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OIN IN THE FUN OF the biggest event in the inner west at the Burwood Festival on Sunday, September 21 at Burwood Park on Burwood Road from 10am until 5pm. It’s a superhero festival with Hero HQ and you have a chance to win prizes including a VIP party or a mini iPad.
The Classic Car Display is back and there’s rides, the model boats, pony rides, a petting zoo and loads of free entertainment all day including superstars Miss Joelle, Patrik Bosen and boy band The Collective.
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New hall keeps church alive ASHFIELD Baptist Church’s Goodman Hall has been officially opened following its recently completed renovation that included a new kitchen paid for in part courtesy of a NSW Government Community Building Partnership (CBP) Grant. Member for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli was on hand to unveil a plaque on behalf of the Government commemorating the upgrade of facilities at Goodman Hall. “The Church received $47,000 in two stages to renovate its kitchen and help with the upgrade and landscaping at the rear of the Hall,” said Mr Casuscelli as he unveiled a commemorative plaque on August 29. $40,000 was provided to the Church as part of the 2011 CBP program which went towards the construction and fit out of a new
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Wired for sound by Belinda Noonan
HEARING Awareness Week holds a special place in the hearts of MP Craig Laundy’s family and, in particular, the Catherine Sullivan Centre in the Santa Sabina grounds at Strathfield, which the family visited on September 10 along with other families and children. Craig and Suzie’s youngest daughter Analise was born with bilateral sensorneural moderate to severe hearing loss, which was diagnosed when Analise was 18 months old. The Laundys found the centre in 2006 and credit the staff, led by Clare Hopley, with their daughter’s successful integration into mainstream education at Meriden.
Year 6 Meriden student Analise Laundy, with parents Craig and Suzie Laundy, Clare Hopley (Catherine Sullivan Centre CEO) and young hearing impaired children.
Council depot to be down-zoned by Belinda Noonan
BURWOOD Council lodged its submission against the Flower Power planning proposal to the NSW Department of Planning on August 15, after the owners of site requested a review by the Department following Council’s rejection of the plans in June. “We have now received more than 1,400 signatures against the development but our fight is not over yet,” said Mayor John Faker. “I ask that the Minister for Planning listens to our community when assessing this proposal to show that planning decisions are in line with the State Government’s claim that communities can have input on the future of their area.” In a move to clarify its position of the Kingsbury Street council depot behind Flower Power, Burwood Council unanimously backed a mayoral minute to change the zoning from R1 Residential back to Light Industrial. “Councillors may recall that the Council Depot site (previously zoned Light Industrial in the Bur wood Planning S cheme
Ordinance 1979) was rezoned to R1 General Residential as part of the Comprehensive LEP process [in 2012]. Council did not intend to sell the site at that point in time, but wanted to provide flexibility for future use,” Cr Faker told the council meeting. “I have been made aware that certain sections of the community are trying to link what Council did with the Depot, as part of the Comprehensive LEP process undertaken over an 18 month period which culminated in the Burwood LEP 2012, to the Planning Proposal for the Flower Power site. “Part of their argument is that a precedent has been set, which will allow the Flower Power Planning Proposal to be approved by the State Government.” C ouncil will contact the Department of Planning and Environment to determine what steps are needed to rezone the Depot site back to Light Industrial. Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli has called the depot rezoning a “back-down”. “The outcome of last night’s [August 25] Council meeting demonstrates the folly of Mayor
Faker’s earlier posturing on Flower Power. “He has been forced into an embarrassing back down on the depot and will own the fall-out from angry Croydon Park and Enfield residents who should never have been exposed to the possibility of three storey residential dwellings encroaching upon their neighbourhood,” Mr Casuscelli said. In the escalating tit-for-tat war of words between the Mayor and Member, Cr Faker said a senior planning departmental officer verbally confirmed to him that the council depot zoning would have no bearing on the decision of the Flower Power rezoning application. “I was verbally assured by the Department of Planning that the zoning of council’s depot cannot be used as an argument by Flower Power to rezone their land. Nor is any economic value of the land an argument for rezoning,” Cr Faker said. “Charles has got to get on board and support the community,” Faker declared. “Because he doesn’t live here, he doesn’t understand the community.”
“This centre helped Analise socially, our family emotionally and prepared the foundation with early intervention and an introduction to technology,” explained Suzie Laundy. “The staff are such lovely, kind and supportive people who encourage you.” For Analise, the memories of her twice-weekly visits as a pre-schooler are all positive. “I feel happy when I remember coming here. I used to be really excited coming down the path, and the ‘play kitchen’ upstairs, games and the Christmas concerts,” said the Year 6 Meriden student. The memories are also strong for Craig.
“Analise learned how to talk at the Catherine Sullivan Centre. She would not have been speaking otherwise,” he said. Technology and the “magics” – as her Dad calls Analise’s hearing aids - play a big role in the young student’s life. Through the ‘FM’ radio transmission system between her hearing aids, a receiver she wears and a specially directed microphone used by her teachers, Analise doesn’t miss a thing. “I do lip-read sometimes too,” she said. “And in the playground, my friends are usually close by, so I can hear them too.” As I interviewed the perfectly spoken Analise and asked her what her message would be, her parents’ eyes filled with proud tears. “I’d tell people to come here because it’s the best,” Analise said. Speaking at the Hearing Awareness Celebration was former Santa Sabina Principal Sister Judith Lawson, who paid tribute to the Dominican Sisters who established Santa Sabina College 120 years ago, and subsequently the centre for hearing impaired children, which now draws children from across Sydney. The day also provided an opportunity to salute retiring teacher, Jean O’Mara after her fifteen years with the children. The Catherine Sullivan Centre is an early learning centre for babies and young children who are deaf or have hearing impairment, and for their families. The program empowers families to assist their children to listen and speak in a family-focused and caring environment.
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Wyatt Avenue property up for heritage listing AN ICONIC piece of Burwood’s history is a step closer to being preserved with Council endorsing a heritage listing for the Kenilworth property in
Wyatt Avenue, Burwood at a recent council meeting. “Council unanimously voted to progress to a full heritage listing for Kenilworth,” said
Burwood resident Alex Tichon. “We’re thrilled with this outcome and the great progress being made by Council to preserve this significant house.”
Kenilworth on Wyatt Avenue.
The move to preserve the property follows a development application last year to demolish Kenilworth and construct eight townhouses. Over 55 submissions were received by Burwood Council, many of which objected to the demolition of the existing Victorian two-storey home. Council will now submit a planning proposal for the rezoning of the property to heritage item to NSW Planning, which involves submitting a Planning Proposal to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and further public consultation on the listing. The process is expected to take up to twelve months. “This is another great win for our community in preserving the character and heritage of our local area,” says Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker.
“A heritage listing for the Kenilworth property will help protect this icon and set a precedent for future decisions regarding historic properties.”
The Mayor also said that any proposed development on the site should have a style and character that is consistent with the heritage nature of the neighbourhood.
BUILDING HEIGHT LOWERED
RESIDENTS in Burwood’s Gordon Street and Carilla Avenue are a step closer in their fight against overdevelopment after Council’s successful application to the NSW Department of Planning to downsize the area bounded by Wentworth Road, Railway Crescent, Gladstone and Carilla Streets from eight storeys to a maximum of three. The proposal, submitted in
March, was based on residents’ concerns regarding maximum building height, impact on heritage items within the precinct and the transition of the area with the surrounding lower density areas under the current zoning plan. The planning proposal was placed on public exhibition on Tuesday, 16 September and residents are invited to comment on the proposed down-sizing.
Margie Abbott – proud to be an op shopper by Saimi Jeong
MARGIE Abbott mingled with charity volunteers at The Smith Family’s Bur wood store this morning as a show of support for National Op Shop Week. “This is about congratulating people for their contribution,” she said to a room of op shop volunteers from The Smith Family, Lifeline, The Salvation Army, Red Cross and St Vincent de Paul. “I think volunteering is the lifeblood of our country.” “I’ve worked in op shops, sorted clothes… modeled clothes… my wardrobe is full of items I have bought
from op shops. We have to be proud of the fact.” The prime minister’s wife said she bought a jacket full price from a high-end retailer, only to find the same item in a second-hand store shortly after. “I went to a local op shop in Chatswood, and there it was!” She returned the jacket and bought the bargain. Leonie Green, National Operations Manager for The Smith Family, said the charity recycled 7 million kilograms of clothes and raised $3 million in the past year. Funds go towards creating pathways
into employment for disadvantaged Australian children and young people. “ That all happens because of the volunteers,” Ms Green said. “Without the volunteers… ops shops wouldn’t happen, they wouldn’t be viable.” Burwood store manager Raquel, dressed in woollen jumper, brightly patterned skirt and cowgirl boots all from The Smith Family stores, is going on her fifteenth year volunteering for the charity. “There’s so much out there to be reused,” Raquel said. She finds her work recycling for a cause to be “very rewarding.” “I don’t like it – I love it.”
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Every year, Council hosts the free community event to welcome the start of Spring and showcase the rich culture and diversity of our area. Please join us at Burwood Park on Sunday, 21 September for a super hero dress up party like no other. From providing free entertainment for families, to delivering major projects and maintaining our area, Council is committed
to ensuring that residents and visitors can enjoy as much time outdoors during the warmer months of the year. Works are underway at Railway Square, a new community open space in the heart of the Town Centre, and the wetlands in Wangal Park are taking shape with design and setout work for the park in progress. Meanwhile, we remain committed to maintaining our local infrastructure with our Capital Works Program 2014/15 underway upgrading roads, footpaths, kerb and gutters so that you can safely enjoy the extra hours of daylight outside.
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The Avengers come to the rescue Patrik has
the X Factor SINCE receiving a standing ovation for his X Factor audition and four yes votes from the judges, 19-year-old singer/songwriter Patrik Bosen has been on the ride of his life and will feature as a guest artist at the Burwood Festival. The soulful-voiced pop singer has been writing fresh original music, and co-writing with incredible songwriters, penning pop tunes for a number of Australian artists. Patrik plans to release his debut single later this year and an EP in 2015. The 19-year-old’s social media platforms have also clocked up a fanbase of over 30,000 fans from Australia and overseas. X Factor’s Patrik Bosen on Burwood Festival’s centre stage at 11.50am
BURWOOD PARK was transformed into hero headquarters with the Marvel Avengers superheroes patrolling the streets in the lead up to Burwood Festival. The Avengers will be performing at the Festival along with a range of other renowned superhero icons
including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the chance to see the Batmobile. The Festival offers a stellar entertainment line-up with X-Factor star Miss Joelle and teen heart-throbs The Collective headlining a
jam-packed program that’s free for the whole family to enjoy. The Burwood Festival is on Sunday, 21 September in Burwood Park. Festival-goers should check the Festival Facebook or Twitter page for more information or head to www. burwoodfestival.com.au
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FESTIVAL OVERVIEW Grab your cape and mask and head down to Burwood Park to take part in the largest superhero dress-up party in the inner west at the 30th annual Burwood Festival. All your favourite superheroes will assemble at the Hero Headquarters in Burwood Park, including the Marvel Avengers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where you can get up close to the Batmobile and make all the gadgets you need to be your very own hero at the Superhero Workshop. The main stage will be a hive of activity with teen heart-throbs The Collective and X-Factor star Mis Joelle headlining a stellar entertainment program. There’ll be thrilling rides and farmyard animals for the family, award winning food stalls with cuisine from around the world and goodie bags to top it all off. By the end of the day, festivalgoers will turn into motor enthusiasts with the famous Classic Car Show and Shine displaying the best vintage cars from across Australia. Burwood Council is proud to provide free community based entertainment that all the family can enjoy.
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Burwood Festival is easily accessible by public transport, so leave the car at home and catch the bus or train for a great day out. Sydney Trains has regular services stopping at Burwood Station and buses stop on Burwood Road, near the Festival entrance. Bus Routes 400, 407, 408, 409, 415, 458, 462, 464, 466, 492, 499 and 525 will all get you to the Festival. If you’re travelling with the family, find out about traveling with the Family Funday Sunday Ticket. The Festival is just 12 minutes from Central Station and 15 minutes from Parramatta. For more information and to plan your trip visit www.131500.info or phone 131 500.
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@ SCHOOL Australia’s elite students Homebush West readers go for gold by Saimi Jeong
TEN students from the Reid electorate have been chosen for the Australian Student Prize, announced by the Federal Government last month. The Australian Student Prize is awarded to 500 senior high school students across the country, selected for their work during the 2013 school year. They each receive a $2,000 cash prize from the Commonwealth Government.
Marta Amelia Krzanowski, North Strathfield - Fort Street High School Ray Li, Concord West - James Ruse Agricultural High School Zi Jun Jason Ye, Homebush We s t - Ja m e s Ru s e Agricultural High School Cindy Chau, Lidcombe - MLC School Maria Joseph, Five Dock - MLC School Chenming Tang, Abbostford - North Sydney Boys High School Sharanya Mohan, Strathfield - North Sydney Girls High School
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In NSW, winners of the Australian Student Prize are nominated by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards based on selection criteria that changes according to the HSC results for each year.
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This year’s recipients from Reid are: Kimberly Yoon, Concord West Fort Street High School
The number of prizes that go to each state and territory is allocated according to their relative share of the Year 12 population, based on student numbers from the previous year.
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School chaplains a “serious risk”, say psychologists
Reading for life. Education Minister Adrian Piccoli visited Homebush West Public School.
OVER a quarter of a million NSW students completed the 2014 NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge this year, reading an estimated six million books and over 40 million since the Challenge began. Education Minister Adrian Piccoli and Member for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli recently visited Homebush West Public School to congratulate the 49 students who achieved Gold Awards in the 2014 Challenge.
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THE Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools Association (APACS) has said the federal government’s religious-only school chaplaincy funding is “money ill spent”. Research shows that one in five young Australians suffer from a mental health problem, but only a quarter receive professional healthcare. School counsellors are among the most frequently used source of support by children and adolescents who do seek help, according to the Hunter Institute of Mental Health (HIMH). APACS has called on the Commonwealth Government to divert funding allocated to providing religious-only chaplains to the employment of trained school psychologists, g u i d a n c e of f i c e r s a n d counsellors. Sandra Groves, APACS President, said that most
faith-based chaplains lack the qualifications to provide suitable counselling for vulnerable and at-risk students, who most commonly battle depression, anxiety, eating disorders and drug abuse or addiction. “The notion that chaplains can address these issues is simplistic,” APACS said in a statement. “Creating an environment in which they can operate beyond the limits of their expertise places them, the school and students at serious risk and liability.” Federal Member for Reid Craig Laundy said the $224 million national school chaplaincy proposal – which will fund religious chaplains only and not secular welfare workers – is not intended to be a substitute for student counselling services. “Past chaplaincy programmes have complemented other support services… by fostering a less structured and informal interaction with students who
are experiencing difficulties and seeking or needing advice,” Mr Laundy said. The chaplaincy program was initially introduced by John Howard in 2006. Following two High Court rulings against the Abbott government’s chaplainc y scheme, the federal government has handed funding over to state and territory governments to administer. Greens NSW MP and Education spokesperson John Kaye sees this as a “golden opportunity” for Education Minister Adrian Piccoli to restore the secular nature of the public education system. “Using valuable and declining resources of the NSW Education Department to administer a program that only a minority of people value would be a backwards move,” he said. Mr Piccoli has taken issue with the religious requirement of the program but has said he would not turn down funding for chaplains in schools.
338 students at Homebush West Public completed the Challenge including almost every student from Kindergarten to Year 2. “These students are reading because they want to, not because they have to,” Mr Piccoli said. “Homebush West Public School students regularly feature in the Premier’s Spelling Bee and in various public speaking and debating competitions, and the school is renowned for its
students’ levels of participation in the Premier’s Reading Challenge,” Mr Casuscelli said. To successfully complete the Challenge, Kindergarten to Year 2 students are required to read 30 books, while Years 3-9 students have to read 20. Students select books from the Premier’s Reading Challenge booklists, as well as up to five of their own to read.
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New Chancellor for ACU
FORMER NSW Premier, John Fahey AC, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Australian Catholic University, becoming the fourth Chancellor in the University’s history, succeeding General Sir Peter Cosgrove, who is now serving as Governor-General of Australia. Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Craven said it was a great coup for the University. “Mr Fahey has been a figure in public life for more than 30 years, and has shown exemplary leadership and integrity in a vast range of fields.
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He has had a stellar political career, contributed extensively to business and industry growth, and his impact on the sporting world is unquestionable,” Professor Craven said. “It is these leadership skills, commitment to serving the common good, and diverse e x p e r i e n c e w h i ch w i l l prove invaluable in helping the University build on its reputation of quality teaching and research.” Mr Fahey was NSW Premier from 1992-95 before entering federal politics, and serving as
the Minister for Finance and Administration in the Howard government until 2001. As Chairman of the bid team, he was instrumental in securing the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Mr Fahey said it was a great honour to be appointed to the prestigious role. “ACU has a proud history of empowering its students to think critically, ethically and to bring about change in their communities and professions,” Mr Fahey said.
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(L to R) Jonah Pham, Vincent Pham and Jackson Lansdown prepare for their mango eating challenge. Photo: Michael Santer. A GENEROUS group of fruit and veg wholesalers paid $26,000 at the 35th annual Mango Auction on September 3 at Sydney Markets, with funds going to the Prostrate Cancer Foundation and Save Our Sons. The first Mango Auction in
1979 was organised by Joe Fuda, raising $2,500 for The Children’s Hospital and was the start of the annual tradition. Mr Fuda, whose highest auction price was $42,000 ran the Mango Auction for 27 years before handing over to Nick Martelli.
“I started the auction because at the time my eleven-month old daughter had contracted meningitis. The care she received at The Children’s Hospital was so wonderful, I wanted to do something in return,” Joe explained.
THIS month I took a trip to Canberra in an attempt to see some more of my own backyard. The first – and last – time I visited Australia’s capital was at the age of 12. Of this visit I have only two grainy memories: staring at the clock that read 5am and listening to my parents debate whether we should all just stay in bed instead of making the three-hour drive through a misty winter morning and, several hours later, witnessing a man steal a pair of jeans before making a quick getaway from the shopping mall. If we saw Parliament House and Lake Burley Griffin – and there’s a high chance we probably did – then I have absolutely no recollection of it. It’s unlikely that any holidaymaker or traveller would have the same experience today. With smart phones and iPads we are not only permanently connected to the rest of the world but permanently documenting and curating the exhibition that is modern life. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Skype … the platforms for sharing every scrap of our existence are not only endless but growing. Having travelled to 27 countries, my laptop is home to a collection of photos
and videos that would take days to sift through, though I never bother to and suspect that most people are the same. It’s not that we need another photo of the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty – we’re just afraid of missing something, and want to feel like we are a part of a world too big to ever understand. I have a friend who limits the time she spends with her camera. When we step away from the lens, she believes, we see the world differently. I can’t help but think that for most people this type of detachment would be on par with having a tooth extracted. We are all guilty of feeling knives of anxiety if no one hits ‘Like’ on our latest status update and are on a constant search to be recognised and remembered. I don’t know what will happen to any of the pictures I took from my weekend in Canberra. Still, it remains comforting to know that, should I ever feel nostalgic enough to sit down with my laptop, there is still some evidence of my months on the road though I reckon part of me will always prefer to remember the olden days I’ve forgotten.
Celebrating our police heroes THE 2014 Police Officer of the Year Awards night on August 27 paid tribute to the outstanding contribution made by officers from the Flemington and Burwood Commands.
The Strathfield Rotary Club initiative, which has been attended by NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Nick Kaldas APM almost every year, recognises six officers in each
Flemington Command Police Officer of the Year Sergeant Leah Greig is congratulated by Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas APM and Strathfield Rotary Photos: Bradley Ayres. President Allan Teale.
command and the Police Officer of the Year. In the presence of Local Area Commander Superintendent Mark Jones, the six Burwood officers awarded were Leading Senior Constable Scott Carr, Detective Senior Constable Ian Kay, Constable Min Liu, Senior Constable Karina Pereyra, Constable Derek Pontois and Senior Constable Miranda Renshaw. The Officer of the Year went to Ian Kay. Superintendent Phillip Rogerson congratulated his six leading officers from the Flemington Command, which included Sergeant Eddy Alam, Constable Robert Duggan, Plain Clothes Constable Scott Ford, Sergeant Leah Greig, Detective Sergeant Karl Leis and Detective Sergeant Adam Scanlon. Officer of the Year is Leah Craig. In his speech, Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas reflected upon the past twelve months, outlining the drop in crime in 15 of 17 categories. The two rising crimes are fraud and sexual abuse, however Mr Kaldas believes that the Royal Commission into sex
crimes has encouraged people to come forward, where previously they may have remained silent. “Policing is about righting the wrongs. Police run toward danger where others run away and we cannot do what we do without the community or without our loved ones,” Kaldas said. “Rotary is what is good about community and this night is always a highlight.” The Deputy Commissioner also touched on the escalating violence in the Middle East. “We have to monitor and have awareness of what is going on in the Middle East. We’ve come to realise that these events have a sizable impact here at home,” he said. Kaldas is well positioned to issue a warning, having been seconded by the AFP in 2004 and deployed to Iraq as Deputy Chief Police Advisoer to the Iraqi Government to help rebuild their police force. He also spent twelve months as Chief of Investigations in the Special tribunal for Lebanon in 2009
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– 2010 to investigate the assassination of the former Prime Minister there. “We must treasure what we have here – the safety and community. It doesn’t matter where you come from and what conflict you left behind, we are all part of one community,” he stated.
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City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas and Auburn Council Mayor Hicham Zraika (centre) with developers and property owners from the Homebush Bay Bridge Consortium.
WORK has started on the long-awaited Homebush Bay Bridge project that will connect Rhodes with Wentworth Point. City of Canada Bay Mayor, Angelo Tsirekas, joined forces with Auburn City Council Mayor, Hicham Zraika, developers and property owners from the Homebush Bay Bridge Consortium to celebrate work officially starting on the Bridge. “The Homebush Bay Bridge will allow residents from Wentworth Point to access vital infrastructure in Rhodes, such as the train station and our planned $16 million community precinct. It will also allow our
residents easy access to the Sydney Olympic Park precinct,” said Mayor Tsirekas. The $60-million Homebush Bay Bridge will stretch over 300 metres across Homebush Bay and reduce travel distance between Rhodes and Wentworth Point. The bridge is privately funded public infrastructure, delivered under a voluntary planning agreement by four Wentworth Point land-owners, headed by Billbergia Group, together with Sekisui House, Homebush Bay Holdings and Homebush Bay Properties.
“This is another great example of collaboration between government at all levels and the private sector,” Mayor Tsirekas said. “The Homebush Bay Bridge complements the infrastructure we have in place, and are putting in place, at Rhodes – much of which is a result of collaboration with the private sector.” The Homebush Bay Bridge will be open to pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and emergency vehicles only. It will not be accessible by private vehicles, further encouraging the use of public transport in the area. It is expected to open in 2016.
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North Strathfield underpass complete PUBLIC transport in the inner-west has received some fine-tuning with tunnelling for the 148-metre North Strathfield Rail underpass completed and upgrades to Concord West Station underway. The North Strathfield Rail Underpass is part of the $1.1 billion Northern Sydney Freight Corridor, which is jointly funded by $840 million from the Australian Government and $214 million from the New South Wales Government. NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Roads, Ray Williams descrived the project as a 24-hour-a-day task that involved an army of workers completing complex tunnelling three metres below one of Sydney’s busiest rail lines. “The rail underpass will be a great win for commuters as it means passenger services won’t be held up by freight trains while waiting to cross over the existing tracks on the Main North Line,” he said.
“I am also pleased to announce that the upgrades to Concord West Station, as part of the Northern Sydney Freight Corridor Programme, are ahead of schedule and scheduled for completion in October.” Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti, said the Concord West Station upgrades would give customers access to the new facilities sooner. “The upgrades will feature four lifts, allowing parents with prams, the elderly and people with a disability easier transport access,” Mr Sidoti said. “It will also feature a new ticket office, rest room, bike parking facilities, as well as upgraded passenger information and safety systems.” In Strathfield there will also be a reinstatement of local parks in the area, including the Queen Street Sidney Kitchener Money Memorial Garden and the new park near the King Street train station entrance.
Drummoyne Wharf reopens DRUMMOYNE Wharf will re-open to customers on Wednesday 17 September following the completion of a $5.4 million accessibility upgrade as part of the $770 million Transport Access Program. Improvements include wheelchair and pram access and a covered pontoon with seating. “The more modern design will make berthing safer and easier for ferries,” Drummoyne MP John Sidoti said. “The community expressed their concerns about antisocial behaviour, noise and
safety issues around the wharf at night, so as part of the work, a gate has been installed which will be locked each night after the last ferry service,” he said. Upgrades are also being made to Balmain and Huntley’s Point wharves. From Wednesday 17 September, the F3 Parramatta River ferry service will operate its regular services from Drummoyne Wharf - with the first service to Parramatta leaving at 6.08am and to Darling Harbour leaving at 6.28am.
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Day of Disability event New face for Greens Cook book creates food to remember registrations open CELEBRATED annually on 3 December, International Day of People with Disability aims to increase understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions to the community. In 2013, over 750 events were registered by businesses, community groups, sporting organisations and schools to support International Day of People with Disability in Australia. Online registrations for events in 2014 are now open.
The International Day of People with Disability website also includes a searchable database to help people find events in their local area. All registered organisers will receive a pack of promotional products designed to help promote and celebrate their individual events. Visit www.idpwd.com.au or call 1800 440 385 to register your event or check on events in your area. TTY users can phone 1800 555 677 and ask for 1800 440 385.
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Olympic Park gets experimental LAWYER Alice Mantel, or two it will be as congested as who has been selected as the it is now, but residents will also Drummoyne Greens candidate be charged an estimated $4.50 for the NSW State election next each way on top of the costs of March, is targeting the integrity fuel and car use,” Ms Mantel of politicians. suggested. “I think it’s going to be a very Alice Mantel runs her own volatile election this time,” said legal practice focusing on family Alice Mantel. “There are so many issues to engage electors. law and took a shot at the recent Whether it’s the political ICAC findings. integrity of our politicians or “Members of both of the the lack of transparency in the recent State governments have proposed Westconnex project, had connections with corrupt most residents will have an issue individuals and have acted that will directly concern them.” to benefit themselves at the Widening the M4 and the expense of taxpayers,” said Ms impact upon residents is a Mantel. concern for the new candidate. ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal Sitting in a strong position “Instead of providing a coordinated transport plan with is incumbent Liberal, John The ANZAC Research Institute has launched this public to alternatives, fund pre-clinical Sidoti on a handy margin of 17 publicappeal transport the tollwayfor justAcute reinforces the percent. Labor has preselected research and the proposed clinical trial of a new treatment Myeloid of workersof onConcord, their own Concord mortgage broker Jason Leukaemia, in collaboration with the Haematologyreliance Department vehicle to get to work. In a year Khoury as its candidate David Lindo (The Urban Birder) will be at the Australasian Bird
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TWO inner west women have put a lot of thought into food for those with dementia. Croydon Park resident, Emily Colombage and former MLC student, Prudence Ellis are two of the four authors of the new cookbook, Don’t Give Me Eggs That Bounce which contains 118 recipes for those with Alzheimer’s. Written to support carers, people with dementia and those with swallowing difficulties, the book was launched at Burwood Library this month. Emily, a dietician, said that those with dementia have special dietary requirements. “It can become a struggle or a burden: people forget how to prepare food properly,” she said. Unintentional weight loss can be another result of dementia. “A lot of the joy of food can be lost,” Emily explained. “The food in the book is designed to be full of energy and protein for people struggling with their weight.” While aged care chef and fellow co-author, Peter Morgan-Jones, wrote the recipes, Emily and Prudence both reviewed them. “It was a process of negotiation,” said Emily.
“The food had to be appetising and appealing, and tick the nutrition box.” Part of Prudence’s job was to provide tips for people with chronic swallowing problems and adjust them accordingly. Prudence, who works as a speech pathologist, said that swallowing problems affect up to 80 per cent of people with dementia for eating and drinking normally.
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“I feel like I’ve been able to contribute something meaningful that was needed by people,” she said. Don’t Give Me Eggs That Bounce was an 18-month project, which even drew the support of Maggie Beer, who wrote the foreword to the book. The process gave Emily a greater insight into the challenges faced by carers of those with dementia. “It made me realise how hard it is for them to provide the right food,” she said. “The book will be a great resource for those people doing the tough work.”
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FIRST WORLD WAR EXHIBITION How much do you know about Australia’s involvement in World War One? Maybe you have a relative that fought in the war? The Canada Bay heritage Society has a display focusing on local people involved in the Great War and Australian campaigns that include many photographs and books plus personal memorabilia. The exhibition at 1 Bent Street, Concord is open Wednesday and Saturday from 10am- 4pm and runs until December. CANADA BAY HERITAGE The Canada Bay heritage Society meet on the first Saturday of the month at Canada Bay Heritage Museum, 1 Bent St Concord from 2pm to 4pm. A guest speaker is on at 2pm for one hour before afternoon tea. See www.canadabayheritage.asn.au BUSKERS WANTED Heads up to all buskers wanting a spot in the limelight during the Croydon park Festival on Saturday, October 11. Contact festival organisers by email at croydonparkcc@yahoo.com.au or Facebook or at info@croydonparkbusiness.com.au CROYDON PARK EX-SERVICEMEN’S Plans for the proposed refurbishment of the Croydon Park Ex-Servicemen’s Club, which was taken over by Club Burwood Club, are now on display in the club on Seymour Street. Club Burwood expects the refurbishments to be completed by the end of the year FREE PLAYGROUP Carer and Parent Support (CAPS) and Enfield Public School offer a free playgroup every Wednesday Morning during school term time. Playgroup runs from 9.45am – 10.55am in the Canteen Building of Enfield Public School, Beaumaris Street Enfield and includes free play, storytelling, art and craft, singing and dancing. The playgroup is open to the community and suitable for 0 – 6 year olds and their parents/carers. Enquiries and registrations to Isha on 9716 7032 or just come along.TO SHOP THE FRIENDLY PLACE VIEW CLUB Concord West VIEW Club will hold its Luncheon Meeting on Wednesday, 24th September at Burwood RSL. This month’s speech will be on ‘The Living Museum’. VIEW Club Ladies help the Smith Family to educate the children of struggling families. New members always welcome. Enquiries call 9747 2829. MULTICULTURAL DEMENTIA FORUM The 2014 Multicultural Dementia Forum will be held on September 25 2 at Burwood RSL on Shaftesbury Road. Learn about dementia from bilingual health professionals and discover how you can support people who are living with dementia. To register contact Tom or Bharat on 9569 1288.
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A CLEAR focus on the beliefs and values that unite all Australians is part of a new vision for a Multicultural practice in NSW. The announcement, which was made at the Community R el at i ons C om m iss i on’s Annual Symposium, will see the Community Relations Commission of NSW become known as Multicultural NSW as part of a three-year strategic plan, Harmony in Action. The new plan will emphasise that diversity is one of the state’s greatest economic assets. Key to the new strategic
plan will be a revitalised grants program which includes a simplified application process. The NSW Government wants to ensure that communities and organisations in the inner west that work to promote community harmony are properly supported.
IT’S TIME to reward Grandma, Grandad, Nan, Pop, Nonna, Pa, Yiayia, Pappou, Halmoni or Haraboji with nominations now open for this year’s NSW Grandparent of the Year Awards. “Many grandparents provide wonderful care, guidance AND DINE and exhibit an extraordinary commitment to support their families. said Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti. “They’re our best friends and our mentors who are always ready to give a warm hug or inspire with their kind words of wisdom.” Grandparents are society’s treasures, rich in history and
culture, who share themselves unconditionally without expecting anything in return. “I urge members of our community, whether you’re a grandchild or someone who is simply thankful for the priceless role older Australians play in our society, to celebrate them APPLICATIONS for the Individual councils can by nominating someone for an Responsible Pet Ownership apply for a grant of up to award.” Grants Program for local $15,000, while collaborative council projects can receive Nominations close on Friday, councils are now open. The Grants Program is up to $50,000. The program 26 September. The winners will be announced on Grandparent’s a $900,000 commitment will address issues such as Day on Sunday, 26 October. over three years by the micro chipping and lifetime See www.grandparentsday. N S W G o v e r n m e n t a s registration of cats and dogs; org.au or email, awards@ part of its response to the de-sexing of cats and dogs to THE FRIENDLY PLACE TOofSHOP AND DINE recommendations the reduce grandparentsday.org.au. pet overpopulation; Companion Animals Taskforce. menacing and dangerous dogs The scheme will fund local in the community and roaming and regional responsible pet ownership projects, with a focus cats in the community. The closing date for Round 1 on innovation and collaboration between councils and other applications is 3 October. Visit www.dlg.nsw.gov.au animal welfare organisations.
There will also be a stronger focus on the beliefs and values which unite all Australians, such as a volunteering ethos, Aboriginal heritage and a commit ment to commemorating those who have served in defence of the country’s freedoms.
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Hop on a bike for Big bash brings thunder fitness, friends down under and freedom RIDING a bike, for many people, brings back childhood memories of riding with friends, having fun outdoors, being fit and active. But for many women, somewhere along the road to adulthood, the bike gets put away and they stop riding. She Rides is an introductory riding program focused on fitness, skills development and creating a social riding community of women. The program – available in 30 locations nationally, including in Canada Bay – runs over eight weekly sessions and includes a three-month recreational membership to Cycling Australia.
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LEGENDARY cricket players including Mike Hussey, along with Gurinder Sandhu, Usman Khawaja and their Sydney Thunder teammates are heading back to school this summer. Hussey and his fellow players are part of the Thunder Local Hero program, one that is free for all schools to sign up to, has
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schools throughout NSW and the ACT. “Being able to give back to our local communities, schools and families is at the heart of what we are about as a team and we are pleased to be able to connect with them again through the Local Hero initiative,” he said.
Temperature rises at Enfield Pool RECREATIONAL swimmers at Enfield Pool in Henley Park will be back in the swim now that Burwood Council has replaced a heating unit in the 25metre indoor pool. During the maintenance temperatures during the week days dropped to as low as 28.1, which drove many older swimmers out of the pool. “If Burwood Council keep the temperature low during the week days at 28.5 or lower, they exclude a significant number of
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