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Ready, Eddie, spaghetti … funny film needs your support by Mitchell Jordan
ASPIRING film makers Peter Nizic and Shannon Wong-Nizic are on a mission to show Australia how funny eight year old boys and spaghetti can be. The Croydon Park couple are currently trying to raise $8000 to produce their film, ‘Spaghetti’, a short comedy that follows the life of Eddie, an eight-year-old who loves spaghetti more than anything else. The inspiration for the film came from Shannon’s experiences as a primary school teacher. “One of the kids she told me about was always eating spaghetti – I started to wonder how that could become a quirky story,” Nick recalled. The couple began brainstorming funny situations and eventually came up with the character of Eddie. “He’s someone who struggles to contain his emotions. One day there’s a new girl at school and his whole outlook changes,” Shannon said. At an estimated time of 15 minutes, ‘Spaghetti’ will be an example of short and sweet film-making. This is not such a bad thing. “It’s hard to be concise and create empathy with the character: you need to limit the development but you don’t need so much back story or to have too many
character arcs,” explained Nick, who works in post-production for film and TV. “Refining those skills is a great way to learn the trade.” The couple started writing the script late last year before finishing a final draft in January. It is hoped that filming will take place in a local inner-west school and house, though they are also trying to draw the attention of a well-known actor to play one of the adult leads. At the time of writing, the project had raised $1,400. Their $8000 target must be reached by April in order for them to receive any of the money that has been raised. Although there is still some way to go, the couple are grateful that sites such as Pozible exist. “The whole crowd funding thing is still kicking off in Australia – without these opportunities we wouldn’t have the chance to make films to the high standard that we would like,” James said. The small – or big – screen is not the only place where Eddie may appear in the future. As a character he’s proved to be a stayer and is always in the back of Nick and Shannon’s minds. “We’d also like to put him into a children’s book at some point as well,” Shannon said. “A whole world of things could come out of all of this.” To donate to the project visit pozible.com/spaghetti
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ERE’S some interesting trivia for you: In 1906, a large number of residents from Ashfield, Enfield and Drummoyne entered their leghorns in an annual Hawkesbury egg-laying competition. This historical snippet, courtesy of my friend Kathy, whose own poultry keep her sane in the sparsely populated town of Eugowra where I grew up, made me wonder what sort of habits we’re all keeping now in 2014.
By Mitchell Jordan
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BURWOOD I certainly can’t imagine finding too many leghorns in these suburbs today, and if anyone did have them then the neighbours would probably be calling the police claiming they were being subjected to noise pollution.
I daresay that the closest most of us Sydneysiders have come to a chook is either a baked dinner or eggs Benedict. Of course I could use this space as a chance to get on my high horse and talk about the ethics of eating
animals or committing the ultimate act of scroogery and buying battery eggs as opposed to free range, but I won’t. The inner-west has changed and for most of us a backyard is a luxury which makes our parks all the more precious – particularly if we’ve got pets. Commuting to work each day I am continually struck by what a rich dichotomy the inner-west is. Hopping off at Strathfield station and entering what many lovingly refer to as “little Korea” I begin by
making a rush to Strathfield Mall where I’ve found the most delicious sushi I’ve ever tasted. When I board the bus and it heads down The Boulevarde I once again feel like I’m in another world and yearn to take a peak inside the elegant houses which stand like sentinels on the tree-lined strip scarcely touched by time. When I showed a copy of this paper to my friend Summa in Tasmania, her response was: “I think I want to move to Burwood.” The comment almost took
me by surprise. I’ve lived in New South Wales my entire life yet Tasmania still remains my favourite place on earth and I know that her house (complete with chooks) has an amazing view of Mount Wellington, but it’s only now – through fresh eyes – that I see what we have here. Look through any edition of Burwood Scene and you’ll know that we live in a community of culture and colourful characters. Let’s keep it that way.
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showcase of English traditional and folk music from the 16th century to the 1970s. SINGING was never part of the The sounds of England are not plan for Burwood performer Susie altogether foreign for Susie, who, Bishop. Originally planning to be after completing her degree, won www.burwoodscene.com.au an actress, Susie undertook a a scholarship to continue her theatre degree at the University studies in the UK where she gained of Wollongong and happened to an MMus at the RNCM in 2010 study a subject which merged majoring in opera. “I’ve always loved folk music singing with theatre. “I found it really useful to learn and my parents are involved in how to use my voice and decided the scene so I’ve always had that to pursue that even further,” she connection,” Susie said. said. Aside from singing, Susie also 3 it’s fair to NEWSthough Next month, Susie stars in The plays the violin, Renaissance Players concert, say that her late love has continued 2011 favourite. ‘British Birds, Beasts & Bards’, a to be her6 October by Mitchell Jordan
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“Singing is a much more immediate connection, and it’s easier for me to express myself than violin,” she said, “there’s also the element of the theatre.” First and foremost Susie wants audiences to leave ‘British Birds, Beasts & Bards’ feeling entertained. “I hope they walk away with a catchy tune in their head,” she said. “People will get to see old favourites in a different light with unique instruments you don’t come across every day.” The Renaissance Players will perform on 25 and 26 March at 7 pm, Great Hall, Sydney University. For bookings visit trybooking. com/EIAK or call 4751 4910.
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Flower Power fight not over yet
Croydon Park locals want their suburb to stay as it is. by Mitchell Jordan
BURWOOD Council’s decision to oppose a controversial rezoning proposal for the Flower Power site in Croydon Park might not spell an end to resident’s high rise nightmares. At last month’s council meeting Burwood Mayor, John Faker, put forward a mayoral motion to refuse the rezoning which had caused great distress for locals.
“Council has only ever considered the proposal based on community feedback – we were never committed to it,” he explained. “The further we delved into it the more obvious it became that there was a lot of community angst. It’s not in the best interests to support high rise developments in the area. Flower Power is a unique centre in a unique part of Enfield.” Council’s decision was also based on the overall affect on
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traffic and parking as Croydon Park and Enfield residents would be forced to travel to Burwood just to buy basic needs. According to Cr Faker, the biggest mistake that NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and the Liberal government have made is in changing planning laws. He warned that powers higher than council could override the decision passed at the last meeting.
“Once, when councils refused rezoning proposals the matter was dead, finished and buried. Now, developers have an out to appeal these community decisions – that’s outrageous,” he said. “The fight’s not over yet. We need to be prepared to fight together in the event that the owners appeal the decision.” Local action group, Say No to Flower Power Enfield Development, which has collected over 400 signatures
for its petition, also expect to have to keep fighting. “We are tremendously grateful that the views of the community have been heard and respected in relation to this matter,” said member, Lina De Marco who grew up in the area and has lived locally for the last six years. “We are ant icip at ing continued support from council as no doubt there will be an appeal from the applicants.”
Ms De Marco added that she was encouraged by the backing of locals who have been vocal in expressing their anger. “It’s evident that this is a united community with the same morals – we want the culture of the community to stay the same,” she said. “ We’r e s i c k o f t h e development of Croydon and Burwood areas – if this goes ahead then it makes it easier for others to follow.”
Go ahead for Ashfield parking scheme A NEW residential parking scheme is set to come into place in Ashfield in the coming months. It was resolved to proceed with the new proposal at a recent council meeting. The proposal now adopted consists of two-hour timed parking from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm in two zones, predominantly south of Ashfield CBD. Timed parking is proposed to apply on one side of each street
in the scheme to balance the demands of resident parking with continued access to parking for commuters, shoppers, visitors and tradespeople. Ashfield mayor Lucille McKenna said that the changes were based on resident feedback. “It’s something that residents have been after for many years – especially those around Ashfield Mall; they’ve been the loudest ones,” she said.
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Parking has become more of a problem recently after Ashfield Mall introduced timed parking. “We know from previous investigations that before this there were up to 300 people parking in the mall all day,” Cr McKenna said. “Because of the timed parking they probably moved out onto the street which made parking much more difficult for locals. “There are a lot of houses without any off-street parking and narrow streets in that part of Ashfield.” Cr McKenna added that it would likely be two to three months before the scheme came into effect. “There are a lot of signs to go up and a lot of work to be done,” she said.
John Faker discusses Flower Power with residents at the Mayor’s Street Meeting in Henley Park and Jackson Park.
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Cr John Faker (Mayor) 9911 9916 mayor@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Tony Doueihi 0437 970 499 tony.doueihi@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Sally Deans 0424 022 627 sally.deans@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Lesley Furneaux-Cook 0408 227 826 lesley.furneaux-cook@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr George Mannah 0448 133 396 george.mannah@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Justin Taunton 0488 083 108 justin.taunton@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Ernest Wong 0425 691 838 ernest.wong@burwood.nsw.gov.au
• The Building and Development Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday 10 March 2014 at 6.00pm has been cancelled due to lack of business. • Council Meeting - Monday 31 March 2014 at 6.00pm in Council Chambers.
Residents shared their feedback at recent street meetings
FIGHTING FOR OUR COMMUNITY During the past few weeks I have met with many residents who raised concerns with me regarding the planning proposal for the Flower Power site on Mitchell Street in Croydon Park.
on the low density residential character of the area, parking, traffic and local employment. The Minute received unanimous support by Council.
I would like to inform you that I have written to the NSW Department of Planning advising them to stop the planning proposal for the Flower Power site.
I would like to thank those residents who provided valuable feedback on this matter. Throughout my tenure as Mayor I have continued to fight for things that are important to our community.
In the last Council Meeting I put forward a Mayoral Minute, sharing my concerns and the views of local residents including the impact the proposal will have
I will continue to keep residents informed on this matter. In the meantime you can view the Mayoral Minute on Council’s website.
There’s a range of fun activities on offer this year
SECOND HAND SATURDAY IS BACK F
ind some hidden treasures or rare antiques this Saturday with the return of Second Hand Saturday in selected streets in Burwood and Croydon. Visit Council’s website to see which households are participating.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Join Australian netballer Caitlin Thwaites and celebrate International Women’s Day at the new Fitzroy Centre at Woodstock. There’s plenty on offer with community information stalls, inspiring guest speakers, zumba, theatre performances, giveaways and lunch.
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Global recycling recognition for Sydney Market
World CSR Chief Editor - Dr. R.L. Bhatia Blue Dart Express; Yogesh Dhingra Director General and CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs; Sydney Markets Chairman of the Board, John Pearson; Sydney Markets CEO, Bradley Latham and Sydney Markets Environment Manager, Con Kapellos.
SYDNEY Markets stepped into the spotlight when it received a ‘Best Renewable Resources: Recycling’ award at the Global Sustainability Leadership Conference and Awards held in Mumbai, India. Syd n e y Mar ke t s w a s shortlisted as the winner from over 2,500 international entries received for the award. The award recognised Sydney Markets for its innovation and commitment to sustainable business practices, closing the loop and reducing its environmental footprint through waste management,
recycling, water and energy savings. The award was presented to John Pearson, Chairman, Brad Latham, CEO and Con Kapellos, Environment Manager of Sydney Markets at the Global Sustainability Leadership Conference and Awards, a part of the World Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Congress. “Sydney Markets is delighted to be recognised with this award on the global stage at the World CSR Congress. This award validates our efforts to continuously improve by adopting initiatives that create more sustainable
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operations in partnership with our tenants, employees and partners,” said Mr Latham. Sydney Markets has invested resources and equipment in its recycling program, which has reduced its waste disposal costs by over AU$7 million since 2005. It generates 20,000 tonnes of waste per annum and has increased its resource recovery rate from 17 percent in 2005 to 65 percent in 2013 by implementing a number of initiatives including the introduction of energy efficiency lighting and smart water metres.
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Review of Ashfield LEP underway HERITAGE conservation areas and items in Ashfield will be reconsidered after Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Brad Hazzard announced a review of Ashfield Council’s Local Environment Plan. In December last year, Mr Hazzard requested Ashfield Council to address community concerns regarding the listing of heritage homes in the LEP. These listings will now be reviewed by Victorian architect, Shelley Penn and heritage expert, Helen Lardner. Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli, welcomed the review. “A number of local residents have raised concerns with me about how and why the council decided on the heritage items listed in the LEP,” he said. “The heritage assessment process used by Ashfield Council did not deliver a fair outcome for home owners faced with the burden of convincing a heritage-obsessed council that their property did not belong on a heritage list.” Mr Casuscelli pointed out that the number of heritage items included in the LEP escalated
from 478 to 714 before being revised to 668 and contained nearly three times as many heritage items compared with adjacent local government areas like Burwood and Strathfield of similar size. “It represents an opportunity lost to establish any community goodwill towards a legitimate Heritage Conservation process and one of the main reasons why so many local people remain sceptical of its merit,” he added. Ashfield Mayor, Lucille McKenna questioned why Mr Hazzard has waited until now for the review. “The LEP was signed off by the minister in December [last year],” she told Burwood Scene. “On that day I received a letter asking us to look at heritage issues. My question is why did he sign off and proceed with the LEP?” Ms McKenna maintained that extensive community consultation took place when preparing the LEP. “We followed a clear systematic process to get to this point,” she said.
“To sign off and then a few weeks later take it out of council’s hands is concerning.” According to Ashfield councillor, Julie Passas, the review came about as a result of people power. “These people just didn’t give up,” she said. Ms Passas described the heritage listing of some properties as “an exercise to stop development.” “I don’t want the suburb to become a concrete jungle and I would never support high rises in residential streets,” she said. “No matter what people try to say, it costs you more money to update or maintain your home if it’s heritage-listed. You have to put an application through just to paint it.” Croydon resident Richard Denham lives one street away from a heritage-listed area of Burwood. Mr Denham has noticed a radical difference in rules between the two suburbs. “They have more leeway in terms of what they can do,” he said. “I’m glad to see we’re going to get some sort of independent review.”
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The Library and Community Hub features: • Open and inviting layout • Over 60,000 items in the collection, including fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, CDs, and community language collections • Newspapers and other periodicals • Community information • Comfortable armchairs for reading and relaxing • Self-service item checkout and returns • Free wireless internet • Power connections for personal devices • Local and family history area • Photocopying, faxing, scanning • Development Application (DA) viewing • 200 seat public auditorium • Three community meeting rooms that will also be used for library programs • Disability access • CCTV security • Public address system • Coffee cart
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seNIORs GeT IN THe swING NSW Seniors Week is the largest annual celebration of seniors in the southern hemisphere. In 2014, NSW Seniors Week turns 56 years young and the NSW Government, community and commercial organisations will be holding hundreds of free or discounted events across NSW between 15 to 23 March. WHAT’S ON? BURwOOD Forever Young – A Music and Dance Fun Day Come along and be entertained by a musical performance, join in dancing. Afterwards lunch will be served. Date: Wed 19 March, 10.00am – 1.30pm Venue: Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood. Cost: Free, but bookings essential. Phone 9911 9911. seniors Circuit SHARE will host seniors circuit training sessions. These training sessions will be followed by a social morning tea. Date: Tue 18 March, 9.00am – 11.30am. Venue: Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood. – Free sTRATHFIeLD Lights, Camera, Action Be swept away with great film themes from the classics, including Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’, Verdi’s ‘Force of Destiny’ and Beethoven’s ‘Symphony No. 7’, performed by local musicians. Date: Sun 23 March, 2.30pm – 4.00pm. Venue: Strathfield Town Hall, 65 Homebush Road, Strathfield. – Free. Health Passport Each participant will be given a Health Passport. Participants will then be broken
up into groups of six and sent to different circuits. The Circuits will be supervised by an Exercise Physiologist. Each circuit is designed to be a lite version of a functional exercise test. Results will be recorded within the passport, along with height, weight and blood pressure measurements. Date: Sat 22 March 2014: 11.30am – 1.30pm. Venue: Strathfield Park, Homebush Rd and Chalmers Rd, Strathfield. Cost: $5 to subsidise cost of printing health passport. AsHFIeLD Music Party Join the Australian Chinese Happy Choir (the name is a clue) for a singing recital and dance performance followed by demonstrations of traditional calligraphy. Date: Wed 19 March, 11am – 4.30pm. Venue: Council hall & League Club, Elizabeth Street, Ashfield – Free. Volunteering in Your Language Join an interactive training workshop by a senior educator on: what is volunteering, who volunteers, where to volunteer, rights and responsibilities and the health benefits of volunteering. Dates: Mon 17 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm (Korean) and Tue 18 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm (Mandarin).
Singing up a storm: The Australian Chinese Happy Choir.
Venue: Peter Cross Room, Ashfield Civic Centre, 260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. – Free. CANADA BAY Meet the shedders A social day where men can gather, talk to shed members and watch them work on their shed project. Take a tour of the shed, talk about plans, find out what a member might expect from the shed and what might be expected in return. – Free Dates: 17 - 19 March, 10.00am – 12 pm. Venue: Harry’s Shed, 1a Gipps St, Concord. Tai Chi & Qigong Try a class of gentle body toning exercises to improve the health of your body and mind.
Date: Tue 18 March, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Venue: Concord West Public School, Concord Rd, Concord West. – Free. smartphones for seniors An introduction to using your Smartphone to its full capacity. There will be time for questions and hands on use of the technology. Bring along your own Smartphone to learn more about its many features. Date: Fri 21 March, 1.30pm – 3 pm. Venue: Concord Library, 60 Flavelle Street, Concord. – Free.
Yaralla opens doors SOME LIKE IT SOCIAL to public again by Mitchell Jordan
CONCORD West’s nineteenth century estate, Yaralla, will be open for public viewing next month when the Canada Bay Heritage Society kicks off its tours. Secretary Lois Michel said she was delighted that the society could start running open days again.
“It’s our major fundraising effort – we’ve spent over $100,000 on the place,” she said. For Ms Michel, Yaralla is “the most historic and important feature” in the area. “It’s so unique to be on original grants this close to the CBD,” she said.
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“Most heritage homes are sitting in the middle of high rises.” Yaralla Estate has only ever passed through the hands of two families. Members of the Canada Bay Heritage Society have recently been busy with the upkeep of the estate, including repairing brickwork at the dairy and squash court maintenance. The next Yaralla open day takes place on 13 April. In the meantime, the society is searching for volunteer guides and also those who can help with serving tea. “We’re always looking for helpers,” said Ms Michel. “People need to have a willingness to learn and an interest in Yaralla, along with being able to communicate with other people.” Tours of Yaralla are $15 for adults, $10 for concessions and free for children. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 9744 8528.
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THERE’S one thing Carol Wilson hates and that’s being stuck at home. Leading an active life is extremely important for 74-year-old Mrs Wilson, whose typical week involves playing lawn bowls, bingo and darts. “I still have an enjoyable life, but I think if I knew now what I did when I was younger then I could have done things differently,” she admitted. Of her wide group of friends, Mrs Wilson estimated that only half of them are happy. “There are ones who can’t get around very well because they are in wheelchairs or have walking sticks,” she said. Mrs Wilson fears that elderly men are most likely to experience enormous social obstacles as they continue to age. “It’s harder for men – they’re used to working all their lives and when they stop that they’re just lost,” she said.
Social butterfly: Carol Wilson likes to be kept busy.
“Men need little things, like odd jobs, to keep them going.” Mrs Wilson’s greatest problem is managing to live on a senior’s pension. “It’s not enough to get by on – everything’s going up. It would be nice to have a bit more,” she said.
“I have to budget and luckily I’ve got my children and grandchildren who help me.” Recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, Mrs Wilson believes that staying positive is the key to avoiding depression. “You’ve got to look on the bright side of life,” she added.
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the corporate ladder Wheels in motion Climb in a skirt for big adventure MURDER, mystery and making a mark in the male-dominated corporate world are just some of the topics that Stephanie Dale will share at Strathfield BPW’s function this month. Stephanie, who opened DMC Advertising Group, also developed a business women’s mentoring program and has written two books, sharing her journey from graphic designer to CEO. BPW has also stressed that men are both welcome and encouraged to attend the group’s meetings. “If we are to achieve gender equity it is important that the men in our community be involved in our discussions,” the group said. “The better men understand the benefits of
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Distress over Strathfield traffic island
Cars and charity are a passion of Garry and Joanne’s.
NORTH Strathfield couple, Garry and Joanne Williams are getting ready to hit the road for the Children’s Charity Caves 2 Waves 4WD adventure. From 24 to 29 March the couple will travel from the Jenolan Caves to the Forster waves. It’s nothing new for the pair. Garry first became involved with Variety, the children’s charity back in 1988. Standing amongst the crowd at Bondi Beach awaiting the start gun of another motoring charity event, the Variety Bash Car Rally, Garry realised that he
could combine two of his great passions together: cars and charity. Besides the friendships they have formed on the road, Gary also enjoys leaving the city behind. “We’ve got six kids and it’s good to get away,” he joked. Joanne added that they always make a point of visiting a school or special needs facility during the journey. For Garry, the highlights are too numerous to mention, though a chance meeting with pop star John Farnham
in Darwin still holds special memories. “We sung ‘Help’ together,” Garry recalled. “Unfortunately he wasn’t too keen when people wanted him to sing Sadie the Cleaning Lady.” In August, Garry will also be travelling to New Zealand to participate in a 60-day vintage car event.
THE removal of a safety traffic island at the intersection of Howard Street and Barker Road in Strathfield has sparked concerns over safety from one local. Strathfield resident, Damien Liu-Brennan, believes that council has made an “irresponsible decision.” “This decision directly puts people in the community at risk of danger, has more negative affects than benefits, and has been made under questionable circumstances,” he wrote in an email. Strathfield Mayor, Daniel Bott, said that council has received several representations from residents in the Howard Street/Barker Road Precinct for the removal of the concrete traffic island at the intersection
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of Howard Street and Barker Road. The majority supported its removal and an independent traffic consultant was hired to assess the proposal. “The consultant reported that there will be a corresponding increase of traffic volume in Howard Street. However such an increased traffic volume will be in par with other streets in the precinct,” Cr Bott said. He believes that the changes will not result in increased danger for residents.
“The consultant observed that removal of the traffic island will bring Howard Street road operating characteristics similar to other roads crossing Barker Road. These other streets have no known adverse crash history,” Cr Bott added. “Council provided residents in the precinct with a letter on 21 January 2014 advising them of the results of the community consultation process and the recommendation of the traffic committee.”
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FARAH FOLLOWS HER OWN PATH
WHEN Concord High School’s Farah Islam was asked by her English teacher to write an essay about the future, the Year 7 student had plenty to say. Below is an extract from her essay, reprinted with permission: “The future is not definite, we don’t know where exactly we’ll be in 10 years’ time, whether we’ll be millionaires or middle-aged happy house owners, we don’t know for sure, and that I believe is perfectly alright. “Because if you think about it, we’re different people throughout our life with different personalities and it’s these differences that shapes out our future. “The changes and challenges we might face during our long journey of life defines us as much as our pain or happiness does and this is what makes our very own odyssey just the more interesting. “My goal as any other is to be successful and happy in life, not counting the moments I take my breath, but the moments that take my breath away, pass my HSC with great marks and have a wonderful and fantastic life.
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• Tour our classrooms and view student works • Meet our teachers and students
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• Visit our modern Science labs and participate in exciting experiments
• See how the College uses technology in student learning
• Enjoy performances by our talented students,
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• Amanda Lopes 5th in the State in Geography.
• Vanessa Camilleri 10th in the State for Community and Family Studies. • Amanda Clark’s major Textiles project selected for exhibition in Texstyle. • Lauren Guerrera selected to perform her outstanding music performance at the Opera House in the Encore production. • 82% of courses above State average Premier’s All round Achievers • Jeanette Muir ATAR 97.75 and Natasha Curry ATAR 97.8
• Placed on the merit list for Mathematics and English. Ranked 55th in the State for English, top performing Catholic systemic school.
29% on the distinguished Achievers list
• 79% of all our results were Bands 4, 5 or 6.
• 10% of students achieved an ATAR above 95
• 100% of students in Ext 2 Maths, ext 1 and Ext 2
• 21% of students achieved an ATAR above 90
English and Italian Extension were placed in the top
• 42% of students achieved an ATAR above 80
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Focused on the future: Farah Islam.
“However, the most important detail in this master plan is I’m taking my very own path, like Robert Frost once said: ‘Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference’.�
Speak up at Santa Sabina TOPICS from anxiety through to achievement will be discussed at an upcoming Santa Speaks’ series this month. Professor Andrew Martin and Santa Sabina’s Artistic Director, Mrs Karen Carey will be the two key speakers at the College on Wednesday 19 March. The free community event, chaired by College Principal, Dr Maree Herrett, will give parents the opportunity to listen to education experts, and to ask questions in a Q&A style. Andrew Martin is Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of New South Wales, specialising in
motivation, engagement and achievement with key focus on personal best, academic resilience and academic growth. Mrs Carey believes that music is a fundamental part of what education is about. Karen will speak from her experience about the power of music to transform students’ learning. The evening is part of the College’s ‘Santa Speaks’ series, an ongoing commitment to providing a forum where intellectually challenging discussions grounded in research can take place. To book go to http://www.trybooking. com/75680.
Grow with vegetable journey CHILDREN are being encouraged to develop a green thumb and enter the Yates Junior Landcare Challenge – Winter Vegie Growing Journey. This time, the challenge focuses on winter vegetables, with entrants asked to write about their experiences and engage online through photo and story submissions. Yates communications manager and gardening expert Judy Horton, said the winter challenge should show how gardening can be easy and fun. “We are excited to be engaging young people and reminding them that winter is a wonderful time for growing foods they can enjoy seasonally,� she said. The vegetables participants can choose from are: carrot, lettuce, radish, broccoli and spinach. When registering, participants will be asked to choose which vegetable they would prefer to grow.
The packet of seeds of their choosing will be sent out to all participants, who will plant their seeds and upload photos of their growing journey and stories to the dedicated campaign website. Resources will be included on the website, such as handy tips and games. In addition to vying for the major prize, each month the best photo and story will be awarded a special prize. The challenge is open to all children living in Australia, under 17 years old. People can enter as individuals, or as part of a family, school or community/ youth group. Registrations to enter the Challenge will be taken between 3 March and 4 April 2014. Submissions via the competition website will close on 27 September. Visit www. juniorlandcarechallenge.com.au
Hi-tech kids need protection
WITH research revealing 78 per cent of Australian high school students are carrying up to $1000 worth of technology items with them daily, NRMA Insurance is urging parents to ensure the gadgets are protected. NRMA Insurance spokesperson Tracy Woodley said theft or loss of these items is an emerging insurance issue and is reminding parents to ensure these valuables are protected when taken outside the home. “Students have such a strong appetite for technology and living in a digital world, technology is more and more a central part of the classroom and for family communication,� she said.
“Children find themselves in situations or locations where their items or backpack may be lost or stolen. “When you think about the cost of replacing these technology items, parents could be up for hundreds if not thousands of dollars.� Over 80 per cent of the parents surveyed revealed their children are walking around with many technology devices in their bag, making their backpack a potential treasure trove for thieves. Ms Woodley added the insurer has seen increasing interest from customers looking to cover portable technology while they’re out and about.
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Grand opening for Marie Bashir THE Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Marie Bashir AC CVO, and NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell joined together to open the new $26.3 million Marie Bashir Public School at Strathfield. “Marie Bashir Public School opened on the first day of the 2014 school year, with 80 students walking through the gates,” said Mr O’Farrell “Marie Bashir has made an outstanding contribution to NSW, both as Governor and during her distinguished medical career.” The school will eventually have capacity for 850 students. Professor Bashir was educated at public schools in NSW, from Narrandera Public School to Sydney Girls High School. She became NSW Governor in 2001 and retires in September this year.
The school site was purchased for $25 million and a $1.3 million capital works program was undertaken to upgrade classrooms, the canteen and student toilets and to install a lift. “Acquiring the former Sydney Adventist College allowed us to very quickly provide additional school accommodation in an area of growing need,” said Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli said. “Building a brand new school of the same size in this area would have cost in the order of $38 million.” Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli described the opening of the new Marie Bashir Public School as great news for local families. “The population of the inner west is growing, so it is fantastic we now have additional classroom space.”
Big names call in for opening (l-r) Charles Casuscelli, Adrian Piccoli and Barry O’Farrell with Marie Bashir and Strathfield students.
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BEING a teenager is The only things I miss hard, no matter what are my family and friends country you live in writes in China. It’s hard to 17-year-old ANDY XU. completely fit into the I came to Australia from Australian high school China in August 2012, aged community, so I would 15. I came here because my prefer to be a teenager back dad said Australia is a good home. country where everything is For me, the hardest thing perfect: fresh air, beautiful about being a teenager is views, friendly people and being the best at school. good education. My sister My parents tell me to was living in Ashfield and work hard and get into a my dad wanted me to finish good university, but actually my high school here. it’s hard to get a very high Andy Xu. Being a teenager in mark in the HSC. Australia is very different from being Some people think that stereotypical a teenager in China. I have less free Chinese people are not easy to get on with, time in China because there is so much but actually we are very nice – we’re just pressure on me; I have to spend lots of a little bit shy, that’s all. time studying because of the competition. The other hard thing for a teenager is You have to study hard to prove that you seeing that the person you like actually are the one the good Chinese universities likes someone else. For a teenager, that’s are looking for. In Australia, I have plenty heartbreaking. of time to do what I like.
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ASHFIELD, Burwood and Strathfield Councils will each receive $1,537.50 in funding from the NSW Government to help prepare for Youth Week celebrations from 4-13 April. Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello said the funding will help local councils empower young people in their community to stage events and activities throughout the ten-day celebration. “Youth Week is the largest annual youth participation event in Australia and we want all young people in NSW to be part of it,” Minister Dominello said. Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli said it provides an opportunity
for residents in Ashfield, Burwood and Strathfield to celebrate young people’s achievements, aspirations and ability to be leaders in our community. “The NSW Government recognises the importance of Youth Week that is why a total amount of $4,612.50 has been awarded to councils across the Strathfield electorate to jointly fund local events,” he said. “Youth Week gives young people lots of opportunities to make a contribution and connect with our local community one of the NSW Government’s 2021 goals. This year’s Youth Week theme is ‘Our Voice – Our Impact’. For more information on events visit www.youthweek.com
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What women need now by Ramona Nizar
AS WE APPROACH another International Women’s Day, I can’t help but ask myself how much women have achieved on a global scale. True, women have made immense strides since Elizabeth Cady Stanton took the first courageous steps to implement women’s rights in 1848. We won suffrage 50 years later and my own motherland, Sri Lanka, elected the first woman prime minster in the world. Women have broken through the glass ceiling of many male-held bastions and excelled at their jobs, surpassing standards set by their male counterparts. At what price, however, have these achievements come at? The physical and sexual abuse women face in countries all over the world are still largely ignored by authorities. A good case in point is the alarming rise of gang rape, sexual violence and sex trafficking of women in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The refusal of authorities in countries such as India and South Africa to legislate the death penalty for rape despite its escalation and the prohibition of abortions for women who have been victim of such crimes is indicative of the fact that we still live in a male-dominated world. If there is such a thing as sisterhood then why do the majority
Women still have far to go: Ramona Nizar. of the Saudi women oppose the idea of women being given the right to drive in the kingdom? Why do mothers still insist their daughters be given in marriage to their cousins, only to produce children with genetic defects? Why is female circumcision still practised in Asia and Africa by women who stay loyal to their traditions? As a fiercely strong feminist, who celebrates the unprecedented levels
of liberation most women today have achieved, I am not completely satisfied. I strongly believe that the emancipation of women is not true liberation unless it is ratified by international law, applicable for every single woman in every single country and society in the world and those who flout them are held accountable to the full extent of the law. That is why we must celebrate International Women’s Day.
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TIRELESS volunteer Mavis Booth and international netball star Caitlin Thwaites will speak to women from around the inner-west at Fitzroy Centre in Woodstock for International Women’s Day celebrations on 7 March. As guest speakers, the two represent women of all ages. Mavis Booth began volunteering in 1981, working on reception at the Woodstock Community Centre, run by Burwood Council, and then continued to volunteer for Volunteer Network until she retired this year. In addition to her Olympic volunteering, Mavis currently holds a key role in organising events for Sydney Olympic volunteers. 27-year-old Caitlin currently plays for the NSW Swifts and has also represented Australia in women’s volleyball. The day will feature community information stalls, zumba, theatre performances, giveaways and lunch, along with children’s entertainment, including a jumping castle, henna tattooing, face painting and a mobile play van. The event runs from 10 am to 2 pm and is presented by Burwood Council
in conjunction with the Metro Migrant Resource Centre.
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How the quest was sung THE decision to perform an R’n’B song paid off for Jasmin Nassir, who won the Urbanstar Quest in Burwood. The 19-year-old singer wowed the audience and judges with her rendition of ‘Slow Motion’ by Karina Pasian. “It’s a song I’ve known for a few years,” Jasmin explained. “I haven’t done a lot of R’n’B so I decided to give it a go.” Jasmin has been singing at Platinum Vocal Studios in Burwood since it opened in 2011, though her interest in singing dates much further back. “I love performing and singing on stage – it gives me a happy feeling that doesn’t compare to anything else,” she said.
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Ladies learn DIY tricks To celebrate International Women’s Day, Bunnings Warehouse Ashfield will be holding a National Ladies D.I.Y. Workshop event on Saturday 8 March. Team members from Bunnings Warehouse Ashfield will host the hands-on D.I.Y. Workshop, which will give local women D.I.Y. know-how for autumn home and garden projects. “Bunnings has been running free Ladies D.I.Y. Workshops for almost a decade, and since then we’ve helped countless women improve their confidence to undertake projects in the home and garden,” said John Pappas, complex manager, Bunnings Warehouse Ashfield. “Our Ladies DIY Workshops aim to provide women with skills they need to tackle any D.I.Y. project around the home.” Refreshments will be available after the workshop and families are welcome to participate. To register, call 8799 6500.
An answer to cancer – we need your support ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal The ANZAC Research Institute has launched this public appeal to fund pre-clinical research and the proposed clinical trial of a new treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, in collaboration with the Haematology Department of Concord, Royal Prince Alfred and Westmead hospitals. Donate ONLINe: www.bendigobank.com.au/foundation/anzacresearch IN PeRsON: at any Bendigo Bank BY POsT: Send a cheque or money order to Homebush Community Bank, 27 Rochester Street, Homebush NSW 2140
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A second opinion saved my life Autoimmune has changed Jordi in a lot of different ways: she feels angrier, has experienced severe bouts of depression and radically overhauled her diet to eliminate sugar, dairy and gluten. Yet, it’s also made her focus more on her first love: writing. Later this year, Jordi will have a collection of her writing, based around blood, published in an anthology. She intends to donate the proceeds to Red Cross and hopes that her words might inspire the type of empathy and understanding for others which she gained through her debilitating condition. “There’s so many people living with an autoimmune or fatigue, and every one I’ve interacted with has been generous with their time, knowledge, and support,” she added.
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A MUCH-NEEDED holiday became a descent into hell when Jordi Kerr woke up one morning barely able to move. The 28-year-old had been experiencing strange body aches for weeks, but it was during a break to Newcastle that she felt a pain “like having a headache all over your body.” Struggling to sit and unable to see the small bones on the insides of her wrist, Jordi cancelled her holiday to return home. According to her regular GP, Jordi’s condition was soft-tissue inflammation and she needed to go the gym at least five times a week despite the mammoth effort it took for her to even get out of bed. Taken to the hospital emergency department days later, blood tests eventually revealed dermatomyositis, a condition where the immune system attacks the muscles. “I spent five weeks in hospital and three weeks in physical rehabilitation just to regain a shell of my former physical self,” Jordi recalled. “B e f ore my h o s pi t a l treatment, I couldn’t walk more than 10 metres. I struggled to cut up and chew food. Brushing my teeth was a mammoth effort. Flossing was completely out of the question – it required a strength I did not have.” When contacted by the hospital, Jordi’s GP, who advised undertaking regular exercise,
Jordi Kerr has documented her journey with autoimmune in a new anthology.
told hospital staff that they had never treated, seen or heard of her before. “Your GP is not always right – listen to your body and don’t be afraid to ask for a second opinion,” Jordi advised. Two years later, Jordi still struggles with the illness that turned her life upside down. Just as the cause of dermatomyositis is unknown, so too is her future.
Though she has returned to work on an almost-full time basis, she lives with the unsettling knowledge that her symptoms could rise again and flare up without warning. “My autoimmmune feels like I am carrying a monster on my back,” she said. “Some days I can sleep for 12 hours and still wake up exhausted.”
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Not what the doctor ordered A petition has been sent 6 October 2011 by Mr Burke asking the
TALK of a tax on visits to the doctor has drawn the ire of Labor Member for Watson, Tony Burke, who fears that local families will be among the hardest hit. Mr Burke said that families in the Watson electorate are forecasted to fork out over $7 million every year for visits to their local doctor if the Prime Minister presses ahead with his GP Tax. “Families who are already struggling to make ends meet cannot afford to pay to take their sick child or elderly parent to the doctor,” said Mr Burke.
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Abbott Government to stop “undermining Medicare” and abandon its plan to tax visits to the doctor Member for Reid, Craig Laundy, dismissed these claims as “scaremongering.” “The government has not proposed a co-payment,” he said. “ The co-payment was proposed by a think tank, The Australian Centre for Health Research, in a paper released publicly last October.”
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According to Professor Robert Booy from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, the rates of meningococcal C have fallen rapidly over the last 10 years thanks to national immunization, but the ability to protect against MenB remained elusive. “Finally, after more than 20 years of research and
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Warm welcome for more nurses Get vocal at Viva Voice
MP John Sidoti meets the brains behind Concord Hospital.
who have commenced working in hospitals througout the Sydney Local Health District this year. “These fresh faces have come from near and far to train and work in our local hospitals and both Mr Casuscelli and I join
the community in welcoming them to our area,” Mr Sidoti said. 1800 graduate nurses and midwives will begin their life-saving careers this year in 123 hospitals across NSW.
Refreshed by a fresh take on fusion
Betel leafs of poached prawn. by Mitchell Jordan & Aileen Soria
ENTERING In Asia for the first time it quickly becomes clear that this is a restaurant with the wow factor. The North Strathfield establishment, which has only been open for a few months, has definitely identified a niche with its unique array of fusion food from across Asia. With seating space of 150 there is both a pervading sense of ambience and minimalist style, which is in keeping with Asian culture. A mouth-watering range of entrees included vegetable tempura, tacos of shredded Gochujang chicken breast ($12) and, arguably the jewel in the crown, Betel leafs of poached
No place like home: Amy Hume in her new studio.
“You have to give yourself full-time to one thing and if I were acting then that’s what I’d be doing. I don’t want to go half and half.” Studying at Viva Voice differs greatly from the typical classroom. “What I love most about teaching is that you get to watch a student grow long-term and develop a unique rapport with one another,” Amy explained. Viva Voice also offers speech and drama programs. Amy
encouraged all children to get involved, whether they have acting aspirations or not. “It’s a creative outlet for a lot of students,” she said. “I’ve had students with severe anxiety come in and slowly build their self-esteem and overcome it through to a handful of those who want to hone their acting skills.” Viva Voice is located at Studio 1, 282 Great North Rd, Wareemba.
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prawn, roasted coconut, crushed peanuts, ginger, chilli, lime and caramel sauce ($12). The sweetness of the latter dish is countered by the subtle saltiness of the prawn and fish roe and left a lasting impression. For lunch, your diners were treated to In Asia manager, Ian Cran’s favourite: crispy skin salmon with spiced Kumara mash, cashew nuts and sweet potato chips ($27). The salmon was moist and the spiced kumara mash is as creamy as you can get and complements the salmon beautifully. The sweet potato chips were morish. The vegetarian diner’s needs were also well catered for by staff, who removed the seafood component of a Pad
Thai dish ($22) to be completely vegetarian. The taste was suitably sweet and thoroughly fulfilling. Further vegetarian options will be added to the menu in the future. Bur wood Scene’s pick, however, was the barbecued calamari, pickled papaya, fennel, cashew nuts and crispy pork crackling ($15). This was an absolutely delicious entrée. The succulent calamari melts in your mouth and the combination of the pickled papaya and fennel delivers a burst of flavour that leaves you wanting more. In Asia is right to describe itself as a culinary journey. Its flavours truly are a privileged experience and one that will ensure diners keep returning.
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NEW NURSES and midwives were welcomed to Concord Hospital last month by local members John Sidoti and Charles Casucelli. The 30 Concord Hospital nurses are among the more than 200 new nurses and midwives
FRESH from her studies in New York, Amy Hume has opened Viva Voice in Wareemba to nurture and develop the voices of actors, speakers and children alike. An established performer, Amy really began to discover how important voice training is when she spent two years on the comedy fringe circuit. “You really need to look after it,” she said. It was also during this time she realised that a career in the arts was her true calling. “I think a lot of people really enjoy the arts but reject it because they see it’s not necessarily a sustainable career,” Amy said. Though she admits it can be hard, Amy prefers to stay optimistic. “Ever yone’s experience is totally different. My own experience is that you have to create your own opportunities,” she said. Amy decided to leave Australia behind to live in New York and further her training as a voice coach. “Living there was incredible – it was the hardest thing to leave it,” she recalled. “I was going to the theatre every night and there were amazing opportunities to work with the world’s best teachers and artists. It’s a very supportive community.” Amy is happiest teaching what she has spent years learning to others. “I really enjoy acting and performing, but I feel like I have more to offer as a voice coach,” she said.
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HIsTORY COMes ALIVe Registrations are now open for events during Australian Heritage Week, an annual national celebration of the places, buildings, landscapes and stories of local communities. “Anyone can get involved in Australian Heritage Week by planning and hosting a range of exciting activities to showcase the unique heritage within our community,” said the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells. Australian Heritage Week will run from Saturday 12 April to Sunday 20 April. CHILDCARe ON DIsPLAY Burwood’s new childcare centre, Swan Academy, is holding its open day from 9am to 2 pm on 9 March. A free BBQ will be provided. “Our centre aims to provide quality early childhood education to some of the youngest members of our community,” said director, Laurentia Jessica. Swan Academy is located at 29 Albert Crescent, Burwood. AUTHORs COMe TO AsHFIeLD Two authors will speak about their latest works at Ashfield Library this month. On 19 March, Brooke Littman will give useful tips on being innovative with leftovers from her book Love Your Leftovers, which was produced as part of Holroyd Council’s project Love Food Hate Waste. Following this, Margaret Rose Stringer will discuss her book, And then like my dreams, on 24 March at 1 pm. FAIR GO FOR JPs The next meeting for the Ashfield/Burwood branch of the New South Wales Justice’s Association will be held on Wednesday 19 March at 7.15 pm at Club Burwood RSL. The speaker is Skoblna Pandaram, who will talk about the New South Wales Department of Fair Trading. All Justices of the Peace are welcome and encouraged to attend.
COMMUNITY LUNCH Concord Community Hostel will be holding its 55th Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, 12 March, 12 noon Legendary singer Elton for 12:30 pm. Students from The McDonald Collage will John’s concert, THEentertainment. FRIENDLY TO SHOP AND DINE ‘The Million provide TicketsPLACE are $35 per person and Dollar Piano’ will be can be booked by calling Jenny Nicholls on 9743 0613. showing at Events Cinemas for two nights only. The CODGeRs COMe BACK TO CANADA BAY More screenings have been organised for the comic concert is being distributed Australian film, Codgers. The movie will be showing on to cinemas around the 15 and 19 March, 2pm at Canada Bay Museum and again world in March, to celebrate on 22 March, 2pm at Five Dock Library. To book call 9744 the release of the 40th 8528. anniversary edition of Goodbye Yellow Brick IMAGINARY FRIeND A wINNeR Road and includes all his Wendy Sharpe’s piece, Self Portrait with Imaginary greatest hits. ‘The Million Friend, was chosen as winner of the Adelaide Perry Dollar Piano’ screens on 22 Prize for Drawing. Ms Sharpe’s work will form part of the PLC Sydney and 23 March at 7pm and collection. The exhibition is free to the public and 1.30pm. Tickets are $20 and continues until 28 March, Monday to Friday from can be booked from www. 8.30 am to 4 pm and Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm. cinemalive.com
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“Air pollution from wood smoke can be difficult to investigate but this grant provides significant assistance to improving the air pollution in This is the first year Strathfield Strathfield,” Cr Bott said. Environment Minister Robyn Parker said the NSW Council had taken part in “Through this program, Government is concerned the Wood Smoke Reduction Council will aim to decrease THE FRIENDLY PLACE TO SHOP AND DINE about wood smoke because of Program. any air pollution complaints its potential adverse impacts on Mayor of St rat hf ield received as well as ensuring that health, particularly for elderly people, children and those with Councillor Daniel Bott said the owners of wood heaters are existing health conditions, such the EPA has given Council the aware of how to maintain and opportunity to investigate an operate them in accordance as asthma. issue that has previously not with best practices to minimise smoke nuisance.” “Wood smoke from wood been communicated. STRATHFIELD Council will receive a grant of $40,000 under the NSW Government Wood Smoke Reduction Program.
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SYDNEY HARBOUR will be the backdrop for Lifestart’s Kayak for Kids, an annual fundraising event to be held on 30 March. Lifestart is inviting people of all ages and paddling experience to participate in the challenge of kayaking on Sydney Harbour under maritime safety surrounded by fellow paddlers. The 17.5-km kayak challenge starts at Blues Point Reserve at Lavender Bay and finishes at Clontarf Beach.
“Kayak for Kids is a great example of community and businesses working together to support Lifestart, an organisation that assists children living with disability, whilst at the same time having fun,” said Lifestart Chief Executive Officer, Suzanne Becker. For more information and to register for Kayak for Kids, go to www.kayakforkids.com.au or contact 9364 0111.
Winter Olympics opportunity for social media Back in the public eye THE 2014 Australian Olympic Team were embraced by fans like no other winter team before, through the Official Team website, AUS Olympic Team social media channels and the AOC education programs. From the launch of the Official Australian Olympic Team website (sochi2014. olympics.com.au) until the
start of the final two days of the Games, the responsive design website has had 600,000 unique visitors and 3.25 million page views During the three-week Games period there were 455,000 unique visitors and 2.4 million page views. This is a 275 per cent increase over the same
three-week Games period from Vancouver 2010. As well as looking at athlete biographies, reading news, watching videos, viewing galleries, learning about the sports and getting the latest schedule and results, fans posted over 5,000 heartfelt messages of support and congratulations on
the AUS Olympic Team Fan Wall. The AOC will now focus on and start planning for the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing in August, the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer in January 2016 and then the Rio de Janeiro Games in August 2016.
A giant goal for western Sydney
From skiing to studying: Taylah O’Neill gives it her all. by Mitchell Jordan
THERE truly is no rest for Olympic athlete Taylah O’Neill. Fresh from the Winter Olympics, the 19-year-old Moguls skier and former Meriden student is now getting ready to hit the books as she prepares for her first semester at university where she plans to study public relations and advertising. Sochi was Taylah’s first ever Olympics. Competing on a global scale is something she has wanted to do ever since childhood, so it’s no surprise she described the experience as “a dream come true.” “I thought I was going to be ridiculously nervous but, surprisingly, I was quite calm when I was out there. I knew
Kicking on: Craig Laundy (l) watches Joe Hockey (r) on the field.
MEMBER for Reid Craig Laundy MP and the Treasurer, the Hon Joe Hockey MP, celebrated another goal for western Sydney at the official opening of the GWS GIANTS Learning Life Centre in Olympic Park.
“What makes the Learning Life Centre such a remarkable achievement is its capacity to function as an elite training centre for the GWS GIANTS staff and players, as well as a facility for improving personal development and learning for
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low SES students across western Sydney,” Mr Laundy said. The $11.5 million Learning Life Centre was jointly funded by the AFL, the Federal Government and the NSW Government through the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, and features the Tom Wills Oval, an indoor training field, athletic track and gymnasium. Through the Multicultural Community Education Centre it will also deliver the Bridges to Higher Education Program targeted at low SES students in western Sydney, in conjunction with the University of Western Sydney.
what I had to do to get the results I wanted,” she recalled. Coming sixteenth was a result that Taylah was happy with, though she admitted there was room for improvement. “In my finals run I screwed up a little bit – I would have liked it to have been cleaner,” she said. “It was great to finish in the top 20 though.” Taylah’s introduction to skiing came from family trips to Perisher Blue ski resort from the age of two. “My brother and older sister did it and I thought it would be fun,” Taylah said. With one Olympics under her belt, Taylah doesn’t intend to stop there. “I’ll definitely keep going with skiing and get back into it for the next four years,” she added.
PUSH FOR KIDS TO PLAY SAFE NEW research related to children’s physical activity levels suggests that less active children are at greater risk of injury during traditional school yard play. The research coincides with the recent release of Australian physical activity guidelines which for the first time included a recommendation that children limit screen time for entertainment purposes to no more than two hours per day. The study, set to appear in the upcoming edition of the Journal of Sports Medicine and
Science, published by Sports Medicine Australia, examines different measures to reduce the injury risk of children during physical education, ‘play’ and commuting activities. Lead author Professor Evert Verhagen said the researchers decided on this study following a marked increase in arm and wrist fractures among primary school aged children. “This rise in injuries appears to correlate to a decrease in physical activity and motor skills,” Professor Verhagen said.
“Steps need to be taken to ensure those less active children are still engaged in physical education and prevention programs to help them play safely without injuring themselves.” The study found that the most effective approach to reduce injury, irrespective of whether it consists of physical measures or preventative exercises, should be free, occur outside the organised sport setting and be incorporated into leisure time physical activity such as during warm-up or play situations.
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Dance off for Dororthy Cowie students A RECORD number of students from Dorothy Cowie School of Dance have been chosen to compete in the Australian Teachers of Dancing state scholarship competition this June. This year, the 65 dancers from the Croydon and Drummoyne studios are hoping they can surpass their result in 2013 where they took out the largest number of places from any dance studio in the state. Serina Earley of South Strathfield loves being in front of an audience and can’t wait for the competition to come around again. Having danced from the age of six, she considers ballet to be her favourite genre. “It’s a lot different from the others – it’s a beautiful technique,” the 16-year-old said. 17-ye ar-old Nat asha Travaglini from Breakfast Point has been dancing since she was
two years old. For the past five years she has competed in the scholarship competition. “It’s a privilege to be selected once again,” she said. “While it’s challenging, I think that having a challenge in life is good and it will be a great experience.” Next year, Natasha will join others from her school to perform at Disneyland. After performing there last year she looks forward to returning. “Audiences are probably the same everywhere, but we had more fans because we’d come all the way from Australia,” she added. Besides being able to express herself, Natasha also enjoys the nurturing environment at the school. “We compete against each other but we also support each other and are more like a family,” she said.
Students of Dorothy Cowie School of Dancing (l-r) Stephanie Di Coio, Olivia Di Coio, Natasha Travaglini, Gemma Potaka (below).
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MAKE TIME FOR TWILIGHT CROQUET
Seniors at Strathfield Croquet Club.
AFTER introducing the sport to MLC primary students, Strathfield Croquet Club are now preparing to show seniors how much fun the game can be. As part of Seniors Week, the club is running a twilight croquet game on 16 March from 3.30 to 6 pm. Beginning with afternoon tea, followed by a practice which includes certain mallet strokes, seniors will then play ‘golf ’ croquet.
Publicity officer, Ms Ruth Bridger warned against the misconception croquet is a piece of cake. She believes that it has a broad appeal for all ages. “Some of our games appear deceptively simple to learn, whilst others may appear complex,” she said. “There is a game for everyone, and some members play all three games we offer at the club, and some don’t. “It is especially important that Senior people keep active, get
their daily Vitamin D fix, and give themselves opportunities to meet new people.” This is not the first time the club has held an event for seniors. Ms Bridger added that last year some elderly residents decided it was the game for them and joined up. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 9736 3410.
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into a beautiful dancer over the years. She has great talent and also a spirited, friendly and loving personality which shines through when she dances,” she said. “The From Within staff and students wish her the best of luck in the ATOD jazz scholarship competition and we look forward to seeing her continually strengthen her skills and pursue her love of dancing.” When she isn’t dancing, Zoe enjoys art and writing.
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STRATHFIELD dancer Zoe Petelevitch has qualified for the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) State Scholarship competition. Nine-year-old Zoe, who is a student at St Martha’s, first started dancing at the age of five at From Within Performing Arts Academy. “It’s fun and exciting when you get to dance,” she said. Zoe’s mother, Paris, said she was “excited” to see her daughter rewarded for her hard work and training, which includes three days of dancing and two days of gym each week to maintain her fitness. “She gets it [dancing] from her father,” Paris said. “He grew up with dancing in his family.” In order to qualify for these competitions she had to achieve an outstanding result for Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3 ATOD Jazz Moves Examinations. Zoe’s teacher, Miss Laura Musolino, principal of the academy, praised her student’s hard work. “Zoe is an exceptional student who has been dancing at From Within Performing Arts Academy for the past five years. I have had the privilege to teach Zoe for jazz and ballet and to see her develop
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