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A festival to bring communities together
Light, colour and action for Strathfield’s Deepawali celebration. by Belinda Noonan
DEEPAWALI and the Festival of Lights is a significant date in the Hindu calendar and whilst it isn’t a public holiday in Australia, its significance is now more widely recognised, particularly in the Strathfield area. Local organisation, the Strathfield Australians of Indian Sub-continental Heritage Inc will present Deepawali – The Festival Lights at Strathfield Town Centre (opposite Strathfield Station) on Sunday, November 2 from 10am until 4pm.
All the vibrant colours and food from the sub-continent will be on show and the community is invited to attend and dress in their own national costumes “to brighten the celebrations”. There is no admission fee and the entertainment includes cultural shows (who doesn’t love the Bollywood costumes!), lots of food stalls, henna, face painting and more. The Festival of Lights is traditionally observed on the 15th day of the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar and is the most widely celebrated festival of the people from the Indian
sub-continent across the world. Deepawali means rows of lights and it is the festival symbolising victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana. People lit their houses to celebrate his victory.
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HE EXPERIENCE Croydon Park! Festival on October 11 proves that when local businesses stick together and play together, good things happen. Thirteen years ago there were 17 vacant shops along the Georges River Road strip, made worse by the only bank closing and the post office becoming a smaller outlet. The recent very successful festival, organised by the Croydon Chamber of Commerce and supported by the three councils (Burwood, Ashfield and Canterbury)
By Belinda Noonan
DETERMINATION PAYS OFF in which this precinct fits, is a triumph for the Chamber, its members and the community. Mayors Lucille McKenna, Brian Robson and John Faker all attended as did Burwood Councillors Lesley FurneauxCook and Tony Douheii
and Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli, but most of all the people turned out on a glorious day to see what was happening and ‘experience’ what Croydon Park has to offer. As Burwood Mayor John Faker said, “Thirteen years
ago Croydon Park was looking run-down and derelict”. Not any-more. The determined work of the Chamber and its active team, currently led by Toni Franz and before that, Hassan Moussa, have doggedly fought for improvements along Georges River Road in an effort not to be overlooked by the three councils on whose borders they sit. Toni Franz wasted no time at the official opening in asking the gathered mayors for better signage for Croydon Park, a large clock and fairy lights to brighten up the area. “The idea is to put Croydon Park on the map,” she said.
Planning for the festival started 18 months ago with eight volunteers on a budget of around $15,000. The process, which engaged local businesses and organisations, and the result speaks for itself. Over 3,000 people flocked to the area to try out pizza or pasta making, sit on the Harley Davidson motorbikes, see the local stalls and mingle – catching up with old friends or meeting new people. “It’s the heart and soul of the business owners who have brought this area alive,” said Ashfield Mayor Lucille McKenna. Canterbury Mayor Brian Robson promised to support
the area, so let’s see if there is renewed interest in the Chamber’s requests. The last word goes to Toni Franz who paid tribute to Croydon Park’s most honoured resident, the late Barabra Holborow - the Kids Champion. “It is in Barabara’s honour that the creation of the Festival and also the mural on Beresford Avenue has been created. Barbara would always advocate to shop local. It’s only in working together that we can make a difference and bring back that village feel.”
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THIRTEEN Sydney Councils are calling on their one million residents to join the Compost Revolution by reducing and recycling food and organic waste instead of throwing it away. Residents in Ashfield, Bankstown, Botany, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury, Hurstville, Kogarah, Leichhardt, Randwick, Rockdale, Waverley and Woollahra council areas can have discounted compost bins and worm farms delivered free of charge to their homes through a $998,555 initiative funded by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority. The Residents can now have their own compost bins and worm farms. partnering councils are
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Voters kept in the dark over donations by Mitchell Jordan
A PUSH for more frequent and timely disclosure of donations so that voters are aware of fundraising activity before an election is a key recommendation in an Interim Report published by The Expert Panel on Political Donations. The Panel was established by Premier Baird to consider and report on long term reform of election funding laws in New South Wales and will produce its final report by 31 December 2014. The Panel members are Dr Kerry Schott (Chair), The Hon. John Watkins, and Mr Andrew Tink AM. The Panel has found that New South Wales has the most strict electoral laws and regulations in Australia. However, it also discovered that New South Wales has a lax compliance and enforcement regime. A release from the Panel says that, in practice, accountability and transparency is not timely and an anti-corruption culture in the major parties seriously needs strengthening. In New South Wales, annual disclosure obligations apply to political parties, elected members, candidates and groups. Third-party campaigners and major political donors are also required to lodge annual declarations with the EFA. The report found that there is overwhelming support for more frequent and timely disclosure of political donations. “The Panel strongly supports online, real-time disclosure of political donations in the interests of transparency,” the report stated. Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli told Burwood Scene he was in favour of full and timely disclosures of donations at all times.
“I think that total transparency within a framework of caps for individuals and organisations as well as election spending caps is the most effective way of dealing with the issue of buying influence,” he said. Greens Member for Drummoyne, Alice Mantel, also welcomed the call for increased transparency, though she believes the proposed changes do not go far enough. “[They] should include criminal sanctions where individuals or corporations have been found to have breached the electoral law at any time in the past 10 years. “This provision should apply immediately and retrospectively to include politicians named by ICAC in its inquiry. “The current legislation limits any prosecution to being made within three years of the offence,” she told Burwood Scene. The Greens have put forward a submission to the Panel, calling for the ban to be extended to mining and exploration entities, along with those holding or seeking major government contracts, and to all entities (including registered clubs) with gambling/gaming interests. The NSW Opposition has described the NSW Government’s announcement of tougher penalties for politicians who break donation laws as a step in the right direction. However, the Labor Opposition has raised serious concerns over Mike Baird’s refusal to apply the new laws retrospectively, claiming that will allow politicians who “broke donation laws” at the last election to escape tough penalties.
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That is why Council continues to deliver our extensive Capital Works Program to ensure that all of our local infrastructure including roads, footpaths and drains are in good condition. The following projects are now complete:
• Grogan Street (footpath) • Oxford Street (road resheeting) • Victoria Avenue (road widening) • Williams Lane (restoration) Closer to the Burwood CBD, works at Railway Square are progressing rapidly with the completion of paving at the eastern section and the internal restoration underway.
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John Faker running for Strathfield pre-selection
Burwood Mayor John Faker chats with local residents at the Croydon Park Festival. by Belinda Noonan
BURWOOD Mayor John Faker has formally announced the worst kept secret all year by finally saying that he will stand for pre-selection as the Labor candidate for Strathfield. The Labor pre-selection process calls for a decision based upon 50 percent weighted to the branch members the other 50 percent to the community. Nominations for pre-selection will open in early November, followed by a three-week community pre-selection. The endorsed candidate will probably not be known until just before Christmas. Former Newcastle MP, Jodi McKay was quietly living in the Ashfield area after losing her seat in the 2011 elections until the recent ICAC revelations that she had been stabbed in the back by her own party. Ms McKay, who is believed to be the Labor head-honchos’ preferred Strathfield candidate, told Burwood Scene via Twitter that she hadn’t made up her mind about whether she would stand in the pre-selection. “I have no more to add than I’ve already said publicly. My position remains that I’m being urged by the
Party to run, but I haven’t yet made a decision on whether I will,” Ms McKay advised. Faker had been weighing up his decision for months and says he was encouraged by community support. “There were many local residents asking me to stand and that means a lot to me. After 14 years in local government, one of the key strengths I have now is talking with people about their issues and working through those issues. I accept that people don’t always share the same opinion and that’s OK,” Faker said. With four young children, John and wife Julie call themselves “the normal couple” and Julie Faker said that’s just the way she likes it when I ran into her with a shopping trolley outside a supermarket in Burwood. “We’ve both grown up in Croydon, made our home in Croydon and our children go to nearby schools. We’ve been married for 14 years and politics has been a part of it since day dot. It’s just second nature now. My priority is the kids but we always ensure that our family comes first, with family time and John takes the kids to and from school most days,” said Julie. “Politically John knows what he is talking about. For me, he’s got better and better and blossomed as a leader.
He’s more relaxed. He knows this area inside and out,” she said. If Faker is the successful candidate there will be a larger area for him to door-knock. “What the Strathfield seat needs is a real local. To me, being an MP is about being a part of the community – sharing their fights, struggles and celebrations,” he said. “A big issue is council amalgamations. I don’t support a huge council that could take in Ashfield, Strathfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Marrickville and Leichhardt.” He also listed planning powers as a major battleground. “The Liberals promised local communities would have more say on where development takes place. Under the Gateway proposal, blocks of land can bypass councils and my role would be to fight with the residents to protect their community.” The future of the Strathfield town centre is also high on his list. “That development needs to be done with care. Strathfield is not a major centre like Burwood is and needs to retain its village feel. Yes – it needs to be rejuvenated and any future development should be sensitive and should remain in character with Strathfield.”
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By Mitchell Jordan
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The lost art of thank you
GIVEN the death of both mail and manners I struggled to maintain my composure when I received a missive from a Japanese student I had taught who wrote to say thank you. Granted, he was in his fifties and grew up with textbooks not tablets, not to mention coming from one of the politest societies in the world, though the gesture made me realise how we are all too quick to complain – often over social media – and are in serious danger of forgetting to thank people for their efforts. I’m the first one to say that nine times out of ten the customer service we receive in Australia is nothing short of appalling. A lifetime of indifferent sales staff or bored consultants has left me singing the praises of internet shopping, though my rule is simple: complain when – and only when – a complaint is genuinely valid. When a receptionist at a five-star hotel snapped at me after I called to say the doorhandle was broken I made a beeline for her manager and did not let the matter go easily. However, when a member of the Apple store in Sydney solved my techno-migraine with good humour and a free replacement I made a mental note of his name, went straight home and wrote Apple an
email filled with effusive praise. My logic is that both of these actions might result in the right people keeping their jobs. As a journalist I am accustomed to being screamed at, often over something so small as an adjective which an overly sensitive interviewee finds insulting to their often inflated reputation. A former boss at a magazine where I worked once told me: “You can never take people as seriously as they take themselves”, though I reckon I could count on one hand the number of times people have called to say something nice. Last year I interviewed former Woman’s Day editor, Nene King, in the lead up to the ABC’s mini-series about her reign as editor. It made my week when she called to say how much she enjoyed reading the piece and wished me well in my career. It’s no coincidence that both Nene and my former Japanese student come from the time of pen and paper. Perhaps if we put down our smart phones and looked away from the screens for a few seconds we might realise how much we have to be grateful for. Thank you and goodbye. Mitchell Jordan is Deputy Editor at Burwood Scene.
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Fond family memories on your table by Belinda Noonan
THE hugely popular Anar Charcoal Chicken in Croydon Park has been expanded to a second location on Rochester Street in Homebush by its owners Roger and Charlie Boustany and has opened in style with indoor/outdoor seating for its all home-made eat-in or takeaway Charcoal Chicken and Lebanese cuisine. Roger and Charlie, who are cousins and live locally, opened their Croydon park shop ten years ago and have built a loyal customer base for their ‘made with love’ authentic Lebanese food that has been hailed by experts ‘as the real deal’. Perfectly cooked charcoal chicken that is gluten, hormone and steroid free is their speciality along with every-day fresh Lebanese salads and as a ten-year customer, I can say they are all truly yummy but the potatoes probably top my favourites list. The fit out of the new Homebush location, headed up by Roger’s wife Joanne, is spectacular for its modern, yet
warm and inviting decor that uses each space in a wholly integrated design with disabled access and cleverly incorporated personal messages from the Boustany family. “We grew the business in Croydon Park and after ten years, it was time to expand. All our food is authentic, made from fresh locally sourced ingredients – including the marinades and sauces, and from the food we love to cook in our kitchen,” said Roger Boustany. After opening a few weeks ago, the cousins are already feeling the Homebush love. “This is a very friendly location and it’s been a brilliant start. We have people who already knew us from Croydon Park coming to Homebush for the first time, which is great. They have already tasted our food so they know it,” Roger said. Anar Charcoal Chicken at 45 Rochester Street, Homebush is open every day from 11am until 9pm and offers eat-in, take-away, catering, platters and family meals. Try it out and if you are quick you can buy a whole chicken for $10 until October 31.
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TO CELEBRATE the launch of the Schools Legacy Program ahead of the Netball World Cup SYDNEY 2015, Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander, players Sharni Layton and Madi Robinson, Reid Federal MP Craig Laundy, and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School students and teachers gathered at Sydney Olympic Park for their ‘Class of 2015’ school photo. The Class of 2015 photo marks the creation of the Netball Schools Legacy
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Robinson and Sharni Layton, not to mention the obvious commitment from Craig Laundy MP,” the CEO added. The federal government has committed $3 million to assist Netball Australia in delivering the 2015 Netball World Cup with an additional $3 million towards the construction of a Netball Centre of Excellence in Sydney.
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SHIRLEY Chen and Catelyn Ha from MLC School Burwood were awarded a high commendation in the 2014 Money Stuff Challenge and were announced among the winners at the NSW Fair Trading’s annual Money Stuff Youth Forum, at the Powerhouse Museum in early October. The MLC students were highly commended in the NSW Metropolitan category with each receiving $150 and $500 for their school. Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli said the entry was awarded because of its well-presented and clear message relevant to young teens. “The student’s video entry provided an entertaining account of what not to do when it comes to managing money and gives the audience some really easy steps to follow to be smart with their money,” Mr Casuscelli. The Money Stuff Challenge is NSW Fair Trading’s annual competition for high school students in Years 8 to10.
A PROPOSAL to redevelop MLC School in Burwood is now on exhibition for community feedback. The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking views on the school’s redevelopment plans including: the demolition of residential dwellings at 31A and 33 Park Road; the demolition of six school buildings; construction and use of a new teaching and learning building; construction of a new art building; alterations and additions to the existing Year 6 building; refurbishment of the Independent Learning Centre and landscaping and removal of 22 trees.
A spokesperson for the Department of Planning and Environment said input from the local community will be considered as part of assessing the project. “The proposal will allow the school to update and improve current learning and staff spaces as well as increase open space,” the spokesperson said. “I encourage everyone to take a look and have their say.” To make a submission or view the development application and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) visit www. majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov. au. Submissions can be made until 7 November.
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St Martha’s first art exhibition RENOWNED artists have donated several artworks to support and encourage budding young artists at Strathfield’s St Martha’s Primary School for their inaugural Art Exhibition on October 24.
All the children in the school as well as each class have created a piece of art work guided by the teachers and aligned with the art curriculum. ‘The children have been completely engaged in creating their individual artworks for the Art Exhibition,” said Principal Ms Curry. “They have also loved being part of producing a combined art work representing some of their learning. Our school this year has had a significant focus on the Creative Arts and our art show is a fabulous opportunity to showcase our children’s hard work and dedication.”
St Martha’s students Ashleigh Stathak, Olivia Ayoub (school captain) and Elissa Sarkis with one of the “class” artworks up for sale at the Art Exhibition.
The Art Exhibition enables the families to purchase their children’s art work to display in their own homes. The families and the community will also be able to purchase both the class
art work and several beautiful pieces of art from artists. “We have been very fortunate to have several beautiful pieces of art work donated from some renowned artists including a limited edition print by Ken Done”, said Barbara Ryan, President of the P&F. Local artist and renowned potter from Enfield, Tanya Bechara is one of the artists to donate to the exhibition, which commences on Friday afternoon for the students followed by a cocktail function for the broader community. On Saturday, 25 October there will be free public viewing and all the community is welcome to attend. The cocktail function from 6pm until 8pm will include the school’s string ensemble, violinists, singers, food and refreshments. Special guest speaker is Caroline Butler-Bowdon, Assistant Director, Sydney Living Museums. To book for the cocktail function go to http://www. trybooking.com/104431 or call 0418 465 327. Tickets costs $25.
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Sign up for Kindy Safety Packs KINDERGARTEN Orientation Day Road Safety Packs will be available from the Roads Maritime Services (RMS) to help support our most vulnerable road users. The packs come with Safety Town DVD’s, fact sheets, fridge magnets and fun stickers to remind children about using the passenger side to get in and out of the car from the “safety door”. “These packs are a great way to help parents talk to children who are starting school next year about road safety,” Strathfield MP Mr Casuscelli said. “When kids start school they spend more time around roads and it is important they develop road safety skills.” The packs include height charts to help ensure parents are using the most appropriate car seats for these youngsters and a car seat safety guide. Schools or parents wanting Kindergarten Orientation Day Road Safety Packs can place orders by calling 1800 060 607 and quote the reference number 450092022 or email RMSorders@bluestargroup. com.au
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THE Experience Croydon Park! Festival has been declared “a huge success” by organisers – the Croydon Park Chamber of Commerce – as an estimated 3,000 people visited the village feel shopping strip on Georges River Road for the inaugural event with satellite events on adjoining streets.
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“Primarily organised by eight volunteers on the Events Committee, planning started 18 months ago with a budget of around $15,000,” said President Toni Franz. “There has been positive feedback from stall holders, musicians and the public. We are all very happy.”
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The Harley Davidson Northern Beaches Social Riders thrilled bike lovers and local children.
THE race that stops the nation on the first Tuesday in November has become an unofficial half day holiday in NSW as the pundits and the ‘Melbourne Cup only’ punters drop everything to watch the world-famous race at 3pm. The 2014 $6.2million Emirates Melbourne Cup is a day to have fun, enjoy a great lunch and become an arm chair expert. Those in the know are reporting two-time runner up Red Cadaeux will be back on Australian turf looking for a ‘third time lucky’ finish and that mighty stayer joins at least
southeRN Cross Catholic to be involved in this project. Vocational College students have The students and men’s shed left their mark in Burwood Park, members did a fantastic job,” installing new benches and table said Burwood mayor, Cr John settings outside the Burwood Faker. “This project does more Park Community Centre. than teach students valuable supported and coordinated practical skills, it allows them by Burwood Council, year 12 to make a contribution to our construction students have been local community and engage working with the strathfield with elder residents.” 15 other international horses looking own as he glides his way through a The package new installation is one shed, to 154th build Cup fittingspowerful of diamond hits to take themen’s honours on the for local facilities includingfrom of Cracklin’ numerousRose majorand upgrades to Day. Kentucky enfield for aquatic CentreWoman Burwood Park which include the to Cherry Cherry and Sweet If you the are looking a fun day proposed multi-purpose Burwood Park Community closer toandhome, Burwood RSL Caroline, Holly Holy, Solitarystage Man playground and Centre. Song Sungnew Blue. is featuring all your favourite andstructure, “Burwood Council is proud Doors footpath upgrades. Melbourne Cup celebrations open for Melbourne Cup including a hat parade, best dressed, Day at 10am on Tuesday, November 4 at Burwood RSL. Lunch starts at 12 raffle draw and a lucky draw prize. Dress to the nines and gather your noon and the show at 1.30pm. BecoMe a BuRWooD SceNe Tickets cost $33 per person and friends for a fabulous time, plus enjoy the Neil Diamond Tribute Show FaN include two course lunch and FaceBook oR aFolloW starring internationally renowned uS oNcomplimentary tWItteR morning tea. Book online at clubburwood.com. Bobby Bruce. The power and purity of @BurwoodScene Bobby’s au, phone 8741 2888 or visit Club voice puts him in a league of his Reception.
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MASTERPLAN CRITICISM MISSES THE MARK Ashfield Mayor, Lucille McKenna speaks after Charles Casuscelli’s claim that the Ashfield Masterplan is a “con job.”
The member for Strathfield is friendly public domain concept clearly out of touch. His actions plans which include proposals and comments are incredibly for laneway activation, new disrespectful to the Ashfield open spaces, street greening, community. The member has places for community art, new taken no active role in any of the outdoor dining and trading work underway and he was not opportunities, improving traffic present during my discussions movement and new community with the former minister. I do not infrastructure such as seating know what he is talking about! andby paving. Home and Community Podiatry Service, auspiced Burwood Council, I am absolutely appalled by To date Council has received is for residents of the Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury, his continued and unrelenting strong support and feedback for Leichhardt, Marrickville and Strathfield Localthe Government Areas. attacks on Ashfield Council program and is powering ridiculing good work being forward with a ‘bold new vision’ We aim toundertaken provide a comprehensive, responsive and flexible by the committed for the Town Centre. and council staff. Care Council alsowhich recently podiatry servicecouncil for the Home and Community targethas group wants heights and forwarded new Planning includes theHe frail aged,extra people with disabilities, and theira carers. increased floor space ratios, so Proposal to the Department www.concordfarmersmarket.com.au is you, the member of Planning If youwho think a friend speaking or family member may be& Environment for? to rezone land at the eastern eligible please callare: the Podiatry Serviceend on 99 99Town 39 Centre to The facts of11 the Follow @ConcordMarkets Earlier year I launched provide for increased mixed to talkthis to someone aboutthe the service. Council’s proposed Town Centre development opportunities, Public Domain and Master greater building heights and Plan process. At the time I said densities and further public that Council was working on a domain improvements. bold and innovative Project to In addition, since gazettal renew and revitalise the Ashfield of the new LEP last December, Town Centre. A key aim was to new development projects in renew the Town Centre’s public Hercules Street and Liverpool ADVERTISEMENT spaces to make Ashfield a safer, Road have already been more attractive, pedestrian approved and new construction friendly and lively destination has commenced. The new to visit and do business. My Ashfield Local Environmental announcement was made Plan (LEP) has already been with the concurrence of the a significant stimulus for former Minister of Planning and major new investment in the aligns with Council’s long term Town Centre and this trend Community Strategic Plan. is expected to continue with The Town Centre Renewal many more projects currently Project has made significant being considered through progress over the last few pre-lodgement processes. months. The Masterplan In fact, as part of the process process is ‘whole of community’ of endorsing the new LEP and ‘whole of government’ the Department of Planning process involving Transport & Environment tested a for NSW, Police, Department new Economic Analysis and At Homebush Community Bank® Branch there’s never been a bigger opportunity to lock in a of Planning and Environment, Feasibility tool (now being rolled low, low interest rate. 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(L to R) Girls Night In organiser Megan McKee-Griffith (far right) with two of her friends Sharon Hamilton and Leanne Sakker. by Belinda Noonan
EIGHT years ago, at only 37 years of age, Karen Summers died from aggressive breast cancer leaving behind a husband and three-year-old son. Karen asked her friends to promise that they would always have regular screening. One of those close friends is Russell Lea’s Megan McKee-Griffiths who says that Karen “was strong and never
complained. We promised her we’d get checked out. I miss her.” Karen’s death motivated Megan to host a Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Girls Night In four years ago at home with fifteen friends. After another close girlfriend was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago and last year moved her event to Café Prato in Abbotsford with 72 women attending. “Café Prato did such a good job last year that we are going back this year on November 1st and are already sold out with
100 women attending. It’s a nice catch up for the girls and always heaps of fun,” said the mum of two young children. Last year Megan raised $1500 and this year she is hoping to top $2,000. Spokesperson for Cancer Council NSW’s Metro Sydney region, Lauren McAlister said, “In the South Western Sydney region, it is predicted that, by 2016, 686 people will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer in a single year, with 143 deaths expected.”
The Cancer Council is the only charity that supports women through every stage of breast and gynaecological cancers. Money raised from Pink Ribbon helps to fund world-class research, prevention programs, and provide more than 20 support services for patients, survivors and their families. For those in the Ashfield area, Ashfield Primary School in Ashfield is hosting a pink breakfast on Pink Ribbon day, Monday 27 October.
Milestone for medico THERE won’t be too many inner west residents who have had a colonoscopy who wouldn’t be familiar with the Centre for Digestive Diseases at Five Dock and Professor Thomas Borody. Professor has been at the helm for 30 years this month and he estimates that over 78,000 patients have been seen in the clinic, which is known for its innovative therapies. “Our therapies frequently change people’s lives. The Centre focuses on the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulcers and acid reflux or GORD, and a major part of its work is colonoscopic diagnosis and removal of polyps in screening numerous patients to prevent bowel cancer,” Professor Borody explained. Other achievements in the Centre’s history is the development of new drugs and
devices that positively impact thousands of people around the world. Among these are a pre-colonoscopy bowel preparation, ulcer treatment and the development of ‘Oxyguard’ and ‘Twinguard’ for prevention of low oxygen during endoscopy. Most recently, a tablet ‘bowel preparation’ has been developed and licensed to a US company, with more products currently in development for Coronary Artery Disease and asthma. The entertaining Professor Borody (and anyone who has been his patient knows exactly what we mean) says there are plans to expand into larger premises in the next few years to continue the innovation for his patients. A special 30th Anniversary Dinner was held for staff and guests on October 16 at Ottimo House on Great North Road in Fivedock.
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OPAL EXTENDS ITS REACH Opal cards can now be used on all buses in the inner west, with the latest rollout covering more than 75 suburbs including Balmain, Rozelle, Leichhardt, Lilyfield, Annandale, Dulwich Hill, Earlwood, Marrickville, Newtown and Redfern. By the end of the year, all 5000 buses will be Opal-active. Inner West light rail users will also be able to tap on with Opal early next year. TOOLS TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE The Tools for Success program is offering a hand up to women living in social housing, encouraging them to take up an apprenticeship in non-traditional trades by offering individual scholarships of up to $5000. The scholarships are open to any woman aged 16 years and over who is: living in social housing, on the NSW Housing Register, living in crisis or supported accommodation, or who has lived in social housing within the past five years. Applications are open until 14 November
Tenders Paddling in the Cooks River: open for imagine that? employment …Meet Mavis… services by Belinda Noonan
LOCAL organisations that have the capacity and determination to help more job seekers find and keep a job are being asked to submit a tender for Employment Services 2015-20. The Australian Government is investing $5.1 billion in a new model to operate from 1 July 2015 to better meet the needs of job seekers, employers and employment JUSTICES MEETING services providers. The next meeting of the Ashfield / Burwood The new model has a range of branch of the NSW Justices Association is on incentives to help employers take Wednesday , 19 November at 7.15pm at Club on new staff including significant Burwood RSL at 96 Shaftesbury Rd. wage subsidies for young job Guest Speaker will be Dr. Tom Crow BE, FIEAust, seekers, older job seekers and the author of the Stroke Recovery Carers Handbook. long term unemployed. All Justices of the Peace welcome and It also includes a revamped Work encouraged to attend. for the Dole programme which allows job seekers to demonstrate NSW ACCIDENT REPORTING RULES CHANGE to future employers that they are NSW Police will only need to attend an accident keen and willing to work, while also if: giving something back to our local • Anyone is trapped or injured community. • Police are needed to direct traffic or deal with The Government has moved to hazards five-year contracts; introduced a • Any driver appears to be affected by alcohol or new mid-contract price adjustment drugs so that services can be maintained • A bus or truck needs to be towed over the life of the contract; and a • Anyone involved has failed to exchange details THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND new regionalDINE loading in recognition If NSW Police are not required to attend, contact of the higher costs of delivering your insurer or a towing company of your services in some areas. choice to arrange for your vehicle to be towed The tender closes on 17 if required. If you cannot arrange a tow call the November 2014. Information on Police on 131 444. Download http://tinyurl.com/ the tender and purchasing process nbsb3rj from the NSW Police website and leave is available at www.tenders.gov.au it in your glovebox.
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NEW ZEALAND’S Gar y landscape painter using Freemantle, from Shannon on natural pigments to create the North Island will become rich and impressive images Ashfield Council’s first Kiwi is well regarded in the art artist in residence from October community and now the 23 until early January. Australian landscape has already Gary has a Diploma of beckoned with Gary visiting Fine Arts in painting from Mt Victoria and Blackheath to materials for his work in AND DINE C a nt e r b u r yTHE Un iFRIENDLY v e r s i t y, collectPLACE TO SHOP graduating in 1984 and exhibits Ashfield. extensively throughout New An Open Studio will be held Gary Freemantle: Kiwi ‘Artist in Zealand with leading dealer at Thirning Villa, 40 Arthur Residence’ for Ashfield. galleries, public galleries and has Street Ashfield on Thursday, For more information call shown a small sampling from 23 October from 11am to 2pm his Mud Series in New York. and Saturday, 15 November Anthia Hart on 9716 1866 or Gary Freemantle on 9798 7959. His work as expressionist from 1pm to 3pm.
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MAVIS Andrews could by virtue of age qualify as a wise woman but in chatting with the energetic and young-at-heart 95-year-old, there’s no doubt that her words of wisdom are genuine pearls. The mot her of t wo, grandmother and great grandmother of six says has lived in the one Croydon Park house all her life and says “life is so simple”. “It’s so easy to live a happy life. I live by doing the right thing. You are happy if you do the right thing and if you live by that, you have no fear of anything,” Mavis says. “I feel blessed because I was given everything I need. I’m not a church goer and I wouldn’t want to see them gone, but I work with nature in my garden every day.” Mavis recounted stories from her early years including paddling in the Cooks River as a 10-year-old. “Yes we did,” Mavis affirmed. “We all did.”
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Spooksville – Halloween history Be an Aussie fan by Belinda Noonan
HALLOWEEN is gaining popularity in Australia as more parents and children head out trick-or-treating on October 31. If you’ve been resisting Halloween fun because you see it as ‘un-Australian’ there is enough evidence in retail, costume shops and the increasing knocks on the door that this kooky, crazy but fun US holiday has landed down under. Whilst the Yanks lay claim to Halloween, or All Hallows’ Evening, it was the Irish and Scottish immigrants to America who brought the tradition with them. Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced “sah-win”). The festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture and was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter.
The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc such as sickness or damaged crops. All the spooky traditions have a story behind them, such as the bats when the ancient festival would include a bonfire, which attracted insects and in turn the bats. The masks and costumes were to mimic the evil spirits (or appease them) and is said to go back to the Middle Ages. Trick-or-treating resembles the late medieval practice of ‘souling’, when the poor would go door to door on Hallowmas receiving food in return for prayers for the dead on All Souls Day. Shakespeare mentions Hallowmas in his comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. I know I will have some treats waiting by the door, will you?
Resurrection returns Inspiring leader to Burwood passes away by Mitchell Jordan
RUSSIA will be in the spotlight once again when the annual film festival, Russian Resurrection, screens at Events cinemas in Burwood throughout the next two months. Directing the 11-year-old festival is Strathfield local, Nicholas Maksymow, who has been with the event from day one. “It’s grown considerably,” he explained. “We started by doing only Sydney and Melbourne. Now we’re national and this year we’re going to New Zealand for the first time.” Nicholas acknowledged that there are many Australians who have never seen a Russian film, which is why he believes the festival plays such an important part in Sydney’s cultural space. “Not a lot of Russian films get theatrical releases here, so this festival gives people the chance to better understand both the cinema and culture of Russia,” he said. Russian films differ greatly to much of what is shown in mainstream cinemas, mostly because they tend to fit into the arthouse genre. “If we look at Hollywood cinema, nine times out of ten it always ends with the
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goodies winning out over the baddies, but in Russian cinema that’s not always the case,” Nicholas explained. “It can often be quite sad – there’s a realistic factor to it.” No one can deny that 2014 has been a year when Russia has come under scrutiny following the MH17 tragedy in July. However, Nicholas does not believe this will deter potential cinema-goers. “I don’t think people judge Russian culture or cinema based on their views of Putin,” he said. Russian Resurrection runs from 30 October to 9 November.
Step up for Sidoti WITH resignation of NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner, Premier Mike Baird welcomed new Deputy Premier Troy Grant on October 17 and also announced the appointment of John Sidoti as Parliamentary Secretary for Planning in NSW. Mr Sidoti said he was delighted with his appointment as Parliamentary Secretary
for Planning and looks forward to working with The Hon Pru Goward MP, Minister for Planning and Minister for Women. Mr Sidoti said there are many challenges within planning and he is confident that he brings to the role a fresh approach to tackling many of the complex planning issues that are before NSW.
Strathfield’s first female mayor, Eve Dutton.
STRATHFIELD Council’s first female mayor, Eve Dutton passed away in Brisbane last week. Eve was born in 1928, educated at Meriden School (as a boarder from age 7) and for 25 years taught at the TAFE School of Art and Design, becoming the head of the design department from 1978 until her retirement in 1986. Her Municipal Council career began in 1987 and continued until 2000, during which time she became the first female Mayor of Strathfield in 1991–1992 and again in 1995-1996.
Eve was also a dedicated member of Strathfield Rotary, always remaining in contact with Meriden School and helped to establish Rotaract activities within the school. Her community work was recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2007. Eve moved from Strathfield to Brisbane in 2011 to be with family as her health began to fail. It is expected that a memorial service will be held in Strathfield. The Dutton Centre on Augusta Street in Strathfield was named in Eve’s honour in December, 2012.
AN AUSTRALIA DAY Initiative of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria run by the Australia Day Council has launched ‘The Aussie Fan’ campaign and if the facebook and online response so far is any indication, the program will be popular. Some of Australia’s famous faces are encouraging people to join Australia’s biggest fan club this summer, telling the world why they are a fan of this great nation in the lead up to Australia Day 2015. Much loved Aussie celebrities including football stars, Tim Cahill and Harry Kewell, pro surfers, Sally Fitzgibbons and Courtney Hancock, Home and Away actors, Ray Meagher and Lynne McGranger and Nickelodeon duo, Luke and Wyatt, have jumped on board the Aussie Fan campaign. The Aussie Fan campaign celebrates what makes people excited and passionate about this country, helping to tell the story of what is loved about Australia by everyday Australians. For Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Stephanie Rice, she’s an Aussie Fan because she “loves our competitive spirit, passion for sport and seeing Australians celebrate a victory.” Celebrity trainer, Michelle Bridges, joined the Aussie Fan Club saying, “because anything is possible here in Australia and we all have the freedom to be our unique selves. There is a reason they call it the lucky country!” The Aussie Fan campaign is open to all Australians, both here and abroad, and people can join the Aussie Fan Club simply by uploading a photo and their Aussie Fan message about what makes them an Aussie Fan via AussieVault.com.au. Aussie Fans are then encouraged to share their message with #AussieFan via social media to spread the word. Once messages have been uploaded, they will form part of the Aussie Fan Club gallery on AussieVault.com.au, telling the story of Australia by Australians and ultimately reflecting our national values and identity. Besides having the opportunity to share their passion for this great nation, Aussie Fans will also have the chance to win three cash prizes of $1,000 based on the best photos and messages. To enter, visit www.aussievault.com.au/ aussiefan
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ANYONE hoping to find their sea feet can get an insight into sailing at the annual free Discover Sailing Day, which offers the experienced and beginner alike the opportunity to try life under sail. Taking place on Sunday 26 October, inner west residents can visit Concord and Ryde Sailing Club, located at Kissing Point Park, corner
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DRUMMOYNE Water Polo Club’s Under 16 boys’ team has taken the bronze medal at the national Championships for the third consecutive year. The 2014 titles, held in Hobart in early October, saw the Drummoyne Devils defeat Perth side City Beach in a come-from-behind victory, winning 10-9 as the final buzzer sounded. The bronze was also the third consecutive for coach Petar Petrovic. “Some boys have been part of the bronze medal winning team for two years and one, Chris Artemi, has been part of all three,” said Petar. “It was a great honour for Chris to be named in the prestigious Team of the Tournament at the end of the competition in Hobart,” he added. “To finish in the top three teams in the country in the past three years is something I’m really proud of,” Petar said. “It shows the strength of our players in our junior men’s age group, and many will now advance to play at senior level for our club.” 25 teams contested the titles with the Melville Sharks from Western Australia winning the
Under 16s and Queensland’s Barracuda Barras taking the silver. Devils coach Petar Petrovic, who came to Australia from Serbia in 2008, has been promoted Men’s Head Coach for summer 2014/15 and will coach the men’s First Grade and National League sides. He has also coached NSW representative teams in recent years. “Many of the boys I’m coaching at Drummoyne have the potential to progress to play at Australian representative level so I’m looking forward to helping them to continue to grow their skills. We already have many very experienced senior players in our First Grade and National League squads so it will be exciting to see what we are able to accomplish in the upcoming season as well as the years ahead.” The 2014 Under 16 boys’ te am compr is e d Bla ke Artemi, Chris Artemi, Daniel Lukic, Harry Gilkes, Jayden Gimbergh, Joe Kospetas, Lachlan Davis, Liam Corry, Matt Dembecki, Rory Williams and Taylor Mcdonald.
Pictured above: Third bronze medal running for Under 16s Drummoyne Devils.
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National football coach Postecoglou’s Asian Cup test joins Burwood Scene by Paul Brown
by Belinda Noonan
WITH the Asian Cup around the corner and the ever increasing football fans and players (soccer to some of us) in the inner west, Burwood Scene is joining the party and welcomes recently retired
National Pararoos coach, Paul Brown to our reporting team. Paul, the Pararoos coach for a magnificent 8 years, has a wealth of knowledge and insider contacts and that expertise is coming your way with Burwood Scene in print, on our website, facebook and twitter.
National Football Coach, Paul Brown joins Burwood Scene.
A Level 3 NCAS Coaching Certificate and an internationally recognised AFC B Licence, Paul Brown now lives in the inner west and has been a coach educator for Football Federation Australia, a NSW State Coach and a professional football player in the Canadian National Soccer League. He also has a Masters in Physical Education and Sport, a Bachelor of Human Movement and a Graduate Diploma of Education. In 2002 Paul was awarded the Charles Sturt University Medal for Human Movement Studies by Charles Sturt University, and was nominated for Coach of the Year by the Western District Sports Association. As Head Coach of the Australian Paralympic team, Paul was successful in guiding the squad to success in the 2006 Fespic (Asian) Games, with a silver medal and qualified for 2007 Football World Championships in Brazil. At the 2009 International Championships in Holland he guided the National Paralympic Football Squad to qualify for the 2011 World Championships and in 2013 his team took silver in the 2013 AFC Dream Asia International in UAE, establishing a 9th ranking in the world. Paul will be covering the Asian Cup, and its lead up, plus local, state and national games. Your club can be involved by contacting Paul Brown – Email: paul@burwoodscene. com.au
AFTER narrowly defeating Saudia Arabia 3-2 and conceding 18 goals since Postecoglou took the reins it was imperative that the Socceroos stemmed the tide of goals that have frustrated them. Ange Postecoglou has tried eight different combinations in the centre-back row since the departure of captain Lucas Neill and he has found it difficult to find the right defensive combination. Against the United Arab Emirates, Postecoglou opted for Alex Wilkinson and Trent Sainsbury, in central defense and Davidson completing the back four. Captain Mile Jedinak kept his customary defensive midfield holding role, even though he has received a fair amount of criticism about his passing accuracy. Midfielders Milligan and Brilliante finished the central tripod in their customary 4-3-3 formation. Up front, Postecoglou opted for Sydney FC’s Bernie Ibini over Tim Cahill and Robbie Kruse and Leckie partnered him. The UAE could have easily gone ahead 25 minutes into the match after Australia were caught on the counter attack only for the ball to be headed off the line by Alex Wilkinson. Postecoglou’s attacking style of play had the visitors invading the UAE defensive third often, but lack of execution and poor shooting left them goal less.
It appears that without Tim Cahill leading the attack and Oar out injured, the Socceroos have no reliable scoring weapon. Ibini and Leckie had their chances, but what is certain is that at present they cannot read each other’s movements, the mark of a good attacking front line, and this takes time and something that will have to be addressed before the Asia Cup in January. In the game against 96th ranked Qatar on Wednesday morning, once again Postegoglou made 8 changes to the starting line-up and the Socceroos were defeated 1-0 by a team they have never lost to. He admitted that the recent results were his fault, but he doesn’t seem to realise that his charges may fail, in the
upcoming Asian Cup, due to his stubbornness and inability to build fluency and combinations in the squad. C oaches know that confidence and combination play are ess ential and require time to build up and manufacture especially before a major international. Postacoglou’s continual changing of the squad seems to have the players confused, p anicke d, ner vous and disjointed. Players like Ibini, Leckie and Luongo need to be allowed to play, build confidence and read each other, but the man in charge refuses to let them. The Socceroos next friendly against Japan, Asian Champions in 2011, will be the last hit out before the start of the Asian Cup.
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