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Fit or Unfit for the Future: Burwood, Strathfield and Canada Bay Councils must stand alone.
“ The State Government is forcing councils to play Russian roulette,” – Burwood Mayor John Faker The public gallery was empty of any residents at last week’s Extraordinary Burwood Council Meeting to pursue a merger.
by Belinda Noonan
THE fate of inner west councils is in the hands of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) and ultimately the NSW Government after Canada Bay unanimously voted to reject a merger with Auburn and Burwood and stand alone at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday, June 9. The Canada Bay meeting, witnessed by a public gallery of less than ten residents, was held 30 minutes after a similar meeting by Burwood Council at which not one member of the public attended. Burwood voted in favour of the voluntary merger proposal with Auburn (3-2) with Mayor, Cr John
Faker saying the NSW Government had given councils no other option. “The State Government is forcing councils to play Russian roulette. If we wanted to have any control of our future, we had to vote for an option that was suitable for our community,” Cr Faker said. Liberal councillors at the Burwood meeting voted to stand-alone while in Canada Bay Greens councillor Pauline Tyrrell successfully moved that they submit a stand-alone proposal. “With 87,000 residents, a growing population and sound financial performance there is no reason Canada Bay should be forced to merge, particularly when 7 per cent of residents surveyed independently said they want to remain as Canada Bay,” she said.
Late last year the Independent Local Government Review Panel recommended an amalgamation of Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Leichhardt, Marrickville and Strathfield, which was rejected by all councils. IPART has since been appointed by the NSW Government as the Expert Panel to assess local government Fit for the Future (FFTF) proposals that require all councils to assess their current position against the Independent Local Government Review Panel’s (ILGRP) preferred options and submit a proposal by 30 June 2015. The four IPART Tribunal members who will rate NSW’s 170 councils as either ‘fit’ or ‘not fit’ are Dr Peter J Boxall AO, Chairman, Catherine Jones,
Ed Willett and John Comrie. Councils that do not make a submission will be “deemed not fit”. “Our terms of reference ask us to develop a methodology to assess FFTF proposals in a way that is consistent with the NSW Government’s reform agenda, and then to assess councils against that methodology,” the Tribunal’s statement says. “The first aspect we need to consider is whether a council has sufficient scale and capacity to be broadly consistent with the objectives of the preferred options provided by the ILGRP.” “We will also consider if council had a preferred option, but was unable to pursue it due to a lack of agreement by other parties.”
Bankstown City Council is expected to lodge a boundary change that would see Strathfield lose the Intermodal Terminal at Enfield (former Enfield Marshalling Yards) and a section of Greenacre. Ashfield Council will submit a stand alone option, while they “explore other options with neighbouring councils”. The position of Auburn City Council is unchanged since councillors voted unanimously to adopt a merger proposal between Burwood, Canada Bay and Auburn on 26 May.
How can you have your say?
Comment can be made on council’s proposals prior to their IPART submission on June 30. Submissions directly to IPART close on 31 July. IPART will report to the NSW Government by 16 October.
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HE Baird Government’s Fit for Future deadline for submissions from councils for structural reform are due in less than two weeks. “No change is not an option,” said Local Government Minister Paul O’Toole in Parliament, in a wonderful double negative. What he was saying is that councils must look at their options for merging with neighbours. Yet the Liberal councillors in Canada Bay, Burwood and Strathfield leaned on small sample surveys to say that their residents preferred to
DESK By Belinda Noonan
IT DOESN’T STACK UP stand alone and voted accordingly. The Liberal-led Auburn Council was the exception, seeking a merger eastwards. Canada Bay Greens councillor Pauline Tyrell used her balance of power to
go the stand alone option, forcing the four Labor councillors to either make a unanimous decision or be in the minority (not a good look for a Labor-led council). Minority party BCV councillor Lesley Furneaux-
Cook didn’t turn up to last week’s Extraordinary Burwood Council meeting in protest over a perceived ‘back flip’ from the previous week’s meeting that resolved to stand alone when Labor’s numbers were down due to the exit from council of MLC Ernest Wong and the birth of Councillor Sally Deane’s daughter. None of it stacks up until the wider political implications are considered. Why would so many Liberal councillors go against the Premier and Minister’s public stance that council reform is on the agenda? Unless it’s what head office want. Nothing else makes sense.
Getting any Liberal on the record to answer that has turned in to a chicken and the egg question, but the party line response is resolute. “We prefer to stand alone. It’s what our residents want.” However, rumours persist that any council mergers are about being fit for future boundary changes – politically. Who can get voted in or out, at any level. As Cr Sally Dean reasoned as she voted for a merger, “It’s a seat at the table so that the Liberal government can’t draw the boundaries as they see fit.”
That brings us to the predicament that potentially faces those few but strongly-followed independents, like Burwood Community Voice councillor, Lesley FurneauxCook. Her chances of financially mounting an election campaign with more than one candidate across a mega council area are slim and Buckley’s. But the weird award goes to Mayor John Faker who quoted NSW Premier Mike Baird as being “very keen on this” (council reform) as he tried to sway the Liberal councillors to vote for the option to seek a merger. Clear as mud isn’t it?
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Hospital staff help in Africa from home ROYAL Prince Alfred Hospital staff are providing healthcare in Africa without leaving their wards. The Twice the Doctor initiative encourages clinical staff to sacrifice a day’s pay to fund up to one month of doctor’s services or six months of nurse’s services in the developing world. Launched in Gosford Hospital last year, the initiative is being championed at RPA by Dr Brian Harrisberg and Dr Jill Forer. “The idea of virtual volunteering is wonderful because it allows our clinical staff to help deliver healthcare in a distant place while continuing their important work here at home,” Dr Harrisberg said. RPA staff signing up with Twice the Doctor will help the Barbara
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M4 East tunnel ventilation stacks identified
UP TO 180 homes in the inner west will be acquired by the NSW Government for the WestConnex project following the release of the preferred design and announcement of the successful tenders on June 5. After an intensive five-month tender assessment process, the
consortium chosen to build the M4 East twin tunnels and related connections includes Leighton Contractors, Samsung C&T and John Holland. Three ventilation stacks for the twin tunnels will be built at Underwood Road at Homebush, Concord Road at North Strathfield
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Key design features of the new M4 East and related connections: • Twin tunnels with three lanes in each direction, spanning 5.5 kilometres in length at a height of 5.3 metres. • Motorists can enter and exit the M4 East tunnels at: • The M4 Motorway at Homebush • Concord Road at North Strathfield • Parramatta Road at Haberfield (near Bunnings Warehouse) • City West Link at Haberfield • Significant surface road improvements for local residents at Patterson Street, Concord and Wattle Street, Haberfield, including a new right turn from Wattle Street into Ramsay Street. • Future proofing with the provision for Stage 3 (Haberfield to St Peters) ramps on Wattle Street, reducing additional long term construction impacts. • No impact on the heritage listed Yasmar or Ashfield Park. Motorists driving from Western Sydney will have the option to enter a tunnel east of Homebush Bay Drive emerging near the Bunnings Warehouse on Parramatta Road or on Wattle Street at Haberfield. The NSW Opposition says the Baird Government needs to release the business case for WestConnex. “There’s no question that we must fix Sydney’s congestion problem,”
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Shadow Roads Minister Jodi McKay said. “ H o w e v e r, i t i s concerning that this Liberal Government is happy to hand out contracts while continuing to refuse to release the business case behind WestConnex.” “Let the people whose homes will be compulsorily acquired at least see the business case supporting this road.” Widening of the M4
b etwe en Par ramatt a a n d Ho m e b u s h i s currently under way, with construction on the new M4 East expected to commence mid next year. The preferred M4
East design is subject to planning approval with the project due for completion by 2019. A We s t C o n n e x information kiosk is at Westfield Burwood.
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Burwood: A safer place
Mayor Faker inspects the new taxi rank with Federal Member Craig Laundy
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urwood Council is committed to providing public safety and amenity in the area.
As part of this commitment, Council has redeveloped two existing taxi ranks and installed a new rank at the following locations: •
Deane Street, Burwood
The upgrades include three new shelters, CCTVs, enhanced lighting and way finding signage.
Over the past few years we have been working closely with the NSW Police Burwood Local Area Command which has led to a reduction in robbery offences by 53 per cent as a result of our safety initiatives.
These upgrades will improve safety and visibility in these areas to ensure residents, workers and visitors have a safe commute.
Council received a $200,000 grant under the Federal Government’s Safer Suburbs Program Taxi Security Scheme for the project.
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Everton Road, Strathfield Victoria Street East, Burwood
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inter may have arrived but it hasn’t slowed down Council’s capital works program which continues to be rolled out. The following works are now complete:
to lodge a complying development for projects that meet all building standards without the need for a development application. For more information visit: www.electronichousingcode.com.au.
Please note: Meeting for 22 June 2015 has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.
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17 June 2015
Spaghetti shoot comes full circle THE filming of Croydon Park couple, Peter Nizic and Shannon Wong-Nizic’s short film, Spaghetti is now in the can. Currently in post-production, it is hoped that Spaghetti, a short comedy that follows the life of Eddie, an eight-year-old who loves spaghetti, will make its way onto the festival circuit – possibly as early as September. “I believe in making good, quality films so I
don’t want to rush it,” Nick said. It was just before Peter got behind the camera that he realised how much work it had taken for the project to come to fruition. “When I checked my Facebook feed, I saw that it was one year to the day that we reached our crowdfunding goal [through pozible.com]. It was a really auspicious thing to see,” he recalled. A two-day shoot, which took place at Croydon Park Public School in April, was a learning curve and
not without its troubles. Bad weather pushed the filming behind and Nick encountered the logistics of having to manage 16 child actors. “It was really full on dealing with kids and crew. There were a lot of things to keep our mind on,” he said. Having Logie award-winning actor Gyton Grantley, who played the role of Principal, B.R. Occoli. made the filming special in more ways than one. “Gyton was amazing,” Nick said.
On set for Spaghetti.
“He’s such a lovely person, and so willing to give up his time for the arts.” Nick also credited Gyton for helping him to relax when the stress of filming began to take its toll. “We had a quick five-minute chat about nothing at all, but it really allowed me to take a breath. He probably won’t ever recognise what a big deal it was that he did that for me,” he said. Four days later, Nick’s wife, Shannon, gave birth to their second child,
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which meant that the couple needed a month off to focus on family life. The third and final day of filming finished at the couple’s house in Croydon Park in June. At 13 minutes long, Spaghetti has been a labour of love that has taken up much of the past year. “A lot of people don’t realise how long it takes to set up a shoot,” Nick said, pointing out that just a two-minute scene took six hours. The journey was worth it, and it’s one that Nick would happily do again. “It’s been long and stressful, but rewarding to see a vision you had come to reality,” he added.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Kids holiday activities
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SYDNEY Olympic Park’s school holiday program is packed with indoor activities to keep kids of all ages and interests entertained – and dry – this winter. E v e r y S u n d a y, t h e adventurous can escape the museum at Newington Armory.
As one of 14 options costing less than $25, participants use clues to solve puzzles and find the key to open a lock or stop a countdown clock and escape. At the Aquatic Centre, where it’s always 26 degrees, kids aged 8-15 can learn the
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basics of water polo from qualified coaches. One of six new activities in the program, holiday water polo will operate from June 29 to July 3. The skate park will offer five ‘monster activities’ catering to skateboarders and scooter-riders of all abilities. The writing workshop will run at Bicentennial Park where Vogel award-winning author, Bernard Cohen, will present 10 different workshops. Also at Bicentennial Park, kids will get to sculpt artworks using coloured sand, costing $10 per child for one card, two cards for $15 or three cards for $20. The team from Fizzics Education will return this winter to host a variety of workshops at Bicentennial Park. Children will learn about programming robots, experiment with chemistry or have fun figuring out riddles and puzzles. Hands on experiments will be on offer as well as ‘gross and gory science’, where kids will make fake snot and vomit. Sydney Olympic Park offers many more options, including 12 free activities. With more than 60 activities, ‘Kids in the Park’ will operate across Sydney Olympic Park every day of the winter school holidays from June 27 to July 12. For more information about the winter program, visit kidsinthepark.com.au
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ENTERTAINING the kids during the winter school holidays can sometimes be a challenge. Club Burwood on Shaftesbury Road is offering two free movie days and bingo, providing an entire day of fun.
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WEDNESDAY 8 JULY Family Bingo: Doors open 10am, games start from 10:30am in the Entertainment Dome. Free Movie: Paddington (G) at 1:30pm
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What’s on these school holidays Doors now open at
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The Good Lie Movie Screening Date: 18 June Time and venue: 5.30pm Library and Community Hub Gold coin donation to charity Essay Writing for Discovery Workshop Workshop will focus on: Different ways to think about the Discovery concept Date: 21 July Time and venue: 5pm-6.30pm Burwood Library & Community Hub Animal Wildlife Experience Get up close or even hold an Australian native animal Date: Thursday 2 July Time and venue: 10.30am-11.30am Woodstock Community Centre Fitzroy Hall 22 Church Street, Burwood (Car park via Fitzroy Street) Movie: Penguins of Madagascar Date: Tuesday 30 June 2 Sessions - Limited numbers. Time and venue: 10am-12noon or 2pm- 4pm Library and Community Hub. Popcorn available for a gold coin. Winter Wonderland Crafts Make your own snowman in the library Date: Wednesday 8 July Time and venue: 10am-12noon Library and Community Hub, 2 Conder Street, Burwood Bollywood Dance Workshop Do you want to be a Bollywood dancer? Date: Friday 10 July Time and venue: 10am-11am Library and Community Hub, 2 Conder Street, Burwood Wear comfortable clothing and bring along a water bottle.
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Backyard Bugs Monday 29 June, 2pm-3pm High Street Community Library, 64 High Street, Strathfield. Cost $3
Transform Us Kids Fitness Tuesday 30 June, 11.30am-1pm Dutton Centre, 40 Augusta Street, Strathfield. Cost $3 Shelter Building Thursday 2 July, 11am-12.45pm Airey Park, Bates Street, Homebush Wet Weather: Strathfield Community Centre 1B Bates Street, Homebush Cost $3 Tinkering (Ages 8+) Tuesday 7 July, 2pm-3.20pm High Street Community Library, 64 High Street, Strathfield. Cost $3 Bronwyn Vaughan presents My Fine Feathered Friends (Ages below 8) Wednesday 1 July, 10am-11am Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library Rochester Street, Homebush Cost $5 The Crazy Scientist’s Wacky Winter Workshop (Ages 7+) Friday 3 July, 10.30am-12noon Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library Rochester Street, Homebush. Cost $5 Hero’s Journey with Gavin Vance Wednesday 8 July, 10am-11.30am Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library Rochester Street, Homebush. Cost $5 Treasure Chest Workshop Friday 10 July, 2.30pm-3.30pm Ironbark Room, Strathfield Library Rochester Street, Homebush. Cost $5 Special needs program: ages 5-12 Art for Fun Wednesday 1 July, 11am-12noon Dutton Centre, 40 Augusta Street, Strathfield. Cost $3 Clowning Around Monday 6 July, 11am-12noon Dutton Centre, 40 Augusta Street, Strathfield. Cost $3 Registrations close 26 June.
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Feed Your Imagination Creative Writing Free workshop: 6 July from 11am-
2pm at Concord Library Suitable for ages 11-18. Join Lynette Noni, author of Akarnae, in this fun hands-on workshop. 3D Design and Printing workshop Free workshop: 1 July from 9.30am12noon at Concord Library Suitable for ages 8 to 12. Animals of the Dreaming A special Taronga Zoo presentation Children will experience stories and songs from the Dreaming and meet a variety of native animals with their own characters. Workshop: 9 July, 10am-11am at Concord Library For bookings call 9911 6210.
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YOUNG people in Ashfield and surrounding areas are now able to seek mental health and wellbeing services with the official opening of a headspace centre last month. The centre, which supports people aged 12-25 and their families, was
opened by young people who have been involved in its establishment, headspace CEO Chris Tanti, Senator Arthur Sinodinos and New Horizons Partnership Manager, Mark Wheeler. Located at 260 Liverpool Road and open Monday
to Friday, 9am to 5pm, headspace Ashfield provides mental health counselling, education and employment support, physical and sexual health services, and alcohol and drugs support services. • Pictured: The headspace team at Ashfield.
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CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY PET Winter can be lethal for your pets
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A dog’s life is our responsibility YES, it’s official: our 18-month-old dachshund, Cali, is a baby no more. Much like the journey from childhood to adolescence, Cali’s own rite of passage was not without its own headaches. Faced with the decision of whether or not to fill the family home with an army of miniature sausage dogs, we decided that it was better to have Cali de-sexed. This was not a decision that was made lightly, though it was also one I felt strongly about. Breeding animals is a lucrative practice that, depending on the animal, can even become a business. If Cali had babies then I’m sure there would have been no shortage of potential owners willing to fork out hundreds for such a fine pedigree and if not, well I doubt we’d need to have our arms twisted into keeping any of them. Cali is part of our family, after all. And that’s why I find using animals for a quick buck deeply unnerving. I can’t imagine anyone shoving two humans into a locked cage and saying: off you go, make a baby so we can make some money, although the Liberal party’s baby bonus may well have inspired a similar thinking amongst some.
According to the RSPCA, there are 4.2 million pet dogs in Australia. Countless studies have proven that owning a pet improves both the lifespan and mental health of humans, but owners need to reciprocate that same kindness by protecting the welfare of their cat or dog. And yes, I am well aware that if it weren’t for procreation then Cali would never have come into my life. In a perfect world where animals were not even eaten, let alone mistreated, then buying and selling animals would not be quite so fraught with problems. As far as a solution goes, I’d like to see the same standards we apply for adopting children placed on pet owners and part of this should be a mandatory de-sexing of most animals and tighter regulations placed on those who would also need a license to breed them. Of course there is no denying that when Cali has her operation in a month she will be in pain for some time, but I also know that it’s a pain that is going to give her a better life.
VETERINARIANS are seeing an increasing number of pets with the ‘winter bug’ and are urging owners to be vigilant with their pet’s health. Exotic pets, such as birds, rabbits and reptiles, were particularly impacted by the wet weather and the cold snap that followed, says Dr Jayne Weller, exotics veterinarian at Sydney’s Animal Referral Hospital. “We’ve been seeing more animals coughing and sneezing from respiratory disease and other infections,” she says. “Pet owners need know how to spot the signs of illness.” “I see problems when owners forget to cover the cage or leave their birds outside for long periods of time. Also, wet newspaper at the bottom of the cage begins to grow bacteria and birds inhale it, causing fungal or bacterial infections,” she says. Rabbits can die from the gastro ‘winter’ bug Gastrointestinal (Gut) Statis, which is when the gut stops moving and there is overgrowth of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. When a rabbit stops eating and pooing for 12 hours, it is a very serious problem and can cause death, warns Dr Weller. Signs of Gut Statis include not eating or pooing, lethargy, not moving around or having a bloated stomach. Rabbits require hospitalisation and possibly surgery to remove massive hairballs mixed with food material which cause blockage. The Animal Referral Hospital at Homebush is offering all exotic pets (birds, rabbits, reptiles, ferrets, rodents, guinea pigs) a 10% discount on general Dr Jayne Weller checks out a pet rabbit. health checks until July 31, 2015.
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Fur ‘kids’ are part of the family
THE doghouse could be a thing of the past according to one industry figure, who believes that pets now have a greater role within the family. Research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world with approximately 63 per cent of households owning a pet. Mike Frizell, founder of online animal food delivery service, PetCircle, said that many pet owners now insist on giving their animals nothing but the best. “Kennels and house minders are no longer good enough to
care for pets, with pet owners sending their loved ones to pet resorts and spas, as if they were going on an overseas holiday. Some couples have even been known to perform rigorous interview processes to choose an adequate babysitter/minder for their dogs,” he said. Mr Frizell also warned of the dangers of giving pets human food. “Often owners have the best intentions but don’t realise dogs have different nutritional requirements to humans so may inadvertently be feeding their pets a poorly balanced diet, by cooking at home,” he said.
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“Modern high quality pet food has come a long way over the years and now has all the proper nutrition dogs need for a balanced diet.” Companionship is the main reason people own a pet and most people really do treat their pet like they would their own child. “With things such as dog seat belts in cars now, along with animal resorts, specific parks for dogs only, food and pet fashion, pets are more than ever being treated as fur kids by their parents,” added Mr Frizell.
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Pet shops a solution to ending puppy factories
THE Pet Industry Association of Australia has welcomed a Parliamentary inquiry into companion animal breeding practices in NSW, including the implications of banning the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores to end puppy farms. Bob Croucher, acting chief executive of the Association, said that pet stores are part of the solution to this cruel animal trade, not the problem.
“Recent campaigns by animal activists implies that all pet shops are dealing with puppy farms and we know this is not the case,” he said. “The Association’s pet shop members are responsible and truly embrace good welfare practices, including where they source their puppies from.” The Association has had its Dogs Lifetime Re-homing and Traceability Policy operating in NSW and Queensland for more
than three years. The Policy requires members to obtain a report from a veterinarian who has inspected the premises of the breeder, ensuring the breeder operates in an ethical manner. “The Association does not support the banning of puppies and kittens in pet shops as it is the one regulated source of supply. The unregulated Internet sales of animals is the hot spot for puppy farms,” he added.
National Tree Day celebrates 20 years A bundle of energy and goodwill. Max the dog. by Louise Ravelli
WE all love our pooches: they are endlessly amusing, the most forgiving of companions, and they get us out and about. I certainly love my two year-old Cavoodle, ‘Max’, but beyond individual bonds, our four-legged pooches have a big impact on social structures. Social commentator Hugh Mackay, in his new book ‘The Art of Belonging’, describes pooches as the ‘new children’ of the suburbs. As the size of families decreases - dogs form a social glue in the community,
getting us out and about and meeting people. At the local dog park, Max has introduced me to many new people, and their dogs. These people become my new friends, not connected with the school run, sport, or work. Some of them have lived in the area for decades; some have just arrived. We speak all languages and have all sorts of different jobs and interests. But we share a passion for our dogs, and because of them, we have an excuse to say hello and share the time of day. Dogs also love to play, so finding somewhere where they
can do this off-leash, like Henley Park, provides an opportunity to meet people and get to know them and their dogs. We are more likely to know the dogs’ names than each other’s, and Mackay warns of the perils of naming dogs with human names. When you say “Hello, Wendy”, are you saying hello to the owner or the dog? Gradually, through the dogs, we also learn about each other, and are able to make connections, which would otherwise not be there, thus enhancing our sense of neighbourhood.
Lower costs for gas network THE Australian Energ y Regulator (AER) has announced its decision to reduce gas network charges by the privately-owned NSW gas distribution network operator, Jemena. From 1 July 2015, Jemena will lower its network charges by 34 per cent, delivering up
to $137 in immediate savings for households, with further reductions flagged in the subsequent four years to 2020. These changes were welcomed by Drummoyne MP, John Sidoti, who said that small business customers will also benefit, with projected network reductions of nine per cent in 2015-16.
“With around 15,000 small business customers in NSW, these reductions could mean up to $1,657 off an average annual gas bill,” Mr Sidoti said. “Customers are in the driving seat to take advantage of these savings and I encourage people to shop around, find the best deal for you and save money.”
THIS year Planet Ark marks two decades of planting trees and is urging Australians to take part in the celebration by volunteering to be coordinators for National Tree Day on Sunday, July 26 and Schools Tree Day on Friday, July 24. The organisation is looking for site coordinators from councils, schools, national parks, Guides, Scouts, nature care organisations and faith and sporting groups who would like help to plant trees and shrubs in their local area. Hosting a site is a great way to engage the wider community in the valuable work of these groups while also doing something positive for the
environment and for personal health. Lyn Wright, who has been involved in National Tree Day since 2002, said she felt satisfied participating and seeing the community commitment in planting trees to improve an area, and knowing they have contributed to make a difference. “The growth of plants and the fauna have flourished because of our efforts – we even have a migratory group of birds back in the area which has surprised everybody!” Each year over 200,000 people take part in National Tree Day events at more than 3,000 sites around the country.
Coordinators don’t need to be planting professionals as Planet Ark provides ideas and assistance. Participants will contribute to the country’s biggest community tree planting and join thousands of individuals in connecting people with nature, beautifying neighbourhoods and inspiring positive environmental change. “The fact that we’re able to continue growing our community and increase participation every year is testament to those who get involved, as it means more and more people are understanding just how valuable preserving our natural environment is,” Debbie Agnew, National Tree Day manager, said.
Millions for local governments LOCAL governments in the electorate of Reid will benefit from delivery of the latest round of funding under the Australian Government’s four-year $9.3 billion Financial Assistance Grants program. $2.28 million is being provided to local governments. This delivery was welcomed by Federal Member for Reid, Craig Laundy, who praised
local governments for playing a “pivotal role” in bringing communities together. “This funding is untied and supports local governments to deliver on local priorities with the services, facilities and infrastructure communities need most,” he said. The fourth quarterly grants payment will deliver $575
million towards priority local projects nationwide. Auburn City Council will receive $877,806; followed by the City of Canada Bay Council with $587,931; the Council of the Municipality of Ashfield with $309,508; Strathfield Municipal Council with $265,791 and Burwood Council with $244,796.
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Five years of dancing in the sun
BUYING off the plan can be a bit tricky. From a finance point of view, a pre-approval only the lender has 22means May that 2013 done a credit check on you and assessed that you are eligible for the loan subject to: • Your current situation not changing (no additional expenses or change in income) • The lenders particular credit policy not changing • Valuation on completion comes in as expected • If it is a rental property, the assumed weekly rental income the property can generate Another reason why buying off the plan can be dangerous is that the finance you have organised could change by the time you need to settle, especially if its two years away. The buyer may have taken a car loan, got married, had a child, reduced working hours or left home to rent. More often though, it is a lower valuation that is the source of grief that could see the buyer not being able to complete settlement.
Advice for those buying off the plan if the loan they seek exceeds 80 per cent • Is there a backup plan? If the valuation comes in short, do they have a family member who can lend the shortfall if need be? • Or, do they have a family member who can go Guarantor (via a Family Pledge loan)? In fact maybe this is a better way to go in the first place. (Many don’t understand the limited-guarantee nature of these products). • Do they have another home/ investment property, from which they can unlock some equity in case it is needed at settlement? • Apply with a lender who can facilitate a higher LVR (Loan to Value Ratio) if that is needed down the track. • If servicing the loan is tight until the property settles, don’t leave your job or get a car loan. Not that this helps if the valuation comes in too low.
THE iconic Sydney Markets today revealed its plans to build a state-of-the-art cooking school. Designed to inspire the public to cook using seasonal Australian fresh fruit and vegetables, the school will use produce sourced directly from Australian growers.
The modern, artistic building that will open next year, is set to revitalise the markets precinct and become the new face of Sydney Markets. While details of the school are still being finalised, there will be classes for up to 30 people, a large function area with al fresco
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THIS year marks the fifth time that that Dorothy Cowie School of Dancing has travelled to the USA for a Dance Tour, this year to Miami and the Caribbean Islands. The Croydon-based dance studio members performed at Orlando’s Disney World, Universal Studios, and on board the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. Their 30-minute show, which was prepared and rehearsed for one year, was choreographed by Rebecca and Monique Travaglini. DC dancers also participated in workshops held at Disney Performing Arts Workshops and were thrilled to lead the Disney World Main Street Parade for the second time. “The USA Tour had so many highlights,” said Principal Donna Burland. “Our dancers southern students experiencedCross not only the thrill and m shed take a in break – on their ow of performing USA but also visited the Miami Everglades, Community Centre. saw a performance of ‘Cats’ on the Oasis of the Seas and were invited backstage for the Finding Nemo Show in Disney World.” Of course Mickey and Minnie featured in the many photos at the Character Breakfast, and visiting four Disney World parks.
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terrace and an educational area for school groups. Sydney Markets is already a mecca for foodies and chefs, making it the perfect setting and backdrop for this new culinary experience. “We’re thrilled to announce our plans for the Sydney Markets Cooking School. It has been a longstanding dream to use our knowledge, passion and experience to educate the people of Sydney on cooking with fresh fruit and vegetables,” says Brad Latham, CEO of Sydney Markets Limited. “Our vision is to create a place that educates and inspires people to prepare and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables for both enjoyment and health benefits. “Australia grows world-class produce, rich in colour, flavours and textures and there
is always something new to discover and savour. We want to create experiences that are entertaining, educational and appeal to a wide range of demographics,” says Brad Latham. The modern building has been designed by award winning architects Durbach Block Jaggers. Other notable work by the company includes the North Bondi Surf Club and the UTS Science faculty, the first 6 Green Star building in Australia. Durbach Block Jaggers was one of several companies who took part in an architectural design competition held by Sydney Markets Limited. While competition was fierce, the beautiful secret garden and netted fruit trees concept, a key feature in the design,
helped them stand out from competitors. “We set out to create a landmark building that was visually beautiful, whilst still meeting the practical requirements of the brief. “The modern design and flowing shape of the building celebrates natural light and cross ventilation by connecting every space. We wanted to create a centre point that would naturally connect people, space and food,” said Architect Neil Durbach. “Environmental sustainability was also a key factor in this design based on the importance of it to Sydney Markets. Our goal is for the building to receive a 5-star sustainability rating,” he added. Sydney Markets was awarded the number one market in the world for Environmental
southeRN Crossat the Catholic Sustainability in Denmark Vocational College students have 26th World Union of Wholesale Markets Congress. left their mark in Burwood Park, “Sydney Markets has been installing new benches and table recognised and remains one settings outside the Burwood of the Community most environmentally Park Centre. sustainable central supported andmarkets coordinated in world. Sustainability bythe Burwood Council, year 12 continues to be a key factor inhave all been construction students of our operations and will also working with the strathfield play a large part in the cooking men’s shed, to build school, ” says Brad Latham, CEOfittings for local facilities including Sydney Markets Ltd. the enfield aquatic “Sydney Markets cookingCentre and Burwood Community school will tapPark into the Centre. culinary tourism burgeoning “Burwood Council market by providing visitorsisa proud single destination where they can experience produce sourced from over 20,000 Australian BecoMe a Bu Growers,” said Mr Latham. Details on the cooking school FaceBook Fa are still to be confirmed, uS but oN Sydney Markets is interested in @Burwo hearing from potential partners who would like to be involved.
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Refugee camp in my neighbourhood AFTER a successful debut in 2014, Auburn City Council will again be running the ‘Refugee Camp in my Neighbourhood’ as a part of Refugee Week. Participants will be taken on a journey through the simulated camp by one of a number of tour guides, refugees themselves from a broad range of different backgrounds. The guide will tell their story and explain the challenges and struggles that refugees face, such as tales of flight from war and persecution, the search for safety and a life in limbo. The aim of the setup is to teach participants about refugees, why they have come to Australia and the challenges they face on their journey. Tours promote the idea of providing a safe and welcoming environment for refugees and celebrate the contribution that refugees have made to Australian communities. Mayor of Auburn City, Ronney Oueik said that refugees
make up an important part of the Auburn community. “We need to create a culture of welcome. We want to create a better understanding between different communities and to encourage successful settlement so refugees can live in safety and continue making a valuable contribution to Australia,” he said. “The goal of the camp is to change the conversation and aid the many refugees that live in the local community so they are able to resettle comfortably.” The project was initially developed in collaboration with more than 100 locals from refugee and asylum seeker communities. They helped design the camp, providing ideas for how it should look and what physical elements should be included. The result was a camp that reflected the personal stories and images as told by members of Auburn’s diverse refugee community.
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The camp runs free tours, open to all, at the Auburn Centre for Community on Macquarie Road near Auburn train station until June 26, with food stalls on weekends and cultural events throughout the week. This year, Burwood Girls High School, Santa Sabina College and St Patricks College Strathfield will be attending. Refugee Camp in my Neighbourhood has had positive reception and won an Australian Multicultural Marketing Award, the NSW Local Government Award for Excellence in Diversity, and Zest Awards for Outstanding Project promoting Social Cohesion & Community Harmony and for Exceptional Community Partnership Project in a Local Government Area. To book, visit refugeeweekauburn.com.au or call 9735 1288 or 9735 1235.
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Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer
AUSTRALIA has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world with more than 15,000 people diagnosed each year, and almost 4,000 Australian lives lost to bowel cancer each year. During June, Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Mr Andrew Giles, CEO of the Garvan Research Foundation is encouraging people to educate themselves about the symptoms, tests and treatment options for bowel cancer. “Bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers if detected and treated early. Despite this, bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in Australia, behind lung cancer,” Mr Giles explained. Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research are using the latest gene sequencing technology to understand how
and why bowel cancer develops, and how it should best be treated. Associate Professor Maija Kohonen-Corish is head of the Colon and Lung Cancer Research laboratory at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. According to Associate Professor Maija Kohonen-Corish, it is difficult to pinpoint just one cause of bowel cancer. “This disease is a product of age, our genetic makeup, as well as environmental factors, with diet playing the most important role,” she said. “Bowel cancer can develop without presenting obvious symptoms, and this explains why it is often diagnosed in its later stages, rather than early.”
Symptoms of bowel cancer include: unexpected change in bowel movements (diarrhoea, constipation, more/less frequent bowel movements); blood (either bright red or very dark), or mucus in the stool; general discomfort in the abdomen; fatigue and lethargy; weight loss for no known reason and vomiting. H o w e v e r, Professor Kohonen-Corish also warned that many of these symptoms are associated with other unrelated conditions, and can often be easily dismissed as an upset stomach. “If you do notice any of these symptoms it does not mean that you have bowel cancer, but it is recommended that you visit your doctor to discuss them,” she added.
M4 Widening – Invitation to comment on the draft Urban Design and Landscape Plan and upcoming community forum Work is underway for the $500 million WestConnex M4 Widening. The Rizzani Leighton joint venture (RLJV) has been contracted to design and build this section of the WestConnex Motorway. This upgrade is part of the 33 km WestConnex motorway linking Sydney’s west and south-west with the city, airport and port. WestConnex will reduce congestion and improve travel time reliability. In accordance with Condition of Approval B26 for the M4 Widening, RLJV has prepared a draft Urban Design and Landscape Plan.
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VIEW CLUB Concord West View Club will hold its Luncheon Meeting on Wednesday June 24th at Burwood RSL. This month’s speaker will be Helen Harrison who will tell us of her adventures at the North and South Poles. View Club Ladies raise funds to help the Smith Family to educate the children of struggling families.New members always welcome. For all enquiries call 9747 2829. NEW SPEED LIMITS AROUND THE BAY RUN Two new 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity speed limits were introduced in Drummoyne on June 3. New speed limits were implemented on Henley Marine Drive from 40 metres west of Thompson Street to 60 metres south of Renwick Street and on Roseby Street outside Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre. $30,000 MUSIC FELLOWSHIP Emerging musicians and composers can apply for the inaugural $30,000 Peter Sculthorpe Music Fellowship in honour of the internationally renowned composer. The fellowship will be offered every second year by the NSW Government and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music to support the professional development of an emerging NSW-based composer or performer dedicated to producing new Australian music. Applications are open until July 16. See http://music.sydney.edu.au for details. JAZZ HELPS KIDS TO IMAGINE A 12-piece band started by Christobel Llewellyn, piano teacher at Santa Sabina, is launching its new CD for kids, Teddy Bear’s Picnic. The Kinderjazz band’s composer, David Llewellyn, describes his style in terms of jazz, Latin and blues. “The aural senses do not get stimulated in the constant visual demands of screens, computers or texting,” Mr Llewellyn said. “The live, big band sound of Kinderjazz enhances motor skills, spatial intelligence, imagination, spontaneity and creativity.” THEkinderjazz@hotmail.com FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP Contact for a copy of Teddy Bear’s Picnic, available for $2. HEAR LOGIE AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST Dinner and informal question time with George Negus AM on Friday June 19 at 7pm at The Acres Club, 231 Roberts Rd, Greenacre. $25 per head (includes 3 course meal) Courtesy bus available. Bookings and deposit essential. Call 9759 7445.
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Movie night for Croydon Park youth Story and photo by Mitchell Jordan
A NEW youth committee is holding a movie night to bring those in and around Croydon Park together this month. The event marks the beginning of a series of events by the newly formed Croydon Park Youth Committee. According to one member, 22-year-old Rocky Pang, the committee wants to create opportunities for those aged 17 and above to come
together without needing to venture into the city. “We think a lot of the times young people might not have the necessary social skills or have a lot of social interaction so it’s a place for us to bond with the youth around the community and local area,” he explained. The group is not specific to Croydon Park, and encompasses neighbouring suburbs Burwood and Ashfield and beyond. Rocky, who is an Eastwood resident, has praised the friendly
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THE latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) data has revealed that major crime is trending down in the Drummoyne area, but police are still warning residents about mail fraud and easy theft items such as bikes and scooters. Drummoyne MP John Sidoti said that Malicious damage to property was down by 22.8 per cent. “It is pleasing to see this type of crime decrease in our local AND DINE community, ” he said. Deputy Premier and Police Minister Troy Grant said the latest data shows items such
as bicycles, scooters, tools and garden accessories are common targets for thieves. “The public can play its part to minimise their risk of becoming a target by ensuring their possessions are stored safely and securely,” Mr Grant said. The BOSCAR report also highlights the upward trend of illegal drug possession. “I am concer ne d by an increase of 40.1% in amphetamine possession, particularly in regional NSW as well as a 45.3% increase of cocaine possession,” Mr Grant said.
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STRATHFIELD Red Shield Saturday Sunday weekend. I fully Appeal organiser Peter Smith expect, with some late donations, has thanked the community that we will break $25,000.” Strathfield Rotary Club and for digging deep and praised the 391 school students other volunteers, including drivers, who participated collecting helped to make the Appeal such a success. donations. “It was, as always, a will deliver a practical, hands-on bit hectic getting some STRATHFIELD RSA APPEAL 2015 ($) presentation where attendees 343 students out the door Strathfield Rail Station THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO time SHOP AND DINE 2,640.45 can learn about managing cash collecting in a very short 2,740.25 flow and how to turn it into span. A further 48 students Sydney Markets profits. 3,245.00 went out on the Saturday to BBQ - Strathfield Council Tickets for members of the ease the pain,” Peter said. 8,625.70 Chamber are $35 each and $45 “However, it was certainly for non-members. To RSVP, worth the effort as nearly Doorknock on the day 15,983.40 email franzeevents@optusnet. $16,000 was raised by the 31/5/15 24,609.10 com.au actual doorknock over
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Super Sevens state success T R I N I T Y Gr am m ar Primary Sevens team has memories to cherish after winning the NSW State 7s finals last Saturday night at the Sydney Football Stadium as the curtain raiser to Waratahs and Reds game. This was the first time a Trinity team had qualified to the finals in the state-wide tournament that attracts 300 schools competing in regional and zonal competitions. In the pool stages of the tournament, the team scored comfortable wins before knocking out Scone Grammar in the semis 5 – 2 and advancing to the
final against Orange Public School. Prior to the final game, the team managed to contain their excitement and, after a rousing haka from Mr Niulala in the tunnel, were primed to perform. “ The next fifteen minutes were magical. Trinity played a dominant match, once again limiting the opposition of ball and passing selflessly to record a 6 -1 win over Orange Public School,” said Trinity Grammar coach David Alagna. The squad of Tom Buvac, Jack Casimir(Capt), Seb Boffa, Theo Kidd,
Hunter Hannaford, Jacob Stark, Jordan Itaoui, Theo Christian, Darcey Mooney, Antonio Lazzaro, Juno Yim and Tom Yarrow received a tournament trophy and individual medallions. Josh Perera, Max Ryan, Harrison Evans and Tom De Szeoke also played in the earlier tournament. Water boy was Tyson Jackson. “ T h e y n ow h av e memories that they will cherish for the rest of their lives, this amazing shared experience forming a bond between the players that will last well beyond their school years,” Mr Alagna said.
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