreme Gelato. After receiving an email, N2
owner, Min Chuan Chai was so moved by the request that he brought the equipment and ingredients to the hospital and made the liquid nitrogen-based gelato for Kristen himself. “I feel very honoured to do this,” Min said. An emotional Kristen said that she was “surprised, shocked and wanted to cry” at the sight of her favourite dessert waiting for her. Kristen’s mother, Louise Wilson, described the gesture as a testament to N2’s generosity. “I was glad she was able to enjoy it with her family, friends and the excellent nurses who have looked after her,” Ms Wilson said.
Health Minister on the Medicare hustings by Belinda Noonan
THE Federal Government is trying to turn the negative public perception of the unpopular Medicare copayment that would see non concession card holders pay an additional $5 per visit to their local GP. Health Minister Sussan Ley met with local doctors and MP Craig Laundy on February 18 as she embarked upon a national consultation for a “workable Medicare policy”. “It’s vital that doctors who work every day at the coal face, talk to us in Government about what works, what doesn’t, their thoughts, their ideas and having
that frank and fearless feedback is absolutely invaluable,” Minister Ley said. The national cost of Medicare has doubled in ten years from $3billion to $6billion annually while nearly nine-in-ten visits to doctors in NSW are now bulk billed. “We want to keep people out of hospital and we need a strong general practice service to do that. The cost of the hospital system is higher and therefore should only be used when most needed. So that’s a long term policy challenge.” The copayment debate, which started as an announcement by Treasurer Joe Hockey at $7
per visit for a maximum of ten visits per year for everyone was recently altered to $5 per visit only for non-concession card holders (max. ten visits per year) for those who can afford to pay it. “There is broad support where ever I go for making sure that those who cannot afford to go to the doctor can go without payment and that the bulk billing is there to protect the vulnerable,” Minister Ley said. “But for those who can afford to pay – they do that – and those who can pay a little bit more they also do that. This is so that we ensure that we keep Medicare sustainable.”
The copayment is also a mechanism to help establish a medical research fund that the government says it is committed to reaching its $20 billion capacity by 2020. The predicted contribution of the copayment funds towards the research fund would be $1billion annually. “Me d i c a l re s e arch is something that everyone recognises, and none more so than general practice,” she said. Eighty-seven per cent of all GP visits in NSW were now bulk billed, compared to about 76 per cent 10 years ago and there is a 52 per cent increase in Medicare usage in NSW in the past decade.
Rotaract member IN JANUARY the Australian Rotaract Award Winners for 2014-2015 were announced with Burwood Rotaractor, Tara Pullen being awarded Australian Rotaractor of the Year. Tara began her journey with Rotaract in 2004 as an 18-year-old who travelled to India on Youth Exchange for a year. “My first thought on arriving in India was, “what have I gotten myself into?” By the end of her exchange Tara had clearly seen the importance of Rotary youth projects. “The best part was how it challenged my beliefs and how I saw the world. The concept of exchange is ‘it’s not better or worse, just different’ and by the time I left I was a much more independent, confident person.” Tara has since been at the forefront of Rotaract as the President of the Gunargarang Rotaract Club, District Rotaract Representative and Eastern Region Representative. Having Tara at Burwood has been an enormous benefit says its club president. “When her previous Rotaract club closed last year Tara contacted us at Burwood and said she felt her journey with Rotaract was not yet over”,
Tara Pullen, Australian Rotaractor of the Year.
said Liam James, President of Burwood Rotaract club. “She asked to join our club and we couldn’t agree fast enough.” Growing up at the base of the Blue Mountains, Tara is also a member of the Rural Fire Service. Not yet 30, she has been volunteering for more than half her life. To find out more about R ot ar a c t go to : w w w. burwoodrotaract.org
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Learning to care: St Martha’s primary students with their chickens.
THE Kindergarten and Year 1 students at St Martha’s Catholic Primary School, Strathfield are learning about the needs and wants of living things. What better way to learn than by caring for some very noisy and cute chickens. The students have watched
as the little birds pecked their way out of the shells and dried their feathers in the incubator. “Each day we watch the chicks grow, give them fresh food, fresh water and clean their shelter. The chicks allow the students to really engage in their learning,” said
principal Maree Curry. The chicks bring learning to life in Science, English and Mathematics. “In Religious Education we are reminded that we are stewards of the earth and have a responsibility to care for all of God’s creatures,” Ms Curry added.
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Year 12 Rosebank students and Fright Night leads Amelia Anastassiou playing Audrey and Anastasi Tsiamis playing Seymour Krelborn.
ARE YOU READY to be terrified and entertained simultaneously? Then join the students at Rosebank College for their rendition of Little Shop of Horrors, a rock-horror romantic comedy musical about a nerdy florist who cultivates a vicious plant that feeds on human blood. The production stars Year 12 students Anastasi Tsiamis as Seymour Krelborn and Amelia Anastassiou as Audrey. They will be joined by 62 cast members, 14 specialist dancers and 18 musicians. Making sure they all look good are two stage managers, four costume designers and eight student set designers and eight technical crew – all students. Musical producer Elise McKenzie is in awe of the cast and crew. “When we started there were heaps of students who insisted they can’t dance or don’t sing and now they are boogying and belting out big tunes.
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“We are so proud of their ability to abandon self-consciousness and have a go at something new”, said Ms McKenzie. Creative Director Miss Therese Bean agreed. “Many don’t even know what they are capable of until they are pushed and placed in a new situation where they can see their own gifts and be proud in front of their parents, peers, teachers and other adults.” The musical also serves as an important learning tool. “Working in a team to create something together is a valuable experience for any young person. It is even better when its lots of fun and you get rewarded with laughter and applause from an appreciative audience,” said Ms McKenzie. Performances dates and times are: • Thursday 12 March at 7.00pm • Friday 13 March at 7.00pm • Saturday 14 March at 7.00pm Tickets can be purchased online at www. trybooking.com/GOTP
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Pushing the barriers for women and girls INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day has steadily gained an important role in schools across Australia as teachers and leaders encourage students to push the barriers and achieve goals in a range of endeavors. The Principal and staff at Domremy College at Five Dock continue to encourage their students to ‘have a go’, including former student Melissa McKeon, Environmental Prefect of the Class of 2014 who received Canada Bay Council’s Young Citizen of the Year in January. “Melissa is a very engaged and committed young woman and this award was a great affirmation of her tireless efforts in educating our community on environmentally responsible behaviours,” Principal, Ms Vivienne Awad said. Year 8 musician, Yasmine, is another young student on her way to achieving her dreams. Last year Yasmine was invited to audition for the Sydney Youth Orchestra and recently was selected for the Sydney
Youth Orchestra Chamber Strings for Cello and Symphonic Wind Orchestra for Clarinet. On the sporting front, seven of the College’s younger students, have just returned from Port Macquarie on the NSW north coast after competing in the NSW Touch Footy Association Junior State Cup held over three days. Balmain Junior Touch Association fielded ten teams with over 334 teams from NSW. Domremy’s Courtney, Samantha, Amber, Sarah, Ellie, Lauren and Alana (Years 7, 8 and 9) were selected to represent in the U14 and U16 teams after an exhaustive selection process. “We have a cross section of highly engaged, determined and committed young women. We aim to empower our students to recognise their self-worth and reach their potential no matter what, and this is being borne out by the many varied and wonderful achievements of our girls”, Principal, Ms Awad declared.
Domremy’s Touch Footy representatives, Courtney, Samantha, Amber, Sarah, Ellie, Lauren and Alana.
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Mr David Brewster, Science Coordinator, Phoebe Seeto, Alyssa Di Pino and Dr Maree Herrett College Principal.
YEAR 12 Santa Sabina College students, Daniella Asaf, Phoebe Seeto and Alyssa Di Pino recently attended the week-long 2015 University of NSW Women in Engineering Camp. Students were challenged to create a device to assist the blind at home, a water purification system, and a new computer program. They also completed team project devising a new design for a knee or ankle brace, which was tested and judged by engineers at the University. Santa Sabina College and UNSW are aiming to increase the representation of women in the engineering field.
“One of the most important things I learned during the camp was that by studying to be an engineer the possibilities are endless,” said Alyssa. “It is so much more than just simply making something; it is about using your skills to solve problems that will help to improve the world and to give back to our community.” College Principal Dr Marree Herrett agreed. “If we are to grow girls to be engineers, they need these opportunities to experience an engineer’s world,” she said.
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THE iconic structure that is the Concord Repatriation General Hospital is the subject of a new exhibition that has recently opened at the City of Canada Bay Museum. The exhibition takes a closer look at the rich historical tapestry and achievements of the current Hospital, from its commission in 1939 as a general hospital for the Australian Army, to the university teaching hospital that it is today.
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TO CELEBRATE Seniors Week in 2015 from March 14 to 22, City of Canada Bay Council has an extensive range of events to offer from tap dancing, cooking, exercise classes through to non-physical activities. Other than the cooking class, all events are FREE and require all participants to register by calling or by email.
Two of the exhibition pieces at the Canada Bay Museum.
The hospital has been many things over the years. It has had strong military associations including receiving battlefield casualties from Australian, American, Filipino and even Japanese prisoners of war. It has seen memorials to the hospital ship the Centaur and a memorial walkway to the Kokoda Track. It has enjoyed a royal visit by HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The
Duke of Edinburgh, and been the setting for the television series All Saints. As part of the Society’s education program, Alice Kang, Director of Marketing and Community Relations Veteran Liaison of the Concord Repatriation General Hospital will speak at the Museum on March 7 at 2pm. Entry is free and all are welcome. The exhibition runs until the end of June.
Ferries in turbulent water by Belinda Noonan
DISGRUNTLED inner west ferry users are calling for the return of services to Bayview Park at the end of Burwood Road in Concord. The service was downgraded under the former Labor State Government in 2010 to four per weekday and none on the weekend. The downgrade almost five years ago led to poor commuter numbers and the eventual axing of service by the Liberal government in 2013. “From the outset, what was only ever provided was a token service,” said Kerry - local resident. “It could never gain momentum and was doomed to failure. This infrequency meant that many would-be ferry commuters were forced to make alternative arrangements,” she said at a meeting at the dis-used
wharf organised by Labor candidate Jason Khoury. “The service used to either get us to the city an hour early, or 15 minutes late for work. The timetable was all wrong” said another local Vince Pulis. “It makes no sense to me that we have been deserted – the jetty is already here.” Labor candidate Jason Khoury believes more people would use the ferries if there was a better service. “In a city where parking and traffic are real issues, why would we not use every bit of water transport there is, we are so lucky to have the river to help so many people, but locals are forced to drive,” Mr Khoury stated. Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti pointed the finger directly back at Labor.
“It was the Labor government that downgraded the Bayview Park service in 2010 and before that shut down the wharf at Birkenhead in 2008. Labor was always going to get rid of those services,” he said. “I do believe that Bayview Park could be viable but it was never given a fair dinkum crack with Xrytryryrytry four services. I’Photo: d like it to warrant services but the numbers 360 are not there.” “The Labor candidate has not had a meeting with Sydney Ferries, which is now privatised. If Mr Khoury wants to have ferries at Bayview Park, he’d have to tell us which other ferry service he would downgrade because currently there are not enough vessels,” Mr Sidoti added.
880 people are using the Cabarita ferry per day and Mr Khoury suggested that the first pick up for the day, which starts at Carabita at 7.33am, could begin from Bayview Park at 7.25am. “It could be the very first step for Concord locals. The ferry, which literally sits in the bay [at Cabarita] waiting to make its first pick up, could collect passengers from Bayview Park,” Khoury said. Mr Sidoti was not able to comment on unconfirmed speculation that the Baird Government will be announcing a multi-million dollar investment, believed to be $100million, in more ferry services and more vessels across the Sydney waterways, which includes an additional 50 car spaces to be built at Cabarita Wharf.
SENIORS TAP DANCING When: Tuesday, 17 March, 9-10am Venue: Concord Senior Citizen Centre Bookings: 9743 1792 COMMUNITY COOKING When: Wednesday, 18 March, 6 – 9pm Venue: Chiswick Community Hall Cost: $11 for Seniors Card holders Contact: 9911 6427 or register online: www.ourchiswick.com Prepare a classic French meal with Chef Xavier and share it with the group. SENIORS BALLET Time: Thursday, 19 March, 9-10.15am Venue: Concord Senior Citizen Centre Bookings: 9743 1792 TONING AND CONDITIONING Time: Thursday, 19 March, 10.30-11.30am Venue: Concord Senior Citizen Centre Bookings: 9743 1792 VISION IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP When: Thursday, 19 March, 11.30am-1pm Venue: Drummoyne Community Centre Bookings: Register on 9719 8102 or email dccinc@ozemail.com. au Vision Australia will speak about services and equipment for those with vision impairment. SALSA FOR SENIORS When: Thursday, 19 March, 9.30 – 10.30am Venue: Chiswick Community Hall Contact: phone 9911 6427 or register online: www. ourchiswick.com
DCC WOMEN’S GROUP When: Thursday, 19 March, 1.30-3pm Venue: Drummoyne Community Centre Bookings: Drummoyne Community Centre: phone 9719 8102; email dccinc@ ozemail.com.au Meet the Women’s Group, have a cup of tea and a chat. MATERIAL OBSESSION: PROJECT SEWING When: Friday, 20 March, 10.30am – 3.30pm Venue: Chiswick Community Hall Bookings: phone 9911 6427 or register online: www. ourchiswick.com COMPUTER PALS When: Friday, 20 March, 2-4pm Venue: Concord Senior Citizen Centre (address above) Bookings: Jan Tanba, (9181 3055) A demonstration on how to use Windows 8.1 EMBELLISHED LIFE IN EMBROIDERY – Effie Mitrofanis When: Saturday, 21 March, 4-6pm Venue: Embroiderers Guild of NSW, 76 Queen Street, Concord West Effie Mitrofanis will give a talk and a demonstration of techniques. TWILIGHT CROQUET FOR SENIORS When: Sunday, 22 March, 4-6pm Venue: Strathfield Croquet Club, 50 Redmyre Road, Strathfield Bookings: 9736 3410 Essentials: Casual clothes, sunglasses, flat shoes, hat, sunscreen and water bottle
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Permanent problem waste drop off Mr Sidoti said that “no other council has received as much money for sustainable and environmental initiatives as Canada Bay Council”. “The staff at Canada Bay Council do a great job. The environment is a huge issue for all of us. Initiatives like this go a long way,” Mr Sidoti said. “If you can get excited about rubbish, then this is at the top of the heap.” Canada Bay Council’s Director of Technical Services, John Osland said that council collects between 30 and 40 tonnes of chemicals at their Chemical Clean Out days each year.
CANADA BAY is among the initial first roll-out of new Community Recycling Centres across NSW after the state government announced more than $170,000 in funding. The new centre will be built at the council depot on Regatta Road in Five Dock and will provide a free drop off service to dispose of problem waste such as paints, oils, batteries, gas cylinders, smoke detectors, pesticides, and fluorescent light tubes which cannot be put in kerbside bins. Canada Bay Council has committed $100,000 adding to the $172,433 grant from the NSW Government’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. The Community Recycling Centre at Five Dock is the third in a targeted 86 for NSW.
“ The Environmental Protection Authority will supply the infrastructure that will include a drive-through area and be open seven days a week,” said Ann Trofa from the EPA. “The chemical collections have proved to be very popular and will continue, but they are mobile. This centre will alleviate the pressure on those collections.” In delivering the grant to Canada Bay, Environment Minister Rob Stokes (who holds a PhD in Environmental Law) and Drummoyne MP John Sidoti said the centre aims to help deliver 75 per cent of all waste from landfill by 2021. “This service is a win-win for the Drummoyne Community. It will complement the existing Chemical CleanOut events, that collect an average of 872,000kgs of problem waste each year,” Mr Stokes commented.
Pictured: NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes (centre), Drummoyne MP John Sidoti (right) and Canada Bay Councillor Tony Fasenalla on site at the Regatta Road depot.
A NEW Heart Foundation Walking group will keep Canada Bay residents up to speed and in good health. Members of the Heart Foundation, Curves Concord and Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas each attended the launch last month, and joined in the walk through Queen Elizabeth Park. “It provides our residents with the perfect opportunity to get
outside, meet new people and exercise in a fun and enjoyable way,” said Mayor Angelo Tsirekas. Curves Concord managers Lynette Smith and Rebecca Paterson are the volunteer area coordinator and area supervisor for the Heart Foundation Walking group, and they encouraged everyone to take up walking irrespective of their age or fitness level.
“Heart Foundation Walking is fun, free and easy, so why not give it a try,” they said. The group’s first walk was through Queen Elizabeth Park, Concord. Future walks will be determined by the majority of the expressions of interest. Canada Bay Council residents interested in joining the new Heart Foundation Walking group can register at walking. heartfoundation.org.au
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Checking-in for hospitality Just sayin’… By Mitchell Jordan
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Where is the local colour?
Education Minister Mr Piccoli, MP John Sidoti with Concord High captains and vice captains.
CONCORD High School captains Emerald Williamson and Joshua Falanga were among the greeting party when NSW Education Minsiter Adrian Piccoli and Drummoyne MP
John Sidoti visited the school earlier this month to view a Year 11 Hospitality class. In the school’s Technology Department, the Minister saw a stunning array of food laid out
PLC hall heritage listed
in a mock buffet, with multiple layers adding height to the display, capturing everyone’s attention. “It was great to meet such prominent figures within our A HALL built in 1865 at Presbyterian Ladies’ College in Croydon has been listed on the State Heritage Register. Shubra Hall, constructed for former retailing giant Anthony Hordern III, is a grand example of the Victorian Second Empire style of architecture. It became the residence of PLC’s principal after the school opened in 1891 and it is now used for the office of the principal, and other staff. The original stables building and much of the Victorian landscaped gardens on the school grounds have also been included in the heritage listing.
education system, and to have the opportunity to guide them round our school”, Emerald said.
“Shubra Hall is the centrepiece of the Presbyterian Ladies’ College, and I’m pleased to say, has remained largely intact since it was built 150 years ago,” Heritage Minister Rob Stokes said. “This building provides a fascinating insight into the lifestyle and taste of Sydney’s mercantile class in the mid-Victorian period.” Member for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli said he was delighted that Shubra Hall was given “the recognition it deserves as part of the history of Presbyterian Ladies’ College and our local community generally”.
WATCHING last month’s superb miniseries, House of Hancock, I couldn’t help but feel a little sad. My sadness was not for Gina, Rose or any of their family members who may have been dragged unwittingly into a Days of Our Lives-style catfight, but rather for Australia. You only need to look at the spate of miniseries based on real life personalities such as Ita Buttrose, Nene King, Kerry Packer, Carlotta and, more recently, the ANZACs, to know that our country is currently steeped in nostalgia. All of which begs the question: where are the colourful characters of today? From the likes of the late Brett Whitely through to rock and roll couple Michael Hutchence and Paula Yates, there are plenty more compelling stories that could still make their way onto the small screen, though I bet even the best of producers would be scratching their heads and in need of some major creative licence to turn the lives of any of our contemporary celebrities into something anyone would actually want to watch (does anyone remember Lara Bingle’s disastrous reality TV show?) In fact, the only Australian I can think of whose life may well be stranger than fiction is controversial politician, Pauline Hanson. Love or hate her – I’ve never voted for her – but the story of a fish and chip shop owner who makes good, catapults her way into federal parliament, ends up in the clink and goes on to star in not one but two reality programs truly is something straight out of a soap opera. So why does Pauline sit alone on the casting lounge? In my opinion it’s got a lot to do with Australia’s epidemic of political correctness. These days, no one wants to say anything other than the most anodyne of statements that reduce us all to the same level as politicians. Those, like Bill Henson, who do things a little differently face a witch hunt by moral evangelists and the PC brigade who led a vicious campaign to cripple individuality. The truth is that we cannot afford to live vicariously through the brave or bold Australians of the past, or else one day we will be silenced with no stories of our own worth telling. Mitchell Jordan is Deputy Editor at Burwood Scene.
Youth mentoring roll out in NSW
THE NSW government last month announced a $3 million youth mentoring program to operate in select locations across the state. More than 1,200 students in years 8 and 9 will have the opportunity to take part in Youth Frontiers, nominated by schools in conjunction with agencies set to work on the program. PLC’s Shubra Hall is now heritage listed.
“Not all teenagers find it easy
to engage in the traditional learning environment,” Premier Mike Baird said. “This program is designed to help those students work out what they’re good at.” Students would receive at least 30 hours of mentoring, 10 hours of which would be one-on-one with a mentor sourced by an agency. The aim is to encourage disengaged students to develop
ideas for community projects that benefit their local areas. Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello said the projects would be developed in fields such as community harmony, engagement through sport, the empowerment of young women, youth mental health or conservation.
He said the program would be targeted towards “students
who have the most to gain from a mentoring experience,” with the most innovative projects showcased at an awards ceremony at the end of the year. Among the organisations that will work with schools to deliver Youth Frontiers is Raise Foundation in Sydney, and MTC Australia with Orange Community Training and Education Centre in western and southwestern Sydney.
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JUSTICES MEETING The Ashfield Burwood branch for the New South Wales Justices Association will hold their next meeting on Wednesday 18 March at 7.15 pm at Club Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood. The Guest Speaker that evening will be Cecilia Castle BA. Dip Ed. LLB Notary Public and the topic will be on Notaries Public and Elder Law. All Justices of the Peace welcome and encouraged to attend.
AUTHORS AT ASHFIELD Join Newtown Fire Chief and part-time teacher at Ashfield Boys High, Matt Murphy, as he talks about a scandalous 1850’s land deal in the inner west known as the Newtown Ejectment Case from his book Weight of Evidence. Book for sale and signing. Bookings essential: www.eventrbite.com.au When: Wednesday March 11 Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start Where: Level 6 Council Chambers Ashfield Civic Centre ANNUAL BEGONIA SALE The NSW Begonia Society’s Annual Exhibition and sale of Begonias will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 10am until 4pm and again on Sunday, March 8 from 10am until 3pm at Bloomin’ Greenery Nursery, 226 Annangrove Road, Annangrove. On offer are displays, talks, demonstrations and plants for sale. Light Refreshments available. Gold Coin Admission. See www.begoniansw.com.au VIEW CLUB Five Dock Evening View Club will hold its next Dinner Meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, March 11 at Club Five Dock on Great North Road. Ladies come along and enjoy a good meal, great company and guest speaker Gillian Lewis from the Maritime Museum talking on The Melbourne/Voyager Disaster. The club also holds mid-week lunches and weekend outings. Details Margaret 97983339 or Cheryl 9819 6919. HOLI FESTIVAL Strathfield residents of Indian Sub-Continent origin (SAISH Inc) are celebrating Holi festival on March 7 and 8. A dinner has been organised at Royal India Restaurant, The Boulevard, Strathfield from 7pm onwards on Saturday March 7. Admission is $30 per person and includes food, wine and beer.
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Wheels in motion for Burwood bus BURWOOD Community Welfare Services is one step closer to getting a shuttle bus after being presented with a $10,000 cheque last month. As one of the 400 organisations which participated in the Dick Smith Foods 1 million charity giveaway, BCWS using emails, social media and posters reached out to the local community near and far to vote for BCWS. The comp et it ion involved participants purchasing a Dick Smith product and then taking a photo of the product along with voting for the charity of their choice.
C h r i s t i n e , C E O, Nicole, Centre Manager, and Joanne, Finance Manager, attende d the Dick Smith Foods presentation in February MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWS where they received a generous cheque. “BCWS is currently trying to fundraise for a shuttle bus. Due to our relocation, it is too far for clients to walk, so by purchasing a bus we are creating a free shuttle service to clients from Burwood Station,” said a spokesperson. “This donation has been added to our current bus fundraising Dick Smith, Australia’s champion philanthropist with Burwood Community Welfare’s Nicole, Joanne and Christine. project.”
Untied grants for councils Major Flood Studies UNDER the Federal G over nment’s Financia l Assistance Grant program, local councils have been notified about their third quarterly grants for 2014/15 recently. “The Financial Assistance Grant prog ramme w i l l deliver $9.3 billion to local governments from 2014–15 to 2018–19 for investing in services and building community Burwood Council Ashfield Council Canada Bay Council Strathfield Council
infrastructure,” said Member for Reid Craig Laundy. “The great thing about today’s funding is councils are free to spend this untied grant money according to local priorities, including for infrastructure, health, recreation, environment, employment and roads projects.” Local councils will receive the following funding under the program:
Third Quarter
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THE sum of $196,100 has been provided to Strathfield and Burwood Councils from the NSW Floodplain Management Program and the Floodplain Risk Management Grant Scheme to undertake major flood studies. “Strathfield Municipal Council has received $42,767 for the Powells Creek and Saleyards Creek Flood Study and Burwood Council $153,333 for the Powells Creek, Exile Bay, St Lukes, and William Street flood Studies. “These studies help ensure that there are planning controls in place to protect future developments from the impact
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Sydney Rowing Club heralds local champions SYDNEY Rowing Club is celebrating a drought breaking win after its men’s eight won at the NSW Rowing Championships in mid-February. The feature race at the regatta was won by the club for the first time since 2000 when the Abbotsford-based crew narrowly overcame ten time defending champions Sydney University in a thrilling final. Contested at the Olympic rowing course in Penrith, the race saw the leading clubs in NSW face off for the time honoured QL Deloitte Trophy. The Sydney crew was led by Australian national team members Josh Hicks, Spencer Turrin, Chris Morgan and Alex Lloyd but were considered underdogs against the champion Sydney University boat. The Sydney Rowers’ crew raced to an early lead and at the half way mark held a two-second advantage but University, with rowing legend Fergus Pragnell in the stroke seat, charged home in the final 500 metres. On the line Sydney held on to win by 0.76 seconds to the delight of club supporters. “We knew the strength of our opposition and their record in this race”, said coxswain Kendall Brodie. “I asked the crew for bravery and a lift at the end and they found one more gear.” The crew trains on the Parramatta River out of their boatshed in Abbotsford, supported by the adjacent Sydney Rowing Club and Dedes restaurant, “Most of the crew live nearby and are familiar faces to those that come to the Club for a day out. It was great to see the response of the members when the crew returned to the club after the victory this was a win for all our supporters.” said Club President Keith Jameson AOM.
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IN November last year the Netherlands women’s national football team qualified for the final tournament of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time by defeating Italy 2-1. The 11th ranked Dutch are one of the big movers on the international stage and will face Australia in their first match of the upcoming Cyprus Cup, being played between March 2 and 12, as a pre-runner to the 2015 World Cup. The Matildas have not played the Dutch since last March when the fixture ended up in a 2-2 draw, but since then Coach Roger Reijner’s players have performed admirably racking up wins against Scotland, Italy and an impressive 0-0 draw against Brazil. Australia will have its work cut out containing, FC Bayern München forward, Anna Miedema, who has scored 16 goals in 13 appearances, which is more than any other
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player in qualifying rounds, and star striker Manon Melis who made a name for herself in the Swedish League. The Netherlands are a fast and technical team and have many full-time professionals in their squad playing outside their home country in tough European leagues. The Dutch national team has benefitted from a cross border league with Belgium (BeNe League,) which has seen a rise in Dutch World rankings since 2007 when the league was developed. Having been handed the 2017 UEFA Women’s European Championships recently, the Dutch will have something to prove against the Australians in the upcoming preparatory tournament and will want to impart their dominance on the 2014 Asian Champions. The Matildas have been in camp in Sydney and coach Alen Stajcic should have ironed out some of the defensive errors that allowed 2 goals to be scored against them in the dying moments of the match against New Zealand earlier this month. The Matildas will still be without Striker Sam Kerr, but should have enough depth with superstars Michelle Heyman and Emily Van Egmond to cause some problems for the Dutch and earn some respect 3 months out from the World Cup. The Netherlands play Australia on March 4 at GSZ Larnaca, Cyprus.
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