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Vale Ron Guthrie

• Issue No 93 • Newcastle’s favourite community newspaper • January 2022 •

Squadron Leader Ron Guthrie in 1971

New Lambton resident and long-serving patron of the LambtonNew Lambton RSL sub branch, Ron Guthrie, passed away peacefully in October aged 96 years. Ron joined the Royal Australia Air Force in 1943 during World War Two. He received his wings soon after at just 19 years of age. He flew an assortment of aircraft during his highly decorated career. It was while flying Meteor aircraft during the Korea War in 1951 that Ron was shot down by a MiG-15 fighter. Ron was the first Australian jet fighter pilot to be shot down and one of only 30 Australian prisoners of war in Korea. He made a daring escape attempt from the POW camp and was recaptured. He spent the next two years suffering appalling treatment from his North Korean and Chinese captors. His release came only when hostilities ceased in 1953. On release he weighed 32kg less than when he had been captured. (continued on page 5)

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I can honestly say I gave it everything I had. Standing for election to council was an experience like no other I’ve had. Someone close to me likened it to a job interview that goes on and on and on. And they were right. It seemed at times like it may go on forever. More so perhaps because I had commited, to myself at least, to running for election long before the 15 months of Covid related postponements reared their viral head. Many people asked me in the final weeks how the campaign was going. My response was that I really didn’t know as I had nothing to compare it to. My sincere congratulations to the successful candidates in ward 3; Peta Winney Baartz on her reelection, and Margaret Wood and Katrina Wark on their first time election. I welcome and applaud the increased gender diversity on the new council. The voter did well on that score. The continued absence of bald people on our council is, I’ve got to say, a travesty. I did my best to rectify this (hehehe). But seriously, I look forward to a fresh approach from this newly formed council. An approach that favours co-operation and civility over division and hostility. My hope is that the issues important to our ward 3 community, raised and debated during the campaign, are not conveniently returned to a shelf marked ‘Campaign fodder’ from where they are dusted off just in time for the next election campaign. Issues such as the future of Lambton Pool, housing affordability/availability and sports facility renewal need to be addressed during this term. Council’s term may be shortened from the standard four years to just two years and nine months but that’s not an excuse for short-sighted public policy and administration. www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au

Labor maintains majority

Nine women have been elected to Newcastle’s council, a first in the city’s 220-year history. The NSW Electoral Commission finalised the count for the local government election held on 4 December, with Cr Nuatali Nelmes re-elected as lord mayor for a third consecutive term. Seven new councillors and five returning councillors will join her to form the new 13 person council. Of the 13 elected representatives, a majority of seven will represent Newcastle Labor, three Liberals, two Greens, and one Independent. Returning councillors include Declan Clausen (Ward 1 Labor), Carol Duncan (Ward 2 Labor), John Church (Ward 1 Independent), Dr John Mackenzie (Ward 1 Green), and Peta Winney-Baartz (Ward 3 Labor). They will be joined by new councillors Dr Elizabeth Adamczyk (Ward 4 Labor), Jenny Barrie (Ward 2 Liberal), Charlotte McCabe (Ward 2 Green), Callum Pull (Ward 4 Liberal), Deahnna Richardson (Ward 4 Labor), Katrina Wark (Ward 3 Liberal) and Margaret Wood (Ward 3 Labor). Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes thanked the community for their support in re-electing her for a third term.

Nuatali Nelmes has been reelected for a third term as lord mayor. Cr Nelmes is one of nine women elected to the 13 member council “I’d like to thank the community for voting to support our transformational and progressive vision for Newcastle. Together with my Labor colleagues we have worked hard to deliver financial sustainability while protecting services and jobs to ensure social justice, equality and our unique environment is preserved in Newcastle. “I’m also proud that Novocastrians

have voted for gender diversity, not just parity, with a majority and historic female voice represented on Newcastle Council in this new term.” Lord mayor Nelmes’ immediate priority will be to respond to the impact of the current Omicron strain on Newcastle and effects on the community. “This city has had a tough two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to face challenges with the new Omicron strain. Now more than ever, our community in Newcastle needs the support of a strong local government with a track record of delivering stable and consistent leadership that has innovated to provide solutions to support jobs and protect our community as we look to 2022 and beyond.” Cr Nelmes said. Newly elected Liberal councillor Jenny Barrie added that council is a great platform to inspire women of all ages into politics. “I’m excited to work with Nuatali and join a hardworking and dedicated team to represent ratepayers and residents across the City of Newcastle,” Cr Barrie said. The first council meeting of the new term will be held on Tuesday 18 January.

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Dear Editor, Thank you for the letter from Maria Pye of New Lambton regarding Blackbutt Reserve (published in December issue of The Local) When I was first elected to represent Ward 3 in 2008, there was a proposal to remove the staff, animals and animal shelters from Blackbutt, and to subdivide and sell off land around the reserve for residential development. These proposals reflected the poor financial position of the Council at the time. Working with the Blackbutt Support Group and local community, I fought against these proposals, which were ultimately overturned. Together with the community, I led the development of a masterplan that prioritised investment instead of closure. As lord mayor, I’ve ensured the City’s financial sustainability to allow us to continue to provide great public services like Blackbutt. I made sure that Blackbutt had the priority project status it deserved,

and have focused the City’s resources to continue to improve and upgrade Blackbutt - with new playgrounds at both Carnley Avenue and Richley Reserve, new boardwalks, a new animal arena, new amenities and disability access. I’m proud of the contribution I have made to protect and enhance Blackbutt: the green heart of Newcastle. Nuatali Nelmes, Lord mayor of Newcastle

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Ron Guthrie in his Meteor jet fighter before the fateful flight that led to his capture Following the Korean conflict Ron continued his service in a variety of flying and flight instructor roles. He eventually retired with the rank of Squadron Leader in 1980 after 37 years of service. Ron is survived by his wife Beris, son Karl, daughter Lisa and their families. A private family funeral was held in October. His ashes will be scattered over Luskintyre airport by Air Vice Marshall (Ret’d) John Quaiffe flying his Tiger Moth aircraft.

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$1.2M funding for City’s projects

A café and community facility at Newcastle’s favourite nature reserve and an improved cycling link between the University of Newcastle and the city centre have received almost $1.2 million from the NSW Government. Close to $900,000 has been allocated for a new community facility for Blackbutt Reserve, with City of Newcastle committed to funding an adjoining café. An additional $300,000 has been provided for the installation of traffic signals on Maud Street in Waratah, as part of the broader University to City Centre cycleway project. Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes welcomed the Resources for Regions funding for these

important projects, which will provide a range of benefits for the community. “This funding will enable City of Newcastle to continue to deliver improvements at our city’s muchloved Blackbutt Reserve, through the construction of a purpose-built café and community facility,” Cr Nelmes said. “As the green heart of our city, Blackbutt Reserve welcomes countless locals and visitors each year who take advantage of the picturesque walking trails, unique wildlife exhibits and familyfriendly playgrounds. “The café and community facility, which are currently in initial planning stages and will come to fruition within the next few years,

will further enhance the visitor experience and complement the existing native animal exhibits and recreation areas. “The ground floor café will include visitor information, indoor and outdoor dining areas, with the potential to be commercially leased. A new multi-function community education space will sit above the café with the capability to deliver environmental education and small events. “The new building will be designed to suit the unique environment at Blackbutt’s Carnley Avenue Reserve and will replace the existing kiosk, which was installed as a temporary facility.” Cr Nelmes said.

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The Local Quiz

Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner, Luke Dougherty of Lambton. Luke has won a $25 voucher to spend at Piggott’s Pharmacy. Last month’s mystery photo was the Knights Centre of Excellence under construction at Broadmeadow. This month’s quiz questions are below. You’ll find the answers within the pages of this issue, except of course the mystery photo. Question 1 Who can benefit from a free Safety Visit from Fire & Rescue NSW? Question 2 At what age did Ron Guthrie receive his flying wings? Question 3 What type of clock did the Lambton Volunteer Fire Brigade win in 1888? Question 4 How many women have been elected to Newcastle’s new council? Question 5 What local public building, pictured at right, recently had its ornate bullnose verandah reinstated?

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War on graffiti expands Young people convicted of vandalising local properties will now be required to remove graffiti from shop fronts, as well as the walls of homes and businesses thanks to a partnership between the City of Newcastle and the NSW Government. Traditionally, young offenders have removed graffiti from Council owned properties as part of their community service order. From January, private property owners will be able to request via the City of Newcastle to have graffiti removed from their home or business at no cost, as part of a 12-month trial. City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath said the benefits of the program go far beyond cleaning vandalised property. “Few people would be aware that for the past 20 years City of Newcastle has been supporting youth offenders through various community-based programs, with participants working side-by-side with our outdoor cleaning teams to learn new skills, including removing graffiti,” Mr Bath said. “Almost 1,500 young people have worked with our staff over the past two decades improving the look and cleanliness of the city CBD, and in the process learning new skills that encourage them to respect public property. “The time is now right to expand the program so that home and business owners whose properties have been tagged can ask to have the graffiti removed at no cost to them. “Should a resident or property owner discover graffiti, all they will need to do is complete an online form on the City of Newcastle website and a crew from the Youth Justice NSW Community Service Order Program will be in touch to confirm when they will come to remove the graffiti.” Newcastle Youth Justice Office Area Manager Damian Baker said the graffiti removal program provides

Newcastle Youth Justice Office Area Manager Damian Baker with City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath participants with an opportunity to give back to the community while developing new skills. “Funding provided by City of Newcastle has assisted program participants with work readiness, pathways to employment and training through TAFE NSW and other job network providers,” Mr Baker said. “Our focus is to introduce young participants to fundamental and transferrable skills required to assist in gaining an edge in a competitive job market for low skilled employment. “Newcastle Youth Justice Community Office has received numerous commendations from both City of Newcastle and the Department of Communities and Justice in support for the continued commitment to provide reparation work and beautification to the city.” For more information, visit www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/ graffiti

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The VERTO CareerGate team, a dedicated resource to connect apprentices and prospective employers, found the perfect opportunity for Monica-Lee at local Newcastle building company, Indie Living. Indie Living owner Ben Barter recognised that MonicaLee would be a good fit for his business from the outset. While Ben said he had no hesitation taking on a female apprentice, he is aware that there can be a stigma in traditionally male-dominated industries. “Monica-Lee is my first female apprentice, but that’s only because we haven’t had women apply before. And it’s not about male or female. It’s about whether someone has the interest, skills and work ethic to complete their apprenticeship. She 100 per cent has these qualities - I can’t speak highly enough of her. She’s an incredibly hard worker, willing to learn and asks all the right questions, everything you want from an apprentice.”

19-year-old Newcastle carpentry apprentice MonicaLee Morris (pictured above) is challenging stereotypes and building a lifelong career with help from the team For Monica-Lee, working at Indie Living has allowed at VERTO. her to start building her dream career. Monica-Lee knew she wanted to work in the construction “I love my job. Every day is different, and I get huge industry from a young age. She committed to her goal satisfaction from working outdoors and seeing what I early, commencing a school-based traineeship in Shed have built with my own hands. The team gives me lots of Building in Year 10. When she finished her HSC in 2020, opportunities to learn and really supports me in building she decided to pursue a career in carpentry and started my skills. It’s a great team environment,” she said. looking for an apprenticeship. Monica-Lee will continue to receive support from With women accounting for only 11 per cent of the construction industry and just one per cent of building trades, Monica-Lee said it wasn’t always an easy road.

VERTO, through her Vocational Adviser, Reiana Paraha. Ms Paraha said she would love to see more women choosing trade careers.

“All my family and friends were very supportive, but I did get overlooked for some apprenticeships. One company even said I had all the right qualities and skills but admitted they didn’t believe I would be strong enough to do the job,” she said.

“Unfortunately, there is still some social stigma around women in trades and we don’t see as many as we would like applying. It can start quite early in school when career advice differs for male and female students” Ms Paraha said.

“Even when I got work placement opportunities, I found I was underestimated on the job site or not asked to parts of the job that involved heavy lifting because it was assumed I couldn’t do it.”

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they give you is always strange. They give you things you don’t want and don’t give you things you do want. When I rang up to query this, the staff member told me they don’t fund “bad parenting”. It took me a while to calm down and speak to Elaine, but then I appealed the decision and we were granted more appropriate funding for our son. The trick is... you need to be the squeaky wheel. It seems to be a pattern that the initial NDIS plan is quite low, but you get a much better result on appeal. Be the squeaky wheel! This fits in with a thank you note from a client of mine “your passion for change is infectious. Thank you…” Be passionate about the changes you want to see. Be passionate about defining the changes you want to see. Be passionate about collecting information and data on the issue you want resolved. Be aware that people need space to think – use the mute button to allow them to ask questions, so it’s not just a stream of very passionate consciousness. The passionate, squeaky wheel almost always wins the battle for change in my experience. It may take time, but that’s just the process of bureaucracy.

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stream of water at a disc 20 feet above ground. The Lambton Brigade, with a time of 40.75 seconds, won the substantial prize of a 50kg marble clock modelled on the London Royal Exchange. The trophy, donated by local businessman George Galton and valued at 25 guineas (equivalent to $4000 today), was an indication of the high value placed on firefighting services. One observer in 1888 wryly noted that “the arrival of so many fine-looking firemen, showily-dressed, has with created an unusual flutter in the hearts of the gentler Lachlan Wetherall sex in this city.” Firefighting then was an exclusively male occupation, and it took nearly a hundred years before women were first employed as firefighters in 1985. While the hands of Lambton’s trophy clock have stood still for many years, the recruiting practices of Firefighting services in our cities today are provided NSW Fire and Rescue have moved forward, and today women comprise 9% of the full-time firefighters in by the state government, but they did not begin that way. The first brigades were started in Sydney in 1836 the state. by insurance companies who supplied rudimentary You can view these photos and more details at equipment for use by volunteers. In 1854 purely lachlanwetherall.com voluntary brigades began to be formed, with local communities supplying not only the manpower, but also the equipment and funds. Newcastle formed a volunteer brigade in 1856, followed by outlying townships. Having no overarching governing body, the separate brigades fostered connections by holding “demonstration days”, to gather together and hold competitions. They provided an opportunity for training, camaraderie and fund raising. From 8 to 10 November 1888 Newcastle hosted a grand demonstration event, with 19 brigades attending, from as far away as Goulburn. On Thursday night, 15000 people lined the streets to witness a torchlight parade of the brigades. On Friday and Saturday, competitions The marble clock trophy, weighing 50kg were held on Newcastle Cricket Ground. which was won by the Lambton Volunteer Fire The premier event was the “Engine Practice for Eight Brigade at the 1888 demonstration day. It is on Men”. From a standing start, the men deployed hoses, display at the Fire and Rescue station in Young nozzles and pumps from their engine, to throw a Road Lambton. Photo by Robert Watson.

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PARENTING

Matters with Mel Burgess of Love Parenting

Rapid-fire requests

Can I use this? Be driven there? Be bought that? Invite such and-such over? It’s hard to be the recipient of rapid-fire school holiday requests from our kids. Mark and Sarah were in the thick of this with their two early-high schoolers. There was building resentment at how much they were being called on for, and concern that they were somehow growing up ‘entitled’ kids. They each wanted to give their children childhoods with happy memories but were stretched and flagging from all they were doing trying to keep the kids ‘happy’ after so many unhappy COVID months.

Their stress was primarily showing up in them zigzagging between being over-accommodating and reactively exploding in ways they didn’t feel good about. We tackled this on a few fronts. Firstly it was important to note that as kids move into their teen years it is normal for them to ask at 5:56pm (just as you are putting dinner on) for a lift to a questionablesounding gathering that they and their friends literally just arranged 7mins ago. Mark and Sarah, as part of their Parenting Reset, mapped out the requests they were finding most taxing. From there we brainstormed what value-driven limits they could pre-emptively set with the kids. Next we worked out some pre-formulated Emotion Coaching responses they could reach for to kindly but powerfully hold to those limits in the thick of the ‘urgent askings’. We stay most empathetic when we remember it is our child’s job to check where the limits are, and our job to let them know. If we are scared of them being disappointed then we are robbing them of opportunities to learn how to process that feeling. I’m Mel and you can hear from me each Sunday night on topics like this if you subscribe to the Love Parenting Newsletter at www.loveparenting.com.au/#subscribe

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MIND

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Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health

A New Year

Happy New Year everyone. We had a challenging one last year, didn’t we, so may 2022 be a year full of love and laughter, learning, health and contentment. When you have these five things in your life, you know you’re doing well. LOVE is important. We all need to love and to feel loved. It’s an essential in life, like water. We need to engage with love; through a special person or partner, through family, friends, a dog or pet. When we connect with an ‘other’ through love, it meets a deep-seated need we are all born with and never lose.

LAUGHTER is wonderful. It reminds us that life is not all about being serious and meeting our responsibilities. It allows us to loosen up and enjoy our life more. It changes our body chemistry and decreases our stress levels, and we end up being more relaxed about life. LEARNING is important. As conscious creatures, we can learn over the whole course of life. We don’t stop learning when we leave school. It’s important to make room for personal growth and development. No-one really wants to be the same person they were thirty years ago. HEALTH is essential. Try this year to put some regular energy in to looking after yourself; your physical health and mental health. When you are feeling stronger in mind and body, it makes the world of difference to your quality of life. CONTENTMENT is a wonderful attribute. It’s about gratitude for what you have in your life and takes you off the hamster wheel of relentless striving. When you know your relationships, financial security and health factors are all in train, it’s great to be able to feel that contentment as a relaxing balm. My best wishes for 2022 - Dr Stuart Edser

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VET Chat by Dr Fiona Wallace of New Lambton Veterinary Clinic

Euthanasia

It’s the elephant in the room. Always. In social contexts, at Kindergarten talks, and interviewing potential new employees. Hi, I’m Fiona and I’m a vet. The Kindergarten kids nail it – question time is usually spent discussing the day that they had to get Fluffy or Midge or Buffy put to sleep. We address it in job interviews, as it’s a very important part of the job to get right. How do vets cope with euthanasias? When is the best time to make a decision about euthanasia? Why do owners feel sooo guilty now, not only about euthanasia day, but about the whole thing,

that day they didn’t take her to the beach, or the day they bought the cheaper brand of cat food?? We perform euthanasia as a profession and a community because it is the right thing to do. We can’t let our charges suffer, and we have the ability to administer an anaesthetic that allows them to take their last breath with peace and dignity and with their loved owners standing by. It’s hard. But in some ways it’s the most privileged part of our job, because we are present to witness the powerful strength of the bond between owner and pet. The love that has led the owner to make a decision that they have been fearing and dreading. The trust and courage of the pet who won’t stop fighting until that decision is made for them. It’s a testament to the life of the pet that we as vets can share the owners’ grief at these times. I hate euthanasias. But in a weird way those days make sense of everything else I do. PS If you do feel guilt – go with it … let it run its course…from what I see the best owners feel the most guilt, and there’s nothing you can do about it! PPS for some people pet euthanasias bring up serious unresolved grief issues – please get some professional counselling. We can point you in the right direction if need be.

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PHARMACY

Matters by Anthony Piggott

of Piggott’s Pharmacies: Blackbutt, Branxton, Hamilton, Huntlee, Lambton and Merewether

Kidney health

Did you know it is possible for a person to lose up to 90% of their kidney function before experiencing any symptoms of kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem. In CKD, the kidneys slowly stop working over a period of months or years. The kidneys have many important functions in the body, including filtering the blood and adding excess water to other wastes to produce urine. The kidneys also produce and regulate several hormones that are important for heart, blood and bone health. People with CKD are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, as well as anaemia and bone disease. Typically, early CKD has no symptoms and many people are not even aware that they have kidney problems. You may be at increased risk of developing CKD if you: have diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart problems (heart failure or heart attack) or have had a stroke, a family history of kidney disease, are obese, are a smoker, are over 60 years of age, are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. If you are worried about your kidney health you should speak to your doctor. Symptoms indicative of kidney health concerns may include (but not be limited to): a change in the frequency and quantity of urine passed, especially at night (usually an increase at first), blood in the urine (haematuria), foaming urine, puffiness around the eyes and ankles (oedema), pain in the back (under the lower ribs, where the kidneys are located) or pain or burning when passing urine. Your doctor may order tests to check for kidney disease, determine the degree of damage, and identify treatment options. Early detection of kidney disease is important. When detected early, medicines and other lifestyle changes can be used to manage CKD

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to prevent or slow progression. Patients with severe CKD, or kidney failure, need dialysis treatment to filter their blood (a key function of the kidneys), or a kidney transplant. Your local pharmacy offers professional services to help you control your diabetes or blood pressure, reduce your weight, or stop smoking. Managing these conditions can improve your kidney health and reduce your risk of developing CKD. Many medicines, including commonly used medicines for pain, can affect kidney health too. Pharmacists are medicines experts – if you have kidney problems or are at increased risk of developing CKD, pharmacists can provide advice on medicines you should avoid, and medicines which are excreted by the kidneys. Each year in March is Kidney Health Week and Kidney Health Australia invites people to hold a Big Red BBQ fundraiser anywhere at any time. Registration is free, and Kidney Health Australia will send a free event pack in the mail. Proceeds raised from Big Red BBQ will go towards programs to promote good kidney health through education, advocacy, research and support. Further information is available at www.bigredbbq.org.au.

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PHYSIO

Matters with Ben Hutton of Brightside Physio

No one’s watching

They say: “dance like no-one is watching” They’re wrong. Some folks just shouldn’t dance at all. I (unfortunately) am one of these people. I dance like a drunk monkey with tetanus and its been pointed out to me on regular intervals, by people that I love, that my dancing is not improved with enthusiasm or repetition. Thankfully, the dance world has significant skill and beauty brought to it by artists like *Chloe. Chloe was 16 and training at a local Lambton dance studio known for their excellence. She had started taking more classes recently and I met her in the middle of

some aggressive hip, back and knee pain. She (and her mum) were refreshingly aware of the demands of dance but had already seen two therapists without much luck in changing her pain. Her main concern was returning to dance as soon as possible to focus on a possible overseas move to a prestigious college. Her pain was severely limiting her grand allegro (big jumps) and tendu (stick the leg out). The main thing was getting to the root cause. She needed to strengthen specific muscles that were not the obvious ones + the work I did with her on getting the tight structures to move better helped her pain reduce. Simple. But not easy. She started slow, gradually built up her strength and within 2 weeks she said ‘I can feel my pain reducing!’. It still took 6 weeks for her to go back to her big jumps and sticking the leg out but the joy on her face at the feeling of moving without pain was just wonderful. I’ve got the best job in the world. I suggested that now she was feeling better she might like to take some dancing tips from my own style (called semi-affectionately: the 3-feet-Bens). It didn’t seem to resonate immediately. I guess I’ll keep trying. To start getting your body moving better and dance like no-one is watching, book an appointment at www.brightsidephysio.com.au or call 4062 8862.

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LAW

Matters by Chris Hill-Smith of Appleton Law, Lambton

Do you have a will? What happens if you do not have a will?

When a person dies without a will, or their will is held not to be valid, their estate is dealt with according to the laws of intestacy. Legislation, specifically the NSW Succession Act sets out a statutory order under which particular persons or classes of persons are entitled to share in the estate of a deceased who dies without leaving a will. The statutory order essentially follows what might be considered a traditional view of the order in which persons should normally be entitled to share in a person’s estate, the spouse, the children, the parents etc. Often however modern families do not follow traditional lines and therefore the eventual distribution of a deceased’s estate is frequently not as the deceased would have wished if he or she had decided.

Blended families in all of their various make-ups are not well catered for under the intestacy rules. Interestingly, the Succession Act intestacy provisions do provide for the situation where a person dies leaving multiple spouses, often with each spouse oblivious to the existence of the other. That can be a very interesting discussion for the family to have. You have a will, but should it be updated? Clearly there are times when your will should be updated. In general a will is revoked by marriage and a will is also revoked upon the termination of a marriage subject to some limited exceptions. Updating your will ensures that you retain control over how your estate will be administered and prevents your estate falling within the intestacy provisions which often produces completely unintended consequences. If there is a significant change in one’s circumstances consideration should be given to updating your will. Such changes may be related to your family or relationships, your assets, superannuation considerations and even retirement. Superannuation is often the largest component of a person’s estate and careful consideration should be given to how it will be dealt with upon death to ensure there are no adverse taxation consequences or at least to minimise the effects of tax on any balance of the fund remaining at the date of death. Disclaimer: the content of this article is provided for information purposes only. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be used as such. Formal legal advice should be sought in particular matters.

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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES HOME-START FAMILY SERVICES Home-Start is a voluntary service offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five where the parents are experiencing difficulty in their parenting roles or are under stress. For information about volunteering or Home-Start services ph 4952 9488 or go to: www.homestartaustralia.org/ FAMILY SUPPORT NEWCASTLE MEN’S PROJECT The Men’s Project is a free service for fathers who want to enrich their relationships with their children. We have two male workers who can assist and support fathers who have children aged between 0-18 years and may be experiencing some difficulties with parenting. These difficulties may include adjusting to co-parenting after separation. We can provide individual family support to fathers and we also offer a variety of group programs. For more information about the services we offer to fathers please call 0249263577 or go to: www.nfss.org.au NEWCASTLE & HUNTER TOY LIBRARY Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library is calling all ‘kids at heart’ to become regular volunteers to assist with the running of the Toy Library sessions on Saturday mornings. The Toy Library is a terrific service based at New Lambton Library and run entirely by volunteers. We are also seeking new members to join our committee. Contact newcastletoylibrary@gmail. com for more information about joining our enthusiastic team. For more information search @newcastleandhuntertoylibrary on Facebook.

COMMUNITY GROUPS LAMBTON RESIDENTS GROUP All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for the local area. Meetings are held at 5.30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month (except January). No RSVP needed. For more information email: lambtonresidents@ gmail.com or call Kate on 0438 247 684.

NEWCASTLE MEN’S SHED Newcastle Men’s Shed is now open at 99 Beaumont Street Hamilton, next door to Westpac. The shop front is open weekdays 9am to 2pm. New members are welcome. For more information phone 0498 365 207 or email newcastleshed@gmail.com

JESMOND LlONS CLUB Needs new members to assist in fund raising and BBQ’s for the many community projects that remain in constant need, like: food for the poor and homeless * school kids breakfasts help maintain our famous Hunter Wetlands bird sanctuary at Shortland, drug awareness * research into diabetes and kids cancer help those with loss of hearing, vision or mobility, farmers’ stock & victims of flood, storm and fire. All funds are spent in Lions communities - o wages or commissions! Phone Alan on 0412 414751 for details. Come and meet us at our self-catered dinner meeting and see if we can help one another. Or email: jesmondlions@gmail.com and we’ll contact you.

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Local Community Group Notices HOBBIES & INTERESTS GREEN EARTH PEERS Green Earth peers aims to give people with disability a voice and have their say about environmental issues and climate change. People with disability deserve to be at the table when it comes to decisions about the environment. This group aims to educate ourselves on environment issues and engage in environmental projects and actions. This is a peer group, meaning it is run for and by people with a disability. We aim to break down the barriers of access when it comes to environmental action and discussion as well as build a peer movement! We meet on the first Monday of every month, 2-3pm via Zoom. Anyone who identifies as having a disability and is interested in the environment and its protection is welcome to join. If you are interested or know someone who is please contact leigh@cdah.org. au or sinead@cdah.org.au or by mobile on 0427 905 702. HUNTER REGION FIELD NATURALISTS & NATURE JOURNALING CLUB A local club started in Lambton almost two years ago offers free outdoor nature journaling sessions to anyone interested in trying their hand at drawing and painting whilst exploring nature. The club meet outdoors on the 4th Saturday of each month and offer online sessions on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Find out more on Instagram and Facebook: @naturejournalclub. hunterregion NEWCASTLE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Are you interested in knowing more about your family history or history in general? The NFHS is a vibrant, active group which runs courses, events, workshops & excursions as well as offering expert assistance with researching your family history. Visit our website www.nfhs.org. au or drop in to the Mechanics’ Institute at 68 Elder Street, Lambton, which is open Saturdays from 10am until 3pm & Thursdays 1-3pm. You will be made very welcome.

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SENIORS GROUPS BEL AIR VIEW CLUB Bel Air View Club meets on the third Monday of each month at South Leagues Club 46 Llewellyn St Merewether at 10.30 am. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to join us for friendship and interesting guest speakers and to help us support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program helping young Australians to succeed at school. For further information please phone Gillian on 4963 5655. LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEW LAMBTON Are you recently retired or semi-retired and looking for a friendly group of ladies to share activities and social outings with? Our Club has vacancies for new members. Our monthly activities include active and interesting Walks, Book Club, Movies/Theatre/Shows, Day Trips, Birthday Lunches and a monthly meeting with Guest Speaker on the fourth Monday at Central Charlestown Leagues Club. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of please contact Eileen at eileencampbell46@yahoo.com. au or on 0428 991 184.

LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP Interested in playing cards? Canasta is a great social game and is played every Thursday from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm at 18 Morehead St, Lambton. You’ll be most welcome and we’ll happily teach you, either from scratch or just refresh your knowledge. Free off street parking. Phone Nola 4952 3685 or Des 4955 5052. Readers are encouraged to check with organisers that events/meetings are proceeding as advertised here. To have a free community notice published in next month’s issue of The Local email your details to admin@hunterlocal.com.au or post to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month.

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