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In this Summer Edition we remind you to look after the refrigerant in your car, and compare a Mini from the last century with one in the 21st. Like comparing a new “Lime” bike with its predecessor, they look similar, but have improved technology. By the way I’ve yet to ride a “Lime” bike, but have the experience firmly on my list of New Year resolutions.

Again celebrating old and new, we have an article about the launch of “Paddington: A History”, the first new book on Paddington for over forty years. Published by The Paddington Society it records the history of the suburb from the time of the Aboriginals to the present day and is marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Society in 1964. It reminds us that the present day is always an extension of the past, but that it regularly has the knack of surprising us. Like Donald Trump, Brexit and advances in Social Media. Who anticipated these back in 1999?

As hard copy publishers we’ve witnessed the changes brought about by social media, but have never waivered in our view that local communities still have a need for hard copy papers. Nevertheless, social media is a brilliantly efficient way of distributing news so, in 2019, we are introducing a community publishing platform that lets community members directly publish local news online. It is then cross published to social media and can later be curated for publication in a local digital newspaper, or in hard copy. More details are provided in our article “Welcome to Double Bay Community”. Thank you to all our readers for supporting us in 2018. We hope you saw in the New Year with style and that it is happy, healthy and prosperous. As the Scots are reputed to say “Out with the old and in with the new.”

KremaHOUSE has a passion for beautifully crafted, handmade things and a desire to support inspiring artisans and artists around the world, designing and sourcing soft furnishings, rugs, incense, jewels - and making real relationships with human suppliers. Owner Nihan Altunas hand knits many of the incredible jumpers on display. Shop 3, 4-10 Bay St 0416 811 010

Creed Perfumery

Welcome to Creed is a British multinational perfume house, based in Paris. It was originally established and founded in England as a tailoring house in 1760 based in London by the antecedents of French British fashion impresario Charles Creed. It is now firmly established in Australia with a beautiful boutique outlet in Double Bay. 36 Cross St 9362 3021

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An all day café & eatery with a classic Thai twist. Pop in for early morning breakfast,

KremaHOUSE or a casual lunch overlooking Heeley Street just minutes from Paddington’s famous Five Ways. 229 Glenmore Rd 9361 3575

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Habibay Mediterranean Cuisine

Habibay provides a warm welcome to all and offers something for the whole family. Serving delicious favourites such as falafel wraps, Chicken and Shawarma wraps, Homous, Babaganoush, Kifta, Chicken shish tawook, Tabouli, Kibba, Manoush, Baked eggplant and cauliflower, Lebanese sweets, Kids meals and combos. 28 Plumer Rd 9326 1600

Grow It Local - Australia Wide

Supported by Woollahra, Waverley & Randwick Councils, Grow It Local is a grass roots purpose-driven mission to get more people growing, sharing and eating locally grown foods. Pioneered by the same people who brought you the Garage Sale Trail it already lists over 120 “gardens” of various sizes. To find out more go to. www.growitlocal.com.au

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Poets’ Picnic

Unique free event Poets’ Picnic returns to Double Bay’s beautiful Blackburn Gardens in February. Celebrating its 30th year, the event provides an opportunity to hear the work of acclaimed and established poets and fresh new voices and also students from Ascham, Kincoppal Rose Bay, Kambala and Moriah College against a spectacular Sydney Harbour backdrop.

Hosted by ABC radio’s Simon Marnie, performers will explore this year’s theme, "Changes". Some refreshments will be available on the night but attendees keen to dine under the stars are encouraged to bring their own picnic basket and rug. Pre-ordered picnic hampers will also be available from Pop Up Picnic at: www.popuppicnic.com.au/picnic-hampers/ special-event-hampers/ On: Tues, Feb 26, 5-8pm At: Blackburn Gardens, 548 New South Head Rd, Double Bay For more information: https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/events/ events_list/poets_picnic_2018

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CHAMPION CLUB nurtures community wellness

2018 was a stellar year for Randwick Physie Club. Claiming 8 National Team Titles, 5 Individual National Champions and the overall individual National Grand Champion title – the most prestigious in the unique world of Physie and Dance. Whilst trophies and accolades are wonderful, 3-time Grand Champion Gen McManamey made a point in her victory speech to acknowledge that physie is about far more than winning. McManamey called physie her “lifeline”, recognising the support network, friendships and weekly classes as just a few of the reasons why Physie and Dance is a staple in her wellness routine. "It’s hard to find moments to switch off and find a sense of balance in my everyday life," McManamey said. "However, no matter how busy work or life may be, walking into class gives me the opportunity to connect with like-minded women, work up a sweat and dance my troubles away.{ McManamey has been doing Physie and Dance since she could walk, and 2019 will be her 26th year of competition. Physie is a sport that embraces girls and women of all ages, with McManamey’s clubmates at Randwick ranging from 3-year-old “tiny tots” to the phenomenal Judy, who is still dancing (and competing) at 78 years young! An Eastern Suburbs institution, the Randwick Club has been keeping girls and women fit and healthy for almost 60 years. The community spirit of Randwick Physie continues to grow with burgeoning junior classes (from 3 – 12 years), Senior classes (13 years – Open age) and a stalwart ladies class of over 70 women.

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Claire Blomfield 0410 805 502 www.randwickphysie.com.au

TALKING TAROT Ruth Marks, has been reading Tarot Cards for the past 20 years. A path that Ruth believes she has been guided to after many life experiences. Ruth uses many different methods, such as Runes, Angel Cards & Crystals, but finds the Tarot deck to be the most consistent and accurate guide when seeking the truth about your past, present and future.

Ruth is available for Tarot readings for: • Corporate events & functions • Parties • Hen’s nights • Weddings • Birthday parties • Private consultations • Phone readings • Email readings

Ruth says that the Tarot completely changed her life and feels she is where she is meant to be, and believes that Karma has an effect on our lives and that we should strive to be kind to others.

What Ruth offers is advice and guidance through the Tarot session in matters concerning relationships, business plans, finance, family matters, career choices and health. Ruth has read the Tarot at the Australian Logie Awards, The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, and many well known celebrities.

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If you were well cared for as a child, you probably believe the world is a safe place. If you were told that people are not to be trusted, you may believe differently. Children generally believe what they are told. Being told that you are clever, stupid, pretty, plain, funny, boring, brave, safe, good, or deserving for example, may cement in your mind beliefs about yourself that no longer serve you well. The belief effects your choices. Many of these beliefs remain subconscious and therefore we don’t realize the impact they have on our behaviour. Our minds can be likened to a computer. It, like our minds, runs on the basis of installed programmes (beliefs). However, a single virus (a flawed belief) can cause havoc. If you seek to change how a computer works you need to change the programme. Similarly, if

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Our actions are based on our thoughts. What we do, what we choose are the result of what we think, which is, in turn, based on our beliefs. Our experiences and what we are told, either by word or behaviour, form the basis of our beliefs. We develop beliefs about ourselves, others and the world in which we live.

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What was I thinking when….. I married her?…dated that guy?...took that job?... left that job?...spent that money?...didn’t take that chance?...started the affair? We all ask ourselves rhetorical questions, but do we know the real answer? How do we find the answers to these questions?

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you want to change your way of thinking you need to change your internal programme.

choose the wrong partner, fear of competing with a sibling can make us fear success.

Good decision making, that is good judgement, comes from managing the drivers of habits, emotions, and self-image. Changing these elements of your life are not easy, and that is where counselling comes to your aid.

Many times, we make decisions because we feel pressured to respond immediately to a request or demand. We can learn to delay our response, to respond at the right time. We can choose our response.

Poor decisions are usually made when we feel angry, anxious, frightened, traumatised or despondent and are made in haste. For example, fear of being alone can lead us to

A woman who had a problem at her work came to see me. She had been recently promoted to a managerial position. However, during meetings she was having great

difficulty dealing with a co- worker who was aggressive and demanding. She became very anxious, tongue tied and struggled to control the meetings. During our sessions, she revealed that she had had a very abusive mother, both physically and verbally. As a small child she had learnt to remain as quiet and still as possible or hide to avoid her mother’ outbursts. I pointed out that she was repeating this pattern when confronted by the co-worker’s behaviour. A belief that worked well for her as a child was now impeding her as an adult. She realised that she did not have to fear or accept this co- worker’s behaviour. She was able to take control of the meetings. Counselling seeks to help you to discover and understand your fundamental beliefs, to decide which ones are working for you and which ones aren’t. The counsellor helps you to develop new belief patterns to replace your faulty thinking. Understanding our thinking helps us to learn from mistakes. We can’t change our past. We can, however, choose to act differently in the future. We can influence our future. We can learn to ask ourselves “What am I really thinking now?” before we make a choice. I put my hand upon my heart And swore that we would never part. I wonder what I would have said

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Fun in the sun

PERSONAL TRAINING & NUTRITION

(without swimmer's ear)

with founders Patrick Koutsoukis & Dana Segelov

Dana Segelov Summer is the time for fun in the sun, including swimming. People who regularly get water in their ears are more likely to get swimmer’s ear, an infection of the outer ear canal due to increased moisture in the canal.

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AFTER

Tell us how the two of you met and what inspired you to start Empower Personal Training & Nutrition? Dana:

I was in a very self-destructive place after years of an abusive marriage, followed by a bitter divorce and custody battle. I had always struggled with my weight as a child – there was no fad diet I had not tried including an Olive Oil Diet which resulted in an urgent operation to remove gallstones, and later not eating for a year just drinking shakes, only to lose initially and then regain more weight when I started eating food again. I had developed a Bakers Cyst on my right knee which was very painful and I completely stopped any physical activity. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of emotional eating and self-loathing. My weight ballooned to 135.5kg and I was seriously considering undergoing an irreversible gastric sleeve operation. A conversation in a camping ground led me to seek the help of a personal trainer and fortune was smiling on me the day I found Patrick. From the first session we connected and less than 18 months later, 50kgs lighter and a half marathon under my belt I have the privilege of calling him my business partner!

Patrick:

As a child I saw my father suffer physical and mental health issues due to morbid obesity and this inspired me to complete

Wax increases the risk of swimmer’s ear by trapping water deep in the ear canal. Other factors such as swimming in dirty water (eg; spas), excessive use of cotton buds to clean the ears, contact with chemicals (eg; hair dyes or hair sprays), cuts or abrasions in the ear canal and other skin conditions (eg; eczema) can lead to swimmer’s ear.

a Bachelor Degree in Sports & Exercise Science. My father was my first client who has lost over 30kgs and more importantly regained his health.

Common symptoms of swimmer’s ear are itching, pain, a blocked sensation in the ear, hearing loss, pus or discharge from the ear, fever or pain around the ear or in the neck.

My dream was to open my own personal training studio where I can help people of all ages overcome their emotional and physical barriers to achieving their health goals and so when the opportunity arose to partner with Dana and create something truly unique – I knew it was meant to be!

Swimmer’s ear is treated by carefully cleaning the ear canal and applying drops prescribed by your GP. It may be necessary for the ear to be cleaned more than once until the ear canal has healed.

The most effective way to prevent swimmer’s ear is to use swim plugs whenever your ears are exposed to water. Audiologists at Edgecliff Hearing can discuss your options for swimming plugs. The use of cotton buds can also increase the risk of swimmer’s ear. If you do suffer from wax build up it is best to have the wax removed regularly. Edgecliff Hearing audiologists are trained to remove ear wax. If you think you have excess ear wax or require swimming plugs phone 9327 8280 for an appointment.

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Empower Personal Training Studio is a supportive, community environment where we will partner with you to keep you accountable by creating a realistic, sustainable program of nutrition and exercise that will fit into your busy daily life.

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Mouth watering ice cream at the French Riviera BONJOUR!

Welcome to the French Riviera! Not the place in France, but the famous French Riviera Ice Cream Parlour, in Double Bay. Although, once you've tasted the ice cream and sorbets, you'll be projected to the South of France, in no time! Based in Double Bay for over 35 years, our original customers still stop by to take away ice cream. French Riviera is now a take away ice cream parlour and is now situated in Goldman Lane(near Knox St) Double Bay. Catering for the most discerning pallets and original unique recipes, our customers remain loyal.

So what is our secret?

Well, its quite simple, excellent, wholesome products, all natural with no preservatives or artifical colour based on a French recipe that has evolved into a more elaborate and expert "cocktail", to suit our multi-cultural Australian community, while still bringing you a mouth watering taste of the French Riviera to Double Bay. French Riviera is open from 2pm until late every day. A perfect summer destination.

French Riviera

1/5 Knox St, Double Bay 9362 1444 www.frenchriviera.com.au

The corner store with a healthy twist Underwood Convenience and Cafe, is your neighbourhood friendly store, situated on the corner of Underwood and William St, Paddington

Owner, Belal Saj, wanted to focus on healthy, vegan and organic foods as well as essential goods sold in convenience stores, after seeing the locals jogging and keeping fit. Belal says that he is concerned about people around him and their health, so he has introduced healthy options to the store. There is seating inside where you can grab a coffee and light snack, so it's more than just a convenience store. The shop is a reminder of the good old days, where shopping malls didn't exist and regular customers get to know everyone on a one-to-one basis. Offering friendly service in a one-stop shop in a quaint neighbourhood street. Underwood Convenience and Cafe sells all your essentials for emergencies, vegan and organic foods, as well as, regular staples and is open from 8.30am-6.30pm Mon-Wed 8.30am-8pm Thurs/Sun8.30am-10pm Fri/Sat.

Underwood Convenience & Cafe

85 Underwood St, Paddington 0487 505 050

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Habibay Mediterranean Cuisine provides a warm welcome to all and offers something for the whole family.

Habib is a popular personal name throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and is also frequently used (as in this case) to mean “Friend” or, in Australia, “Mate” – No doubt this explains the warm welcome always received on arrival. It is open from 8 am to 8pm, 7 days a week, so you can enjoy Habibay cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This also means it’s a very popular stopping off point for children after school and Mums & Dads grabbing a takeaway family meal on the way home.

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Perfect for early evening alfresco dining or for takeaway, Habibay also provides home delivery through Foodora and Zomato (Urban Spoon). Priced competitively, all their meals provide great value for money.

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So, if you’re looking for a friendly home from home that brings the flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean to Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Habibay is your place. Be sure to give it a try.

The menu has plenty of variety ranging from scrambled eggs with olives and vegies for breakfast, Habibay burger combos and Habibay wraps, falafel, shish tawook, lamb, kefta, kebbeh, sharwarma and even chips with hummus and pickles. You can also choose from Sambouski (meat filled pastries), Batata Kazbara (fried potato in lemon, garlic and parsley) and roasted veggies and their mixed plates are great value starting from $15 and with a Habibay family plate for just $35. Coffee lovers will be pleased to find sensibly priced coffee (flat white, long black, short black, latte, cappuccino) and zesty Eastern Mediterranean coffee served in Rakwaa.

22a O'Sullivan Road, Bellevue Hill

Habibay

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Hair by Yolanda Yolanda Austin is a Londontrained hair stylist and colour expert with a small salon tucked away in Double Bay’s Elbon Arcade. She has been there since 2013, and before that she was with a larger salon in Woollahra for 11 years. The salon, Hair by Yolanda, is a boutiquestyle, one-woman business. Most of her clients have been coming to her for years. “I have seen them marry and have children. Now they’re telling their daughters, ‘If you’re going to get your hair coloured for the first time, go to Yolanda!’” It is not just Yolanda’s cutting and colouring skills that draw clients to her salon. You see, Yolanda is more than just a hairdresser to them. She is a trusted friend. “When you’re a hairdresser you’re also a counsellor and sounding board,’ Yolanda says. “I try not to give advice, but sometimes it’s impossible not to. But what is said in the salon, stays in the salon!” The salon has two styling chairs plus a reclining chair for shampoos. The shampoo chair also gives you a back massage. “Because of the salon’s small size, there are never more than two clients in at the one time,” says Yolanda, who studied hairdressing at the

London College of Fashion, and worked in Knightsbridge.

Superior quality hair products

Yolanda sources the best quality hair products from manufacturers such as Alfaparf Milano. She only uses products that are free of harmful chemicals and will keep your hair in good condition. ‘For example, the Alfaparf Milano shampoo is sodium, laurel and sulphate free and the colours are ammonia-free. Even though we’re using strong chemicals, we do our best to protect the hair.”

One-on-one hairdressing experience

Yolanda describes herself as a skilled all-round hairdresser, with particular skills in the colour department. She sums up her point of difference as giving the client “a one-onone hairdressing experience.” “You’ll never be thrust over to the junior for the end of colour blow dry. You’ve got me from beginning to end.”

Hair by Yolanda

Elbon Arcade 4/402 New South Head Rd, Double Bay 0403 779 400

TIPS FOR HEALTHY SKIN Wear safe, non-toxic sunscreen

natural exfoliator. Choose products with natural exfoliating grains instead.

Generic article about summer Toney or me

When choosing a sunscreen, look for an SPF of at least 30, if you have fair skin. But don’t be seduced by super-high SPF numbers because their incremental sun protection diminishes as SPF increases, especially at higher levels.

Many sunscreens with SPF from 50 to 100, for example, effectively block just 1-2% more sunburn rays than an SPF 30 products. Regardless of which SPF you choose, you should re-apply every 90 minutes, and always after swimming.

Avoid tanning beds

We now know that tanning beds are linked to cancer and are no safer than the actual sun, so think carefully about the risks you expose yourself to when you go to a tanning salon. If you really want some summer skin colour, avoid tanning beds and choose a safer option, such as self-tanning towels and lotions.

Exfoliate at least once a week

Dead cells sit on the surface of your skin making it look dull, rough and dry. By exfoliating, you are removing these dead cells, allowing your more radiant, healthier summer skin to shine through. Exfoliating also allows skin cells to regenerate more quickly, which keeps ageing at bay. Whenever possible, choose a gentle, more

Moisturise your skin

Good moisturisers work over time, promote healthy skin with consistent use. If you do happen to get a sunburn, act fast to mitigate the negative effects by moisturising liberally and often with a lotion containing aloe vera. This will keep the burned skin well hydrated, and it will help to soothe the discomfort.

Get plenty of sleep

Lack of sleep can lead to increased levels of stress hormones, which may slow the production of collagen in the skin. When our skin stops producing collagen, it begins to lose elasticity and starts looking tired and worn.

Drink lots of water

Drinking water benefits how well your body functions and ultimately affects how your skin looks and feels. For example, proper hydration helps flush toxins from your body. When toxins build up, they cause organs such as your kidneys to work less efficiently, which has a direct impact on your skin. Sip water through out the day and consider following the 8 x 8 rule: Drink 8 glasses of water every day.

Yolanda Austin

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Rachel

The best little gift store in Sydney

worth investigating. Clutches for casual wear, party earrings, or simple studs. But of course, there is so much more, gifts for tweens, babies, games, homewares & lamps. As I said, you’ll be surprised what’s in store. And then the real surprise… workshops for children and adults at the back of the store!

The classes range from school touch typing, art classes and school holiday classes to adult painting classes, making Christmas wreathes floral crowns, and much more. All classes at Cicada & Co are small due to their intimate space and it's great keeping the numbers down, so you get the attention you need from the workshop host.

“The best gift store in Sydney”, a bold statement, but one I overheard while shopping at Cicada & Co in Bellevue Hill. This chic gift store is full of surprises. It’s tiny, but packs a punch.

Cicada & Co regularly focuses on a different charities. Throughout January & February Cicada & Co is a collection station for "Every Little Bit Helps", a charity that collects travel size toiletries & unused inflight amenity kits which are then distributed to those in need including homeless & women’s shelters.

Rachel & Anna have curated a divine selection of gifts. Always striving to stock pieces that aren’t in every store. There is also a wonderful focus on local and Australian suppliers. If you’re wanting to send that little Aussie memento overseas, without being tacky, this is your store!

So you can see why this could be Sydney’s best gift store. Drop by with a donation if you can, and see what the fuss is about.

Their real forte is leather handbags. The workmanship of the brands stocked in Cicada & Co are top notch and there are styles to suit all. They often have a men’s selection to suit the office goer and traveller.

Cicada & Co

Shop 2A/19-21 Bellevue Rd, Bellevue Hill 9046 9197 www.cicadaco.com.au

Their niche accessory ranges for women are

Beth

BESS FLOWERS

Sc ott

a blossoming business Bess Flowers is a newcomer to William Street, Paddington and specialises in Australian wildflowers and floral sculptures. Run by Bethany Scott, who is the fifth generation of the Passchendale family of Australian native wildflower farmers in Mangrove Mountain on the Central Coast. Bethany's great grandfather, started the business growing Australian wildflowers and has passed it on from generation to generation. Bethany studied painting and sculpture and pursued her passion in art in London where she worked with many florists.

Bess Flowers, specialises in Australian wildflowers and traditional flowers where Bethany sculptures bouquets into uniqueworks of art. Flowers are freshly grown at the farm and can be interchanged by stem or bunch. Bethany says "The beauty about wildflowers is that they can be dried to make wreaths, sculptures and be kept for a longer time than traditional flowers".

Bess Flowers caters for everything from local homes decor, weddings, parties, dinners, presents, offices. Open from Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm and Sat 8.30am - 2pm.

Bess

27 William St, Paddington 0447 454 430 www.besspaddington.com

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Paddington Enjoy the NY style Bottomless Brunch at The Royal Hotel in Paddington. WHEN: 11am - 1pm every Saturday

$70 per person with a cocktail on arrival $85 per person with bottomless cocktails & bellinis

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VISIT The Intersection

The Intersection in Sydney's Paddington is home to Australia's best fashion talent including; Zimmermann, Sass and Bide, Scanlan Theodore, Ksubi, Bassike, Rachel Gilbert, Dion Lee, Camilla and Marc, Camilla - the list goes on. Shopping at The Intersection, Paddington gives you the chance to brush shoulders with A-Listers while bagging the same must have outfit as them.

WHERE: The Royal Hotel, Five Ways, Paddington

WHERE: Cnr of Oxford St and Glenmore Rd, Paddington www.theintersectionpaddington.com.au

Paddington MARKETS

WHEN: Every Sat 10am onwards WHERE: 395 Oxford St, Paddington

The BEEHIVE William Street

PADDO Long lunch

A perfect way to try out the Paddo Inn is with the "Paddo Long Lunch" menu available every Friday to Sunday with 3 options to choose from: $55 for lunch, $75 with bottomless Rosé (2 hour package) $100 to go all out with a cocktail to start and finish

The Grand GRAZE

The Ropes

WHEN: Weekends in Summer WHERE: The Royal Hotel, Five Ways Paddington COST: $35pp

THE ROPES: Amrita Hepi and Adrian Piper

A newly commissioned video installation explores cultural resilience and continuity through dance, gesture, video and performance.Commissioned by Cement Fondu and The Lock-Up, artist, dancer and choreographer Amrita Hepi’s new project invites audiences into a deeply affecting, educative and visceral engagement with specific aspects of blak experience. WHEN: Jan 11 to Mar 3 WHERE: 36 Gosbell St,Paddington

MOONLIGHT Cinema

Australia’s favourite open air cinema showing advance screenings, new release and cult films in iconic inner city green spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. WHEN: Until March 31 WHERE: Crnr of Carrington Dve and Broome Ave, Belvedere Amphitheatre, Centennial Park

On July 4, 1975, the crusading journalist, heiress and anti-development campaigner Juanita Nielsen went to a meeting at a Kings Cross underworld hang-out. She was never seen again. In this innovative fiction and documentary video installation, artist Zanny Begg and producer Philippa Bateman weave the tropes of true crime and cold case stories with themes of gentrification, corruption and non-conformity: a story that echoes through the urban development tensions and housing affordability struggles Sydney experiences today. The video is a compilation of scripted fiction (featuring leading actors including Pamela Rabe and Nicolas Hope), documentary interviews and choreographed sequences. Algorithmic editing means The Beehive morphs and evolves with each viewing, offering different glimpses into an enigma embedded in this ever-changing city’s psyche.

WHEN: Fri- Sun lunch WHERE: Paddo Inn, 338 Oxford St, Paddington

For something different, why not graze the day away with a bunch of friends in a spectacular location with The Grand Graze at The Royal Hotel Paddington. The Grand Graze is one impressive (and very Instagrammable) Antipasto board.This huge board is chock full of selected cured meats, seasonal fruits, cheeses, housemade dips, pickled fennel and more, with servings adjusted to the number of guests booked.

The Beehive

Paddington Markets have over 100 stalls containing handmade and vintage clothing, as well as artworks, accessories and collectables. As well as, a variety of cuisines and beverages.

WHEN: Sat, Jan 5 WHERE: Oxford St and Greens Rd, Paddington

MEDITATION

Join us for guided meditations with simple techniques to help reduce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation. Tips on how to help stay in balance during the c-lasses are suitable for both complete beginners and regular meditators. Join in at anytime, even if you’ve not attended before. No booking required. WHEN: Wed 7.30- 9pm

Except Jan 16, Jan 23 and Jan 30. WHERE: Paddington Public School, 399-435 Oxford St, Paddington

Go to Block C. Enter school via Gordon Street gate at rear of the school.

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William Street SHOPPING

Explore this eclectic side street filled with terrace houses showcasing fashion from homegrown heroes and international staples. Poepke, Pour Tous, Salon X, Strobe Hair & Makeup, Sonya Hopkins, Kaizen, Elph, The London, East 43, Venroy and Bess Flowers. William Street is also home to the annual event The William Street Festival. Sydney’s first fashion laneway festival. WHERE: William St, Paddington www.williamstreetpaddington.com.au

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Often the businesses support local charities, so the whole community benefits. To make it easier for people to find these businesses, Eastern Suburbs Life has created a "Tucked Away Traders" website www.tuckedaway.com.au So if you’re looking for a "Tucked Away" business that cares, or you’re a "Tucked Away" business wanting to be found, hop online to: www.tuckedaway.com.au

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Ruth Marks has over 20 years experience in Tarot Card reading and offers advice and guidance through the Tarot session in matters concerning relationships, business plans, finance, family matters, career choices and health. Tarot Reading bookings are available for both private readings and event functions. At: Rozelle markets (Sat) Bondi markets (Sun)

Cicada & Co hosts workshops and classes for all ages, and are passionate about giving back to both the environment and the community. Supporting a variety of charities, and recycling activities throughout the year, as a collection point.

Shop 2A, 19-21 Bellevue Rd, Bellevue Hill 9046 9197 www.cicadaco.com.au

RUTH MARKS TAROT CARD READER

Cicada & Co is a gift shop filled with treasures for all ages, with a focus on Australian products and local suppliers, carefully hand-selected by Anna and Rachel.

Starting as an occasional article in Eastern Suburbs Life, "Tucked Away Traders" has gathered a strong following with both readers and "Tucked Away" businesses.

0414 273 104 Ruth.tarot@bigpond.com www.tarotruthmarks.com.au

At Crave Wares we invite you to explore our world of beautiful crafts from homewares, dining, accessories, clothing and artefacts. Be it a unique gift you are looking for, a collectible art piece, or simply an item that shows off its beauty and elegance, our extensive range of goods will find a place in your home.

98D Bellevue Rd, Bellevue Hill 9328 6429 www.cravewares.com.au

THE FIELD AT EASTS RUGBY

A hidden gem tucked away moments from Bondi Beach, this is a sun drenched family friendly venue that offers their locals a home away from home. The kitchen has all the pub classics for kids - big and small. Perfect for Birthdays, Engagement Parties & Corporate Functions.

22A O'Sullivan Rd, Bellevue Hill 0478 734 651 www.thefieldateastsrugby.com.au

Empower Personal Training studio is a happy, neighbourhood environment where exercise and nutrition are seen as a path to a balanced, full life. All our trainers are friendly, empathetic and supportive in our clients’ quest to improve their overall health. Our structured exercise program which includes weight training will increase bone density, improve balance, decrease fat, increase muscle mass, improve cardiovascular function, boost your metabolism and even elevate your mood.

Patrick 0433 400 925 OPENING END FEB: 101 Bondi Rd, Bondi www.empowerpersonaltraining.com.au

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• All-on-4® treatment • Cosmetic and General dentistry • Dental Implants • Dentures • Denture Repairs and Relines • Teeth Whitening • Advanced Dental Imaging • Hicaps, DVA

L7 332-342 Oxford St, Bondi Junction 9389 3656 reception@dentalfresh.com.au www.dentalfresh.com.au

Effective Counselling Effective Counselling’s practitioners are experienced professionals who focus on providing effective practical solutions and outcomes.

We tailor programs to meet your needs and requirements. • Caring • Professional • Confidential

Enhance Confidence With A Great Smile!

Founder and principal of the practice, Mary Doyle, B Soc., M. Counselling

Suite 601, Level 6, Easts Tower, 9-13 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction 9386 0220 www.effectivenow.com

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TEMAKI BAR

Cafe by the day, serving Eastern-suburb's favourite brekky and brunch dishes and exceptional coffee. Buzzy Sushi-bar by night, setting up the perfect atmosphere for a happy hour or dinner with friends. The menu introduces the Japanese-Brazilian fusion to Australia.

Shop 4/310-330 Oxford St, Bondi Junction 7901 5035 www.temakibar.com.au

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Suite 301, Edgecliff Centre, 203-233 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff 9327 8280 www.edgecliffhearing.com.au

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BOB PRICE TROPHIES

Since taking over the ownership of Bob Price Trophies, Ian Ginzberg continues to provide quality products and services while maintaining the highest levels of customer focused standards. Bob Price Trophies offers a comprehensive range of presentation products including trophies, medals, engravings, sublimation printing, corporate awards and shields/perpetuals.

Shop 5/126 Garden St, Maroubra 9349 2922 0431 293 722 F: bobprice trophies E: bptrophies@tpg.com.au www. bobpricetrophies.com.au

EAST AVENUE REALTY

East Avenue Realty specialises in Property Management in Sydney's Eastern and South-East suburbs, with over 20 years experience in property management. At East Avenue Realty we believe investing in property should be stress free and profitable, which is why we have combined our years of experience to develop procedures and systems to maximise the returns our clients receive.

Lina Davies,Property Manager

0402 268 096 lina@eastavenuerealty.com.au www.eastavenuerealty.com.au

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Established in Double Bay for over 35 years, French Riviera is an ice cream parlour which specialises in all natural, no preservatives or artifical colour ice cream. Based on a French recipe that has evolved into a more elaborate and expert "cocktail", to suit the multicultural Australian community, while still bringing you a mouth watering taste of the French Riviera to Double Bay.

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We are an independent audiology clinic with over 50 years combined audiology experience. Our primary focus is to provide an honest high quality service to the community.

Top range and highest quality cuban cigars, accessories, humidors, cutters, vaporizers and E-cigarettes.

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Tracey Chandler is your Personal Buyers Agent, specialising in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs I Love to Find Property! That’s right! I love to find awesome properties for my clients at a great price. I’m a property fanatic, easy to work with and I don’t stop until you own the perfect property. So what are you waiting for?

Call Tracey: 0416 100 839

3/495 Bunnerong Rd, Matraville 9311 1554 www.vivaldikitchen.com.au

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Kaizen is all about continuous improvements for the good. Through Kinesiology and other self-improving treatments such as facials, massages, workshops and health and wellness retreats, Kaizen helps people transform themselves and their lives for the better.

72 William St, Paddington 9331 3395 www.kaizenskinbodybeing.com

elph store is a contemporary homewares store which is filled with functional, handmade Australian ceramics and contemporary homewares in pastel, neutral, white shades, which suit every home’s interiors. Eloise, owner, makes her range of ceramics in her pottery studio which is on premises.

12 William St, Paddington 9332 2689 elphstore.com

25 Bethany Scott runs Bess Flowers and specialises in Australian native flowers arrangements and sculptures. Bethany is from the fifth generation of native flower growers, and every bouquet that she makes is unique and artistic and individual. She supplies flowers for your home, events, weddings and offices ...

27 William Street, Paddington 0447 454 430 www.besspaddington.com

UNDERWOOD CAFE & CONVENIENCE STORE

Not just a convenience store, Underwood Cafe and Convenience Store, located cnr Underwood & William St, Paddington, specialises in Vegan and Organic products, as well as, essential grocery items. Stop by and have a delicious coffee and snack, and sit outside and watch all the action in William St, Paddington Open until 10pm weekdays and weekends

83 Underwood St, Paddington 0487 505 050 @underwoodcafeconvenience

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Suite 6/712 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay 1800 202 110 www.ianjarthurfunerals.com.au

FUN, FITNESS AND SELF-DEFENCE Alliance Sydney is Sydney's best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy under the instruction of Alliance's only Australian black belt, Adam Childs. We offer classes from beginner to advanced, as well as, classes for children aged 4 and up. Safely develop your skills, learn self-defence, make friends and keep your mind and body in shape at Alliance Sydney Jiu Jitsu. The Alliance methodology has ensured our global team the most world titles of any team (11 x male, 10 x female, 3 x juvenile).

439-441 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay 0435 845 004 www.alliancesydney.com.au

WOOLLAHRA At Cooper Park Garage, we believe that establishing a foundation of trust is what creates repeat business. After you experience our high-calibre service, we’re sure you’ll come to us again the next time you need an automotive repair or general maintenance.

104 Manning Rd, Woollahra 9327 3774 www.cooperparkgarage.com.au The Music Suite has been providing music lessons to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs for over 10 years. Our aim is to instil our love of music on every student we have the pleasure of teaching.

515A Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay 0450 168 064 www.themusicsuite.com.au

HABIBAY ROSE BAY

Habibay Mediterranean Cuisine provides a warm welcome to all and offers something for the whole family. Serving delicious favourites such as: Falafel wraps, Chicken & Shawarma wraps, Homous, Babaganoush, Kifta, Chicken shish tawook, Tabouli, Kibba, Manoush, Baked eggplant and cauliflower, Lebanese sweets, Kids meals and combos.

28 Plumer Rd, Rose Bay 93261600 I: @habibay

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BUY OPALS DIRECT FROM THE MINER

TUCKED AWAY... I say so! Digging in a hole 10m deep, for the ever-elusive Opal, in Lightning Ridge, 700 km NW of Sydney, miners are hooked on the beauty of the Opal gem. A beautiful creation by mother nature. “Though you’ve roamed the whole world over, And seen most all there is to see, You’ll find scenes you’ve never dreamed of, In this stone of Mystery”

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New to Bay Street

Stretching from New South Head Road, past Guilfoyle Park and down to the harbour is surely the prettiest Street in Double Bay. It is home to the Royal Oak, Mrs Sippy & Pelicano and now boasts two wonderful new businesses:

KremaHOUSE

Just a few steps up the street from the Royal Oak KremaHOUSE boasts an eclectic range of beautiful, exclusive products sourced from Europe, Canada and Australia. All are unique and hand-made and there is always only one of every product, so when you give a gift, or buy a dress, or item of children’s clothing you know it is something that no-one else will ever have. Owner Nihan Altunas hand knits many of the incredible jumpers on display and will also tempt you to a delicious cup of Turkish Coffee.

KremaHOUSE

Recently relocated to Bay Street the team at Kristin Fisher Eyebrows have refined the delicate art of customised brows. They appreciate the significant role that eyebrows play in achieving a perfectly balanced look for each client. Their clients include a diverse range of men and woman of all ages and ethnicities, some even travelling across the globe to visit their salon. Visit soon if you feel you deserve a treat.

Kristin Fisher Eyebrows

Four Winds Gallery

Irwin Violins

The General Trading Company

222 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff 9363 0203

The General Trading Company

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If you love the spectacle of 18 Footers sailing on Sydney Harbour how exciting do you think it would be to join them on the water? Just go to www.eventbrite.com.au and search for Spectator Ferry in Double Bay. The fully licenced Spectator Ferry leaves Double Bay Wharf half an hour before race start, promising a front row seat, for all the action and spectacle of the world's fastest racing skiff all for just $25 a head, every racing Sunday. www.eventbrite.com.au

1/17-19 Knox St (Entry via Knox L), Double Bay 9328 7951

Kim Kuneman’s successful and long established business The General Trading Company has now moved from the north side of Knox Street to the Cosmopolitan Centre. The service, products and welcome are still the same as ever. Pop by to say Hi!

340 New South Head Rd, Double Bay 9328 7499

Every Sunday 18 Footers Spectator ferry

Four Winds Gallery

Previously almost opposite Edgecliff Station, Irwin Violins and recently relocated to a new premises at 222 New South Head Road, on the Double Bay side of Ocean Avenue. They sell and repair a wide range of quality violins, violas and cellos at a price to suit all budgets and levels of expertise, from beginner to professional, and also have a full range of bows, as well as the usual stringed instrument accessories such as cases, strings, shoulder rests, chin rests, mutes and rosins.

55 Bay St, Double Bay 9363 5510

A part of the Double Bay dining scene for over 20 years, Spice Market is an enduring favourite that has truly stood the test of time. The food is stylish and fresh with the authentic flavours and aromas of Thai herbs and spices. There’s always a buzz at dinner time, so it’s best to arrive early. Take away service available.

On the move

With the its old home under threat of redvelopment Jennifer Cullen’s famous Native American Art gallery has moved to new, and impressive premises in Knox Lane. Four Winds Gallery has been established since 1981 and has maintained its status as a Double Bay institution for over 37 years. It boasts a collector’s standard of traditional and contemporary North American Indian jewellery, pottery, sculptures, graphics and textiles and is constantly selecting and adding unique new pieces.

Lovers of great Indian Food will be delighted to hear that Master Chef and Restaurateur, Vijay Baboo is back in Double Bay running his new restaurant Bukhara Authentic Indian Restaurant at the premises of the former Le Bukhara. Located on Cross Street near the junction with Bay Street it is firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. Welcome back Vijay. Take away service available.

Spice Market Thai Restaurant

18 Bay St, Double Bay 9328 0756

It’s no secret that Double Bay is undergoing a massive makeover and that many of its successful established businesses are on the move. Here a just a few:

With over 20 dining venues and cuisine embracing, Italian, Thai, Brazilian, Modern Australia, New York Steakhouse, Malaysian, Chinese, Indian, Hungarian and more, Double Bay is always worth a visit. Here are two worthy favourites worth a visit.

Bukhara Authentic Indian Restaurant

Shop 3, 4-10 Bay St, Double Bay 0416 811 010

Kristin Fisher Eyebrows

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Welcome to

Double Bay Community

Double Bay Community is an initiative of Eastern Suburbs Life to help community members directly take part in the gathering and publication of local community news.

It’s early days yet, and a bit of a social experiment, but is has already flushed out some unexpected images and provoked active discussions in social media. You can take a short-cut to our local community blog by visiting www.doublebay.org. Anyone who runs a local community organisation, or who itches to get directly involved in publishing local news, can take part. The content is moderated and long time Double Bay enthusiast Rose Sevitt (0418 400 697), is their permanent part-time contact. She also actively visits businesses and talks to locals to gather and publish topical news items as they arise. John Donne famously said, “No man is an island”. Nor is any single suburb, so Double Bay Community delights in publishing news from the immediately adjoining suburbs of Darling Point, Edgecliff, Woollahra, Bellevue Hill and Darling Point. If you’d like to take part email news@doublebaycommunity.org and we’ll explain what is involved. Information published in the Double Bay

Community blog is immediately shared with social media in the Double Bay Community Facebook Page and the open Double Bay Community Facebook Group. It is also selectively shared on Google, Twitter and Pinterest. It is also curated to appear in a monthly Double Bay Community digital Newsletter, that can be actively shared by community members to promote themselves and Double Bay. Beyond that, news can also progress to publication in the digital and hard copy versions of Eastern Suburbs Life. Double Bay Community is happy to support community initiatives and is currently working with Darling Point resident, April Strauss (0414 690 218) to run community network events that bring together all members of the community including residents, business owners, employees and even visitors. Newcomers to the Double Bay area will naturally be very welcome. If you are a charity, or community body, email news@doublebaycommunity.org to see how you can get involved. Part of each edition of Eastern Suburbs Life is reserved to publish charity content free-of-charge. For further information call:

Greg on 0408 998 058

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Tips for empty nesters before retirement Your children have left home, leaving you with time on your hands to do the things you’ve always dreamt of doing. But first of all, here are three things you need to take care of. 1. Pay down debt

Now that the kids have fled the coop, you should be finding things easier financially. But if you still have a mortgage, paying this down (and any other personal debt) should be your priority. “You don’t want to be retiring with debt unless you’re downsizing,” says retirement planning specialist Brendan Whitehouse. Brendan, director of BRW Financial Group, says that well over half his clients still have mortgages by the time their children have left home. He says it is crucial to deal with this debt – owning your home outright by the time you retire will mean your retirement income won’t need to go on paying interest that’s not tax-deductible, such as your mortgage or credit card debt. Investment debt is another area that should be dealt with as swiftly as possible. The ideal way to do this is through an interest-only loan. Until recently, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was imposing restrictions on how many interest-only loans the banks

could approve. But these have now been lifted in an attempt to help the ailing property market.

2. Build up your super assets

“You can look at salary-sacrificing into super, within limits,” Brendan says. “This can assist in paying your mortgage off before you retire.” Salary sacrificing into super is where you and your employer agree to pay a portion of your pre-tax salary as an additional concessional contribution to your superannuation account. This is typically a tax-effective strategy if you are on a marginal tax rate in excess of 15.0%.

3. Review your insurance

“Why pay those expensive premiums when the kids have left home and you don’t need that level of cover any more?” says Brendan. “Also, if you have insurance premiums coming out of your super fund, you may want to consider paying them personally, rather than through the fund, which is eroding your retirement benefits.” If you are still working, one type of cover you might want to keep is Total and Permanent Disability (TPD), Trauma or Income Protection insurance. That’s because you are still depending on your income — so if you were to become seriously ill or disabled, you will still need this protection.

BRW Financial Group 1300 650574 www.brwfg.com.au

Your Friendly Funeral Guy

Chris Cullen

Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information. The information in this document reflects our understanding of existing legislation, proposed legislation, rulings etc as at the date of issue. In some cases the information has been provided to us by third parties. While it is believed the information is accurate and reliable, this is not guaranteed in any way.

Do you have a question for the Friendly Funeral Guy?

“Have you decided what to do with your Mum’s ashes?”

This is a question I ask families that are planning a cremation. Quite frequently the answer is along the lines of “I guess they’ll stay in the cupboard where Dad’s ashes have been for the last 10 years”.

I would love to answer your questions in future editions of the Eastern Suburbs Life newspaper.

It's common for families to be uncertain of what to do with cremation ashes. There are a number of options that will allow you to have their ashes close by so you can remember the person you love.

Did you know that you can have ashes made into a beautiful diamond to wear?

You can take your Mum or Dad with you everywhere you go in a ring or necklace. At Ian J. Arthur & Sons we are partners with heart-in-diamond.com.au. Heart in Diamond will take the ashes of your relative, extract the carbon from them and form it into a stunning diamond. The diamond can then be mounted in a piece of jewellery to become a family heirloom that you can pass down from generation to generation. Do you have several siblings? Each one can have their own diamond made with Mum or Dad’s ashes. Another wonderful memorialisation option for ashes is to have them swirled into a glass memorial. A spoonful of ashes is taken and incorporated into an attractive orb shape glass creation. Crystal Remembrance memorials

are beautifully crafted one of a kind memorial art pieces commemorating the life of your loved one (crystalremembrance.com).

Please email them to: chris@ianjarthurfunerals.com.au

These memorials can be made in 4 different sizes, from 7 - 20cm in height. They are easily transported to remain with you wherever you live, and can be used with optional display stands and light cases. Ian J. Arthur & Sons are partners with Heart in Diamond and Crystal Remembrances and can assist you to have your personalised memorial art piece created so that you can always have your treasured memories close.

Ian J. Arthur & Sons

Suite 6/712, New South Head Rd, Rose Bay 1800 202 110 24hrs, 7 days www.ianjarthurfunerals.com.au

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Need an electrician? Finding a good electrician is not the hardest thing in the world to do, but if you want to avoid wasting good money on a bad result you need to do a bit of work. The obvious first step, for those who can, is to talk to a friend, neighbour or relative. Most will know of a local electrician who can be trusted and their recommendation is always a good first step. Alternatively, If you’re new to the Eastern Suburbs you can ask for advice on local community Facebook groups like Bondi Loop, Rose Bay Community, Double Bay Community or Maroubra Community. For those who are not Facebook users, consider joining the local Nextdoor Group on www.nextdoor. com.au. Or you can plunge right in and select one online, or in a local paper or magazine. No matter which way you go you’ll still have to do your own checking, so first find out: -

Energy efficient window coverings

Energy efficiency is a huge priority for homeowners these days, but maintaining a constant temperature in your home could be as simple as choosing the correct window coverings.

“For all the talk about the most energy efficient use of air conditioners and heaters, it needs to be said that combining the right external and internal window coverings makes it possible to maintain a constant and comfortable temperature without the need to use electricity,” said Jenny Brown, National Marketing Manager, Luxaflex® Window Fashions. Adding Luxaflex® Duette® Architella® Shades to your windows is like coating them with insulation. Luxaflex® Duette® Architella® Ménage Shades are the most advanced energy efficient option available, delivering triple-honeycomb construction with six layers of fabric and five insulation air pockets. This reduces the need to use artificial heating in winter with the Shade acting as a barrier to stop the warm air from quickly escaping through the glass.

to keep that warm air in for the rest of the day. PowerView can also be operated at the touch of a button via the Pebble™ Remote, which is available in seven colours and ergonomically designed for ease of use, offering the perfect fusion of form and function. Continue to adjust your window treatments for temperature, privacy and security from across the room or across the world, using the RemoteConnect™ feature in the PowerView App.

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If you’re having a kitchen renovated, there’s a good chance that the builder will know a good electrician who he or she’s comfortable working with. Get it all bundled in the one price, if you can.

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1965 Austin Morris Mini & 2005 BMW Mini

The 1965 Mini is the best selling British car in history – 5.3 million cars produced. The brief was to produce a car 10 x 4 x 4ft and 6ft of the 10ft was for passengers – an impossible task at the time. Designer and builder of an armoured car, an amphibious tank and a motorised wheelbarrow, Alexander Issigonis took on the task. His ground breaking innovations are still in the other BMW Mini in the picture built in 2005, like front wheel drive, a transverse engine, phenomenal space, wheels efficiently at the side and much more. The first one was launched with great fanfare by a magician, who held a crowd spellbound as he “magically” unpacked this tiny car containing 4 adults and all their holiday stuff. At Edgecliff Automotive, we have an original Mini, which is well cared for... people who walk past the workshop, usually go straight to the Mini ignoring the exotic cars; Porsches, BMW’s, Mercedes and Audi’s.

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did you know? • Following the official launch of the Mini in 1959, it wasn't long after when Morris Minor Mini became the first British car ever to sell more than 1,000,000 automobiles. • Over 5.3 million classic Minis were released up until the year 2000, and due to this fact, the Mini has become the most popular British vehicle in the history of the car industry. • In response to all of the often accusations and criticism about the security of the Classic Mini, Alec Issigonis answered: "I have created a car with good brakes and control. If people have accidents with this car, it's their fault.", and following this statement, also announced, "I do not design cars to see them crushed". • In 1991, Autocar magazine voted Mini "The greatest car of all time". • The record for number of people crammed into a Mini is 27, and the largest line of Mini drivers ever to form a convoy is 299. • Racing driver, Stirling Moss, was banned for a year back in 1961 for speeding in a Mini while testing it for a Sunday paper. • The Cooper received the highest safety rating available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2016, when it was awarded a Top Safety Pick +, as well as four stars for safety by the US federal government's NHTSA. • In the UK, there are 469 Mini clubs, and at least another 260 worldwide.

Looking after your car's air-conditioning system

Josh from Edgecliff Automotive recommends that you treat your car's air-conditioning as a critical item. The hoses need lubricating, gas needs to be replaced due to loss, and the pipe joints need to be kept moist. He suggests that regularly turning it on will circulate the lubricant that is in the refrigerant. As with any expensive asset, keeping your air-conditioning unit maintained retains the value of your car. Your air-conditioning in your car obeys the laws of thermodynamics:

Cold is the absence of heat. You remove the heat from a system and you have cold; energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change location.

Our technicians are trained by the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) and licenced to handle the volatile gases and complex procedure. Edgecliff Automotive is licenced to buy sell and dispose of unused gas. These licences are vital to the well-being of your air-conditioning and on-going ozone protection. When you come to Edgecliff Automotive or Cooper Park Garage, the pressure in your system will be measured, the gases analysed and refrigerant recovered. The system will be taken to low pressure & moisture removed and re-gassed with refrigerant. Lubricant is added to keep hoses and seals moist, and ultra-violet dye added to detect leaks that may develop later. Josh (Edgecliff Automotive) and Jeff (Cooper Park Garage) recommend an annual check and a service every 2 years. Statistics say that in a new vehicle there is a 20-30% loss of gas over a 2 year period.

Heat will always move from a hot material to a cold one making heating and air-conditioning possible; energy must flow from a higher state (warm) to a lower state (cold). Inside the system the pressure can remain high whilst the temperature is reduced. It is imperative that trained technicians work on your air-conditioning. You should not attempt to do it yourself.

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When it comes to opals, there is a huge amount of confusion & misunderstanding by the general public. Most people don't understand why precious opals are so different from other gems.

WHY OPALS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL

opals are just like human beings: we all have similarities; but we are all different in a multitude of ways. The inimitability of opal has a very important side benefit for the owners of quality opals: unlike the crystal gems, opals are impossible to replicate. Mother Nature's patient & extremely complicated multi-million-year process to create precious opal simply cannot be replicated in a lab. There ARE so-called "synthetic" opals; but (a) they are not true synthetics in that they contain a high percentage of polymers or other man-made additives; and (b) they possess none of the exquisite beauty of natural precious opal.

The answer to this confusion is relatively simple: all precious gems, except for opal, belong to one crystal system or another. Opals' uniqueness, however, comes from the fact that it belongs a class of minerals known as "mineraloids". A mineraloid has an amorphous internal structure; and in opals' case, this structure allows for the propensity of light to "dance" within the gem. This "light-dancing", usually referred to as "colour play"; or "fire", is the reason why opal is such an amazing & exquisitely beautiful gem.

Here in Australia, we are in the enviable position of producing around 95% of the worlds' gem opal. We have an abundance in quality, quantity & variety: with each field producing a type of opal particular to that area. Opal structure under scanning electron microscope

When examined under a scanning electron microscope, the sub-micron (1 micron = 1 billionth of a metre) silicon-dioxide spherical structure of opal closely resembles stacks of marbles. This stacking arrangement is where opal gets its second highly-attractive attribute: totally unique & wondrously indescribable patterning. This is caused by a multitude of different factors affecting the stacking arrangement: such as sphere size or arrested development; impurities such as gypsum or other minerals; varying amounts of water and space in the interstices; all these and more contribute to precious opals' much-loved inimitable patterning. This virtually infinite variability of opals' internal structures is why no two precious opals are the same. I like to say that precious

Paddington: A HISTORY

Shakespeare named precious opal as "The Queen of Gems"; and countless cultures around the world have revered opals' sheer wondrous beauty for thousands of years. For more on the history of opals visit: www.opalminers.com/history Most of the people involved in opal-mining are enthralled & enchanted by the exquisitely unique beauty of precious opal. As an opal miner once said: "Once you've gazed into an opal, And its exquisite beauty known, You'll forever be enchanted, By Mother Nature's unique stone" Private showing of opals

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The Paddington Society is justifiably proud of its recent publication “Paddington: A History”. At 325 pages, it eclipses any Paddington history previously published and embraces the history from its earliest, Aboriginal days to it present-day survival. Who would know that a distillery once stood near the present day location of Trumper Park at the foot of Cascade Street. Originally called Sydney Distillery it was later renamed Glenmore Distillery and surprisingly went broke and was turned into a tannery. The original owners were James Underwood, Robert Cooper and Francis Forbes who were granted land in the area on the condition they established the distillery. All did not go well with the partnership and it eventually foundered, with James Underwood becoming the sole owner. A 300 gallon drum of its first production of rum was sent to the governor in 1824, but it also distilled gin which fact influenced the naming of Juniper Hall the magnificent home of Robert Cooper. Juniper berries, of course are an important ingredient in the manufacture of gin. James Underwood's influence is remembered in the name of Underwood Street and Forbes has a street named after him in Woolloomooloo.

The preceding, most significant, publication about Paddington was titled “Paddock Full of Houses – Paddington” and covered only the 50 year period from 1840 to 1890. To have a single publication that so thoroughly records the history of Paddington from its earliest days to present time will be an enormous joy to every “Paddophile” and the fact that the book celebrates the

50th anniversary of the formation of The Paddington Society in 1964 is especially notable. The book is the work of 13 authors, 21 major donors and 4 major sponsors. That they worked together on the publication over many years attests to the scale of the undertaking and is a tribute to the passion and commitment of the members of The Paddington Society.

That they treasure the heritage of Paddington is clear, and why not? It is one of the largest and most intact Victorian enclaves in the whole world To purchase a book:

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"Being a poet is a condition, not a profession" said poet Robert Frost. "It means rising at 2am when possessed by a phrase and struggling with short words to explain a long thought". Members of New Voices Poetry Group suffer from this condition but despite this, they recently launched a very professional publication of their 3rd Anthology of poems at the Mill Hill Community Centre in Bondi Junction. The event, run by Richmond Publishing, was attended by over 100 people who celebrated the launch when the poets read selections from the Anthology before the enjoying snacks and wine afterwards with their guests. The Poetry Group, founded by Dexter Dunphy and Rosalie Fishman, brings together about 12 poets who meet monthly to review recent work, discuss the inspirational aspects of writing poetry and, generally, engage with each other in what can often be a lonely pursuit. The collection draws together poems submitted to the group by nine of the poets over the last two years each of which has then been reviewed by one of Australia's leading poets, by Mark Tredinnick. The range of poems is startling. From the Holocaust to unrequited love, from death to separation, from celebrating family life to fielding black dogs – the poets connect directly with the emotional and intellectual challenges of day to day life in Australia. In his introduction to the book Editor-in-Chief Mark Tredinnick says, “Here, in the poems in

When the Muse takes you ... this anthology, is how they (the poets) have felt moved to respond to the world within and without them. In forms, modes and moods as various as the subjects these poets traverse, in elegies and haiku, in sonnets, odes and free verse, they have sounded out small language worlds.”

The published poets are Dexter Dunphy, Margie Gottlieb, Michael Easson, Judi Hall, Rosalie Fishman, Tom Jones, Oliver Freeman, Laurie Lovell-Simons and Jennifer Thurstun.

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The Woollahra Digital Literary Award, a national award supporting innovation in Australian literature and publishing, is seeking submissions from talented writers. The Award is open to all Australian residents aged 16 and over who have published work that is ‘digitally born’ – originating online or in electronic form – in the past two years. Now in its third year, the 2019 Award offers three prizes, with categories now including fiction, non-fiction and a new poetry category. Applications close on March 11. A shortlist will be announced on May 10 and the winner announced at an award presentation on May 31 at Woollahra Library in Double Bay. www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/library/whats_ on/digital_literary _award

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Waverley Council is procrastinating over the implementation of parking fine reductions legislated by the state government. It could have opted into the scheme, which will see most parking penalties slashed from $112 to $80, by January 1, paving the way for the reduced fines to come into effect from March 1. Instead, it has written to the architect of the parking fine reduction scheme, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, with a list of queries. The letter, from mayor John Wakefield and the council’s General Manager Emily Scott, appears to float the notion that residents of Waverley municipality might not actually want the reduced fees. Mayor Wakefield and the GM claimed that further information was required on a state government survey which prompted Mr Perrottet to introduce the regulatory framework for lower fines. The survey found there was “overwhelming support from the community” for the fine reductions.

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Council may backtrack on condemned trees

Randwick Council may cave in to community opposition to the building of a cycleway that would see the removal of 37 trees and the loss of 129 onstreet parking spaces. The proposed 1.9 km cycleway will run from South Coogee to the Kingsford light rail terminus. Most of the threatened trees are in Bundock Street, South Coogee. Shamed by a strong community backlash against the scheme, which has seen protests, a petition to council and the tying of orange ribbons on the condemned trees, Mayor Kathy Neilson announced that alternative options were now being looked at. The mayor said the Council conducted extensive community consultation over four weeks including door-knocking every property along the route, writing to property owners and widely exhibiting the plans.

But according to Councillor Wakefield and Ms Scott, Waverley Council is finding it a challenge understanding the meaning the words “overwhelming support.”

“Trees are critically important for us as a Council and that’s why we went out to the community with a number of options for feedback,” she said.

The letter to Mr Perrottet said: “Council would like to further understand this statement and is therefore requesting the consultation results.”

“I’d like to thank everybody who took the time to have their say on the important project. Council staff are reviewing the 790 submissions received during the consultation which closed on Nov 23, 2018.”

Towards the end of the letter, the mayor and GM got to what most people might see as the real reason for the council having to be dragged kicking and screaming into the lowered parking fine regime – an annual loss of $1.45 million in revenue. This would have a “significant impact on the total revenue of council” and “has not been accounted for in the current Financial Year’s budget.” In total, Waverley rakes in a bonanza of $9.2 million a year from parking fines. The reduced fines, when they eventually come in, will apply to the most common offences of parking for longer than permitted, without a ticket displayed or after ticket expired.

She said it was clear from the community feedback that amongst a range of issues, saving trees is a priority.“The next stage of the design process involves engaging an independent arborist who will assess each tree proposed for removal so we can consider health, species, age and significance. “Not every tree proposed for removal is significant. Some are very young, some are in poor health and at least one is dead. The arborist report will assist us in determining the significant trees so we can consider potential design alternatives to deliver a cycleway and retain trees.”

They will not apply to “safety related offences” such as stopping in school zones, bus zones, on intersections or pedestrian crossings, which incur much higher penalties.

Councillor Nielsen added: “There’s some misinformation in the community about the proposal and this hasn’t been helped by orange ribbons tied around trees not proposed for removal. We want to have a genuine conversation with the community but it needs to be based on information.”

At the latest full meeting of council, it was agreed to defer the implementation of the lowered parking fine regime pending a report by council officers on the “financial implications and impact on residents.”

Greens councillor and former mayor, Murray Matson suggested that a shared cycleway and pedestrian path, like those being built in the CBD, could make a good compromise solution.

Meanwhile, if you get back to your car after shopping at Bondi Junction, or after a nice relaxing swim at Bondi, and discover a ticket under your windscreen wiper, you’ll continue to cop a fine of at least $112 – as opposed to the $80 Waverley Council claims the community might not want.

“The plan on public exhibition consists of a dedicated bike-rider-only bike path paralleled by a separate foot path, but it does not have to be that,” Councillor Matson said.“The way I see it these two separate carriageways could be combined into a shared bike and pedestrian path. This would allow for a narrower width where space is needed to retain a tree.”

Bruce Notley Smith MP

Member for Coogee

Imput sought for co-ed school

Community consultation has begun on the possible transformation of Randwick Boys’ High School into a new co-educational school for Sydney’s east. The consultation was prompted by local eastern suburbs residents who expressed their desire for more public co-educational schools in the area. As Member for Coogee, I have successfully advocated for an upgrade to both Randwick Boys’ and Randwick Girls’ High Schools, however, only the boys’ school is being considered to become a co-educational facility. The online survey on the Department’s home page (https://education.nsw.gov. au/) will be open until Feb 15, 2019. The Department will also meet with the NSW Teachers’ Federation, NSW Secondary Principals Council, school principals, local P&C associations and community groups to consult on the issue. A decision is expected in the first half of 2019.

Randwick super campus to deliver state-of-the-art medical education

I was pleased to join with Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Health Minister Brad Hazzard to unveil a unique partnership between the NSW Government and UNSW Sydney, which will ensure medical discoveries move from the benchtop to the bedside much faster - benefiting patients, the community and the economy. The new UNSW Health Translation Hub will be delivered using an initial investment of up to $250 million from the university and builds on the Government’s own injection of $720 million for the Randwick Campus Redevelopment project. This means students, academics and researchers will have incredible access to clinical settings, leading to better outcomes for patients and the community. The new building will co-locate the Prince of Wales Clinical School, the School of Women’s and Children’s Health, and the School of Psychiatry. It will also have ambulatory care clinics in neuroscience, public and population health. We want to attract the best and brightest scholars, health professionals, researchers and students to NSW and with partners such as UNSW, the NSW Government is creating precincts that will be the envy of the rest of the world. By working with world-leading health and education professionals, we will grow the State’s medical research sector, create more jobs and cultivate excellence in medicine, research and public health. Health Infrastructure will now work with the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and UNSW to continue consultations with clinicians, researchers and health planners on the development of the new hub. It is expected the building will be completed and functioning within five years. 15/53-55B Frenchmans Rd, Randwick 9398 1822 www.notleysmith.com

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