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KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE COMMUNITY

Independent FORTNIGHTLY COMMUNITY NEWS

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An eight-week program devised by Senior Constable Mick Kennedy, Youth Case Manager attached to Burwood PCYC, aims to reduce the high incidences of youth street crime in the area.

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All Washed Up

by Belinda Noonan

‘WASHED UP’, a crime category program will run out of Burwood PCYC every Friday starting October 10 with participants receiving a two-hour education package on sex, drugs and alcohol, education and career guidance, risk taking and consequences, cyber crime and graffiti crime. As part of the ‘Washed Up’ program a charity car wash will be operated from 12.30pm until 3.30pm each Friday from October 17 until November 21 under the awning at PCYC Burwood on George Street. “This carwash aims to give the kids practical work experience and valuable life skills,” said Sen. Cons. Mick Kennedy. “It will also encourage positive interaction between the kids and community members who often only hear and see the negative side of youths who ‘hang out’ around the area.” “There will be no set costs, however we request that satisfied customers make a donation to the value that they feel the job is worth. This money will go towards future police youth programs at the PCYC,” he said. ‘Washed Up’ is being welcomed by the under 18s who have been “chilling” at PCYC for up to 18 months. “I left school at 16 and started hanging out here. It’s become a home away from home and keeps me out of trouble,” 17-year-old Jonathon Burt said. “It’s family now,” said Lindsay Taylor. “Burwood family,” added Jayden Cleary. “The final stage is publicity so that the community knows about it and come forward to have their cars washed,” Sen. Cons. Kennedy said. Burwood RSL, in conjunction with Club Grants NSW, has donated $5,000 to help fund the program.

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When: Fridays 12.30pm-3.30pm (October 17 to November 21) Where: PCYC awning, George Street Burwood To Book: Call Sen. Const. Mick Kennedy on 0447 632 317 or Burwood PCYC on 9744 0136. Cost: Donation for what you think the work is worth.

Senior Constable Mick Kennedy – Youth Command, with some of his car washers; (l to r) Lindsay Taylor, Hailey Belle, Gianluca Biasi, Jonathon Burt, Chloe O’Dea and Jayden Cleary. Photo: Michael Santer

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EPUTY NSW POLICE Commissioner Nick Kaldas would have been aware of the impending 800-strong police action just eight days later when he addressed the Strathfield Rotary Police Officer of the Year Awards on August 27, saying of the Middle East terrorist crisis, “We’ve come to realise that these events have a sizable impact here at home.” As always, he was absolutely spot on. The shock of such a powerful demonstration of police unity and vigilance following the counterterrorism raids on that

By Belinda Noonan

IT’S A MAD, MAD WORLD fateful early Thursday morning, which some have said was over-the-top, is profound and a wake-up call. Australian men and women will be committed by the Federal Government to the war against ISIS in an international coalition.

What we consider as unbelievable and belonging to the middle ages is happening in 2014. The Guardian reported that French President François Hollande confirmed that a French citizen, mountain guide Hervé Gourdel, was kidnapped

in Algeria and was beheaded by militants linked to Islamic State (Isis). “He was abducted, he was beheaded,” Mr Hollande said in an address to the U.N. “This is what terrorism looks like.” (The Guardian) It makes me think about Australian values and principles and one cruel irony, which shaped our nation, strikes home. One hundred years ago in September 1914 the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force was dispatched from Australia to seize German possessions in the Pacific as Australia pledged her troops to Great Britain in what would become

The Great War. Not that there was anything ‘great’ about it, other than the great number of Australian lives lost in the pursuit of freedom. One hundred years on from WWI as the centenary approaches, I watch footage of the trenches, bayonets and barbed wire and I have difficulty in coming to terms with such sacrifice. Would I have made the same sacrifice? It makes me all the more grateful for what we have. There would not have been one Australian family untouched by the conflict that raged during World War 1 and World War II.

In 2014, we live in a land that accepts all cultures and we enjoy freedom of speech. I can’t imagine otherwise. Likewise it is unimaginable to think of living, working or visiting countries where people are beheaded. I come back to Deputy Police Commissioner Nick Kaldas. “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.” We are the lucky country. Let’s keep it that way.

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Community at home in Open House by Mitchell Jordan

MEETING the neighbours has proved a truly life-changing experience for the team at Bur wood Community Welfare Services and Liban Constructions. The two organisations got to know one another during Neighbourhood Week and struck up a friendship that would come in handy when BCWS was awarded funding in last year’s community building grants. The money enabled the group to proceed with its Open House project, allowing them to build a courtyard for frail,

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Keeping the project in the community was also important, explained Nicole, BCWS’s centre manager. “We got a few quotes but after talking to Liban we decided to go with someone local,” she said. The year-long project was officially opened last month by both Mr Casuscelli and Asaad Ishak of Liban Constructions. The response so far has been positive. “Everyone loves the outdoor space. It’s going to be useful for the community. In fact, the Italian Carers group have used it already,” Nicole added.

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Festival flavours to savour

THREE mouth-watering festivals are coming to the inner-west throughout October and November as part of Ashfield’s Feast of Flavours. On 10 October, the first of the festivals, Taste of Asia, will see Ashfield Civic Centre, Ashfield Mall Forecourt and Liverpool Road transformed into a culinary display of Asian cuisine from 6 to 9 pm.

This year, Taste of Asia has a wellness theme. Visitors can treat themselves to a Thai massage, a traditional Chinese health check, eye health awareness, or even make a smoothie whilst exercising. There will be a plenty of entertainment throughout the night at the Council Plaza and Ashfield Mall including traditional Chinese oriental

Aussie soul sounds from band Kuseah at Feast of Flavours in Ashfield on October 10.

Celebrity chef Massimo Mele will be at Summer Hill on October 12.

dance and music performances, as well as Aussie soul sounds from band Kuseah. Children can enjoy free entertainment including roving entertainment and umbrella painting. The neighbouring suburb of Summer Hill follows on the festivities on 12 October with a street festival from 10 am to 3 pm. Summer Hill’s Neighbourhood Feast will include cooking show demonstrations with celebrity chef Massimo Mele of Ready, Steady, Cook fame, as well as a pizza eating competition. Finally, Haberfield will host its own Festa on 2 November from 11 am to 4pm at Dalhousie and Ramsay Streets with 60 stall holders serving food from around the country.

Call for Hill Road exit to Olympic Park AS PLANNING ramps up for WestConnex with geotechnical core samples being taken across 100 sites so that the successful tenderer can determine the exact route and location of the exhaust stacks, submissions are also being submitted in response to the WestConnex M4 Widening Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). One of the contentious issues in the initial outline of the WestConnex planning is the omission of a westbound off-ramp to Hill Road that would service Sydney Olympic Park and nearby suburbs. The Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli has made his submission on behalf of constituents in the Strathfield electorate affected by the EIS, both as road users of the M4 and as members of the local community most likely to be impacted by its environmental effects. “ There remains s ome underlying concern in the community wit h t raf f ic congestion in parts of the Strathfield electorate. I have taken on board that community sentiment and acted in accordance with those concerns,” said Mr Casuscelli. “There is community support for an eastbound on-ramp at Hill Road and an extension to its existing westbound on-ramp which recognises local demand for access to the M4 at this location. “What is missing is an M4 westbound off-ramp at Hill Road. This could help maintain

the efficiency of the motorway by providing adequate traffic dispersal capacities into the arterial road network between Strathfield and Silverwater,” said Mr Casuscelli. It is thought that the omission of the off ramp at Hill Road is because of the “extraordinary cost”, but that doesn’t sit well with residents living in growing neighbourhoods such as Wentworth Point who would be forced to exit the M4 at either Concord or Silverwater and travel back along Parramatta Road to access Hill Road or go the long way around via Holker Road. Other issues raised with Mr Casuscelli included access in

the Wentworth Point residential area; M4 access at Homebush Bay Drive; the round-a-bout approach at Homebush Bay Drive and Underwood Road; the Centenary Drive and Arthur Street intersection; the intersection of the M4 and Concord Road; and traffic during major events at Sydney Olympic Park especially along Homebush Bay Drive and Underwood Road. Mr Casuscelli said two areas that may benefit from an area wide traffic management study included the north south corridors intersecting with the M4 aligned along Homebush Bay Drive from Rhodes to Strathfield South and along Concord Road from Liberty Grove to Strathfield.

A NEW $1.6 million Multicultural NSW Grants Program, with funding available for initiatives which promote cultural harmony and social cohesion has been announced by the state government. Organisations can apply for funding under the new program under four areas; Unity, Celebration, Support and Partnership Grants, which are set out in the Community Relations Commission’s new strategic plan, Harmony in Action, under which the organisation will become known as Multicultural NSW. The two grants categories now open are; Unity - up to $30,000 for cross cultural community engagement projects and Celebration - up to $5,000 for

events and festivals that celebrate cultural diversity. Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello said, “The new grants program will make it easier for community organisations to apply with simplified guidelines, clearer grant categories and less paperwork required.” Applications for 2014/15 Unity and Celebration Grants are now open and information can be found on the CRC/Multicultural NSW website www.crc.nsw.gov. au. They close on Friday 31 October. Partnership Grants applications will open in November and Support Grants in March 2015.

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EORGES RIVER ROAD will come alive this Saturday with the Experience Croydon Park street festival hosted by the Croydon Park Business Chamber. Please join me from 10am as we celebrate one of our vibrant town centres.

There’ll be a range of fun activities and entertainment on offer with live performances from local groups, interactive workshops and many great food and craft demonstrations.

Council is proud to support the Experience Croydon Park festival, and our local Chamber of Commerce as part of our commitment to promoting local business and economic development in our area. For more information you can visit Council’s website or the Chambers website at www.croydonparkbusiness.com.au

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ESIDENTS and visitors will flock to Burwood Park this Summer with construction of a new cafe and amenities block at the entrance of the park underway.

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A labour of love for St Paul’s Just sayin’... IN 1952 church architect John Spencer drew up plans for a new parish Hall for the iconic St Paul’s Anglican Church on Burwood Road and with approval granted in September 1953, construction of the £23,232 hall, which was paid for by donations and a £10,000 loan from the diocese, began. The foundation stone was laid in March 1954 by His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney Dr H.W.K. Mowll and officially opened in front of 600 people on Saturday, 9 October 1954 by Bishop W.G. Hilliard. The Bishop presented John Spencer with a front door key to the magnificent building, which has since been utilised by many organisations such as scouts, youth fellowship, concerts, debutante balls, fetes, physical culture, Sunday school, musicals and wedding receptions. To mark the St Paul’s Parish Hall’s 60th anniversary, an exquisite, detailed glass mosaic mural depicting the story of Creation, as described in Genesis, has been meticulously crafted and will be officially blessed on Sunday, October 12. The main installation of eleven ‘Creation Mosaics’ in the Church Hall lobby, varying in size from 2.2 metres high, to 40cm high were designed by visual artist Susanna Mills in response to an open brief given by the Church Council in July 2013. Susanna had worked with Lyn Bursill and Pam Brock in 2009 and 2013 at community workshops for mos aics commissioned by Burwood Council, thereby, whetting Lyn and Pam’s appetite for the

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Hilary Davies working on Panel 3 of the new mural for St Paul’s Parish Hall foyer.

possibility of creating a mural for St Paul’s. Mosaic is a technical, slow yet methodical creative process. The St Paul’s glass mural required many workshops from October 2013 with volunteers working on 40 ‘training plaques’ provided by Susie’s studio, in cutting and laying glass, ceramic tiles and objects to depict an image in mosaic.

Thus prepared, the dedicated volunteers from St Paul’s met twice weekly, cutting and laying thousands of tessera and carefully shaping stained glass shards to craft the magnificent Creation Mosaic, plaques, a church noticeboard and streetside niche mosaics to celebrate the 60th Anniversary. Celebrations on Sunday 12th

October begin with the 9.30am Choral Eucharist followed by the blessing of the new mosaic mural. Celebratory drinks and a light lunch will also be served. The 40 ‘training plaques’ of spirituallythemed mosaics in the Hall can also be viewed. The community is invited to attend this milestone event.

Ashfield Masterplan slammed as “con job” by Mitchell Jordan

MEMBER for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli has unleashed yet another angry tirade against Ashfield Council, claiming that its Town Centre Masterplan is a “con job.” Last month, Ashfield Council unveiled an update on the Masterplan, designed to renew the town centre’s public spaces to make Ashfield a safer, more attractive, pedestrian friendly and lively destination to visit and do business. The proposals included better lighting and street furniture;

repaving streets and widening footpaths; providing more opportunities for relaxation and outdoor dining in places like Hercules Street and The Esplanade; making the Town Centre greener; activating unused spaces and better facilities for cyclists. “It is disappointing Ashfield Council has all but ignored the advice given to it by the former Minister for Planning to more closely engage the community in its planning decisions,” Mr Casuscelli said. He a d d e d t h at t h e development of the Town Centre Masterplan was supposed to

be more than just a “Public Domain Strategy and Master plan” as recently outlined in a Council brochure. “The Master plan was to include f loor space ratios, building heights and consolidation strategies, things which could present significant impediments to development,” Mr Casuscelli said. These statements were vehemently refuted by Ashfield Mayor, Lucille McKenna, who claimed that the response from residents was far from critical. “The Town Centre Renewal Project has made significant

progress over the last few months. The Masterplan process is ‘whole of community’ and ‘whole of government’ process involving Transport for NSW, Police, Department of Planning and Environment, Department of Education and the NSW Department of Premiers and Cabinet,” she told Burwood Scene. “Unfortunately, Charles has made a bit of an art of criticising Ashfield Council. “It is ongoing and it’s disgusting to be honest – he should be supporting council.”

IF EVER a shining example of difference and multiculturalism in practice was needed then last month’s Burwood Festival would surely be a textbook case. Given the climate of fear that we are living in, Burwood Festival (along with both Sydney Marathon and a Brazilian festival at Darling Harbour which all took place on the same day and went off without a hitch) proved what a peaceful and diverse country Australia is. A briefing between council and police prior to Burwood Festival also showed that vigilance is only going to grow, as anyone who has witnessed the increased police presence in the CBD would know. How much of the ISIS threat we have read and seen on the news is fearmongering versus fact is anyone’s guess, though one thing is for certain: terrorism is real and Australia is not exempt; though it certainly isn’t a new threat, either. Perhaps, thirteen years on from September 11, we all grew a little too complacent to believe that a father and son from Wiley Park could someday be seen in one of the most shocking and sickening photos to have ever been taken,

or that Martin Place, a location most of us think of as Kochie’s second home, could have been a ground for kidnapping. How to deal with these times of terror is a difficult thing to decide. I know some people who are wary of venturing into the city, along with those who refuse to live their lives in fear. Sometimes, both ways of thinking make sense, but what seems to me to be completely nonsensical are the black and white perspectives on what is a clouded, confusing issue. I grow just as infuriated when I hear of white extremists who have targeted and threatened ethnic groups for no other reason than their nationality as I do when I hear the far-left cry “racist!” at any mention – factual or otherwise – of anyone non-Anglo Saxon accused of crime. The ISIS terrorists are a minority whose presence has loomed and expanded. It seems that the one reasonable approach is for anyone who believes in true freedom – one obtained without terrorism and violence – to unite and put all other differences aside. Surely we can all agree on that. Mitchell Jordan is Deputy Editor at Burwood Scene.

Pet pics steal the show ALL CREATURES great and small will be celebrated in the City of Canada Bay’s Concord Carnival #petlovers Instagram competition. This year’s theme for Concord Carnival is ‘Paws ‘n’ Claws, Scales ‘n’ Tails’ and festival-goers are encouraged to bring along their beloved pets to Greenlees Park, Concord on 12 October. To enter the competition, take a photo of your pet, upload it to Instagram with a brief description and tag it with @CanadaBay #ConcordCarnival2014 and #petlovers. The winner will receive a gift voucher valued at $500. Entries close 13 October.

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Interaction strikes a chord

On Seymour Street Stage

10.00-10.40 Kim Beltran & Friends 10.40-10.55 Official Opening: President/Mayors 10.55-11.10 Welcome to Country/Smoking Ceremony 11.10-11.50 Sydney Voice Studio 11.50-12.10 Dance @ Nikki Webster 12.10-12.30 Croydon Park Public School Band 12.30-12.45 Dee Mori Solo Performance 12.45-13.15 Sydney Dance Rhythms 13.15-13.35 Platinum School of Singing 13.35-14.15 Broken Heart Band 14.35-15.00 World as One Choir 15.00-15.30 DanceXcite Latin / Ballroom/Zumba AND you join in! 15.45-16.00 Drawing of the Passport Prize

Workshops and Art

10.00-12.00* Painting Class Sanghar’s Tandoori 10.00-14.00 Pet & Owner Training Seymour St Grass Area 10.00-16.00 Paint an Umbrella Seymour St 10.00-16.00 CPPS School Activities Seymour St Grass Area 10.00-16.00 Underground Art McDonalds underground car park 10.00-16.00 Scouts Obstacle Course Seymour St Grass Area 10.30-12.30 Drop in and Draw Seymour St 11.00-13.50 Pizza Making for Kids Maranello’s 12.00-16.00 Bocce Competition Seymour St Grass Area 13.00-14.30 Upcycled Ceramics Seymour St 14.00-15.00 Pasta Making Class La Bocca Deli Cafe 14.00-15.30 Origami Class Mrad’s Bakery 14.00-16.00 Gardening/Compost Seymour St

Street Entertainment

10.00-16.00 2RDJ Live Broadcasts Subway 10.00-10.40* Babak & Friends Samir Abla Pastries 10.30-10.50 Sierra Leone Performance Brighton Ave corner 10.40-11.00* Burwood Girls High Hair Collections Salon 11.00-11.30* Belly Dancer Samir Abla 11.50-12.50 Carmel Mesiti & John Romeo 12.00-15.00 Live Bands Croydon Park Hotel 12.30-13.30* The Two Buskerteers Little Thai 12.40-13.00* Liquorice Stick Gypsy Band Rene’s 13.30-14.30 Lauren & Beatrice Violinists Mrad’s Bakery 14.30-15.30 Capoeira Topazio Along Georges River Rd

FRANS artwork will be on display at Hair Collections on Georges River Road.

ALONG with the many and varied musical groups performing along Georges River Road for the Experience Croydon Park Festival are Pamper Tours with reflexology, massage, skin care, make-up and hair consultations with five businesses

combining to showcase their services at Hair Collections. Art also figures highly on the ‘interaction’ list with the underground McDonald’s car park taken over by local artists and Croydon service provider FRANS, which organise

jobs and housing for people living with disability, showcasing some of their clients’ artwork in Hair Collections so the public can see exactly where their donations are going. “We think this is rather cool,” said Festival organiser Silvana Franz.

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There’s much to like about Croydon Park by Marcella Gallace and Belinda Noonan

THE CROYDON PARK Business Chamber will host its first festival in ten years on Saturday, October 11 along Georges River Road from 10am until 4pm and everyone is welcome to come along to see what this rising suburb has to offer. The Experience Croydon Park! Festival will showcase local talent, artists and businesses - and all with a twist. Unlike most festivals where a main road is closed off, the Chamber has thought outside the box. Music, street theatre and entertainment will be positioned on the pavement strips and inside participating shops along Georges River Road. Interactive classes including watercolour painting, origami, gardening, pizza making classes for kids and more are all available, plus there’s plenty for the more active with mini tennis, a Scouts obstacle course, pet and

owner training sessions and a Bocce competition. Seymour Street (off Georges River Road) will feature music and stalls, as will Beresford Avenue that leads to the Barbara Holborow Mural, which honours the work by one of Croydon Park’s most revered residents. Barbara Holborow, the ‘Kids Champion’, was a magistrate in the NSW Children’s Court for 12 years and , after retiring, established free legal aid for children in 1994. Barbara passed away at her Croydon Park home in 2012 but her contribution to the legal system and the improved welfare of thousands of children will be forever remembered. Barbara will be honoured during the Festival, and if you are a Harley Davidson fan, – you will be right up Barbara’s alley because the Harley Davidson Northern Beaches Social Riders, who supported Barbara’s initiatives and were a part of her funeral cortege, will roar into Croydon Park for the day.

Expect to see a range of musicians along Georges River Road, from Gypsy music and saxophone players to violinists and trumpet players, plus street theatre with masked performers from Impromptu Theatre who will be roaming the street. Don’t miss Capoeira Topazio drumming with girls in gorgeous costumes, which is bound to get the blood pumping! McDonald’s Croydon Park will transform their underground car park into a pop up gallery for the day with many local artists exhibiting their work plus there will be an interactive area for the community to have a go. One of Croydon Park’s most famous businesses is Pure Gelato, who will be celebrating their annual 10/10 Children’s Cancer Fundraising event. It’s a big day for Croydon Park, and everything is in walking distance. “This will be a combination of the business on Georges River Road, home based businesses,

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ALONG with a few friends Croydon Park resident and choir singer Kim Beltran will open the Experience Croydon Park Festival on the Seymour Street stage at 10am. The Festival is not the only date in Kim’s calendar on October 11. As a member of the hugely successful choir, The Cleftomaniacs, Kim will be performing in ‘A Really Big Show’ later that night at the South Sydney Uniting Church in Waterloo to raise funds for the church’s community work. Kim joined The Cleffies (as they are known) last year when they travelled to Hobart for the 2013 Festival of Voices and they plan to travel to New Zealand in 2015. The Cleffies are a community choir that started ten years ago and they attribute their success to their choice of music, which “is about

our local School and the Community. Life is not all about business and money but about family and community and working together. Without a strong community there is no business,” said Croydon Park Chamber President, Toni Franze. The Experience Croydon Park! Festival will be held on October 11, 2014 from 10pm to 4pm. See www. croydonparkbusiness. com.au Parking: Non metered parking is available on side streets off Georges River Road. Bus: 462,463,464 and 466 Bus Routes all service Croydon Park. See www. sydneybuses.info for Saturday schedules.

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The writing is on the wall by Belinda Noonan

AHEAD of the state-wide NSW Graffiti Removal Day on Sunday 26 October, the NSW Government in partnership with Rotary is asking sports clubs, community groups and local residents to volunteer and help clean off unsightly graffiti in their neighbourhoods. Graffiti costs local communities millions each year. Locally Burwood Council expended $129,000, Canada Bay in excess of $200,00, Ashfield $146,250 and Strathfield unable to “quantify a cost”. Strathfield Rotary Club, with the support of Strathfield Council and Dulux initiated

a graffiti removal program in 2013, which residents and businesses can access simply by making a donation and now the NSW Government have partnered with Rotary clubs state-wide to combat graffiti vandalism. At the Graffiti Removal Day launch on Fitzgerald Avenue in Strathfield last week, Attorney General Brad Hazzard made it clear that graffiti vandalism is a crime and will be punished. “By turning out in big numbers on Graffiti Removal Day, we will send a clear message to vandals we will not tolerate criminal behaviour or destruction of public property,” Mr Hazzard said.

A reformed graffiti vandal cleans up with help from West Tigers player Curtis Sironen.

“Graffiti is estimated to cost NSW more than $100 million every year – although these figures are conservative as it isn’t always reported to Police.” For one young previous offender, who can’t be named, graffiti is now in his past. “I started when I was 14. It was fun back then with all my mates but now it’s not,” the 16 year-old said. “We got charged and got a good behaviour bond. I realised it was other people’s property and now when I see graffiti, I don’t like it anymore.” Wests Tigers NRL star, Curtis Sironen joined Mr Hazzard, Police Minister Stuart Ayres and Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli in launching Graffiti Removal Day with Rotary Down Under and Strathfield Rotarians including newly elected Strathfield Mayor, Guilian Vaccari. “Young people may turn to graffiti because they are bored but getting involved in sport is a much healthier and productive cure for boredom,” Curtis Sironen said. Last year more than 1,000 volunteers helped clean up over 23,000 square metres of graffiti across NSW, saving nearly $1.5 million in graffiti removal costs. To volunteer or nominate a clean-up site register at www. graffitiremovalday.org.au All volunteers are provided with training, graffiti removal equipment and protective gear on the day. REPORT GRAFFITI: The free and confidential graffiti hotline in NSW is 1800 707 124 between 9am-5pm on weekdays.

8 October 2014

New apartment design rules could make car parks optional by Saimi Jeong

Local councils could be pre vented f rom s etting minimum car parking spaces under a new draft Apartment Design Guide to replace the Residential Flat Design Code. The new parking rules, proposed for 22 council areas including Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay and Strathfield, are part of a number of changes to apartment design measures recently announced by the NSW government. The key change is that some of the proposed criteria will be left up to developers to decide whether they wish to comply. For example, the guidelines set a minimum size for new

studio apartments at 35m2 but a developer may propose smaller units if it can be demonstrated that the space will provide a high standard of amenity. “Importantly, this change is restricted only to particular councils, applies only to development within close walking distance of transport ser vices and strongly discourages councils from allowing residents of these buildings to receive street parking permits,” Planning Minister Pru Goward said. For developments located between 400-800 metres from a station, or for outer areas of Sydney within 400 metres of a station, the relevant minimum would become the requirement

set out in the Roads and Maritime Services’ Guide to traffic generating development or the council’s requirements, whichever is less. Ms Goward said car parking had been included in the review because it was a significant cost that was passed on to buyers and a growing number of apartment residents were taking advantage of public or active transport, leading to less of a need for car parking. Ashfield and Strathfield councils have said it’s too early to comment on the new guidelines. The proposed changes will be on exhibition for public comment until October 10 and are available at www. planning.nsw.gov.au/proposals.

Inner West most searched in new online planning tool

ASHFIELD, Canterbur y, Marrickville and Parramatta were among the top ten searched local government areas for new online planning tools that have had more than 20,000 visitors in the first month. ‘Planning Viewer’, one of the ePlanning tools launched by the NSW government, aims to give people faster access to planning rules and information for floor space ratio, minimum lot size, or the heritage considerations of particular areas. “These innovative tools are about opening up planning and improving confidence in the system through increased

transparency and usability,” NSW Planning Minister Pru Goward said. The ‘Interactive Buildings’ tool, which provides a visual breakdown of low impact developments that are exempt from planning and building approvals, had generated more than 4,500 visits since being released in late July. “Where a homeowner might want to erect a new fence, pave a wider driveway or build a shed in the backyard – the tool tells you exactly what you need to do to comply with the existing planning laws and avoid having

to apply for building approvals,” Ms Goward said. “Most people are searching for information on residential developments like fences, car ports and balconies with other activity concerning commercial and industrial change of use queries.” A third online tool, Local Insights, has had more than 2,000 unique visitors logging on to view planning related statistics and trends in a specific local government area. For more information see www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ eplanning

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SPORTING excellence is a way of life for the Nobbs family with the youngest member, Kaitlin having learned of her selection to the Hockey Australia 2014/15 National Futures Group. The Year 11 PLC student has been recognised as an ‘Emerging International Athlete’ and will have the opportunity to develop her skill level and compete at a state and national level, but she has the advantage of having learned about competing at the elite level from her Olympian parents. Lee Capes and Michael Nobbs, both played hockey for Australia. Lee was a gold medallist at the 1988 Seoul Olympics whilst Michael, who competed at the 1984 Los Angeles games, went on to coach the Indian men’s hockey team at the 2012 London Olympics. If that isn’t enough experience, older sister and figure skater Jaimee is ranked in Australia’s top three and has represented Australia since 2009.

For Kaitlin, the Olympic stage awaits and at only 16 years of age, Kaitlin has also been selected for the NSW Arrows senior women’s team that will play in the Australian Senior National Championships in Brisbane in October. Following this competition the 2016 Olympic squad will be chosen. Last month, as a member of the PLC Sydney Firsts hockey team, Kaitlin helped to defend its crown as the champion independent girls’ school hockey team in September 2014. While Kaitlin would be thrilled at the prospect of representing Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics, she is working towards the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. “I’ve been playing competitively since the age of eight and it’s always been my goal to play for Australia at the Olympics. I’m looking forward to building on my skills and match experience over the next few years to be considered for a position on the national team,” Kaitlin said.

OCTOBER 1st marked the last official day for our much-loved and revered Governor, Her Excellency Dame The Honourable Marie Bashir AD CVO. Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Shelley Hancock paid tribute to our out-going Governor on her final day in office. “Over the past 13 years, Governor Bashir paved inroads for women, the disadvantaged, those suffering mental illnesses and Aboriginal people in cities and small country town across New South Wales. “Her Excellency’s kind gentle nature has reached across each corner of the state and her passion for helping the most vulnerable in our community has Her Excellency Dame The Honourable Marie Bashir AD CVO in October 2013 when she officially been extraordinary,” Mrs named the new public school in Strathfield, the Marie Bashir Public School. Hancock said. “As the state’s first female Governor, Professor Bashir broke an important barrier for women serving in high office, and as the first female Speaker of the NSW Parliament, I admire the example the Governor has set for female politicians and young women across NSW. “Professor Bashir will continue to be a 2015 HSC role model for women both young and old BIOLOGY across NSW as she continues to support CLASSES many organisations and charities in her BEGIN SOON retirement. EXPERIENCE “The Governor’s optimism for our  Over 22 years teaching Monday 6th October future is comforting to many as we move experience 6.30 – 8.30pm towards difficult times throughout the  Head Science teacher Tuesday 7 October world. 6.30pm-8.30pm  Government and nonFormer Defence Force Chief, General government schools Wednesday 8 October David Hurley AC DSC will be sworn  Board of Studies (BOS) 6.30pm-8.30pm in as Governor of New South Wales on for 10 years Thursday October 2, 2014. Saturday 11 October  Senior HSC marker Start at 10.00am Editor’s Note: I totally concur with the  Science exam writer sentiments expressed by Ms Hancock. Governor Bashir’s contribution to people Name: Joe Merlino across NSW has been stirring. Every time I covered her visits to this area, I went away Tutoring Office: 52A Burwood Road, Burwood 2134 feeling uplifted and calm. What a beautiful, Phone or Text: 0411 392 495 serene and accomplished woman we have Email: hscbiology@bigpond.com all had the pleasure to observe and be inspired by for these past 13 years.

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Excellence award for Edward TEN STUDENTS in the Strathfield electorate have been recognised in this year’s NSW Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Student Achievement in Community Languages, which were given out at a special ceremony on September 30. The NSW Government administers the Community Languages Schools Program, which provides annual funding to community organisations to operate language classes outside mainstream school hours for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in New South Wales. Leading the awardees was Homebush Boys’ High student, Edward Ye for the Chinese Community Languages School: Datong Chinese School Inc. “The winners were selected from a group of more than 300 nominated students,” Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli said. “This is a great achievement for Edward Ye, particularly given the number of students nominated.” Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli said that each year community languages schools nominate students on the basis of their academic achievement, language proficiency and contribution to the community. “These outstanding young students are developing language and cultural skills that will undoubtedly benefit them in the future. They attend community languages schools in their own time, usually on the weekend or after school,” he said. The languages studied include Chinese, Croatian, Filipino, Korean, Polish, Sinhala, Swedish, Tamil, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. This year 54 community languages were offered in more than 400 locations to more than 31,500 students from government and non-government schools.

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LIBERAL Guilian Vaccari has regained the Strathfield mayoralty he last held from 2012 to 2013 at the September 30 council meeting and has immediately declared that the “big fight for us is going to be anti-amalgamation to stay independent”. “Strathfield has 40,000 residents and all sorts of metrics show that we can stand alone,” Mayor Vaccari said. “We are serious about the fact that we want to stand alone and we will be able to prove that we can. We have no borrowings – zero and the lowest rates in the inner west.” “Everything I see, hear and read from other councils indicates that they would also prefer to stand alone. The next step for us is to engage with other councils.” Vaccari paid tribute to outgoing mayor, Cr Daniel

Strathfield Mayor and Rotarian, Cr Guilian Vaccari (centre) at the Graffiti Removal Day launch near Fitzgerald Avenue, Strathfield on 1 October.

Bott commending his last Mayoral Minute on the Fit for the Future reform package for councils, where he called for a formal commitment from the NSW Minister for Local Government, Paul Toole and Premier Mike Baird, that any

push for amalgamation be truly voluntary and that Council not face punitive measures if Council prioritises the interests of residents over the strategic aims of NSW Government. High on the newly elected

mayor’s list are the basics roads, rates and rubbish. “We have allocated $500,000 in the 2014/15 financial year. 98 percent of our footpaths are good but some need improvement and that has started already.”

Julie Anthony for Strathfield’s ‘Phantom’ ANDREW Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera, is a show loved by all, including Australia’s first lady of song, Julie Anthony AM OBE, who will attend the opening night of Strathfield Musical Society’s version of the world-famous stage show at The Latvian Theatre on October 17. “Phantom is a challenging show, even with the best resources. It is a daunting proposition to stage and

audiences have high expectations of any production,” said Robert McCloskey Vice-President Strathfield Musical Society. The production is being directed by Philip Clark and Kathryn Meekings and joined by the wonderful Melissa Stewart as choreographer. Brian Hughes will be appearing, and disappearing, as The Phantom, with Australian

Welcome boost to Rotary

STRATHFIELD councillor and recent mayor Daniel Bott was welcomed as the newest member to Strathfield Rotary on September 17, with President Allan Teale noting that the Club’s first president in 1971 was Bill Boyce, who was mayor of Strathfield on two separate occasions. Newly elected Strathfield mayor, Guilian Vaccari also joined Rotary recently. In its 44 year history, ten Strathfield mayors and many more councillors had been active members of Strathfield Rotary, which works closely

with council on community projects such as the annual Spring Fair, Carols in the Park and the Graffiti Removal program. Daniel Bott said that he was impressed by the community work performed by the club and was looking forward to taking part in the graffiti removal project. Strathfield Rotary meets at the Strathfield Golf Club each Wednesday at 6.30pm and community spirited people are welcome to attend. Call Rod McDougall on 9746 2424 for more information.

Rebecca MacCallion as Christine, Lachlan O’Brien as Raoul in Image courtesy Ray Wing-Lun Phantom Of The Opera.

Soprano Rebecca MacCallion as Christine, Lachlan O’Brien as Raoul, Felicia Harris as Madame Giry, Amy Fisher as Meg Giry and Chloe Angel as Carlotta. The Phantom of the Opera Performances: 17 to 26 October Where: The Latvian Theatre, 32 Parnell Street, Strathfield.

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Tai Chi for seniors THE Strathfield West Seniors Citizen’s club, which meets at Bates Street Community Centre in Airey Park at Strathfield, is inviting senior citizens to join their Tai Chi group on Mondays at 10.00am. Teacher Jan Lee will begin the new term on October 20 for eight weeks. The cost is $40 for the term and no experience is necessary

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Supercharge with superfoods this spring FIRST there was quinoa, then there was kale, now it is all eyes on chia seeds and coconut. With a new superfood being uncovered almost daily, navigating this complex nutritional territory can be tough. The original superfood is good old, tried and tested yogurt and when paired with

other superfoods packs a double whammy of nutritional value. Yogurt is a nutritional powerhouse packed with calcium, riboflavin and phosphorus helps to maintain healthy digestion, reduce tiredness and keep your metabolism firing and goes perfectly with other superfoods

Story and photosw by Mitchell Jordan

ANYONE who visits the Whitsundays will quickly realise that the old scenario of being stuck on a deserted island isn’t nearly as torturous as it sounds. In fact, the 74 islands on the tropical coast of Queensland are captivating enough to keep travellers keep coming back, whether it’s on a sailing trip, helicopter ride or by snorkelling. Fo r m o s t t r av e l l e r s , Wh it e h av e n B e a c h o n Whitsunday Island is arguably the jewel in the crown, and – for good reason – remains a must-see. Its white sandy shore stretches for seven kilometres, which means that despite the daily boat tours it is still possible to feel the beautiful isolation and serenity of being so far from civilisation. Departing the boat and wading knee-high in the turquoise water all add to the sense of adventure and discovery, as did the presence of a giant goanna which your writer encountered while venturing into the bushes in search of a toilet. Beyond a maze of islands, the Whitsundays offers much to see and do – on and off land – particularly for those in search of seaside luxury. Daydream, Hayman and Hamilton Islands all have reputations as popular resorts for those after some poolside pampering. This doesn’t mean that travellers should write off the mainland town of Airlie Beach, where this writer stayed in the serene hills of Peppers Airlie Beach Resort, only a

few minutes’ walk from Abel Point port, the starting point for any boat trips. Downtown has a much younger vibe, and a manmade lagoon was a pleasant place to relax after lunch, while Cedar Creek Falls in Proserpine is an impressive waterfall best viewed in the wet season. It would be un-Australian to be in this part of the world and not see the Great Barrier Reef. A two-plus hour boat ride from Airlie Beach with Cruise Whitsundays truly did feel like venturing to the edge of the earth with nothing but blue as far as the eye can see. Viewed from above, the reef is visible even from outer space, while from the boat it resembles an artist’s easel that merges with the skyline. With four hours to spend on a pontoon at either Hardy Reef or Knuckle Reef, the time passes quickly – probably too quick for most. No matter how long you have lived in Australia or swam in its beaches, nothing is preparation enough for being in the reef and under the water surrounded by fish, coral, clams and sometimes even turtles. Best of all, with life jackets and guides there is nothing preventing anyone, whether they can swim or not, from snorkelling with or without assistance and seeing what is truly an Australian wonder. Leaving this underwater world behind may be difficult to do, though the sight of a humpback whale breaching was enough encouragement to stay on land transfixed by the beauty of the islands and their inhabitants. Mitchell Jordan was a guest of Cruise Whitsundays.

Serves 6 2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup roasted macadamia nuts, chopped 1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped 1/4 cup shredded coconut 2 tablespoons pepitas 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons chia or linseed 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup dried sour cherries or cranberries 1 green apple, grated 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup water 500g mango flavoured yogurt fresh seasonal fruit and extra mango yogurt to serve 1. Combine all ingredients in a large container and refrigerate overnight. 2. To serve, spoon the muesli into bowls and top with extra yogurt and fruit.

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Call for tolerance and solidarity

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400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1 spring onion, finely sliced salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1. Slice chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin steaks. 2. Place 1 cup yogurt into a shallow bowl and whisk in enough water for it to reach the consistency of thickened cream. Dip chicken into the yogurt mixture, shaking off the excess and then coat in falafel mix. 3. Arrange crumbed chicken on a baking paper lined oven tray and spray with oil. Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through. 4. Combine remaining yogurt with tahini and lemon juice to make a sauce. 5. For the salad, halve the cucumber lengthways and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Slice diagonally and place in a bowl with the orange segments and juice, chickpeas, mint and spring onion. Season to taste and dress with olive oil. Serve alongside chicken drizzled with tahini yogurt.

SPEAKING in the House of Representatives On October 2nd, the Federal Member for Reid, Craig Laundy MP made a hasty but impassioned “through the eyes of youth” speech following the announcement of Australia’s escalation in the conflict against IS. Mr Laundy called on the community to remain tolerant and compassionate towards everyone in society, irrespective of their faith or background and to protect the values upon which Australia is founded. “I understand that Australia has been and always will be built on the back of migration. This is what makes us so great. Sitting five minutes from my home in my electorate on a normal school day are my two daughters surrounded by Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, atheists and Muslims, and not one of the children in those classes identifies anyone by race or religion”, Mr Laundy said in Parliament. “Through the eyes of youth we can learn so much.” “I do not begrudge talking about this topic; we need to. People are scared – I get that. But when people are scared, leaders need to stand up. They need to lead by example, not by scaring people.” “Terrorists hate what we stand for – freedom and democracy – and the best way they can attack us without actually attacking us is

to turn us on ourselves, because we then do the work for them.” “We cannot, as leaders in this parliament, allow that to happen. We cannot allow any child of any religion to be abused because of their faith, their dress or the colour of their skin. That is what we must stand shoulder-toshoulder against and eradicate. “I am happy to stand up, time and time again in this House, and debate this.” “I am not scared. I am excited that this was a topic for the House today because it gives me a chance to stand up and be firm on behalf of the people of Reid, who do not talk about multiculturalism: They live it.”

Victory for Camden Lodge supporters AN APPEAL against a decision by the Land and Environment Court to refuse demolition of historic Camden Lodge on Burlington Road at Homebush by owner Ronny Oueik has been dismissed. The Commissioner is reported as determining the submission must be rejected for a number of reasons, including the public interest of the property and neglect of the property.

Chefs do it for the kids by Mitchell Jordan

FOOD LOVERS and aspiring chefs can make a difference in more than just the kitchen by cooking and raising money for children living with disability at Cook for Kids. Lifestart’s Cook for Kids is a fundraising event that embraces food, people and children and promises to be a recipe for success. Held during Children’s Week from 20 to 27 October, Cook for Kids encourages businesses, schools, community

groups and families to cook and host a morning or afternoon tea, lunch or dinner at home, in the playground, at the park, in a store, or at work and ask guests to make a donation for the meal or light refreshments Cook for Kids is an inclusive event for children or adults. From the old fashion lemonade stand, to school cake days to celebration lunch at work, anyone can get involved. Hosts can register as an individual, corporate, sports team, recreation group or school

and invite colleagues, friends or family to attend and donate to Cook for Kids via www. cookforkids.org.au

Above: Into the mouths of babes – children Jemma and Isabille with Cook for Kids ambassador, TV chef, Jason Roberts.

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RUSSIA REACHES OUT TO BURWOOD The annual Russian Film Festival, Russian Resurrection, is screening at Event Cinema Burwood from 30 October to November. Russian Resurrection will be exhibiting 14 new Russian films and six retrospective films, including: Dersu Uzala, winner of the 1976 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film; and Test, winner of the 2014 Kinotavr Film Festival’s Best Film. Tickets can be bought online at www.eventcinemas.com. au/Cinema/Burwood

Lions hit twenty years

Dr Mariana Rodriguez: Illustrated lecture on the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. When: Friday October 20 Where: 12 noon Level 6 Council Chambers (Left to right) Charter member Jan Passmore RFD JP, Joe Samanek charter president, Michael Scanlon Zone Chair, Ian Raffan charter member, District Governor Anthony Cheung and Emma Photo: courtesy Gladys Lim Cheung. (front) Gladys Lim charter member and Russ Kenny.

TWO former mayors celebrated 20 years with the Burwood Lions Club in mid September at Burwood RSL, but perhaps the greatest celebration was honouring the constant 55 years of service to Lions by Russ Kenny.

LOCAL COUNCILS TO GET $4.8M IN ROADS FUNDING Councils in the Reid electorate will receive over $4.8 million for road construction and street repairs in November, as part of the federal government’s $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery scheme. Burwood Council $706,616, Strathfield Council $765,397, City of Canada Bay Council $1,690,159, Auburn City Council Russ DINE was congratulated THE$1,700,350 FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND MP Craig Laundy said the government is doubling Roads by fellow members, former to Recovery funding to councils next year (2015-16) to $700 million.

Burwood Mayor and Charter member Ian Raffan, former Mayor of Canada Bay Jeanette Ohara and District Governor Anthony Cheung. In his speech reflecting upon the history of the club, Ian Raffan recalled the “cash for cans” drive to raise money to benefit the community.

VIEW CLUB The next Concord West View Club luncheon meeting will be held on on Wednesday October 22 at Burwood RSL. This month’s speaker is David Murray. View Club Ladies help the Smith Family to educate the children of struggling families. Call 9747 2829.

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EVERYTHING ‘Superhero’ is all music and superheros in tights,” said an the rage and was proven yet again at Ashfield Council spokesperson. Comic Con-Versation was a Ashfield Library’s fist comic convention, Comic Con-Versation in late September celebration of all things comics with THEwith FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND an emphasis on DINE meeting the creators over two hundred people turning behind local publications. up, dressed to thrill and have fun. Two of Australia’s most highly “The night was filled with enthusiasm, respected graphic novelists, Bruce excitement and fun. Mutard and Pat Grant attended and “The workshops, panel discussions, 25 graphic storytellers. sketching and portfolio reviews proved Ashfield Library plans to make next to be a real hit – along with the food, year’s event even bigger and better.

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“Some weekends we even painted children’s centres. We also hosted open days for parents and organised a centenarian function at the Blind Society at Enfield,” Ian said. To join Burwood Lions and make a difference in your community, call President David on 0418 800312.

Dr Peter Bowden: In the public interest: lifting the lid on whistleblowers and those who speak out. Local author Peter Bowden’s new book aims to strengthen whistleblowing practices –the capability of any of us to speak out successfully whenever, in our working lives, we come to know of unethical or illegal practices. When: Friday October 22 Where: 1pm Level 6 Council Chambers

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MORE RECRUITS FOR FLEMINGTON POLICE Five probationary constables from the most recent police academy attestation in Goulburn in late August have been welcomed to Flemington Local Area Command by Police Minister Stuart Ayres and Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli. More than 2,600 probationary constables have been added to the Police Force since 2011.According to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research for the 24 months to June 2014, crime in the area has remained stable across 15 of 17 major crime categories, while malicious damage to property dropped by 25.1%. RECLAIM YOUR LOST MONEY The NSW government, through the Office of State Revenue, currently holds more than 305,000 items of unclaimed money valued at almost $140 million. Often, money gets lost when people move house or change address and fail to notify the issuer, such as a bank, financial institution or utility company. Common items of unclaimed money include refunds, overpayments, cheques, interest payments, proceeds of sale and unclaimed royalties. Unclaimed money can be found on the Office of State Revenue’s website.

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DR JULIAN HUGHES, a research scientist and coordinator at the NSW Research Angler Program will be making a presentation on the recreational Mulloway fishery, hosted by Club Burwood RSL Fishing Club at Burwood RSL on Monday, 13 October at 7:30pm. The Mulloway fish species Mulloway are a great sportfish that are not only a challenge to catch but also a prized table fish that can reach 180cm and 80kg but are commonly caught between 3 and 15 kgs. The NSW Research Angler Program works with the recreational Mulloway fishers to collect vital biological information by donating the frames of the Mulloway they catch to research enabling better assessment and monitoring of the stock. This is particularly important in the collection of data on the largest (and sometimes oldest) Mulloway, which recreational fishers are so good at targeting and catching. The participation of recreational fishers in this program in combination with data collected from commercial sources will allow NSWFisheries to build an improved overall picture of the health of the Mulloway stock in NSW so that it can be managed efficiently and effectively. The presentation by Dr Hughes on October 13 is open to the public and anyone over 18 is invited to attend. The Fishing club, hosts activities every month and membership will be available on the night.

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